Oct 7, 2020

Emma Ruth (Busenitz) Becker passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020, at the age of 74. Emma Ruth Busentiz was born in Whitewater, Kansas to Willie and Emma (Wiebe) Busenitz. She graduated from Berean Academy in 1965 and Grace Bible Institute in 1969. She and Arlowe, her husband of 51 years, spent many years serving on the...

Oct 7, 2020

Marguerite "Peggy" Ann Schultz 96 on October 7th.  Her beloved husband of 70 years, Leo Sr., followed her seven days later.  Peggy was preceded in death by their son, Michael Schultz.

Survived by their loving children, Marguerite (Lee) Burke, Leo Jr. and Tom Schultz; grandchildren, Melissa (Dave) Robinson, Megan (Lucas) Borchardt, Michael Schultz, David (Suzanne) Burke and...

Oct 6, 2020

Charles Addison Bassford Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dear Uncle Chunk. He passed peacefully on October 6th, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice, son, Charles L (Duke), his wife Jen, grandchildren Isabelle, and Nathan, Sister Faye L Bosak (John). Uncle Chunk is further survived by many nieces and nephews, holding...

Oct 5, 2020

Jill Louise (nee Bryant) Kloepper

Peacefully entered her new world 3 days shy of her 89th birthday on 10/5/2020. Born and raised in St. Paul, Jill moved to San Diego after graduating High School. There, she fell in love with Harlan Kloepper and married 7/1/1960. They settled near Jill's beloved Pacific Beach until 2017, when she moved...

Oct 4, 2020

Leonard L. “Skynyrd” Aydt, 61, of Crystal, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.

Len loved being up at the cabin (his favorite place to be) and enjoyed hunting and fishing, but mostly riding his Harley.

He was preceded in death by parents, Loran and Ruth; sister, Leslie; grandparents, Les and Vivian Aydt and Dorothy...

Oct 4, 2020

Hower, Dennis Richard

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dennis (Denny) Hower, age 85, who passed away on October 4, 2020 following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Dennis was born in Estherville, Iowa on August 01, 1935 to Gaylord and Nina (Dennis) Hower. The family moved to Worthington,...

Oct 4, 2020

Christine Leonard

age 74 of Plymouth, formerly of Woodbury. Born, September 25, 1946 in Berwyn, IL; died, October 4, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Preceded in death by father, Edward J. Leonard and step-father, Donald Rould. Survived by mother, Elizabeth Leonard-Rould; dear friends, Gary and Nancy Wagner; extended family and friends. Christine was a...

Oct 3, 2020

Preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Bob; her sons, Galen and Gary.

Survived by her son, Tom (Cindy); daughters-in-law, Kathy and Pat; 8 grandchildren and their spouses; 16 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joan; along with many kind relatives and friends.

A sincere thank you to extended staff of friends that cared so lovingly...

Oct 3, 2020

Marilyn Lundberg Boyce, age 86, formerly of Golden Valley, was reunited with the love of her life, Tom Boyce, on Oct 3, 2020, after enduring a struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Preceded in death by her parents, Eva and Harry Lundberg; husbands, Tom Boyce and John Solstad; brother, Donald Lundberg and sister, Barbara Cunningham.

She is survived...

Oct 2, 2020

MacKinnon, Shirlie Joan, 91, longtime resident of Hopkins died of natural causes, and went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Oct. 2, 2020.  Shirlie is survived by her 4 children; 10 grandchildren and 12 ½ great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert B. MacKinnon.  In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to New Life...

Sep 30, 2020

Survived by loving wife, Cindy; triplet daughters, Ashley, Shannon and Kaitlyn; mother, Gloria Fine; sister, Theresa Luhm; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial Mass 11 AM Friday, Oct 9, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S. with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Memorials preferred to the family.

The Mass will be...

Sep 29, 2020

On Tuesday, September 29 th , 2020, Kenneth {Ken} Allen Kutzler passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73.  Ken was born July 14 th , 1947 in Motley, MN.  He graduated from Motley High School in 1965.  Ken served in the United States Navy, on the USS Constellation during the Vietnam War.  He also served in the reserves...

Sep 29, 2020

Leisenheimer, Philip John, age 69 of Bloomington passed away September 29, 2020.  Preceded in death by parents, Pat and John Leisenheimer.  Survived by wife, Marie; children, John (Becca) Leisenheimer, Adam Leisenheimer, Amanda (Jake) Halls and Anna Leisenheimer; grandchildren, Philip Leisenheimer and Rachel Halls; brothers, Fr. Bernard Leisenheimer, OSC and Fred (Judy) Leisenheimer; many nieces and nephews.  Mass of Christian...

Sep 28, 2020

LaVerne Kintop 1932-2020

LaVerne was a wife, mother, Grammy, sister, aunt and friend. Married 67 years to Edward Kintop.

Loved and cared for six children Diane Sass (Mike); Cheryl Kintop (Bryce Larson); Edward “Randy” Kintop; Pamela Kintop; Teresa Kintop (Brian Bentley); five grandchildren, Alicia Sass; Bradley Sass; Andrew Kintop; Miles Kintop...

Sep 26, 2020

Robert J. Pykonen, a ge 98, formerly of Minnetonka, passed away on September 26, 2020. Born in Atlantic Mine, Michigan to Arvid and Lulu (Maki) Pykonen. Robert was a proud Navy veteran of WWII and survived the sinking of the USS Lexington and the Battle of the Coral Sea, serving 38 years.  He retired from...

Sep 25, 2020

Rosemarie Merrigan passed away peacefully on September 25 th 2020, after a courageous battle with the disease we will not give a name to. Rosemarie’s lifelong approach of looking for the positive in all situations remains a beacon to all who were blessed enough to have this beautiful loving woman in their lives.

Rosemarie was a mother,...

Sep 23, 2020

Therese Marie Britts, passed away with a smile as Jesus escorted her into our Father’s House. She was a mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, coach, Girl Scout leader, teacher, scholar, and friend. She touched so many lives with her gracious gifts of love and kindness. Therese loved sports and enjoyed coaching her daughters in softball, basketball and volleyball. In her...

Sep 22, 2020

**Unfortunately the livestream equipment malfunctioned while trying to record Roger's service, so it will not be available to view online. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause for Roger's friends and family. **

Roger H. Uglem, age 81, of Wayzata, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020. He was preceded...

Sep 22, 2020

Jo Ann C. Miller, 84, of Medina, passed away peacefully Tues. Sept. 22, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Jo Ann was very active, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, flowers at the Arboretum, water aerobics at the YMCA, and all things in nature.

She is survived by beloved husband of 63 years, David;...

Sep 22, 2020

Curt Truwe, age 87, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Florence and an infant son, Daniel Richard.

Curt is survived by loving wife of 59 years, Lois; children, Mike (Jolene), Michelle (Lauri), James and Brian (Marilyn); eight grandchildren, Eddie, Ty, Anna, Cole,...