Obituaries

Mark Joseph Davy

Mark Joseph Davy

Feb 26, 2022

Davy, Mark J. age 78 of Edina, passed away Feb. 26.

Survived by beloved wife of 53 years, Joan, who he met freshman year in college; daughter, Maureen Tesch (Daren); son, Michael (Whitney); grandchildren: Anna, Christian, Claire and Elowyn; brother Joseph (Colleen), 3 nephews. Preceded in death by daughter Anne, mother Margaret, father Joseph, sister Mary, brother...

Barton Greenwood

Barton Greenwood

Feb 26, 2022

Barton L. Greenwood,  age 71 of Golden Valley. Survived by wife, Chris; children, Matt (Nina), Nick (Tarilyn), Katie (Torsten); 5 grandchildren. Memorial Service 11 AM Thursday, March 3 at St. Joseph Parish Center, 8701 36th Ave. N., New Hope with visitation 1 hour prior to service.

Please note: The Star Tribune obituary date was printed incorrect. The...

Edith J. (Andring)  Varner

Edith J. (Andring) Varner

Feb 25, 2022

Varner, Edith J. “Toots” (Andring)

Age 87 of Golden Valley.  Survived by sons Bruce, Steven (Vicki), and Wayne.  Grandchildren Ryan, Collin, Maggie, Blair, and Lindsay.  7 great grandchildren; brother Robert Andring.  Preceded in death by husband Bill, parents Harry and Grace Andring, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, March 4 at...

Emily Pearl Shellum

Emily Pearl Shellum

Feb 25, 2022

Emily Pearl Shellum, 68 of Maple Grove, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.

She was preceded in death by parents, Earl and Barbara Anderson.

Emily is survived by husband, Paul; sons, Bryce and Ryan; siblings, Glenn (Laurie) Anderson, Cheryl Johnson, Danal Anderson and Casey (Kim) Anderson; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other...

Elmer Leo Czech

Elmer Leo Czech

Feb 22, 2022

Elmer L. Czech

Age 93 and long-time resident of Golden Valley, MN passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Elmer Leo Czech was born December 24, 1928, in Opole, MN in a little farmhouse to the late Frank and Ada (Wochnick) Czech. He attended grade school in Opole, MN, Junior High...

Kathleen K. Newell

Kathleen K. Newell

Feb 22, 2022

Kathleen K. Newell, age 78, of New Hope passed away February 22, 2022.

Kathy enjoyed playing golf, cheering on the Minnesota Wild & Golden Gopher hockey teams, and spending time with her family, friends, and Woodridge community. She will be remembered for her good heart and sense of humor.

Survived by children, Sean (Julie) Newell,...

Georgianne (Goblirsch)  Gonderinger

Georgianne (Goblirsch) Gonderinger

Feb 22, 2022

Georgianne Gonderinger, or Gigi to those who knew her, passed away on February 22, 2022, after a brief illness. She was 65. Gigi is survived by her husband, Charles (Chuck) Gonderinger; and her children and grandchildren, Danielle Gonderinger, with her husband, Michael Dermott and their two children Samuel and Rosalynn; Brittany Morel, with her husband, Kevin and their daughter,...

Scott Anthony Blumb

Scott Anthony Blumb

Feb 22, 2022

Scott A. Blumb, age 61, of St. Francis passed away February 22, 2022.

Survived by wife, Terri; children, Nicholas (Anna) Blumb, Melissa (Daniel) Goebel, Tanya (Konrad) Sjoblom, Michelle (Tony) Kremer, Vicki (Leo) Donovan, Michael (Amanda) Gephart, Dante Blumb & Selena Blumb; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; mother, Mary Blumb; brothers, Todd Blumb, Tim (Jolene) Blumb, Randy (Miria) Blumb,...

Kathryn L. Weiner

Kathryn L. Weiner

Feb 21, 2022

Age 48 of Maple Grove, passed away from cancer February 21, 2022. Her spirit is now at peace.

Kate prided herself on putting family and friends first. Though her life was shorter than expected it was very full.

Kate grew up a Charger and a Spartan at Churchill High School and Michigan State University. She...

Ava R. Howard

Ava R. Howard

Feb 21, 2022

So loved by her parents, Carmen and Jim Howard; brother, Harry Howard and sister, Haley Howard; her many aunts, uncles and cousins; her beloved cats, Biscuit and Butter.

Preceded in death by her grandparents and her uncle, Don.

Memorial service Sat. 11 AM at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel; 15800 37th Ave. N., Plymouth.

Visitation...

Dorothy "Dottie" (Daniel)  Merriam

Dorothy "Dottie" (Daniel) Merriam

Feb 19, 2022

Please advance video to 1:00:00 for the beginning of Dottie's Funeral Mass.  An edited version of service will be available late afternoon Tuesday.

** A recording of Dorothy's service will be posted within 24 hours. **

Dottie was born and raised in Murphysboro, IL, the only daughter among 4 brothers, of...

Gary J Abel

Gary J Abel

Feb 19, 2022

Abel, Gary passed away on February 19th, 2022 at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy with a memorial at Coremark Metals, the family business where he worked faithfully since it opened in 1992. Gary was an exceptionally skilled builder, mechanic, and electrician;...

Jeremiah Michael Murphy

Jeremiah Michael Murphy

Feb 19, 2022

Jeremiah Michael Murphy, 86, of Edina, MN passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by wife, Kay Murphy

Jerry is survived by his children, Pat, Tom (Tracy), Kevin, Brian, Dan (Lisa), Brigid (Dennis Winkelman), Kate Boland (Tom), his in-laws Patrick and MaryKay Murray, Martha Urbasic (Herm) and Jane Marrin.  Additionally, he is...

Arline Katherine (Steffes)  Turkington

Arline Katherine (Steffes) Turkington

Feb 17, 2022

On the morning of Feb. 17, Arline Katherine Turkington, loving daughter, sibling, twin, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died at the age of 99. Born to Margaret and Arthur Steffes in Winona, MN, she there met and married her husband of 71 years, Donald Wesley Turkington in 1946. Settling in Minneapolis, they raised two children, Leslie and Scott. Not...

Irene Armella (Berning)  Durant

Irene Armella (Berning) Durant

Feb 16, 2022

Irene Durant, age 90, of Plymouth, peacefully passed away February 16, 2022.

Born October 20, 1931, in St. Michael, Minnesota as Irene Berning.

Preceeded in death by her loving husband of 50 years LeRoy “Joe” Durant; parents, Ann and Oscar Berning; brothers, Vernon and “Buddy”; and sisters, Lucille and “Nellie.”

Survived by her...

Donald Radford Williams

Donald Radford Williams

Feb 16, 2022

Donald Radford Williams

January 18, 1944 to February 16, 2022

Don grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and graduated from Hopkins High School in 1962. After graduating, Don joined his father as an industrial electronics repair technician and engineer at Warmington, Woodcock, and Williams, Inc. Don eventually bought the business naming it 3W Electronics of MN....

Sara L. Benson

Sara L. Benson

Feb 16, 2022

Sara Lynn Benson age 74 of Plymouth, passed away February 16, 2022.

She is preceded in death by parents, Jack and Mary Jane; aunt, Viv; nephews, Ryan and Ryan Jr.

She is survived by sister, Judy Williams; twin brother, Jon Benson; brother, Donald “Punch” (Ann) Benson; nieces and nephews, Kate Watson, Chris Benson, Beth Boll,...

Janice "Jan" Raye (Beckwith)  Baker

Janice "Jan" Raye (Beckwith) Baker

Feb 15, 2022

Janice R. (Beckwith) Baker, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children, on February 15, 2022 after living courageously with melanoma for 7 years.

Jan was born on September 8, 1950 in Boone, Iowa to Ralph and Dortheann Beckwith, following older siblings Jim and Jean. She graduated from Boone High School in 1968,...

Ronald J. Zerr

Ronald J. Zerr

Feb 13, 2022

Zerr, Ronald J. “Ron-Uncle Ronnie”, age 82 of Crystal passed away 02/13/2022.  Survived by wife of 56 years, Lorraine; daughter, Deborah (Jeff) Dayon; sons, David (Heidi) and Wayne (Sally); grandchildren, Chelsea, Carson, Sonja and Astrid Zerr; step-grandson, Brandon Dayon; sister, Beverly Westphal; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by parents, Pius and Ella, brother, Lyle; and...

Beverly Hammel Keogan

Beverly Hammel Keogan

Feb 12, 2022

Age 92, passed away peacefully at home in Austin TX on February 12, 2022.  Survived by children Therese Joyce, Kevin Keogan, Chris Aguirre, Kelly Keogan, Katie Linville, Dan Keogan, and Patrick Keogan; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister Betty Jensen.  Preceded in death by husbands Donald Keogan, David Nygaard and Mike Hammel.  Visitation Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at...

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