Obituaries
Sandra J. Johnson
Apr 12, 2026
Sandra J. Johnson, 75, of Crystal, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM Monday, April 27 at Gearty Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway, with a Prayer Service at 7:30.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 28 at the Church of St. Joseph the Worker, 7180 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove, with...
Jean Marie Bednar
Mar 27, 2026
Jean received a call on March 27 that she could not refuse - a chance to join Milo, family, and friends in Heaven. Her extraordinary work on earth has come to an end.
Jean was a farm girl who taught first grade for 10 years. She married Milo in 1958 and they welcomed Dan, Pam (Kevin Chandler) and Steve into their...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Janet Sue McCoy
Mar 28, 2026
Jan McCoy died March 29th after a 8 year fight against dementia. She was very well taken care of by Spring Valley Living. Janet passed with much dignity. Survived by sons Ron and Greg Westgaard, grandchildren Joshua, Brandon, Travis, and Lyndsay, great grandchildren, Mariah, Sofia, Jackson, Strykar, Westyn, Roman, Brennan and Kale.
Visitation will be Monday, April 13, from 5 pm...
Ellen J. Johnson
Apr 5, 2026
"Auntie", age 89 of Robbinsdale. Survived by her sister, Bernice Guthrie; nieces and nephews, William Guthrie (Angie Sather), Martina Morthberg (Louis), Daniel Guthrie, Christopher Guthrie, Victoria Bird (Paul), Brandi Anderson (Jeremy), Joseph Morthberg (Lauren), Allison Guthrie, Connor Guthrie, Jesse and Ashlynn Anderson, Brock and Domonic Bird and Emily Athmann; relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Anna and Elwood Johnson; brothers, Rapheal...
Alvin "Al" C. Winter
Apr 4, 2026
Winter, Alvin C.
Age 98 of Woodlake Healthcare, New Hope. Al, oldest of 6 children, spanning 25 years. Survived by brothers, Mel of Columbia, MO, Loren of Saint Louis Park, Darrell of Cushing. Preceded in death by sister, Celine Urbanski of Saint Cloud and brother, Ronald of International Falls.
Married in 1954 in Rio, Brazil. He divorced. Following Catholic tradition, he did...
David Erik Penn
Mar 31, 2026
David Erik Penn, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2026.
David was born on January 21, 1974, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to John and Miriam (Fjelland) Penn. He graduated from Mayer Lutheran High School in 1992 and went on to attend Concordia University in St. Paul, where he studied business, played football, served as student body...
Brenda Jean Ballman
Mar 31, 2026
Brenda was born on May 1, 1967, to her proud parents, Julius and Ardelle Messenbrink, at St. Mary's Hospital. She lived with her family in Eden Prairie during the first year of her life, where she was also baptized. Brenda and her family later moved to the family farm in Grove City. She attended Atwater Public School through sixth grade before her...
Carolyn Jean Miske
Mar 22, 2026
Carolyn J. (Herrmann) Miske, age 79, of Rockford, MN, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. After experiencing a significant health event in February 2025, Carolyn courageously completed a lengthy rehabilitation and regained her independence. Her family and friends are deeply grateful for the seven months they were given with her before her heart weakened and Jesus called her home....
Mary "Eddie" Stetter
Mar 26, 2026
Mary “Eddie” Stetter, age 92, of Robbinsdale, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Kim Peterson (Paul), Ron Stetter (Sandy), Kristine Stetter (Heidi Pross), Brian Stetter (Judy) and Mary Gribble (Phil); grandchildren, Eric Peterson (Elizabeth), Angela Stein (Brandon), Carter Peterson, Ellen Stetter, Hanna...
Susan S. Bojar
Dec 5, 2025
Susan (Susie) Sylvia Bojar (nee Singer)
Our Lord selected the morning of Dec 5, 2025, to silently escort Mom to heaven where our Dad Tony Sr waited there to embrace her. They would spend their first Christmas back together after 29 years apart. She was ninety-seven.
Spring, Summer, & Fall Mom and Dad were on the golf course as members at Island...
Gerald "Jerry" Michael Keenan
Mar 21, 2026
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Without ever losing his optimism nor a word of complaint, our beloved husband, dad, Ga and Great Ga went ahead of us to our heavenly home. Gerald Keenan, aged 88, passed away at home on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his...
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...
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...
James Norris McPherson
Apr 5, 2026
JAMES NORRIS McPHERSON
October 24, 1959 – April 5, 2026
Jim was, above all, a loyal friend and free spirit. His humor and quick wit lit up a room. He was full of life and a bundle of energy.
Jim was raised in Salem, New Jersey with his twin brother, Danny and his family, all of whom have passed away. Jim loved his...
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