Obituaries

Michael Gordon James

Michael Gordon James

Sep 5, 2026

Michael Gordon James, 77, of Crystal MN, passed away in his home on September 5, 2026. Mike was a graduate of Robbinsdale Cooper High School and served during the Vietnam War. He is survived by daughters, Tressa (Mike), Nadine (Brian); grandchildren, Claire, Ann, and Lyle; friend and former spouse, Sandy; sister Julie; nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death...

Harold "Harry" E. Keyes Jr.

Harold "Harry" E. Keyes Jr.

Sep 8, 2026

Keyes, Harold “Harry” Jr.

Age 72 of Andover, passed away on 09/08/2026. 

Survived by daughter, Kristine; life partner of 44 years, Donna Clemens; sister, Laurel Murry; many nieces, nephews, loved ones & friends. 

Funeral Mass 11 AM Wednesday, September 16th at Church of the Sacred Heart, 4087 West Broadway Avenue Robbinsdale 55422. Visitation one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at the church.  

Interment...

Barbara Jean Yaeger

Barbara Jean Yaeger

Aug 7, 2026

Barbara Jean Yaeger, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and the many memories she created throughout a life well lived.

Barb was born on August 23, 1955, to Joseph and Lorraine Kane. She grew up alongside her beloved siblings, Tom, Mary, Kathy, and Pat, forming bonds that remained important throughout her life.

Barb...

Charles P. Lynch

Charles P. Lynch

Sep 2, 2026

Charles (Chuck) Lynch of Minnetonka, MN, was born into eternal life on Sept. 2, 2026 at the Mpls. Veterans Home.

Born Sept. 5, 1939 in Sioux Falls, SD to Gerald and Lillian Lynch. He was the middle child of 11 siblings.

He was married to the love of his life, Jackie, for 63 years who he met on a blind date. Chuck...

Carol Ann Jordan

Carol Ann Jordan

Aug 29, 2026

Carol Ann Jordan, age 91, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026.

Born in 1935 to James and Loretta (Richter) Adams, Carol was the youngest of 5 children. Encouraged by her mother to pursue a nursing career, she completed her training before answering the call of a nursing shortage in Montana. She returned home to Minnesota a few...

Darlys Hirsch Nelson

Darlys Hirsch Nelson

Sep 3, 2026

Darlys Hirsch Nelson, age 90, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026.

Darlys was born April 14, 1936, to Leo & Gladys Hirsch in Napoleon, North Dakota. She graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1954 & the University of Minnesota in 1958 with a degree in Elementary Education. She was a Title 1 reading teacher in the Spring Lake...

Barbara Ann Esler

Barbara Ann Esler

Aug 26, 2026

Esler, Barbara

of St. Louis Park passed away on August 26, 2026 at the age of 86.

Barbara is survived in her passing by her children, Kim (Bob) Sutton, and Dan Esler; grandchildren, Leslie (John) Hadash and Kacie (Andrew) Satek; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Isabelle, Ilana, Julia, and Ethan.

 She is preceded in her passing by her son, Tim and Sister Linda. 

An open house visitation...

Dolores May Savelkoul

Dolores May Savelkoul

Aug 28, 2026

On August 28, 2026, Dolores Savelkoul passed away peacefully at the age of 102, after a rich and fruitful life filled with family, friendship, curiosity, and joy. Born in North Minneapolis on July 16, 1924, she was the eldest daughter of Theodore and Edith Savelkoul and a longtime resident of Golden Valley, Minnesota, where she made her home for 60...

Veryl Ann Lange

Veryl Ann Lange

Aug 20, 2026

92, of Wayzata died on Aug. 20, 2026. She was born to Howard and Dora Lange in Waconia, MN. She grew up in Minneapolis and then moved to the East Coast at 17 years old where she worked as a secretary for the Navy, supporting numerous admirals for over 25 years. She was a talented artist, crafter, and seamstress who...

Jean Marie Halverson

Jean Marie Halverson

Aug 25, 2026

Our dearly loved Jean Marie (Coleman) Halverson passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family.

Jean was born in Rochester, MN on October 8, 1948, to Evelyn and Donald Coleman. As the second of five children, she naturally took on a leadership role from an early age, with a confident spirit and a knack...

Judith "Judie" Ann Shapiro

Judith "Judie" Ann Shapiro

Sep 6, 2026

Judith “Judie” Ann Shapiro passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at the age of 86. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt (known as “AJ” for Aunt Judie), and friend.

Born on December 5, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Fred and Flo Canfield, Judie was the oldest of three children. She grew up...

Doris Carlson

Doris Carlson

Sep 5, 2026

Carlson, Doris age 99, of Plymouth. Survived by children, Daniel Carlson, Diane Halquist (Thomas), and Susan Klein (Thomas); six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Winston Carlson. Memorial Service on Sunday, October 4 at 2 pm with a reception to follow at Plymouth Covenant Church, 4300 Vicksburg Lane. Memorials to Plymouth Covenant Church Missions.

Amelia Grace Livy Ray

Amelia Grace Livy Ray

Aug 27, 2026

Amelia Grace Livy Ray was born to Patrick and Shelby Ray in the early hours of the morning of August 27th, 2026. Despite handling the labor beautifully throughout, she became distressed at the very end of her birth and the NICU team was unable to resuscitate her despite their best efforts. We rest in confidence that she is in the...

Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Miller (Dooher)

Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Miller (Dooher)

Aug 25, 2026

Memorial donations to: Church of the Ascension, Minneapolis.

Livestream of Funeral Mass of Elizabeth Louise "Betty Lou" Miller 4:45, Thursday, September 3, 2026

Elizabeth Louise “Betty Lou” Miller (Dooher) of Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Born June 16, 1938, and reached her heavenly home on August 25, 2026 to be with her loving God and be reunited with Jerry, her loving husband of 37 years. She is...

Robert Earl Beard

Robert Earl Beard

Aug 25, 2026

Robert was born in Birmingham, AL on March 5, 1936, to the late Willie Lee and Mary Etta Beard. The Lord called him home on August 25, 2026, saying "time to come and rest". He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 siblings and step-son, John Wolf.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Jo, 2...

James Edwin Nielsen

James Edwin Nielsen

Aug 23, 2026

James "Jim" Edwin Nielsen, 71, passed away on August 23, 2026. Jim was born June 1, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Harlow and Myrtle Nielsen.

Jim was incredibly proud of his time in the U.S. Air Force. He served for more than 14 years as an Air Transportation Specialist, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. His career took him around the...

Katherine Duemke

Katherine Duemke

Aug 23, 2026

Duemke, Katherine A. age 78, of St. Louis Park. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully August 23rd. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, and her parents, Pete and Bev. 

She is survived by her children Dan and Kelley Duemke, Jeff Duemke and Michelle Murphy, and Mary and Dan Seppala; grandchildren, Tom and Lilly, Jesse and Fernanda, Hailey,...

Shannon Elizabeth Berg

Shannon Elizabeth Berg

Aug 22, 2026

Berg, Shannon E.

Age 57 of Crystal, passed away on August 22, 2026. 

Shannon is survived by her husband, Dean Murray; cousin, Julie; numerous loved ones and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, who raised her; mother, Diane and her siblings. 

Memorial Service 2 PM Saturday, September 12th at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel, 3888 West Broadway Avenue, Robbinsdale 55422. Visitation one...

Rosalie Marie Garrett

Rosalie Marie Garrett

Aug 21, 2026

Rosalie Garrett, 77, Rogers, Minnesota, died Friday, August 21, 2026, at St. Therese of Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Rosalie was born April 29, 1949, in Pueblo, Colorado, the daughter of Antonio and Grace Martlaro. She was a graduate of Pueblo South High School and later earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Colorado.

Rosalie married Terry E. Garrett...

John Oscar Aeshliman

John Oscar Aeshliman

Aug 21, 2026

John is survived by children, Karen (Dick) Jordan, Sheree (Rod) Blue, Larry (Teresa), Sandra Jordan, Jim (Simone), Cindy (Dan) Patnode, Bill, Kenny (Jennifer); 27 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mike and Helene Keran; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by wife, Mona Aeshliman; parents, Lawrence and Margaret (Duffy) Aeshliman; grandson, Adam Patnode; great-grandson, Braeden Jordan;...