Jun 29, 2021

Marilyn Mae (Newton)  Gustafson, 93 years old. Our beloved mother died peacefully at her daughter’s home with family at her bedside on June 29, 2021. She survived Covid one year before, but it further damaged her lungs and she died of respiratory failure.

Marilyn was born on December 31, 1927, in Webster, WI, to Barney and Effie...

Jun 29, 2021

Daniel A. “Dan” Sheck, Jr. age 79, of Robbinsdale, passed away June 29, 2021 from multiple causes in Robbinsdale, MN.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Jeannine; granddaughter, Rachel; parents, Dan and Helen; brother, Duane; sister, Darlene.

Dan is survived by wife, Mary Ann; children, Brian (Julie), Denise (Dan) and Diane (Dennis); 14 grandchildren;...

Jun 28, 2021

Stephen Arthur Flygare, age 74, of Plymouth, MN, died peacefully in his sleep after a year long illness.

Stephen was born in 1947 in Minneapolis. After graduating from Washburn High School and St. Cloud State University, he had a career as a newspaper sportswriter.

He is survived by life mate, Ann Prudoehl, sister, Jane Lantz...

Jun 26, 2021

Dorothy Jurek, age 87 of New Hope passed away June 26, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Jurek; parents, George and Josephine (Milczark) Kaspszak. Survived by daughter, Kelly Pearson (Philip); granddaughter, Ashley Pearson; grandson, Antony Pearson; brother, David Kaspszak (Joan) and granddog, Sparky. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday 6/29 at St. Joseph...

Jun 26, 2021

Faber, Barbara J. age 75 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Robert.

Survived by children, Michelle Faber (Rodney Davidson), David Faber (Mahlon Martin) and Elizabeth Faber, Stacy Davidson; grandchildren, Stefanie (Mike) Middendorf, Brandon, Grace, Gabrielle, Preston, Austin and Kristen; great grandchildren, Olivia and Robby; brother, David...

Jun 25, 2021

Veronica H. Commers, age 93 of Minneapolis, formerly Ham Lake, passed away June 25, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband John A. Commers; parents John and Hedwig Krokus; brother Raymond; sister Leona; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law Richard & Lorey Commers, Eugene & Jane Commers, Edward and Kay Commers.

Survived by niece Nancy (Jim) Schuld; great nieces...

Jun 25, 2021

Attn:  Local Union 292 IBEW

Hedman, Ralph E., age 80 of Plymouth passed away 6/25/21 after a brief illness.  Preceded in death by infant son, James Thomas; parents, Einar and Helen Hedman.  Survived by wife of 59 years, Sharon; children, Michael (Sharon), Patrick, Susan (Joseph) Koch and Peter; 4 granchildren, Joel, Fr. Paul, Stephen and Serena; brother,...

Jun 24, 2021

David Olson, age 72, of Plymouth, Minnesota died peacefully at home on June 24, 2021, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Dave was born in Bottineau, North Dakota. His parents, Ingwall and Mae Olson, raised their family of 4 children in the small town of Souris, ND. Dave grew up working in the John Deere Implement shop where...

Jun 24, 2021

Wills, Barbara J. born Apr. 18, 1960 Minneapolis, MN; passed away June 24, 2021, Brooklyn Park, MN. Preceded in death by her father Eugene Wills and nephew Henry Wills. Barb will be deeply missed by her family, Mom (Virginia), and siblings: Linda (John) Kotzer, Tom, Debbie (Tom) Margotto, Mary Kay (Ron) Luethmers, Mike (Cindy), Joe (Christy), nieces and nephews,...

Jun 23, 2021

Jeanne passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on 6/23/21. Her passions included world travel and devoting herself to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She considered being a homemaker and matriarch a privilege, bringing excellence and grace to every facet of family life.

While she missed her favorite travel companion Jim, she continued adventuring and learning...

Jun 23, 2021

Duggan, Kathleen A.

age 91 of Mt. Olivet Careview, formerly of Edina.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary Ellen “Mae” Duggan; siblings, William, Robert, John, Richard, William and Mary Jean.

Survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Kathleen was born and raised on the family farm that was located...

Jun 23, 2021

Adam Christopher Suhr, age 26, of Plymouth, passed away June 23, 2021.

He was born in Minneapolis, MN, and a graduate of Wayzata High School. He worked as an auto mechanic and spent a lot of his free time hunting and fishing. Adam was always able to find his path in life.

Survived by parents,...

Jun 22, 2021

With a very wide range of talents and interests, Gary read avidly and traveled broadly. He was an enthusiastic adventurer, especially in an RV with his wife of 57 years, and particularly to Alaska. He was an accomplished lifelong runner, completing 25 marathons. Gary was a longtime member of Plymouth Congregational Church, and a devotedly curious seeker of spiritual...

Jun 21, 2021

JOHN PATRICK ‘PAT” O’ROURKE

The unforgettable Irishman, John Patrick O’Rourke, Jr., born on St Patrick’s Day March 17 th , 1936, entered heavenly peace on June 21,2021. Pat grew up in St. Louis Park, MN, and graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1954.  Pat was the ultimate commercial paper salesman where he was...

Jun 21, 2021

Erika De Salvatore, age 43, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, held lovingly by her friends and family.

She grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she was raised by her heroes, Grandpa Ed and Grandma Carmella. Erika went on to pursue her passion in fashion and visual merchandising, and began her journey at the Fashion Institute...

Jun 20, 2021

Donald J. Smith, age 85, of Plymouth passed away June 20, 2021.

Don was a computer consultant for Siemans for many years. He was a snowbird with his wife, Helen, to Sun City West, AZ for 23 years, avid traveler including all fifty states and many international destinations, and creator of many “Rube Goldberg” contraptions. Don was...

Jun 19, 2021

Major General Clayton Allen Hovda (Minnesota Army National Guard retired) was born March 5, 1935, in Montevideo, Minnesota, and died on June 19, 2021 at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale.

Clayton grew up on a farm in Maynard, Minnesota.  He received his BS from Luther College, his MS from the University of Minnesota, and his PhD...

Jun 18, 2021

Lauri Anne Deatherage

June 13th, 1973 - June 18th, 2021

Age: 48

Lauri Anne Deatherage (Winkelman), born in Robbinsdale, MN, devastatingly lost her life on June 18th just 5 days after getting married to her husband, Billy Deatherage. She spent many points in her life living with various family...

Jun 17, 2021

Charles Mather Skinner III passed away on June 17th at the age of 87 in his new home in Red Wing, MN.

A burial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22nd at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.   An additional memorial service is planned in Lutsen this summer.

Charles was born in St. Louis,...

Jun 16, 2021

Robert "Bob" Glen Anderson, age 82 of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died quietly at home on Wednesday, June 16 following years of living with COPD and more recently colon cancer.    He was born to Glenn and Molly Anderson in Virginia, Minnesota on June 30, 1938.  Following graduation from Roosevelt High School in Virginia and earning a Bachelor of Arts degree...