Obituaries

Myrna Jean (Lehman)  Chapman

Myrna Jean (Lehman) Chapman

Aug 15, 2022

Myrna ‘Jean’ Chapman of St. Michael passed away August 15, 2022 at age 85.  Jean was born May 1, 1937 in Jackson, MN to Dorman and Leone Lehman.  She graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1955 and worked at Deli Express in Eden Prairie for over 30 years.  Jean was a passionate artist who loved painting and making jewelry.   ...

Gertrude Sophie (Quale)  Zahnow

Gertrude Sophie (Quale) Zahnow

Aug 15, 2022

Gertrude Sophie Zahnow (Quale) passed away peacefully Monday, August 15, 2022, at the age of 96. She had a long and happy life! She is survived by her son Daryl and wife Wendy; daughter Darla Smith and her former spouse Richard; grandson Brandon Zahnow and his wife Liz; granddaughter Bailey Bonds and husband Demetrice; grandson Travis Smith and his...

Geri (Heying)  Rausch

Geri (Heying) Rausch

Aug 15, 2022

Age 85 of Plymouth, passed away suddenly August 15, 2022.  Survived by husband Roger; sons Thomas and Greg Rausch; daughter Connie Rausch-Jurgens (Roland); son John Rausch; daughter-in-law Katie Adams; grandchildren Elizabeth, Daniel, Olivia, Lily, Ashley, Fran and Ben; sisters Cathy Thielen, Helen Ressemann, Dot Illig, & Peggy Anderson.  Preceded in death by parents Gregor and Helen Heying; sisters Mildred,...

Roger Henry Scherer

Roger Henry Scherer

Aug 14, 2022

Roger Henry Scherer, 87, died peacefully in his sleep, his wife Irma by his side, on August 14 at his home on Bass Lake in Plymouth. Roger lived a full life, was a man of great faith who loved and was immensely proud of his immediate and extended family. He provided vision and leadership to a successful family business,...

Ardyth "Ardy" L. (Brunkow)  Johnson

Ardyth "Ardy" L. (Brunkow) Johnson

Aug 12, 2022

Ardy L. Johnson, 83, of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by her six children and immediate family on August 12, 2022.

Ardyth Laine Brunkow was born on December 11, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa to Edith (Kulander) and Arnold Brunkow. She grew up in St Paul on Grand Avenue and attended Central High School where she met...

Robert J. Kolb

Robert J. Kolb

Aug 11, 2022

Age 87 of Plymouth. Passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on August 11.  Survived by devoted wife Verlaine, children Chris and Nancy, one grandchild, brother Francis “Butch”, and many nieces and nephews.  He lived a life of gratitude. His easy smile, quick wit, thoughtful ways and gentleness will be missed by many. Mass of Christian Burial...

William "Bill" Nord

William "Bill" Nord

Aug 10, 2022

William “Bill” Nord June 28, 1925 – August 10, 2022

Bill Nord lived a long, purposeful, generous, faithful, energetic and happy life. He loved God, telling stories, traveling, creating photo albums, listening to music, swing dancing, drinking Rob Roys, and giving away all the money he could to the many good causes he championed. Most...

David Freeman McAloney

David Freeman McAloney

Aug 9, 2022

David Freeman McAloney, Age 69, March 6, 1953, to August 9, 2022.

He left us unexpectedly, sat down to watch TV hopefully his favorite Perry Mason and fell asleep not to wake up.

Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Mary McAloney; nephew, Chris Nyberg; and beloved pets, Doody and Pooky.

Survived by...

Dolores J. (Quast)  Anderson

Dolores J. (Quast) Anderson

Aug 9, 2022

Dolores J. Anderson (Dolores J. Quast - maiden name), age 92 of New Hope, passed away August 9, 2022.

She was the daughter of Henry and Clara Quast and was born in Winsted, MN.

She is preceded in death by husband, James and great granddaughter, Grace Nolan.

Survived by children, Kathryn (John) Klinkner,...

Mary Jo Blonigan

Mary Jo Blonigan

Aug 7, 2022

Blonigan, Mary Jo (Cavanagh); Almost 94 (8/12/1928-8/7/2022) of Golden Valley, survived by 6 of 7 children, William A. (Teresa), Steven (Kathy), Mary (“Frankie”) Galka (Doug), Joan Christianson (Grant), Maura Steblay (Rick), Sheila Gossen (Martin), 22 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband of 67 yrs., Fabian A. Blonigan (m. 6/28/52) and daughter Megan E. Berglund (Bruce); also by...

Marjorie J. Kosel

Marjorie J. Kosel

Aug 7, 2022

Marjorie Kosel, age 94, of Maranatha Care Center, formerly of Plymouth passed away on August 7, 2022. She had a long career in nursing at Eitel and Methodist Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Jayne (James) Early and Lori (Charly) Skalbeck; sons, Tom (Kathy) Kosel and James (Irina) Kosel; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She...

Susan K. Overholt

Susan K. Overholt

Aug 5, 2022

Susan Kay Overholt, age 75 of Brooklyn Park. A loving sister, aunt, and friend who left this world suddenly and too soon on 8/5.

Sue had a sharp mind and a quick wit. She loved pontoon rides, swimming in the lake, reading, crafting, puzzles, mysteries, games of all kinds, and her family. She hated washing utensils.

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Viola "Pat" Doan

Viola "Pat" Doan

Aug 3, 2022

Viola “Pat” Doan

(July 27, 1929 – August 3, 2022)

On August 3, 2022, Pat Doan died peacefully in Minnetonka. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert “Bob” Doan. Her 65-year married life with Bob was filled with family, friends, travel, and service to the Wayzata community.

Pat was born...

Milton Bruce Nolte

Milton Bruce Nolte

Aug 3, 2022

Milton “Bruce” Nolte, age 72, of New Hope, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2022, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Bruce was born January 3, 1950 in Fairmont, MN, the son of Milton and Grace Nolte. He graduated from Bloomington Kennedy High School in 1969 and was a dedicated employee of the Robbinsdale Area...

Jean Ann Arne

Jean Ann Arne

Aug 1, 2022

Arne, Jean A.

Born August 29, 1932, passed away August 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born to Fred and Frances Allenburg of Minneapolis. Jean was introduced to the love of her life, Jerry, by her brother John. They married in 1952, and lived in Iowa where Jerry started his first Chiropractic...

Michael James Cackoski

Michael James Cackoski

Aug 1, 2022

Michael Cackoski passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, in Rockville, Maryland, due to complications following a heart attack.

Michael was born in 1989 in Cedar Rapids, IA and he graduated from Xavier High School in 2007.  He holds undergraduate degrees from the University of St. Thomas and graduate degrees from the University of Maryland and Johns...

Michael "Mike" P. Hazledine

Michael "Mike" P. Hazledine

Aug 1, 2022

Michael "Mike" P. Hazledine age 59 of Crystal.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kim and son, Craig; parents, Lucille and Bob; sister, Susie Roban; partner, Karen Allen.

Survived by his daughter, Amber; sister, Patty Brown (Julie); brother, Jim (Carla); brother-in-law, Mark Roban; nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

Memorial service 11:00...

Elfriede Johanna Haeger

Elfriede Johanna Haeger

Jul 31, 2022

Elfriede Johanna Haeger, “Oma”, age 92, of Hopkins, formerly of St. Louis Park, passed away on July 31, 2022.

Elfriede is survived by daughters, Gerda (Scott) Carlson, Dorothea Bowar (Geoff), Marian (Dan) LeSage, Barbara (Christopher) Cmiel; sons, Wilhelm Haeger, George (Kari) Haeger, Michael (Carolyn) Haeger; 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

She is...

Philip W. Ringgenberg

Philip W. Ringgenberg

Jul 28, 2022

Philip W. Ringgenberg

age 94, of Hopkins, passed away on July 28, 2022. Preceded in death by wife Josephine. He will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grand children. Phil grew up in Rochester and served in the United States Navy. He was a 40-year employee of Northwestern Bell. Phil was an active member of...

Jorand M. Braford

Jorand M. Braford

Jul 28, 2022

Braford, Jorand M. Braford, age 79 of Plymouth, MN, passed away July 28, 2022. Jorand was born April 29, 1943 in Deadwood, SD, to Vernon and Diana Tollefson.

Jorand, called “Randi” by her many friends, was a longtime chemistry, science and math teacher with the Grand Forks, ND, Public Schools. Independent, smart and creative, she was a...