Obituaries

David  M. Milkes

David M. Milkes

Jul 18, 2018

David M. Milkes age 44 of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2018. He is survived by his sons, Tyler, Parker and Asher and their mother, Jessica; his partner, Tammie Ellingson and her children; mother, Nancy Milkes; father, Bill (Edith) Milkes; other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, July 23 from 5 -8 pm with memory sharing at 7...

Robert  Arnold Thielbar

Robert Arnold Thielbar

Jul 17, 2018

Bob Theilbar of Medina, MN passed away at home on July 17, 2018 at age 81. Bob was preceded in death by Jeanne, his wife of 51 years; sons, David and Tom; parents, Raymond and Clarabelle; brother-in-law, Carl Beck.  Survived by sons, Mike and Steve (Lisle), granddaughters, Mila and Sylvie; sisters, Eva Beck and Doris (Daniel) Mitchell of Park...

James  R. Canter

James R. Canter

Jul 17, 2018

James R. Canter “Jim” of Wayzata passed away peacefully after a brief illness a day after turning 72. Jim is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Sharon (Kalbfleisch) Canter; daughters, Laurie (John) Musielak and Jennifer (Scott) Vogland; grandchildren, Matthew and Samantha Musielak; and brother, John (Jean) Canter. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and...

Matthew  C. LaBissoniere

Matthew C. LaBissoniere

Jul 16, 2018

Matthew C. LaBissoniere age 86 of Crystal.  Survived by wife Pat; daughters Rebecca (Tom) Trump, Jeanne (Ron) Cockriel, Bridgette (Michael Remington) LaBissoniere; son Paul (Alana); daughter Julene Glassman.  8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, July 24 at the Church of St. Mary of the Lake, 105 N. Forestview Lane, Plymouth. Visitation Tuesday ...

Raymond  I. Tompkins

Raymond I. Tompkins

Jul 15, 2018

Raymond I. Tompkins, 78, of Maple Grove, formerly of Robbinsdale, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018. Employed with the MTC Bus Co. for 40 yrs, Ray was a member of Union Local #1005. He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond O. and Lorraine M. Tompkins; brother, Robert; sister, Phyllis. Ray is survived by loving wife of 54 years, Jan;...

Dorothy  M. Velner

Dorothy M. Velner

Jul 14, 2018

Dorothy M. Velner age 83, of Crystal. Preceded in death by husband, George; parents and sister, Margaret Laurent. Survived by; children, Gregory (Chari), Daniel, Thomas (Kim), Lisa (Paul) Dooley-Tobako, Cheri (Jeff) Sandoval, and Kathleen Velner; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Meister, Mary Ester Blumb and Carole Anderson;  other relatives and many friends. Memorial Mass 11 AM Monday, July...

David  A. Dahle

David A. Dahle

Jul 14, 2018

Graveside services for David will be Friday, August 24 at 1:45 pm at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  We will meet at Assembly Area #2 at approximately 1:30 to gather as a group to proceed to the Committal Area.

Eva  R. Radde

Eva R. Radde

Jul 13, 2018

Eva R. Radde, age 98 of St. Louis Park passed away Friday, July 13, 2018. Eva was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and longtime volunteer at the VA hospital. She is preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Kenneth. Survived by sons, Richard (Diane), Kenneth (Bonnie) and Jeffrey (Susan); grandchildren; great grandchildren; sister, Lil Hedensten. Thank you...

Daniel  I. Untiedt

Daniel I. Untiedt

Jul 13, 2018

Daniel I. Untiedt, age 73 of Edina, MN and Vero Beach, FL passed away peacefully on July 13, 2018.  Dan is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Dawson) Untiedt, brother, Tom and parents, Agnes and Rudy.  Dan is survived by his daughters, Angie (John) Jerabek, Stephanie Untiedt and Beth (Mike) Heimer, his wife Carolyn Untiedt, his sisters Mary...

Mason Christopher De Master

Mason Christopher De Master

Jul 12, 2018

Mason Christopher DeMaster, Age 1, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Minnesota Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis with his Mommy and Daddy by his side. Mason was born June 29, 2017 at Masonic Children’s Hospital with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.  He was a very tough little fighter who endured much.  He is now in his new home...

Arthur Finklea

Arthur Finklea

Jul 11, 2018

Arthur Julius Finklea, Born November 13, 1924, in Foley, Alabama, passed away July 11, 2018 in Milwaukie, Oregon. Arthur attended Pensacola High School and in February 1943 enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Art was in active duty during WWII in India and Guam. After the war Art moved to Minneapolis, where he met his bride to be Mary...

Peter  B. Strommen

Peter B. Strommen

Jul 10, 2018

Peter Biorn Strommen, age 50, of Excelsior, Minnesota took his final flight home to be with our Lord and Savior. Peter was born in Northfield, Minnesota on April 11, 1968 to Judith (Bernie) Strommen and Peter Krusa and lovingly adopted by Eric Strommen in 1972. He died on July 10, 2018 of a heart attack while biking in Colorado....

Daniel Fortin

Daniel Fortin

Jul 9, 2018

Dan Fortin was born on March 13, 1941, and died on July 9, 2018, at age 77. He was preceded in death by parents Emil and Harriet Fortin, and his aunt Esther Fortin. He is survived by cousins Dorothy Leathers, Joanne Torborg, Gerald Fortin, and Pat Zachau. Dan attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from De La Salle...

Daniel  D. Everson

Daniel D. Everson

Jul 9, 2018

Daniel D. Everson, age 68 of Plymouth passed away July 9, 2018 from complications of Corticobasal Degeneration, a rare, progressive neurological disorder.  He handled his disease with dignity and acceptance.  He never once said “Why me?”.  Dan’s wish has been granted as his brain has been donated to the Mayo Clinic to further research for a cure. Dan graduated from...

Merle  D. Mattson

Merle D. Mattson

Jul 9, 2018

Merle D. Mattson age 80 of Plymouth, passed away July 9, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Cyrus Mattson, Gladys Clark, step-father, Floyd Clark; brother, Dr. James Mattson and his loving wife, Sandra, who passed away only 15 days earlier.

Merle attended the University of Minnesota, where he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma fraternity....

Nancy  Catherine Anderson

Nancy Catherine Anderson

Jul 8, 2018

Nancy C Anderson (Austin) 3/29/1929 – 7/8/2018

Nancy was welcomed into the world on March 29, 1929 in Muncie, Indiana by her parents Hattie Mae "Peggy" and Frank C Austin; and her brother Robert. Ball Brothers Jar Company was significant her whole life as her father worked for them as an accountant. Homemade...

Michael  Andrew Schultz

Michael Andrew Schultz

Jul 7, 2018

Mike loved riding his Harley, fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan.  He will be deeply missed by his family. Mike is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cindy. Survived by his children, Melissa Robinson & husband, David, Megan Schultz & fiancé, Lucas Borchardt, Michael Schultz II; parents, Marguerite and Leo Schultz; sister, Marguerite Burke & husband, Lee; brothers,...

Anthony  Walter (Tony)  Benkusky

Anthony Walter (Tony) Benkusky

Jul 7, 2018

Anthony Walter (Tony) Benkusky, Jr. of Plymouth. Tony was born November 15, 1926 in Virginia, MN; he was a proud Iron Ranger and was a WWII Navy vet. He died peacefully on July 7, 2018 at the Waters of Plymouth at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; daughter, Mary Wallfred; daughter-in-law, Joan Benkusky;...

Mary Jasper

Mary Jasper

Jul 7, 2018

Mary M. Jasper (Muske), age 60 of Plymouth passed away July 7 th , 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Survived by husband of 38 years, Paul; daughter, Elise Jasper; siblings, Tom (Cindy) Muske, Kathy (Mary) Hiniker and Mike (Niki) Muske; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by father, Marv; mother, Patty; and step-mother, Marlene. As per...

Mary  Susan Vandeputte

Mary Susan Vandeputte

Jul 6, 2018

Mary "Mare" Vandeputte passed away at the age of 63 on Friday, July 6, 2018.

Mary was born on March 15, 1955 in Marshall, Minnesota to Layton and Audrey (Johnson) Ausen. On January 17, 1975 she was married to Francis Vandeputte. They had three children together, whom Mary put her entire being into...