Merle "Sam" Kratoska

Nov 20, 2017

Merle “Sam” Kratoska, age 98, of Mpls., died November 20, 2017. A mother of five boys, Sam lived a life of purpose and joy. Her smile was infectious, her welcome warm, and her energy for planting wildflowers was astonishing. As a master gardener at the Arboretum, she created beauty wherever she found a bit of earth to dig. Above...

Ulo "Tom" Leius

Nov 19, 2017

Ulo “Tom” Leius, 82, of Minnetonka, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. As a veteran Tom was very active in supporting veteran causes. A selfless, hardworking man, he lived by example and his love for his children and grandchildren were always forefront. Tom was a GOOD man. He is survived by children, Scott, Joy (Ed) Wu and Marilyn; grandchildren,...

Dene E. Billbe

Nov 19, 2017

Dean Earl Billbe, age 64 of Maple Grove, passed away November 19, 2017 with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Irene; daughter, Amanda Johnson (Dennis); son, Michael Billbe (Rae Lynn); grandsons, Tyler Johnson, Gavyn and Kellan Billbe ; sisters, Pat Lindquist, Diana Raymond, Paulette Meyer (Dick) and Joan Amiott...

Josephine Eldridge

Nov 18, 2017

Josephine Eldridge of Plymouth, passed away November 18, 2017 at age 94. Jo was preceded in death by her loving husband, William; parents, Peter and Suzanne; six siblings. Survived by her children, Craig (Karen) Eldridge, Karen (Tom) O’Rourke and Mark Eldridge; grandchildren, Tim, Molly, Abby Jo, John and Michael; sister, Catherine Dingels.

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Roberta Gronemann

Nov 17, 2017

Roberta Jayne Gronemann of Plymouth, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. Roberta was born on December 17, 1920 in Chicago, IL to Lester and Sciota Wolfe. She graduated from Amundsen High School and North Park College. She met the love of her life, Carl William Gronemann, at a high school football game. During college, they became engaged....

Jordon Lee McAninch

Nov 17, 2017

Jordon Lee McAninch, age 24 of Becker, lost his long and courageous battle with addiction Friday Nov. 18. He is Preceded in death by Mother, Sarah McAninch; Grandparents, Ginny Selzer and Jim McAninch; Aunt, Sandy (McAninch) McGhee. He is survived by Father, Dan McAninch; brothers, Aaron and Tyler; Grandma, Sandy McAninch; grandparents, Donald and Verna Ulrick; many aunts, uncles...

Dolores M. Sheridan

Nov 17, 2017

Sheridan, Dolores M., age 103 of Golden Valley passed away 11/17/2017.  Preceded in death by husband, Frederick; and son, Fred.  Survived by grandchildren, Rick and Tim Sheridan, Meghan Bridges; and other relatives.  Private services will be held.

Roland Amundson

Nov 16, 2017

Roland Curtis Amundson age 68 of Edina, was received into our Lord’s hands, peacefully on Thursday, Nov 16, 2017 following a long battle with diabetes. He was well traveled and had an eventful life that touched the lives of many. Roland was born to Elaine and Curtis Amundson on July 29, 1949 and graduated from Roosevelt High School in...

Agnes Deja Russell

Nov 16, 2017

Agnes Deja Russell, 97, of North Minneapolis, born in Arland, WI, died peacefully November 16, 2017.  Preceded in death by husband Chet, children Judy and Louis, and 7 siblings.  She is lovingly survived by Julee & Rick, Skip & Mary Beth, Denn, Lizz & Lilly, Jill, and sister Dolly.  From feisty WWII telephone operator in Coeur d’Alene,...

Bruno "Eddie" Niemela

Nov 15, 2017

Survived by a niece and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, August and Elina Niemela; sisters, Isla Olson and Madeline Takala; brother, Delvin Niemela; and former wife, Mildred Niemela. Bruno graduated from Dunwoody and was a long term employee of Honeywell doing electronics repair. He was proud to be a WWII veteran who served in Europe. Bruno enjoyed golf...

Linus H. Thell

Nov 14, 2017

Linus Herman Thell was born October 27, 1935 to John and Della Thell and raised on a dairy farm in Freeport, Minnesota.  After graduating from Melrose High School, he moved to Minneapolis and attended cooking school.  He then entered the military, serving in the Army as a cook, working on the iron ore boats on the Great Lakes. After...

Donald L. Shaughnessy

Nov 13, 2017

Shaughnessy, Donald Lee, age 71 of Robbinsdale died peacefully at home on Nov. 13, 2017 after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Minneapolis and raised in Golden Valley.  Don was a proud graduate of Robbinsdale High School Class of 1964.  He enjoyed a successful career retiring from Burndy in 2012.  Don was a movie and trivia buff who...

Hamideh Ayoubzadeh

Nov 12, 2017

Hamideh Ayoubzadeh o f Minneapolis ascended to the spiritual realm on November 12, 2017. Her warm smile, kind heart and radiant spirit will be dearly missed by her brothers and sisters, Afifeh, Adibeh (Tim), Ezatollah (Gabriela), Habibullah (Fariba), Ruhullah, Monireh (Alessandro); beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and countless friends. Baha’i Service 2pm Wednesday at Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., ...

Carol Jean (Wertz) Keyes

Nov 10, 2017

Carol Jean Keyes (Wertz), age 94 of Robbinsdale, passed away peacefully November 10th. She was preceded in death by husband Harold and grandson Nicholas Keyes. Survived by daughter Laurel (Michael) Murry, son Harold Jr. (Donna); grandchildren Patrick, Carolyn, Gregory and Kristine; 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment following...

Lucille M. (Mueffelman) Urdesich

Nov 9, 2017

Lucille M. Urdesich (Mueffelman), 94, of Hamel, passed away Thurs., Nov. 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Anna Walter; brothers, John Walter and Howard Walter; sister, Delores Hayes. Lucille is survived by son, Dennis (Dawnelle); daughter, Denica (Roderick) Fraser; several grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister, Marylou (William) Reiser; other relatives and friends. In lieu...

Dorothy R. Warzetha

Nov 8, 2017

Dorothy Rose Warzetha, 94, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Golden Valley, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Ray in 2004. Dorothy is survived by children, Penny (Richard) Hauglid, Frank (Susan), Brian, Robert (Michelle) and Thomas; many grandchildren great grandchildren.

Prayer Service at 6:00 pm. SERVICES Memorial Visitation...

Jurgen P. Havemann

Nov 6, 2017

Jurgen was born July 30, 1932 in Kyritz Germany and passed away on November 6, 2017 at North Ridge Assisted Living, New Hope, MN at age 85. He is survived by brother, Joachim Havemann of Germany; other relatives and friends. Please contact funeral home for any additional service information.

Frank "Sonny" Worwa

Nov 4, 2017

Frank “Sonny” Worwa age 88 of Dayton for over 45 years. Survived by children, Ann (Don) Larson, Patricia (Peter) Zenk, Jeff (Julie) Worwa, Amy (Gerard) Riche, Susan Worwa; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, John “Jack” Worwa; sisters, Joan “Jean” Mooney and Phyllis (Warren) Nees; sister-in-law, Sandy Worwa; Tim Granlund; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by...

Joseph Michael Pupkes

Nov 4, 2017

Joe Pupkes of Plymouth, Minnesota passed away November 4, 2017 at age 58.  Joe was born in Omaha, Nebraska and attended Holy Name School in Omaha for 12 years.  He graduated from St. Cloud State University and worked in the health insurance industry for the majority of his career.  Joe enjoyed his family, travel, golf, the outdoors...

Alice R. Machulda

Nov 1, 2017

Alice Machulda of St Therese Apartments, born April 19, 1921 in Yellow Medicine County, MN, to parents George and Katherine Differding.  Died November 1, 2017. Survived by daughter and son-in-law Jan & Marv Miller; granddaughter and husband Shawna and Brad Fairchild; greatgrandchildren Kinsley and Keaton Fairchild; and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by husband John (Jack) Machulda;...