Obituaries

Jessica Theresa Lachner

Jessica Theresa Lachner

Nov 21, 2024

Lachner, Jessica T. 

age 88 of Plymouth, passed away on Nov. 21, 2024. Survived by children, Theresa (Jeff), Julie (Tom) & Richard (Margaret); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; extended family & friends. Preceded in death by husband, Richard "Dick". Memorial Service 11 AM Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Gearty-Delmore Chapel 15800 37th Ave. N. Plymouth. Visitation 1 hr. prior at chapel. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, New...

Patricia J. Welter

Patricia J. Welter

Nov 19, 2024

Welter, Patricia J. (Lammers), age 96, of Minneapolis passed away November 19, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband Lyle, parents George and Lucy Lammers and brother Jim Lammers.

Survived by children, Mary Jo, Jean (Bob) Lind, Karen, and Mark; grandsons Andy (Katie) Lind and Jeff (Veronica) Lind; great-grandchildren, Zoey, Adeline, and William; nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends, Lauretta,...

Marian Barbara Olson

Marian Barbara Olson

Nov 19, 2024

To view the Funeral Mass, please click on the livestream link: Mass of Christian Burial for Marian B. Olson

Olson, Marian Barbara

age 90 of Hopkins, passed away on November 19, 2024. Marian was a member of the St. Louis Park School system for 25+ years. Survived by children, Mark (Karen) Olson, Victoria (Michael) Pinkus & Michael (Stephanie) Olson; grandchildren, Caitlin, Chloe,...

Duane Stephen Beltrand

Duane Stephen Beltrand

Nov 16, 2024



 Duane (Du) Stephen Beltrand

age 86, scored his final touchdown in the ultimate end zone on November 16, 2024. Born on April 13, 1938, to Lorraine (Guimont) and Elmer Beltrand, he grew up in Dayton, MN as the eldest of eleven hard working farm children, a role that instilled in him a strong work ethic and sense of survival. Whether he...

Koreen Kay Bailey

Koreen Kay Bailey

Nov 15, 2024

Bailey, Koreen Kay 

age 60 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on November 15, 2024. Survived by cousins, Loren Junes and Darin Levander; significant other, Robert Neunsinger. Graveside Service Monday, November 25th at 1:00 PM at Gethsemane Cemetery, 8151 42nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427. 

Mervin Winston

Mervin Winston

Nov 15, 2024

Mervin Winston, age 83, passed way on November 15, 2024. Full obituary will be posted shortly.

Memorial service will be Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12 noon at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Boulevard East, Wayzata, MN 55391, with a visitation one hour prior.

Francis Janga Konneh

Francis Janga Konneh

Nov 6, 2024

Francis Janga Konneh was born on October 23, 1946, to Mr. and Mrs. Kaifa Konneh and Mbowei Koli in Massambolahun Town, Lofa County. He began his early education at St. Agnes Elementary School in 1951 and completed his primary schooling in 1956. In 1957, he enrolled at Cyprian Junior High School and continued to Saint Augustine High School in Bolahun,...

Steven M. Kohls

Steven M. Kohls

Nov 2, 2024

Steven (Hank) Kohls of Tonka Bay, MN passed away Nov 2, 2024, age 66. 

He will be remembered for his big laugh and enjoying life with family and friends. In 2013 he retired from Suburban Chevrolet after 32 years as an Auto Body Technician. 

He is survived by his brother Daniel, sister Julie Kohls-Pederson, brother-in-law Todd Pederson, niece Ashley Pederson. He is...

Stephen Schmidt

Stephen Schmidt

Nov 11, 2024

Stephen Schmidt, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Steve's warmth, kindness, and infectious joy touched the lives of all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Audrey; children David, Ellen (Jack), and step-children Erik (Noelle), Karen (Dan), and Mark (Neil), as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was...

David Neil Morem

David Neil Morem

Oct 30, 2024

David Neil Morem, 67, of Maple Grove, MN and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at his Florida home.David was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota to Neil and Joan Morem on June 28th, 1957. He attended school in Wayzata and Le Sueur and graduated from Le Sueur High School. He graduated with his bachelor's degree from...

Frank Mike Konecny

Frank Mike Konecny

Nov 18, 2024

Konecny, Frank Mike 

age 91 of Crystal, passed away on November 18, 2024. Survived by children, Chris (Lisa) Konecny & Suzanne (Doug) Konecny Karels; grandchildren, Alex Konecny & Sophie & Sam Karels; nephews & other relatives & friends. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Mary Jane; brother, Joe Konecny; parents, Frank & Mary Konecny. 

Services are currently pending with the Gearty-Delmore Funeral...

Mervin Daniel Winston

Mervin Daniel Winston

Nov 15, 2024



Mervin Daniel Winston, beloved 83-year-old resident of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15, 2024, in Medina, MN, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

 Born on June 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, Mervin was the son of Ethel (Buice) Goodman and Thomas Winston.

 During his service in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963, Mervin demonstrated...

Pamela Sue Ledin

Pamela Sue Ledin

Nov 14, 2024

To view the livestream for Pamela, please click on the link: Memorial Service for Pamela Ledin

Pamela Sue (Osak) Ledin, age 72, passed away at her home in Plymouth, Minnesota on November 14, 2024. Born on February 17, 1952, Pam was a beloved figure in her community and a source of unwavering love and support to her family.

Pam dedicated her life...

Joseph "Joe" A. Motzko

Joseph "Joe" A. Motzko

Nov 13, 2024

Joseph A. Motzko, Beloved Master Plumber, age 70 of Saint Louis Park.

Dad was the best father, best friend, brother, son, if someone needed him he was there. He was always so loving and caring. If he wasn’t working he was out spending time hunting, fishing, going to car shows or working under the hood with his son, Tony. Joe was...

Shauna Dirlam

Shauna Dirlam

Nov 9, 2024

Shauna Dirlam, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2024. Shauna is survived by her children, Carly (Paul Morris) Dirlam, Philip (Sarah) Dirlam; Grandchildren Russell and Ada Morris, Tristan Dirlam; siblings Lynda Jodsaas and Earl (Guri Kirkeng) Windahl; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Ken; parents Duane and...

Richard A. Drew

Richard A. Drew

Nov 9, 2024

Richard (Dick) A. Drew

To watch the livestream of Dick's Funeral Mass, go to the church's website:

stalsmn.org  ; 

click on the "Watch" option and search the YouTube options for Richard A. Drew.

Richard "Dick" A. Drew, age 87, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024. Dick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose presence brought warmth and joy...

Clarence J. Shallbetter

Clarence J. Shallbetter

Nov 9, 2024



Mass will be livestreamed through the Church's website:

ascensionmpls.org



Deacon Clarence John Shallbetter (1938-2024)

Clarence John Shallbetter, Age 86, of Minneapolis, MN, died on November 9.

He was born in Minneapolis in 1938 to Clarence and Susanna (Keller) Shallbetter. He attended St. Bridget’s Catholic School, then DeLaSalle High School ‘56. In his teen years he worked at his father’s business, Shallbetter Better Meats in...

Anthony W. Ludovissie

Anthony W. Ludovissie

Nov 8, 2024

Ludovissie, Anthony W. age 97 of Brooklyn Park passed away on November 8, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Mary Pat Varney; brothers, Ted, John and James Ludovissie; sisters, Rose Burke, Agnes Anderson, Mary Schwartz Finn and Dorothy Gerber.

Anthony is survived children, Stephen (Linda) Ludovissie, Nancy Ludovissie, Daniel (Debra) Ludovissie, Barb (Peter) Capistrant and Sharon (Robert) Beduhn;...

Lee LaBore

Lee LaBore

Nov 7, 2024

LaBore, Lee L.

Age 86 of Shorewood passed away November 7, 2024. Survived by wife Carla; sons Mark LaBore and Ken LaBore; daughters Michele LaBore and Jeannine Knoer; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister Annette Runze. 

Lee was a 1969 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law and the founder of LaBore, Giuliani & Shackleford Law Firm.

 Special thanks to the doctors,nurses, and...

Gloria Megears

Gloria Megears

Nov 4, 2024

Gloria A. Megears, age 86 of St. Louis Park passed away 11/4/24. Preceded in death by husband, Henry; parents, William and Loretta Mee; siblings, William, June, Harriet and Jerry. Survived by sons, Todd (Kathleen) and Keith (Karen) Danielson; grandchildren, Brittany, Jackson, Isabella, Karrisa, Keith Jr. (Madison) and Kalvin; great-granddaughter, Parker. Special thanks to Robert Sipe and Fritzie Janson for their...

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