Mar 13, 2022

Pauline (Polly) Etzel, age 75,  of Plymouth, MN peacefully passed away on March 13, 2022 surrounded by family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lenny and Phemie Etzel; by her partner, Rolfe Cole; and by her dear sister, Mary (Pat) Collins.

She is survived by her children, Joel (Chris) Lenz and Sara (John)...

Mar 12, 2022

Cheryl lost her 14+ year battle to metastatic breast cancer on  Saturday, March 12  at home in rural Delano, surrounded by her family. A beautiful soul, inside and out, with the heart of a lion, fiercely maternal, tenaciously independent and a relentless survivor. A warrior and a Marine Mom. The world is a better place and we are better...

Mar 11, 2022

Joanne "Jo" Margaret Haugen (Hall) entered into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on March 11, 2022 at the age of 81, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Cyrus and Helen Hall in Fountain, MN on October 21, 1940. Jo enjoyed growing up on a farm with her four siblings. In 1961, she married James...

Mar 11, 2022

Andrew Michael Merck was born in Hutchinson, MN on June 5, 1999 to Mike and Kristi Merck. He died March 11, 2022 at the age of 22 in Ham Lake, MN. He was so very loved by his parents and siblings; John (Amy) Merck, Joe (Greta) Merck, Anna (Jake) Barthold, Liz (Kohl) Weir, Becca Merck (Andrew Schindler, fiance), Abby...

Mar 10, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) May Diedrich of Crystal, peacefully passed away at St. Therese of New Hope where family members paid their final respects on March 10th.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus (Bud), and her sister Alice Colin.

Our mother will be forever missed by daughters: Mary (John) Kuettner, Theresa (Mark) McLaughlin, Margaret...

Mar 9, 2022

Judy Wehr, age 80 of Bloomington, fell asleep in the Lord on 3/9/22. Her commitment to Jesus Christ defined her life.

Judy was a graduate of Washburn High (‘59) and the U of M (‘63) with a degree in Home Economics. Judy’s commitments included ministry in Young Life, Awana and BSF. A loving wife and mother, Judy...

Mar 6, 2022

Mary Frances Weber, age 86, of Robbinsdale, MN.  Passed away on March 6.

Mary was born in 1935 of Charles and Mary McGuire in Woodstock, IL.  She married Charles Weber in October 1960.

She is survived by sons, Paul (Caron) and John; brothers, Charles and Michael (Cindy); sisters, Kathleen and Charlene (Roy); sister-in-law, Ann Marie;...

Mar 5, 2022

Leo F. Cavin was born 4/12/45 to Helen Singer and Floyd Cavin in Caledonia, MN. He attended school in the township of Freeburg until grade 5 then transferred to St. Mary’s school in Caledonia. In high school he took up playing the guitar which became his lifelong enjoyment. He attended St. Mary’s College in Winona, MN graduating in 1967....

Mar 5, 2022

William Edward O’Hara V (Willy) was born February 9, 1996. He always loved people and always wanted to have fun. Will loved being outside in nature; snowmobiling, boarding, being on the water. He most of all truly cared about people. He built people up and helped them out as he himself was suffering.

"I want to be...

Mar 5, 2022

Lawrence Michael Merck (Mike) was born on March 5, 1928 in Humboldt, MN to Anthony and Margaret Merck. Mike had four brothers, Anthony, Leo, Robert, Edward and two sisters, Anna Marie and Sr. Cathi, OSB. They moved to Ada, MN in 1941 where he graduated from high school (class of '46). He then entered the US Army, serving in...

Mar 4, 2022

Dianne Lee “Ress” Verkennes, age 77, of Blaine, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2022.

A proud working woman, Dianne spent many devoted years at Lindsay Brothers in the North Loop, and later went on to be an integral team member at Goodin Company. Along her journey she met husband, Bill, who fell in love with her...

Mar 4, 2022

Lorraine Agnes (Jordan) Rickett

Passed away on her birthday, March 4, 2022 and by her side was her daughter, Cyndi Liane.  She was about to celebrate her 93rd birthday with well wishes coming in from all of her children and grandchildren via a “zoom-call.”

Lorraine was born on March 4, 1929...

Mar 1, 2022

Donald Edward Reinke, 84 of Plymouth passed away 3/1/22.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather.  Donald was born 9/17/1937, graduated Wayzata High School and served in the US Navy.  Preceded in death by wife, Rita Reinke; parents, Edward William and Marcella Blaine Reinke; sister, Marleen Swanson; and grandson, Joel Lee Callander.  He will be greatly missed by his family.  Donald...

Mar 1, 2022

Laura J. Caspers, age 93 formerly of Robbinsdale passed away 3/1/22.  Preceded in death by husband, Cyril; 4 sisters and 2 brothers.  Survived by sons, Mark (Ann), Dennis and Gary; daughter, Karen; grandson, Ryder Butler; other relatives and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial Saturday (3/5), 10:30 AM with visitation starting at 9:30 AM at the Church of St. Margaret...

Mar 1, 2022

Carol A. Bischel

Age 74, of Crystal, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022.

Survived by loving husband of 54 years, Thomas; sons, Brian (Lisa) and Gary (Kathy); four grandchildren, Angela, Ryan, Charlie and Brandon; two brothers, Duane (Betty) and Curt (Dianne).

Feb 28, 2022

Carolynn Mary (Wosje) Johnson age 52 of Golden Valley on February 28, 2022.

Survived by her daughters, Kayla, Carly and Haley Johnson; parents, Carol and Duane Wosje; sister, Marylou (Eric) Bentley; brothers, Jerry (Heidi), Jeff (Tery), Scott (Kathy) and Steve Wosje; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorial service 11 AM, Saturday, April 9 at...

Feb 28, 2022

Robert Gene “Bob", Reinhardt, age 85 of St. Louis Park, MN (originally of Nelson, WI), died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 28, 2022.

Survived by wife of 65 years, Janice (Serum), and children Perry (Jerilyn) Reinhardt, Dn. Jim (Nadine) Reinhardt, Jennifer (John) Theis, Brian (Anne) Reinhardt, and Bill (Carolyn) Reinhardt. Bob had 29...

Feb 28, 2022

James E. McCabe, 79, of Bloomington, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022.  "For now I'm free".

He loved Joan, The Wind Beneath His Wings, their first trip Lake Louise, Canada, Alaskan Cruise, mining for gold, Orchestral Hall, being at home, reading, books, collecting books, collector of things, extremely organized, crossword puzzles, birthdays, great card giver, sharing a...

Feb 27, 2022

Stanley "Specs" A. Van Blaricom age 90 of Plymouth, passed away on February 27, 2022.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Delores; parents, David and Ida; siblings, Dorothy, Taylor, Idell, Mardacie and Harriet; sons-in-law, Jamie Taylor and Ty Wilson.

Survived by son, Larry (Wendy); daughters, Lorelei Davis, Claudia Taylor and Carla...

Feb 26, 2022

Rosemarie Elizabeth Echtenkamp passed away peacefully surrounded by her family early Saturday morning, February 26, 2022, at the age of 71. She was born on March 15, 1950, in Stuttgart, Germany to Else and Ferdinand Franz and immigrated to the United States with her parents and sister, Alide in 1951, residing in Mt. Morris, NY for a short period...