Obituaries
Gheevarghese John
Mar 19, 2021
Gheevarghese John was born on December 10, 1919, in Kerala, India. He served in the Indian Army during WW2, and raised his family while working for Brunei Shell Petroleum until his retirement in 1980. After his beloved wife, Kunjamma, passed way in 1992, he joined his son here in Minnesota. He leaves behind his two...
Eric Laurence Hansen
Mar 19, 2021
We are heartbroken to share news of the passing of Eric Laurence Hansen on March 19, 2021 at the age of 72. Eric was a loving, kind, gentle, intelligent, caring, and humble man whose integrity and character were part of his everyday life. However, his most valued characteristic was his love of God and he shared that commitment wherever...
Ardell Lewis Walgrave
Mar 18, 2021
Ardell Walgrave, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, following complications from illness, in hospice at North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, MN.
Ardell was preceded in death by his wife Delores (Pillatzki) Walgrave, daughter Kim Walgrave, parents, Harold and Ella (Arp) Walgrave, brother Alan Walgrave, sister Kathleen Walgrave and brother-in-law Dwayne Johnson.
He is...
LaVergne Marie Raskob
Mar 14, 2021
LaVergne Marie Raskob, age 95, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 14, 2021.
She was born on October 6, 1925 to Bernard Joseph Dahlheimer and Harriet Marie Guimont in Osseo, Minnesota, where she lived all her life until she married Lester B. Raskob on September 3,...
Larry John Ramler
Mar 13, 2021
Ramler, Larry J., age 86 of Maple Grove, passed away March 13, 2021 after a year-long battle with cancer. Survived by devoted wife of 56 years, Rita; children Debbie Ramler, Doug Ramler (Peggy), & Roxanne (Mike) Hand, Grandchildren: Ellie, Christina, Alex, & Nick Ramler, Steven, Nicholas & Tyler Hand; sisters Julie Noll, Romelda (Vic) Kascht, & Cora Williams. Predeceased...
Rosemary L. (Orr) Ekelund
Mar 13, 2021
Rosemary Louise Orr Ekelund died in the loving care of her daughters, Andrea and Kathleen and her husband of 57 years, Charlie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Bert Orr; her brothers, John and Bill Orr.
Survived by her husband Charlie; two daughters and their husbands, Andrea and Aaron Abed, Kathleen...
Jean Ann Lutgen
Mar 13, 2021
Jean A. Lugen, age 90 of New Hope, passed away March 13, 2021. Survived by children Kathy Pupeza, Greg Lutgen, Roger (Sherrie) Lutgen, Brian (Gail) Lutgen, Diane Rae (Ben) Blackhawk, Sharon (Gordon) D’Souza, Gary Lutgen, & Nita (Matt) Schanback; grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Wallace Daley. Preceded in death by husband Leo and baby Lucy...
Todd Bradbury
Mar 13, 2021
Lewis “Todd” Bradbury died early morning on March 13th, 2021 at age 52. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 9th, 1968 to Linda Bradbury Fralin and Lewis Bradbury. In addition to his parents and step-mom, Teri, Todd is survived by his wife Carmen, son and daughter Zachary and Abigail, his brothers Kevin (Tiffany)...
David Bernier
Mar 12, 2021
If you are reading this, I've recently left the physical world after 85 great years. I have had an enviable life and have been so lucky to have such a wonderful wife, amazing family and lifelong friends. I have been truly blessed. I was born in the usual way on November 5, 1935 in St Paul, Minnesota to Cyril...
James William Wennerlind
Mar 12, 2021
James W. Wennerlind, on March 12, 2021, at age 89, Jim was called home to be with the Lord.
A native of Minneapolis, Jim served his country in the Army from 1952-1954. Jim graduated from Augsburg College and spent 37 years in Real Estate. Jim loved his family and had a passion for hunting and...
Robert N. Munson
Mar 11, 2021
Robert Neil Munson, age 78, of Maple Grove, MN passed away at his home on March 11, 2021 of cardiac arrest.
Bob was a graduate of Hopkins High School 1960, and St. Olaf College 1964. Following two years in the Peace Corp in Venezuela he returned and entered George Williams College in Downers Grove, IL, where he...
Deane A. Nelson
Mar 11, 2021
*Due to internet connectivity issues at church, Deane's service is being recording and will be uploaded to this page later this afternoon.*
Deane Arnold Nelson, age 52, passed away from complications of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the family cabin in Motley, MN. Deane was born on December 2,...

Michael A. Pfeifer
Mar 10, 2021
Preceded in death by his mother, Kay Pfeifer.
Survived by his father, Gerald (Mary Lou) Pfeifer; sisters, Cynthia (Randy) Weisner and Angela (Dave) Graham; brother, Andrew (Marnie) Pfeifer; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorials are preferred to the family.
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Visitation The Church of St. Raphael Tuesday, March 16, 2021...Ronald T. McElmurry
Mar 9, 2021
Ron McElmurry, 56, of Dayton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
He is survived by wife, Mary Beth; sons, Jacob and Aaron; parents, Gary and Mavis McElmurry; sister, Carol (Scott) Smothers; brother, Mark (Nancy) McElmurry; nephew, Matthew; nieces, Carlie and Annelise; sisters-in-law, Renee (Don) Peter and Michelle Ray;...
Gary Keith Knudson
Mar 7, 2021
Gary Keith Knudson, 76, passed away 3/7/21 at his winter home in Sun City, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jalmer and Lillian Knudson; his first wife, Sharon (DeVries) Knudson; and their son, Steven Knudson. He is survived by his wife, Rita (Deeney-Hagen) Knudson; sister, Janice (Neil) Hoek; daughter-in-law, Salena Knudson; son,...
Gretchen Helen Newman
Mar 6, 2021
Gretchen Helen Newman
9-20-1949 to 3-06-2021
Born in Winona, MN, lived in Montana, Colorado, Utah, N Dakota, New Mexico, Wyoming, Mpls & Credit River TWP.
Preceded in death by parents, Ethel Mary (nee Steltzner) Flach & Glenn Howard Flach; and sister, Bonnie (Stull) St. James.
Survived by loving and devoted husband...
John Patrick O'Meara
Mar 5, 2021
John Patrick O'Meara, age 62 of Wayzata, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2021.
Preceded in death by Father Thomas Patrick O’Meara.
Survived by Mother Mary Ann O’Meara; siblings Tom (Leslie), Jane (David), Tricia (Jon) and Gerry (Efonda); nieces and nephews Kerri (husband Charlie and their daughter Regan), Tommy, Cassi, Michael, Taylor, Willi,...
Timothy John Rolando
Mar 4, 2021
Tim, age 57, was called home to our Lord on March 4, 2021. Born on October 31, 1963, Tim grew up in Golden Valley.
He was preceded in death by his father Charles L. Rolando, and his twin brother, Terrence James Rolando....
Michele "Shelly" Steward
Mar 3, 2021
Michele "Shelly" (Krogstad) Steward,
May 10, 1963 - March 3, 2021
Shelly is survived by husband John Steward; sons Johnny and Ben; daughter Grace Steward; parents Bruce and Mary Krogstad.
Preceded in death by brother Tony and sister Brenda Krogstad.
Shelly grew up in Robbinsdale and was a 1981 graduate of...

Stefan A. Tolin
Mar 2, 2021
Stefan A. Tolin, age 76 of Minneapolis passed away on March 2, 2021. He served in the US Army and was a longtime Minneapolis Attorney. He has no known survivors. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 6 at 9:30 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. We will meet at assembly area #6 at 9:15.
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