Obituaries
Donald H. Beck
2025
age 96 of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 12, 2025.
Born October 13, 1928, in Clear Lake, MN, Don grew up on the family farm with his siblings George, Ruth, Barbara, and Robert. He earned an engineering degree from the University of Minnesota and spent his entire career at Honeywell, retiring in 1988.
Retirement brought new adventures—he...
Edmond John Kalawa
Feb 11, 2025
age 39 of Minneapolis, formerly of Makeni, Sierra Leone, passed away on February 11, 2025. Memorial Service 10 AM Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 720 13th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Graveside Service will take place 10 AM Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Mound Cemetery, 3515 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429.
Steven Oliver
Feb 11, 2025
Oliver, Steven D.
Age 77, of Plymouth Minnesota Passed away on February 11, 2025.
Steven is Survived by his Wife of 49 years, Kathleen; Daughters, Lindsey (Brett) Patterson and Kate (Brent) Courtney; Grandsons Charles and Andrew Patterson and Franklin, Carter, and William Courtney.
Steve was born in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis and spoke fondly of his memories growing up with the...
Christopher Roe
Feb 11, 2025
On February 11, 2025, Christopher “Chris” Roe of Shakopee, MN, entered his heavenly home at the age of 55 after a battle with brain cancer. Chris was the oldest of two children born to Janice and Daniel Roe on February 11, 1970.
Chris graduated from St Louis Park High School and continued his education at the University of St. Thomas. He...
Peter James Rippberger
Feb 10, 2025
Died unexpectedly on February 10, 2025, at the age of 57. He was a lifelong resident of Corcoran, MN. Peter was born October 27th, 1967.
Peter was preceded in death by grandparents, Herman (Elizabeth) Rippberger, Kenneth (Alicia) King, Mary (Ralph) Mineo; sister, Maryann Rippberger.
Peter is survived by parents, Jim (Carol) Rippberger, Kathleen Rippberger; his brothers, Dan and Tom (Barb) Rippberger; his...
David Fischer
Feb 10, 2025
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Mass of Christian Burial for David Fischer
David Michael Fischer
August 21, 1946 - February 10, 2025
David Michael Fischer, age 78, of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away peacefully on February 10th, 2025. David (Dave) was born to Minnie (Olsen) and Alphonse Fischer on August 21st, 1946 in Worthington,...
Michael Shawn Houlihan
Feb 9, 2025
Michael Houlihan, age 63 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 9, 2025. He fought multiple medical challenges but finally succumbed to pancreatic cancer after a 5-month battle.
He will forever be missed by his wife of 30 years, Pam; kids, Maddie (Mike) Lewis, Alex, Sarah; father, Pat (James P.); siblings, Tammy (Dave) Kight, Tim, Colleen (Lonnie) Faacks, Danny, Chrissy...
Donald (Don) Hansen
Feb 9, 2025
of Minneapolis, MN.
Born December 22, 1926, in Detroit, MI – passed away on February 9, 2025, peacefully at the age of 98.
Survived by his Daughter's Joyce (David) Wolters, Vicki Smith, Lori Hansen Kittleson, Karen (Greg P) Mulroy, Brother Gordon (Judith) Guptil, 11 Grandcildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years Deloris (Szczech) Hansen,...
Dean Randall
Feb 9, 2025
Dean Arnold Randall, age 66, of Maple Plain passed away at home surrounded by family after losing his battle with stomach cancer on February 9, 2025.
Dean was born March 26, 1958, in Grand Rapids, MN, the son of Raymond and Alicia (Crawford) Randall. He started working for the Cleveland Cliffs Mining Co in Coleraine, MN his senior year of high...
William Strommen
Feb 8, 2025
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Mass of Christian Burial for William Strommen
William Ray Strommen was born on August 3, 1942.
He grew up in Willmar, MN and came to Minneapolis to attend Dunwoody Institute of Technology after high school.
He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Jager and had celebrated 62 years of marriage living in St...
Glen Vaala
Feb 7, 2025
On Friday February 7, 2025 Glen Vaala died of natural causes while residing in assisted living at Heritage of Edina. Glen was born September 7, 1952 in Cresco, Iowa.
Glen was preceded in death by father Gregory and mother Valborg and several fine aunts and uncles and cousins.
He is survived by five brothers and sisters and five wonderful nieces and nephews.
Glen...
Luann E. Roban
Feb 7, 2025
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Luann E. Roban, age 87 of Brooklyn Center. Heaven gained another angel, our dear mother, Luann Roban, on February 7, 2025.
Luann was born in Foley, Minn. on April 7, 1937. She instilled our faith and taught us the meaning of love. Family was her highest priority, and she...
Robert "Bob" C. Jacobson
Feb 6, 2025
Jacobson, Robert C. age 90 of Minnetonka, formerly St. Louis Park, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Robert was born December 8, 1934 in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Selmer and Florence (Fenske) Jacobson. Robert grew...
Marian Daniels
Feb 4, 2025
Marian Elizabeth (Dulban) Daniels
Born June 14, 1941. Died peacefully on February 4, 2025.
Survived by loving husband of 63 years, Albin; children Mike (Brenda), Deb (Karla), and Paul (Jenny); (4) grandchildren and (8) great-grandchildren; brother Ron (Betty) Dulban, sister-in-law Rita Daniels, a niece, nephews and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank & Lillian...
Vanessa Severson
Feb 4, 2025
Vanessa Jean Severson, 71, of Richfield passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born to Wally and Clarice Severson on October 26, 1953 in Minneapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Vanessa will be greatly missed by her significant other, Fabian Diaz; siblings, Cherryl (Rick) Lebra, Deborah Maron, Roxanne (Bob) Severson, and Brett Severson; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial...
Kerry Kay Gabrelcik
Feb 4, 2025
Kerry Kay Gabrelcik, 70, of Crystal, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Kerry was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of so many with her kindness, humor, and unwavering love for family traditions.
Born in 1954, Kerry joined the Army Reserves in 1973, then went for schooling from 1974-1975 before starting her career with the city of...
David French
Feb 3, 2025
David French, 65, of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born to Donn and Mary French on September 10, 1959 in St. Louis Park, MN.
David is survived by his siblings, Carrie (Kevin) Mandler, John (Debra) French; nieces, Ava French and Alysa (John) Nelson; nephew, Chet (Kaylee) Haslerud; great nieces, Sophia Nelson and Nikalena Haslerud; great...
Bruce A. Baird
Feb 2, 2025
Bruce Alan Baird, age 79, of Minnetonka, passed away from cancer on February 2, 2025.
Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Donald Baird. He is survived by Jeanne Perkins; beloved children, Ryan Baird (Anne) and Lauren Neubauer (Paul); and grandchildren, Haley, Amelia, William and Madeline.
Bruce was born on June 27, 1945, in Santa Monica, California, where he...
Rita Rae Barker
Feb 2, 2025
Rita Barker, 79, passed away on February 2, 2025, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, surrounded by the love of her three daughters.
Born on March 7, 1945, in Tyler, Minnesota, Rita lived a life devoted to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who found immense joy in supporting her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her...
Dan Patrick Gormley
Feb 1, 2025
68, passed away on February 1, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family.
Dan was born on January 13, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Patrick Gormley and Mary Kay Gormley (Armstrong). He grew up in Golden Valley, Minnesota, graduating from Golden Valley High School in 1976. He went on to attend The University of Oklahoma as a student athlete...
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