Obituaries

Janice Pedersen-Swanstrom

Janice Pedersen-Swanstrom

Sep 14, 2025

Janice Eileen Pedersen-Swanstrom, age 85, of Maple Grove, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2025.

She grew up in Robbinsdale, MN, where she loved the joy of experiencing high school activities, especially the sock hops. Throughout her life, she carried a spark of fun and creativity into every adventure that came her way.

She was an artist at heart, with a talent...

Lorraine Nelson

Lorraine Nelson

Sep 14, 2025

Nelson, Lorraine Ann (Melsha)

age 98, of New Hope. Survived by children, Jeanne (Jim) Fackler, Joe (Kathy) Nelson and Julie (Wade) English; grandchildren, Jesse, Jenelle, Eric, Alexis, Erin, Breanne and Amy; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Gangelhoff and Yvonne Leonard; sister-in-law, Jeanne Melsha; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence "Kay"; daughters, Jakki, Mary Jennifer; two...

Scott N. Lavold

Scott N. Lavold

Jul 28, 2025

Scott N. Lavold of Plymouth, MN passed away July 28, 2025 at age 80. Scott is survived by Pat, his wife of 57 years; daughter, Laura (Eric) Ecklund and children, Lars, Annika & Hans; daughter, Kari (Joe) Ramstrom and children, Lowell & Chloe. Scott said, to have children was the best decision that he and Pat made together.

He attended Wauwatosa...

Kenneth S. Hook

Kenneth S. Hook

Sep 15, 2025

Hook, Kenneth S.

age 93 of St. Louis Park, passed away on September 15, 2025. Survived by children, Julie Smith, Kevin Hook, & Keith Hook; grandchildren, Dan Smith, Jaime McDaniel, Dustin Smith, Jolene Smith, Kelsey Hook, Kyle Hook, & Kirsten Hook; great-grandchildren, Jayla, Jade, Aspen, Jordan, Kolt, Rocky, Thorsten, & Grayson. Preceded in death by loving wife, Delores; 2 brothers &...

Joan Conkel McNally (nee Lambert)

Joan Conkel McNally (nee Lambert)

Sep 13, 2025

Joan passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2025 at Folkestone Senior Care Center in Wayzata at the age of 94. Born July 27, 1931 in Hebron, Nebraska, Joan lived a life of love, kindness and devotion. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she found her greatest joy in her family. 

She is survived by children, Terrence (Jeanne) Conkel,...

Alva G. Olek

Alva G. Olek

Sep 11, 2025

Alva passed in peace on September 11, 2025, in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Alva was born to Gus and Nellie (Pierce) Fenske in Morrison, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by husband Ron, parents Gus and Nellie, sister Shirley (Bernard) Bermel, and brothers Herb and Bob.

Alva is cherished in memory by her daughters, Rhonda (Keith) Converse and Rochelle (Kyle) Hemenway; her...

Carol Bishop

Carol Bishop

Aug 20, 2025

Bishop, Carol Jean, died peacefully under fair skies just before sunrise on August 20th.

Preceded in death by her loving parents Leverett "Bob" and Martha Bishop, her beloved husband Robert "Bob" Kuhn, and her precious dogs Bailey and Casey. Survived by her adoring step-daughter Rochelle Gunn (Jim Mayer); siblings Steve (Judy) Bishop and Marthy (Ron) Smoliak; niece Jessica (Fred) Sutherland and...

Mary Jo Browne

Mary Jo Browne

Aug 21, 2025

Mary Jo Browne, age 91 of Golden Valley, MN.

Preceded in death by her parents Dr. Wilfred and Florence (Sellman) Rowell, her beloved husband, Donald and their daughter Mary Kathleen (Kathy).

Survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Stuart and Mun-Hyon, Steven and Paige; grandchildren, Kim and Marshall Browne, Isabel, Dashiell and Eleni Jo Browne.

Mary Jo was born on January 24, 1934 in...

Anne Catherine Hirsch

Anne Catherine Hirsch

Aug 30, 2025

Hirsch, Anne Catherine

age 65 of Willmar, passed away on August 30, 2025. 

Anne is survived by sisters, Teresa (James) Robichon, & Monica Hirsch; nieces & nephew; many more loved ones & friends. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Elaine Hirsch; brother, Stephen M. Hirsch; grandparents; several aunts & uncles. 

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Church...

Venkatesh Reddy Ravula

Venkatesh Reddy Ravula

Sep 10, 2025

Please click on the link to view the service (beginning at 8:30 AM Central) at Gearty Delmore Chapel: Viewing Service at Funeral Home

Please click on link to view the Witnessing Ceremony (beginning at 10:00 AM Central) at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis: Witnessing Ceremony at Lakewood Cemetery

David "Dave" W. Van Asch

David "Dave" W. Van Asch

Sep 7, 2025

Van Asch, David Wayne "Dave" 64 of Coon Rapids, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2025 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family.

Born January 16, 1961 to Eugene and Marilyn Van Asch. Dave grew up in the Minneapolis area.

He enjoyed swimming and excelled on Cooper high school's swim team.

He worked as a cook at Trevilla of Robbinsdale and was a...

Marjorie A. McLaughlin

Marjorie A. McLaughlin

Sep 5, 2025

An on demand recording for Marjorie's Mass is available by clicking here.

Marjorie Ann McLaughlin

January 25, 1926 – September 5, 2025

Marge was the heart and matriarch of her family - lovingly referred to as the “Grand Dame” and “Queen Bee”. She was many things throughout her long life: a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist, golfer, bacon aficionado and loyal friend. She was strong,...

James L. Cardinal

James L. Cardinal

Sep 3, 2025

James L. Cardinal, age 89 of Hopkins, MN, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Jim was born December 30, 1935 in Buffalo, NY.

He is survived by wife of 61 years, LaVerne; children, Jean (Brian) Steckling, Kathleen (Brian) Scovil, Ann (Kingsley) Ondich, Dr. Gregory (Erin) Cardinal, Melissa (Matt) Poniatowski; 8 grandchildren, Eric (Rachel) and Joey (Trysta) Steckling, Paige (Jake) Keefer,...

Myrna Maikkula

Myrna Maikkula

Sep 1, 2025

Myrna was born on March 18, 1947, to Oscar and Ailie (Wiljanen) Sunnarborg. She was baptized and confirmed at the Esko Apostolic Lutheran Church. On October 11, 1969, she married Dale Maikkula in a ceremony officiated by Pastor Wayne Juntunen. The couple originally made their home in New Hope and later in Brooklyn Park.

A lifelong member of the Apostolic Lutheran...

Dorothy Zidwick

Dorothy Zidwick

Aug 31, 2025

Dorothy Elizabeth Zidwick (Everist) passed away peacefully on Sunday August 31, 2025 at age 97. She was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and lived for many years in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She spent the last years of her life near family in Minnesota. She was foremost a mother and loved her children, grandchildren, and her new great grandchild. For...

Harriet A. Schroeder

Harriet A. Schroeder

Aug 31, 2025

Harriet Agnes Schroeder (Manthey), 

age 96, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Born on November 1, 1928 (All Saints Day), in Minneapolis, Harriet was the daughter of Eric “Harry” and Anne Manthey. She grew up in Minneapolis alongside her siblings Margaret, Phyllis, and Anthony “Harry,” all of whom preceded her in death.

On June 24, 1950, Harriet married the...

Cathi Subialka

Cathi Subialka

Aug 28, 2025

Cathi Sue (Rehor) Subialka passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on August 28. She was born on March 25, 1958. She grew up in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and attended Robbinsdale High School, graduating in 1976.

Cathi spent her life caring for others. She started her career as a nursing assistant. Shortly after starting her family, she started up her own home...

Dave Parks

Dave Parks

Aug 28, 2025

To View the Recording of the Funeral Service, Please Click on the Link Below:

Dave Parks Funeral Service

age 58 of Plymouth passed away August 28, 2025 from complications of cardiac arrest. He will be forever in the hearts of his wife, Nicole; children, Hailey and Carson; parents, Daniel and Millie; brothers, Dan (Tracy), Doug (Brenda); sister, Dee (Jerry) Oscarson; father and...

Sonja Delores Lamers

Sonja Delores Lamers

Aug 27, 2025

Sonja Delores Lamers

Age 69 of Brooklyn Center

Survived by her husband, Ron; her three children: Teresa (Mallory, Ashlyn, Arabella) Minet; Dannella (spouse, Jeremy, and their children, Beckett, Colton) Crawford; Ryan Kubat; Ron’s five children: Jon (spouse, Duquesa, and their children, Jerome, Elliot, Siena, Dominic, Thomas, Blaise, Henry) Lamers; Paul (spouse, Christina, and their children, Quinn, Ariana, Olivia, Emma, Una, Noah, Joshua)...

Carl Eugene Orstad

Carl Eugene Orstad

Aug 27, 2025

To view the recording of the Funeral Mass, for Carl, please click on the link: Mass of Christian Burial for Carl E. Orstad

Orstad, Carl Eugene

age 82, of Crystal, passed away on Aug. 27, 2025. Survived by children, Kelli (Jamie) Guse & Cully (Heidi) Orstad; grandchildren, Emily (Jordan), Paul (Alyx), Grace, Blake, Olivia, & Emilia; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Chloe, Nora, & Amelia;...