Obituaries
Gregory LaVerne Johnson
Sep 12, 2026
Most recently of Wayzata, MN Presbyterian Homes Senior Living Community, formerly of Golden Valley and Minneapolis, with retirement years in the Pine River-Brainerd Lakes area passed away September 12, 2026, with family surrounding him with their love. The expertise and compassionate care of the ICU team helped make his final moments peaceful and without struggle. The 11-year battle with an...
Rose Jocelyn "Josie" Lopez Labayen
Oct 18, 2026
To View the Livestream of the Visitation on Friday Evening, Please Click on the Link: Visitation for Rose Jocelyn "Josie" Labayen
Rose Jocelyn “Josie” Lopez Labayen died peacefully on October 18, 2026, at the age of 90 in her daughter Rose’s home in Ham Lake, Minnesota.
Born on October 5, 1936, in Tayabas, Quezon, Philippines, Josie was the second of eleven children...
Charlotte A. Boreen
Oct 7, 2026
Charlotte A. Boreen, age 89, of Maple Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Clarence; her parents, Herbert and Ethel Borreson; four siblings; and a nephew.
Charlotte is survived by her sister, Corrine; five children, Gayle (Scott), Cindy (Warren), Doris (Dan), Linda (Mike), and David (Joan); 17 grandchildren; 26...
John Herbert Meister
Oct 18, 2026
John Herbert Meister, age 92 of Corcoran, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026. John was born June 21, 1934, in Corcoran. Throughout his life he remained devoted to the three things that mattered most to him: his faith, his family and his farm. He loved nothing more than a good conversation, whether with family, friends or somebody he just...
Kent Peter Howe
Oct 7, 2026
Kent Peter Howe, 92, of Wayzata died Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born April 20, 1934, in Bemidji, the son of Paul and Mollie (Whalen) Howe. He graduated from Bemidji High School and went to college at St John’s, where he studied Math and Economics.
Following the Korean War, Kent served in Japan as a military code breaker, contributing to...
Craig Sandager
Oct 16, 2026
Craig Calvin Sandager
Minneapolis – Craig Calvin Sandager, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Craig was born on October 20, 1947, in Northfield, Minnesota, to the late Harold and Ruth Sandager. Growing up on the family farm, he learned the value of hard work and perseverance. Whenever he had the opportunity, he enjoyed the solitude...
Janet Elizabeth Klis
Oct 16, 2026
Janet Elizabeth Klis passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026.
Born in 1951 to Clarence and Helen, Janet grew up alongside her older sister, Charlotte. In 1966, she met the love of her life, David. Despite him picking her up on his Vespa for their very first date, she agreed to a second, and they later married, bonding over a shared...
Aili Marie Nelson
Oct 15, 2026
Aili Marie Nelson, 97, passed quietly away on October 15, 2026 in Atlantis, Florida. She was born on August 27, 1929 in Mohawk, Michigan, the second of twelve children of Eli and Aurora (Waara) Kangas.
Aili and Raymond Nelson married in November 1956. After a few years in Michigan, they moved to Minnesota where they raised their seven children. Once retired,...
Bonita Catherine Wehmhoff
Oct 13, 2026
Bonita Catherine Wehmhoff (Bottema) was born January 26th, 1939. She was welcomed into the world in her family’s farmhouse in Adams, Minnesota. She spent much of her childhood in southeast Minnesota and has fond memories of growing up in Rose Creek. She was very close to her seven siblings and especially loved school. She also loved picnics, biking and swinging...
Bruce Russell Ullom
Jun 16, 2026
Bruce Russell Ullom
July 16, 1957 - June 16, 2026
Bruce Russell Ullom, age 68, of Dayton, Minnesota, passed away on June 16, 2026. He is survived by his wife Sherri and his daughter Alissa, along with many other family members who loved him dearly.
Bruce was born and raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. He was a very...
Jeanne Reince Koller
Aug 7, 2026
Jeanne Reince Koller, age 94 of Eagan, formerly of Minnetonka and Nisswa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Survived by children Dr. Mark (Therese), Deephaven, Dr. Patrick (Dr. Tammy Chiesa), Eagan, Dr. Brian (Nancy), Apple Valley, Dr. John, Kodiak, AK, Dr. Amy (Dr. John) Veale, Boston, MA, and Pamela (Marshall) Erickson, Eagan; daughter-in-law Kristin...
Margaret "Peggy" Marie Miller
Oct 13, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Miller, 70, of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born in Minneapolis, MN on September 9, 1956 to Duane and Philomena Hough. She attended Saint Stephens Catholic School and went on to graduate from Holy Angels High School. Margaret went on to work in retail for many years but ultimately...
Stella Elvera Hassinger
Oct 16, 2026
Stella Hassinger, 91, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026. Born to Ralph and Lydia Longerbone on November 15, 1934, in Minneapolis, Stella was a long-time resident of Staples, Minnesota and Woodland Mounds in Maple Grove, MN and Northwestern Bell employee. Stella was married to Earl Hassinger September 16, 1989 for 24 years until his passing on November 22, 2013. Preceded in death...
John Joseph Puhek
Oct 13, 2026
John J. Puhek, of New Hope, died peacefully Oct. 13th, 2026, at age 83. His kindness, generosity, and devotion to family and friends will be profoundly missed.
Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Rozanne; daughter, Cari Hoxie (Ben); daughter-in-law, Marya Puhek; grandchildren, James and Kaitlyn Hoxie, Anna and Grant Puhek; brother, Ron Puhek; nieces and nephew.
Preceded in death by...
Dale Spencer Embretson
Oct 13, 2026
Dale Spencer Embretson (95 years young) passed to eternity on Tuesday, October 13th surrounded by his devoted family. He enjoyed remarkable health. He modeled for three generations what it means to live your values every single day. Dale was born in Fargo, ND on May 24th, 1931 to Spencer and Della Embretson. He joined his older sister Cindy to complete...
Lawrence Piazza Orr
Oct 13, 2026
To View the Recording of the Funeral Mass, Please Click on the Link: Funeral Mass for Lawrence "Larry" Orr
Lawrence “Larry” Piazza Orr peacefully entered eternal rest on October 13th, 2026, at the age of 91. Larry was the second eldest son of four children born to Peter “Bert” and Rose Orr on December 31st, 1934. Larry lived much of his life...
Robert "Bob" Pickering, Sr.
Oct 10, 2026
Bob Pickering, Sr. passed away on October 10 at the age of 87 after a short fight with pancreatic cancer. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, June; brother Douglas (Sherri); four children: Karen Cahow (Scott), Arlene Olson (Josh Landsman), Bob Jr. (Jordana), and Claire Torrey (Rick); nine grandchildren: Charles Cahow, Salem Cahow, Ashley Lundgren (Zack), Zachary...
Carol Nora Schweiger
Oct 9, 2026
Carol Nora Schweiger, born December 22, 1941, in Langdon, North Dakota, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She shared 61 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Jake Schweiger, who preceded her in death.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Jeffery (Wanza) Schweiger, Shelly Schweiger, Kevin (Diane) Schweiger, Brenda Pettit, and Brian Schweiger; and her 10 grandchildren...
Lois Joan Behm
Oct 9, 2026
Lois J. (Slagter) Behm
age 85 of Plymouth, passed away October 9, 2026.
Lois is survived by her husband, Ron; daughters, Dawn Lund (Jim) and Rhonda Palmersheim (Jamie); grandchildren, Christina Clukey (Ryan), Melissa Lund, Matthew Lund (Mercedes), Gerrit Severeid and Cooper Severeid; great-grandchildren, Caden & Sienna Clukey, Solomon Lund; other cherished relatives and treasured friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Sean A. Meagher
Oct 8, 2026
To view the recording of the Mass please follow this link: Sean Meagher Mass
Sean Arthur Meagher, age 57 of Medina, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2026. He was surrounded by his wife and three daughters.
Sean was born April 5, 1969, to Arthur and Ethel (Kuebelbeck) Meagher, in Avon, MN. He grew up in Paynesville, MN, as the...
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