Obituaries

Marilyn  Ann Conlon

Marilyn Ann Conlon

Aug 17, 2020

Marilyn Ann Conlon of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on August 17, 2020 at the age of 88.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Emily and Walter Swanson and husband, Frank Conlon.

Survived by children Craig (Patty) Conlon of Hamel, Jane (Vicente) Mari of Maple Grove, and Scott (Michele) Conlon of Plymouth; seven...

Lloyd  Harvey Olson

Lloyd Harvey Olson

Aug 17, 2020

Olson, Lloyd H., age 83 of Crystal.  Lloyd was born in Minneapolis on November 30, 1936 and  passed away at home on August 17, 2020.  Survived by wife Marilyn, sons David (Lori) Olson, Doug (Linda) Olson, Dan (Mary) Olson & Dean (Heather) Olson; 8 grandchildren, Chelsie, Leah, Cory, Christina, Mitch, Andrew, Caroline, and Camille;  6 great grandchildren, Addie, Mila,...

Roger  B.I. Johnson

Roger B.I. Johnson

Aug 17, 2020

Johnson, Roger B.I, Age 77 of Benson, MN. Roger was born in April 27, 1943 and passed August 17, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend to all who meet him. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Floyd and Bertina Johnson. He leaves behind his loving wife, Susie Johnson. His children...

Shirley  M. Peterson

Shirley M. Peterson

Aug 16, 2020

Peterson, Shirley M., age 86 of Big Lake passed away 8/16/20 in hospice at her daughter Debbie’s home.  Preceded in death by husband, Willie; sister, Deloris and half-sister, Louise Jean.  Survived by daughter, Debbie (Mark) Renier; sons, Dan (Sue) and Don.  She will also be fondly remembered by her 9 grandchildren, Anthony, Maria (Jacob), Marie, Jeremy (Michelle), Nicolas (Anna),...

Arlette  Gwen Parnell

Arlette Gwen Parnell

Aug 15, 2020

Arlette Gwen (Kaatz) Parnell passed on August 15, 2020, surrounded by family.

Arlette was born to Gordon Lloyd Kaatz and Margaret Rose (Fox) on June 14, 1933 in Highwater Township, near Lamberton, MN. She graduated from Lamberton High School in 1951. After graduating, she moved to Minneapolis and worked as a secretary.

She later married...

Gregory  James Bannon

Gregory James Bannon

Aug 15, 2020

Gregory J. Bannon, 66, of Otsego passed away on August 15 th , 2020.

He was born in St. Paul, MN to James and Lois (Sturgeon) Bannon. An accomplished athlete, he spent time playing semi-pro baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and was proud to be an Augsburg College Alumni.

Greg was a loving father,...

Marilyn  Jean (Snyder)  Sweet

Marilyn Jean (Snyder) Sweet

Aug 15, 2020

Marilyn Jean (Snyder) Sweet passed peacefully on August 15 th after a short battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 75.

She was a beloved mother and grandmother, and will be dearly missed by family and friends. Marilyn was born in La Crosse, WI to Merton and Mildred Snyder, and graduated from Edina High School and...

John  D. Efstathiou

John D. Efstathiou

Aug 13, 2020

John “Yiannis” Efstathiou, age 71, passed away August 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

John was born in Serres, Greece to Dimitrios and Maria Efstathiou. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from The Aristotelian University in Thessaloniki, Greece. In 1973, John came to the United States with his wife, Meropi, as...

Gum  Carol Woo

Gum Carol Woo

Aug 13, 2020

Gum Carol Woo passed away on August 13, 2020 in Plymouth, MN after a tough and courageous 2 ½ year battle with ovarian cancer.  Born in Toishan, China on July 22, 1938, Carol moved to the United States in 1969 and settled in Plymouth, MN, where she raised her family and resided for 51 years.

Carol was...

Paul  D. Schliesman

Paul D. Schliesman

Aug 13, 2020

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Paul D. Schliesman, 91, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on August, 13, 2020.

Loving husband to Martha, father to five children, grandfather to nineteen,...

Elaine  E. Berry

Elaine E. Berry

Aug 12, 2020

Elaine E. Berry age 96 of Crystal, passed away August 12, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, Lena and Arthur Rettmer; brother, Con Rettmer; granddaughter, Lorna Moody and son-in-law, Merlyn Moody.

Survived by her daughter, Marla Moody; sons, Thomas (Kathy) and Don;...

Violet Derksen

Violet Derksen

Aug 10, 2020

Violet Derksen, age 98 of New Hope, passed away Monday August 10th, 2020.

Violet is preceded in death by her husband, Melroy Derksen; parents, John and Marie Sharbach; brother, Floyd Sharbach.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Fred) Meinke; granddaughters, Kris (Ed) Stevens and Tami (Mike) Skarie; great-grandchildren, Jacob (Kayla) Stevens, Tyler (Molly) Stevens,...

John  Greeley Ladd

John Greeley Ladd

Aug 9, 2020

John Greeley Ladd October 25, 1921 – August 9, 2020. John made everyone he encountered feel cared for, valued and good. He struggled with dysphagia for the last six months of his life, but declined quickly with pneumonia over his last four days. He maintained his spirit. Just a week earlier, he was looking forward to his 99th birthday....

Stanley  H. Buchek

Stanley H. Buchek

Aug 8, 2020

Buchek, Stanley H., age 92 of Crystal passed away 8/8/2020.  Preceded in death by wives, Delores and Rita; parents, John and Anna; brother, Jim; sisters, Bernice Moore, Alice Rich, Geraldine Foster and Louise Rich.  Survived by daughter, Cathy (Scott) Edstrom; grandsons, Zachary Wietzke and Jacob Edstrom; son, John Buchek; and brother, Darrell Ozandzara.  Mass of Christian Burial Friday (8/14)...

Margaret  D. Ricker

Margaret D. Ricker

Aug 8, 2020

Margaret D. Ricker, age 90 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on August 8th.

Preceded in death by husband, Thomas; brother, Walter Geiger; parents, Alfred and Anna Geiger.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters, AnnMarie Meints (Mike Rostamo) and Doris Herington (David); son, Martin Ricker (Beverly); grandchildren, Ryan Herington (Nancy), Ariane...

Ebony  Shawn Kelly

Ebony Shawn Kelly

Aug 7, 2020

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Ebony Shawn Kelly, a ge 49, passed away peacefully with her sister at her side at Banner University Hospital after a protracted illness and hospitalization.

Born in Minneapolis, MN Ebony was the...

William Driver

William Driver

Aug 7, 2020

William Driver III, 68, of Plymouth, passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on Friday, August 7, 2020.  Preceded in death by father, William.  Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Barb; children, Brittni (Zach Kinberg), Mary, Sarah Halverson (Cory Anderson), Jesse Howard; mother, Louise; brothers, Tom (Katie), Paul (Donna), Doug and Bob (Julie); many nieces,...

Deloris  J. Hansen

Deloris J. Hansen

Aug 6, 2020

Deloris J Hansen

Born February 22, 1930

Died Peacefully on August 6, 2020

Survived by Husband of 72 years Donald R Hansen, Daughters Joyce (David) Wolters, Vicki Smith, Lori Kittleson and Karen Mulroy. Foster Daughters Tammi and Glenda. Grandchildren Melanie (John) Angelene (Ryan) Breanne, Alisa, Jamisen, Nicholas (Melissa), Heidi...

Cleo  J. Cieminski

Cleo J. Cieminski

Aug 5, 2020

Cleo Cieminski,

86, formerly of Valley City, ND and Aurora, CO, died on August 5, 2020 at home in Plymouth, MN after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family as she was called home to be with her Lord, her husband, Jim, and daughter, Lisa. Cleo was...

Elmer Kuhlman

Elmer Kuhlman

Aug 4, 2020

Elmer Kuhlman 94, of Crosslake passed away on August 4, 2020. Elmer was born in Platte Center, Nebraska to William and Louise Kuhlman. After moving to Minnesota and serving in the US Navy, Elmer went on to accomplish many great milestones in the Engineering field, beginning with his graduation from the University of Minnesota in 1951 earning a BBA...