Obituaries

Robert H. Vorderbruggen

Robert H. Vorderbruggen

Jan 9, 2025

Robert H. Vorderbruggen age 92 of Crystal, passed away peacefully on January 9th.

Preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Gross); parents, Henry & Genevieve (Taylor) Vorderbruggen; brother, Lawrence.

Survived by children, Rob (Lori) & Julie; grandchildren, Katie & Alexa;  siblings, James (Arlene) & Gerald Vorderbruggen.

Bob worked as a civil engineer, a job which took him to China and Indonesia. Bob and...

Scott Schram Morrison

Scott Schram Morrison

Jan 8, 2025

July 10, 1990 - Jan. 8, 2025

Known to friends and family as “Bones” or “Scotty Bones,” Scott experienced a fatal heart attack while at work on Wednesday, Jan, 8, 2025.

Born in Lake Forest, Ill, he attended Lake Forest Country Day School from preschool - senior kindergarten. In 1997, he and his family moved to San Diego, Calif., where he attended...

Michael Holtz

Michael Holtz

Jan 7, 2025

To view the recording of the Funeral Mass, please click on the link: Funeral Mass for Michael A. Holtz

Michael Albert Holtz, 76, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, passed away on January 7, 2025.

Mike was born on July 25, 1948, to Albert and Irene (McIntyre) Holtz in Litchfield, Minnesota. Mike's parents were farmers near Grove City, Minnesota. When Mike was five, his parents...

Maureen A. Trost

Maureen A. Trost

Jan 7, 2025

 Maureen A. Trost age 71, of Minneapolis on January 7, 2025.

Preceded in death by her father, Allen Arbeiter and brother, Allen “Sam” Arbeiter.

Survived by her daughter, Rachel Trost and her husband, Andrew LeMay; grandchildren, Margot and Calvin Schutte; mother, Maureen “Punky” Arbeiter; sister, Carol Olsen and her husband, Rick; brothers, Ted Arbeiter and his wife, Michelle, Dan Arbeiter and his...

John Starr

John Starr

2025

of Plymouth, Minnesota passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at age 80. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

John is survived by his wife Jeanne Starr (née Halucka); children Liz Starr, Jack Starr, Cara Starr, and Heather Collen; grandchildren Ivan Baune and Otto Baune; and brothers Tom (Gail) Starr, Rick (Sue) Starr, Bill Starr, and Jim (Barb)...

Arlene Sawvel

Arlene Sawvel

Jan 6, 2025

Arlene Bette (Berglund) Sawvel of Waconia, Mn passed away on January 6, 2025 from complications of COVID.

Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Thomas Sawvel; parents, Clifford and Zella (Gertz) Berglund; and son-in-law, Donald Stordahl.

Arlene will be remembered as a loving and generous mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She co-founded the family business with her husband. Her favorite...

Gordon Engstrom

Gordon Engstrom

Jan 5, 2025

Gordon "Gordy" L. Engstrom, of Destin, FL, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born in Minneapolis to Edwin and Nora Engstrom on December 6, 1928. He was an active member of St. Phillip Catholic Church in Minneapolis as well as Resurrection Parish in Destin, FL. Gordon was also a long time member...

Mona G. Fasching

Mona G. Fasching

Jan 5, 2025

Mona was born July 22, 1935 and passed away January 5, 2025 at the age of 89, after battling Alzheimer’s. Mona is survived by her husband of 72 years Robert “Bob”; children Linda Walinski (Michael), Shirley Sullivan, Kathy Webster (Mike), Larry Fasching (Lisa), Arlene Niles (Tim), Daniel Fasching (Kelly); 13 grandchildren; many great grandchildren, other relatives including her sister Joyce...

Sylvia G. Blem

Sylvia G. Blem

Jan 5, 2025

Sylvia G. Blem was born May 30, 1929, at Luxemburg, MN, to Joseph and Anna (Miller) Kruchten. Her family lived on a farm at Luxemburg in her early years and she frequently recalled walking three miles to school. When she was a teenager, her family moved to a farm at Big Lake and she graduated from Big Lake High School,...

Stephanie K. Matz

Stephanie K. Matz

Jan 4, 2025

Stephanie Karen Matz went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2025, at 4:30 pm. She was surrounded by family worshiping God at her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Stephanie was born in San Francisco, California, on February 12, 1948. She lived with her parents and siblings in California until she was 13, when she moved...

David P. Healy

David P. Healy

Jan 2, 2025

David P. Healy, age 59 of Robbinsdale, passed away January 2, 2025, after a long 16-year battle with kidney cancer.

Dave is survived by his wife, Laura; sons, Trevor, Austin (Sami), Derek (Bailey) and their son, Silas; father, Leonard; sister, Kathy Healy Mengelkoch; brother, Don; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother,...

Cynthia J. Campbell

Cynthia J. Campbell

Jan 2, 2025

The Celebration of Cindy's life was recorded to view, click the following link.   Celebration of Life

Cindy was born April 27, 1960 and grew up on Medicine Lake and passed away January 2, 2025 in Robbinsdale. She is survived by daughter, Shannon; siblings, Susan, Trish, Brian (Joy), Joe, Mary Kay (Douglas) and Amy; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends....

Shantelle D. Bresson

Shantelle D. Bresson

Jan 1, 2025

The spirit of Shantelle “Elaine” Bresson, was released on 01/01/2025 at the age of 54.

Elaine was born in Aurora, CO to Lawrence Bresson and Sandra Anjanette. She lived the majority of her life in the Twin Cities, but often went on adventures. She went on to have three children. Elaine lived a life full of excitement and adventure. Always dancing...

Janet Fontana

Janet Fontana

Dec 31, 2024

Janet Christine Fontana (nee Swenson), 73, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on December 31st in her sleep.

She was born on March 16, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of John and Christine (Malmborg) Swenson.

Janet grew up in the Kenny neighborhood of Minneapolis and while a true 'city girl' she had a deep love of nature and animals so it...

Kenneth Kluck

Kenneth Kluck

Dec 31, 2024

Kenneth H. Kluck, age 89 of Corcoran passed away peacefully on 12/31/2024 surrounded by his family.

Survived by daughters, Lisa (Daryl) Kral, Nancy (Dean) Hansen; son, John (Dana) Kluck; and grandchildren Sara, Lucas & Natalie.

Preceded in death by Leona (Wife); parents Albert & Minnie Kluck; & sister Jeannette Kluck.

Kenny was born on October 7, 1935. He graduated from Rockford High in...

Jerrold "Jerry" Marvin Weinstein

Jerrold "Jerry" Marvin Weinstein

Dec 30, 2024

To view the recording of the funeral service, please click on the link: Funeral Service for Jerrold "Jerry" Weinstein

November 10, 1939 – December 30, 2024

 Jerry was born the oldest of four children and grew up in Newark, New Jersey. He loved the game of baseball and played every opportunity he could, and his dream was to play in the major...

Charles "Charlie" Edward Humphrey

Charles "Charlie" Edward Humphrey

Dec 28, 2024

Humphrey, Charles Edward 

age 85 of Plymouth (formerly of Brownsville, TX), passed away on December 28, 2024. Survived by beloved wife, Janet “Janie” Humphrey; daughter-in-law, Sheila Humphrey; grandchildren, Lauren & Matthew Humphrey; brother & sisters; nieces & nephews; extended family members & friends. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Amy Humphrey; son, Scott Humphrey. No gathering or service will take...

Dr. Arthur L. Ney

Dr. Arthur L. Ney

Dec 27, 2024

Arthur (Art) Leland Ney

September 10, 1951 - December 27, 2024

After a courageous two year battle with brain cancer, Dr. Arthur L. Ney passed away peacefully in his home on December 27, 2024.

Art was born September 10, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Edward and June Ney. His father Edward was an astrophysicist and professor at the University of Minnesota, and Art...

Marcia Oliphant

Marcia Oliphant

Dec 26, 2024

Marcia K. Oliphant, 77, of Plymouth, MN. passed away December 26,2024. She was born July 23, 1947 to Leroy and Phyllis Twait in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She grew up on a farm in Crystal Lake, Iowa with her parents and six younger brothers. Marcia enjoyed being the oldest child and she would often help her mother care for her younger brothers.

Marcia...

Alexander Michael Swenson

Alexander Michael Swenson

Dec 25, 2024

On December 25th, 2024, our beloved son Alexander Michael Swenson passed away peacefully at his home in Waconia, Minnesota, with his dog Lincoln by his side. A celebration of life service for Alex will be held at Calvary Church, Golden Valley Chapel on Monday, January 6th at 11am. Visitation will be held one hour prior starting at 10am, with lunch...

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