Obituaries

Jerry M. Parker

Jerry M. Parker

Aug 13, 2023

Jerry Michael Parker, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2023, at North Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jerry will be deeply missed by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn; his son, Brian; his sister Cheryl Colford (John); brother-in-law Don Horvath (Joan); and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  He is preceded...

Anita Dennis Hatcher

Anita Dennis Hatcher

Aug 12, 2023

Anita Dennis Hatcher, 68, passed away on August 12, 2023 at her home in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. A friend to everyone, Anita was known for her kindness and inclusion. She loved her children, grandchild and grand-doggies with her whole heart.

Born November 1, 1954 in Springfield Missouri to George and Jane (Renfro) Dennis, Anita was raised...

Mary (Herberger)  Larsen

Mary (Herberger) Larsen

Aug 12, 2023

Larsen, Mary Herberger, age 88 of Edina, died on August 12, 2023. Mary was known for her family- and food-filled Sunday dinners, her thoughtful, hand-crafted gifts, and her love of all holidays. She graduated from West High School in 1953 and from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Russian Studies in 1957. While attending the U, she...

Julie A. Harty

Julie A. Harty

Aug 10, 2023

Julie A. Harty, age 75 of Robbinsdale, passed away August 10, 2023.

Survived by husband, Mike; daughter, Brinna (Cory) Boese; sons, Patrick (Torunn) Harty & Robert (Heather) Harty; grandchildren, Elora, Joseph, Michael, Claire, Addison, Annaliese, Olivia, & Noah; brothers; James (Sue) Mance & Robert (Patricia) Mance; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Frank...

Clara M. (Berkland)  Hansen

Clara M. (Berkland) Hansen

Aug 8, 2023

Clara Mae (Berkland) Hansen, age 94, Minnetonka, Minn., died August 8 peacefully at home.

Clara was born Mar. 30, 1929, at White River, SD, to  Nels and Andrea Berkland, first-generation Norwegian pioneers who each claimed a homestead before marrying and having children. Clara was the third youngest of their 11 children.

The family later moved...

Donna Carolyn Taflin

Donna Carolyn Taflin

Aug 6, 2023

Donna Carolyn Strande Taflin, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023, after a short hospital stay.

Donna was born to Philip and Luella Strande and raised in Fosston, Minnesota.  After graduating from high school, she moved to the Twin Cities where she worked in the insurance field for most of her life.

She...

Christine Holliday

Christine Holliday

Aug 6, 2023

Christine Holliday was born on August 27, 1933 in Lexington, Mississippi to Houston West and Nanny (Pilgrim) West. She attended school in Lexington, Mississippi.  Christine moved to Minnesota in 1972 with her husband and daughter.

Christine was an entrepreneur for many years.  She started a daycare center due to her powerful love of children.

Christine...

Vivian Dorothy Abraham

Vivian Dorothy Abraham

Aug 5, 2023

Abraham, Vivian D.

age 99 of St. Louis Park and longtime Mpls resident. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Ron Jones; son-in-law, Bruce Beckman; grandchildren, Jeff Jones, Jennifer (Nathan) Pickens and Chad Beckman; eleven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest; daughter, Gail Beckman. Graveside Service at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal....

Sandra L. Carlson

Sandra L. Carlson

Aug 5, 2023

Sandra (Linquist) Carlson Our sweet mother and world’s best “G” passed away on 8/5/23. Preceded in death by her husband Jim. Survived by son, Brian (Catherine ) Ava, daughter, Stacie (Fritz) Ashley, Nolan, and sister-in-law Dawn Wiggins (Pat).  Longtime General Mills employer and proud Swede. She loved animals and music-especially Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones. She was simply...

Brian D. Dieltz

Brian D. Dieltz

Aug 2, 2023

Brian David Dieltz was born on November 9, 1958, the seventh child of Dale and Rosemary (Cotter) Dieltz. He was raised in Jasper, Minnesota and graduated from Jasper High School in 1977. Brian attended St. Cloud State University, graduating with a degree in photographic engineering. He applied that degree in his work at Drewry Photo in Burbank, California and...

Daniel D. Vieburg

Daniel D. Vieburg

Jul 29, 2023

Daniel D. Vieburg age 61 of Burnsville, passed away July 29, 2023 after an all too brief battle with cancer.

Survived by his parents, Muriel and Darvig Vieburg; sisters, Karen (John) Loheit and Rebecca (Victor) Elliott; nieces and nephew, Jennifer Loheit, Elizabeth Loheit, Jamielee (James) Kiefert, Alexander (Pamela) Elliott, and many more family members and friends.

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Karen Sue Steahl

Karen Sue Steahl

Jul 29, 2023

Karen Sue (Kelley) Steahl went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 29, 2023 as a result of heart failure.

Karen Sue Kelley was born to Arnold & Leola Kelley on September 4, 1947 in Grand Forks, ND.  They moved to Thief River Falls, MN.  Karen attended school in TRF and graduated...

Alfred Stanley Anderson Jr.

Alfred Stanley Anderson Jr.

Jul 28, 2023

Anderson Jr., Alfred S.

age 76 of Minneapolis, passed away on July 28, 2023. Alfred is preceded in death by parents, Alfred Sr. and Dorothy Anderson.

Interment at Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis 55408.

Dorothy M. (McGeorge)  Staveley

Dorothy M. (McGeorge) Staveley

Jul 25, 2023

Dorothy Mae Staveley, age 96, of St. Louis Park, MN (formerly of Columbus, OH) passed away on July 25, 2023 of natural causes.

Dorothy was born in Stonebluff, Oklahoma on July 28, 1926 to Roy and Anna McGeorge. She was the youngest of three. Dorothy studied journalism at Kansas State University. After graduation, she worked in reparations...

Edward Jerome Kirscht

Edward Jerome Kirscht

Jul 24, 2023

Kirscht, Edward (Ed) Jerome

age 89, of Plymouth, MN, originally from Albertville, MN, passed away peacefully late Monday night, July 24, 2023.  Survived by his three children; Patrick (Kelly), Renee Kirscht-Rascher (Bill) and Kirk (Amy).  Also survived by 7 grandchildren; Jacob and Ashley Rascher, McKenna and Audrey Kirscht and Lizzie, Josie and Addison Kirscht.  Preceded in death...

Roger A. Naples

Roger A. Naples

Jul 23, 2023

Roger Anthony Naples, 83, of Plymouth, MN passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 with his loving family at his side.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pat; daughters Tracey (John) and Andrea (Dan), and granddaughters Madilyn and Jillian.

Roger's career took him and his family from Ohio to Minnesota then New...

Dale J. Pollock

Dale J. Pollock

Jul 23, 2023

Dale J. Pollock, age 90 of Plymouth, passed away on July 23, 2023.

Dale is survived by children, Nancy Pollock Fogarty, Tom (Tami), Sue Young (Steve) and Maryann Mickelson (Tim); former son-in-law, Denny Fogarty; grandchildren Dennis (Ellie) Fogarty, Shannon (Nick) DeGidio, Sean (CJ) Fogarty, Jordan (Angie) Pollock, Kaila (George) May, Sarah (Spencer) Lokkesmoe, Joey (Ally) Young, Michael...

Raymond J. Miller, Jr.

Raymond J. Miller, Jr.

Jul 22, 2023

Raymond J. Miller, Jr. age 73, of East Bethel.

He is survived by siblings, Kay Miller, Rita Wang, Marty Miller, Roger (Mary) Miller, Dave (Jenny) Miller, Julie (Dennis) Wildman, Susie Rudd and Chris (Sue) Miller; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ray was preceded in death by parents, Blanche and Raymond Miller Sr.; siblings,...

Elaine M. (Kirsch)  Deeney

Elaine M. (Kirsch) Deeney

Jul 21, 2023

Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Raymond, her parents, and all her siblings.  Survived by children: Mike (Bobbi) Deeney, Rita (Gary decd.) Knudson, Dave (Pam) Deeney, Phil (Patti) Deeney, Larry (Cathy) Deeney, Marie (Rob) Bell, Teresa (Jim) Bunda, Jim (Laurene) Deeney.  Also survived by 15 grandchildren:  Kelly (Trey), Erin (Brian), Matt,  Bridget (Mike), Patrick, Kyle (Anna),...

Jeffrey T. Johannsen

Jeffrey T. Johannsen

Jul 20, 2023

Jeffrey T. Johannsen, age 69, of Maple Grove, passed away July 20 after a year-long battle with Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease.

Preceded in death by son Daniel Johannsen, sister Lisa Irsfeld, and parents Marilyn & Donald Johannsen.

Jeff was an extraordinary craftsman, building and remodeling homes through his business, Woodwright & Assoc. As...