Obituaries

Irwin Isaac Boris

Irwin Isaac Boris

May 22, 2026

Irwin "Isaac" Boris

 was born in 1935 in Dorchester, MA, to Russian-Jewish immigrants Sadie, a pieceworker, and Abe, an upholsterer by trade who owned a furniture store. They spoke Yiddish at home and Irwin didn't learn English until the age of 5. He attended Boston Latin and then Harvard University, graduating in 1953. He was involved in early Fortran, leading a...

Joann Barbara Lowrie

Joann Barbara Lowrie

Mar 15, 2026

Joann Barbara Lowrie, 82, of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully March 15, 2026 at Shalom Home West, after a courageous 14-year battle with terminal metastatic breast cancer. 

She was born August 31, 1943 in Olympia Washington to Harold and Kathryn Toy. Joann was extremely proud of her Swedish heritage and to be the granddaughter of an immigrant. She enjoyed family history, genealogy,...

Stephen H. Melchionne

Stephen H. Melchionne

Dec 18, 2025

Stephen (Steve) H. Melchionne passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and two sons.

Steve was born in Pottsville, PA on January 12, 1943, to Joseph Melchionne and Elizabeth (Weikel) Melchionne. He served proudly in the US Navy from 1962-66. Steve loved fishing, hunting, and being with his family. Steve had a wonderful sense of humor, and he...

Jeanne Ann Zimmer

Jeanne Ann Zimmer

Apr 17, 2026

Jeanne Ann Zimmer, age 97, of Shoreview, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 17th 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and grace. She was born on October 13, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Alex and Elizabeth Zimmermann.

Jeanne’s life spanned nearly a century of remarkable change, and through it all she remained a steady presence to those around her....

Lois Ann Newell

Lois Ann Newell

Apr 23, 2026

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Lois A. Newell

age 82, of Minneapolis, has been reunited in death with her beloved husband George. Born in Chambersburg, PA on November 18, 1943, she died at home, as was her wish, on April 23, 2026.Preceded in death by parents Albert G. and Mary G. of North Olmsted, OH. 

Survived by...

Neil Winston Peterson

Neil Winston Peterson

May 9, 2026

Neil Winston Peterson of Golden Valley, MN passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, surrounded by family.

Born May 11,1942, in Greenbush, MN to Raymond and Florence (Wollin) Peterson, he was raised on the family farm near Karlstad, MN alongside sisters Barbara, Beverly, and Mary.

Upon graduating from Karlstad High School in 1960, he moved to...

William Echert

William Echert

May 16, 2026

Bill Echert spent his life exploring – from trails on Mount Rainer and the Grand Canyon, to local parks, new countries, technology, and most importantly the lives of the people he loved. Exploration and adventure began early in his life through his father, who was a geologist. Bill became an Eagle Scout, earning the Order of the Arrow (one of...

Paul O. Enck

Paul O. Enck

May 27, 2026

Paul Ogden. Enck, 92, of Brooklyn Center, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

 A man of strong faith and a good provider. Paul was a lifetime member of the Northside Knights of Columbus, Electrical Local IBEW 292, a parishioner of St. Anne’s and Ascension churches.

 Paul is survived by Margie, his wife of 70 years, and his brother Wm. Peter (Carol). Survived...

Robert Triebenbach

Robert Triebenbach

May 20, 2026

Robert Triebenbach, age 94 of Plymouth, died May 20, 2026. 

Robert was born November 5, 1931 in Clarissa, MN to Robert Sr. and Bertha Triebenbach, the youngest of 9 children. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Preceded in death by his wife, Marian “Mari-Lou”; granddaughter, Carey Henjum and 8 siblings. Survived by his daughters, Susan Triebenbach...

Debra Bradtke Cone

Debra Bradtke Cone

May 24, 2026

Debra Bradtke Cone passed away peacefully in her son's arms on the morning of May 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Deb was born on October 28, 1954, in Franklin, Kentucky. In 1955, her family moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where she grew up and completed her education.

She earned her teaching degree in 1977 from Middle Tennessee State University, beginning...

Beverly A. Bremseth

Beverly A. Bremseth

May 23, 2026

Beverly Anne (Bergh) Bremseth, age 90, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026. Beverly was born to Edwin and Mildred (Brovold) Bergh in Fosston, Minnesota. She was the eldest daughter and grew up on the family farm in Gully, Polk County, Minnesota.

Beverly graduated from Fosston High School before attending Concordia College in Moorhead, where she earned a...

William "Bill" Fink

William "Bill" Fink

May 21, 2026

William “Bill” Fink, age 83, passed away peacefully at The Birches of Trillium Woods in care of Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family. 

Bill was born on June 19, 1942, and grew up on the family farm in Eden Valley, where he learned the values of hard work, determination, and the importance of family values that shaped the way...

Michael Scott Lohman

Michael Scott Lohman

May 17, 2026

Michael Lohman passed away on May 17th, 2026. He died peacefully at home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by sisters Linda Larson, Janice Lohman; niece Michelle (James C Archer) Larson; nephew Brian (Kimi Johnson) Larson; grandnieces and grandnephew, Lyla, Lucy, and James X Archer. He is also survived by found-family members Daniel Warford (like a brother)...

Joanne Carol Judson

Joanne Carol Judson

Dec 27, 2025

Joanne C. Judson was born on June 5, 1932, in Iowa City, Iowa, to parents Lloyd E. Aker and Eleanor J. Aker of Tipton, Iowa. She died peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 27, 2025.

Joanne graduated from Tipton High School and then attended the University of Iowa, where she graduated with a B.A. In Home Economics Education in 1960. She...

Carol Ann Segale

Carol Ann Segale

May 15, 2026

Segale, Carol A. 

Age 90 of New Hope, passed away on May 15, 2026. 

Carol graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1954 and Saint Catherine’s in 1958, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree. She taught General Healthcare to nursing students at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Minneapolis for many years. Later in life, Carol discovered a calling in volunteer work and giving...

Joseph Paul Munn Jr

Joseph Paul Munn Jr

May 19, 2026

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JOSEPH PAUL MUNN, JR.

Age 54 of Crystal, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2026, in his home. He was born on December 30, 1971, in Golden Valley and since that day there has never been a dull moment. Joe Jr. was the...

Thomas Francis Madera

Thomas Francis Madera

May 18, 2026

Madera, Thomas Francis

Age 79 of Brooklyn Center, passed away on May 18, 2026. 

Thomas is survived by siblings, Edmund (Karen) Madera and Mary (George) Ramirez; nieces and nephews, Shawn (Tania) Madera, Cathy (Blake) Hubers, Jesse (Beth) Langhoff, Mike (Tina) Langhoff, Josh (Alyson) Ramirez, and Matt Ramirez; great nieces and nephews, Teig and Peyton Madera, Thomas, Claire, Kate, and Donny Langhoff, Kayla...

David A. Piskorski

David A. Piskorski

May 16, 2026

age 57, of Mounds View, MN, passed away on May 16. He was born on April 28, 1969, in Omaha, NE. Thanks to economic turbulence which buffeted this country in the 1970s and early 1980s, David and the rest of his family had the opportunity to live in various locales throughout the Great Plains and Upper Midwest. His father Edward...

Michael Thomas Calder

Michael Thomas Calder

May 16, 2026

Michael Calder, 81, of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born to Harold and Dorothy Calder on May 1, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mike graduated from De La Salle High School in Minneapolis before attending St. John's University, where he proudly played football on the 1963 National Championship team. Following college, he began his...

Kathleen (Kathie) M. Swadner

Kathleen (Kathie) M. Swadner

May 16, 2026

Kathie was born September 11, 1937 to parents Marguerite and Tilden Koll. She passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ray Swadner, her brother, David Koll and her son, David Swadner. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Roy and her sister Nancy Jarrard, as well as too many...