Obituaries
Mary F. Weber
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;...
Leo Floyd Cavin
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....
William Edward O'Hara V
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...
Lawrence Michael Merck
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...
Dianne Lee (Ress) Verkennes
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...
Lorraine A. Rickett
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...
Donald Edward Reinke
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...
Laura J. Caspers
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...

Carol (Geissler) Bischel
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).
...Carolynn M. (Wosje) Johnson
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...
Robert "Bob" Gene Reinhardt
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...
James E. McCabe
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...
Stanley A. (Specs) Van Blaricom
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...
Rosemarie Elizabeth Echtenkamp
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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