Obituaries

Barbara  J. Augustin

Barbara J. Augustin

Jan 23, 2018

Barbara Augustin (Dybdahl) of New Hope passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Minnetonka on January 23, 2018 at age 86.  Barb was born in Mpls. to Gerhard and Beda Dybdahl on January 18, 1932. Preceded in death by Curt, her loving husband of 45 years; 5 brothers and 2 sisters.  She will be deeply missed...

Curtis  L. Mattila

Curtis L. Mattila

Jan 23, 2018

Curtis L. Mattila, age 70 of Brainerd passed away Jan 23, 2018 in Cokato. He is survived by loving wife of 50 years, Margaret; children, Rebecca (Carl) Karvonen, Lee (Tuula) Mattila, Derek (Michelle) Mattila, Ann (Henry) Loukusa, Dean (Jennifer) Mattila, Andrew (Tricia) Mattila, Vaughn (Andrea) Mattila, Vanessa (Brady) Byman, Terry (Vanessa) Mattila, Roxanne (Blake) Simonson; 48 grandchildren, 4 great...

E.  Elaine Delmege

E. Elaine Delmege

Jan 22, 2018

E. Elaine Delmege, formerly of N. Minneapolis passed away January 22, 2018 at age 84.  Elaine was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa.

Preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, Harry and Leota; brothers, Alfred, Harry and Phillip Thacker; sisters, Jo Ann Thacker and Barbara Bruntmyer.  She will be deeply missed by daughter,...

Melvin  M. Lewis

Melvin M. Lewis

Jan 22, 2018

Preceded in death by wife, Lillian; son, Timothy. Survived by son, James Mishler; grandsons, Jason and David Mishler, great-grandchildren, Trevor, Katrina, Mason, Brandon, Alexis, Megan, Logan, London, Ryder and Otto; sister, Joy Brekke.

Please gather in Assembly Area #5 beginning at 11:30 AM. SERVICES Graveside Service

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 11:45...

Wendel (Bob)  Haben,  Jr.

Wendel (Bob) Haben, Jr.

Jan 21, 2018

Haben, Jr., Wendel (Bob) Francis Haben, Jr. of Edina, passed away January 21. Bob was preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Julie, parents Wendel, Sr. and Louise (Siepelmeyer) Haben, brothers Jack, Bill and Tom. He is survived by brother Paul, sons David (Lana), Robert (Gretchen), & John (Amy); daughter Maureen Bailey; grandchildren Allison, Kristian, Madeline, Birdjan, Charlie,...

Betty Henney

Betty Henney

Jan 21, 2018

Age 96, formerly of Robbinsdale. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill; son, Roger Henney and grandson John Cathey. Survived by son, Neil (Rosalind); daughter, Mary (Gary) Judd, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private family service has been held.

Joyce  E McGown

Joyce E McGown

Jan 20, 2018

Elizabeth Joyce was born 1927 in Anoka, MN, to James and Delia Brooks. Joyce was gentle soul, with a kind heart. She was raised on a farm with 2 older sisters and graduated from Anoka High School in 1946. Her dream in life was to have a large family. She married Lester McGown in 1948, and started building that...

Fred  J. Hollis

Fred J. Hollis

Jan 19, 2018

Fred J. Hollis was taken home the morning of January 19, 2018 and we are grateful for his peace.  Fred was a brave soul who battled illness for the past three years.  He survived many instances with the odds stacked against him.  A true miracle. Fred had a tough exterior, but he was a kind and loyal man. He...

John  "Jack" Ryan

John "Jack" Ryan

Jan 19, 2018

John E. “Jack” Ryan, age 93 of Edina. Jack survived by wife of 69 years, Mary Ann Ryan; son James Ryan; daughter Peg Ryan Kelly; grandchildren Cameron (Chris), Lindsey, Jon, Jill (Tom), Jenelle (Pete), James (Nina) & Julia; great grandchildren Tyler, Tanner, Ella, Kellan, Aidan & Ryan; sister-in-law Phyllis Hufnagle and many nieces and nephews. Jack was a graduate...

Trine Martinez

Trine Martinez

Jan 18, 2018

Trine A. Martinez, age 51 of Rockford, MN passed away January 18, 2018. He is survived by wife, Vicki; step children, Conrad and Roman Reyes; brothers, Victor (Mary) Martinez, Jesse Martinez, and Noel Martinez; sister, Eva (Mike) Castaneda; nieces and nephews, Allie, Michael, Vanessa, John Henry, Jonelle and Eddie; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his sister,...

Annie  V. (Tomczyk)  Potvin

Annie V. (Tomczyk) Potvin

Jan 17, 2018

Anne V. (Tomczyk) Potvin, age 101, longtime resident of Robbinsdale. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Felix; infant grandson, Timothy Potvin; parents; five sisters; four brothers. She will be deeply missed by her children, Marilyn (Duane) Carlson, Felix “Butch” Potvin Jr., Sue (Terry) Stripsky and Margie (Ken) Modeen; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren (plus 3 due...

Doris  Ann Leuer

Doris Ann Leuer

Jan 17, 2018

Doris Ann Leuer, age 72 of Plymouth, Minnesota, died peacefully on January 17, 2018. She will be greatly missed. Doris is survived by loving husband, Loren; sons, Shawn (Brenda) Leuer of Plymouth, and Ross (Jennifer) Leuer of Minnetonka; 9 grandchildren; and many siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Doris Leuer...

Robert  "Bob" Braun

Robert "Bob" Braun

Jan 16, 2018

Robert “Bob" Braun age 86 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully the afternoon of January 16th at his home surrounded by his wife, Karen and Son, Chris. Bob lived in the community of 4 Seasons at Rush Creek where he received both love and support. Bob graduated from Virginia High School and served his country in the US Air...

Doris  M. Bolles

Doris M. Bolles

Jan 14, 2018

Doris M. Bolles, age 95 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2018. She is survived by children; Sandra (Dennis) Retka, Stephen (Mary Jo Donovan) Bolles, Barbara (Hans) Halvorson, Bonnie Bolles, Joanne (Lisa Beaupre) Bolles 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Jim, 3 brothers, 1 sister and many other...

Ronald  W. Kerg

Ronald W. Kerg

Jan 14, 2018

Kerg, Ronald W., age 94 of St. Louis Park passed away peacefully Jan. 14th, 2018 surrounded by his family.

He is survived by loving wife of 68 years, Marian; daughters, Judith (Ralph) Hart and Debbie Kerg; nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by parents, Chris and Alma Kerg. Ronald was born in Elmwood, WI and later moved...

Dorothy  "Dotty" Hoey

Dorothy "Dotty" Hoey

Jan 13, 2018

Dorothy A. “Dotty” Hoey, age 85 of Maple Grove, formerly Hopkins, passed away on January 13, 2018. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Bob, of 56 years, son-in-law, Vince Lucas, her parents, Grace and Albert Kolkmeyer and siblings, Bob Kolkmeyer, Al Kolkmeyer, Peggy McManus and Jean Nurre. She is survived by children, Michele Willner, Patty (Randy)...

Emily  Anne (Staples)  Tuttle

Emily Anne (Staples) Tuttle

Jan 13, 2018

Emily Anne Staples Tuttle, who in 1976 became the first female DFL senator elected to serve in the Minnesota State Senate, died on Saturday, January 13th at United Hospital in Saint Paul. She was 88 years old. A lifelong resident of the Twin Cities, Emily Anne traveled widely, but it was in the values and vitality of Minnesota where...

Patricia  L. Stalpes-Curwick

Patricia L. Stalpes-Curwick

Jan 13, 2018

Stalpes-Curwick, Patricia L., age 86, formerly of Marshall, MN and Eau Claire, WI passed away Jan. 13th, 2018. Loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed. Survived by daughter, Deb (Tom) MacDonald (Darien, CT); son, Mike (Pam) Stalpes (Plymouth, MN); grandchildren, Kim (Sandy) Rich, David MacDonald, Kelly Stalpes and Emily (Mike) Wilde. Preceded in death...

William Wertzler

William Wertzler

Jan 12, 2018

Survived by wife Mary Ellen; children Julie Wertzler, Paul (Mary Jo) Wertzler, Laurie (Steve) Foesch, Marianne Wertzler and Tim (Cassey) Wertzler; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sister Shirley Oddo; sister-in-law Sheila (Bill) Hanley; nieces and nephews. Bill was a former member of the Minneapolis Commodores and a retired Hennepin County Probation Officer. Entombment Gethsemane Mausoleum. Memorials preferred to...

Boyd  Lyle Annis

Boyd Lyle Annis

Jan 11, 2018

Boyd Lyle Annis, age 87, of Plymouth, MN, passed away from natural causes on January 11, 2018, at his home. Boyd was born on January 27, 1930 in Blue Earth County and raised in Forest City, MN. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ross and Frances Annis, and his 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Boyd was a...

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