Obituaries
A Thi Nguyen
Mar 4, 2026
A Thi Nguyen, age 92, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away on March 4, 2026. She is survived by her four sons Minh, Giang, Ha, Ty, daughter Nuong, and 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37th Ave North, Plymouth, MN 55446. Burial at Grandview Park Cemetery.
8:30 AM -10:30 AM:...
Dawn Elenore Zarriello
Feb 17, 2026
Dawn Elenore Zarriello, 79, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Dawn was born on October 27, 1946 in St. Paul, Minnesota and moved to Brooklyn Center in 1957. There she graduated from Brooklyn Center High School in 1964. Dawn devoted 43 years to serving the residents at the Park Crest...
Laura Christine (Derner) Franklin
Feb 14, 2026
Livestreaming of the service will be available at https://www.lordoflife.org/celebrationoflife
Laura Christine (Derner) Franklin, age 46 of Rockford, passed away February 14, 2026, after a tough fight with cancer. Laura was born on May 22, 1979, to Steven and Christine Derner. She grew up in Maple Grove where she graduated from Osseo Senior High in 1997. She then went on to earn...
Bruce Edwin Scott
Mar 6, 2026
Bruce Edwin Scott, age 80, of Golden Valley, Minnesota, walked into his heavenly home on March 6, 2026.
Bruce was born on September 9, 1945, to Dale Vernon Scott and Alva Jean Scott (née Opem), arriving alongside his twin brother Barry John. He grew up in Anoka, where he made many of his lifelong friends- the Benzians, Gallaghers, Adrians, Goodrichs, Petersons,...
Sara Jean Wangstad
Mar 4, 2026
Sara Jean Wangstad (Banks), 81, formerly of Kingston, NY and Plymouth, MN passed away March 4, 2026. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Loren. Survived by children, Loren (Shay), Jim (Heidi), Mark (Belissa), Lorrie (Cliff) Banks, and Teri (Jon) Wetternach; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. A private celebration of life will be held. In lieu...
Dorthy (Dodie) M. Sprout
Mar 7, 2026
Dorthy (Dodie) M. Sprout, 78, of Plymouth, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 PM Friday, March 27th at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37th Ave N (@ Vicksburg Lane).
Funeral Service will be 11 AM Saturday, March 28th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2801 Douglas Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422, with visitation...
James O'Donnell Rennie
Mar 2, 2026
James O. Rennie
November 13, 1936 — March 2, 2026
James O’Donnell Rennie, a loving presence to so many, departed this life on March 2nd, 2026. He lived his life to his final days with a radiant smile, laughter and a heart filled with gratitude and faith.
Known affectionately as “Papa” to many, James embodied family and love in their truest forms. He...
Joseph Lynell "Joe" Lentz
Feb 13, 2026
Joseph Lynell “Joe” Lentz passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 67, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Pampa, Texas, on October 11, 1958. During a family reunion, his great aunt and uncle met Joe when he was nine months old. He was adopted a few months later, along with his brother, Dale. Lynell “Bud”...
Karen Ann Hayes
Feb 26, 2026
Karen Hayes
Born January 31, 1940 - Died February 26, 2026
"Her Children rise up and call her blessed. Proverbs 31:28”
It is with heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Mother, Karen Hayes, on February 26, 2026. She was a beautiful Mom, with a deep faith, a gentle heart, and filled with strength and love. Her life reflected Christ's light...
Joanne Lucille Rabatin
Feb 13, 2026
Joanne Lucille Rabatin, a loving presence to so many, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by her family in Rochester, Minnesota. She lived her life to her final days with a radiant smile, laughter and a heart filled with gratitude and faith.
Born April 22, 1940, Joanne was the third of six children of Dolores and Vincent Wallerius. She...
Martin Jerome "Jerry" Trafas
Feb 15, 2026
January 17, 1941 – February 15, 2026
Martin Jerome Trafas, known to all as Jerry, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital surrounded by family on February 15, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on January 17, 1941, in Little Falls, Minnesota, Jerry was the youngest of five children and was proud of his Polish heritage. He graduated from Little Falls High...
Arnold Henry Popp
Feb 12, 2026
Popp, Arnold Henryof Brooklyn Park. Passed away on February 12, 2026 at the age of 71.Arnold is survived in his passing by his sons, Matthew (Michelle) and Andrew (Cindi); grandchildren, Alyssa, Alexis, Tyler, Lucas, Amalia, and David; siblings, Mindy, Terri (John), Cathy (Ed), Mike, as well as nieces, nephews, and friends.Preceded in death by brothers, David, Tony, and Kenny.A memorial...
Kirk Andrew Williams
Mar 6, 2026
Kirk Andrew Williams, 73, passed away on March 6, 2026. He was born January 5, 1953, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Corrine Williams.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Beverly Ann Williams.
Kirk is survived by his wife, Jill Hanson-Williams; and his brothers, Donald Williams, Robert Williams, Michael Williams, and Alan Williams.
With his charm, warmth, and...
Anne Gertrude Benzinger
Mar 2, 2026
Anne Gertrude Benzinger, 92, of Minnetonka passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born to Henry and Beatrice Hanson on November 15, 1933 in Minneapolis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Benzinger; father of her children, Ramon Prior; and son-in-law, Dale Tomaschko.
Anne is survived by her children, Paulette Tomaschko, Tom (Tawnia) Prior, Steve Prior, Diane (Ivan)...
Mary E. "Miki" Banavige
Mar 1, 2026
Mary E. “Miki” Banavige, of Maple Plain, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Mar 1, 2026.
Miki was born on January 16, 1939, to Kenneth and Annetta “Isabelle” Mutchler at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. Miki grew up in McLean, Virginia and was a very proud member of the first graduating class at McLean High School. She attended...
Wendy Lynn Buonfiglio
Feb 27, 2026
BUONFIGLIO, WENDY L., age 58 of Plymouth, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 27, 2026 after waging a courageous battle against endometrial cancer.
Wendy is survived by husband David Buonfiglio; son Thomas Skindingsrud; daughter Kathryn Peterson (Nolan); stepchildren Jinny and Christian Buonfiglio; Father Roger Cymbaluk, mom Paula Cymbaluk; brothers Michael Cymbaluk (Holly) & Tate Cymbaluk (Jody). She is...
Karen Ann (Swan) Slaney
Feb 26, 2026
Karen Ann (Swan) Slaney, age 87, of Champlin, passed away on February 26, 2026.
Karen was a long-time resident of Maple Grove and worked as a Paraprofessional for the Osseo School District until retirement in 1997. She and Dennis moved to Champlin in 2007. Karen was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Family was her most important focus and...
Linda J. Horbal
Feb 25, 2026
Linda Jane Horbal, 85, passed away on February 25, 2026. She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, raised in Fremont, Iowa, and most recently made her home in Rogers, Minnesota.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fairy and Ronald Cook; her sister, Glenna; her daughter, Nancy; and her husband, Raymond. She is survived by her son, Bradley (Rebecca); grandchildren, Brennen...
Darrel "Joe" Maidment
Feb 25, 2026
To view the recording of the funeral service, please click on the link: Funeral Service for Joe Maidment
Maidment, Darrel “Joe”
age 79 of St. Louis Park, passed away on 02/25/26.
Survived by beloved wife of 57 years, Louise; children, Cynthia, Sara (Jeff) Neilsen, Darleen; grandchildren, Joseph, Justin, Kiesha, Ryan (Genesis), Cashmir (Ta’Kyle), Michael, Austin (Samantha), Macaya, Diego; great-grandchildren, Mekhai, Zyon, Mateo, Analia,...
Peter E. Lundin
Feb 24, 2026
Peter E. Lundin, age 69, passed away on February 24, 2026. Preceded in death by his father, mother and one sister. Pete was a Christian Youth worker beginning his service in his high school years at Camp Nathaniel (MN). Throughout his college and post college life to the age of 30, he served the Lord, around the world as a...
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