Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Allan "Big Al" Roskop

Allan "Big Al" Roskop

Jan 11, 2018

Survived by daughters Allyson, Kristine (Dan) Hemauer and Sandy (Joe) Theisen; granddaughters Lexie and Madi; siblings Tom (Germaine) Roskop, Jackie (Mike) McGlennen, Mary Beth (Joel) Speer, Mark Roskop, and Bernadette (Warren) Guenther; many nieces and nephews; special friend Ruth Burnett and wife Gloria. Preceded in death by parents Bernard and Shirley; brothers Mike and Ricky Roskop. Business agent of...

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...

Maria Mattila

Maria Mattila

Jan 11, 2018

Maria A. Mattila age 48 of Greenfield passed away Jan 11, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Roger; children, Alexander, Maxwell, Chandler, Jack, and Grace; siblings, Timo Hakso, Kari Hakso (Ruth Ann), Aaron Hakso (Leena), Mark Hakso (Cheryl), Anita Huhta (Tom), Erik Hakso (Ronda), Paul Hakso, Susan Fitzgerald, Keith Hakso (Tarja) and Andrew Hakso (Cynthia); nieces, nephews, other...

Constance  "Connie" Nerheim

Constance "Connie" Nerheim

Jan 10, 2018

Nerheim, Constance J. “Connie”, age 85 of St. Louis Park passed away Jan. 10, 2018.  Survived by loving husband of 63 years, Floyd; children, Steven (Lisa), Susan, Michael, and Barbara (Robert) McLean; grandchildren, Melissa (Ben) Matuzas and Bradley (Danelle); siblings, Maurita (Donald) Volk, Lawrence (Lorraine) Freking and Kathleen (Wayne) Karlsrud; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Mass of Christian Burial...

Jamison  D. Ittel

Jamison D. Ittel

Jan 9, 2018

Jamison D. Ittel, a ge 27 of Champlin, passed away January 9, 2018. Preceded in death by uncle, Paul Ebner. Survived by parents, Daniel and Dona Ittel; sister, Anya Oulman; brother, Garrett Ittel; grandparents, Allison and Lorna Ittel and Bruce and Elizabeth Ebner; nephews, Fergus and Gunnar Oulman; aunts and uncles, Lee and Jill, Deanne and Jeff, Jon and...

Doug Courts

Doug Courts

Jan 9, 2018

Doug Courts (Anoka, MN), died peacefully of natual causes on Tuesday, January 9th.  Doug was 58 years young.

Doug is survived by his brother Steve Courts (Johnstown, CO) and his three sisters:  Robin Courts (Naples, FL), Elizabeth Donley (Fargo, ND), and Susan Cigelske.  He is preceeded in death by his mother Barbara Courts, his father Robert Donley...

Daniel Daly

Daniel Daly

Jan 9, 2018

Survived by wife of fifty years, Patricia; daughter Mary Daly; sons Sean (Jennifer), Michael (Jaclyn) and Timothy (Audra Norton) Daly; grandchildren Dan, Tyrone, Liz, Conor and Maggie. Preceded in death by first wife Betty Cavanagh Daly; and daughter Ann Daly. Dan was raised on a farm near Graceville, MN by parents Margaret and John Daly.  He was a farmer,...

DuWayne Hallberg

DuWayne Hallberg

Jan 8, 2018

DuWayne M. Hallberg "Dewey", a long time New Hope resident went to be with the Lord January 8, 2018 at age 82. Dewey graduated from Benson High School and earned his carpentry apprenticeship at Dunwoody Institute while serving in the National Guard.  His second career was 26 years as custodian at Park Center High School.    He was...

Helen  M. Corrigan

Helen M. Corrigan

Jan 8, 2018

Corrigan, Helen M., age 86 of New Hope passed away Jan. 8, 2018.  Survived by husband of 62 years, Tom; daughter, Karen; sons, Paul (Alice) and Brian (Shawn); grandchildren, Marissa, Allison, Michael, Theresa, Jayne, and Cade; great-grandson, Thomas; sister, Pat Mealey; other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by parents, Riner and Gertrude Williams; and brother, Paul...

Carl J. "Jim" Reiss

Carl J. "Jim" Reiss

Jan 7, 2018

Carl James “Jim” Reiss, 85, of St. Louis Park, more recently of Dubois, WY, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. Jim was a proud Marine and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He was the co-owner of Reiss’ Restaurant of St. Louis Park. Preceded in death by wife, Ramona; parents, Anna and Carl; brothers, Robert and...