Obituaries

William  Donald Conley

William Donald Conley

Mar 22, 2019

A Faithful Life of Service

William Donald “Don”Conley was a pillar; the cornerstone of faith to his family and community. Don was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a public servant, a leader, and a volunteer.

Don led his life by example. He led a life of contemplation and prayer and...

Jeffrey  Lynn Schweiberger

Jeffrey Lynn Schweiberger

Mar 21, 2019

Jeffrey Schweiberger age 63 of Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Joyce, brother David. Survived by wife, Vicki and brother Keith (Lynn). Nephew, John (Angela), nieces Kate (Rick), and Stephanie (Scott).

Memorial Service Gearty-Delmore - Plymouth Chapel Saturday, April 27, 2019 11:00 AM Email Details 15800 37th Ave North Plymouth,...

Joan McShane

Joan McShane

Mar 19, 2019

Joan E. McShane, age 76 of Minneapolis, passed away March 19 following a brief battle with cancer.

Survived by sisters Marie (Bill) Berliner of Beaverton OR, Helen McShane of Portland, OR, Susan McShane of Minneapolis, Lois (Bruce) Netjes of Twin Falls, Idaho and Julie (Charles) Bosshardt of Owatonna, MN; brother Richard (Janice) McShane of Owatonna, MN; other...

Ruth  E. Civilla

Ruth E. Civilla

Mar 19, 2019

Civilla, Ruth E., age 95 of St. Therese Home, New Hope passed away 3/19/19.  Preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Joseph.  Survived by daughters, Cindy (Dave) Brostrom and Gail (Tim) Peterson; grandchildren, Ross (Jen), Paul (Karra) and Mark (Meghan) Brostrom; Tracy (Kevin) and Josh (Dez) Peterson; great-grandchildren, Allie, Joey, Blake, Marci, Bennett, Madison and Emily; other relatives...

Dorothy  Lee Costigan

Dorothy Lee Costigan

Mar 18, 2019

Dorothy Lee Costigan, age 88 of Golden Valley passed away March 18, 2019. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Survived by husband, Robert; children, Deborah, Linda and James; grandchildren, Bridget and Kyle Gavin, Briana and David Jordan, Brendan Batzlaff, Alaina Brazinsky, Trisha Millikan, Ashley and Christopher Kurtock, Christia Costigan, Erin Costigan, Joseph and Daneille Costigan; 13 great...

Carolyn  Rose Goad

Carolyn Rose Goad

Mar 17, 2019

Carolyn Rose Goad

Age 74, of Plymouth. On March 17, 2019, Carolyn received her promotion to glory to be with her beloved Jesus. She was a beautiful soul who was loved by everyone who knew or provided care for her. Carolyn has flown Over the Rainbow....There is No Place Like Home.

Preceded in death by...

James  "Tony" Bristo

James "Tony" Bristo

Mar 17, 2019

Bristo, James “Tony”, age 71 of Mpls.  Preceded in death by mother, Myrtle.  Survived by brothers, Billie J. and Robert (Zaneta); and sister, Katherine.  Visitation Friday (3/29), noon-1 PM with service 1 PM at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 39 th and W. Broadway.

Funeral Service Gearty-Delmore - Robbinsdale Chapel Friday, March 29, 2019 1:00 PM...

Orlando Neal

Orlando Neal

Mar 15, 2019

Services for Orlando will take place 12:00 PM (Noon), Monday, March 25, 2019 at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 2507 Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis.  A visitation will held from 5:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37th Avenue North, Plymouth and again at the church one hour prior to his service.

Edward  James McConville

Edward James McConville

Mar 14, 2019

Survived by wife Sue, daughter Carrie (Andrew) Henningsgaard, son Sean (Erika) McConville, beloved granddaughters Gloria and Layla McConville; sisters Mary Beth (Paul) Dunn and Colleen (Steve) Ricci, brother Tim (Kathi) McConville and many other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by parents Betty and Edward McConville.

Ed was a proud 33-year employee of General Mills. ...

Matthew  Reid Schmidt

Matthew Reid Schmidt

Mar 13, 2019

Died unexpectedly at home on March 13.

Matt blessed our lives with kindness, compassion and his gentle nature.  We will miss the joy he brought to us as a playful uncle, loving son and brother.

He leaves behind parents, Susan Reid and Mark Schmidt; sister, Kate Shelton and her husband, Drew; brother, Joe Schmidt and...

Cora  "Cory" Hawkinson

Cora "Cory" Hawkinson

Mar 12, 2019

Cora “Cory” Hawkinson

Cory passed away March 12, 2019 of pneumonia at age 95.

Cory was born on December 27th, 1923 in Cook, MN to Cora (Howe) and Willis Beatty. Following her 1941 high school graduation, she attended two years of Virginia Jr. College and was employed by the Bridgeman Russell Headquarters in Virginia.

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Edward  William Bergquist

Edward William Bergquist

Mar 10, 2019

Edward William Bergquist, age 87, died peacefully March 10, 2019. A Korean War veteran and long-time resident of the Minneapolis area, where he practiced law for 53 years, he was preceded in death by wife, Mafalda Maria.

He is survived by his sister, Barbara Marystone (Donald), and children: Paul(Carole), Chris(Cindy), Catherine(Jim), and grandchildren Peter(Lauren), Galen, Hannah, Erik,...

David  A. Kaisershot

David A. Kaisershot

Mar 7, 2019

David A. Kaisershot, of East Bethel passed away unexpectedly March 7, 2019. Survived by son, Deven; daughter, Heather; parents, Medard and Rosemary; brothers, Dan (Lisa) and Chris (Nicole); nephews, Nate and Zach; aunts, Pat Lach, Eileen Lach, Maureen Jarrard (Jim), Patti Lach, Grace Weiske (Wayne); uncles, Gordon Kaisershot (Hillary) and Ed Kaisershot (Kathy); many cousins including Andrew Beltowski; special...

Jean  L. Lorge

Jean L. Lorge

Mar 5, 2019

of Robbinsdale died March 5, 2019 at age 91.

Preceded in death by husband, Richard;2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Survived by son, Dale (Marci) Lorge; daughter, Lori (Tom) Huber; grandchildren, Jonathan (Sunny) Yuan, Jeanette Huber, Maelee and Maya Lorge;  4 great-grandchildren.

Memorial Service Gearty-Delmore - Robbinsdale Chapel Monday, March 11,...

Walter  G. Ahlm

Walter G. Ahlm

Mar 5, 2019

Walter G. Ahlm

1927 - 2019

Walter lived in Minnesota all of his life. As a young man he served in the U.S. Navy. Upon returning home he began working with his brother in the cement business. He eventually started his own business, Walter G. Ahlm Co., retiring at age 65. In retirement he took...

Kathleen  Ceceil (Barnes)  Bakke

Kathleen Ceceil (Barnes) Bakke

Mar 5, 2019

Bakke (Barnes), Kathleen Ceceil, age 84 (2/4/35-3/5/19) of Mpls. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.  The mom who raised many and Grandma (GamGam) to all.  Preceded in death by husband, Vernon C.; granddaughters, Alana Bakke and Cheramy Burgess-Lozano; parents, Albert and Doris Barnes; sisters, Geraldine Gallup and Donna McGinnis; cousin, Roger Thomas; and son’s fianceé, Marcie Cotter.  Survived...

Leslie  Kay Keane

Leslie Kay Keane

Mar 5, 2019

Leslie Kay (Lovejoy) Keane was called to be with the Lord on March 5, 2019. She passed away peacefully at Lyngblomsten Care Facility after a very long struggle with early-onset Alzheimer's. Leslie loved her family above all else and is survived by her children, Charles (Heather), Kelly, and Neil (Sara); nine adored grandchildren, Charles, Kyla, Casey, Elias, Kiera, Emily,...

Barbara  Jean (Theisen)  Diwi

Barbara Jean (Theisen) Diwi

Mar 3, 2019

Barbara Jean Diwi (Theisen), age 87, North Mpls, passed away peacefully March 3, 2019 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was a 25 year employee with Daytons.

Barb was preceded in death by husband, Edward Diwi; daughter, Denise Isaacson; sisters, Lucille (Bob) Burgeson and Mary (Del) Prince; brother, Robert Theisen;...

Mildred  Annie Nelson

Mildred Annie Nelson

Mar 3, 2019

Mildred A. Nelson

of Plymouth, passed away March 3, 2019 at age 93.

Millie was a long time employee with Control Data.  She loved animals, gardening and spending time with her grandkids.  Preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Iva Kelley; husband, Donald; brothers, Larry and Lloyd; sisters, Rhoene and Carol; step-grandson, Lee Frehner. ...

Jean  A. Lund

Jean A. Lund

Mar 2, 2019

Age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 2, 2019. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Allen; parents, Edward and Anna; brother, Robert. Loving mother of daughters, Catherine (Jon), Mary (Mark) and Diana (Tom). Survived by sisters, JoAnn and Donna; sister-in-law, Joan; nieces and nephews.  Special friend, Kathy Moran.  Special thanks...