Gordon Petersen

May 27, 2017

Passed away in his own home surrounded by his loving family, on May 27, 2017. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Gordon is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Joan; daughter, Mary Schulz; twin brother, Lloyd and sisters, Rosalind and Doreen. Survived by children, Sue White, Robert, Kathleen, Julie (Duane) McAllister,...

Mary K. Verkennes

May 26, 2017

Mary K. Verkennes, 78, of Maple Grove, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Mary had an active childhood, enjoying and playing sports with friends and siblings,  She spent five years in the Order of St. Joseph convent; religion was a very important part of her life. Mary married Frands Jensen in 1966, lasting 14 years. She enjoyed many years...

Karen M. Arrell

May 25, 2017

Survived by her loving husband, Jim; children, Dan (Lori), John (Valerie), Denise (Chris) Rosenquist and Carl (Drea); grandchildren, Sunita, Nathan, Caroline, Alexandra, Sabrina and Sophia; sisters, Gail Olson, Joan Jensen and Roxie (Steve) Vogl; brothers, Larry (Jeanette) and Doug (Anne) Jensen; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Mary Jane and Carl Jensen; grandson, River. Memorials...

Lorraine M. Theis

May 25, 2017

Survived by daughters, Pamela Jakubiec, Teresa (Patrick) Halloran, Linda (William) Ziegler; son, Larry Lewandowski; daughter, Lisa Lewandowski (Brian Wiseman); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Marjorie Kumma, Arlyce Van Cleve, Vernice Theis, Sharon Quick, Donald Stimpson and Kathy (Kenny) Blommer. Preceded in death by husband, Tom Theis; granddaughter, Nichole Lee; parents, Charles and Clara Stimpson; sisters, Arlene Stimpson, Margaret Hein;...

Kim Can Le

May 25, 2017

KIM CAN LE

A Very Bright Candle

God is light. In Him there is no darkness at all.

He places that light into each of us who call on his name, and yet it seems there are some in which that flame burns a bit brighter, not because God...

Matthew Evjen Taylor

May 24, 2017

Matthew will be deeply missed by his mother, Lisa Taylor; father, Brad Taylor; brother, Christian; grandparents, Mary Ann and Harry Schaffran, Lynne Krempin and Ted Taylor; aunt and uncle, Karla and Jim Schardin; cousins, Olivia and Ben; many, many friends. Matt loved hunting with his grandfather on the family farm.  He was a senior at Eden Prairie High School...

Nelda Louise Leckner

May 23, 2017

Nelda Louis Leckner age 92, of Mtka, passed away on May 23, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Leona and Cleo Young; sister, Lucille Young; and beloved son, Robert (Kathleen). Survived Marvin, her loving husband of 75 years; grandsons, Chris (Angel) and Kent (DeEtte); great-granddaughters, Claire, Amelia, Rachel and Meghan; cherished nieces and friends. Louise will forever be remembered...

Thomas Anthony Victorian

May 23, 2017

Thomas Anthony Victorian was born on September 2, 1957 in Gaylord, Minnesota. He was the son of Anthony and Joanne (Kostecka) Victorian. Tom was baptized on 9/15/1957 and confirmed in his faith on 3/4/1969. Tom attended Catholic School in Silver Lake first through sixth grade. Tom graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1976 and furthered his education at...

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Durant

May 22, 2017

Durant, Elizabeth M. “Betty”, age 87, of Crystal passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 22, 2017. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Warren; 1 sister and 4 brothers.  Survived by children, Karen (Mark) Wills, Deb (Wayne) Reinhardt, Cathy Durant, Patty (Tom) Knapp, Paul, and Tom (Julie); 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Lorraine Kneissel,...

Charles G Lymangood

May 22, 2017

Born 7.22.55 in Oak Park, IL to William R. & Lorraine Lymangood. Chuck was a child model who appeared in Montgomery Ward Christmas Catalog. He was a 1973 Graduate of Naperville Central HS (lettered in wrestling), 1977 Cum Laude Graduate SIU (dbl. majors Religious Studies & Psychology with minor in Classical Studies), 1982 Graduate of Luther-NW Seminary (MA), as...

James Max

May 21, 2017

James Max of Plymouth, called Home to God, May 21, 2017 at age 72.  He will be deeply missed by Bonnie, his wife of 50 years; children, Gennell (David) Lue, Sarah Carpenter, Naomi Max and Joshua (Kelly) Max; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, John and Scott Johnson; sister, Kim (John) Dinsley and many other relatives and friends....

Robert Douglas Hankins

May 21, 2017

Robert Douglas Hankins, age 95 passed away May 21, 2017 in Annandale. Robert was born in Minneapolis on June 8, 1921. He was a World War II veteran and a former resident and employee of the City of Robbinsdale. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, June Hankins and parents, Lewis and Rose Hankins. He is survived by...

Lorraine Marie Meehan

May 20, 2017

Survived by daughter Elaine (Joseph) Pellish; sons Richard Meehan & Robert (Amy) Meehan; grandchildren Colleen (Maximiller) De Oliveira , Bridget, Michael (Celia), and John Pellish, James, Emily, Mary Jo & Matthew Meehan; great grandchildren Logen De Oliveira and Zoey Pellish; brothers Richard & Joseph (Barbara) Cavanaugh; sister Mary (Ed) Schumacher; many nieces, nephews and loving family. Preceded in death...

Eloise Grace Gross

May 20, 2017

Gross (Shellenbarger), Eloise G., age 85 of Brooklyn Center passed away on May 20, 2017.  Preceded in death by husband, James; parents, Earl and Grace Shellenbarger; and brother, Earl.  Survived by children, Susan (John) Lindstrom, Mike Gross & Cheryl Thoreson; grandchildren Erik (Sarah), Matt (Alissa), Becky (Todd), Amanda, Zack & Jakob; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Beverly) Shellenbarger;...

Mary Louise Gully Dorr

May 19, 2017

Mary Gully Dorr, age 89, Minneapolis, died peacefully May 19, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband Leo J. "Bud" Dorr, parents Matthew W. and Caroline Gully; nine siblings, Raymond, John, Clifford, Daniel, William  and Aloysius Gully; Irene Vaplon, Josephine Nunberg and Barbara Irvine. Mary was raised on a grain and livestock farm in ND. Graduating from high school...

K.C. Thompson

May 18, 2017

K.C. Thompson, age 60 of Columbia Heights died suddenly on 5/18/2017. Preceded in death by mother, Zana; and brother, Richard.  Survived by partner, P.G. Dudda; sister, Sharon (Tom) Jacobs; nieces, Ginny (Jim) Grassman and Toni Meadows; other relatives and friends.

Interment Glen Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to...

Llewellyn Beethoven Skinner

May 18, 2017

Lew was born July 18, 1933 in Camden, Alabama to Byron R. and Minnie A. Skinner.  He was raised in Alabama and was able to travel throughout the United States, working as a salesman. He retired in Minnesota, living for many years at the Benedictine Health Care Center. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM   Monday, May 22...

Mickey Charles Nelson

May 17, 2017

Nelson, Mickey Charles, age 56 of Ramsey passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2017.  Devoted husband, father, and avid sportsman.  Preceded in death by parents, Janet and George Nelson; brother, Dan Nelson; and father-in-law, Stanley Meyers, Sr.  Survived by wife of 35 years, Ana; daughters, Marissa and Riley; siblings, George B. Nelson, Jr. (Lucy), Peg Werner (Nathan), Jean (Harve)...

George R. Smida

May 17, 2017

Smida, George R.

Age 85 of Brooklyn Park.  Survived by wife  Pat; sons Chuck Smida (Mary Lee Bertram), Rick Smida and daughter Lynn Smida Otto (Stephen); grandchildren Amy, Andrea, April,  Alissa, Kathryn, Karisa, Kyle, Nathan, Vanessa & Andrew; 19 great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by his parents George and Louscinda Wosmek Smida. George was a...

Mary Lou Dahlin

May 17, 2017

Mary Lou Dahlin, age 86, formerly of Brooklyn Center passed away May 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by parents, Walter and Frieda Gates; brothers, Walter Gates Jr. and Robert Gates and son-in-law, Tom Lauzon. She is survived by children, John (Ruth), Robert (Judy), Diane Lauzon, Jeff, Laura (Jim) Schroer and Kurt (Angela); 10 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other...