Obituaries

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...

Elaine Mae (Ledstrom)  Erickson

Elaine Mae (Ledstrom) Erickson

Feb 12, 2022

Elaine Mae (Ledstrom) Erickson, of Crystal, formerly of Golden Valley passed away peacefully February 12, 2022 at age 92.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, George Erickson; mother, Laura Martin; father, Gunnar Ledstrom; daughter-in-law, Mary Erickson; and granddaughter, Kristin Mary Erickson. Elaine is survived by her children, Sandy Nieman, Ed Erickson (Carrie),...

David Kenneth Dallin

David Kenneth Dallin

Feb 12, 2022

David Kenneth Dallin,  93, of Brooklyn Park peacefully passed away on February 12, 2022 with his family by his side.

Kenny is survived by Nancy Dallin(Jan Wolfe), Jim(Jeannine)Dallin, John (Sharon) Dwyer, Theresa Mancuso, Tim (Robbin) Dwyer, Kathleen Dwyer, Daniel (Wanda)Dwyer, Colleen ( Eric) Frietag, Lona’s children; all grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in...

Camille Dominique Marie Berns

Camille Dominique Marie Berns

Feb 11, 2022

Camille Dominique Marie Berns

We never really knew what “living loud” entailed until Camille burst into our life.

This little girl was a blonde explosion, that is, until she became a brunette explosion. As she spun through life, we nicknamed her Hurricane Camille, and she left an impact wherever she went....

Michael Douglas Henderson

Michael Douglas Henderson

Feb 11, 2022

Michael Douglas Henderson, age 67, of Golden Valley, MN passed away on 2/11/22.

He was born in Pueblo, CO, and met his wife there. In 1981 he and his wife moved to Minnesota.

Mike is survived by daughter, Jody Rachey, son-in-law, Troy Rachey and granddaughter, Rose Rachey.

He was preceded in death by...

Deanna D. Lien

Deanna D. Lien

Feb 9, 2022

Deanna D. Lien age 79 of Crystal.  Loving mother, grandmother, and Godmother of many. Long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary and volunteer at N.E.A.R.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Dorothy and Donald Meister; brother, Bill Meister.

Survived by children, Brit (Chris) Lien and Dana Rootes; grandson, Jonny Rootes; granddaughter, Bre Lien;...

Charles P. (Charlie)  Ekelund

Charles P. (Charlie) Ekelund

Feb 9, 2022

June 24, 1935-February 9, 2022

Our dad was one of a kind. He lived a life full of hard work, amazing friends and a loving family. He will forever be known as a collector of all things, appreciator of a Ft. Myers Beach sunset, the evergreen landscape of Horseshoe Lake and anyone a little off-center....