Obituaries

Todd Palashewski

Todd Palashewski

Oct 8, 2017

Todd Palashewski age 51 of Zimmerman passed away Oct. 8, 2017 after complications from heart surgery. Todd was a machinist with Lowell, Inc. for over 30 years.  He enjoyed sharing his passion of hunting and fishing with his family and friends.  Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Carol; step-daughter, Jamie Baer and his favorite hunting dog, Cooter. He...

Rita Casserly

Rita Casserly

Oct 7, 2017

Rita K. Casserly, age 79 of Robbinsdale, passed away at home with her family present on Oct. 7, 2017. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ron; sister, Doris Solmonson; grandson, Kevin Casserly. She will be missed by her children, Suzanne Phelps, Steve (Janet) Koppe, Michael (Rey) Casserly, Dan Casserly, Colleen Casserly; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, great-great grandson, Jeremiah and...

Kevin Burns

Kevin Burns

Oct 7, 2017

E. Kevin Burns, age 94, of New Hope passed away on October 7, 2017. He is survived by children, Paul (Monica), Dan (Donna) and Mary Baker; grandchildren, Jon (Sarah) Burns, Krista Burns, Sean Burns, Amy (Aaron) Clark, Theresa (Dustin) Lucito, Danielle (Matt) Kanive, Michelle (Pierre) Harris, Bruce Baker; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Andie, Cooper, Gwenn, Adelaide, Arlo and Dagny; sisters, Rita...

James Polk

James Polk

Oct 7, 2017

James Polk, 79, of St. Louis Park, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. Graveside services will be 10:45 am Wednesday, October 18 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, meeting at Assembly Area #2 at 10:30.

Please meet at Assembly Area #2 at 10:30. SERVICES Graveside Service

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:45 AM...

Ellen Ahlm

Ellen Ahlm

Oct 7, 2017

Ellen E. Ahlm, age 88 of Minnetonka. Survived by husband, Walter; daughter, Connie Pratt (Larry); son, Brad (Dawn); grandchildren, Dr. Angela Pratt (Greg Weddle), Garrett Ahlm, Daniel Ahlm and Amanda Blake (Kallan). Funeral 2 PM Wednesday at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel 3888 W. Broadway with visitation beginning at 1 PM. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Jeanne  M. Bergstrom

Jeanne M. Bergstrom

Oct 6, 2017

Jeanne M. Bergstrom, age 90 of Golden Valley. Preceded in death by sister, Helen and brothers, John and William. Survived by children, Randy (Kristine), Lindsay (Monica) and Caron Reed (Jason); grandchildren, Katherine, Laura, Colleen and Andrew; sister, Marguerite Gaasch OSF.; brothers, Michael and Robert Gaasch; sister-in-law, Rita Gaasch; other relatives and friends. Jeanne was a longtime employee with the...

Valentina Zychkova

Valentina Zychkova

Oct 6, 2017

Valentina (Ali) Zychkova, a ge 22 of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2017 and went to be with Jesus.  Ali fought a courageous 9 month battle with cancer before finally being overwhelmed by this ravaging disease. She was born in St Petersburg, Russia before moving to Minneapolis at the age of 9.  She was a 2014...

Denise  A. Ketter

Denise A. Ketter

Oct 5, 2017

Denise A. Ketter, age 61 of Roseville. Preceded in death by father, George Ketter. Survived by mother, Joyce Ketter; brothers, Steven, Roger (Melissa), Joseph (April) and Terrance (Lynn); aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.

11:00 AM, Friday, October 13, 2017 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 2739 Stinson Blvd. St. Anthony, MN Visitation 1 hour prior to...

Thomas  Joseph Arseneau

Thomas Joseph Arseneau

Oct 4, 2017

Thomas Arseneau was born in Crystal, Minnesota, on November 25, 1963.  He graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 1987.  On August 31, 1991, Thomas married the love of his life, Shannon.

Thomas was a passionate husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He had a love of life and lit up a room with his smile and...

Patricia  Margaret Nielsen

Patricia Margaret Nielsen

Oct 3, 2017

Patricia Margaret Nielsen, age 58 of Hutchinson, died October 3, 2017 after fighting Acute Leukemia. Preceded in death by daughter, Joleen; dad, George; mom, Margaret; Aunt, Elaine; sister-in-law, Sandy and nephew, Gabe.  Survived by 4 brothers, Greg, Mitch, John (Tami) and Bill; 3 sisters, Mary (Andy Nowling), Judy Braaten and Anne Nyhlen; her friend, Bill White and...

Jillaine  S. Stapleton

Jillaine S. Stapleton

Oct 2, 2017

Jillaine S. Stapleton, age 71 of Plymouth, passed away at home October 2nd. Jill is survived by husband Patrick T. Stapleton; daughters Angela J. Stapleton and Alissa M Johnson (Luke); grandchildren Scarlett and Easton; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents Matt and Mildred Spah and siblings Gwen, Ron and Steve.

Jill’s family...

Richard  D. Johnson

Richard D. Johnson

Oct 2, 2017

Richard D. Johnson of Plymouth, MN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior October 2 , 2017.  Richard was born July 1, 1936 in LaMoure, ND, to Herbert and Elmie (Mart) Johnson.  He was raised on the family farm in Badger Township near LaMoure.

Richard graduated from LaMoure High School in 1954 and...

Richard  "Dick" Shinn

Richard "Dick" Shinn

Oct 1, 2017

Shinn, Richard E. “Dick”, age 89 of Roseville, originally from St. Louis Park, passed away Oct. 1, 2017.  Preceded in death by brothers, Robert and David.  Survived by wife of 32 years, Wendy; son, Mark (Michelle); daughter, Barbara (Marc); grandchildren, Peter, Dominic, and Matteo; step-son, Jeff Mosca; siblings, Jim (Charlotte), Ruth (Howard) Griswold, and Margaret (Kenneth) Richard; numerous nieces...

Ruth  M. Rademacher

Ruth M. Rademacher

Sep 30, 2017

Ruth M. Rademacher, aged 87 of Robbinsdale, died September 30, 2017. Her parents and her brother predeceased her. She is survived by three cousins and many friends who enjoyed her wit and sense of humor along with her warm affection for all she met. She was a long-time resident of Robbinsdale, but had for the past five years resided...

Susan Ekstrand

Susan Ekstrand

Sep 27, 2017

Susan Ekstrand, 82, of Crystal, went to be with the Lord on Wed., Sept. 27, 2017. She was a loving wife of 61 years. Susan is survived by husband, Richard; daughters, Dixie (Glenn) Schoenrock and Julie (Ken) Holzkopf; grandchildren, Kyle and Kelsey; two great granddaughters.

Visitation one hour prior to the service....

Karen  Joyce Campbell

Karen Joyce Campbell

Sep 25, 2017

Karen Joyce (Nix) Campbell, 71, of Mora, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. Karen is survived by husband, Bruce; mom, Connie Nix; daughters, Cindy (Ricky) Sandera, Connie Desjarlait, Kari (Stevie) Walker and Lisa (Randy) Monson; step children, Wayne, Mark and Vern (Michelle) Campbell and Corinna (Tim) Majorins; grandchildren, Anthony, Marcus, Gary Jr., Aleesha, Cody, Myranda,...

Herman  J. Kashmarek

Herman J. Kashmarek

Sep 25, 2017

Herman, age 75 of Corcoran. Survived by wife Alice; children Terri Jaskowick (Dean), Ed Kashmarek, Deb (Dana) Schiller & Cara (Mike) Hotchkiss; grandchildren, Jacob, Justin, Kaitlin, Marissa, Jadin, Josh, Sara, Malina & Autumn; siblings Ken (Mary) Kashmarek, Karolyn Gerard, Linda (Mike) Forbrook, Leo (Teri) Kashmarek & Brian Kashmarek. Preceded in death by parents Martin and Clara Kashmarek. We have...

Robert Wollman

Robert Wollman

Sep 23, 2017

Robert, age 93 of St Therese Home, passed away peacefully on September 23rd. Survived by wife of 70 years, Charlotte; children Susan (Dennis) Bodem, Steve Wollman, Dan (Tracie) Wollman, Carolyn (Brian) Aydt, & Mark (Mary) Wollman; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Robert and twin brother Donald. Bob was a graduate of De La Salle...

John Severson

John Severson

Sep 23, 2017

Survived by daughters, Michelle (John) Garbarini and Erika Grand; grandchildren, Rikki, Carson, Hudson and Sophia Grand; siblings, Carl (Joyce) Severson, Tootie Vollrath, Virjean Pehlke, and Vonnie Bruno. Preceded in death by wife, Jenny Severson; and sister, Edith Backus. John enjoyed the outdoors, taking daily walks and fishing. He also took great pride in his lawn and landscaping. He especially...

Gary  Lee Livieri

Gary Lee Livieri

Sep 23, 2017

Gary Lee Livieri 61, of Brooklyn Park, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Gary was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman, who loved to camp and travel on cruises. He loved his family and spending time with them; he loved being involved with his kids and grandkids as they grew up. He worked at Graco for 30+years....