Obituaries

Marinda  C. Hoops

Marinda C. Hoops

Mar 19, 2021

Marinda Caroline Hoops passed away on March 19, 2021.

Marinda was born in Asuncion Paraguay on March 15, 1993. Her birth name was Pamela Chaparro, she was adopted at 7 months old by William D. Hoops, Sr and Diana Moore Hoops. Marinda had a complicated medical history including Lupus SLE and SMA Syndrome. Marinda's grandpa played U...

Eric  Laurence Hansen

Eric Laurence Hansen

Mar 19, 2021

We are heartbroken to share news of the passing of Eric Laurence Hansen on March 19, 2021 at the age of 72. Eric was a loving, kind, gentle, intelligent, caring, and humble man whose integrity and character were part of his everyday life. However, his most valued characteristic was his love of God and he shared that commitment wherever...

Ardell  Lewis Walgrave

Ardell Lewis Walgrave

Mar 18, 2021

Ardell Walgrave, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, following complications from illness, in hospice at North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, MN.

Ardell was preceded in death by his wife Delores (Pillatzki) Walgrave, daughter Kim Walgrave, parents, Harold and Ella (Arp) Walgrave, brother Alan Walgrave, sister Kathleen Walgrave and brother-in-law Dwayne Johnson.

He is...

LaVergne  Marie Raskob

LaVergne Marie Raskob

Mar 14, 2021

LaVergne Marie Raskob, age 95, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 14, 2021.

She was born on October 6, 1925 to Bernard Joseph Dahlheimer and Harriet Marie Guimont in Osseo, Minnesota, where she lived all her life until she married Lester B. Raskob on September 3,...

Rosemary  L. (Orr)  Ekelund

Rosemary L. (Orr) Ekelund

Mar 13, 2021

Rosemary Louise Orr Ekelund died in the loving care of her daughters, Andrea and Kathleen and her husband of 57 years, Charlie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Bert Orr; her brothers, John and Bill Orr.

Survived by her husband Charlie; two daughters and their husbands, Andrea and Aaron Abed, Kathleen...

Todd Bradbury

Todd Bradbury

Mar 13, 2021

Lewis “Todd” Bradbury died early morning on March 13th, 2021 at age 52. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 9th, 1968 to Linda Bradbury Fralin and Lewis Bradbury. In addition to his parents and step-mom, Teri, Todd is survived by his wife Carmen, son and daughter Zachary and Abigail, his brothers Kevin (Tiffany)...

Jean  Ann Lutgen

Jean Ann Lutgen

Mar 13, 2021

Jean A. Lugen, age 90 of New Hope, passed away March 13, 2021.  Survived by children Kathy Pupeza, Greg Lutgen, Roger (Sherrie) Lutgen, Brian (Gail) Lutgen, Diane Rae (Ben) Blackhawk, Sharon (Gordon) D’Souza, Gary Lutgen, &  Nita (Matt) Schanback; grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Wallace Daley.  Preceded in death by husband Leo and baby Lucy...

Larry  John Ramler

Larry John Ramler

Mar 13, 2021

Ramler, Larry J., age 86 of Maple Grove, passed away March 13, 2021 after a year-long battle with cancer.  Survived by devoted wife of 56 years, Rita; children Debbie Ramler, Doug Ramler (Peggy), & Roxanne (Mike) Hand, Grandchildren: Ellie, Christina, Alex, & Nick Ramler, Steven, Nicholas & Tyler Hand; sisters Julie Noll, Romelda (Vic) Kascht, & Cora Williams.  Predeceased...

James  William Wennerlind

James William Wennerlind

Mar 12, 2021

James W. Wennerlind, on March 12, 2021, at age 89, Jim was called home to be with the Lord.

A native of Minneapolis, Jim served his country in the Army from 1952-1954. Jim graduated from Augsburg College and spent 37 years in Real Estate. Jim loved his family and had a passion for hunting and...

David Bernier

David Bernier

Mar 12, 2021

If you are reading this, I've recently left the physical world after 85 great years. I have had an enviable life and have been so lucky to have such a wonderful wife, amazing family and lifelong friends. I have been truly blessed. I was born in the usual way on November 5, 1935 in St Paul, Minnesota to Cyril...

Robert  N. Munson

Robert N. Munson

Mar 11, 2021

Robert Neil Munson, age 78, of Maple Grove, MN passed away at his home on March 11, 2021 of cardiac arrest.

Bob was a graduate of Hopkins High School 1960, and St. Olaf College 1964. Following two years in the Peace Corp in Venezuela he returned and entered George Williams College in Downers Grove, IL, where he...

Deane  A. Nelson

Deane A. Nelson

Mar 11, 2021

*Due to internet connectivity issues at church, Deane's service is being recording and will be uploaded to this page later this afternoon.*

Deane Arnold Nelson, age 52, passed away from complications of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the family cabin in Motley, MN. Deane was born on December 2,...

Michael  A. Pfeifer

Michael A. Pfeifer

Mar 10, 2021

Preceded in death by his mother, Kay Pfeifer.

Survived by his father, Gerald (Mary Lou) Pfeifer; sisters, Cynthia (Randy) Weisner and Angela (Dave) Graham; brother, Andrew (Marnie) Pfeifer; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorials are preferred to the family.

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Visitation The Church of St. Raphael Tuesday, March 16, 2021...

Ronald  T. McElmurry

Ronald T. McElmurry

Mar 9, 2021

Ron McElmurry, 56, of Dayton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

He is survived by wife, Mary Beth; sons, Jacob and Aaron; parents, Gary and Mavis McElmurry; sister, Carol (Scott) Smothers; brother, Mark (Nancy) McElmurry; nephew, Matthew; nieces, Carlie and Annelise; sisters-in-law, Renee (Don) Peter and Michelle Ray;...

Gary  Keith Knudson

Gary Keith Knudson

Mar 7, 2021

Gary Keith Knudson, 76, passed away 3/7/21 at his winter home in Sun City, AZ.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jalmer and Lillian Knudson; his first wife, Sharon (DeVries) Knudson; and their son, Steven Knudson. He is survived by his wife, Rita (Deeney-Hagen) Knudson; sister, Janice (Neil) Hoek; daughter-in-law, Salena Knudson; son,...

Gretchen  Helen Newman

Gretchen Helen Newman

Mar 6, 2021

Gretchen Helen Newman

9-20-1949 to 3-06-2021

Born in Winona, MN, lived in Montana, Colorado, Utah, N Dakota, New Mexico, Wyoming, Mpls & Credit River TWP.

Preceded in death by parents, Ethel Mary (nee Steltzner) Flach & Glenn Howard Flach; and sister, Bonnie (Stull) St. James.

Survived by loving and devoted husband...

John  Patrick O'Meara

John Patrick O'Meara

Mar 5, 2021

John Patrick O'Meara, age 62 of Wayzata, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2021.

Preceded in death by Father Thomas Patrick O’Meara.

Survived by Mother Mary Ann O’Meara; siblings Tom (Leslie), Jane (David),  Tricia (Jon) and Gerry (Efonda); nieces and nephews Kerri (husband Charlie and their daughter Regan), Tommy, Cassi, Michael, Taylor, Willi,...

Timothy  John Rolando

Timothy John Rolando

Mar 4, 2021

Tim, age 57, was called home to our Lord on March 4, 2021. Born on October 31, 1963, Tim grew up in Golden Valley.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles L. Rolando, and his twin brother, Terrence James Rolando....

Michele  "Shelly" Steward

Michele "Shelly" Steward

Mar 3, 2021

Michele "Shelly" (Krogstad) Steward,

May 10, 1963 - March 3, 2021

Shelly is survived by husband John Steward; sons Johnny and Ben; daughter Grace Steward; parents Bruce and Mary Krogstad.

Preceded in death by brother Tony  and sister Brenda Krogstad.

Shelly grew up in Robbinsdale and was a 1981 graduate of...

Stefan  A. Tolin

Stefan A. Tolin

Mar 2, 2021

Stefan A. Tolin, age 76 of Minneapolis passed away on March 2, 2021.  He served in the US Army and was a longtime Minneapolis Attorney. He has no known survivors. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 6 at 9:30 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. We will meet at assembly area #6 at 9:15.

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