Geraldine M. Hill

Jan 23, 2019

Geraldine M. Hill, age 92, longtime resident of St. Louis Park passed away Jan 23, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Bill; son, Ed and son-in-law, Eldon; brother, Ralph; sister, Elda and parents, Victor and Esther Ostlund.  Survived by children, John (Gail), Ann, and Rich (Lisa); grandchildren, Jonathan, Brandon (Heather), Melissa, Carrie (Brandon), Karl (Hnia), Katie, Joseph and Andrea;...

Joyce Ketter

Jan 22, 2019

Joyce N. Ketter, age 86 of Brooklyn Center.

Survived by children, Steven, Roger (Melissa), Joseph (April), Terrance (Lynn); 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; siblings, Lawrence, Georgia, Carol, Yvonne, Phillip, Ronnie, Darrell; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by husband, George; daughter, Denise; siblings, Roger and Tom.

Joyce was a dog lover,...

Elaine A. Knowles

Jan 22, 2019

Knowles, Elaine A., age 95 of Crystal passed away 1/22/2019.  Loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Preceded in death by husband, James; infant children, Dennis and Mary Ellen; parents, Emiel and Herminie Soens; and sister, Lorraine.  Survived by children, Tom (Brenda), Glenn (Betsy) and Craig (Sue); 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Most Rev. Lawrence Soens; other relatives and friends.  She...

Mae Lillian Kushlan

Jan 21, 2019

Mae was born February 22, 1924 to Laura and Gustav Rosenbrook in a farmhouse seven miles north of Beardsley, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley, parents and three sisters, Norma Moerke, Iris Westermeyer and June Kohlhoff.

She is survived by cousins, Gary Engstrand (Kathy Jensen), Tracy and Joan Engstrand, and many...

LaVerne A. Herlofsky

Jan 21, 2019

Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Donald; brothers, Benedict, Cornelius and Alfred.

Survived by children, Ron (Anita), Cindy (Jim) McGuire, Tim (Trisha) and Charlie; grandchildren, Mark, Paul (Jenna), Zachery, Andy (Rachel), Sarah, Josh, Hunter, Katie and Madie; great-grandchildren, Haven, Everly and Jonathan; sisters, Celestine, Evelyn, Bernadine, Regina, Marlene, Jane, Irene and Mae; brother, Alvin;...

Alma Frances Curry

Jan 21, 2019

Alma Frances Curry of Minneapolis was called to Lord surrounded by love and peace on January 21, 2019 at age 74. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, August 26, 1944, the oldest of five children. Alma graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree in biology and was a microbiologist with Pillsbury for over 20 years.

Preceded in...

Alyce Scheldrup

Jan 21, 2019

Alyce M. Scheldrup, age 90, was called home to the Lord surrounded by her loving family on January 21, 2019. She was born May 14, 1928 in Hibbing MN to parents Eli and Rose Sharich Davidovich. Alyce will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a giving heart....

Irene "Renny" M. Cassidy

Jan 19, 2019

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Raymond; son, Sean; sister, Bernadine Strain; brothers, Jerry and Vernon Hogan.

Survived by daughter, Bernadette; son, Patrick (Michelle); five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; sister, Carmel Matuseski; many family and friends.

Visitation The Church of the Ascension Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:00 AM -...

Matthew Nathanial Meichsner

Jan 19, 2019

Matthew Nathanial Meichsner, age 24 years, 6 months, and 4 days passed away suddenly at his family home in Plymouth from a heart attack on Saturday, January 19 th , 2019. He was born July 15 th , 1994 at Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN.  Matthew was a 2013 graduate from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School and a 2016 graduate...

Dennis J. Van Orden

Jan 19, 2019

Dennis J. Van Orden, 73, of Plymouth, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

He was preceded in death by parents and son-in-law, David.

Dennis is survived by wife of 49 years, Sandra; daughters, Lisa (Tushar Ganpulé) Van Orden, Katie (Tad) Whiteford, Sara (Jim) Gritzmaker and Jenny Van Orden (boyfriend Michael Berlinger);...

Marcella "Sally" Therese Jordan

Jan 16, 2019

Survived by children, Nancy (Jim) Bambenek, Lee Jordan, Janice Jordan, Jackie Frasier, Jeanne (Tim) Hanson, Mark (Berta) Jordan, Russell (Deb) Jordan, Chris Jordan, Lisa (Jeff) Quast, Tony (Mary) Jordan, Ann (David) Staelgraeve; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Angie (Dean) Triplett; in-laws, Betty (Dennis) Jacobson, Carol Jordan; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; son,...

Charles R. Chase

Jan 16, 2019

Charles R. Chase, 79, of Anoka, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

He is survived by children, Susan Chase, Debbie (Marty) Pike, Katie (Mark) Kennedy, and Taylor (Tabby) Chase; grandchildren, Jessica (Tyler) Royle, Curtis (Sharon), Cori (Jake), Oaisha, JoJo, Jovan, Halle, Ty Kennedy, Megan, Elizabeth, Erin Pike, and Finnegan Chase; great grandchildren, Hunter, Chase, Clara Royle, and...

James C. Nielsen

Jan 15, 2019

Preceded in death by his wonderful wife of 45 years, Rosemary, his grandson, parents, and a sister.

He is survived by daughter, Cindy Nelson and her husband, John, their daughters, Erin, Emily (Dylan) and Sarah; son, Mike Nielsen and his wife, Cindy, their children, Ethan and Kate and loving friend, Myrna Rikke.

Jim was a...

George E. Vaidich

Jan 15, 2019

George E. Vaidich age 89 of Brooklyn Park. Passed away on Jan 15, 2019.

He is survived by wife Audrey; children Dave (Cathy) Vaidich, Jane (David) Vaughan & Tom (Karen) Vaidich; 4 grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Richard Vaidich.

Preceded in death by brother Jerry.

George was a life-long employee of the Tennant...

Eloise Joan Pirolo

Jan 14, 2019

Eloise Joan Pirolo, 87, died January 14, 2019, from Alzheimer’s disease, at home in Maple Grove, MN.

Joan was born July 15, 1931, in Stambaugh, MI.  She was married for 64 years to her high school sweetheart, Dino Pirolo, of Caspian, MI.  It was love at first sight for 14-year-old Joan, who spotted Dino from afar and...

Theodore "Ted" J. Becker

Jan 14, 2019

Theodore J. “Ted” Becker, 93, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at North Memorial Hospital on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. He was the oldest son of Theodore and Mary (Meyer) Becker, born in Butte, MT on March 24, 1925.

Ted was a Farmers Insurance agent in Robbinsdale for 50+ years. He married Phyllis Marion Follese on June 25,...

Dale L. Kluck

Jan 14, 2019

Dale L.Kluck, age 83 of Plymouth passed away on Jan 14, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; sons, Dale “Rick” (Kim) and Scott (Marybeth); daughters, Michelle, Dawn and Theresa; grandchildren, Jeremy, Nicolette, Lucas, Tyler, Trace, Seth, Austin and Matthew; sisters, Darlene and Judy; other relatives and friends. Visitation 11:00 – 1:00 Saturday with memory sharing at...

Shirley M Michel

Jan 13, 2019

Shirley passed into eternal glory with Jesus January 13th surrounded by her loving family. Born July 22, 1921 in Mayville, ND, she graduated salutatorian of her high school class, attended NDSU where she was awarded the prestigious Danforth Scholarship. There she met her husband Ray and they married in 1944. Their first son James was born in Boston. Within...

Graham L Jones

Jan 13, 2019

JONES, Graham L,

age 40 of Maple Grove MN and Bloomington MN. Passed away at home January 13 th , 2019. Son of Diane “Dee Dee” Jones and the late Gary Jones. Memorial service Sunday, January 20 th at 2PM with visitation one hour prior. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove MN...

Jeron "Jerry" G. Ruppert

Jan 12, 2019

Jeron "Jerry" Ruppert, 82, of Robbinsdale, passed Saturday, January 12, 2019.

A graduate of North High, Jerry played in a band (the 4 Notes) and worked at Theisen’s Grocery. Later he was a sausage maker for Schweigerts. Jerry loved fishing and spoiling the dog, Herbie.

He was preceded in death by parents, George and Martha;...