Obituaries

Arlene Joyce Scherber (Johnson)

Arlene Joyce Scherber (Johnson)

Oct 29, 2025

Arlene Joyce Scherber (Johnson) gained her angel wings on October 29, 2025, while holding the hand of her beloved husband, Jerome, of 67 years. She was closely surrounded by her doting family, enveloped in the love she had cultivated throughout her life.

Arlene was born on January 10, 1936, in Two Harbors, MN, to Helmer and Mabel (Patrick) Johnson. After...

Joan Beverly Bowman

Joan Beverly Bowman

Nov 2, 2025

Bowman, Joan Beverly 

age 89 of Champlin, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on November 2, 2025. Joan was a longtime resident of Clinton, IA. She was married to her beloved husband, Lee, for 62 years. Her greatest joy was found in raising her four boys and in her role as grandma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Survived by sons,...

Phyllis Meister

Phyllis Meister

Nov 1, 2025

Phyllis (Pettit) Meister

 Age 86, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on December 22, 1938, in Loretto, Minnesota, to Francis Pettit and Esther (Stubbs) Pettit. Phyllis was raised on a dairy farm where she proudly took part in every chore—even caring for the chickens, which she had no love for. Like her father, Francis,...

Marianne Jenkins Johnson

Marianne Jenkins Johnson

Oct 31, 2025

Marianne Jenkins Johnson, 96, of Rogers, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, November 10 at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 9100 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, with visitation one hour prior to Mass.  Interment at St. Vincent's Cemetery.

Complete notice to follow.

Richard Theilmann

Richard Theilmann

Oct 28, 2025

Theilmann, Richard

Richard Donald Theilmann, born October 7, 1948, passed away on October 28 at age 77 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. The longtime Wayzata resident was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who inspired many with his perseverance, positivity, and generosity. He lived life to the fullest, finding joy in sports, social gatherings, pheasant hunting, and the conversations...

Thomas Devine

Thomas Devine

Oct 29, 2025

Tom was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1947. He graduated from Washington High School in 1965, and earned a BS from Augustana college and a MS from the University of South Dakota before graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He worked as an anesthesiologist in Milwaukee before retiring in his late forties to the twin cities...

Nancy Cates

Nancy Cates

Oct 29, 2025

Nancy Ruth Sommerville Cates, born on August 4, 1952, left this world peacefully at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family in Chanhassen, MN, after bravely battling Alzheimer's Disease.

Nancy grew up in St. Anthony Village, MN, graduating from St. Anthony Village High School in 1970, followed by a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Benedict...

Kerry Ann Hovelsrud

Kerry Ann Hovelsrud

Oct 23, 2025

age 74, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025.

Kerry loved all kinds of music, shopping, working on special craft projects and enjoying her favorite meals from McDonald’s. She especially loved time spent with family – celebrating holidays and birthdays with her parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, and sharing nightly phone calls with her mom. Kerry was...

Mary Rasmussen

Mary Rasmussen

Oct 23, 2025

My Sister Mary

By Ruth Rasmussen

When we were kids, our grandmother on our father's side began telling Mary that she was going to be a nun, but not any nun, a mother superior! She reminded her of this every so often. Though never a nun, Mary DID become a very devout Catholic.

Mary's occupation became taking care of children...

Lorraine Boehm

Lorraine Boehm

Oct 6, 2025

Lorraine M. Boehm passed away peacefully with family members on October 6, 2025 at home in Maple Grove, MN.

She was born on September 15, 1928 in Mosinee, WI. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lucia (Hilber) Stachura. She graduated from Mosinee High School in May 1946. She was then employed by Employers Mutual of Wausau, now Liberty...

Norvin "Norv" Allen Stiyer

Norvin "Norv" Allen Stiyer

Oct 27, 2025

Norvin Allen Stiyer, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosalie. Norvin is survived by his children: Mark, Thomas, Suz, and Michael, along with their spouses and five cherished grandchildren.

Norvin, known to family and friends as Norv, grew up in Mahnomen, MN, where he spent his childhood and helped...

Joseph F. Welter

Joseph F. Welter

Oct 25, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Francis Welter, age 82, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.

Born on August 22, 1943, in Morgan, MN, Joe was the 3rd of 13 children born to Aloys and Phyllis Welter. He graduated from Morgan High School and later earned a bachelor's degree from Mankato State University. Joe...

Frank Dimberio

Frank Dimberio

Oct 12, 2025

Frank Gerald Dimberio was the first born son of Melody and Frank Jerome Dimberio. He was born at the newly built Virginia Hospital on December 16,1936. He and his sister, Anita, born less than a year later, made the newspaper for being two of the first born there in the same year. Eight years later, his sister, Mary Louise, joined...

Michael "Mike" Stephen McLain

Michael "Mike" Stephen McLain

Sep 26, 2025

Michael "Mike" Stephen McLain, 80, of St. Louis Park, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025.

Mike was born in Iowa, grew up in Ottumwa and attended Iowa State University, where he met his wife, Virginia (Ginny).  Mike and Ginny raised their family in St. Louis Park.

Mike especially enjoyed playing golf and spending time at the family cabin in northern MN.  His...

Mavis Elaine Fern

Mavis Elaine Fern

Oct 24, 2025

To view the recording of the memorial service please click on the link: Memorial Service for Mavis E. Fern

age 96, of Medina. Mavis went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 24, 2025 after a brief illness.

Mavis Isaacson Fern was Born May 19, 1929 in Wilson, WI. She enjoyed growing up on a farm, even with the...

Carol R. Schaefer (Andersen)

Carol R. Schaefer (Andersen)

Oct 22, 2025

Carol R. Schaefer (Andersen)

Victoria, MN - Carol R. Schaefer, age 91, formerly of St. Louis Park, passed away on October 22, 2025.

Preceded in death by her parents, Reynold and Blanche Andersen; her husband and the love of her life, David A. Schaefer; and brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Pam Andersen.

Survived by her four sisters: Sharon, Beatrice (Rob), Sue (late Steve),...

Jack Tyrone Durant

Jack Tyrone Durant

Oct 20, 2025

Durant, Jack Tyrone

age 84 of Rogers, passed away on October 20, 2025. 

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa (Morgan) Durant; father, John Durant, and his mother Peggy Durant; brothers, Rob Munnell and Doug Durant; brothers-in-law, Les Eggebraaten and Richard Morgan, and Sister in-law, Carol Edmonds.

He is survived by his wife, Betsy (Boecker) Durant; children, Paula Durant, Melanie (Tom)...

Evelyn Young

Evelyn Young

Oct 20, 2025

Evelyn Gertrude (Koelfgen) Young, (Golden Valley, Minnesota) was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully October 20th at the age of 102.

Evelyn was born in Minneapolis to Bertha and Francis Koelfgen on August 2nd,1923. She graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1941. She married her classmate, Paul Leroy Young in 1947.

Evelyn had a great life....

Kristen Hanson

Kristen Hanson

Oct 20, 2025

Hanson, Kristen M., age 55 of Robbinsdale passed away 10/20/2025. Preceded in death by parents, Curtis and Janet. Survived by sister, Cheryl (Steve) Adney. Service Thursday, Oct. 30th, visitation from 9-10:45 AM with service starting at 11 AM at Revive Church, 7849 W. Broadway, Brooklyn Park.

Rose M. Iacono

Rose M. Iacono

Oct 18, 2025

An on demand recording of Rose's Mass is available by clicking here.



Rose Marlene Iacono, age 92 of Hanover, formerly of Golden Valley.

Preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore “Sam” Iacono; parents, Mabel and Edward Rudquist; twin sister, Violet Johnson and brothers, Clarence and Donald Rudquist.

Survived by children, Mark (Debbie) Iacono, Deborah Jacobson, Sam (Jane) Iacono, Tom (Bonnie) Iacono, Theresa Iacono, Perry...