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...
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...
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,...
Ernee McArthur
Jan 11, 2026
Ernee's Funeral Mass will be Livestream, please click on the link below to view:
Ernee McArthur's Funeral Mass
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ricky Taylor
Jan 7, 2026
Funeral Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway.
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...
Evelyn "Carol" Roberts
Jan 7, 2026
Carol's Service will be Livestreamed by New Hope Church
To view the Livestream follow this link: Livestream Link
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...
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,...
Marjorie Deutsch
Jan 7, 2026
Marjorie Ann "Margie" Deutsch (née Lyngholm), age 85, passed away on January 7, 2026. Born on December 21, 1940, at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Loren Oliver and Elva Marie Lyngholm. Margie grew up in St. Paul and Duluth, graduating on the honor roll from Central High School in 1959.
On June 29, 1963,...
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...
Ruth Pope
Jan 6, 2026
Ruth's Service was recorded. To watch the service please follow this link:
Video of the Service
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...
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...
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,...
Maxine Rykken
Jan 4, 2026
Maxine's Funeral Service was recorded. To view please click below
Memorial Service
Maxine May (Mecham) Rykken, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, at the age of 96.
Maxine was born on March 2, 1929, in Kilgore, Nebraska, to Addison Guy and Bertha May Mecham. She married Burton Rykken in 1949, and together they...
Theresa "Tracy" Marxen
Jan 3, 2026
To view the recording of the Funeral Mass please click on the livestream link: Funeral Mass for Theresa "Tracy" Marxen
Marxen, Theresa “Tracy”
October 28, 1929-January 3, 2026. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 96.
Preceded in death by her husband, Phil, of 68 years, and infant, daughter Nancy. Survived by her 6 children, Teri Hirsch ( John)...
Dan Pohl
Jan 2, 2026
Dan's Mass of Christian Burial will be live streamed on The Churches of St. Michael and St. Mary's YouTube page which you can find here.
Dan Pohl passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2026, in Palm Desert, CA.
Dan was born in St. Paul on July 29, 1947 to Clarence “Pete” Pohl and Margaret Pohl. He attended St. Bernard’s High School, where...
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