Obituaries
Carol L. Erikson
Apr 14, 2026
Carol Lynn Erikson passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. A Celebration of Life service is being planned for Thursday, July 2nd at 3:00 PM at Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Chris Knight
Apr 12, 2026
Chris Knight, age 65, beloved sister, aunt, godmother, and friend passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Born to Ed and Addie Knight on Nov. 9, 1960, Chris was the youngest of 10 children. She brought light, joy, love, and laughter to the world. She was a kind- hearted soul with a quick wit and...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Thomas
Jan 6, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Thomas, age 90, of St. Louis Park, MN and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully January 6, 2026. Preceded in death by wife Muriel, sister Kathleen, and parents George and Kathryn.
Jerry was born in Minneapolis, eventually moving to Bloomington. Hitchhiking his way to school, he graduated from St. Thomas Academy. He took his love and talent for baseball to...
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...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Zarriello
Apr 19, 2026
Gerald (Jerry) Ernest Zarriello, 87, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Jerry was born on May 23,1938 in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where after training he served 2 years as a Medic in Frankfurt, Germany. Jerry met his future wife...
Jeanne Marie Christianson
Apr 14, 2026
Jeanne Marie Christianson (née Jaunty) completed her epic 95-year run on April 14, 2026. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl, and her brothers, Joe and Bill Jaunty. Survived by children, Tony (Paige), David (Carol), Susan (Rob), Peter (Stephanie), Ted (Nancy), Bill (Lucina), Eric (Jennifer), Paul (Sheila), Tom (Lisa), Nick (Melanie) and their families. She was a true Minneapolis original,...
Efstratia C. Bakritges
Apr 16, 2026
Efstratia C. Bakritges was born on March 25, 1944, in the village of Stylia, Greece. She emigrated to America in 1961 at the age of 18, when her brother Aristides brought her for what was intended to be a six-month visit. During that time, he introduced her to her future husband, Christos, at a gathering. Their love quickly grew, and...
William Vernon White
Mar 19, 2026
William Vernon White, age 72, of St Paul, MN, died on March 19, 2026, in Edina, MN, of metastatic melanoma, supported and cared for by his dear friend Hilary Sackett Crosbie.
Born on February 11, 1954, in Putney, London, to David Oliver Courtenay White and Barbara Winifred White (nee O’Sullivan), William was educated at Roehampton Church School and Westminster City School....
Cynthia M. Andrews
Apr 7, 2026
Cindy Andrews, age 69 of Hamel, MN, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th 2026. She was born on October 3, 1956 in Wayzata MN to parents LeRoy and Eileen (Jackson) Barrett.
She was preceded in death by her parents LeRoy and Eileen Barrett.
Surviving are her sisters Sandy (Dana) Nelson and Gigi (Steve) Peecher: nieces and nephews Nate, Brandon, Nerissa, Danielle and...
Kathleen Mary (Haechrel) Hadley
Mar 19, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” M. Hadley went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born December 8, 1944, in Springfield, MN to Agnes and Richard Haechrel, Kathy was the oldest of 13. Many stories were shared of a bustling household with too many kids sharing one bathroom, where patience, laughter, and lifelong bonds were formed.
In 1963, Kathy...
Marilyn Johnson
Apr 9, 2026
Age 92, of New Hope, MN, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; her parents, Margaret and Joseph; her sisters, Mary Margaret, Marcele, Cleo, and her brothers, Harold and Thomas.
She is survived by her son, Matthew (Cindy), her grandchildren, Derek and Paige; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Marilyn was born in Rockwell,...
Sandra J. Johnson
Apr 12, 2026
Sandra Jean Johnson(Sondra), 75, of Crystal, passed away Sunday April 12, 2026.
Sondra is survived by daughters: Heather and Lisa Marie; grandson: Devin Lee; siblings: Sue, Michelle, Donn, David, and Chris. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Sondra was a loving mother and Omma. A proud woman, dedicated and hard worker, and friend. She loved her dinners out...
Mary Jo Lesch
Apr 9, 2026
Age 83 of Monticello passed away April 9, 2026.
Mary Jo loved her family and she loved children.
Her husband Phil was the light of her life. His death preceded hers by over 16 years and she thought of him every one of those days. He loved her fiercely, he made her happy, and he made her feel safe. She loved him...
Elaine Emma Eidem
Apr 8, 2026
of St. Louis Park, MN passed away on April 8, 2026. Elaine was born to Mike and Mabel Hartel on October 5,1925 in Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas, after 71 years of marriage; and her beloved daughter, Sandra Alexander. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Dennis) Glumack; son, Michael (Cindy) Eidem; son-in-law, David Alexander; 9 grandchildren...
L. Marilyn Bowers
Apr 4, 2026
age 98, of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully April 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by husband, John; parents, Gabriel and Elsie Boedigheimer; brother, Michael Boedigheimer; daughter-in-law, Shannon Kilkenny; and many dear lifelong friends and family.
She is survived by sister, Michele Boedigheimer; children, Peter (Emily), Mark (Diane), Linda, Chris (Julia), Marguerite (Michael) O'Neill, Bridget (Victoria) Gaeleigh, Maureen (Shawn) Mason,...
Carolyn Jean Miske
Mar 22, 2026
Carolyn J. (Herrmann) Miske, age 79, of Rockford, MN, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. After experiencing a significant health event in February 2025, Carolyn courageously completed a lengthy rehabilitation and regained her independence. Her family and friends are deeply grateful for the seven months they were given with her before her heart weakened and Jesus called her home....
Mary "Eddie" Stetter
Mar 26, 2026
Mary “Eddie” Stetter, age 92, of Robbinsdale, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Kim Peterson (Paul), Ron Stetter (Sandy), Kristine Stetter (Heidi Pross), Brian Stetter (Judy) and Mary Gribble (Phil); grandchildren, Eric Peterson (Elizabeth), Angela Stein (Brandon), Carter Peterson, Ellen Stetter, Hanna...
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...
Helen Elizabeth Ernst
Apr 12, 2026
Helen Ernst, 87, formerly of Chanhassen and Minneapolis, passed away on April 12, 2026.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Thomas; infant son Paul; parents Daniel and Helen; brothers Jack, Daniel and Peter; sisters Mary and Margaret.
Survived by children, Thomas (Mary) Ernst, Jean (Barry) Greenwood, Mary (Joe) Anderson, Karen (Wayne) Zeien & John (Rachel) Ernst; grandchildren, Samantha,...
Carol D. Kenison
Apr 9, 2026
age 92, of Orono, formerly of Plymouth/Crystal/Robbinsdale and the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, passed away April 9, 2026. Preceded in death by loving husband Richard, parents, Sidney and Frances, brothers, Curtis and Roger, and sister, Jean, and dear friend Judy Nordgaard.
Carol graduated from Robbinsdale High School, she attended Minneapolis South High School until her senior year and has many fond...
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