Obituaries

Josephine  A. Calder

Josephine A. Calder

Nov 3, 2021

With sadness and love the family of Josephine Calder announces her passing on November 3 at North Memorial Hospital at the age of 93 years. Born in Cumberland Wisconsin on March 15, 1928, the daughter of Pasquale and Jennie Zappa Monno, Josephine grew up in Cumberland on the family's farm along with six sisters and seven brothers before moving...

Merton  Eugene Cooper

Merton Eugene Cooper

Nov 2, 2021

Merton Eugene Cooper entered eternal life on November 2, 2021 at Maranantha Care Center. Mert was born September 28, 1928 to Lloyd and Marie (Chamberlain) Cooper in Hamilton Township, Minnesota. A birth injury limited the use of his right arm, a restriction that he handled with grace and dignity. He spent many months of his childhood to Gillette Children’s...

Veronica  J. Fust

Veronica J. Fust

Nov 1, 2021

Veronica (McNiff) Fust was born and raised in Preston, MN. She grew up on a farm just south of town with her four sisters and was raised in the Catholic faith. She graduated in 1950 from Preston High School where she was active in band, theatre, and softball along with other activities and interests.

Not long after...

Betty  J. Newstrom

Betty J. Newstrom

Nov 1, 2021

Newstrom, Betty

Age 89 of St. Paul, passed away 11/1/21. Preceded in death by parents, Arnold and Bertha Newstrom; brother, Dale Newstom; sister and brother-in-law, Rhoda and Bob Ziller; and friend, Dorothy “Kay” Seymour. Survived by many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Nov 4 at 4:00 PM at the Church...

Patricia McGinty

Patricia McGinty

Oct 31, 2021

Patricia McGinty March 6, 1929 - Oct. 31, 2021 Patricia McGinty, 92, has been reunited at last with her husband, Phillip, and her parents, Leo and Regina Buschette. She passed away Oct. 31 surrounded by her sons and daughters-in-law. Pat was born March 6, 1929, and grew up on a farm in Renville with her younger brother, Butch. Her...

Ronan  Michael Banavige

Ronan Michael Banavige

Oct 31, 2021

A brother. A son. A friend to many.

On a normal day, Ronan Michael Banavige was found solving Rubik’s cubes, playing Magic: The Gathering, or perfecting his steak-cooking techniques. With a quick wit and an infectious smile, Ronan’s presence lit up the lives of everyone he met. His empathy and gentle...

Richard  T. McClellan

Richard T. McClellan

Oct 31, 2021

Richard T. McClellan, age 74 of Plymouth passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Survived by children, Martin (Adrienne), Jonathan (Sarah), Jennifer (Ken), and their mother Connie; Grandchildren, Mackenzie, Cooper, and Rose; siblings, Beverly, JoAnne, Patricia, Rita, Mary, Michael, Nancy, Martin, James, and William; many nieces and nephews; and friends.  Preceded in death by parents, Ralph...

Lawrence  "Larry" Bigelow

Lawrence "Larry" Bigelow

Oct 30, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Bigelow

January 27, 1938 – October 30, 2021

Larry Bigelow, father, brother, husband, friend and coach, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 30 with his wife of 56 years by his side.

Larry’s life was filled with physical challenges, from polio as a toddler that left him needing a leg brace, to...

Kathleen  "Kitty" Sather

Kathleen "Kitty" Sather

Oct 29, 2021

Kathleen Marian Sather (nee O' Keefe) was born on February 2, 1934, and her father immediately called her "Kitty O' Keefe."  She died on October 29, 2021, at the age of 87, with her son Tom beside her.

She is survived by her children, Lynn Marie (Jonathan) Diamond; Dave and Tom (Beth) Sather; daughter-in-law, Katy (Paul) Connors;...

Janet  Marie Fournier

Janet Marie Fournier

Oct 29, 2021

Janet M. Fournier, age 87 of Brooklyn Park, passed away October 29, 2021.

Survived by husband of 69 years, Jack; daughter Cyndee Iannazzo and husband Scott; grandchildren Noel, Dan, Marisa, Dominic, & David; 8 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by daughter Denise Marie Nelson, parents Edward and Ellen Schoen and brothers Jack, Jerry, Donald, &...

Daryll  C. Phelps

Daryll C. Phelps

Oct 28, 2021

Daryll C. Phelps of Plymouth went to be with the Lord October 28, 2021 at age 73.  Survived by Sandy, his wife of 52 years; son, Kevynn; sisters, Cherilee (Merle) Brockopp, Rocqulyn (Mike) Gustafson and other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by his parents, Glade and Linnea.   Memorial Service will be held later date when safer to gather;...

Paul Piazza

Paul Piazza

Oct 28, 2021

Piazza, Paul J., Sr., age 69 of Robbinsdale.  Survived by wife Marilyn; children Paul J. Piazza (Jodi), Frances P. de Kooker (Edwin), & Richard D. Piazza; grandchildren Anthony, Sophia, Peter Piazza, David & Sam Rivera, Izaak & Brett de Kooker; siblings Mary Bernadette Gagnon (John), Peter Piazza (Peggy), Anne Hedlund (Charlie), Christine Maros (Greg); many nieces and nephews.  Preceded...

Dorothy  M. Settlemire

Dorothy M. Settlemire

Oct 27, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" M. Settlemire, age 89 of Minnetonka, passed away Wednesday, October 27th. Dot was preceded in death by her loving husband Jim in 2018. She is survived by daughter, Donna (Bruce) Bowen; grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at Messiah Methodist Church, 17805 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN on Saturday, November 6th at...

William Monson

William Monson

Oct 26, 2021

Monson, William

Age 66 of St. Louis Park, passed away 10/25/2021. No known survivors.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday 11/2/21 at Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope MN.

Graveside Service Gethsemane Cemetery Tuesday, November 02, 2021 2:00 PM Email Details 8151 42nd Avenue North New Hope, Directions

Suzanne  Helen Peyton

Suzanne Helen Peyton

Oct 26, 2021

Suzanne Helen (Zachman) Peyton, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, May 30, 1932, Memorial day.  Suzie is daughter of Arnold and Genevieve Zachman who owned the Zachman Brothers greenhouse on Grand Avenue until 1964 when it was removed to build the Ayd Mill road. Elizabeth Ayd was Suzie’s great grandmother.  Suzie’s grandfather was Albert Zachman whom the MN town of...

Delores  I. Bullemer

Delores I. Bullemer

Oct 25, 2021

Delores Bullemer, 91, died October 25, 2021.

Delores is survived by seven children, Robert Jr. and Robin Lewis, Peter and Faye (Medenwaldt), Barb and Dylan Beardall, Jack and Cia (Abbott), Joan and Mike Lundgren, Ann and Warren Andersen, Mary and Craig Parent; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Delores Irene Bullemer was born on November 21,...

Alan Schmitt

Alan Schmitt

Oct 25, 2021

Schmitt, Alan Thomas “Al”, 69,  born in Milbank, SD and lifelong resident of Osseo, MN, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021, with his brother Dave at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents Bruce Schmitt, Diane Carlson (Schmitt), and stepfather Willard Carlson. He is survived by countless family members – related or not – with...

Amy  L. Rubins

Amy L. Rubins

Oct 25, 2021

Amy L. Rubins, age 66 of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on October 25, 2021 after a nine year battle with breast cancer. Her fighting spirit, love of family (especially her grandchildren), and her faith, inspired her to keep living well past her initial five year diagnosis. Her generosity, her...

Joan  Marie (Roddy)  Holmes

Joan Marie (Roddy) Holmes

Oct 24, 2021

Joan Marie (Roddy) Holmes, 1939-2021

Joanie Holmes, age 82, of Grand Marais and Minnetrista, Minnesota, and Cape Coral, Florida, passed away Oct. 24, 2021.

Born Sept. 9, 1939 in Minneapolis, she was a child of Irish and French descent and a 1957 graduate of Minneapolis Vocational High School. Small but mighty, she was an independent...

Donald  James Hoffer

Donald James Hoffer

Oct 23, 2021

Donald J. Hoffer, age 70, of Plymouth passed away October 23, 2021.

Born November 2, 1950, in Minneapolis, MN to John Emmanuel and Ann Antonetta (Mandile) Hoffer.

Attended De La Salle High School, Metropolitan Junior College, Metropolitan State University and the University of MN.  Honorably served in the United States Army/Army Reserves during the Vietnam...

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