Obituaries
Susan Mary McAvey
Jan 13, 2026
Susan M. McAvey (Stapleton)
Susan McAvey (Stapleton) passed away January 13, 2026, at the age of 83. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Survived by sons, Patrick McAvey and Dan (Laura) McAvey; grandchildren, Piper, Leo, Teagan, and Eila; siblings Patricia, Nancy, and Michael; and many nieces and nephews.
Sue was born in Bemidji, MN, in 1942 to CL “Pat” and Gladys...
Arlene B. Toonen
Jan 15, 2026
Arlene B. Toonen, age 93 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026.
Arlene is preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Evelyn Olson; husband, Frank; siblings, Jerome, Roger, Marilyn and LaVonne; sons, James and Kenneth Toonen; son-in-law, Tiki Joseph; granddaughter, Regina.
She is survived by children, Gregory, Michael, Karen (Duane), Lisa, Patrice (Neil), Kathleen (Lyle); Margaret; sisters-in-law, Hedda and Theresa;...
Robert Donald Shorten
Jan 14, 2026
Shorten, Robert Donald
age 96 of Saint Louis Park, passed away on January 14, 2026.
Survived by grandchildren, Nikki, Sherrie, & Sarah; many more loved ones & friends. Preceded in Death by wife, Camille; daughters, LuAnn Price, Debbie Shorten Gibson, & Rick Shorten.
Graveside Service 11 AM Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis 55408. We are meeting just...
Ingrid E. Opheim
Jan 11, 2026
Age 91, of Crystal, MN. Born 8/12/1934 in Minneapolis, MN & passed away 1/11/2026. Ingrid loved her family and is survived by daughters, Linda (John) Picek, Karen (Doug) Ritsema and Lori (Ric) Gross; granddaughters, Ara (Kevin) Rehder, Katie Ritsema, Jenna (Eric) Radloff, Alyssa (Eddie) Ignaczak, Angie (Blake) Griebenow, Cassie Gross and Kylie (Jack Farnen) Picek; great-grandchildren, Janelle, Jaclyn, Callen, Eloise,...
Laura Lowe
Jan 9, 2026
Laura Michelle (Bronson) Lowe, age 44, of Medina, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on January 9, 2026. Laura was born on January 29, 1981, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Laura graduated from Elk River Area High School in 2000. She then attended the Aveda Institute, where she obtained her cosmetology license. She dedicated 11 years to the...
Ernee McArthur
Jan 11, 2026
Ernee Marie Kugler McArthurage 92, of Brooklyn Center, MN. Ernee went in repentance and peace to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. Ernee, named after great aunt, Sister Ernee, named after Saint Ernee, identified herself as an ambassador for Jesus Christ after a conversion in 1973; ProLife & Political activist; former MN State Rep (1973-1974); and Author.
Ernee is preceded in...
Ruth Pope
Jan 6, 2026
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Ruth Anne Pope, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Golden Valley, Minnesota on January 6, 2026. She was surrounded by her family, following complications from the autoimmune condition CREST Syndrome. Her life was shaped by resilience, curiosity, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family and...
Daniel Val Stromwall
Dec 28, 2025
86 of Plymouth, died 12/28/25, at Suite Living Memory Care. He was born on March 11, 1939, to Arthur and Valda Stromwall. Dan grew up near Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, married Ginny in 1961, and they had 3 sons: Michael, Robert & Richard. He was a cost accountant and manufacturer's rep, and later a realtor and a courier. He loved driving and...
Brian Willie
Jan 8, 2026
Brian Lee Willie, of St Michael. Formerly Brooklyn Park. Brian passed on January 8, 2026 at the age of 32. Our hearts are broken, he was deeply loved and will forever be missed. A man with a kind heart, ready to help everyone. Brian is survived by wife, Cindy; children; Blake Brian, and Emma Hazel; mother, Mary Willie; sister, Danielle...
Evelyn "Carol" Roberts
Jan 7, 2026
Carol's Service will be Livestreamed by New Hope Church
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Evelyn "Carol" Roberts, age 92, entered into eternal rest on January 7, 2026, passing peacefully at her home in Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on April 7, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of the late Floyd and...
Jack Huang
Jan 11, 2026
Huang, Jack
age 93 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2026. Survived by daughters, Joyce Koker (Matt) & Julie Huang (Mark Wollschlager); grandchildren, Katie & Sarah Koker, Ryan & Grace Wollschlager; sister, Alice Huang. Preceded in Death by wife, Nancy Huang, & two siblings. Jack completed his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the University...
Henry C "Butch" Neumann
Jan 5, 2026
Henry C "Butch" Neumann, age 87 of Corcoran, passed away January 5, 2026 at St Therese of Corcoran.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Henry and Sophie (Blackowiak) Neumann; daughter, Connie Gleason; grandson, Sam Schumm; brother, Paul Neumann; sister, Shirley Faue; baby sister, Florence; and brother-in-law, Archie Sonenstahl.
Survived by loving wife, Marian (Pouliot) for 66 ½ years; daughter, Debbie (Randy) Schumm; sons,...
Lawrence B. Knoblach
Jan 7, 2026
Larry Knoblach, 90, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his parents John and Julietta Knoblach; brothers Leroy, Harold (Rosie) and Raymond Knoblach, and brother-in-law Mel Koopmeiners.
He is survived by Nona (Kluempke) Knoblach, wife of 68 years; daughter Dede Boelter (Mark); son Dean Knoblach; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister Lucy Koopmeiners; sister-in-law...
Donna Jean Bergdahl (Derbis)
Dec 30, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Donna Jean Bergdahl (Derbis), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Donna, a longtime resident of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so dearly.
Donna was born on February 17, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to John and...
Susan S. Bojar
Dec 5, 2025
Susan (Susie) Sylvia Bojar (nee Singer)
Our Lord selected the morning of Dec 5, 2025, to silently escort Mom to heaven where our Dad Tony Sr waited there to embrace her. They would spend their first Christmas back together after 29 years apart. She was ninety-seven.
Spring, Summer, & Fall Mom and Dad were on the golf course as members at Island...
Ruth G. (Wicklund) Beam
Dec 12, 2025
Champlin - Age 90. Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's disease. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Preceded in death by husband Charles (Chuck) and brother Jon Wicklund. Survived by her brother Robert (Lynne) and 3 children, Todd (Debbie), John (Marilyn), Stefanie (Mark). 7 beloved grandchildren, Alyssa (Andy), Caitlyn (Anders), Taylor,...
Florentine Sikich
Jan 11, 2026
Florentine M. Sikich (nee Sutkus) 100, quietly passed away at home in Maple Grove, MN on January 11, 2026. She was born in Waukegan, IL on February 19, 1925 to Anthony J. and Anne A. (Zupkus) Sutkus. She attended St. Bartholomew Grade School and Waukegan Township High School and worked at Abbott Laboratories. Florentine met John Sikich and they married...
Katya Poghosyan
Jan 10, 2026
Katya Poghosyan, age 94, of Dayton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, surrounded by love.
Katya was born on January 28, 1931, in Yerevan, Armenia. From an early age, she carried a deep sense of compassion, resilience, and devotion that would define her extraordinary life.
Katya earned her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University and dedicated...
Jean Wiggins
Jan 7, 2026
L. (Jean) Wiggins, 90, of Plymouth, Minnesota, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026.
Jean was a proud graduate of Asbury College in Kentucky and earned her master's degree from the University of Georgia. She devoted her career to teaching English to university students throughout the South and was also an accomplished, published poet.
In retirement, Jean and...
Theodore Tangen
Jan 7, 2026
Theodore James Tangen Age 81, formerly of St. Louis Park and Maple Grove
Theodore “Ted” Tangen was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and great-grandpa whose life was filled with curiosity, adventure, and love for family. Ted had a passion for the outdoors—spending time at the lake with his grandchildren, gardening, and exploring National parks across the country. He enjoyed golfing,...
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