Obituaries

Michael James Murry

Michael James Murry

Jun 30, 2024

Michael James Murry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories that will forever be treasured by his family and friends.

Born in Delavan, Minnesota in 1951, Mike was the son of Bill and Maryce Murry....

Elizabeth A. Thornton

Elizabeth A. Thornton

Apr 1, 2024

Elizabeth A. Thornton (Liz) was born in Alexandria February 15, 1935. She attended school in Alexandria and participated in 4H activities. She loved fishing with her father and brothers and was a champion at cribbage. She learned to count very young so she could tally her own points and compete with her brothers. In high school she played the tuba...

Max Gerard Gabrelcik

Max Gerard Gabrelcik

Jun 29, 2024

Beloved brother and uncle, Max Gerard Gabrelcik passed away unexpectedly at home on 6/29/2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Debra Ann and Randy; grandparents, Ambrose and Lorraine Brown, Art and Priscilla Gabrelcik; aunts, Cheryl Vanderlinden and Jan Bogenrief; uncle, Tom Lobitz. 

Survived by sisters, Allison and Lindsay; niece, Paige; furry companions, Boo, Jingle, Raine and Bell; many other family and friends. 

A...

Frank Gianos

Frank Gianos

Jun 29, 2024

Frank Gianos, 88, of Waterville, also a long time resident of Crystal, passed away June 29, 2024. Born to Theodore and Anna Gianos on July 26, 1935 in Minneapolis. Always a jokester he enjoyed playing cards, spending time with friends and family and wintering in Texas with his wife of 62 years, Janet.

He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Donald E. Roeder

Donald E. Roeder

Jun 29, 2024

To view the livestream of the funeral Mass, please click on the link below:

Mass of Christian Burial for Donald Roeder



Donald Edward Roeder, 78, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving wife, two children and spouses and six grandchildren.

 Don was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 29,1945, where he grew up...

Jeanne Marie Rose

Jeanne Marie Rose

Jun 27, 2024

Jeanne Marie Rose, age 95, of Crystal MN died peacefully at home on June 27. 

She was preceded in death by husband, William Charles Rose. 

Jeanne was dearly loved by friends and family, and is survived by her half-dozen Roses: Rus (Ela), Kim, Sr. Lisa O.S.B, Kevin (Mary), Michael (Janice) and Amy Techam (Jim); grandchildren: Michaela, Tyler, Karen, Daniel, Kelsey, Ryan, Chad,...

George T. Bart

George T. Bart

Jun 20, 2024

A Celebration of Life, Laughter, and Loyalty. 

George Bart, age 76, of Maple Grove, beloved husband, father, and grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home June 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a legacy of joy, humor, and unwavering fandom. A University of Minnesota graduate and mega fan, George could always be spotted in his signature maroon and...

Teresa Beatrice McNichols

Teresa Beatrice McNichols

Jun 25, 2024

Teresa B. McNichols, age 91 of Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Sr. and son, Robert McNichols.

Survived by children, Eugene Krentz, Larry McNichols Jr. and Genevieve Hyde; grandchildren; Amanda Hyde-Berger, Matthew Hyde, Frankie McNichols and Erica McNichols-Diehl.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM, Friday, July 5 at the Church of St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Rd., Crystal.

Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Visitation...

Patricia Ann Kaiser

Patricia Ann Kaiser

Jun 23, 2024

Patricia Ann Kaiser, 88, of St Louis Park, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on June 23, 2024. 

She was born in Minneapolis on May 14, 1936, to Peter Eugene and Mabel (Kania) Sweeney, and would often joke that her Dad, who was 100% Irish, and her Mom, who was 100% German, both felt that they had married beneath themselves....

Christopher Stephan Clark

Christopher Stephan Clark

Sep 24, 2023

Our beloved Christopher Stephan Clark of Maple Grove MN went home to Heaven on Sunday September 24th 2023 at the age of 64. 

Chris was born on April 14th 1959 in Wisconsin Rapids WI. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife Katherine, children Jason, Robert (Lateahsa) and Stephanie, his grand-kids Ariel, Genesis, Jeremiah, and Brandon Jr., Siblings Jon...

Barbara Johanna Cmiel

Barbara Johanna Cmiel

Jun 28, 2024

Barbara Johanna (nee Haeger) Cmiel, 60, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 28, 2024. 

She was a devoted wife, selfless mother and a strong Catholic. She took pride in her work as a Master Pastry Chef. 

Barbara is survived by husband, Christopher; children, Jeremy (Renee and Hadley), Christina (Patrick) Olownia, Selena Cmiel (Patrick Milton) and Joseph (Kess and...

Thomas R. Schlangen

Thomas R. Schlangen

Jun 22, 2024

Thomas R. Schlangen, age 68 of Corcoran, passed away June 22, 2024.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Ann Schlangen; children, Paul (Amanda) Schlangen, Diane (Ginger) Yantes, Adam Schlangen; grandchildren, Tyler, Ethan, Isaac, Thomas, Chloe, Addison, and Julia; siblings, Marilyn Gruber, Marina Schlangen, Gloria (Bill) Fink, Leo (Joanne) Schlangen, Sy (Betty) Schlangen, Bert (Janie) Schlangen, Vic (Jan)...

Daryl Keith Lewis

Daryl Keith Lewis

Jun 21, 2024

Daryl Keith Lewis, age 57 of Brooklyn Park.

He is survived by his daughters, Geneva Griffin and her husband, RJ, Katrina Lewis; grandchildren, Alexus, Amar'e, David, Jayla and Jordan; parents, Lavonia and Joe Price; fiancée, Naomi Ebute; sisters, Ruby, Janikka and Tameika; brothers, Curtis, Melvin, Tony and Kenny; his many other family members, and the numerous people whose lives he touched.

Preceded...

Jeffery William France

Jeffery William France

Jun 21, 2024

Jeff was born in Minneapolis, MN to Luella Joyce (Bjorklund) France and James Thomas France. 

Jeff graduated from Braham High School in Minnesota and was proud to be a Braham Bomber. He played football, wrestled and ran track.

Jeff attended college at Valley City State University graduating in 1976. Jeff attended college at the behest of his high school football coach, Pete...

Carroll Corcoran

Carroll Corcoran

Jun 21, 2024

Corcoran, Carroll M.

Carroll M. Corcoran was born on December 2, 1932 in N. Minneapolis to Russell and Jewel Wolfram. She was an only child. Her parents divorced when she was nine years old. Her mother remarried when she was 11 and she then gained a step brother who was one year younger than her. Carroll was not too keen on...

Ian Roy Warfield

Ian Roy Warfield

Jun 19, 2024

Warfield, Ian Roy, age 76 of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Susan, who was the love of his life. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Julie (Patrick) McGaughey, grandson Sean McGaughey, sisters Jonni (Trevor) Wright, and Alison (David) Retter. 

Ian had a generous spirit, brilliant mind, and a...

Mary Ila Pykonen

Mary Ila Pykonen

Jun 18, 2024

Pykonen, Mary Ila

Age 96, formerly of Minnetonka Mills, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2024. Born in River Falls, Wisconsin to Hans & Sarah (Gartland) Hanson. Ila moved with her family to Minneapolis after high school and began working for Cargill where she made many lifelong friends. Shortly after, she met her husband Bob, they raised 2 daughters...

Thomas Robert Leathers

Thomas Robert Leathers

Jun 18, 2024

Thomas Leathers, 72, of Minneapolis died peacefully June 18 at MHealth Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, after a month-long struggle with acute cardiopulmonary disease. Tom is survived by his sister Ruth (Cliff Tessling) and his dear friend Jan; and his cousins Bill (Vi) Leathers, David (Marina) Ford, and Deb (Todd) Rediger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy (Hayes)...

Kayla Y. Erving-Gadson

Kayla Y. Erving-Gadson

Jun 17, 2024

Kayla Erving-Gadson

age 40 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on June 17, 2024. 

She is preceded in death by Father, Otha B. Gadson; Grandparents, Isie B. & Ellis Erving and Hellen Gadson; Uncles, Ellis Jr Erving, A.D. Erving, Arthur Lee Erving, Willie C. Winters, Emmitt Erving; Aunts, Marjorie Erving and Leora Pierce. 

Kayla is survived by her mother, Mary Alice Erving-Gadson; one brother,...

Russel Joseph Bouley Jr.

Russel Joseph Bouley Jr.

Jun 16, 2024

Bouley, Russel J.

Russ was born in 1931, the first of five children. He grew up in uptown Hamel and attended a one-room schoolhouse before ultimately graduating from Wayzata High School in 1949. As children, he and his siblings and friends had the run of Hamel, getting into all sorts of mischief. When he was fourteen, he began working at Hamel...

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