Obituaries

Jennie Haataja (Makinen)

Jennie Haataja (Makinen)

Oct 23, 2022

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Jennie Haataja (Makinen), age 93 years 51 days, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Mom was diagnosed in May with abdominal sarcoma. She lived in north Minneapolis for almost 67 years and moved...

Tony Jaros, Jr.

Tony Jaros, Jr.

Oct 23, 2022

JAROS, TONY Jr.

Our family is heartbroken to announce the sudden death of our dear husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa on October 23, 2022. Tony is survived by Betsy, his spouse of 57+ years; son, Pete (Andrea Kelly) and daughter, Peggy (Bob) Holritz; incredible grandchildren, Ty (Andrea), Adam and Jared Jaros, Megan and Emma Lero; and very...

Bruce B. Ahrens

Bruce B. Ahrens

Oct 22, 2022

Bruce B. Ahrens, age 70 of Eden Prairie.

Preceded in death by parents and a sibling.

Survived by nephews.

Our apologies, the graveside service has been rescheduled for  9:45 A.M., Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Please gather at 9:30 A.M. at assembly area #2

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Marguerite "Marge" Skala

Marguerite "Marge" Skala

Oct 22, 2022

Marguerite "Marge" Skala

age 82, of Champlin (formerly of Burnsville), passed away on October 22, 2022. Ms. Skala was a high school English teacher at Richfield and spent 20-years in retirement volunteering at the Minnesota History Center and Minnesota Zoo. Marge was proud of her Iron Range roots and had a zest for learning. She enjoyed traveling,...

Marian A. Botzet

Marian A. Botzet

Oct 22, 2022

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Marian A. Botzet (May 1,1936 - October 22, 2022)

age 86 of Crystal passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022, with her children by her side. Marian...

Patricia Arachtingi

Patricia Arachtingi

Oct 22, 2022

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Patricia Arachtingi, born 5/3/1934 in New York City, died peacefully at her home in Plymouth, MN surrounded by her children on 10/22/2022.

Pat was preceded in death by...

Maxine Phyllis Starke

Maxine Phyllis Starke

Oct 21, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Maxine Starke (Plymouth, Minnesota), born in Taylor, Nebraska, who passed away on Oct. 21, 2022, at the age of 81.

Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Frances Hetfield; siblings, Jack Hetfield and Roberta Lucas. She is survived by her five children, Debbie...

Shirlee Lindner

Shirlee Lindner

Oct 21, 2022

Shirlee Lindner age 92 of Rogers at her home on October 21, 2022.  Shirlee was the founder of Success Dog Training through which she trained countless dogs which she loved to do and which she continued until shortly before her death

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arlon; sister, June and stepdaughter, Laura.

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Rosemarie Margaret Gleason

Rosemarie Margaret Gleason

Oct 21, 2022

Rosemarie Margaret (Theis) Gleason October 5, 1928 to October 21, 2022

Rosemarie, formerly from Maple Grove and life-long member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Corcoran has been released from her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Preceded in death by husband of 39 years John C. Gleason, parents Adam J. and Mary Theis, brothers...

Otto Leon Walter

Otto Leon Walter

Oct 19, 2022

WALTER, OTTO LEON

of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Otto Leon Walter, 91, passed away peacefully in hospice care on October 19, 2022, at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis.

He was born on September 22, 1931, in Holbrook, Nebraska, to Casper J. and Johanna “Jennie” (Huxoll) Walter. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1949. He graduated...

Joseph "Joe" M. Wallek

Joseph "Joe" M. Wallek

Oct 18, 2022

Joseph (Joe) M. Wallek, age 67 of Maple Grove, died on October 18, 2022 at home, with his loved ones by his side, after a year long battle with Pancreatic cancer.

He was born March 12, 1955 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Juliana and Frank Wallek.  He graduated from Grace High School in 1973 and went on to...

Joan Maxine Tomas

Joan Maxine Tomas

Oct 18, 2022

Joan Maxine Tomas, age 79, of St. Louis Park.

She was preceded in death by husband, Jerry and sister, Judy.

Joan is survived by children, Joy Geislinger, Jay (Lynn) Tomaszewski and Dr. Jeff (Jen) Tomaszewski; grandchildren, Anna, Elise, Philomena, Gerard, Charles, Joseph and John Paul; step grandchildren, Cameron and Mitchell; nephew, John (Karen); grandnieces, Alyssa...

Kendall A. Westberg

Kendall A. Westberg

Oct 16, 2022

Kendall A. Westberg, age 57 of Plymouth, passed away October 16, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Westberg; mother, Barbara Westberg; and sister, Stacy Scienski-Westberg. He is survived by brothers, Wendall and Randall Westberg; other family and friends.

Kendall will be buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery with honors on Thursday, October 27th...

Brendan Stuart Schweyen

Brendan Stuart Schweyen

Oct 14, 2022

Brendan's service was recorded.   We apoligize for the poor quality. Please click the following link to view.

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On October 14, 2022, we unexpectedly lost one of the brightest lights in our lives. Brendan Stuart Schweyen, 38, passed away unexpectedly.

Brendan was a beloved son, brother, uncle...

Robert L. Jackson

Robert L. Jackson

Oct 14, 2022

Robert L. Jackson, age 89 of Mpls. passed away 10/14/22.  Preceded in death by granddaughter, Hellen Carranza.  Survived by wife, Edna; children, Dusty Dembley, Sandra Virula, Crystal Christian and Nikko Anthony; grandchildren, Jordan, Patrick, Devin, Manuel, Byron, Luna, Ellie, Adam, Emily, Amy, Michael, Kaitlin and Corina; great-grandchildren, Namari Marie Rose, Paris Rose, Prince Xavier, Anthony, Nikita, Leo, Alethea “Peach”...

Christopher James Sipe

Christopher James Sipe

Oct 13, 2022

Christopher James Sipe, cherished son and brother, left us too early and unexpectedly on Thursday, October 13th. Chris was deeply loved by his family and friends, admired by his colleagues, and respected by all whose lives he touched.

Born in Minneapolis, Chris grew up in Golden Valley and graduated from Hopkins High School. He received his Bachelor's...

Thomas B. Menard

Thomas B. Menard

Oct 12, 2022

Thomas Bryce Menard, the third child of Bryce and Florence Menard, was born in Mpls., MN, and grew up in Crystal and Plymouth, MN.  Tom graduated from Armstrong High School and then went on to the University of Minnesota for his BA. Loving son, brother, and uncle, he is survived by mother, Florence; sisters, Sue (Jeff) Pilon, Connie (Dan...

Russell E. Boelter

Russell E. Boelter

Oct 12, 2022

Russell E. Boelter, age 55 of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. The Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 28, 2022, at Gearty Delmore Funeral Home, 15800 37th Avenue S, Plymouth. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.

Russell was born...

Eva Marie Tracy

Eva Marie Tracy

Oct 12, 2022

The Mass of Christian Burial for Eva has been livestreamed.

A video recording of the Mass has been posted underneath Eva's obituary.

Eva (Turek) Tracy, of New Hope, cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on October 12, 2022.

Eva was a...

Robert 'Rob' Wachter

Robert 'Rob' Wachter

Oct 9, 2022

Robert Wachter of Maple Grove entered heaven October. 9, 2022 at age 68 with his family by his side.  Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Arline and brother, Ronald.  He will be deeply missed by Lori, his wife of 47 years; children, Adam (Paige), Alissa (Nick) Kling, Aaron (Abi); grandchildren, Cooper, Madison, Rylee, Sawyer, Westlee, Brooklynn, Reese and...