Obituaries
Marjorie Lee Christianson
May 8, 2026
Marjorie was born on October 8, 1927, to parents Mark and Laura Synott. She had three younger sisters: Patricia Sullivan, Mary Goodin and Kathleen Bush.
They lived on a small farm nine miles north of Wausau, Wisconsin. She walked over a mile to a one-room schoolhouse with one teacher teaching all eight grades. When she was in second grade,...
Dolors M. Shekleton
May 11, 2026
Dolors Shekleton passed from this life on May 11, 2026, at the age of 82 in her home with her husband Jim holding her left hand and her son Brian holding her right hand. The world has one less bright, friendly face and one less voice for justice and human dignity.
Dolors Martorell Oller came of age in Parets del...
Joan Marie Byrne
May 12, 2026
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, May 22 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7180 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove
In lieu of flowers, Memorials preferred to Friends of the Library, St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Maple Grove, or St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Corcoran.
Daniel Patrick Gallagher
May 9, 2026
Daniel Patrick Gallagher passed away Saturday, May 9 at age 86 from myasthenia gravis and cancer. He was at peace, without pain and surrounded by family. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Hannah Gallagher, his stepmother Agnes, his brother, Charlie; and his sister, Rosaleen.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Colette; his children and their spouses,...
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...
Rick Boynton
Feb 24, 2026
Richard "Rick" Earl Boynton (78)of Maple Grove MN, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026. Rick was born July 19, 1947. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and was in the Army National Guard. He retired from Toll Insurance Agency.Rick is survived by his wife Joni; daughter, Kimberly (Thor): grandchildren, Taylor, Reagan, Wesley, and special pet Chloe; brothers,...
Stephen Edward Dooley
May 8, 2026
Stephen Edward Dooley, age 67, of Maple Grove, Minn., was called home to the Lord on Friday, May 8 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, surrounded by many family members at his side. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother.
Born July 6, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Edward William Dooley and Gloria Lee (nee Richardson) Dooley, Steve grew up...
Marcia Ann Schneider
May 5, 2026
Marcia Ann Schneider (Floyd)
90 years old, born in Racine Wisconsin, married Stanley Schneider in 1967, moved to New Hope, Minnesota, until the Lord called her home on May 5, 2026, when she joined her parents, Russell and Freida Floyd.
Marcia is survived by her immediate family, husband, Stanley Schneider; son, Steven Schneider; daughter, Joy Fruetel (Greg Fruetel); four grandchildren, Ava, Taylor,...
Wallace Duane George
Apr 24, 2026
WALLACE D. GEORGE (Wally)
APRIL 24, 2026
On April 24, 2026 our beloved Wally was called home into the arms of the Good Shepherd. He went peacefully at the age of 94 with his family by his side at his home of 4 plus years, Good Samaritan Society, Robbinsdale, MN. The family is thankful for Wally's care team at Good Samaritan as well...
Lois Ann Newell
Apr 23, 2026
Lois A. Newell
age 82, of Minneapolis, has been reunited in death with her beloved husband George. Born in Chambersburg, PA on November 18, 1943, she died at home, as was her wish, on April 23, 2026.Preceded in death by parents Albert G. and Mary G. of North Olmsted, OH.
Survived by her daughters Dianna, Minneapolis; Suzanna (Pedro), St. Paul; grandchildren Luke...
Lorraine Sprader Baumgardner
Feb 3, 2026
Lorraine Sprader Baumgardner
September 30,1928- February 3, 2026
Lorraine, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren. Proceeded in death by her parents, Alexander and Frances Sprader, and brother Leonard. She was born in Minneapolis and lived in Minnetonka, Minnesota for most of her adult life.
She took great pride in graduating from the University of Minnesota with...
Joann Barbara Lowrie
Mar 15, 2026
Joann Barbara Lowrie, 82, of Minnetonka, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, June 13 at Gearty-Delmore Park Chapel, 3960 Wooddale Ave S, St. Louis Park, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Complete obituary to follow soon.
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...
Linda Marie Norha
May 4, 2026
Linda Norha was a beloved wife, mother, sister, auntie, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and cousin to many. Linda transitioned to her new life on Monday, May 4th in her favorite spot...her sunroom overlooking the pond with the birds feeding next to her. She was just shy of 82 years old.
Linda was born in Biwabik, MN in 1944 to Art and Edna Cartwright...
Jeanne Ann Zimmer
Apr 17, 2026
Jeanne Ann Zimmer, age 97, of Shoreview, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 17th 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and grace. She was born on October 13, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Alex and Elizabeth Zimmermann.
Jeanne’s life spanned nearly a century of remarkable change, and through it all she remained a steady presence to those around her....
Ruth Kay Zimmerman
May 10, 2026
Ruth Kay Zimmerman, age 89, of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10th, 2026. She was born in Westbrook, Minnesota on September 19, 1936, to Myron Ewald Knudson and Kathryn Irene (Valen) Knudson. She was born and raised in Westbrook, Minnesota.
Ruth attended Augustana College for 2 years and studied business. She worked for many years as an...
Alma Gorski
May 7, 2026
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Alma Baudoin Gorski age 94 of Robbinsdale, formerly of Springfield.
Alma was born and raised near the town of Maurice, Louisiana. She was proud of her Cajun heritage. Her family spoke Cajun in the home and she did not learn English until she began her formal schooling. She...
Lucy Kay Nablo
May 5, 2026
Beloved daughter of Miles and Sophie Nablo, was born on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her parents on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
This past December, we received the devastating news that sweet Lucy had multiple severe congenital heart defects. Multiple doctors told us these conditions were not compatible with life, even with extensive surgical...
Terry Albert Cureton
May 3, 2026
Terry Albert Cureton, age 84, of Plymouth, Minnesota passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on June 27, 1941, in Zanesville, Ohio to Henry and Opal Marie (Hale) Cureton, he was the eldest of three children.
He served as staff sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1969 where he excelled at computer...
Sandra Lee Nieman
May 3, 2026
Sandy Nieman (Erickson) of Crystal, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2026, at age 76.
Sandy spent many years in the food industry, including time at Pillsbury and Cargill. She was a proud member and Past President of Mothers of Multiples, and a lifelong member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley.
She enjoyed traveling, reading, time at the...
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