Obituaries

Anna S. Benincasa

Anna S. Benincasa

May 17, 2022

Benincasa, Anna S., age 93 of Maple Grove passed away peacefully at home on 5/17/22 surrounded by family.  Preceded in death by husband, Anthony; son, Anthony F.; parents, Peter and Rose Phillips; brother, Peter Phillips; twin brother, Anthony S. Phillips; sisters, Mary Dupla and Angeline Anderson; great-grandson, Jacob Anthony Jones; great-granddaughter, Alex Rose Benincasa; and great-great-granddaughter, Jordan Lynn Wickham. ...

Thomas L. Jacobs "TJ"

Thomas L. Jacobs "TJ"

May 17, 2022

Thomas L. (TJ) Jacobs, Brooklyn Park, was called home to God on May 17, 2022 at age 87. 1953 graduate of Robbinsdale High School.  Retired Teamsters Local 544 truck driver and driver for Handicabs, Inc./Transit Team, Inc. Member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion and VFW. Preceded in death by parents, Mike and Angie Jacobs; sister, MaryAnn Minnich; brother,...

Cynthia J. Waletko

Cynthia J. Waletko

May 16, 2022

Cynthia J. Waletko, age 69 of New Hope, MN passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2022.  She is survived by her brothers, Stan and Steve Waletko; and sister, Patricia Smith.  Cynthia is preceded in death by her parents and 3 sisters.  Private services will be held.

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Matthew K. Schroeder

Matthew K. Schroeder

May 16, 2022

Matthew K. Schroeder age 37, of New Hope, MN passed peacefully on May 16th, 2022. He is now pain free and in God’s hands.

Born March 15th, 1985 in St. Louis Park, MN to Steve and Lisa Schroeder. Survived by his parents, brother Patrick, sister in law Jess, niece and nephew Haley and Carter, his loving Gran...

Raymond L. Swadner

Raymond L. Swadner

May 16, 2022

Ray was born on July 19, 1933 to parents Ruth and Raymond F. Swadner. He is preceded in death by his brother Richard Swadner. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathie Swadner, his brother Robert (Diana) Swadner, and his children David and Becky Roy, as well as his sister-in-law Nancy Jarrard and...

Donna M. Krafve

Donna M. Krafve

May 16, 2022

Donna M. Krafve May 24, 1934 - May 16, 2022

Donna, age 87 of Plymouth, formerly of Minnetonka, passed away surrounded by family on May 16, 2022.

Donna was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio and was the oldest of Edward and Dorothy Zaleski’s 5 children. After graduating she became a secretary at...

Elizabeth H. Peterson

Elizabeth H. Peterson

May 15, 2022

Elizabeth H. Peterson, of Plymouth, died May 15, 2022 at the age of 88.

She was preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Russ.

Survived by children, Susan (Phillip) Fantle, Pam Peterson, Scott (Barb) Peterson and Jon (Tammy) Peterson; grandchildren, Jacob, Jenna and Alec Fantle, Chris, Katie, Charles, Claire, Natalie and Ethan Peterson; great...

Linda L. Oelfke

Linda L. Oelfke

May 14, 2022

Linda L Oelfke, age 72 of Brooklyn Center passed away on May 14th at Methodist Hospital.

She was born on Oct. 30th, 1949 in Minneapolis MN to Art & Donna McGregor. She graduated from South HS in 1967 and from the U of Minnesota in 1971 with a degree in elementary education.  Linda married her husband, Rick,...

Loren Gordon Smith

Loren Gordon Smith

May 12, 2022

Loren Gordon Smith, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away May 12, 2022. He was born August 3rd, 1957 in Edina. Loren attended North Central University and married Kimberly 1980 and moved to Robbinsdale where they started their family.

Known as the “John Wayne” for Jesus, Loren lived a life unapologetic of his beliefs and demonstrated his...

Ronald C Eisenzimmer

Ronald C Eisenzimmer

May 11, 2022

Age 78, of Brooklyn Park, passed away May 11, 2022. Ron grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from North High. He served in the Navy during Vietnam, was a proud member of IBEW local 292, coached many youth sports and was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He battled courageously in the last months of his life and...

Richard "Rich" Charles Sinkler

Richard "Rich" Charles Sinkler

May 11, 2022

Richard “Rich” C. Sinkler, age 83, of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2022.

A proud Navy veteran and 40+ year employee of Metro Mold.

For those of you who knew Rich, you know how full of life he was. He was always laughing, smiling, and joking.  He was a hard worker who was...

Judy Joy Erickson

Judy Joy Erickson

May 10, 2022

to watch a video of the service click here . The first part of the video is a photo collage, the second part is the service.

Judy Joy Erickson (Tsatsos)

Sunrise:  March 2, 1956                     Sunset:  May 10, 2022

Judy Erickson of Golden Valley/Crystal enjoyed the company of close family and friends...

John "Jack" Kruse

John "Jack" Kruse

May 10, 2022

John (“Jack”) Patrick Kruse

On Tuesday May 10, 2022, Jack Kruse, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 21.

Jack was an exuberant, inquisitive, and fun-loving child who had an amazing zest for life. An animal lover and avid reader, he spent his elementary years at Holy Family Academy where he first...

Jacqueline H. Attleson

Jacqueline H. Attleson

May 8, 2022

Jacqueline H. Attleson, 90, of Oak Grove, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

An active volunteer at Cafesjian’s Carousel at Como Park, she taught preschool at a Montessori school. Jackie was a longtime member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church.  She was passionate about her cats and loved walking and the many...

David P. Schwark

David P. Schwark

May 8, 2022

David P. Schwark age 79 of Cushing formerly of Plymouth.

Survived by his loving wife, Kathy; sons, Brian and Derek (Kelly); grandchildren, Allie and Austin; nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his son, Chad; parents, Violet and Paul; sister, Kay Harris; brothers, Herb, Rodger and Gene.

Memorial service 12...

Ramon C. Devora

Ramon C. Devora

May 6, 2022

Ramon C. Devora, age 99 of Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by wife Connie.

Survived by son Alex (Sue) Devora; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Mary Jackson.

Latin Requiem High Mass 11AM Thursday, May 12 at The Church of the Sacred Heart, 4087 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale with visitation one hour prior to Mass.

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Edwin R. Brenna

Edwin R. Brenna

May 6, 2022

Edwin R. Brenna, of Medicine Lake, born 4/26/23, passed away 5/06/22.

He was preceded in death by wife, Mae; companion and partner of 26 years, Carolyn Hansrude; parents, Soren and Ingrid; brothers, George, Sverre, Clarence and Harold; sister, Lillian Begin; sister-in-law, Kathryn Brenna.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Past Commander...

Nicholas E. Keefe

Nicholas E. Keefe

May 5, 2022

Nick was a generous soul with a fervent belief in Jesus as his Lord and Savior.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother Richard and Dolores Keefe.  He is survived by his sister Julie and his brothers Mike, Paul, Tim, Tom, Jim, and Greg, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Liturgy of...

John A. Gagnon

John A. Gagnon

May 4, 2022

John A. Gagnon age 90 of Brooklyn Park formerly of Brooklyn Center.

John served in the USAF and retired from the Minneapolis Police Department.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Marion and second wife, Dorothy; infant son, Ken; grandson, William; his parents, Aurelia and Henry; sister, Lorraine Warzeha; two brothers, Bob and...

Mary Ann (Voight)  Hamel

Mary Ann (Voight) Hamel

May 3, 2022

Mary Ann (Voight) Hamel age 89 of New Hope.

Preceded in death by husband, James; parents, Mable and John Voight; three sisters and five brothers.

Survived by children, Joanne (John) Hoffmann, Barbara Guyer, Nancy (Paul) Freed, Scott (Sandy) Hamel, Judy (Marty) Grotberg, Paula (Jerry) Cogswell and Paul (Jennifer) Hamel; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Ken...