Joan Nelson

Dec 25, 2017

Preceded in death by husband Jerry. Survived by sisters Carol Kellington, Alicia Lang n er and Mary Bielefeldt; brother John (Tina) Tholen; special nephew Richard Kellington, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Joan retired in 1988 from First Robbinsdale State Bank.  She was an active member of St. Alphonsus Church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu...

Betty Tohey

Dec 24, 2017

Betty Tohey age 90, formerly of Mora. Born 11/14/1927 in Waterloo, IA and passed away 12/24/2017 at St. Therese Home, New Hope. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; parents and two sisters. Survived by children, Linda, Michael (Sandra) and Patricia; grandchildren, Travis and Ceandra. Graveside Service Thursday 11:35 AM at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave South, Mpls,...

Evangeline"Mickie" Kerber

Dec 23, 2017

Evangeline “Mickie” Kerber (Tschimperle), a ge 95 of Wayzata, passed away peacefully December 23rd. Survived by children Bruce Kerber, Tim (Mary) Kerber, Susan (John Holm) Kerber, & Mary (Ralph) Rogers; grandchildren Alyssa (Garrett) Notstad, & Natalie Kerber, Stuart (fiancée Hillary Whittington) & Scott Kerber, Andrey, Sergey & Mara Holm, Kate & Maddie Johnston; sister Mary Ellen (Stan) Guettler, sisters-in-law...

Patricia E. Olson

Dec 22, 2017

Patricia E. Olson, 79, of Plymouth, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. Preceded in death by loving husband of 54 years, Richard T. Patricia is survived by children, Rick and Bethanne (Michael) Scully; grandsons, Stephen and Spencer; sister, Barb (Dave) Hornig; nieces, nephews, and friends. Also preceded in death by sister-in-law, Delores (Max) Dodson. Patricia (don’t call her Pat!)...

Ernest W. Lapp

Dec 22, 2017

Ernest W. Lapp, age 72, of Edina, passed away December 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, Reginald and Lillian (Lind) Lapp, sisters, Elaine Lapp and Mary Zink. Ernest is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Judi Lapp; sister, June Freeman; one niece; one nephew; other relatives and friends.

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Theodore Gerald Smith

Dec 20, 2017

Theodore Gerald Smith

Born March 15, 1940, drag racer, entrepreneur, devoted father and grandfather, age 77 of Big Lake, MN passed away in his sleep on December 20, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Isabelle (nee. Gould) Smith, and sister Gail Goebel.  He is survived by his daughters:...

Dr. Hayward McKerson

Dec 19, 2017

Dr. Hayward Cornelius McKerson, 90, of Minneapolis, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Walker Methodist Care Center, Minneapolis. They are no known survivors. Graveside service will be 10am Tuesday, December 26 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, meeting at Assembly Area #2 at 9:45.

Richard Lyle Pierick

Dec 18, 2017

Richard Lyle Pierick, 88, of Crystal, formerly of Des Moines, IA, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 18, 2017 at Centennial Gardens Care Facility in Crystal. Richard was born July 6, 1929 at Des Moines to Katherine and Joseph Pierick. He grew up on their dairy farm. He graduated from East High in Des Moines. His first job was at Des...

Jeanne Halonen

Dec 18, 2017

L. Jeanne Halonen, age 90, born Sept 17, 1927, passed peacefully at Family Tree Homes in Rogers on  Dec 18, and was reunited with Edward, her husband of 56 years. Also preceded in death by brother (best buddy), Jackie; sisters, Maxine and Jerry; grandsons, Shawn and Andrew. She is survived by sons, Daniel (Kelly), Douglas (Holly), David (Wendy), Drew...

William Gearty

Dec 16, 2017

William P. Gearty "Bill" age 58 of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on Dec 16, 2017. Bill is survived by his B est Friend and Loving Partner, Judy Hamm; mother, Marriane; brother, Ed; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by father, Irwin; sisters, Ellen and Maureen and loving brother, Jim. Memorial Mass 11 AM Saturday, December 30th...

Bennett Jay Porter, Jr.

Dec 14, 2017

Bennett J. Porter, Jr. age 86 of Wayzata passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Jean "Jeanie" Porter ; parents, Bennett J. Porter Sr. and Violet Porter; brother and sister-in-law Craig and Jill Porter . He will be deeply missed by children, Bennett J. Porter III (Mary), Kristin Schaitberger (Chuck), Susan...

Barbara Elwell

Dec 13, 2017

Survived by sons, Geoff (Debbie) and Gary; grandchildren, Alison and Patrick. Preceded in death by husband, George; son, Brad; brother, Jack. Barb enjoyed sewing, crafts and was a longtime music teacher. Private services will be held.

Diana Nelson Lamb

Dec 13, 2017

Diana Nelson Lamb, a gracious witty and compassionate soul, passed away on December 13, 2017 at age 66.  She was preceded in death by parents, James and Betty Nelson and brother, Jeffrey Nelson. She is survived by husband, Patrick Lamb; sister, Sheila Conquest; brother, James Nelson; step children and grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and all of the very...

William K. Loe

Dec 12, 2017

William K. Loe, age 77 passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2017 at Little Hospice in Edina.  He died from complications of ALS. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Terry.  He is survived by wife, Alice; son, Mark (Skye); daughter, Jessica; granddaughter, Kiley; brother, Rodney (Mae Kathryn); sister, Janice (Arvid) Behrens and many nieces and...

Donna Lou Christensen

Dec 12, 2017

Christensen, Donna, age 77 of Plymouth passed away 12/12/2017.  Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Margie Parnell.  Survived by husband of 58 years, William; sons, Mike and Mark; grandchildren, Ashley and Justin; and sister, Nancy Wolter.  Visitation Saturday (12/30), 1-4 PM at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel (www.gearty-delmore.com), 3888 W. Broadway (763-537-4511).

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Mary Ann Majkozak

Dec 10, 2017

Majkozak, Mary Ann

age 87, of Mpls. passed away Dec. 10, 2017.  Loving wife and mother dedicated to family, faith and friends.  Preceded in death by husband, Joseph and parents, Mary and Peter Rymanowski.

Survived by children, Michael (Dianne), Robert (Mary), Janyce (Austin Gillespie), Jay (Kathleen), Patricia (Robert) Minell, Lawrence, Anthony...

Paula G. Kelly

Dec 7, 2017

Paula G. Kelly, 83, of Edina, passed away Thursday, December 07, 2017. Paula loved reading, Bridge, stitching, knitting and singing, being part of the Edina Singing Seniors, the Notables and the choir at St. Thomas the Apostle. A parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle for 64 years, she was also a member of the Mpls Institute of Art. Paula...

John J. Thole

Dec 2, 2017

John J. Thole, age 95 of Minneapolis, died peacefully on December 2, 2017. John was a kind and gentle man and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by an infant son, John; granddaughter, Emily Swanson; grandson, Christopher Thell; sisters, Mary, Frances (Connors), Adeline; brother, Frank and son-in-law, Rick Rodine. He is survived by his beloved...

Joan A. Spanjers

Dec 2, 2017

Joan A. Spanjers age 90 of Robbinsdale passed away December 2, 2017.  Loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Avis and Frank Schlosser; and brother, Keith Schlosser. Survived by husband of 67 years, Leo; children, Steven, Julie (Michael) Serber, Jay, Scott (Dena), and Todd (Karen); grandchildren, Jessica (Brian) Grewe, Emily (Tim) Bergen, Charlie (Kelsey), David (Miriam)...

Margaret Scheibel

Dec 2, 2017

Margaret Scheibel age 94, recently of New Hope passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2017. Margaret leaves many good friends.  She was a longtime member and volunteer at the Church of St. Raphael and a retired 37 year employee of the engineering department of General Mills.

Interment Seven Dolors Cemetery in Albany. Memorials...