Obituaries

Elizabeth M. "Betty" Durant

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,...

James Max

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

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...

Eloise  Grace Gross

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;...

Lorraine  Marie Meehan

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...

Mary Louise Gully Dorr

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

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

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

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)...

Mary  Lou Dahlin

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...

George  R. Smida

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...

Hilary  Harold Vickman

Hilary Harold Vickman

May 16, 2017

Harold Hilary Vickman age 85 of Plymouth died peacefully on May 16, 2017 surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife, Yolanda Pastén Vickman; daughter, Mónica (Ralph) Ballard; son, Juan Ramón Vickman; granddaughters, Rita and Vera Ballard. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary; brother, Robert (Kay) Kane; sister, Georgia Mae (John) Kelly.

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Paul  Michael Skarstad

Paul Michael Skarstad

May 15, 2017

Skarstad, Paul Michael Paul Michael Skarstad, died peacefully Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home of more than 40 years in Plymouth at age 74. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Marna (Johnson) Skarstad; his sister, Dorothy Roseth and her husband, Wayne Roseth of Great Falls, MT; his son, Erik Skarstad and his wife, Robin Beck Skarstad of...

Jeff Chapman

Jeff Chapman

May 14, 2017

Jeff Chapman of New Hope, passed away May 14, 2017 at age 42.  Preceded in death by grandparents, Ray and Ann Chapman, Leonard and Margaret Carlson; Uncle Tom Survived by parents, Jim and Jean; sister, Jody Campbell and husband David; nieces and nephew, Cally, Brianna and Bryce Campbell; other loving relatives and friends.

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Frances  Ann McWhite

Frances Ann McWhite

May 13, 2017

Frances Ann McWhite, of Wayzata passed away May 13, 2017 at 93 years of age. She is survived by husband Bob McWhite, sons Bob Jr., Tim Sr. and wife Sharon McWhite; 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; sisters Jeanne McLeod, Joanne Martin, Peggy James and husband Dick, Mary Copeland and husband Roger; brother Bill Reed and wife Karen and...

George  E. Mogush

George E. Mogush

May 12, 2017

George E. Mogush, age 95, of Hopkins, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 12, 2017. George is survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Barbara (Bob) Hill, Mary Margaret “Meg” (Joe) Hillan; sons, Tom (Sandy) and Dave (Cindy); grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Cornelius, Robby and Carson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Darlene  Ann Huber

Darlene Ann Huber

May 12, 2017

Survived by loving husband of 49 years, Allen; son and daughter-in-law, Bradley Allen and Julie Marie; beloved granddaughter, Katelyn Marie; other family and friends. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

Visitation one hour before service. SERVICES...

Adeline Meskan

Adeline Meskan

May 12, 2017

Adeline Meskan, a resident of St. Louis Park, MN since 1952, passed away May 12 at home. She was born Feb 24, 1925 in New Prague to parents Dr. Thomas W. and Bessie Dobihal VanCura. She is survived by son Thomas (Alexandra); grandchildren John MacIver Meskan and Madeleine Taylor Meskan and 11 nieces and nephews. In addition to her...

Sophia  M. Lampley

Sophia M. Lampley

May 11, 2017

Preceded in death by son, Jerry Lampley; mother, Mable Hansen and father, Bill Moore; sisters, Caroline and Marie. Survived by daughter, Julie Lampley (Phillip Smith); son, Jeffery Lampley (Tony Heinz); daughter-in-law, Johneatha Lampley; grandchildren, DeLano (Marie Hanson), DeLaina (James Stansberry), Elizabeth and John; great-grandchildren, James, Jessy, AnjuLee, Fannie, James, Sophia, Julie Ann and Phillip; great-great-grandchildren, Jakihl, Ahjaneé, Aubree and...

Maria  K. Kapczynski

Maria K. Kapczynski

May 10, 2017

Maria K.  Kapczynski, 80, of Maple Plain, went to be with the Lord on Wed., May 10, 2017.  Born May 5, 1937 in Vilnius, Poland, she grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Maria was preceded in death by parents, Jozef and Helena Kozlowski; brother, Mikolai; sister, Janina. She is survived by loving husband, Alexandre; son, Pedro (Dalal); daughter, Maria...