Pauline Elder

Jun 11, 2017

Pauline Elder, a ge 90, formerly of Duluth, passed away on June 11 in Golden Valley. Pauline was born in Tower, MN and spent most of her life in Duluth.  Pauline was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a homemaker extraordinaire as well as a skilled seamstress, gardener and baker.  Her passion for fishing was instilled...

Arthur J. McNabb

Jun 11, 2017

McNabb, Arthur J., age 81, of St. Louis Park passed away June 11, 2017.  Preceded in death by wife, Gladys.  Survived by wife, Doris; sons, Scott and Todd (Mary); daughter, Gwen (Dave) McNabb; grandchildren, Emily, Ryan, Tony, Abby, Camille, Zack, Patrick, Maddy and 9 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

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Patricia M. Dooley

Jun 11, 2017

Patricia (Pat, Patty) Mary Dooley Age 83, died peacefully at her home on Sunday June 11, 2017. Pat graduated from Robbinsdale High School and went on to graduate (Registered Nurse) from Saint Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, MN.  While in nursing school she had the privilege of assisting Dr. Charles Mayo during surgery. She retired in 2003. More...

Robert W. Elftmann

Jun 10, 2017

Elftmann, Robert W., age 72, of Brooklyn Center.  2/23/1945-6/10/2017.  Preceded in death by wife, Sheri; and parents, Marvin and Dorothy.  Survived by sons, Todd and Troy; grandchildren, Samantha and Chloe; great-grandchildren, Henry, Ricardo, Ellianna, and Emmanuel Jr.; brothers, Leonard and William; sisters-in-law, Mary Turpin and Jan Olson; brother-in-law, Thomas Knudson; and several nieces and nephews.  Robert served...

Arlaine (nee Kruschke) Schiebe

Jun 9, 2017

Survived by her daughter, Mary and son, Alan (Doreen); grandsons, Nicolas and Zachary; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Arlaine was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Loren; her parents, August and Lillie (Moenke) Kruschke, stepmother, Augusta Kruschke; four brothers, Marvin, Willard, Irvin, and Gilbert. She was born August 31, 1931 and grew up in Lester...

Siri Jean (Thompson) Raskob

Jun 9, 2017

Siri Jean Raskob (Thompson)

Siri was born on December 21, 1989. She grew up in Northfield, MN, and spent summers in Grand Marais. She attended St. Olaf College where she met her husband, Charlie, and graduated in 2012. On June 25 , 2016, they were joyously married at a beautiful...

Sherry L. Ackerman

Jun 8, 2017

Preceded in death by beloved husband, Frank; parents, Valborg and Marvin Slade. Survived by her loving daughter, Cindy; cousin, Barbara Jones of Springfield, MO; relatives and friends. Sherry graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 1952.  Prior to her marriage to Frank, she worked in the diabetic research lab at the University of Minnesota.  She later worked for Dayton’s as a...

Norvella Jeanne (Kingsley) Almer

Jun 7, 2017

Norvella, age 92 of Crystal, Minnesota passed away June 7, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Jerold “Fritz”; son, David; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; parents, Crawford & Edna Kingsley. Survived by daughters, Cynthia (John) Dean, Melissa Almer; son, Brent (Kari Mathews); 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 4 sisters-in-law. After graduating high school in Duluth, Norvella moved to Minneapolis...

Dorothy L. Young

Jun 5, 2017

Dorothy L. Young, age 96 of Plymouth, passed away on June 5th at Summerwood of Plymouth. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert Young and son, Alan Young. She is survived by daughter, Gloria Rosendahl (Fred); son, Bill Young (Mary Jo); grandchildren, Brian, Jennifer, Jody, Tom, Bill and Robert; 5 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Memorial service...

William LaFerriere

Jun 5, 2017

Preceded in death by wife Bernice; sisters Marie, Irene and Lou; brothers Bernard and George. Survived by daughter Jacquelyn (Terry) Nelson; son William John (Ruth) LaFerriere, Jr.; grandchildren Jeannine, Sharon, Andy and Brianna; great granddaughter Elise. Bill served in the US Marine Corps, First Armored Amphibian Battalion during WWII.  He was a wonderful father who always had time for...

John P. Roddy

Jun 4, 2017

John, age 94 of St. Therese Home in New Hope, MN, passed away peacefully June 4, 2017. Preceded in death by wife of 56 years Mabel and sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Bob Delmore. Survived by daughter Catherine Mason, son Kevin (Su san ) Roddy, daughter Diane (Jim) LaLuzerne; grandchildren William, Rachel, Joseph and  Anna. John was a 42...

Lenard R. Eichten

Jun 3, 2017

Lenard Eichten age 59 of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2017. Lenard was born June 12, 1957 in Redwood Falls. He graduated from Loyola High School in Mankato and St. Johns University.  Len served his community and family as President of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Minnetonka) school board, a supporter of Wayzata High School girls’ tennis,...

Mary J. Gerding

Jun 3, 2017

Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. SERVICES Visitation

Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:00 AM

St. Joseph's Parish Center 8701 36th Avenue North New Hope,

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, June 10, 2017 11:00 AM

St. Joseph's Parish Center...

Dorothy K. Kroll

Jun 1, 2017

Dorothy K. Kroll Age 93 of Minneapolis passed away June 1, 2017. She is preceded in death by husband, Matthew Kroll. She is survived by sons, Gregory, Gary (Julie) and Glen; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jeannie and Daniel; great grandchildren, Matthew, Ella and Maggie; sister, Margaret Klimek; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11  AM...

Phillip R. Biren

May 30, 2017

Phillip R. (Bud) Biren age 84 of New Hope. Survived by wife of 55 years Delores; daughters Catherine (Randall) Cleveland and Barbara (Patrick) Jerhoff; grandchildren Tyler McKee, Jack, Mitchell, and Nicholas Cleveland; sisters Elizabeth Biren, Mary Lou Kellen and Carolyn Bailey; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Theodore and Mary Biren; brothers Theodore and Christopher Biren. Bud...

William M. Kranz

May 29, 2017

William M. Kranz of Orono, formerly of New Hope passed away peacefully on May 29, 2017 at age 93. Bill worked for over 40 years in the construction industry. Preceded in death by parents, Mathew and Mary; son, Steve; sisters, Marie Morin and Marnie Bettinger.  Survived by Louise, his wife of 70 years; children, Dave (Michele), Dan...

Leonard Feriancek

May 28, 2017

Feriancek, Leonard – 87, of Plymouth, MN, died peacefully on May 28, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Len was born in Blackduck, MN on January 14, 1930 to Michael and Anna (Evan) Feriancek who immigrated to Minnesota from Czechoslovakia.  He graduated from Blackduck High School in 1948.

Len loved all sports, especially baseball, where...

John L. Truscott

May 28, 2017

John L. Truscott, 79, of Prior Lake, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. John was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Hilda Truscott; brother, Wayne; son-in-law, Art Klavins. He is survived by seven children, Sarah Grigaitis, Tom, Mary Altman (Dan), Margaret Klavins, Mike (Debbie), Joe and Colleen Fry; 19 grandchildren; five great grandchildren. John graduated from Creighton University...

Rasvan Cotescu

May 28, 2017

Rasvan Cotescu, age 63 of Minneapolis, passed away in St. Louis Park, MN on May 28, 2017. A graveside service 2:00 PM, Friday, June 2nd at: Mound Cemetery 3515 69th Ave. N. Brooklyn Center, MN

Richard D. Archer

May 28, 2017

Preceded in death by beloved his wife, Donna; brother, Gerald and grandson, John Michael. Survived by daughters, Jean Archer, Carol Archer (Curtis Lowe) and Karen Turnquist (Gary); sons, Richard (Cheryl), John (Deborah), Paul (Amy) and Peter (Susan) Archer; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

SERVICES Visitation

Tuesday, June...