Pierre "Pete" J. LaFrance

Jul 1, 2023

LaFrance, Pierre (Pete)

88, formerly of Plymouth, was a man of deep faith who exhibited tremendous love for family, friends, and genuine interest in the lives of everyone he met. Pete passed into his heavenly home on July 1, 2023, months after his brain cancer diagnosis.

Born in 1935, raised in Mankato, he was the...

Winnabeth M. "Betsy" Neeck

Jun 30, 2023

Winnabeth (Betsy) Swartz Neeck, 94, of Plymouth (formerly Bloomington and Mankato) died June 30.

Betsy met Jim, the love of her life, while at college in Mankato.  She taught first grade in Minnesota Lake and North Mankato, then became a full-time mom and helped Jim with his business. Later in life she was a secretary and volunteer...

Roger H. Van Risseghem

Jun 30, 2023

Roger H. Van Risseghem, age 94 of Crystal passed away peacefully in his home on June 30, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Roger was born in Onamia, MN on May 22, 1929. He proudly served his country in the Army Airborne from 1950-1952. Roger met the love of his life, Arlene Kasper and married on September 22,...

Stephen L. Bjorklund

Jun 26, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Leonard Bjorklund was welcomed into heaven on Monday, June 26, 2023, at his home in Foreston, Minnesota, at the age of 75.

Steve’s story begins at Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis on January 28, 1948, where he was welcomed by his parents, Leonard and Corrine, and older sister, Diane. After living in Edina for 12 years,...

William C McChesney

Jun 26, 2023

William “Bill” McChesney  age 86 of Robbinsdale.

Preceded in death by wife, Diane; grandson, Nick McChesney; parents, Russell and Gertrude; brothers, Bob and Jim.

Survived by children, Julie (Jacki), Mike (JoAnn), Scott; grandchildren, Jenna (Jared), Jeff (Samantha), Rob (Lydia), Kristopher (Paula), Alec (Maggie); great-grandchildren, Kayla, Katelyn, Brody, Alex, Dacia, Max, Caleb, Julianna, Maverick; brother, Jack;...

Ross H. Larson

Jun 26, 2023

Ross H. Larson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at age 55 from a brief battle with lymphoma on June 26th, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Larson and mother-in-law, Susan Wennes.

Ross is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Katie; beloved children, Jill...

Jerome "Joe" Peterson

Jun 25, 2023

Jerome (Joe)  F. Peterson, age 86 of Circle Pines, formerly of Worthington, MN and Fon du Lac, WI, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by wife, Lola Peterson; parents, Olaf and Rose Peterson; siblings, John Peterson, Jim Peterson, Edward Peterson, Wayne “Pete”...

Sharon J. Boyum

Jun 24, 2023

Sharon J. Boyum, age 79 of Maple Grove, passed away June 24, 2023.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Ronald Boyum; sons, Chad Boyum of Coon Rapids, Brad Boyum of Champlin; and nephew, Steven Foss. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and June Pearson; and sister, Susan Foss.

Sharon was born September...

Susan F. Nelson

Jun 24, 2023

MEMORIAL SERVICE for Susan F. Nelson, age 78, of Golden Valley, will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Parkway South, Golden Valley, MN 55427.

Born April 17, 1945, Susan was the youngest of five children of Florence and Vernerd Nelson.  She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Michael Gerard Eiden

Jun 23, 2023

Eiden, Michael Gerard

Age 66, passed away peacefully at HCMC Friday, June 23, 2023. His family will remember him as kind and thoughtful of others; to live sustainably was important to him. He loved good coffee, organic gardening, and his dogs and his birds. Michael grew up in New Hope, MN, the fourth of six children, and...

Daniel G. Osmek

Jun 22, 2023

Daniel's Mass will be livestreamed on the church website. click the link below to view.

Holy Family Livestream

In Loving Memory of Daniel G. Osmek (April 10th, 1933 - June 22nd, 2023)

Daniel G. Osmek, of St. Louis Park Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June...

Mary Sue Jenkins

Jun 22, 2023

Jenkins, Mary Sue

age 65 of Crystal, passed away on June 22, 2023.

No services to be held at this time.

Raymond Norbert Bischoff

Jun 21, 2023

Raymond Norbert Bischoff, age 76, passed away June 21, 2023 in St. Paul, MN.  He was born on May 18, 1947 in St. Cloud, MN to parents Norbert and Marjorie Messerich Bischoff.  He graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral High School and attended St. Cloud State.  He served in the U.S. Airforce as a Staff Sergeant during the Viet Nam...

Dr. Richard V. Johnson

Jun 20, 2023

Age 83, of Minnetonka, passed away June 20th, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Elnora and Elmer Johnson. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Bonnie; his sister Sharolyn Hermann (Glenn); his children: Jenny (Chad), Erik (Lauren), and Randy (Teresa); his grandchildren: Katelyn, Ingrid, Grant, Niko, Amelia and Rebecca; his many nieces and nephews.

Born...

Amy Svendsen Doyle

Jun 19, 2023

Amy Svendsen Doyle, age 39, of Minneapolis, passed away on June 19, 2023. Amy was born April 27, 1984 in Minneapolis, MN.

Amy was a voracious reader, passionate about politics and women’s rights and a thoughtful daughter, sister and aunt.

She graduated from Wayzata High School and the U of MN Twin Cities with B.A....

Kevin Cardwell Young

Jun 19, 2023

Young, Kevin C.

age 73 of New Hope, passed away on June 19, 2023. Memorial Scattering 10am Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Lakewood Cemetery 3600 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis 55408. Please meet at front entrance of Cemetery.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels at 763-537-4511.

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Barbara Jean Palovaara

Jun 18, 2023

Barbara Jean Palovaara, age 76, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away on June 18, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur Johnson and Bertha Faulkner, husband Richard Palovaara, and son Tod Martin.  She is survived by her sisters-in-law Mary Jean Olson (Rich), Florence Ray (Justin), Patricia Palovaara, and Lori Kallio (Curtis).

Barbara was born and...

Raylene Marie Mercer

Jun 17, 2023

Survived by brothers, Michael (Joanne) and Dan (Pam) Mercer; niece, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Helene Mercer.

Raised in South Buffalo, NY, lived on Kingston Place and Columbus Avenue. Moved to Minneapolis with her mother to join her brothers in 1994.

Mass of Christian Burial 2 PM...

Steven R. Peterson

Jun 14, 2023

Steve Peterson, a devoted Christian, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away from a heart attack on June 14th, 2023.

Born on October 15th, 1956, Steve was the son of Lowell and Gloria Peterson, who preceded him in death.

Steve attended Minnehaha Academy.  He also graduated from the University of Minnesota with Bachelors...

James "Jim" W. McGie

Jun 12, 2023

James "Jim" W. McGie, age 96 of New Hope, formerly St. Louis Park passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2023.

Preceded in death by daughter Kate, first wife Peggy, parents Claude and Rhea, sister Mary, brother Frank.  Survived by son Dan (Melanie) McGie & daughter Beth (Mike) Robertson; grandchildren, Katie, Ryan, Erin, Tommy, Colin, & Bridget. Also...