Obituaries
Darlene E. McGowan
Feb 2, 2017
Of Otsego, formerly of Golden Valley, died peacefully at home on February 2, 2017, surrounded by and with the love of her family. Survived by her loving husband, Dick; daughters, Pam Kuntuzos, Lynn Zang and her husband, Gene, Nancy Schlee and her husband, Nick; grandchildren, Megan Kuntuzos, AJ and Shannon Schlee; brother-in-law, Ken McGowan and his wife, Pat; nieces,...
Margaret E. Cooper
Feb 1, 2017
Preceded in death by husband, Cleman and sister, Ann Higgins. Survived by children, Deborah (Dennis) Picotte, Sandra (Gary) Vaughn, Brett (Vicki) Cooper and Karen (Kevin) Ott; grandchildren, Melissa (Mike), Ryan (Brianna), Miles (Laurie), Travis (Tammy), Chelsea, Daniel, Matt, Abby, Joseph, Justin and Jenna; great-grandchildren, Kody, Easton, Amiyah, Christian, Jana, Jessica, Alyssa, Kailey, Karley, Joshua and soon to be, Ava;...
Helen M. Weiss
Jan 30, 2017
Helen M. (Kalitowski) Weiss, age 88, of New Hope, passed away January 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, Anthony and Martha Kalitowski; brothers, Ed and Harry; sister, Margaret. Helen is survived by children, Cheryl Weibeler (Lawrence Rossini), Susan (John) Daugherty and William (Dawn); six grandsons; older sister, Dorothy Durr. Helen was diagnosed with MS...
Joseph B. Guenther
Jan 30, 2017
Joseph B. Guenther, age 78 of Duluth, MN, passed away January 30, 2017 in St. Martin. Joe served in the Army National Guard. He retired in 2003 after 30 years with Thermotech and 20 years with Sather Engineers. Joe loved skiing, dancing, fishing, hunting and traveling. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Betty; parents...
Cecilia Odziomek
Jan 29, 2017
Formerly of Chicago. Preceded in death by parents John and Mary Minkalis Odziomek; brother Norbert; sisters Lorraine Odziomek and Dolores (Thomas) Batina. Survived by nephew Thomas (Katherine) Batina; great nephews Tom and Greg Batina; great niece Marianne Batina. Her distinguished advertising career spanned four decades. Cecilia progressed from a secretary to become Vice President of Media Services with Compton...
Arnold E. Johnson
Jan 29, 2017
Arnie was born on July 12th 1938. He grew up in Minneapolis and continued to reside around the area his entire life. Arnie was dealt a difficult hand in life. His childhood was hard at times and he was diagnosed with MS when he was only 26. None of these things ever stopped him from reaching his full potential....
Michael J. Catton
Jan 27, 2017
Michael J. Catton, ag e 54 of Maple Grove passed away unexpectedly on Jan 27th. He is preceded in death by mother, Carol; grandparents, Carl and Irene Swanson; grandmother, Eudora Catton; mother-in-law, Penny Lohmiller. Survived by wife, Beckie; son, Matthew; daughter, Kateleen; father, Darrell; sisters, Kelley (Pat), Julie, Lori (Kip) and Kara; father-in-law, John Lohmiller; brother-in-law, Chip Lohmiller (Kari)...
David Michael Sankey
Jan 27, 2017
David Michael Sankey, age 38 of Plymouth. Survived by mother Donna; sister Leah (Ben) Crane; nieces and nephew Georgia, Vivian & Thomas Crane; grandma Margaret Gronert aunts Bonnie (Doug) Church, Teri Gronert, & Sheri Gronert uncles Dan (Cindy Shetka) Gronert, Bill (Diane) Sankey, & Bob Judy Sankey and many cousins. Preceded in death by father Mike Sankey; grandparents Don...
Marvyl Y. Fisher
Jan 26, 2017
Marvyl Y. Fisher, age 87 of Robbinsdale passed away on January 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, Ed in 1994. She is survived by sons, Mark (Cyndy) Fisher and Michael (Christy) Fisher; grandchildren, Jennifer (Derek) Perlich, Jillian (John) Schumer, Ryan (Krisanne) Fisher, Joshua (Shelly) Otto-Fisher, Reanna (Ryan) Roberts, Zachariah (Calla) Otto-Fisher, Kharli Fisher; 9 great-grandchildren; other...
Gwendoline M. Lange
Jan 25, 2017
Gwendoline M. Lange, 89, of Crystal, passed away Wed. January 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Minnie Miller; son, Dick Sweet; brother, Roy Miller. Gwendoline is survived by sons, Larry (Susan) Sweet, Thom Sweet & Donna and Bob (Karen) Lange; four grandchildren, Larry (Alice) Sweet, Don Sweet, Haley Sweet and Tom (Michelle) Weller; two...
Frances L. Klippenes
Jan 25, 2017
Frances L. Klippenes, age 91 of St. Louis Park went to be with the Lord Jan 25, 2017. Born Dec. 18, 1925 in Twiggs County, GA, she was preceded in death by husband, Charles A. in 2009 and son, Charles M. in 2011. She is survived by son, Stephen (Lynne); daughter-in-law, Bonnie; 4 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and...
Rodger Anderson
Jan 24, 2017
Survived by wife, Janet; children, Laurie (Michael) Janssen, Michael (Janelle) Anderson, Carolyn Bills; grandchildren, Josh and Faith Janssen, Megan (Jacob) Lambert, Nathan and Adam Bills; great grandson, Ayden Berndtson; brother, John (Wendy) Anderson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by grandson, Jacob Bills. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Elim Lutheran Church or Urban...
Clare Susan Humphrey
Jan 24, 2017
Clare Susan Humphrey, age 26, of Wayzata, died on January 24, 2017 after a long struggle with an eating disorder and depression. Clare was a shining light with deep intelligence, a wonderful sense of humor and a beautiful smile; she loved politics, the Minnesota Twins, music, reality TV shows, "borrowing" other people's clothes, dragonflies and little children. Clare had...
Virginia "Ginny" W. Dwyer
Jan 23, 2017
Virginia "Ginny" W. Dwyer, passed away January 23, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and John Dwyer. Ginny was a 43 year member of the St. Louis Park American Legion Auxiliary Post 282. She marched and carried colors in countless parades and National Conventions. The American Legion was her family and she will be deeply...
Stanley Gaffney
Jan 23, 2017
Formerly of St Louis Park. Survived by wife of 32 years, Nancy (Kolb) Gaffney; daughter, Diane Gaffney (Perham); son, Jeff Gaffney (Excelsior); step-children, Tami Spicer and Shane Sams; sisters, Karen Angelson, Katherine Nichols, Joy Krogstad; brother, Lowell "Butch" Gaffney; grandchildren, Bridie, Grace, Tabor, Ty and Teegan Gaffney; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved dog,...
Nancy Biesemeier
Jan 23, 2017
Nancy Biesemeier, age 78 of Bloomington, passed away Jan. 23, 2017. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Nancy was preceded in death by husband, Dennis. She is survived by children, Denise (Paul) Stresnak, Charlotte Tuttle (Piotr), Diann Biesemeier, Dennis (Julie) Biesemeier, and De De (Eric) Nygren; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice and Debbie; brothers, Samuel and Jake;...
Jeanette Pugh
Jan 23, 2017
Preceded in death by husband, Edgar; parents, Michael and Josephine Osgar; brothers, Mitchell and Eugene; sister, Lorraine. Survived by children Darlene (Bruce) Knoke, Donald (Carolyn), Douglas (Connie), Thomas (Deanna), Timothy, Theresa (Jeff) Kortman, and Rita Pugh. 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 2 sisters; and many more relatives and friends. “Nana-Nette” loved bingo, pull tabs, classic movies, musicals,...
Wayne Slaton
Jan 22, 2017
Wayne Scott Slaton age 62 of Plymouth, passed away Jan. 22, 2017. Preceded in death by mother, Lois. Survived by wife, Deborah; son, Mike (Ramala) Slaton; son, Steve (Wendy) Slaton; daughter, Erin Rebecca Slaton; 5 grandchildren; father, Gunther (Sally) Slaton; sister, Ellen (Jack) Devine; brother Eric (Patty) Slaton, and other relatives and friends. Possible memorial gathering at a later...
Msgr. Stanleynec Sr
Jan 21, 2017
Msgr. Stanley J. Srnec, 98, of New Prague, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Msgr. was ordained September 26, 1942 at the Cathedral of St. Paul, and was Pastor of the Church of St. Raphael, Crystal from 1970 to 1996. He was a member of the Fr. William Blum Knights of Columbus Council. He was preceded in death by...
Rose M. Fier
Jan 21, 2017
Rose M. Fier, age 87, formerly of Golden Valley, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Rose is survived by children, Teresa (John) Mucci, Robert Fier, Fr. Brian Fier, Kristin (Kevin) Welin, Justin (Janice) Fier & Jonathan (Susan) Vaughan-Fier; grandchildren, Noah, Lily, Jeffrey, Jennifer, David, Katherine, Madeline, Jessica, Owen & Bennett; sister, Anne Masters; sister-in-law, Pat Bydlon. She was preceded...
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