Thomas E. Lachner

Sep 3, 2018

Lachner, Thomas E., age 77 of Brooklyn Center passed away Sept. 3, 2018.  Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Mary; siblings, Patricia “Sis” Burnos, Richard “Dick” and Joseph.  Survived by wife of 47 years, Florence; son, Tom (Melissa); daughters, Shannon Lachner and Jennifer Lachner (fiancé, John Rodriguez); grandson, Louis; brother, Pat (Mary Kay); many cousins, relatives and friends. ...

Joanne "Jo" Senander

Sep 3, 2018

Joanne (Jo) Senander passed away September 3rd, after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband, Don; children, Sam (Jeff) Gundry, Suzie (Mike) White, Terry Senander, Patti (Dan) Morseth, Kady Senander Smith and Kriss Senander; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A retired special educator, Jo was a tireless volunteer at STEP,...

Beatrice Beryl Stockdill

Sep 2, 2018

Beatrice Beryl Stockdill age 90, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on Sept. 2, 2018, surrounded by those who dearly loved her. She was born December 2, 1927 in Okabena MN. She grew up in Lake Crystal, she was Miss Fairmont. She moved to Trimont her senior year and was a cheerleader. Bea graduated from Mankato Commercial College. After...

William J. Cavanagh

Sep 1, 2018

William J. Cavanagh, age 80 of Medina, passed away after a courageous and hard fought battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer at his home on September 1, 2018. Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis (Featherstone) Cavanagh, son John of Winter Park, CO; daughters, Mary of Minneapolis, Jeanne of San Diego, and Molly (Kary) Oeffling of Delano; grandchildren...

Harvey E. Djerf

Sep 1, 2018

Djerf, Harvey E., age 96 of Plymouth, passed away Sept. 1, exchanging the old rugged cross for a crown. It would have been his wife Pat’s 93 rd birthday. Along with Pat, who died March 7, he was preceded in death by son Wayne and grandson Adam. Survived by children: Steve (Alva), Brian (Nancy), Laurie (Lloyd) Geving, Mary (Kent)...

Eileen Rose Winker

Aug 31, 2018

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daniel; grandson, Justin; brothers, Emmett and Terry Doherty; sisters, Theresa Shanesy and Rosemary Miller. Survived by son, Daniel (Kathi) Winker; daughter, Kathy (Dale) McKnight; grandchildren, Tara Ann, Ryan, Cortney and Heather; great-grandchildren, Alex, Riley and Ava; brother, Pat (Marlene) Doherty; sister, Loretta Churilla; many nieces and nephews.

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Gary "Bear" Nelson

Aug 31, 2018

Gary (Bear) L. Nelson, age 75 of Brooklyn Center, passed away on August 31. Loving husband, father (daddy) and grandpa. He is survived by wife Suzanne (Rath) Nelson; son Tom; daughter Teresa (John) Wetterhahn; step-daughter Maggie (Allen) Wagner; step-son Christopher Smith; grandchildren Nick, Royce, Danielle, Katelyn and Abbi; sister Jan (Curt) Nepsund; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Gary was...

Geoffrey Allan Spraguer

Aug 27, 2018

Survived by his loving wife, Sarah; children, Ashley (Matthew) Aponte, Karla (Kory) Smith, Brandon Howard and Joseph Pfeifer; four grandchildren; his mother, Patricia Spraguer; sisters, Flora Bush and Amanda Reese; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, Sept 18th at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway with visitation beginning at 10 AM Memorials are preferred to...

Anne Gunnare McNamara

Aug 26, 2018

Anne Gunnare McNamara, age 52 of Sun City West, AZ, passed away from cancer on August 26, 2018. She is survived, loved and mourned by her husband, Mike; mother, Elayne Gunnare, sister and best friend, Teresa Pasquarella (Matt); other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by father, Wes Gunnare. A memorial service for Anne and Wes will be held...

Paula Huber

Aug 26, 2018

Paula L. Huber, age 78, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of North Mpls. Survived by brother, Bruce Walker; children, Pam Booth, Pat Huber, William II (Mimi) Huber, Kathy “Tina” (Chris) Clark; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and dogs, Yoshi and Casper. Preceded in death by son, Jimmy Huber; former husband, William Huber; great grandson, Christopher Clark; and...

Robert Jack Currier

Aug 25, 2018

Robert Jack Currier known as “Jack” passed away on August 25, 2018 at the age of 97.

Jack was born in Duluth, MN October 23, 1920 to parents, Fred Currier Sr. and Harriette Currier (Close). Jack was a graduate of Central High School in Duluth, MN.

Following high school Jack came to Minneapolis, MN at...

Carol Smith

Aug 24, 2018

Carol Francene (Weber) Smith, was one of two children of Clayton and Agnes (Hawkinson) Weber, born November 21, 1936 in Sterling, Illinois. She grew up on a farm in north central Illinois, and graduated from Prophetstown Community High School, Prophetstown, Illinois. Her graduate degree was earned at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois.

Carol married Charles P. Smith...

John Obinger

Aug 24, 2018

John A. Obinger, age 94 of Plymouth, passed away August 24 th . Survived by son Art Obinger; sister Bernice Besonen; brothers-in-law and sisters–in-law; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Elaine; and brothers Ed, Frank and Walt Obinger. John was a proud member of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps.) and a 3 ½ year veteran of WWII...

Clifford Wallace

Aug 23, 2018

Clifford F. Wallace, age 97 of Plymouth, passed away at home on August 23 rd . Survived by loving wife of 69 years, Marlys; daughters Marilyn (James) Wolf and Janet Wallace; son Wayne (Debbie); grandchildren Rachel, Jacob, Becky, Toolie, Eric, Michael, Victoria, Matthew, Olivia, and Sophia; great granddaughter Grace. Preceded in death by brothers Gerald and Mahlon. Cliff graduated...

E. Fay Bredesen

Aug 22, 2018

Fay was born October 19, 1927 in Minneapolis and was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. She was an avid golfer and member of the Golden Valley Country Club. Preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 68 years, Roger, and by parents Allan and Hazel Stevens. She is loved and will be deeply missed by ...

Ciaara Estar

Aug 21, 2018

Ciaara K. Estar   aka Carol E. Savage age 65, of Plymouth, MN died August 21, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents John and Katy Savage and by her husband, Jackson D. Rains. Ciaara won a scholarship at age 15, and studied at United World Colleges, Atlantic College in Wales; she went on to complete her baccalaureate studies at...

Lauren M. Daniels

Aug 20, 2018

Lauren M. Daniels age 26 of Maple Grove, died peacefully in her sleep on August 20. Survived by loving parents Paul and Jenny Daniels; brother Joshua; grandparents Al and Marian Daniels & Fran Magner; aunts and uncles Mike (Brenda) Daniels, Deb (Karla) Daniels, Teresa (Norm) Boll, Tim (Carrie) Magner, Chris (Deb) Magner and Shawn (Kris) Magner; special friend Patrick...

Ruth K. Cibuzar

Aug 19, 2018

Ruth K. Cibuzar, 83, of New Hope, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Ruth (Storer) Cibuzar; siblings, Jean Ruud, Joseph, Paul and R Cibuzar; nephew, Alan Cibuzar. Ruth is survived by sister-in-law, Ardyce Cibuzar; nephews, Paul, Mark and Jon; nieces, Ann, Barbara and Karen; several great- and great great- nieces and...

Dino Pirolo

Aug 19, 2018

Dino H. (Enrico) Pirolo, 86, died August 19, 2018, of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis at home in Maple Grove, MN, surrounded by his loving family.

Dino was born January 19, 1932, in Caspian, MI. He married his high school sweetheart, Eloise Joan Anderson, of Stambaugh, MI, in 1953. That same year, he graduated from Michigan Technological University with...

Jeanne Marie O'Brien

Aug 19, 2018

Jeanne M. O’Brien, of Zimmerman formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away August 19, 2018 at age 63. For several years Jeanne worked as a receptionist for Park Nicollet which helped fulfill her passion for helping others. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially playing games.  She was witty, funny, and made her own rules. She never knew a...