Obituaries

James J. Ryan

James J. Ryan

May 3, 2022

James J. Ryan of Golden Valley, born July 27th, 1951, passed away on May 3, 2022 at J A Wedum Hospice Center at 8:30 pm.

Jim was born in Robbinsdale Minnesota at North Memorial Hospital. He moved with his family to Golden Valley when his sister Mary was born in 1955 and lived there his whole life....

Mark Francis Mandile

Mark Francis Mandile

May 1, 2022

On Sunday, May 1, 2022, Mark Francis Mandile passed away from complications following heart surgery.  Born on November 21, 1957, Mark was 64 years old and lived in the Bryn Mawr area of Minneapolis.  He was preceded in death by his parents Dominic and Irene Mandile.  He is survived by his brothers Michael (Nikki), Patrick (Judy), John; his sister...

Frank P. Fourre

Frank P. Fourre

Apr 30, 2022

Frank P. Fourre, 91, of Plymouth, passed away April 30, 2022.

Frank grew up in North Mpls and attended Patrick Henry High School and the University of Minnesota. He served in the US Army during the Korean War Era in occupied Germany with the 2nd Armored Division 1952-1953. He was a life member of the Prior Lake...

Jacqueline A. (Fox) Darst (nee Kram)

Jacqueline A. (Fox) Darst (nee Kram)

Apr 30, 2022

Jacqueline A. “Jackie” Fox (nee Kram) Darst, 86, of Mendota Heights, formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Jackie enjoyed outdoor and social activities, including tennis, biking, golf and kayaking.  She also enjoyed theater, music, volunteering, dancing and special times with family, friends and grandchildren.

She is survived by children, Greg,...

Rosella M Seiwert

Rosella M Seiwert

Apr 29, 2022

Born in 1924 in Kent, MN to Robert and Rose Boardman, Rosella and her six siblings grew up in Barnsville, MN.  A graduate of North Dakota State University (formerly the Agriculture College), Rosella taught school in a one-room school house in Durbin, ND.  She would marry Leo Seiwert, the oldest brother of two of her students, and eventually move...

Houv Kaing

Houv Kaing

Apr 29, 2022

Kaing, Houv (Age 62) of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away on Friday April 29, 2022. He was born in Battambang, Cambodia as the second son of Nay Kaing and Kim Taing. The Kaing family immigrated to the U.S.A in 1979; residing in the Saint Paul area for several decades.

He was proceeded in death by his parents:...

Arthur Eugene Jensen

Arthur Eugene Jensen

Apr 27, 2022

Arthur E. Jensen passed away at the age of 85 at his home in Monticello, MN on Wednesday, April 27th 2022. He married the love of his life Mary St. John on June 1, 1957. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ella Jensen, father, Elmer Jensen, and brother Wayne Jensen. He is survived by his...

Dennis A. Johnson, DDS

Dennis A. Johnson, DDS

Apr 26, 2022

Dennis A. Johnson DDS

Born on St. Patrick's Day 1924 into a large, closely-knit, hardworking family on a dairy farm near Pine City, MN. Graduated from Pine City HS 1941 and U of M School of Dentistry 1946. Served in Army Medical Corp as a dental officer in the South Pacific...

Theresa Ann Sjodahl

Theresa Ann Sjodahl

Apr 25, 2022

Theresa Ann Sjodahl (Vetsch) .  Born 3/13/1931 and passed to eternal life 4/25/2022.  She will meet in heaven her mom and dad, Tony and Ruth Vetsch, plus her 5 brothers and 3 sisters.  Her remaining sister, Myra Olson lives in Elk River.  She is survived by her husband, Harry after 71 years of marriage; 2 sons, Greg (Sue) Sjodahl...

Paul W. Ditter

Paul W. Ditter

Apr 23, 2022

5/29/1928 - 4/23/2022 Age 93, of Brooklyn Center, preceded in death by beloved wife of 71 years Kathleen, parents Anthony and Caroline, step-mother Marie, brothers Leo, Anthony, Jerry (Vernell), Joseph (Phyllis), John, sisters Margaret Bezenar (Tony) Dorothy Neddermeyer (Wayne) & Caroline Hanrehan (Walt), step-siblings Claire Clare, Don & Art Arnoldy & Doris Bronson.  Survived by children, Jeannie (John Rodgers),...

Jocelyne Vincent

Jocelyne Vincent

Apr 23, 2022

Jocelyne Vincent, 75, of Robbinsdale, MN, passed away on April 23rd, 2022, two months after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.  Jocelyne was born on January 20th, 1947 in Montreal, Québec. She went on to obtain a Master of Mental Health (MMH) at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) at Washington University in Saint...

Ione Isabel (Sanko)  Strandberg

Ione Isabel (Sanko) Strandberg

Apr 22, 2022

Ione I. Strandberg, age 92, of Plymouth, Minn., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 22, 2022 at her home.

Dedicated flower arranger, conservationist, Master Gardener and floral judge.

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth.

Survived by daughters, Linda Bryan, Patty (Ken) Lindquist and Deejay Fredrickson; grandchildren, Dawn, Melanie, Sara, Mark...

Mary Eileen Conlin

Mary Eileen Conlin

Apr 22, 2022

Mary Eileen Conlin was born on May 29, 1948, while her father was serving in the U.S. Army in Korea. Growing up in a military family, by the time she finished high school she had lived in four states, as well as in Japan, Germany, and the Territory of Alaska. In her K-12 years she attended 10 different schools....

Robert L. Robinson

Robert L. Robinson

Apr 22, 2022

Robert Robinson (Bob) age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 22.

He is survived by sons David (Melissa) and Mark and daughter Ann (Weston) and three wonderful grandchildren Calla, Ellie and Teddy.

Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce, of nearly 45 years.  He will be missed by...

Robert J. Rowbottom

Robert J. Rowbottom

Apr 21, 2022

Robert J. Rowbottom, passed away April 21, 2022. Born July 30, 1935 in Cook, MN.

He was preceded in death by parents, Frederick and Marie; brothers, Fred, Jr. and Earl (Marion); sister, Rose (Nile) Gooch; son-in-law, Brian Ihnken.

Robert graduated from Vocational High School Mpls in 1954, met Lois Clairmont while in high school and...

Doris Carol (Gross)  Halloran

Doris Carol (Gross) Halloran

Apr 20, 2022

Doris Carol (Gross) Halloran, age 97.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Edward L. Gross, Sr. August of 1978 and second husband, Alden V. Halloran July of 2016; her parents, two brothers, and one sister.

Survived by son, Edward L. Gross Jr. (Lois), and daughter, Maureen C. deBruyn (Terrance); six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren,...

Marian Evelyn (Morrison)  Chell

Marian Evelyn (Morrison) Chell

Apr 20, 2022

Marian E. Chell, age 92, formerly of Pine River, passed away on April 20, 2022, in Plymouth, MN.

She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Christine Chell, Jeffrey and Isabel Chell, Dale Chell and Barbara Anderson; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Arlan Hagen; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one new great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death...

David "Dave" R. Torigian

David "Dave" R. Torigian

Apr 19, 2022

David “Dave” Russell Torigian more commonly called Dave or Papa, was born on February 3, 1952 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to George Torigian and Eunice Blake Torigian, both of whom preceded him in death in addition to his older sister, Conni Torigian Hieb.  His younger sister, Merri Torigian Hokana still resides near Aberdeen.  For those who don’t know, you...

Robert J Galarneault

Robert J Galarneault

Apr 18, 2022

Robert J Galarneault, age 79 of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully at home April 18, 2022.

Survived by wife Phyllis; sons James (Eileen), Andrew (Melissa), & Fr. Thomas Galarneault; grandsons Brisly and Cameron; brothers John (Margarita), and Thomas; sister-in-law Sharon; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brother Ed and sister-in-law Carol.

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Erna O. Erlandson

Erna O. Erlandson

Apr 17, 2022

Erna O. Erlandson (Turner), 100, of Crystal, went to be with Jesus on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. She is preceded in death by husbands Laurence Turner, Charles Erlandson and four siblings. Erna was born May 9th, 1921, in Madison Minnesota to Ernest and Alma Tenney, the fifth of five girls. She loved music, singing with sisters and family...