Obituaries

Elizabeth Ferber

Elizabeth Ferber

Sep 18, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Ferber, 95, of Robbinsdale passed away September 18, 2024. She was born July 22, 1929 to Frank and Florence Bliesner. In her life she was an active parishioner at The Church of the Scared Heart in Robbinsdale. Elizabeth was a Chaplin with VFW Post 251 and was also involved with the Knights of Columbus. She loved solving puzzles...

Leonard "Pete" Hayek

Leonard "Pete" Hayek

Sep 17, 2024

Leonard "Pete" Hayek, 92, of Plymouth, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 27 at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway, with interment to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

If so desired, you may donate to Grace Hospice, 1015 N. 4th Ave #206, Mpls, MN  55405 or...

Ronald Lappi

Ronald Lappi

Sep 12, 2024

Ronald Victor Lappi, 81, Minneapolis

October 8, 1942 to September 12, 2024

Preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Elborg; and brother, Edwin. Survived by Susan, wife of 59 years; children, Brian, Michelle (Charles) and Brent; and brother, Richard (Carol).

Ronald attended Patrick Henry High School, class of 1960. He then went to the University of Minnesota and Mankato State University where he...

Cyrus Harlow Webster

Cyrus Harlow Webster

Sep 10, 2024

Webster, Cyrus H “Cy”

Age 90 of Maple Grove, Passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2024. Survived by Daughter, Kathleen (Greg) Griffin, Grandchildren Wesley (Meredith) Griffin & Abigail Griffin; great-granddaughter Marina & many nieces and nephews, loved ones and friends. Preceded in death by his loving wife Phyllis, sisters Corine, Hazel & Emily, brothers Julius Jr & Reeve.

Cy served in the...

Pamela Mae Booth

Pamela Mae Booth

Jun 29, 2024

Pamela Mae Booth age 66 of Minneapolis MN, passed away after a valiant fight with cancer June 29th, 2024.

Pamela was born October 12th 1957 in Robbinsdale MN. Raised in the north Minneapolis neighborhood with her loving parents and siblings. She was married for almost 20 yrs after graduating from Patrick Henry high school. 

She spent many years not only raising her...

James Richard Spevacek

James Richard Spevacek

Sep 9, 2024

Jim Spevacek, beloved husband of Joanne Spevacek for 67 years, and father of five, grandfather to 12, passed away at the age of 91. 

He was born in the rural community of Hector, MN. He later moved to Minneapolis and graduated from De La Salle high school. Jim was then drafted and served in the armed forces in Germany during the...

Frank Lushine

Frank Lushine

Aug 18, 2024

Frank Gerald Lushine, age 78 of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on August 18, 2024. Born on June 17, 1946 in Virginia, MN, Frank grew up in Edina, MN attending Edina East High School and then the University of Minnesota where he earned his BA and MD degrees. While at medical school, he met Cheryl Mertesdorf, and they married in 1969....

Karen A. O'Malley

Karen A. O'Malley

Sep 11, 2024

The world was made brighter on July 22, 1957 when Mary and Jerry Schoen welcomed their second child into the world and named her Karen Ann Schoen. 

While growing up in North Minneapolis in the 60's she attended Willar School and then Ascension Catholic School. During the summer months she looked forward to Dick Clark's American Bandstand and dancing daily with...

Joyce A. Trebisovsky

Joyce A. Trebisovsky

Sep 6, 2024

Joyce Trebisovsky, age 92 of Robbinsdale, passed peacefully September 6 after a brief illness.

She is preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Donald. 

Joyce is survived by sons Stephen (Susie), David (Shalini), daughter Suzanne Steinhauser, sister Delores DeMars, many grand and great-grandchildren. 

Joyce loved nature and the outdoors no matter the season, and knew the names of all flowers and birds....

Nancy R. Kammerer

Nancy R. Kammerer

Sep 6, 2024

Nancy R. Kammerer, age 89 of Maple Grove on September 6, 2024.

Nancy grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from North High School.  Married for 62 years to husband, Jim and raised their family primarily in Crystal.  Nancy was a wonderful woman, full of love, laughter and resilience.  She was a cherished friend of many. An expert thrifter, garage saler...

Mary Ruff

Mary Ruff

Sep 5, 2024

Ruff, Mary (Kay) Kathleen,

93, of Carondelet Village in St. Paul, Minn., died Sept. 5 at her home. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ruff, and son, Jerry Ruff Jr., and brothers Jim and Larry Holland and parents Joe and Cecelia (Sally) Holland. Survived by a daughter, Mary Anne, and husband, Kevin Smith, of Plymouth, Minn.; five sons and six...

Jeanne Adams

Jeanne Adams

Sep 2, 2024

Jeanne Adams, 94, of New Hope, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024.

She is survived by son Randy, nephew Wayne Robison and other relatives.

Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 9 at Mound Cemetery, 3515 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN.

Robert "Bob" A. Skogrand

Robert "Bob" A. Skogrand

Sep 1, 2024

ROBERT (BOB) ALAN SKOGRAND

passed away peacefully at Silver Creek Reflections, Maple Grove, surrounded by family on September 1, 2024 at the age of 83. 

Bob was born July 27, 1941 in Montevideo MN to Arvid and LouElla Skogrand. He graduated from Milan High School and attended Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis. 

Bob married Carol Monson from Granite Falls July 1, 1967. They...

Kristina Marie Folkerts

Kristina Marie Folkerts

Sep 1, 2024

Kristina Marie Folkerts, 30, of St. Louis Park, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024.

 A mother of three girls, Kristina loved her kids immensely. She was ambitious, a hard worker who greatly loved her Park Tavern family and was a photographer. She also loved music, attending concerts and her Starbucks. Kristina was very passionate about her photography, knew what she wanted...

Joseph F. Eggenberger

Joseph F. Eggenberger

Aug 31, 2024

age 71 of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2024. He is survived by wife, Laurie (Smallman) Eggenberger, sons, Joey Eggenberger and Daniel Eggenberger; siblings, Sandy (Jim) Keyes, Julie (John) VerPloeg, David (Debbi) Eggenberger, Susi Eggenberger (Doug Rogers), Jerry (JoAnn) Eggenberger, Mary (Eric) Helland, Tom (Michele) Eggenberger, Beth Eggenberger (Hoyt Harper); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded...

Gerald Busyn

Gerald Busyn

Aug 30, 2024

Gerald J. Busyn "Jerry" passed away peacefully on August 30,

2024, at the age of 87. He is survived by the love of his life, Carol Busyn, children Brenda Fuchs (Michael), Linda Denis (Gil), Mark Busyn, Colleen Larson (Scott); 6 amazing grandchildren; Emily Fuchs, Abigail Fuchs, Joseph Larson (Morgan), Christopher Denis, Ben Larson and Anna Busyn, brother Mike Busyn (Laurie) brother-in-law...

Audrey Diethert

Audrey Diethert

Aug 29, 2024

Audrey L. Diethert, age 97 of New Hope. Preceded in death by husband, Fred Diethert; and daughter, Audrey Day. Survived by son, Brett Diethert; daughter, Claudia (Dale) Bennett; grandchildren, Jennifer Jacobsen, Christopher (Jennifer) Day and Drew Bennett; great-grandchildren, Krista Day, Dakota Jacobsen and Louisa Day; and sister, Shirley Ripczinski.

 Memorial gathering Tuesday, September 3, 1-1:30 pm with service 1:30 pm at...

William "Bill" J. Donlon Jr.

William "Bill" J. Donlon Jr.

Aug 28, 2024

William "Bill" J. Donlon Jr., age 55 of St. Louis Park, passed away August 25, 2024.

Survived by parents, Bill Sr. and Carol Donlon; sister, Kathi Postuma (Chris); brother, Joe Donlon; nephews and nieces, Tobias Donlon, MD (C.J. Billhorn), Emily Donlon, Jacob Postuma, and Shelby Postuma.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 31, 2024 at The Church of the Holy...

Virginia Mary Seeman

Virginia Mary Seeman

Aug 27, 2024

Virginia Seeman

July 9, 1951 - August 27, 2024

Virginia Mary Seeman, aged 73, passed away on August 27th. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anne E. O’Donnell Seeman and Kenneth F. Seeman, and her sisters Carole (Kurt) Beger and Maureen (Rick) Reid. She is survived by her sisters Joanne (John) Haurykiewicz and Rose (Tim) Kane and her cousin Marie...

James "Jim" Robert Nachtsheim

James "Jim" Robert Nachtsheim

Aug 27, 2024

Nachtsheim, James (Jim) Robert 

was born on February 18, 1948 to Edwin and Viola Nachtsheim of Crystal, MN. Jim was the youngest of three kids and joined siblings Jack and Nancy (Moore). Jim was always an active kid growing up, and continued his love of sports at Robbinsdale High School where he played on the baseball team, making it to the...

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