Obituaries

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, MN. She graduated from Madelia High School, class of 1958. She attended business school in Mpls and eventually accepted a job with Red Owl Stores. She began as a secretary and was working as an equipment buyer when Red Owl...

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...

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...

Melanie Deschene

Melanie Deschene

Mar 28, 2024

On March 28,2024, our beautiful, loving daughter crossed over into Gods Kingdom, sadly, at the young age of 34. 

She is survived by her daughter, Zoey Deschene; parents, Lisa and Jeff Deschene; brother, Daniel Deschene (Crystal); grandmothers, Helen Thompson and Darlene Deschene along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Preceded in death by grandfathers, James Thompson, and C. James Deschene Sr.

We invite...

Lois Spurlin-Ryun

Lois Spurlin-Ryun

Apr 1, 2024

Lois Spurlin-Ryun, age 81, of Roanoke, Alabama, former resident of Hopkins, Minnesota, passed away on April 1st, 2024.She is survived by her husband, Thomas Ryun; sister, Gaye Hurtig; children, David, Kelly, and Jo Spurlin; grandchildren, Taylor, Logan, Aaron, and Dakodah; great-grandchildren, Easton, Declan, Owen and WatsonShe is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Dorothy Hurtig.A funeral service will be held...

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...

Craig H. Muntifering

Craig H. Muntifering

Mar 17, 2024

I’m Free…Lift up your hearts and share with me. God wanted me now, I’ve been set free!

Craig H. Muntifering, age 68, of Minneapolis, MN passed away March 17, 2024.  Craig was born in St. Cloud, MN to Frederick (Fritz) and DonnaMae (nee Cremers) Muntifering on December 8, 1955.  His life was filled with kindness, compassion, and love for those poor...

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...

John "Jack" Patrick Cavanaugh

John "Jack" Patrick Cavanaugh

Feb 16, 2024

John “Jack” Patrick Cavanaugh (fondly known as “Cavy), 81, beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, cousin, godfather, and friend passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Survived by devoted brother Jim and his wife Mary, as well as many loving cousins and friends.  Preceded in death by father John Cavanaugh, mother Lucile(Calder)Hutera...

Jeannine A. McDonald

Jeannine A. McDonald

Apr 14, 2024

McDonald, 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 from Mankato State. She retired from the Minneapolis Public Schools in 2022 after 33 years as a PE...

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...

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

Full obituary and service information to come

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Thomas A. Haglund

Thomas A. Haglund

Apr 5, 2024

Thomas A. Haglund, 65, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Friday, April 5, 2024.  Long time owner of Al-Cast Mold and Pattern, Tom loved flying his Ultra-Lite.  Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Eva Haglund. Tom is survived by lifelong partner, Susan Zachman; sibling, Mark (Kristine) Haglund, Steve (Vicki) Haglund and Mary (Michael)...

Eugene Michael Casey

Eugene Michael Casey

Apr 4, 2024

Casey, Eugene Michael

"Gene"

Age 74 of Minneapolis died April 5, 2024 of lung cancer.

Survived by siblings Gerald (Dianne), Patrick (Linda), Cheryl, Randall (Wendy), numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Gene graduated from Wayzata High School in 1967.

He served two tours in Vietnam as an Army Medic, serving as a Medical Company SSG with the 1st infantry and the 101st Airborn.

He graduated from...

John Richard Devine

John Richard Devine

Apr 3, 2024

John Devine age 99, Plymouth, passed away on April 3, 2024, six months shy of his 100th birthday.  He is survived by his children Jackie (Tom) Kusnierek of Plymouth, MN, Mike (Edi) Devine of Edina, MN and Peggy (Jack) Havdala of Jonesboro, AR; grandchildren Joey, Mark and Sarah Havdala and Johnny and Anna Devine; sisters-in-law Pat Daly and Phyllis Cavanagh...

Elizabeth A. Thornton

Elizabeth A. Thornton

Apr 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Elizabeth A. Thornton (Liz), 89, of Plymouth, will be remembered for her cheerful outlook, her sense of humor, her kindness and respect for everyone, and her impact as a teacher.

Liz is survived by nephews J. Michael and Thomas Thornton; nieces Carol Thornton Nash and Susan Thornton Rogers; grand-nephew Matthew Thornton; grand-nieces Caroline Rogers Abero and Meredith Thornton Rogers;...

Agnes "Maggie" Schepers

Agnes "Maggie" Schepers

Apr 1, 2024

Schepers, Agnes M. (Maggie) 

age 91 of New Hope, passed away on April 1, 2024. Survived by sons, Donn (Julie) Schepers & Mark (Sloan) Schepers; grandchildren, Aislinn, Larkan, Grant & Ivy Schepers; great-grandchild, Orren Schepers. Preceded in death by husband, Bernard “Ben” Schepers; sister, Marie Altman. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Sat, April 13, at Church of Good Shepherd 145 Jersey...

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