Mar 25, 2021

Martha Roper, 95, of Edina, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Martha loved music, dancing, volunteering and helping people.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.

Martha was a loving woman who loved her family dearly.

She is survived by children, Kathy, Joe, Victor, Sandra, Erick and Loretta; grandchildren, James, Dana,...

Mar 25, 2021

Geraldine “Gerry” Margaret (Super) Cummings age 88, left this earth on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1932, in Flensburg, Minnesota.

She was a master level oil painter, an impeccable fashionista, craft show connoisseur, and expert card player. She enjoyed reading the newspaper daily, soft cookies, football, vanilla shakes, and a strong cup...

Mar 24, 2021

Arthur E. Thole Sr. age 98 of Loretto, Minnesota passed into the arms of our Lord on March 24 th , 2021. Born July 21 st , 1922 to Anthony and Dorothy Thole he was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan; infant daughter; Ann;...

Mar 24, 2021

Sandra E. (Eidem) Alexander, age 73 of Plymouth, formerly of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully in her home.

Sandy was a devout Christian and her faith guided her through life. Sandy received the greatest joy caring for the people around her. Her beloved family, her many friends, and neighbors, were all touched by Sandy’s unending generosity...

Mar 24, 2021

Leona A. Kluck (Thibodeau), age 84 of Corcoran passed away peacefully on 3/24/2021 surrounded by her family.

Survived by husband, Kenny; daughters, Lisa (Daryl) Kral, Nancy (Dean) Hansen; son, John (Dana) Kluck; grandchildren Sara, Lucas & Natalie; sister, Lilly Emery.

Preceded in death by parents, William & Julia Thibodeau; brother &...

Mar 22, 2021

Thomas Dwight Pletcher

June 14, 1946 - March 22, 2021

Tom Pletcher, 74, of Minneapolis, passed away March 22, 2021 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN due to complications associated with a short battle with COVID-19.

Tom was born June 14, 1946 in Duluth, MN to Bill and...

Mar 22, 2021

Owen Matthew Holmes, the precious son of Matthew and Lydia Holmes and grandson of Gary and Lori Holmes and Jack and Jane Kraemer was born to heaven on Monday, March 22nd, 2021.  During his little life, Owen enjoyed dancing in his mom's stomach (his favorite time to wake up was 3:30 AM, much to his mother's delight...) and he...

Mar 21, 2021

John Steven Iversen, 37, of New Hope, passed away too soon on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

John had a generous heart and always put others before himself. He was an avid biker and shared many bike vacations with his mother. He enjoyed spending time with his nephews and nieces and would share his love of biking with...

Mar 21, 2021

Pohtilla, Kathleen M. (Ost)

Age 93 of Minneapolis, passed away on March 21, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband Lloyd Pohtilla; brothers Bob and Roger; sisters Betty, Gen and Florence.  Survived by nieces and nephews.  Kathy was a loyal employee of Dayton’s Stores for 50 years.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, March 25 at the...

Mar 21, 2021

Carol S. Holthaus, age 69, of Brooklyn Park, passed away March 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary; parents, Charles and Bernice Gannon; brother, Roger; sister-in-law, Peggy; and nephew, Phillip. She is survived by her son, Ryan; brothers, Eugene (Neva) and Michael (Julie); many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on...

Mar 21, 2021

Randolph Anthony Mazzocchi, age 61, passed away after a sudden, brief illness on March 21 st , 2021.

Randy was born on January 14 th , 1960, to Ralph Mazzocchi and Helga (Graf-Mazzocchi) Lanier. He spent his boyhood with his parents and brother, Rudy (Caroline) Mazzocchi at the family home on Plainview Drive in Coraopolis, PA, riding...

Mar 21, 2021

Irene Marie Gomez-Bethke, 86, of Woodbury, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Irene was the Former Minnesota Commissioner of Human Rights, a Member of the MSP Archdiocese Deanery Council, among the Founders of Centro Cultural Chicano (El Centro), Founder and Executive Director of Instituto de Arte Cultura, and historical citations to the book,...

Mar 20, 2021

Carolyn M. Gabor (Motzko)

passed away March 20,2021 at the age of 89. She lived an unselfish life of love and service to her family and others and will be missed by all.

Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Rose Motzko; siblings, Cletus Motzko, Jane Krogh, Frank Motzko and...

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...

Mar 19, 2021

Gheevarghese John was born on December 10, 1919, in Kerala, India. He served in the Indian Army during WW2, and raised his family while working for Brunei Shell Petroleum until his retirement in 1980. After his beloved wife, Kunjamma, passed way in 1992, he joined his son here in Minnesota. He leaves behind his two...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...