Aug 8, 2018

Lorraine Keiran passed away peacefully on August 8, 2018 with her family by her side. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth; great-granddaughter, Lindsey; sister, Adena Schroeder, brother, Ed Knacke and step-daughter, Michelle Wright. Survived by daughter, Judy (Doug) Krenzel; grandchildren, Becca and Derek (Marill); great-granddaughter, Rihanna; step-children, Shaun (Michael) Cain, Ken (Marta) and Keith (Cathy) Keiran, Michelle’s husband,...

Aug 7, 2018

Mollie A. Suddendorf, age 64 of Victoria, passed away suddenly at her home. She is survived by children, Ryan Suddendorf, Abby (Brandon) Messer and Bridget (Justin) Feickert; grandchildren, Maddie, Bennett and Eleanor; sister, Gail Galbreath; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Mollie was preceded in death by parents, J.B. and Katherine Murphy. Mollie was a graduate of St. Teresa College, Winona...

Aug 7, 2018

Sheila A. Harrigan, age 79 of Minneapolis passed away August 7, 2018. Preceded in death by daughters, Katie (Kowalik) Lochrann and Brigid (Kowalik) Knapp. Survived by daughter, Laurie (Kowalik) Luethmers; son, John Kowalik; grandchildren, Kelly and Zach Luethmers; brother, Emmet Harrigan; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass 11:00 Saturday, August 18 th at Ascension Catholic Church,...

Aug 7, 2018

Judith G. Scott, a ge 82 from Crystal, passed away Aug 7, 2018. Judith is survived by her husband, Richard (married May 5, 1956); sister  Norma Huyck; children, Cheryl (Douglas) Lilley, Steven Scott, Denise Scott, Neil (Susan) Scott; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and...

Aug 6, 2018

Alvin N. Zirbes, age 86, of Brooklyn Center, on 08/06/18. Born 04/07/32, Lake Henry, MN. He was preceded in death by parents, Peter and Josephine Zirbes; brothers, Jerome, Elmer and Gerald Zirbes; son-in-law, Frank Witcoski; grandson, Jonathan Witcoski. Al is survived by wife of 61 years, Florence; children, Deborah Witcoski, Bruce (Michelle), Ronald (Hanh) and Mark; grandchildren, AJ Witcoski and...

Aug 5, 2018

CAPT Samuel Terry Goad, USN (RET) age 97 of Plymouth was called home on August 5, 2018. Preceded in death by beloved wife Rose, parents, five siblings, son Dr Robert Goad and son-in-law Dr Robert Brandenburg. As a patrol bomber pilot, he commanded detachments during WWII on Midway and Johnson Islands and took part in...

Aug 4, 2018

Walz, Michael Kent, age 71 of Golden Valley passed away on August 4, 2018. Michael was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota in 1946, graduated with a bachelors degree from Northern State University in 1968 and received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Hamline University School of Law in 1976. He started his career after college as a high school teacher,...

Aug 3, 2018

Linda Bowers was born in Starbuck, Minnesota on June 26th, 1948 to Elvera (Steen) Opdahl and Melvin Opdahl. She passed away on 8/3/2018, age 70, after an 8 year decline due to a massive brain aneurysm. Linda is survived by children Rich Bowers, Holly (Jenny) Spear, Jake (Renee) Dahlquist; beautiful grandchildren Kaylee Steuck, Dakota Bowers, Zach Bowers, Gus Spear,...

Aug 3, 2018

Bryan Thomas Apelt, age 71 of Maple Grove passed away Aug. 3, 2018 at the VA Medical Center after a battle with liver cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Edi; two sons, Brent (Kendra) and Jon.  His beloved grandchildren, Braedon, Kayla, Kennedy and Peyton.  He is also survived by his brother, Scott (Carol) and sister, Patrice (Sherrie)...

Aug 2, 2018

Marian I. Capitola, 92, of Robbinsdale, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Marian was born July 1, 1926 to Joseph and Martha Waselak in Northeast Minneapolis.  She graduated from Vocational High School after studying to become a seamstress, which became her life long career and passion.   Marian married the love of her life, George Capitola...

Aug 1, 2018

Susan M. Malachway, 98, of Maple Grove, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born September 17, 1919 in Etschka (formerly of Austria-Hungary) to Stephan and Magdalena Kirch, and arrived in Minnesota in 1921. Susan was a former secretary for West Publishing and West St. Paul/Mendota Heights schools. Her youth hobbies included tennis, fencing, violin, speed skating...

Aug 1, 2018

Marla A. Ocheltree, 65, of Brooklyn Park, passed away August 1, 2018. She is survived by husband, Paul; daughters,Toni (Eric) Shell, Amanda (David) Madison Ocheltree and Amy (Gavin) Ball; grandchildren, Raegann, Lochlan, Rachel, Abby, Penny Pie, Rocky, Ryker and Ronan; mother, Marlene Emery; brothers, Glen Emery, D.J. Emery (Lisa Moelter-Emery) and C.J. (Beth) Emery; nine nieces and nephews; and her...

Jul 30, 2018

Raymond E. Beauchamp, 72, of Plymouth, died Monday, July 30, 2018. Proudly served as a Ist Lieutenant in the Army Finance Corp in Italy, he was a CPA, retiring from American Dental Partners and was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, Robbinsdale. He was preceded in death by parents, Leo and Clara; brother, Everett (Lucile); nieces, Elizabeth Thayer and Susan...

Jul 29, 2018

Mary Frances Johnson (nee Beckey), age 76, of Golden Valley, passed away on July 29, 2018 from heart failure. She is survived by husband, Larry; daughters, Lisa (Michael) Schmit, Natalie (Thierry) Choserot, Kim (Lee) Winans and Melanie (Dan) Lindahl; 13 grandchildren, Christine, Luke, Rebecca and Noah Schmit, Dorian, Valentin and Veronica Choserot, Andrew, Meghan, Matthew and Charlie Winans, Ethan and...

Jul 29, 2018

Preceded in death by beloved husband, Harry "Bill"; mother, Mary Jane McGraw. Survived by daughter, Kelly Bellingham; daughter and son-in-law, Kerry and Scott Anderson; grandson, Conor Bellingham; canine companion, Ruby; her horses and many grand dogs. Gwen’s family wishes to thank Kerry and Phil Mendenhal, Beverly Lang and the North Memorial Hospice Team for the wonderful care...

Jul 28, 2018

Dolores Garrity “Dee”

Believer in Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully at her home in Plymouth on July 28, 2018, at age 79. Dee was born May 28, 1939 to Leslie and Dolores Tester of Waconia. She was a 1957 graduate of Waconia High School and in 1961 graduated from the University of MN with a B.A. in...

Jul 28, 2018

Cletus 'Clete" Swintek, age 83, passed away July 28, 2018. Clete was born on July 2, 1935 and lived in Little Falls, MN until he left for college.  After retiring as a teacher/counselor for Minneapolis Public Schools, he spent winters in Sun City, AZ and summers in Trego, WI. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Frances. He...

Jul 27, 2018

Wayne Stoltenberg of Ramsey passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 27, 2018 at age 75. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Mildred. He is loved and will be deeply missed by Pamela, his wife of 48 years; daughters, Kimberly Stoltenberg and Kelly O’Rourke (Patrick); granddaughter, Emma Stoltenberg; brothers and sisters, Sharon and Rick Setterlund, Diane Wimberg,...

Jul 26, 2018

Margaret J. Fallt, age 92 of Plymouth, passed away July 26, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol Carlson, brother Richard Carlson. Survived by husband of 69 years Robert, sister Marilyn Vatsaas, brother Ralph Carlson and sons Steven (Maureen), David (Marlene), Philip (Dawn) and Thomas (Cindy). She leaves 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

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Jul 26, 2018

Barbara R. Gerdts, age 89 of Crystal. Survived by children, Donna (Mike) Dupont, Nancy (Dave) Oie, Jeff (Kay) Carlson, and Richard T. (Tamara) Gerdts; grandchildren, Chad, Terrell, Erick, Jamie, and Kelsey; and many great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Richard W. Gerdts. Barb loved to sing, dance, play cards and bingo, and was an avid Twins fan. Visitation...