Obituaries

Jeffrey Phillip Jones

Jeffrey Phillip Jones

Jul 11, 2025

59, passed away at home on Friday, July 11, 2025. He was born to parents Lyle Phillip Jones and Judy Elaine Falk on July 5, 1966, in Plainfield, NJ. Jeffrey, who went by Jeff, was preceded in death by both parents. 

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Heather; children, Erin, Mitchell, and Alexander Busch (Munich, Germany); stepfather,...

Julie Leighton

Julie Leighton

Jul 11, 2025

Julie’s husband John awoke on the morning of Friday, July 11, 2025. He touched his Julie and said good morning. Julie didn’t respond, and so John asked if she was OK. Again silence. So John moved to hold her, only to discover that Julie had passed away during the night. Julie was treasured by her husband, by her children, by...

Victor Dinius

Victor Dinius

Jul 7, 2025

Victor Dinius, 89, of New Hope, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by loving partner Judy Lero and his family. Born March 23, 1936, in Hebron, ND to Jacob and Eva Dinius.

Victor was preceded in death by his parents; Toni Dinius; infant son, Jesse; and siblings, Phyllis, Frank, John, Jenny, Ray, and Russ.

He is survived...

Kevin John Phillips

Kevin John Phillips

Jun 22, 2025

Kevin John Phillips, age 62, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025.

Born June 23, 1962 in Minneapolis, Kevin was a graduate of Alabama State University and was an officer in the United States Air Force Reserve. Kevin was an avid sports fan and dedicated a large portion of his life to officiating youth athletics around the Metro area.

He was preceded...

E. Morris "Doc" Faugerstrom

E. Morris "Doc" Faugerstrom

Jun 17, 2025

E. Morris “Doc” Faugerstrom, 94, of Plymouth, MN, passed away on June 17, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, musician, teacher, mentor, friend and a faithful Christian servant.

Born on May 26, 1931, in Kiron, Iowa, as a pastor’s kid, Morris developed a passion for both music and the church. After teaching himself the basics of playing...

Gary Rolek

Gary Rolek

Jun 27, 2025

Gary Rolek, 91, of St. Louis Park passed away on June 27, 2025. He was born to Frank and Ethel Rolek on October 5, 1933 in Minneapolis.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ethel; and oldest son, Todd Rolek.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian Rolek; his sons, Timm Rolek, Tery Rolek, and Troy Rolek; 7 grandchildren,...

Mark Malik

Mark Malik

Jun 5, 2025

Mark Anthony Malik (known to many as Skizzy), passed away June 5, 2025 at age 62. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Marica Malik. Survived by wife, Megan and son, Caelan; brothers, Monte and Mario and sisters, Michaun and Mia all of Colorado. In addition, Mark is survived by Megan’s family, Kevin (Barb) Kelly, Anne Kelly (Brad Robbins),...

Robert "Bob" S. Gordon

Robert "Bob" S. Gordon

Jun 27, 2025

Robert (Bob) Steven Gordon peacefully passed away on June 27, 2025, at home in Shorewood, Minnesota after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Bob was born in Golden Valley, Minnesota on November 22, 1956.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Dorothy Gordon, and brother, Randall Gordon.

He will be missed by his wife of 36 years, Mary Jo;...

Joanna Naber

Joanna Naber

Jun 4, 2025

 Joanna Naber (Verrico) • February 1958 – June 2025

Joanna Naber passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, leaving behind her only daughter, Jennifer, and her cherished grandchildren.

Joanna was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, family member, and friend. She had an uncanny knack for picking up languages fluently and with ease, an endless well of random trivia, and a rare...

Richard "Dick" R. Chavez

Richard "Dick" R. Chavez

Jun 13, 2025

Richard Rosario Chavez was born January 26, 1932, in Pueblo, Colorado, and grew up in the Bessemer neighborhood, graduating from Pueblo’s Central High School in 1950. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Naval Air Station Kingsville where he took care of the TBM Avenger torpedo bombers and F4U Corsair fighter planes. This was during...

Betty Carlson

Betty Carlson

Jul 5, 2025

August 1949 – July 2025

Beloved Sister, Aunt and Friend

Betty was born as the youngest of six children to Morris and Irma (Vandervort) Carlson on August 19, 1949, in Laurens, Iowa. She is survived by her siblings: Leonard (Sandy); Carol Herman (John); Eugene (Linda) and Dale and many beloved nieces and nephews. Betty’s family was always very important to her.

She was...

Daniel William Hegdahl

Daniel William Hegdahl

Jul 5, 2025



Daniel W. Hegdahl, 72, formerly of Mpls, passed away Sat., July 5, 2025. 

He was preceded in death by mother, Mary Ellen Frank; father, Bill Hegdahl; brothers, Jerry and Terry Hegdahl.

Daniel is survived by brother, Jay; sister, Cindy; other family, friends and loving caregivers. 

Dan was a most beautiful son and brother. Dan won many gold medals in the Special Olympics in...

Ardis Elaine (Johnson) Fairchild

Ardis Elaine (Johnson) Fairchild

Jul 5, 2025

Ardis Elaine (Johnson) Fairchild was born on September 7, 1931, in Appleton, MN to Benhart William and Carrie Labina (Olsen) Johnson. She was baptized October 4,1931 at Garfield Lutheran Church. She was confirmed on April 14, 1946 at Zion Lutheran Church. She participated in Luther League, Sunday School at Zion and sang in the choir.

She attended Appleton schools and graduated...

MacRobbie Brand

MacRobbie Brand

Jun 23, 2025

MacRobbie "Mac" E. Brand, 85, of New Hope and Andover passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. He was born to Loren and Gail Brand on May 2, 1940 in Minneapolis. Mac is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie. He is survived by sons, Robb (Amy) and Kent; grandchildren, Emily (Ben), Joshua (Cassi), Isabella, Stephanie; siblings, Janet, John and Will....

Kathryn "Kathy" Drew

Kathryn "Kathy" Drew

Jun 23, 2025

To watch the recording of Kathy's Funeral Mass, please click on the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/live/I7Q3I20YAj4?feature=shared

Kathryn (Kathy) M. Drew

Age 87, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, surrounded by family.

Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Richard (Dick) Drew; her parents, Raymond and Gwendolyn Tullius; sisters, Claire Frances Tullius and Mary Rainey; and...

Wanda Schoeneberger

Wanda Schoeneberger

Jun 21, 2025

To view the recording of the Memorial Service for Wanda, please click on the link: Memorial Service for Wanda K. Schoeneberger

Wanda Kay Schoeneberger (Landswerk) of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family as they shared story after story that illustrated Wanda's empathy, spunk, and sense of humor.

Wanda was born on May 2, 1950...

Lorraine Schreiber

Lorraine Schreiber

Jun 20, 2025

Lorraine T.Schreiber,

 of Crystal Minnesota passed away at 104 years old on June 20, 2025. 

She is survived in her passing by her children, Steve Schreiber, Sue (Harold) Coulter, Bob Schreiber, and Rick (Jeannine) Schreiber; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; Siblings, Elva Waldherr, Richard Waldherr,...

Harry Waters, Sr.

Harry Waters, Sr.

Jun 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Harry Lee Waters, Sr., who left us peacefully on June 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Harry was born on October 26, 1940, in Laws Chapel, Texas, the beloved son of Chester and Una Waters. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Harry's life was marked by kindness, generosity,...

Ramona Marlene May (Hustad)

Ramona Marlene May (Hustad)

Jun 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ramona Marlene (Hustad) May

March 5, 1932 – June 18, 2025

Ramona Marlene (Hustad) May, age 93, of Golden Valley, Minnesota, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 18, 2025. A faithful woman of God, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Ramona’s life was a daily testimony of her deep and abiding faith. A...

Steven John Paulino

Steven John Paulino

Jun 18, 2025

Steven John Paulino entered eternal rest and joined the Lord on June 18, 2025. Born on March 6, 1966, Steven was the cherished son of Tomas and Kathleen Paulino, and a light in the lives of all who knew him.

Joined in heaven by his father, Tomas Paulino; his brother-in-law, Walter Pawlyshyn; and his nephew, Aiden Michael Paulino.

Steven’s legacy lives on...