Obituaries
Mary Jo Lesch
Apr 9, 2026
Age 83 of Monticello passed away April 9, 2026.
Mary Jo loved her family and she loved children.
Her husband Phil was the light of her life. His death preceded hers by over 16 years and she thought of him every one of those days. He loved her fiercely, he made her happy, and he made her feel safe. She loved him...
Patrick Allen Delmore
Apr 20, 2026
Delmore, Patrick Allen
Age 76 of Minnetonka, MN, passed away suddenly on April 20, 2026, Lake Plantagenet, Bemidji, MN.
He was born on January 3,1950, to Delores (nee Julson) and Daniel A. Delmore in Eau Claire, WI. He was raised first in Eau Claire and then Hopkins, MN. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1968 and then attended Minneapolis College of...
Mael Kolor
Apr 19, 2026
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Mael Kolor was called into eternal life on April 19, 2026, at the tender age of 10.
Born on July 23, 2015, Mael was a precious gift from God, wise beyond his years, resilient in the face of his health challenges, and a source of joy to all who...
Carol L. Erikson
Apr 14, 2026
Carol Lynn Erikson passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. A Celebration of Life service is being planned for Thursday, July 2nd at 3:00 PM at Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Chris Knight
Apr 12, 2026
Chris Knight, age 65, beloved sister, aunt, godmother, and friend passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Born to Ed and Addie Knight on Nov. 9, 1960, Chris was the youngest of 10 children. She brought light, joy, love, and laughter to the world. She was a kind- hearted soul with a quick wit and...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Thomas
Jan 6, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Thomas, age 90, of St. Louis Park, MN and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully January 6, 2026. Preceded in death by wife Muriel, sister Kathleen, and parents George and Kathryn.
Jerry was born in Minneapolis, eventually moving to Bloomington. Hitchhiking his way to school, he graduated from St. Thomas Academy. He took his love and talent for baseball to...
Jeanne Marie Christianson
Apr 14, 2026
Jeanne Marie Christianson (née Jaunty) completed her epic 95-year run on April 14, 2026. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl, and her brothers, Joe and Bill Jaunty. Survived by children, Tony (Paige), David (Carol), Susan (Rob), Peter (Stephanie), Ted (Nancy), Bill (Lucina), Eric (Jennifer), Paul (Sheila), Tom (Lisa), Nick (Melanie) and their families. She was a true Minneapolis original,...
Sandra J. Johnson
Apr 12, 2026
Sandra Jean Johnson(Sondra), 75, of Crystal, passed away Sunday April 12, 2026.
Sondra is survived by daughters: Heather and Lisa Marie; grandson: Devin Lee; siblings: Sue, Michelle, Donn, David, and Chris. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Sondra was a loving mother and Omma. A proud woman, dedicated and hard worker, and friend. She loved her dinners out...
Elaine Emma Eidem
Apr 8, 2026
of St. Louis Park, MN passed away on April 8, 2026. Elaine was born to Mike and Mabel Hartel on October 5,1925 in Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas, after 71 years of marriage; and her beloved daughter, Sandra Alexander. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Dennis) Glumack; son, Michael (Cindy) Eidem; son-in-law, David Alexander; 9 grandchildren...
L. Marilyn Bowers
Apr 4, 2026
age 98, of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully April 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by husband, John; parents, Gabriel and Elsie Boedigheimer; brother, Michael Boedigheimer; daughter-in-law, Shannon Kilkenny; and many dear lifelong friends and family.
She is survived by sister, Michele Boedigheimer; children, Peter (Emily), Mark (Diane), Linda, Chris (Julia), Marguerite (Michael) O'Neill, Bridget (Victoria) Gaeleigh, Maureen (Shawn) Mason,...
Mary E. "Miki" Banavige
Mar 1, 2026
Mary E. “Miki” Banavige, of Maple Plain, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Mar 1, 2026.
Miki was born on January 16, 1939, to Kenneth and Annetta “Isabelle” Mutchler at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. Miki grew up in McLean, Virginia and was a very proud member of the first graduating class at McLean High School. She attended...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Zarriello
Apr 19, 2026
Gerald (Jerry) Ernest Zarriello, 87, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Jerry was born on May 23,1938 in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where after training he served 2 years as a Medic in Frankfurt, Germany. Jerry met his future wife...
Efstratia C. Bakritges
Apr 16, 2026
Efstratia C. Bakritges was born on March 25, 1944, in the village of Stylia, Greece. She emigrated to America in 1961 at the age of 18, when her brother Aristides brought her for what was intended to be a six-month visit. During that time, he introduced her to her future husband, Christos, at a gathering. Their love quickly grew, and...
Helen Elizabeth Ernst
Apr 12, 2026
Helen Ernst, 87, formerly of Chanhassen and Minneapolis, passed away on April 12, 2026.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Thomas; infant son Paul; parents Daniel and Helen; brothers Jack, Daniel and Peter; sisters Mary and Margaret.
Survived by children, Thomas (Mary) Ernst, Jean (Barry) Greenwood, Mary (Joe) Anderson, Karen (Wayne) Zeien & John (Rachel) Ernst; grandchildren, Samantha,...
Marilyn Johnson
Apr 9, 2026
Age 92, of New Hope, MN, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; her parents, Margaret and Joseph; her sisters, Mary Margaret, Marcele, Cleo, and her brothers, Harold and Thomas.
She is survived by her son, Matthew (Cindy), her grandchildren, Derek and Paige; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Marilyn was born in Rockwell,...
Carol D. Kenison
Apr 9, 2026
age 92, of Orono, formerly of Plymouth/Crystal/Robbinsdale and the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, passed away April 9, 2026. Preceded in death by loving husband Richard, parents, Sidney and Frances, brothers, Curtis and Roger, and sister, Jean, and dear friend Judy Nordgaard.
Carol graduated from Robbinsdale High School, she attended Minneapolis South High School until her senior year and has many fond...
Cynthia M. Andrews
Apr 7, 2026
Cindy Andrews, age 69 of Hamel, MN, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th 2026. She was born on October 3, 1956 in Wayzata MN to parents LeRoy and Eileen (Jackson) Barrett.
She was preceded in death by her parents LeRoy and Eileen Barrett.
Surviving are her sisters Sandy (Dana) Nelson and Gigi (Steve) Peecher: nieces and nephews Nate, Brandon, Nerissa, Danielle and...
Shirley Eileen DuBois
Apr 6, 2026
Shirley Eileen DuBois, age 70 of Plymouth, MN passed away after a long battle with cancer on April 6th, 2026, surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 14th, more information to come.
Shirley was born November 19, 1955, to Orlend William Schmidt and Yvonne Schmidt Walker in Wells, Minnesota. She graduated in 1974 from...
Doris Jean Rank
Apr 5, 2026
Doris Jean Rank (Stender) 97, loving wife and mother, died on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Maple Grove, MN.
Doris was born at home on December 3, 1928, to Victor and Ethel Stender in Washington Lake Township, Sibley County, MN. She was united in Christian marriage with William Rank on February 23, 1951; they were blessed with 63 years of...
Scott Donald McKay
Apr 5, 2026
Scott McKay, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, entered the presence of the Lord on Sunday evening, surrounded by love and prayer.
Scott lived a life marked by faith, integrity, and generosity. He was a pillar of strength for his family and a source of encouragement to many. His legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to God will continue...
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