Obituaries

Carleton Zahn

Carleton Zahn

Nov 26, 2025

Carleton's service was livestreamed. To watch the recording you can visit the Beautiful Savior YouTube page or follow this link:

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Rev. Carleton Edward ZahnJune 29, 1938 - November 26, 2025

Rev. Carleton ("Carl") Edward Zahn was born on June 29, 1938, at Maternity Hospital in North Minneapolis, the second of three children of Clarence and Harriet (Lundberg) Zahn. He...

Clarice Holmquist

Clarice Holmquist

Nov 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clarice Eloise Holmquist, who passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2025. Clarice was born to Paul and Donna Jewell on July 20th, 1941, on the family farm in Eastern Township, rural Parkers Prairie. Claire attended Joy School through eighth grade and then graduated from Parkers Prairie High School. Following her graduation...

Meredith Casement Nolan

Meredith Casement Nolan

Nov 24, 2025

Meredith Ellen (Casement) Nolan passed away November 24, 2025 at the age of 65 at her home in Plymouth, MN.

Meredith was born to Wilbur Eugene “Gene” and Marjorie D. (Martin) Casement 9/20/1960 in Wichita, KS. A 1978 Owasso, OK High School graduate, Meredith attended Oklahoma State University and worked extensively in the Oil and Gas industry training personnel on trading...

Donald Albrecht

Donald Albrecht

Nov 23, 2025

Donald H. Albrecht, Age 91 of Medina, passed away on November 23, 2025. Graduate of Ascension Grade School ('48), De La Salle High School ('52), and The University of Minnesota ('59) Don led a full and active life. He was a US Army Veteran ('54-'56) serving in Army Intelligence. Don had a 31-year career with Honeywell and was the Manager...

Shawn A. Slaven

Shawn A. Slaven

Nov 22, 2025

Shawn Aaron Slaven, age 50, of Plymouth MN passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. Born October 15, 1975 in Ravenna, Ohio to Richard and Barbara Slaven.

Shawn went on to study economics at Kenyon College in Ohio. Ambitious to pursue this path, he received his MBA from the University of Iowa.

In 2011, Shawn took up running. He was known by friends...

Todd E. Perrigo

Todd E. Perrigo

Nov 22, 2025

Todd passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025.



He is survived by his wife, Rose;

     daughter, Heather (Roosevelt)

               Laylah and Roosevelt

     daughter, Stephanie (Chadwick)

               Makenzie, Chadwick and Autumn

     daughter, Jennifer (Martavius)

               Aurianna

     sister-in-law, Victoria Perrigo

         ...

Patricia (Pat) A. Jacobs

Patricia (Pat) A. Jacobs

Nov 21, 2025

Jacobs, Patricia (Pat) A.

Age 75 of Brooklyn Park passed away peacefully surrounded by family & loved ones.

Patricia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael Jacobs; father, Victor & mother, Helen Boroski; sister, Janice Skappel.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Dan) Blachfelner, and son, John (Haili) Jacobs; sister, Diane Lindberg; grandchildren, David (Jolene), Michael (Chelsea), Paige (Brad), Madelyn...

Theresa Marie Gray

Theresa Marie Gray

Nov 20, 2025

age 65 of New Hope passed away on November 20, 2025.

Theresa is survived by her husband, Michael; daughter, Sarah Lambertz; granddaughters, Sophie and June; siblings, Judy Morse, Mark Wellens, Ann Kray and Ruth Fox; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Dorothy Wellens.

Theresa was a loving wife and mother. She...

Janet Mae Aasgaard

Janet Mae Aasgaard

Nov 19, 2025

Aasgaard, Janet Mae

Age 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband Thomas, parents Clayton and Mae Berdahl and brother Richard; survived by children Steven (Julie) and Kevin (Sara); grandchildren Jeff (Maureen), Kim (David), Scott (Katie), Marissa and Lauren; great-grandchildren Annie, Logan, Cole, Noah, Kip and Riley; and cousin, James Berdahl...

Brenda Catherine Gieneart

Brenda Catherine Gieneart

Nov 16, 2025

May 30, 1940 - November 16th, 2025

On November 16th, 2025 Brenda was greeted by Jesus and his loving arms. She was surrounded by her loving family and many prayers from afar. 

Brenda was born near Milroy, MN on May 30th, 1940 on the rural family farm. She grew up with her loving parents (Dorothy and Julius Statteman), her brothers (Tom, Scott...

Robert John Gacek Sr.

Robert John Gacek Sr.

Nov 16, 2025

96.5 Years Young or as Bob would say '45x2+6'

May 7, 1929 – November 16, 2025

Bob was born to John and Magdalene Gacek on May 7, 1929, the youngest of twelve children. He grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from DeLaSalle High School in 1947. He continued his education at Dunwoody Industrial Institute pursuing...

Demetria Hawes

Demetria Hawes

Nov 15, 2025

Hawes, Demetria (Dee)

January 7, 1937 - November 15, 2025

Age 88 formerly of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Robert and son Edwin. Survived by numerous family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday, December 6, 2025 at St Margaret Mary Church, 2323 Zenith Ave. N. Golden Valley, MN with visitation...

Patricia Bailey Campion

Patricia Bailey Campion

Nov 13, 2025

 86, died peacefully on Nov. 13, surrounded by family.

Born in Pennsylvania to Robert Gavin and Helen (Finnegan) Gavin, Patricia lived most of her life in Minnesota, growing up with three brothers and three sisters.

Patricia had two great loves of her life, her first husband Jack Bailey lost in the Vietnam war and father to her three children, and Marty Campion,...

Carrol Jean Thomas Hyde

Carrol Jean Thomas Hyde

Nov 12, 2025

Carrol Jean Thomas Hyde, age 93 of Wealshire in Medina, MN. Passed away peacefully November 12, 2025.

Carrol was born on July 30, 1932, in Dodge City, KS. Graduated from Kansas State University in 1954 with a degree in Radio and Television. She pursued a career in television broadcasting and was the first woman broadcaster for WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kansas. Carrol...

Donald Klein

Donald Klein

Nov 12, 2025

Donald Wallace Klein, 99, of Robbinsdale passed away on November 12, 2025. He was born to Walter and Agnes Klein in Minneapolis. He served in the army in WWII in Europe, of which he was justly proud. Donald graduated from the U of M journalism school and worked as an advertising copy writer for several firms, including Gambles Skogmo and...

Jerome Joseph Scherber

Jerome Joseph Scherber

Nov 12, 2025

The angels of the northern lights escorted Jerome Joseph Scherber home on November 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 5, 1932, during a blizzard at the family farm in Rogers Minnesota, Jerome was the first born son of Gilbert and Susan Scherber. He attended Fletcher Schoolhouse and graduated from the University of Minnesota Agricultural School in 1951....

Joyce M. Ebert

Joyce M. Ebert

Nov 12, 2025

Joyce M. Ebert, 93, of Medina, passed away Wed., Nov. 12, 2025. 

Joyce loved puzzles and quilting. She enjoyed traveling with Jack, playing golf and their time in Florida. 

She was preceded in death by husband, John ”Jack” and son-in-law, Danny John Olson. 

Survivors include children, Judy (Lowell) Strehler, Jackie (Larry) Aldrich, Greg (Tina) Ebert, Cindy (Scott) Larson and Teri Ebert; 16 grandchildren;...

Kathleen L. Strunc

Kathleen L. Strunc

Nov 11, 2025

A livestream of Kathy's Prayer Service will be available starting at 7:00 PM, Monday, November 17. To view the livestream please click here. Click onto the "Live" tab and then the window titled "Kathleen Sturnc Prayer Service"

A livestream of Kathy's Mass will be available starting at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 18. To view the livestream please click here. Click onto the...

Margaret Motzko

Margaret Motzko

Nov 10, 2025

Margaret (Marge) A Motzko

97 years young. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2025. Born on a farm in Sobieski, MN. Worked as an RN serving her community in many hospitals in Minnesota. Settling in St Louis Park to raise her family with her late husband Frank, the plumber. Margaret's strong faith was a reflection to...

Arthur "Art" Lee Fretag

Arthur "Art" Lee Fretag

Nov 10, 2025

Beloved husband and father Arthur Lee Fretag age 83, passed away peacefully on 11-10-2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Art is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Agnes; cherished children, Andrew (Kim), Chris (Joan) and Mary Farber; grandchildren, Zachary, Emma and their mother, Wendy, Madeline, Justin, Christopher, Ethan and Nathaniel; brother, Dennis (Sandra) and sister, Linda (Jon).

He is preceded...