Obituaries

June  C. Starn

June C. Starn

Feb 26, 2021

June Carolyn (Cooper) Starn, age 89 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Despite having Alzheimer’s, June remained kind-hearted, loving, and gracious throughout her last years.

June was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She is survived by daughter, Susan (James) Nystrom; grandchildren, Megan (AJ)...

Dorothy  M. Welter

Dorothy M. Welter

Feb 25, 2021

Dorothy M. Welter, 98, of St. Louis Park, passed away February 25, 2021.

She was preceded in death by husband, Bernard.

Dorothy is survived by daughters, Patricia (Tim) Barrett, Diana (Rob) Orantes and Linda (Bob) Penney; grandchildren, Robert (Anna), Christina (Ryan), Kimberly “Chris”, Thomas (Aliza), Michael (Karin), Andrew (Leslee), Ashley and Ryan (Kristin); GGMA to...

Dorothy  M Welter

Dorothy M Welter

Feb 25, 2021

Dorothy M. Welter, 98, of St. Louis Park, passed away February 25, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Bernard.  Survived by daughters, Patricia (Tim) Barrett, Diana (Rob) Orantes and Linda (Bob) Penney; grandchildren, Robert (Anna), Christina (Ryan), Kimberly “Chris”, Thomas (Aliza), Michael (Karin), Andrew (Leslee), Ashley and Ryan (Kristin); great-grandma to 9 children.

Private Mass...

Roger  L Halford  Jr.

Roger L Halford Jr.

Feb 25, 2021

Roger Halford Jr. age 59 of Plymouth, Minnesota died after a valiant battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy.   While MSA attacked his body, it never succeeded in robbing him of his kindness and humor.

Roger was born in Harrisburg Penn.  His father was in the Airforce and Roger lived in Ipswitch England, Orlando Fla., Luzon Island Philippines and...

Mark  Allen Elert

Mark Allen Elert

Feb 25, 2021

To view Mark’s service, please refer to https://vimeo.com/518283066/db623a235d

Mark Allen Elert passed away on Thursday February 25, 2021 of complications with type II diabetes. Mark’s passing was a shock to everyone in his family and community.

Anyone who knew Mark would definitely say he was a one-of-a-kind character, full of laughter, kindness, music and joy. ...

Robert  C. Higgins

Robert C. Higgins

Feb 23, 2021

It is with great sadness and even greater joy that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Robert Clifford Higgins.

Bob, a flaming red-haired boy, was born May 4, 1931 in Kenosha, WI to Clifford and Elma Higgins.  The family soon added another flaming red-head, Bob's sister Dorothy Jean, and moved to Minneapolis, MN.  Bob was...

Billy  Ray Maddox

Billy Ray Maddox

Feb 20, 2021

Billy Ray Maddox, age 75 of Mpls, formerly Miami, passed away February 20, 2021. Survived by wife, Connie; daughters, Patricia Maddox-Fleming, Michelle Maldonado, Crystal Boer, Victoria Maddox; son, Thomas Draper; granddaughters, Arianna, Alexa, Lena and Cara; sisters, Linda and Jackie; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by son, Billy Ray Jr. Billy was a proud Vietnam Veteran and...

Robert "Bob" L. Miller

Robert "Bob" L. Miller

Feb 20, 2021

Robert Lawrence Miller, Age 93, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2021. Bob was born on November 21, 1927 to Lawrence and Elizabeth Monaghan Miller in Cedar Rapids Iowa, the eldest of 5 children.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Anne Corlis Miller, whom he lovingly called Mother Superior. Bob and Anne...

Simon "Sam" A. Radermacher

Simon "Sam" A. Radermacher

Feb 19, 2021

Radermacher, Simon A. "Sam"

Age 86 of New Hope, passed away February 19, 2021.  Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Jeanne; loving children Steve (Teresa), Jim, Mary, Rick (Teri), Tim (Amy) and Chris (Tanya); 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; sisters Myra Jean, Phyllis, and Kathryn.  Preceded in death by parents, Simon and Catherine; grandson Joe;...

Mary  Blanche Negri

Mary Blanche Negri

Feb 18, 2021

Mary B. Negri, age 82 of Plymouth, died Thursday, February 18 at JA Wedum Residential Hospice. She was born March 14, 1938 in Minneapolis MN. She worked many years as an administrator in the Adult Academic program for the Robbinsdale Area schools.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her parents, Jeremiah and...

Peep  "Pete" Raid

Peep "Pete" Raid

Feb 18, 2021

Peep (Pete) Raid died on February 18, 2021.  He is survived by wife, Leslie Zimmerman; son, Keedan (Martha) Raid; daughter, Kaia Raid; granddaughters, Hazel and Etta; brother, Tiit (Ann) Raid; many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Luule Raid.  Memorial service at 11AM Friday, Feb 26 at Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth,...

Mary Ellen Van Hook

Mary Ellen Van Hook

Feb 17, 2021

Mary Ellen (Thielges) Van Hook passed away on February 17, 2021 at Methodist Hospital after a short battle with cancer.  Mary was born December 7, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in the Wayzata area and graduated from Wayzata High School in 1965.  After high school she attended the University of Minnesota. Following her education, Mary embarked upon...

Ella  F. Strahan

Ella F. Strahan

Feb 16, 2021

To view Ella's Service at Zion Lutheran Church in Tioga ND, please click here: https://vimeo.com/event/1041738/embed

Ella F. Strahan, age 98 of Golden Valley, passed away February 16, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Clyde E. Strahan, an infant daughter, Karen Sue; 2 sons-in-law, Blaine Bartz and Lyle Simmie; sisters,...

Sonya  A. Johnson

Sonya A. Johnson

Feb 14, 2021

Johnson, Sonya A., age 52 of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly on 2/14/21.  Preceded in death by mother, Jane-Anne Williams.  Survived by loving husband, Cory; daughter, Ashley; son, Erik; father, Richard Williams; sister and brother-in-law, Kersten and David Dusterhoft; nephew, Kyle; niece, Macey; other relatives and many friends.  Generous of spirit, love and humor, Sonya will be missed by all...

Margaret  Ann Stringer

Margaret Ann Stringer

Feb 12, 2021

Margaret A. “Peg” Stringer, of Bloomington, passed away February 12, 2021.

Born in Burlington, WI on December 9, 1927.  Peg remained deeply faithfully her entire life to God, family and friends. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her true joys. Kindness, grace and fun will forever describe Peg.

Preceded in...

Rose  Marie Pink

Rose Marie Pink

Feb 11, 2021

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard; her parents, Thelma and Edward Hoverman.

Survived by sons, John (Vicki) Pink and Bob (Julie) Pink; grandchildren, Dr. Thomas (Cathy) Pink, Sarah Pink, Bryan Pink, Michael (Alicia) Pink and Stephen (Kersten) Pink; great-grandchildren, John, Olivia, Dawson, Weston, Britain, Kaitlyn, Sydney, Raylan and Hannah.

We are grateful for...

James  Philip Gehrey  Jr.

James Philip Gehrey Jr.

Feb 9, 2021

James Philip Gehrey Jr., 91, of Spring Park, MN died of heart failure on Tuesday, February 9,2021.

He was born in Minneapolis in July of 1930 to James P. and Mary K. Gehrey. Jim grew up in Morningside and graduated from St. Louis Park High School, after which he attended the University of Minnesota. Jimmy was an...

Theodore  W. Schroeder

Theodore W. Schroeder

Feb 9, 2021

Theodore W. Schroeder

Age 81 of Maple Grove, passed away February 9, 2021. Theodore is survived by loving wife of 56 years, Ellen; daughter, Kristen (Bill) Hochmuth; son, Ted (Shannon); daughter, Naomi Bretz; grandchildren, Jamie, Katie, Anna, Kyla and Justin; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law and 1 sister. He was preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Verna...

Dave Reuss

Dave Reuss

Feb 9, 2021

David K. Reuss, age 68, of Shoreview, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2021.

Survived by wife Sue; daughter, Adrienne Reuss; son, Drew (Jen) Reuss; grandchildren, Asher, Azaria & Aurora; sister, Madeline (Bob) Strei and family; mother-in-law, Elaine Stubenberg; sisters and brothers-in-law, Annette (Bob) DeWerff, Janelle (Paul) Nedrud, Jillene (Philip) Houser, Kathleen (Mark) Nyman and families.

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Russell  David Fawbush

Russell David Fawbush

Feb 8, 2021

Russ was able to spend his final days surrounded by family and friends. Russ passed away on Feb. 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by father Verle; mother Donna Marie; and sister Roberta. He is survived by wife, Karla; sons Benjamin (Kerrie) and their children Wes, Theo, and Mabel;...