Gary Michael Spiekermeier

Jul 19, 2020

On July 19, 2020, Gary Spiekermeier, entered the arms of his Heavenly Father after a valiant struggle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

Gary served in the United States Marine Corps. and fought in Vietnam in 1967-1968. After the Marine Corps, he joined the Oceanside, CA Police Department.  He later worked for Target Corporation and then for Norwest Banks/Wells Fargo...

Larry Stephen Babiracki

Jul 18, 2020

Larry S. Babiracki, 72, of Plymouth, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Larry taught instrumental music for 37 years and was a member of the Wayzata Yacht Club for 30+ years.

He is survived by loving wife of 40 years, Sue Jude; sister, Carol Babiracki of Syracuse, NY; loving family members; many nieces and nephews....

Caroline M. McFarland

Jul 18, 2020

McFarland, Caroline M., age 88, formerly of Robbinsdale.

June 13, 1932-July 18, 2020.

Preceded in death by husband, Robert; grandson, Michael; and great-granddaughter, Audrey.  Survived by children, Ron (Leslie), Carol Ann, Kathy (Bob) Olson, Colleen (Ralph) Jones and John (Laura); grandchildren, Jennifer (Vince), Laurie, Sasha (Dave), Kristin, Brenna (Andy), Aileen (Jamie), Alisha, Erin, Heather, Erik...

Virginia June Olson

Jul 14, 2020

Preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Milo Olson; brother, Bobby Olson and sister, Beverly Pencook.

Survived by her nieces, Bobbie (Marc) Johnson-Pencook, Becky (Tom) Dahlen, Pauline (Jeff) Kowalski and their families.  Virginia was a long time employee of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.  A member of Valley of Peace Lutheran Church and the Telephone Pioneers.

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Alan Lee Scholtes

Jul 14, 2020

Alan Lee Scholtes, 70, of Plymouth, on July 14, 2020.

Alan is survived by sisters, Lenore (Jeff) Watkins of Plymouth, MN and Amy (Randy) Peterson of Champlin, MN; brother, Steve (Cindy) Scholtes of Katy, TX; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Delphine (Fleck) Scholtes of Plymouth.

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William "Bill" John Burns

Jul 12, 2020

William J. “Bill” Burns, 80, of Maple Grove, passed away from Lewy Body Dementia on Sunday, July 12, 2020.

He attended Ascension Grade School and graduated from DeLaSalle High School in 1957, and later worked for Cargill for 40+ years, retiring in 1998.

Bill was an avid golfer, an active member of the MN Golf...

Kanak Prasad

Jul 11, 2020

A service for Kanak will take place on Tuesday, July 14.   The gathering at the funeral home will begin shortly after noon. If you do not see a video playing below, the livestream has not started yet.  The cremation service will take place around 3:30. This will not be livestreamed, but will be posted later.

Nadine Fay Brooker

Jul 10, 2020

Brooker, Nadine, age 99 of Brooklyn Park, passed away July 10, 2020. Preceded in death by husband George; and sister Darlene Krajeski. Survived by siblings, Maxine Rykken, Stephen (Ramona) Mecham; and many nieces and nephews. After years spent teaching, ranching, operating feed stores and cafes, Nadine remained bright and active through many things including: reading, playing cards, and using...

Richard "Rick" Chaffee

Jul 9, 2020

Rick Chaffee, of The Villages, FL and Plymouth, MN passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on July 9.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sheila; children Eric (Nicole) Chaffee and Beth (Luke) Malloy; grandchildren Ethan, Anika, Joshua, and Addison; sister Kathleen Miller; and extended family.

Rick was extremely proud of his...

Patricia R. Nash

Jul 8, 2020

Patti Nash of Mound died July 8 at age 69 at Harrison Bay Senior Living.

She is survived by her husband Bob, son Brian Nash, and daughter and son-in-law Kate and Patrick Cunningham; grandchildren Logan and Fletcher Nash and Cielo Cunningham; brothers Robert (Kelsey), Larry (Sue), Dick (Rose), Steve (Amy) and Mike Friedrichs; and sister-in-law Sharon Burnham....

Marguerite A. Meegan

Jul 8, 2020

Marguerite A. Meegan of Minneapolis passed away peacefully July 8, 2020. Preceded in death by father, John Edward Meegan II. Beloved daughter and sister, survived by mother, Joanne Meegan; siblings, Catherine Meegan Smith, John Edward III (Jody) Meegan, Michael (Jill) Meegan, Timothy Meegan, Colleen Meegan Sullivan, and Erin (Christopher) Kurimay; 2 beautiful nieces; 6 handsome...

Casper L. Blum

Jul 8, 2020

Graveside service 10:30 AM, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Please gather in Assembly Area #2 beginning at 10:15 AM.

Graveside Service Fort Snelling National Cemetery Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Email Details 7601 34th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55450

Please gather in Assembly Area #2...

Sandra I. Miller

Jul 7, 2020

Miller, Sandra I., age 75 of Big Lake, formerly of Rogers passed away unexpectedly 7/7/20.  Preceded in death by parents, Corrine and Wesley Stuhr; brother, Thomas Whalan; and granddaughter, Emily Ann.

Survived by loving and devoted husband, Al; children, Barb (Mark) Johnson, Carri (Dean) Hochstetler, Tom (Lisa) Miller, and Robb (Illeana) Miller; grandchildren, Rachel, Dustin, Courtney (Paul),...

Stephen G. Riley

Jul 7, 2020

Riley, Stephen G., age 88 of New Hope passed away 7/7/2020.  Survived by wife of 57 years, Karen; children, Stephen Riley, Marie (Michael) Reilly and Julie (John) Kloncz; grandchildren, Matt and Hannah Riley; Eric Reilly, Nick Scholl (Emily), Kyle and Samantha Reilly; Jamie, Alexa, Ashley (Trevor) and Joseph Kloncz; great-grandchildren, Michael, Elias and 1 on the way; members of...

Gary B. Anderson

Jul 7, 2020

Gary B. Anderson, 80, Plymouth, MN.  Passed away July 7, 2020, at home surrounded by family.

Gary was a third-generation railroad man, serving the Great Northern Railroad as a cook and a signal-maintainer. He attended St. Cloud College and the University of Minnesota and served in the Artillery Branch of the Army National Guard.

He...

Bernelda Agnes Yourzak

Jul 7, 2020

Bernelda Agnes Yourzak, age 98 of Brookdale North Oaks Assisted Living, formerly of Fargo N. Dakota and originally of Morrison County MN.

Born April 4, 1922 to parents Joseph and Hattie Nowak Yourzak.

Bernie worked for years for the Veterans Administration Home Mortgage Dept.

Mass of Christian Burial 11...

Glen P. Janos

Jul 6, 2020

Janos, Glen P., age 70 of Greenfield passed away July 6th, 2020.  Glen loved travelling, scotch and beer, wood carving, movies and good food.  He was a ham radio operator and loved his plants and garden.  More importantly, he loved being with his family.  Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Luella.  He is survived by...

Zachary Charles Bichler

Jul 5, 2020

Zachary Charles Bichler, 24, passed away unexpectedly July 5th.

Zach was a lover of life with the energy to experience all of it. He was passionate and had many loves. He loved his family, his friends, his dogs, his "Irish Squad", playing hockey, golfing, bonfires, choosing different shoes to match each outfit he wore, and stealing raw...

Paul W. Gunther

Jul 2, 2020

Paul Gunther, age 37, of Minneapolis passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2020.

Paul William Gunther was born at Fairview St. Mary's Hospital in Minneapolis on December 5th 1982 to William and Cynthia Gunther.

Paul grew up in New Hope, MN and attended St. Raphael Catholic Church where he received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy...

JoAnne K. Kratz

Jul 2, 2020

JoAnne K. Kratz, age 73, of Maple Grove, passed away July 2, 2020.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Wayne; sons, Scott (Shannon) Kratz of Port St Lucie, FL and Kevin (Meghan) Kratz of Minnetonka, MN; three grandchildren, Bella, Emily and Addison Kratz; sisters-in-law, Karen Kratochvil of Sioux Falls, SD and her...