Obituaries

Betty  Lou Stearns

Betty Lou Stearns

Apr 24, 2021

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Betty Lou Stearns, age 85, passed away on April 24, 2021 surrounded by family.

She is preceded in death by son, Michael; parents, Roy & Esther Elmquist; daughter-in-law, Debra Stearns.

Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Doug;...

Justine Germaine (Selz)  Vertnik

Justine Germaine (Selz) Vertnik

Apr 24, 2021

Justine "Germaine" (nee Selz) Vertnik, age 92, passed away April 24, 2021. Germaine was born at home on the farm during a snowstorm in Humbird, Wisconsin on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, to Herman and Justine Selz. She was the sixth child of their twelve children, which included six girls and six boys.

She attended a one-room...

Danielle  Renee Jones

Danielle Renee Jones

Apr 22, 2021

Danielle Renee Jones, age 44, of Maple Grove passed away April 22, 2021.

Danielle was born to Rodney and Carol Nelsen on August 27, 1976. From a young age, Dani’s spirited personality shined through. She kept her parents on their toes, whether it was riding her bike while standing on the...

Shirley  Ann Hondl

Shirley Ann Hondl

Apr 21, 2021

Shirley A. Hondl, age 84 of Fridley, formerly Brooklyn Park, passed away April 21, 2021.

Survived by children, Susan (Brent) Tommerdahl, Barbara Lewis (Scott Mengelkoch), Timothy (Susan) Hondl, JoAnn (Timothy) Zinken & Amy (Michael) Volby; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; brother, Thomas Gill.

Preceded in death by husband, Anselm; daughter,...

Kriss  Francis Senander

Kriss Francis Senander

Apr 21, 2021

Born on Christmas Eve, 1961, Kriss passed away April 21,2021 after a brief battle with cancer.

Kriss loved Harleys and working on old jalopies. He was a natural problem solver, a loyal friend, and a talented printer.

Preceded in death by his mother, Jo Senander.

Kriss is survived by his loving father, Don;...

Rose  Marie Leonard

Rose Marie Leonard

Apr 21, 2021

Rose Marie was born and raised in International Falls, Minnesota.  She worked a few years as a medical assistant before her career with the City of Minneapolis as an appraiser.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. L. Gerald Leonard.

Rose Marie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Terri; grandchildren,...

Thomas  A. Wersal

Thomas A. Wersal

Apr 20, 2021

Thomas Andrew Wersal, born May 8, 1961 died suddenly April 20, 2021.

He was a fun loving guy who loved sports and fishing.

Preceded in death by his parents, Therese (Groebner) and Adrian Wersal.

Survived by his sons, David and Michael Wersal; siblings, Jeanette Marquardt, Dean (Toni) Wersal, Connie (Jeff) Wersal-LaVelle, Barb (Dave)...

Robert  Francis Thimmesh

Robert Francis Thimmesh

Apr 19, 2021

Robert Francis Thimmesh died late in the evening of April 19, 2021. He was 83 years old. He died at home, as he would have wished, if he had given it a thought, which he did not. He was focused on living right to the end.

Bob’s life was shaped by his faith, family, friends, and work....

Joyce  I Erickson

Joyce I Erickson

Apr 19, 2021

Joyce Irene (Mustonen) Erickson, age 85, passed peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s under hospice care at Arbor Lakes Senior Living, Maple Grove, on April 19, 2021. Joyce was born July 3, 1935 in Brainerd, spent her early years in South Long Lake, and graduated from Brainerd High School in 1952.

She married her high school sweetheart, John...

Margaret  Rita Wozniak

Margaret Rita Wozniak

Apr 17, 2021

Margaret R. Wozniak, age 98 of St. Louis Park, passed away at home on April 17, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Chester Wozniak; and daughter, Joan Courchane.

Survived by children, Fr. Tim Wozniak, Tom Wozniak (Kim), Veronica Kennealy (Tom), Barb Wozniak, Mary Wozniak, Jean Wozniak and Joe Wozniak (Mary); grandchildren, Meg, Sara, Andy, Chris,...

Ethel  Bernice Forbes

Ethel Bernice Forbes

Apr 16, 2021

Ethel Bernice Forbes, Age 96, of Plymouth, passed away on April 16, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband of 72 years, Richard A. Forbes; parents, Hubert and Mary Jones; infant son, Brian and granddaughter, Kelley Inman.

Survived by daughter, Carolin (Gautama Herrmann); sons, Rick (Mary) and Allen (Lisa); grandchildren, Emily (Kevin) Piekutowski, Mike (Amy) Forbes,...

Darcy  Lee Norcup

Darcy Lee Norcup

Apr 16, 2021

Darcy Lee Norcup,

age 65 of Hutchinson passed away April 16, 2021.

She was survived by son, James Anderton; sister, Holly Griffith; brother’s, Jay and Jeff Griffith; and her dog Andy.

Darcy originally worked as an administrator for many dealership names such as Honda, Nissan, and Lexus. Her highlight was a management position...

Jeffrey  John Almsted

Jeffrey John Almsted

Apr 15, 2021

Jeff Almsted, age 40 of Plymouth, passed away April 15, 2021.

Jeff was a kind, caring and loving son and a great friend to all who knew him.  Jeff was a 1999 graduate of Wayzata High School and a 2003 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato.  Jeff loved the outdoors; hunting, biking, fishing...

Marlyn  J. Swienton

Marlyn J. Swienton

Apr 15, 2021

Marlyn J. Swienton

age 87 of Plymouth, MN passed away on April 15th. Preceded in death by husband, Richard. Survived by son, Gregory Swienton. Longtime member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.

Memorial Service 2 PM Wednesday at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5005 Northwest Blvd, Plymouth. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Patricia  Yvonne Westley

Patricia Yvonne Westley

Apr 14, 2021

Patricia Y. Westley, 75, of Maple Grove, passed away on April 14, 2021.

In her free time, Patricia enjoyed traveling, puzzles, crosswords and reading. She was also a proud volunteer at IOCP for many years.

Preceded in death by husband, Steven C. Westley; parents William and Delores (Johnson) Vogel; brother, Tom Vogel; grandson, Steven M....

Genevieve  Anna Lane

Genevieve Anna Lane

Apr 14, 2021

Genevieve A. Lane, age 101 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully April 14, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Clifford Lane; daughters, Virginia Bannister, Barbara Loscheider and infant grandson Marty Lane.

Survived by son James Lane; daughters Anne (Don) Eisenzimmer, Linda (Steve) Johnson; sons-in-law, Doug Bannister, Don Loscheider; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 7 great-great...

Patricia Houston

Patricia Houston

Apr 13, 2021

Houston, Patricia

Age 83 of Minnetonka, passed away Tuesday 4/13/21. Pat attended Henry High and was a proud graduate of St. Kate’s. She taught at Holy Family School for almost 20 years, then worked for AAA.  She loved reading, travel, and bible study.  She selflessly volunteered at church and Dinner at Your Door for many years. Preceded...

Robert  John Dillon

Robert John Dillon

Apr 13, 2021

Robert John Dillon, age 76 of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully at the VA hospital on Tuesday April 13, 2021. Born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bob proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Takelma and the U.S.S. Peregrine from 1966-1970. In time, he obtained a business degree and later went on to earn an MBA...

Joann "Sally" O. Bolster

Joann "Sally" O. Bolster

Apr 13, 2021

A recording of Joann's service will be available in the box below after 2:00 PM, 4/21/21

Bolster, Joann O. “Sally”, age 87 of Crystal passed away 4/13/21.  Preceded in death by parents, Matthew and Olivia Bolster; and sister, Millie Sage.  Survived by brother, Don (Mary Ann) Bolster; sister, Carol (Jerry) Zimmerman;...

Mary Lou F. Arnold

Mary Lou F. Arnold

Apr 13, 2021

Video of the Mass will be available after 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 17th for viewing.

Arnold, Mary Lou F., age 68 of New Hope passed away 4/13/2021.  Preceded in death by parents, Christopher and Irene Arnold; and brother, Daniel P. Arnold.  Survived by daughter, Jessica (Mark) Fricke; grandchildren, Ben and...