Obituaries
Donna Jean Bergdahl (Derbis)
Dec 30, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Donna Jean Bergdahl (Derbis), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Donna, a longtime resident of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so dearly.
Donna was born on February 17, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to John and...
Maxine Rykken
Jan 4, 2026
Maxine May (Mecham) Rykken, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, at the age of 96.
Maxine was born on March 2, 1929, in Kilgore, Nebraska, to Addison Guy and Bertha May Mecham. She married Burton Rykken in 1949, and together they shared 60 years of marriage and raised two daughters before...
Theresa "Tracy" Marxen
Jan 3, 2026
To view the Funeral Mass, for Theresa, please click on the livestream link: Funeral Mass for Theresa "Tracy" Marxen
Marxen, Theresa “Tracy”
October 28, 1929-January 3, 2026. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 96.
Preceded in death by her husband, Phil, of 68 years, and infant, daughter Nancy. Survived by her 6 children, Teri Hirsch ( John)...
Susan S. Bojar
Dec 5, 2025
Susan S. Bojar, 97, of Plymouth, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025.
Visitation will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with Mass to follow at 12 Noon, all at the Church of St. Anne, 200 Hamel Rd, Hamel. Private interment.
Complete obituary to follow soon.
Daniel Val Stromwall
Dec 28, 2025
86 of Plymouth, died 12/28/25, at Suite Living Memory Care. He was born on March 11, 1939, to Arthur and Valda Stromwall. Dan grew up near Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, married Ginny in 1961, and they had 3 sons: Michael, Robert & Richard. He was a cost accountant and manufacturer's rep, and later a realtor and a courier. He loved driving and...
Margaret Motzko
Nov 10, 2025
Margaret (Marge) A Motzko
97 years young. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2025. Born on a farm in Sobiesky, MN. Worked as an RN serving her community in many hospitals in Minnesota. Settling in St Louis Park to raise her family with her late husband Frank, the plumber. Margaret's strong faith was a reflection to...
David J. Anderson
Dec 27, 2025
David John Anderson was born in Watertown, Minnesota on December 26, 1943 to Gordon and Valerie Anderson. His father passed away a couple of months before he was five. Dave, his sister Diane, and his mom lived with his maternal grandparents, Charles and Anne Maas, on their farm near Delano, Minnesota. He was blessed by also living and growing up...
Joseph Martin Huber
Dec 29, 2025
Joseph Martin Huber, age 58, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, passed away at home on December 29, 2025, with his brother Jeff by his side. Joe was born on November 15,1967 in Minneapolis to Frank and Audrey (Dolbec) Huber. He was a lifelong Minnesotan who took great pride in his home state and its sports teams. He had a deep love for...
Charlotte "Joyce" Saucier
Dec 21, 2025
Charlotte "Joyce" Saucier passed away peacefully on December 21 after a few health setbacks. She was born in Minneapolis on June 30, 1930, to John and Charlotte Nelson. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Edward Madigan and John "Gayle" Nelson, and son in law Patrick Case. She went to St. Margaret's Academy High School and the University of Minnesota....
Ruth G. (Wicklund) Beam
Dec 12, 2025
Champlin - Age 90. Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's disease. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Preceded in death by husband Charles (Chuck) and brother Jon Wicklund. Survived by her brother Robert (Lynne) and 3 children, Todd (Debbie), John (Marilyn), Stefanie (Mark). 7 beloved grandchildren, Alyssa (Andy), Caitlyn (Anders), Taylor,...
Ronald Ray Taschner
Dec 4, 2025
Age 84, formerly of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully December 4, 2025 in Edina, with his three children at his side.
Ron was born September 20, 1941, in Willow Lake, SD, to Ray and Mavis (Warner) Taschner. Ron grew up on the family farm, where he learned how to work hard, be resourceful and fix all types of things....
Thomas Fleming
Jan 1, 2026
Fleming, Thomas P. Oct 8, 1926 - Jan 1, 2026
Tom had a long life full of God's blessings. He was known as the luckiest of all lucky Irishmen. Gerry, his wife of 71 years, was considered "The Ideal Poster Person for Minnesota Nice!"
They were blessed with five wonderful children, Kathy (Ed) O'Rourke, Joan (Bob) Miller, Sharon (Jeff) Meister,...
Catherine Ann Murray Mamer
Dec 28, 2025
A recording of the Funeral Mass can be found here:
Funeral Mass for Catherine Mamer
Catherine Ann Murray Mamer passed from this life to eternity on December 28, 2025. She was known for her lifelong commitment to Catholic social justice and service to the poor; her vivacious smile and infectious laugh; her warm hospitality to family, friends, and strangers alike; and her...
Virginia (Ginny) Witte
Dec 22, 2025
Virginia (Ginny) Witte, age 81, passed away peacefully on 22 December, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Though her time on earth has come to a close, the kindness, laughter, and unwavering strength she shared with others will continue to echo through the lives she touched.
Born on 2 July, 1944 in Pipestone, MN, Ginny grew into a woman...
Josephine R. Walaszek
Dec 20, 2025
Josephine (“Jo, Jo-Jo, Auntie Jo”) R. Walaszek, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Saint Therese in Brooklyn Park, MN. She was surrounded by family, as she would have wanted.
Jo was born in Minneapolis on February 26, 1931. After living with her family for many years, Jo moved to her residence in Brooklyn Center, followed by her...
Michael Perri
Dec 20, 2025
Mike Perri passed away at the age of 72 on Saturday, December 20, after a long battle with heart conditions. He was a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather.
Mike lived a life shaped by early mornings in the field, long days on the water, loyal dogs at his side, and an unwavering devotion to his family. His passing marks...
Daniel Willie
Dec 20, 2025
Daniel L. Willie, 70, of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter who passed his deep love for the outdoors on to his children.
Dan is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Danielle (Erik) and Brian (Cindy); and grandchildren, Jack, Ava, Blake, and Emma; and his siblings and nephew and niece.
In lieu...
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...
Delphie Sorenson
Dec 17, 2025
age 87 of Plymouth, passed away Dec 17, 2025. Survived by husband, Bob; daughter, Mary (Tom) Ernst; son, Michael (Sarah) Sorenson and son, Tom (Theresa) Sorenson; grandchildren, Sarah (Dan), Joe, Tommy, Matt, Jane, Charlie and Greta; brother, John Lindstrom; other relatives and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday (12/22) at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 S 8th St, Minneapolis...
Colin Skelly Kurtzweil
Dec 16, 2025
Nov 12, 1988 - Dec 16, 2025
Colin is survived by his mother Peggy Skelly, his brother Alex James "AJ"(Stephanie), his partner Lucy Bernard, and many Kurtzweil and Skelly family members. He was preceded in death by his father Howard James Kurtzweil.
Colin grew up and went to school in Maple Grove. He worked for many years at the family business, the 10-50 Club in Corcoran and...
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