Bertha Velasco

Jul 18, 2016

Bertha Velasco, age 85 of Brooklyn Center, returned home to her Heavenly Father July 18, 2016. A member of St. Alphonsus Church, she was instrumental in the formation of the Spanish Parish. She had a love of church, family & travel and was loved by all who knew her. Philip was her life “in spite of all”. Such a...

Sheila Mae (McNeive) Anderson

Jul 18, 2016

Survived by son, Michael (Romy) Anderson; daughter, Kathleen Anderson; and granddaughter, Erin Anderson. Preceded in death by husband, Richard Anderson; and sister Maureen Hedlund.

Nothing made Sheila happier than being around her family and lifelong childhood friends. She connected with people, always curious about what was going on in their lives. She simply loved people, unconditionally. She...

Alden Vincent Halloran

Jul 17, 2016

Al was born Feb. 26, 1918 in Minneapolis, and he passed away peacefully on July 17, 2016. Al is survived by his loving second wife of 32 years , Doris Carol Gross Halloran, children Peggy (Otto) Schmid, Kathy (Farhad) Rassouli, Denny (Sue) Halloran, Maureen McFarland, daughter-in-law Becky Halloran, stepchildren Edward (Lois) Gross, Maureen (Terry) deBruyn, 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren,...

Joanne Braun

Jul 17, 2016

BRAUN, JOANNE (Joan Emig),

age 85, of Brooklyn Park entered the eternal kingdom of God on July 17, 2016.

Joan and her loving husband of 65 years, Jerry, were founding members of St. Alphonsus Parish in 1959 and she was active in the women’s society and the senior choir.  Upon moving to Maple Grove they...

Dennis O'Connor

Jul 16, 2016

O’Connor, Dennis, age 82, of New Hope, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born April 2, 1934 in Emporia, Kansas, to John and Genevieve O’Connor. Preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Jack and Pat. Married for 59 years to the love of his life, Maureen White O’Connor. Denny grew up in Kansas City, Missouri; graduated from...

Robert J. Raskob

Jul 15, 2016

Robert J. Raskob of Plymouth, passed away July 15, 2016 at age 90. Co-founder of Medina Entertainment Center in 1956; lifelong member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church; active with the chamber of commerce and Plymouth Lions.  Past President of MN Ballroom Operators Assn. Preceded in death by wife, Geri; daughter, Kathy; sister, Leona Koelfgen; brothers, Cliff, Les,...

Helen Marie Thompson

Jul 14, 2016

Thompson, Helen Marie

(Chyba)

age 89, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully July 14, 2016. She is loved and will be deeply missed by children Terri (Rick) Neby and Charlie (Colleen) Thompson; grandchildren Jennifer (Nick) Lowry, Amanda (Jason Dintzner) Neby, Nicole (Will) Engasser, Tyler (Emily Pozarski) Thompson, and Connor (Bailey) Thompson; great-grandchild Amelia Lowry; like-sons Jim...

Dorna Waters

Jul 11, 2016

Dorna passed peacefully July 11, 2016 surrounded by her family, as she made her final journey. She leaves behind her sister-in-law and brother Donna and Dan Fradin, their children Dani (Tim), Michael (Corina), and Mindy (Adam), along with 7 grandnieces and nephews. Dorna has many friends both in Virginia and her adopted state of Minnesota who will miss her...

Michael John Gaspar

Jul 10, 2016

Michael John Gaspar, 78, lost his battle against cancer and died peacefully at his home in Plymouth, MN on July 10. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 53 years of marriage, Gloria Jean Gaspar and five children Jeff (Karen), Todd (Tracy), Keith (Pam), Marshelle (Steve) and Troy (Jennifer), 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild, siblings Marcus, Lois, Ellen,...

Nathaniel Aaron Hagen

Jul 9, 2016

Survived by his loving life companion, Stephanie; their children, Aidan and Stella; parents, Beth and Steve Hagen; sister, Stevi Hagen and her son, Wyatt; grandmothers, Esther Rickabaugh, Sandy Wilson and Nora Oxberger; family and many friends.

SERVICES Visitation

Saturday, July 16, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gearty-Delmore St....

Bennett "Ben" E. Borgeson

Jul 9, 2016

Ben served in the US Army during WW II and was a long time member of the St. Louis Park VFW Ritual team.  He retired from Cargill after 43 years in the cargo dispatch office.  He was an avid golfer and active member of Spirit of Christ Community Lutheran Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66...

Mary Agnes Koltes

Jul 8, 2016

Mary Agnes Koltes, Age 77, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully July 8, 2016. Mary was born in St. Paul on January 3, 1939, to Werner and Agnes Koltes of St. Paul. Mary's life was anything but ordinary, and she lived it boldly. Mary was a sister to Skip, Greg, Laurie and Joanne. Her adventurous spirit to live made for...

Anne M. (Fuentes) Anderson

Jul 6, 2016

With a big heart and amazing spirit that was uniquely hers, Anne Renckens (Fuentes) Anderson spent every day of her 63 years living and loving life to the fullest. She was an incredibly caring labor and delivery nurse who took great joy bringing new life into this world for 42 years. But it was her role as...

Mary Nielsen

Jul 5, 2016

Mary Nielsen, age 57, of Crystal.  God called her home on July 5, 2016.  She graduated from Anoka High School in 1977 and worked for Hennepin County.  Mary liked to garden and go to the lake. Holding the gates open and welcoming her to Heaven were her husband, Arthur; father, Robert P. Theisen; sister, Diane Hershberger; brother, Mark Theisen....

Joyce Emily Borgen

Jul 5, 2016

She was an exceptionally devoted wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and friend.  She was a caring, loving “people person” who brought much joy to everyone who knew her.  Joyce will be incredibly missed by all who loved her. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Donald; son, Scott; parents, Ruth and Reino Niemi. Survived by her children,...

Darrow Chelte

Jul 5, 2016

Darrow F. Chelte, age 90 of Plymouth. Proudly served in the United States Navy in WWII. Longtime employee of Tennant company. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Jean; sons, Steven (Debby) and Keven (Jullie); 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother, Vern; sisters, Eleanor and Aggie; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by...

Phyllis Jean Voight

Jul 5, 2016

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Willard, Sr.; son, Willard, Jr. and her little angels, grandchildren, Brian and Michelle Bonacci.

Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope. SERVICES Visitation

Saturday, July 9, 2016 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel 3888 West Broadway Robbinsdale,...

Robert J. Dorff

Jul 4, 2016

Robert J. Dorff, 91, of Golden Valley, passed away July 4, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Mavis. Survived by daughters, Vicky (David) and Deanna (Jeff); sons, Paul (Karen) and Michael (Darlene); eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Prayer service at 7:00 pm.

Visitation one hour prior to...

Alice (Schwab) Hochstein

Jul 4, 2016

Alice Hochstein (Schwab) 93, of Minnetonka, passed away July 4, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Walter. Survived by children; Linda (Bill) Weber, Rick Hystone, Debra (Jesse) Wilhoite, Joni (Herbert) Wall, and Kim (Kerry) Hochstein; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. SERVICES...

Genevieve (Bunny) Remillard

Jul 3, 2016

Genevieve “Bunny” Remillard, age 87, of Minnetonka, passed away on Sunday July 3, 2016. Bunny was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Josephine (Sifert) Remillard; sister, Charlotte Howard; brothers-in-law, Robert Howard and Earl Johnson. She is survived by her sister, Lynette Johnson of Minnetonka; nieces, Stephanie (Mike) Mulherin of Mansfield, OH and Dr. Jennifer (Troy) Smith of...