Obituaries

Karen A. O'Malley

Karen A. O'Malley

Sep 11, 2024

The world was made brighter on July 22, 1957 when Mary and Jerry Schoen welcomed their second child into the world and named her Karen Ann Schoen. 

While growing up in North Minneapolis in the 60's she attended Willar School and then Ascension Catholic School. During the summer months she looked forward to Dick Clark's American Bandstand and dancing daily with...

Mary Theresa O'Flanagan

Mary Theresa O'Flanagan

Sep 10, 2024

Mary Theresa O’Flanagan has departed this world to be with Heaven’s Angels. Mary’s Catholic faith was an integral part of her life and her family is comforted knowing she’s at peace. Mary was born in the city of Galway, Ireland, married Eamon O’Flanagan then later emigrated with their first-born son to the United States and settled in New York City....

Cyrus Harlow Webster

Cyrus Harlow Webster

Sep 10, 2024

Webster, Cyrus H “Cy”

Age 90 of Maple Grove, Passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2024. Survived by Daughter, Kathleen (Greg) Griffin, Grandchildren Wesley (Meredith) Griffin & Abigail Griffin; great-granddaughter Marina & many nieces and nephews, loved ones and friends. Preceded in death by his loving wife Phyllis, sisters Corine, Hazel & Emily, brothers Julius Jr & Reeve.

Cy served in the...

James Richard Spevacek

James Richard Spevacek

Sep 9, 2024

Jim Spevacek, beloved husband of Joanne Spevacek for 67 years, and father of five, grandfather to 12, passed away at the age of 91. 

He was born in the rural community of Hector, MN. He later moved to Minneapolis and graduated from De La Salle high school. Jim was then drafted and served in the armed forces in Germany during the...

Joyce A. Trebisovsky

Joyce A. Trebisovsky

Sep 6, 2024

Joyce Trebisovsky, age 92 of Robbinsdale, passed peacefully September 6 after a brief illness.

She is preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Donald. 

Joyce is survived by sons Stephen (Susie), David (Shalini), daughter Suzanne Steinhauser, sister Delores DeMars, many grand and great-grandchildren. 

Joyce loved nature and the outdoors no matter the season, and knew the names of all flowers and birds....

Nancy R. Kammerer

Nancy R. Kammerer

Sep 6, 2024

Nancy R. Kammerer, age 89 of Maple Grove on September 6, 2024.

Nancy grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from North High School.  Married for 62 years to husband, Jim and raised their family primarily in Crystal.  Nancy was a wonderful woman, full of love, laughter and resilience.  She was a cherished friend of many. An expert thrifter, garage saler...

Mary Ruff

Mary Ruff

Sep 5, 2024

Ruff, Mary (Kay) Kathleen,

93, of Carondelet Village in St. Paul, Minn., died Sept. 5 at her home. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ruff, and son, Jerry Ruff Jr., and brothers Jim and Larry Holland and parents Joe and Cecelia (Sally) Holland. Survived by a daughter, Mary Anne, and husband, Kevin Smith, of Plymouth, Minn.; five sons and six...

Mary Titus

Mary Titus

Sep 3, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Titus was born on September 9, 1931 at St. Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis to Albert and Florence Titus.

Mary graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1949. In 1953 she graduated from Northwestern Bible College with a B.A. degree in Bible.

Through the tragedy of her father's accidental death, and later the death of her brother, Albert, at age 14, Mary...

Jeanne Adams

Jeanne Adams

Sep 2, 2024

Jeanne Adams, 94, of New Hope, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024.

She is survived by son Randy, nephew Wayne Robison and other relatives.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 9 at Mound Cemetery, 3515 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN.

Robert "Bob" A. Skogrand

Robert "Bob" A. Skogrand

Sep 1, 2024

ROBERT (BOB) ALAN SKOGRAND

passed away peacefully at Silver Creek Reflections, Maple Grove, surrounded by family on September 1, 2024 at the age of 83. 

Bob was born July 27, 1941 in Montevideo MN to Arvid and LouElla Skogrand. He graduated from Milan High School and attended Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis. 

Bob married Carol Monson from Granite Falls July 1, 1967. They...

Kristina Marie Folkerts

Kristina Marie Folkerts

Sep 1, 2024

Kristina Marie Folkerts, 30, of St. Louis Park, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024.

 A mother of three girls, Kristina loved her kids immensely. She was ambitious, a hard worker who greatly loved her Park Tavern family and was a photographer. She also loved music, attending concerts and her Starbucks. Kristina was very passionate about her photography, knew what she wanted...

Joseph F. Eggenberger

Joseph F. Eggenberger

Aug 31, 2024

age 71 of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2024. He is survived by wife, Laurie (Smallman) Eggenberger, sons, Joey Eggenberger and Daniel Eggenberger; siblings, Sandy (Jim) Keyes, Julie (John) VerPloeg, David (Debbi) Eggenberger, Susi Eggenberger (Doug Rogers), Jerry (JoAnn) Eggenberger, Mary (Eric) Helland, Tom (Michele) Eggenberger, Beth Eggenberger (Hoyt Harper); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded...

Gerald Busyn

Gerald Busyn

Aug 30, 2024

Gerald J. Busyn "Jerry" passed away peacefully on August 30,

2024, at the age of 87. He is survived by the love of his life, Carol Busyn, children Brenda Fuchs (Michael), Linda Denis (Gil), Mark Busyn, Colleen Larson (Scott); 6 amazing grandchildren; Emily Fuchs, Abigail Fuchs, Joseph Larson (Morgan), Christopher Denis, Ben Larson and Anna Busyn, brother Mike Busyn (Laurie) brother-in-law...

Audrey Diethert

Audrey Diethert

Aug 29, 2024

Audrey L. Diethert, age 97 of New Hope. Preceded in death by husband, Fred Diethert; and daughter, Audrey Day. Survived by son, Brett Diethert; daughter, Claudia (Dale) Bennett; grandchildren, Jennifer Jacobsen, Christopher (Jennifer) Day and Drew Bennett; great-grandchildren, Krista Day, Dakota Jacobsen and Louisa Day; and sister, Shirley Ripczinski.

 Memorial gathering Tuesday, September 3, 1-1:30 pm with service 1:30 pm at...

David Gellerman

David Gellerman

Aug 28, 2024

age 65, of Maple Grove, passed away August 28th, 2024, after a brief, but very courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Preceded in death by parents Charles and Ruthlynn Gellerman and nephew Matthew Warren.

Dave grew up in a large family in Brooklyn Center, MN. He worked as a graphic artist and advertising writer for most of his working career. He was...

William "Bill" J. Donlon Jr.

William "Bill" J. Donlon Jr.

Aug 28, 2024

William "Bill" J. Donlon Jr., age 55 of St. Louis Park, passed away August 25, 2024.

Survived by parents, Bill Sr. and Carol Donlon; sister, Kathi Postuma (Chris); brother, Joe Donlon; nephews and nieces, Tobias Donlon, MD (C.J. Billhorn), Emily Donlon, Jacob Postuma, and Shelby Postuma.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 31, 2024 at The Church of the Holy...

Robin Rae Guy

Robin Rae Guy

Aug 27, 2024

age 64, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died on August 27, 2024. She passed away after battling early onset Dementia for more than 10 years. This awful disease robbed Robin of her memory far too young, but it never robbed her of spirit as that beautiful smile never left her face during her short time on this Earth. 

Robin was born on...

Virginia Mary Seeman

Virginia Mary Seeman

Aug 27, 2024

Virginia Seeman

July 9, 1951 - August 27, 2024

Virginia Mary Seeman, aged 73, passed away on August 27th. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anne E. O’Donnell Seeman and Kenneth F. Seeman, and her sisters Carole (Kurt) Beger and Maureen (Rick) Reid. She is survived by her sisters Joanne (John) Haurykiewicz and Rose (Tim) Kane and her cousin Marie...

James "Jim" Robert Nachtsheim

James "Jim" Robert Nachtsheim

Aug 27, 2024

Nachtsheim, James (Jim) Robert 

was born on February 18, 1948 to Edwin and Viola Nachtsheim of Crystal, MN. Jim was the youngest of three kids and joined siblings Jack and Nancy (Moore). Jim was always an active kid growing up, and continued his love of sports at Robbinsdale High School where he played on the baseball team, making it to the...

Janet Evelyn Heffelfinger

Janet Evelyn Heffelfinger

Aug 27, 2024

Janet Heffelfinger, 87, was born in Hamburg MN on September 24, 1936. When she was in 3rd grade, she moved to Robbinsdale where her father was a successful chicken farmer and her mother, a home maker, artist, and gardener.  

She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother, Edwin and Veronica (Tholen) Huepenbecker, Brother Dave and his wife Beverly...

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