Obituaries

Joan Marie Johnston

Joan Marie Johnston

Apr 20, 2024

Joan Marie Johnston (nee Borer), age 93, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, surrounded by family. A graduate of the College of St. Catherine, she was proud of her 48-year nursing career. She was very involved in the the parish community of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Her involvement included the Council of Catholic Women and...

Ralph Wicks

Ralph Wicks

Apr 21, 2024

Wicks, Ralph V.

age 76, of Brooklyn Park Minnesota passed away on April 21st, 2024.

Ralph is survived by Son, Ralph Wicks; Siblings, Rick (Sherri) Wicks and Kimberly Wicks; Nephew, Jonathon Wicks; Sister in law, Patty Wicks.

He is Preceded in death by Wife, Deb; Parents, Ralph and Delores Wicks; Brothers, John (Debbi) and Billy Wicks;

A memorial service will be held on Friday,...

Donald A. Henn

Donald A. Henn

Apr 21, 2024

Donald A. Henn 

age 85 of Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather & friend. Donald treasured and built relationships that lasted a lifetime. His passion for business & love for family, his cabin, hunting & fishing were highlights in his life. He showed compassion to others throughout his life leaving a lasting impression. With his passing,...

Norma Jane Werner

Norma Jane Werner

Apr 19, 2024

Norma passed away peacefully on 4/19/24, ready to see her Lord and Savior, Jesus. 

Norma was born on 10/31/30 in Cornlea, NE to Frank and Mary Brandl. They lived on a farm. She graduated from Humphrey High school in 1947. She married David Werner on 2/23/49. They moved to Minnesota and started a family. They had 2 children, Gregg and Pam....

Leone Williams

Leone Williams

Apr 16, 2024

Leone Dorthea Williams (94), formerly of Coon Rapids, MN (Epiphany Parish) was called home to the Lord on April 16, 2024. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Jerome Thomas Williams.  She is survived by her nine children; Catherine (Paul), Timothy (Nancy), Jeanne (Brent), Mark (Diane), Paul, Jerry (Gwen), Peter (Diana), Greg (Lucia) and Eric.  Leone was blessed...

Albin Medved

Albin Medved

Apr 17, 2024

To view livestream of the Mass of Christian Burial please click on livestream link below: 

Mass of Christian Burial for Albin MedvedAlbin Medved, affectionately called Al, Bine, and Ata, passed away at the age of 86, in the loving arms of Jesus while in hospice care at his Plymouth home. His wife Albina and their family created a serene environment for...

John "Jack" Peter Lysfjord

John "Jack" Peter Lysfjord

Mar 14, 2024

Lysfjord, John Peter “Jack” age 77 of Minnetonka, MN

Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Friend died peacefully on March 14, 2024. He was proceeded in death by wife of 49 years, Pat, parents John Lysfjord & Sara Lysfjord/Jackson, brother Tom Lysfjord, and parents-in-law Don & Juel Kelley. 

He is survived by daughters, Kari Lysfjord (John Murdoch) and Molly (Eric) Kurzweg; granddaughters, Ellie...

Philip H. Gilbert

Philip H. Gilbert

Mar 18, 2024

Philip H. Gilbert age 75 of Robbinsdale.



Preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Russell Gilbert.



Survived by his children, Stacey, Aaron and Jesse Gilbert; grandchildren Cheresa, Stephanie, Veronica, Jason and Alexis; great-grandson, Andrew; sister, Judith (Dave) Renner; brothers, David (Alice) and Marvin (Dorothy) Gilbert; nieces and nephews.



A gathering in celebration of his life 11 AM-1 PM Thursday, April 25 at...

Hunter J. Sorenson

Hunter J. Sorenson

Apr 14, 2024

Hunter J. Sorenson, age 28 of Hamel. 

Survived by mother, Penni; father, Jeff (Tricia); sister, Taylor Rose (Chad); grandparents, Judy Sorenson, Howie and Lorrie Schaber and Marsha Sundin; bonus siblings, Jorie and Buck Trueblood; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Ken Sorenson and Samuel Sundin. 

Hunter was a graduate of Wayzata High School. He was working at...

Steven Michael Mueller

Steven Michael Mueller

Mar 9, 2024

Mueller, Steven Michael age 74 of Merrifield/Rogers, passed away on March 9, 2024. Steven was the founder of North Suburban Towing Inc., and a retired Robbinsdale Firefighter and Chief. Steven is survived by wife, Judie (Gorski); daughter, Sarah and son, Steve Jr.; sister, Sue Petterson; nieces and nephews; furbaby Toby and granddogs, Lilith and Gus. Please join the family for a celebration...

John K. Wujek

John K. Wujek

Feb 18, 2024

John K. Wujek, 77, of West St. Paul, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024.

John loved his cabin on Sullivan Lake where the family spent most summers for almost 40 years. There, he enjoyed many sunset boat cruises and taking kids tubing or skiing. He was an avid bicycler, participating in long bike tours, spent time on...

Jeannine A. McDonald

Jeannine A. McDonald

Apr 14, 2024

To view the livestream link, for Jeannine, please click on the link below:Mass of Christian Burial for Jeannine McDonaldMcDonald, Jeannine Ann, 59 of Robbinsdale and formerly of North Minneapolis, passed away on April 14, 2024 after an eight-month battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She graduated from Patrick Henry in 1983 and received her BS degree in 1988 and Masters degree in 1997...

Darla J. Dahlager

Darla J. Dahlager

Apr 13, 2024

Darla J. Dahlager, age 83 of Plymouth, passed away April 13, 2024. Darla was born September 30, 1940 in Madelia, Minn. She graduated from Madelia High School, class of 1958, and then Minneapolis Business College where she earned a private secretarial degree. Her first job was working at Grossman Chevrolet in the finance department. During the 1970s and 80s, she...

Marlyce Nelson Payne

Marlyce Nelson Payne

Apr 9, 2024

Payne, Marlyce Nelson

Born 05/30/36 and passed on 4/9/24 at the age of 87. Preceded in death by her parents, G. Emil and Selma Nelson, her son, James Edward Payne, and her beloved husband of 61 years, Edward James Payne. 



Marlyce grew up on a small-town farm in Northern Minnesota (Clearbrook) and always regarded that as a wonderful upbringing by her loving...

Bonnie A. Hughes

Bonnie A. Hughes

Apr 8, 2024

Bonita Hughes, age 75, of Rockford passed away on April 8, 2024. Bonnie is survived by sons, Brian (Kelly) Gaspard and Daniel (Tisha) Gaspard; grandchildren, Dylan, Zackary, Addison, Sophia, and Chase; and dog, Riley. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Steven Hughes; and sister, Nancy Noble.

Bonnie was born May 11, 1948, in Robbinsdale, MN to Alfred and...

Eugene "Gene" D. Back

Eugene "Gene" D. Back

Apr 8, 2024

Eugene Back, 83, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 2, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota to David and Dorothy Back. He worked for Creamettes for 25 years before becoming a much beloved head custodian for the Wayzata School District. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Rosemarie McGiffin

Rosemarie McGiffin

Apr 7, 2024

Rosemarie McGiffin, age 80 of Plymouth, went to be with the Lord April 7, 2024. Retired from Mpls. Public Schools after a long career in elementary education. Preceded in death by her parents, Reginald and Ethel, husband, Richard McGiffin, and her pups, Nugget, Cory, and Molly. Survived by sister-in-law, Sandra McGiffin, many cousins, friends and special friends, Becca and Sarah.

Mass...

Kathryn "Kitty" Bania

Kathryn "Kitty" Bania

Apr 7, 2024

Kathryn “Kitty” Bania, age 94, of Maple Grove, passed away and into Heaven on April 7th, 2024. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Kathryn was loved beyond measure, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and adored her.

Born and raised in the Camden neighborhood of Minneapolis, Kathryn grew up the youngest of nine children. From an early...

Audrey Ann Johnson

Audrey Ann Johnson

Apr 7, 2024

Johnson, Audrey A.Age 92 of Otsego, formerly Crystal. Preceded in death by loving husband of 70 years, Lowell.  Survived by daughter, Sheila Louisiana (Mike); son, Erik (Melanie); relatives and friends.  Audrey was an amazing stay at home mom during Sheila and Erik's years in school. Prior to that, she worked at Prudential and, after that, at various secretarial services.  Funeral...

Sandra Crawford

Sandra Crawford

Apr 6, 2024

Crawford, Sandra

age 77 of Crystal, MN passed away on April 6th, 2024

She is survived by husband, Guy Crawford; daughter, Sara Crawford (Mitch Feinberg); sister, Susan Stubbs; niece and nephew Carla Erickson (Tim) and Stan Breitlow (Molly)

She is preceded in death by parents Norvell and Hazel Stubbs

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