Dec 12, 2020

Please click this link to view a recording of Lee's memorial service: https://youtu.be/EaR9Nt1ux9s

Lee Frank Olson, age 63 of Medina, MN passed away of an apparent heart attack at the family cabin on December 12, 2020. He grew up in Clara City, Minnesota and graduated from Clara City High School in 1975. He attended the United States...

Dec 12, 2020

Anderson (Stacker), Virginia Margaretha

Age 88, of Crystal, went home to the Lord on December 12, 2020, after a brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Predeceased by parents, John and Martha (Mehlhaff) Stacker; infant daughter, Audrey; son-in-law, Steve Manders; sister and brothers-in- law, Marcella and Walter Mohr and...

Dec 11, 2020

Spano, Eileen “Ike” (Knaeble),

Age 96, passed away December 11, 2020.  Preceded in death by husband Robert M. Spano, son Thomas Spano, infant grandson Alec; parents Charles and Susan Knaeble; brothers Joseph and Charles Knaeble; sisters Mary Lamey, Susan Reiter, Alice Hanson, Dorothy Kurtz, Ruth Garbett, and Helen Schmeling.  Survived by son Paul (Nancy) Spano; daughters Mary...

Dec 11, 2020

Joseph Neil Brobjorg was born October 11, 1959, to Jennings and Anna (Dabrowski) Brobjorg. He grew up in NE Minneapolis with humble beginnings and a family filled with love. Joe was baptized at Holy Cross Catholic Church where he attended parochial school and was an altar boy.  In 1977, he graduated from Edison High School. Joe then graduated from...

Dec 11, 2020

Theresa V. Donahue, age 88 of Brooklyn Center.

Preceded in death by husband, Jim; daughters, Margie and Sharon; siblings, Bertha, Dick, Ted, Joe, Al and Ray.

Survived by daughter, Nancy (Russ); grandchildren, Lisa, Michelle (Mike) and Tyler (Michaela); great-granddaughters, Emma and Ally; siblings, Bill, Stan, Leo, Florence and Irene; and many other relatives and friends....

Dec 11, 2020

Ben P. Dye, 99, of Maple Grove, MN, formerly of Nicholasville, Kentucky, passed away on December 11, 2020, peacefully – surrounded by family.

Ben was especially proud of his service in the US Army, a World War II Veteran. He had a talent for woodworking, which he used to build beautiful grandfather clocks...

Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Thiel, age 97, passed away peaceably in the Lord’s hands surrounded by loved ones in her home at The Glenn in Hopkins where she was receiving hospice care.

Her life began in earnest as the 15th child to be born to her parents, Philomena and Caspar Westemeier near Dyersville, Iowa on Feb 9th, 1923. The...

Dec 8, 2020

Harmon Tracy, loving husband and father passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on December 8, 2020 after a brief hospital stay.  Harmon deeply loved his family and so loved being a part of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and getting to know their friends.  He was often referred to as a second father...

Dec 8, 2020

Rebekah “Becky” Congdon passed away peacefully at her home in Maple Grove, MN on December 8 th , 2020 from Alzheimer’s. She was born on November 17, 1943 in Phoenix Arizona to Henry Franklin and DeWayne Bradford. She and her brother, Bob, grew up in Phoenix and then as a teenagers in Orange County California....

Dec 6, 2020

Donna Briglovich, age 86, of New Hope, MN and formerly of Ashtabula, OH, passed away on December 6, 2020.

Preceded in death by husband, William Clint; and grandson, Ryan Clint.

Survived by children, Deborah (Vincent) LaCroix, Kevin Clint, Larry (Julie) Clint; and grandchildren, Renee & Michele LaCroix, and Blair Clint.

A celebration of...

Dec 5, 2020

Elinor Lehse, age 97 of St. Louis Park, MN passed away Saturday, December 5 th , 2020.

Elinor lived life to the fullest, enjoyed her seven kids, 29 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren above everything. She worked for Kinney Shoes, J. Riggins, & NW Racquet & Swim club, Reese’s Restaurant and Mr. Q’s in St. Louis park; she...

Dec 4, 2020

Loraine (Hermsen) Schwinn,

6/2/1913 – 12/4/2020 (107.5 years old)

Born in Little Chute, Wisconsin on June 2, 1913 to George and Johanna Hermsen.  Loraine was the oldest of 10 children.  Loraine graduated as a registered nurse from Marquette University.  She enjoyed working as a perennial garden volunteer at the Arboretum.  She volunteered...

Dec 4, 2020

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Carroll, age 68.

On December 4, we lost a dearly loved wife, mother, sister and friend.

Becky was born, thirteen minutes after her twin Bobbi, on October 7, 1952. Mother did not know she was pregnant with twins until she was in delivery. After Bobbi arrived, the doctor...

Dec 3, 2020

Amie J. Coughlin, age 38, of Maple Grove, left this world unexpectedly on December 3 rd , 2020.

A beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, Amie was born in Robbinsdale, MN on January 27 th , 1982 to Tom and Joanne (Van Heel) Coughlin. Amie grew up in Maple Grove, MN and graduated from Maple Grove High...

Dec 3, 2020

Joseph W. DiGiovanna Sr.

April 9, 1939-December 3, 2020

Of Palm Harbor FL, formerly of Plymouth. He is survived by his wife Adele, son Joe Jr. (Lucy Bosley), daughter Cathy (DiGiovanna) Yaniz (Jim), daughter Julie DiGiovanna; grandchildren Emily Yaniz, Jackson DiGiovanna and Matthew Yaniz; sister Joanna Houy (John), and special friends...

Nov 30, 2020

Betty Juntunen of Maple Grove, MN, formerly of Rolla, ND, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at age 88. She was born on her grandparent’s farm in Towner County, rural Rolla, North Dakota on October 18, 1932, the daughter of Clinton and Ellen (Kurtti) Taylor.  She attended school and was raised in the rural Rolla area. At age 9...

Nov 30, 2020

Anderson, Steven R.  “Foo”

Age 69 of Medina, passed away 11/30/20

Most recently Steve was employed by the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association as Use of Force Instructor. Prior positions during his 35 year career with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office included: Use of Force Unit Director, Sergeant and SWAT team member 1980-2005, Firearms Instructor since 1990,...

Nov 30, 2020

Paul J. Rathmanner

Age 81 of Crystal passed away on Nov 30, 2020.

He is survived by sons, John (Gail) and Greg (Merrilee); grandson, Jonathan; 2 great-grandsons, Hootie and Lincoln; other relatives and friends.

Paul was a co-founder of Hard Chrome Inc.

Private services will be held.

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Nov 28, 2020

Patricia A. Moynagh, 90, resident of Benedictine Living, Minneapolis passed away on November 28.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmet and Alice (Banko) Moynagh and brother, Eugene.

Survived by niece and nephews, Gregory, Karin, Michael and Douglas; other family and friends.

Interment Tuesday, December 8, 2:00 PM at Calvary Cemetery,...

Nov 28, 2020

Nery (Correa-Diaz) Kasanezky, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the young age of 89.

Nery was born in Valparaiso, Chile on June 29, 1931, the second daughter to Julio and Alida Correa. An exemplar in human kindness to her three children, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and countless family and friends, Nery...