Obituaries

Marion Victoria Merz

Marion Victoria Merz

Dec 27, 2023

Marion Victoria Merz, age 87, of Maple Plain, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

She was preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Anna Alvina (Yung) Merz; nephews, Anthony and Emil Merz; sister-in-law, Rosa Marie Merz.

Marion is survived by brother, Paul Merz; niece, Julie (Frank) Smaron and their children, Anna (Scott), Matthew (Anne), Peter...

Joan Elizabeth (Bailey)  Nelson

Joan Elizabeth (Bailey) Nelson

Dec 26, 2023

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Mass of Christian Burial for Joni Nelson

Joan “Joni” Elizabeth Nelson passed away on December 26, 2023. The youngest of five children, she was born on September 16, 1960, in Ottumwa, Iowa...

Steven James Heaton

Steven James Heaton

Dec 26, 2023

Steven James Heaton, age 67 of Maple Grove, passed away in his home on December 26, 2023. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 6, 1956, to parents Delfina and Harley Heaton. Steven’s family moved around frequently during his childhood for his parents’ military careers – Delfina in the Marines and Harley in the Navy. Based in Laurel,...

Mildred "Millie" M. Schreiber

Mildred "Millie" M. Schreiber

Dec 26, 2023

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Mass of Christian Burial for Mildred "Millie" Schreiber

Mildred “Millie” M. Schreiber, age 75 of New Hope, passed away on December 26, 2023.

Millie...

Darvig "Darb" A. Vieburg

Darvig "Darb" A. Vieburg

Dec 25, 2023

Darvig "Darb"  A. Vieburg age 91 of St. Louis Park.

Survived by his loving wife, Muriel; daughters, Karen (John) Loheit and Rebecca (Victor) Elliott; grandchildren, Jennifer Loheit, Elizabeth Loheit, Jamielee (James) Kiefert, Alexander (Pamela) Elliott; and brother, James (Nancy) Vieburg.

Preceded in death by son, Daniel; parents, Marie and Allen Vieburg; and in-laws Sylvia and...

Bernadette Catherine Mary (Sipe)  Nolan

Bernadette Catherine Mary (Sipe) Nolan

Dec 24, 2023

Bernadette Catherine Mary (Sipe) Nolan was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 28, 1944 to parents, Walt and Elizabeth (Altendorf) Sipe. She was welcomed into heaven on December 24, 2023 in Blaine, Minnesota.

Bernadette’s father Walt owned Sipe and Gray Oil Company for over 60 years and had eleven stations around the metro area. He spoiled Bernadette...

Lester J. Swenson

Lester J. Swenson

Dec 23, 2023

Lester J. Swenson, age 84 of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2023. Les is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Darlene; his children Greg (Jamie) Swenson, Cindy (John) Resman; five grandchildren who were the apple of his eye – Kristina (Stephen) Dennison, Kyle Swenson, William Resman, Annika Resman and Lilah Resman; and many other...

Catherine (Cathy) Ann Jones

Catherine (Cathy) Ann Jones

Dec 22, 2023

Catherine (Cathy) A. Jones,  age 80 of Crystal, passed away Dec. 22, 2023 at her home.  She was an amazing and loving mother, Grammy and GG.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Marie (Horgan) Striker; brothers, Dick and Tom; many special loved ones.

Cathy is survived by her daughter, Chris (Dennis)...

Brian R Cain

Brian R Cain

Dec 22, 2023

Brian Richard Cain,

lifelong North Minneapolis resident, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2023.

Beloved Son, Born on May 20, 1970 to Richard and Kathleen Cain (Dick and Kay). Preceded in death by Grandparents; Gordon and Mary Cain; Leo and Theresa Murphy. Aunts and Uncles; Tom Murphy, John and Marranne Reed. Cousin Beth...

Margaret Eileen (Grehan)  Fitzgerald

Margaret Eileen (Grehan) Fitzgerald

Dec 21, 2023

Fitzgerald, Margaret (Eileen)

91, died December 21, 2023.  Eileen was born in Co. Sligo, Ireland, to John and Molly Grehan. She was raised in Cloonacool, surrounded by her loving family Mick, Bride, Mame, Patrick, Kathleen, Joseph, Shane, Ann and Paschal.  She immigrated with her sister, Bride, to their Aunt Margaret’s home in Northeast Minneapolis where they tried...

Marlys M. Teteris

Marlys M. Teteris

Dec 21, 2023

Marlys M. Teteris, age 88 of Holiday Island, Arkansas, passed away on December 21, 2023.

Marlys is survived by her children, Mark (Eva) Teteris, Scott (Leslie) Teteris; grandchildren, Allegra, Alyssa, Jacquelyn; stepdaughter, Guna Beitz; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gunars; siblings, Melrose, Dean, Lorne, Arlen; son-in-law, Robert...

Eli Erik Hawks

Eli Erik Hawks

Dec 21, 2023

An "On Demand Recording" of Eli's service is available by

clicking here or on the "Click to access video" icon below the service information.

Hawks, Eli Erik

age 41 of Saint Louis Park, passed away on December...

Rachel M. Gerhardt

Rachel M. Gerhardt

Dec 21, 2023

Rachel (Grandstrand) Gerhardt of Minneapolis, MN, was born on December 4, 1990, to David and Karen Grandstrand.  Rachel grew up in the Dellwood and Orono suburbs of Minneapolis/St. Paul.  Her early childhood was spent building forts, swimming, playing house, etc. with her older brother, Paul, who was her best friend while also being the typical older brother...

Verna A. Thurs

Verna A. Thurs

Dec 21, 2023

Verna A. Thurs, age 92, of Hopkins, formerly of Plymouth.

Verna is preceded in death by husband Orville and daughter, LeeAnn Armstrong. She is survived by daughters, Janice Thurs-Sherlock and Nancy Kennedy; son-in-law, David Armstrong; grandchildren, Chris Armstrong (Jackie), Patrick Armstrong (Jaimi), Daniel Armstrong (Becky), Katherine DeVeau (Jim), Megan Fried (Andrew), Melissa Onan (Dave), Madeline and Zack...

Pamela T. Perry

Pamela T. Perry

Dec 20, 2023

Pam Perry, age 70 of Plymouth, passed away December 20, 2023 in Mankato, MN.  She was preceded in death by parents Anna Mae Perry and Chester Perry; brother Paul Perry, sisters Debby Perry and Nancy Perisian; niece Julie Starin; nephew David Lyons; great nieces Olivia Lyons and Ruby Mae Musser; great nephew Gabriel Cabrera and Robert Legatt.  Survived by...

Mary Catherine (Bauer)  Krogstad

Mary Catherine (Bauer) Krogstad

Dec 20, 2023

Krogstad, Mary Catherine (Bauer)

Age 88 of Plymouth, formerly Crystal, passed away peacefully at North Memorial Medical Center on December 20, 2023, after a brief illness.

Mary was preceded in death by her three children; son Tony Krogstad, daughter Brenda Krogstad and daughter Michele (Shelly) Steward.  She is survived by her husband of 67 years...

James Orville Anderson

James Orville Anderson

Dec 19, 2023

To view the memorial service, for James, please click on the livestream link below:

Memorial Service for James O. Anderson

Anderson, James O.

Age 79 of Robbinsdale, passed away on December 19, 2023.

Jim was a U.S. Air Force veteran, where...

Edward M. Kalal

Edward M. Kalal

Dec 19, 2023

Edward (Ed) Milton Kalal, age 82 of Crystal, MN, strummed his last song and took his last ride on December 19th, 2023.

Ed was born on Sept 18th, 1941, in New Prague, MN to parents Frank and Mary Jane (Steck). After graduating high school in Prior Lake, Ed earned a bachelor’s and master’s from the University of...

Barbara A. Conrad

Barbara A. Conrad

Dec 19, 2023

Survived by her loving husband, Steve; children, Andy (Annalisa) Conrad and Kelsey Conrad; grandson, James; sister, Kari (Dan) Hustad; sister-in-law, Jenny Conrad; brother-in-law, Scott Conrad; many family and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and John Johnson; in-laws, Dorothy and Eugene Conrad; brother-in-law, Jeff Conrad.

A gathering in Celebration of Her Life will...

Richard "Rick" Shorten

Richard "Rick" Shorten

Dec 19, 2023

Shorten, Richard "Rick" R.

of Saint Louis Park, passed away on December 19, 2023. Rick is survived by loving father, Bob Shorten; children and nieces. He is preceded in death by mother, Camille Shorten; sisters, LuAnn Price and Debbie Shorten Gibson.

Graveside Service 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Avenue...

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