Obituaries

Cynthia  Ann Swanson

Cynthia Ann Swanson

Aug 18, 2018

Cynthia Swanson (Raines) age 60, of Anoka passed away on October 18, 2018 with her loving children by her side. Preceded in death by grandsons, Jackson and Jude Strahan; step-father, John H. Thomsen; brother, John M. Thomsen; paternal and maternal grandparents. Cindy will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Survived by father, Bruce (Pam) Swanson; mother,...

John  Paul Kuziej

John Paul Kuziej

Aug 18, 2018

John Kuziej was born September 5, 1922 to Bruno and Lillian (Rusnak) Kuziej in Phillips, Wisconsin. Soon afterward he was received as a child of God in Holy Baptism in a Phillips Lutheran Church.

During his childhood, John attended elementary and high school in Phillips. It was in high school that he met the love of his...

John  E. Iacono

John E. Iacono

Aug 17, 2018

John E. Iacono, 81, of St. Louis Park, graduated into Real Life on Friday, August 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by son, Jonathan; parents, John and Jean. John is survived by loving wife of 50 years, Connie; daughters, Amy (David) Straight and Rebecca (Matt) Wahl; grandsons, Ryan, William and Nathan; granddaughters, Sophia, Sarah, Sydney and Shelby; sisters, Pauline,...

John Thomas Abel Kemper

John Thomas Abel Kemper

Aug 16, 2018

John died at home on Thursday, August 16, 2018 with his wife at his side after a brief battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Leo; godfather, Jeff Herrity. Survived by wife, Heather; children, Gabriel (18), Evelyn (14) and Hera (8); mother, Barbara Kemper; brother, Joseph Kemper; mother and father-in-law, Ellen and Dick Abel; brother-in-law, Kevin (Kristin) Abel;...

Maxine  M. Kasa

Maxine M. Kasa

Aug 16, 2018

Preceded in death by her parents, Agnes (Ohnstad) and Fred Kasa. Survived by many cousins, relatives and friends.

Graveside Service Urland Lutheran Church Cemetery Saturday, September 08, 2018 2:00 PM Email Details 6940 County Road 9 Boulevard Cannon Falls, Minnesota 55009 Directions

Dona Castonguay

Dona Castonguay

Aug 14, 2018

Dona Marie (nee Otto) Castonguay lived and served every moment of her 89 long years. As an extraordinary servant to others, she finds her place in Heaven at the table of those who have gone before her. Her love extended to her husband George Castonguay, parents Othmar and Elsie Otto, brother Norbert, sisters Blanche, Jane and Mariana and her in-laws....

Kathleen Thiede

Kathleen Thiede

Aug 11, 2018

Kathleen M. Thiede, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 11. Kathleen touched countless lives with her hospitality and generosity. She appreciated this world’s beauty in all its forms: flowers, the arts, and the faces of those around her. After retiring from nursing, Kathleen volunteered for many years at Risen Christ, an inner-city Catholic school educating students from under-resourced...

Margaret  Ann Murphy

Margaret Ann Murphy

Aug 11, 2018

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mary Murphy; siblings, Donald Murphy, Marian Mills and Joyce Cadwell. She is survived by siblings, Harold (Catherine) Murphy and Doris Moody; in-laws, Alma Murphy and Gayle Gontarek; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Margaret was born and raised in St. Paul, MN. She lived in much loved San Francisco,...

Kathleen  R. Struck

Kathleen R. Struck

Aug 10, 2018

Kathleen R. Struck (Kapsner) of Plymouth, passed away August 10, 2018 at age 73.  Kathy was born in Starbuck, MN, graduated from Princeton H.S. and the College of St. Benedict.  Upon graduation she worked as a Med. Tech. at a Benedictine health center in the Bahamas for 2 years.  She lived in Denver for 4 years where she met...

Karen  Lee Beyer

Karen Lee Beyer

Aug 10, 2018

Karen L. Beyer, age 60 of Mpls, passed away August 10, 2018. Survived by children, Jason Parson, Nikki Billmeyer (Barry) and Katie Beyer; grandchildren, Alayla and Alarik;  siblings, Debora Kuharski (Ron), Steve Beyer (Tara), William Beyer, John Beyer (Nancy) and JoAnn Adams (Damen); nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Patricia; and her...

Mary  K. Dykhoff

Mary K. Dykhoff

Aug 10, 2018

Mary K. Dykhoff age 81 of Hamel passed away August 10, 2018.  Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.

Mary lived for her family.  She had a talent for making holidays special.  A favorite pastime was spoiling grandchildren.   Mary loved gardening, baking, canning, garage sales, and shopping; especially at Daytons .  Mary...

Lorraine  Ann Keiran

Lorraine Ann Keiran

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,...

Mollie  A. Suddendorf

Mollie A. Suddendorf

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...

Sheila  Ann Harrigan

Sheila Ann Harrigan

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,...

Judith  G. Scott

Judith G. Scott

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...

Alvin  N. Zirbes

Alvin N. Zirbes

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...

Samuel  Terry Goad

Samuel Terry Goad

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...

Michael  Kent Walz

Michael Kent Walz

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,...

Linda Bowers

Linda Bowers

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,...

Bryan  Thomas Apelt

Bryan Thomas Apelt

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)...