Obituaries

Eugene John Stroebl

Eugene John Stroebl

Feb 7, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene John Stroebl, age 70, of Plymouth, on February 7, 2022.

Survived by wife of 48 years, Janet; daughter, Katherine Lickteig (Mark); son, Thomas (Natasha); grandsons, Maximilian, Xavier, and Alexander Lickteig; siblings, Larry, Melanie Cardinal (Robert), Michael, and Marsha Everhardt (William); and many other relatives and...

Timothy Mark Sowieja

Timothy Mark Sowieja

Feb 6, 2022

Timothy (Tim) Mark Sowieja, 46, of Maple Grove, Minnesota passed away on February 6, 2022. Tim was born on November 28, 1975 to Mark Sowieja and Lyn Sowieja in Waconia, Minnesota. In 2002, Tim married the love of his life, Jody (Thorne) Sowieja. They have two beautiful daughters, Ellie and Mady, who were Tim’s pride and joy. Tim had...

Carol (Hertzberg)  Spelman

Carol (Hertzberg) Spelman

Feb 6, 2022

Carol was born and raised in NY.

She is survived by children, Kenneth Spelman Jr. (Terri), Lynn Spelman (Dianne Dingmann), Gregory Spelman (Erica) and Jennifer Harrison (James); grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Leona Hertzberg; brothers, Buddy and Al Hertzberg.

Carol worked for many years within the Mtka Schools, and upon...

John "Jack" E. Johnson

John "Jack" E. Johnson

Feb 6, 2022

John Edward “Jack” Johnson, age 82, passed away on February 6, 2022 of congestive heart disease. Jack was born May 11, 1939 in Saint Paul, MN to Gunnar and Katherine Johnson. After graduating from Minnehaha Academy in 1957, he graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Business in 1962 and a Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering...

Margarete Carhill

Margarete Carhill

Feb 5, 2022

Margarete Carhill, age 95, formerly of Robbinsdale.  Preceded in death by husband, James. Survived by daughters, Gertrude (John) Lindemier and Mary (Ray) Iverson; grandchildren, Amy, Michele, Kelly, Todd and Tracy; great grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Bailey, Breanna, Joshua, Kelsey, Jacob and Mikayla; brother, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral 2:00 PM Sunday, Feb 20th with visitation beginning at 1:00...

Valerio "Val" Balma

Valerio "Val" Balma

Feb 5, 2022

Valerio "Val" Balma passed away on 2/05/2022.

He was born on 12/10/1942 in the family home in Caluso, Italy as the allies were bombing Torino. Val Immigrated to the United States at age 10 where he would later serve in the US Navy for 2 years on the USS Intrepid. He married wife, Barbara, and spent 45...

Craig T. Sunde

Craig T. Sunde

Feb 5, 2022

Craig T. Sunde, age 59 of Plymouth, formerly Decorah, passed away Feb 5, 2022.

He was preceded in death by parents, Carroll and Carmen; brothers, David and Donavon. He is survived by brother, Paul (Cindy); 3 nieces, 2 nephews, and his AME 37 brothers.

Funeral 2 PM Saturday, Feb 12 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church,...

Marian W. (Mueller)  Rasmussen

Marian W. (Mueller) Rasmussen

Feb 4, 2022

Marian Wanda Rasmussen (Mueller) was born October 13, 1926 and raised in Watertown, MN, daughter of George and Bertha (Ninz) Mueller.  She married Raymond Joseph Rasmussen on June 19, 1950. Their early years as a military family meant nine locations finally settling in Plymouth, MN in 1968 to be close to relatives. They raised five children and many cats....

Jennifer Lynn (Ratfield)  Cone

Jennifer Lynn (Ratfield) Cone

Feb 4, 2022

Jennifer passed away on February 4th surrounded by her family after a 6-month battle with stage IV stomach cancer. Her cancer didn’t define her. She attacked her battle with the same characteristics she lived her life.

Jennifer was born on February 17th, 1982, the youngest child of Dwaine and Kathy. Jennifer had the most beautiful smile and...

Roger Butler

Roger Butler

Feb 4, 2022

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Roger N. Butler, age 94 of Hopkins, passed away on February 4, 2022.

Roger is preceded in death by wife, Ruby; parents, Ira and Emma Butler and 6 siblings. He is survived by son, David (Elizabeth); daughter,...

Constance J. Nix

Constance J. Nix

Feb 3, 2022

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Constance J. Nix, age 95 of New Hope passed away 2/3/22.  Preceded in death by husband, Warren; daughter, Karen Campbell; son, Gordon Nix; parents, Conrad and Clara Otteson; sister, Helen Feist; and brothers, Wally, Gordy, Charles and Lyle...

Beverly Ann (Kniefel)  Dimberio

Beverly Ann (Kniefel) Dimberio

Feb 3, 2022

Beverly Ann Kniefel was born on  July 9, 1936, (one of the hottest days in recorded history) to Alvin and Eva Kniefel in Owatonna, Minnesota.  She was the oldest of five children.  Bev graduated from Owatonna High School  in 1954 and went on to further her education at the University of Minnesota – Duluth where she graduated with a...

Mary Ann (Windsperger)  Gagner

Mary Ann (Windsperger) Gagner

Feb 3, 2022

Beloved “Gram” went home to heaven at age 91 of natural causes.

Mary will be greatly missed by grandchildren, Kelly Wilson, Becky (Blake) Swenson, Brian (Laney) Otten; great-grandchildren, Jonah Wilson and Lettie Otten; daughters by marriage, Mary Jo Gagner and Joyce Noon; son-in-law, Don Otten; many other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by husband,...

Elaine Rose Mead

Elaine Rose Mead

Jan 31, 2022

Mead, Elaine Rose Martin,

born May 22, 1926 in Albertville, MN died January 31, 2022, Wayzata, MN. Preceded in death by parents Alfred and Flora Martin; siblings Emery, Richard, Sylvia, Cyril, Adeline, Odell, Maudeste, Camille, Marcella, Willard, and Rose. Survived by daughter Natalie Rose Mead and siblings Earl and Edmond. Married to Robert C. Mead for 28...

Valerian C. (Val, Larry, Kingfisher)  Engelmeier

Valerian C. (Val, Larry, Kingfisher) Engelmeier

Jan 30, 2022

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Valerian “Val”, “Larry”, “KingFish” C. Engelmeier, age 96 of Robbinsdale.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary Ellen; parents, Pauline and Albert Engelmeier.

Survived by daughters,...

Welby F. Clemmer

Welby F. Clemmer

Jan 29, 2022

Welby Francis “Frank” Clemmer, of Golden Valley, MN was born February 4, 1934 in Fargo, ND and died January 29, 2022 in St. Louis Park, MN. He was 87 and preceded in death by parents Welby “Webb” Francis Clemmer and Clarice Nelson Clemmer, sisters Bergit Clemmer and Barbara Clemmer Graziano, and nephew Welby Alexander Gliszinski.

Frank is...

Patricia Ann Muyres

Patricia Ann Muyres

Jan 28, 2022

Patricia Muyres left this world on January 28, 2022, 86 years of age, the way she lived—leaning in for the next adventure. As an educator, advocate, and artist, Pat celebrated the endless small miracles of life.

Born the eldest of six children and beloved by a large extended family, Pat was always up for a party. But...

John Crosby II

John Crosby II

Jan 28, 2022

John Crosby, a former educator, teacher and community leader, died on January 28 at age 86. He was deeply committed to teaching, as well as a lifelong leader in education and urban development.

John was the youngest of 5 children (Charlie, Albert, Anne, Esther and John) born to Albert and Esther Crosby in Minneapolis on November 29,...

Thomas A. Hayden

Thomas A. Hayden

Jan 28, 2022

Thomas A. Hayden (Tom), 82 of Maple Grove, formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022.  Tom is preceded in death by infant daughter, Nicole; brothers Jim, Bill and sister Mary Jo.

Tom is survived by wife of 62 years, Kathy; children Kevin and Mika (James) Kunz; grandchildren Emily (Chris) Beard, Patrick (Amanda), Hayden, Meghan,...

Helen K. Shaker (Schadel, Wilson)

Helen K. Shaker (Schadel, Wilson)

Jan 27, 2022

SHAKER, HELEN K. (Schadel, Wilson) After a 99 year journey, Helen passed away on January 27, 2022. From St. Louis Park, formerly St. Paul and most recently residing at St. Therese At Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park. Proceeded in death by husband Daniel Shaker, parents Joseph and Magdelene Schadel and brother Richard Schadel. Helen was a big sports fan...