René Elaine Plooster

Jan 7, 2016

Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Lowell; children, Paul (Emily) Plooster, Kathleen (Dan) Johnson, Mark (Cathy) Plooster and Rob (Lori) Pipal; grandchildren, Michael (Rachelle) Johnson, Katie (Sam) Heinzel, Ashlee Johnson, Scott Plooster, Angela (Brooks) Lambert and Melissa Plooster; great-grandchildren, Daniel and Natalie Johnson and Mason Heinzel. René was an active member of New Hope Church and Gideons International....

Kenneth "Ken" J. Ploof

Jan 6, 2016

Kenneth Jerome Ploof was born to John and Ann Ploof in Bird Island, Minnesota.  He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Bird Island.   Ken met the love of his life, Dorene (Dorrie) Sanger, in first grade and married her on September 17, 1960.   They were blessed with four daughters: Kim, Lisa, Kathy and Kris. Ken attended the University...

Irene A. Lohmann

Jan 6, 2016

Irene lived on the Maranatha Campus for 10 years. She was employed at Courage Center for 38 years. Survived by brother, Wallace (Rose) Lohmann of Zumbrota; brother-in-law, Robert Gray of New Hope; niece, Laurie Gray of Elk River; nephew, Robert Gray Jr. (Jamie) of Elk River; grandnephew, Corey Gray of Avon. Preceded in death by parents, Phillip and Esther;...

Marion Hazel Scott

Jan 6, 2016

Survived by daughter, Judy Riske of Maple Grove; grandsons, Brandon (Val) Riske of Rogers, Brett Riske of St. Michael; 2 great-grandsons; nieces, Maureen (Terry) Anderson of Chaska, Nan Scott of Brooklyn Park; step-niece, Judy Monahan (David) of Kansas City, Mo. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Hazel Scott; brother, Frank L. (Connie) Scott; son-in-law, Rodney Riske. Interment Gethsemane...

Britton "Brit" E. Toensing

Jan 4, 2016

Brit loved to bird-hunt, training his own dogs and getting his girls involved, too. He was a teacher for 10 years of Gun Safety for the DNR, and a tutor for Math Corp. He was a “Pay It Forward” kind of guy. Preceded in death by mother, Mary; brother, Stanley. He is survived by loving wife of 22 years,...

Dorothy E. Hase

Jan 3, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Vayne "Skip"; great-grandson, Nathan Peterson; Parents, A.J. and Theresa Henle; sister, Rosemary Virnig; brother, Ray Henle. Survived by daughters, Cynthia Hase, Patricia Derus (Larry), Barbara Peterson (Bryon), Theresa "Terri" Claycomb (Mark); 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Henle (Barb); nieces, nephews and friends. Dorothy graduated from the College of St Teresa in 1943. She...

Helen (Siedlecki) Kielas

Jan 3, 2016

Preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Siedlecki; husband, Michael; son, Dennis. Survived by son, Joe (Sali); daughter, Mary (Linda); sister, Irene Gonsior; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; extended family, Bob and Roseann, Denise and Dana, Joyce and Shannon; other relatives and friends. Helen’s family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their wonderful...

Harold E. Anderson

Jan 2, 2016

Survived by loving wife, Helen; children, Peggy (Bill) Pilacinski, Brian (Lea) Anderson, Barb (Jerry) Opitz, Joe (Becky) Anderson, Sheila (Greg) Larson; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. Harold served in WWII and was a member of Knaeble VFW Post #494, Northside American Legion #230 and Lucky 'Leven Cooties. Interment with military honors at Fort Snelling National...

Jean Swanson

Jan 2, 2016

Formerly of New Hope. Proud graduate of North High School Class of 1939. Preceded in death by husband, Harley; son, Jim; son-in-law, Kenneth and brothers-in-law, Merle and Bill Swanson. Survived by daughter, Kathy Kolvig; son, Gary (Monica) Swanson; grandchildren, Kris (Todd) Prokopec, Kara (Nate) Radke, Kory (Janice Frias) Kolvig, Zac and Ben Swanson; great-grandchildren, Evan and Adam Prokopec, Kenna...

Kelly J. Blevins

Jan 1, 2016

On January 1, 2016, our beloved son and brother passed in his sleep.  He was preceded in death by his father, MG Bob Blevins.  Survived by loving mother, Ginger; siblings Jeff (Nora McKinnon), Greg (Lora), Shelly Brain, Missy Mahoney (Jim), Tim (Marjie), Kerrie (Mike Walstrom) of Minnesota and Kris (Jason Smith) of Seattle, Wa.  Kelly will be remembered for...

Leone Knaeble-Hunter

Jan 1, 2016

Leone was a member of Sacred Heart parish for 80 years and was a member of the first graduating class of Sacred Heart School where her strong faith was formed.  Widowed at an early age with 10 children aged 2 to 18, she went to work and raised her children without assistance.  Her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary...

Carol "Toozie" Johnson

Dec 31, 2015

Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Lois Holten; brother, Arnold Holten. She will be missed by her sons, Cory (Sonya), Cullen (Trina) and Cardell (Kim); grandchildren, Ashley and Erik, Kiernan, Aleigha, Ellyandra and Celten, Libby, Maggie and Robbie; niece, Adel (Lyle) Hanson. Private Interment.

Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES...

John J. Kadlec, Jr.

Dec 31, 2015

Preceded in death by his first wife Carolyn; son Jeffrey; baby son Gregory; parents Jack and Margaret. Survived by wife Jane; daughter Eileen (Paul) Nygard; son Matthew (Kate) Kadlec; step-children, Andrew Eccleston (fiancée Danyell) and Rebecca Eccleston; grandchildren Chris, Keegan, Josie, Madison, Paige, and Johnny; brothers Gary (fiancée Lisa), Dan (Mary), and David (Susie) Kadlec; sister Mary (Horst) Hoch....

Francis Malat

Dec 30, 2015

Francis was born to Philip and Mary Malat of Mpls., Minn. He has joined in death with his loving wife Doris of 62 years. Survived by sister, Marie Bondi; sons, Robert (Nancy) and Thomas (Tammy); daughters, Terri and Marci; grandchildren, Bradley (Amy), Daniel and Melissa (Christian); great-grandchildren, Madison, Julianne, Clayton and Clara. Francis was an accomplished banjo player, golfer...

Donald Virant

Dec 29, 2015

Formerly of Lake Eshquaguma and Sun Lakes, AZ, died December 29, 2015, at Cornerstone Assisted Living in Plymouth, MN, just three days shy of his 92nd birthday. Don and Ruth enjoyed 65 loving years together. Don’s career as a mining engineer saw the Virants raising their five children in northern MN, Quebec, Canada and Tasmania, Australia. He served in...

Raymond Kopczeski

Dec 27, 2015

Preceded in death by wife, Rena; parents, William and Josephine; brother, Eugene; and sister, Deloris Bornetun.

Survived by daughter, Jan; son, William; sister, Lorraine Sandretzky; and many nieces and nephews. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery.

Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, December 31, 2015 11:00...

Helen Swanson

Dec 27, 2015

Survived by husband Dennis Anderson; son Lukas; brothers Robert “Rob” (Donna) Swanson, Wayne (Lulu) Swanson, Raynard (Laurie) Swanson; sister Janet Boz;  nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends. Preceded in death by parents Ray and Helen Swanson; sisters Gloria Lindquist and Margaret Kardell; and brother Michael. Helen will be remembered by all who knew her as a humble, hardworking...

James "Jim" R. Brekke

Dec 27, 2015

Jim was born in Fargo, N.D. to Edward and Marion (Robinson) Brekke.  He is a graduate of Fargo Central High School.  In 1964, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he attained the rank of Sergeant.  Following the Air Force, he attended the Dakota Business College in Fargo and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree at Moorhead...

Gary Nylander

Dec 26, 2015

Gary passed away peacefully just before sunset on December 26, after a long battle with a variety of illnesses. Preceded in death by parents Helen (Szachniewicz) and Paul N. Nylander; brother Fred Moe; and grandson Alasdair Gullickson. Survived by wife of 47 years Kathy Nylander; children Paul (Beth Ann) Nylander and Sarah (Hunter) Gullickson; grandkids Simon and Kagan; sister...

Deanne Walker

Dec 26, 2015

Dee passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her husband Robert [2002]; parents Anna [1994] and Kenneth White [1987]. Survived by loving children Lana May (Jim) and Jeff (Sue); brother Terry (Maureen); grandchildren Ryan, Anna, Nash, Brian (Sara), Allison and JoAnn (George); great grandchildren Morgan Sims, Lauren Taylor; and so many dear friends.

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