Obituaries

Patricia (Pat) A. Jacobs

Patricia (Pat) A. Jacobs

Nov 21, 2025

Jacobs, Patricia (Pat) A.

Age 75 of Brooklyn Park passed away peacefully surrounded by family & loved ones.

Patricia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael Jacobs; father, Victor & mother, Helen Boroski; sister, Janice Skappel.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Dan) Blachfelner, and son, John (Haili) Jacobs; sister, Diane Lindberg; grandchildren, David (Jolene), Michael (Chelsea), Paige (Brad), Madelyn...

Theresa Marie Gray

Theresa Marie Gray

Nov 20, 2025

age 65 of New Hope passed away on November 20, 2025.

Theresa is survived by her husband, Michael; daughter, Sarah Lambertz; granddaughters, Sophie and June; siblings, Judy Morse, Mark Wellens, Ann Kray and Ruth Fox; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Dorothy Wellens.

Theresa was a loving wife and mother. She...

Janet Mae Aasgaard

Janet Mae Aasgaard

Nov 19, 2025

Aasgaard, Janet Mae

Age 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband Thomas, parents Clayton and Mae Berdahl and brother Richard; survived by children Steven (Julie) and Kevin (Sara); grandchildren Jeff (Maureen), Kim (David), Scott (Katie), Marissa and Lauren; great-grandchildren Annie, Logan, Cole, Noah, Kip and Riley; and cousin, James Berdahl...

Brenda Catherine Gieneart

Brenda Catherine Gieneart

Nov 16, 2025

May 30, 1940 - November 16th, 2025

On November 16th, 2025 Brenda was greeted by Jesus and his loving arms. She was surrounded by her loving family and many prayers from afar. 

Brenda was born near Milroy, MN on May 30th, 1940 on the rural family farm. She grew up with her loving parents (Dorothy and Julius Statteman), her brothers (Tom, Scott...

Robert John Gacek Sr.

Robert John Gacek Sr.

Nov 16, 2025

96.5 Years Young or as Bob would say '45x2+6'

May 7, 1929 – November 16, 2025

Bob was born to John and Magdalene Gacek on May 7, 1929, the youngest of twelve children. He grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from DeLaSalle High School in 1947. He continued his education at Dunwoody Industrial Institute pursuing...

Demetria Hawes

Demetria Hawes

Nov 15, 2025

Hawes, Demetria (Dee)

January 7, 1937 - November 15, 2025

Age 88 formerly of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Robert and son Edwin. Survived by numerous family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday, December 6, 2025 at St Margaret Mary Church, 2323 Zenith Ave. N. Golden Valley, MN with visitation...

Patricia Bailey Campion

Patricia Bailey Campion

Nov 13, 2025

 86, died peacefully on Nov. 13, surrounded by family.

Born in Pennsylvania to Robert Gavin and Helen (Finnegan) Gavin, Patricia lived most of her life in Minnesota, growing up with three brothers and three sisters.

Patricia had two great loves of her life, her first husband Jack Bailey lost in the Vietnam war and father to her three children, and Marty Campion,...

Carrol Jean Thomas Hyde

Carrol Jean Thomas Hyde

Nov 12, 2025

Carrol Jean Thomas Hyde, age 93 of Wealshire in Medina, MN. Passed away peacefully November 12, 2025.

Carrol was born on July 30, 1932, in Dodge City, KS. Graduated from Kansas State University in 1954 with a degree in Radio and Television. She pursued a career in television broadcasting and was the first woman broadcaster for WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kansas. Carrol...

Donald Klein

Donald Klein

Nov 12, 2025

Donald Wallace Klein, 99, of Robbinsdale passed away on November 12, 2025. He was born to Walter and Agnes Klein in Minneapolis. He served in the army in WWII in Europe, of which he was justly proud. Donald graduated from the U of M journalism school and worked as an advertising copy writer for several firms, including Gambles Skogmo and...

Jerome Joseph Scherber

Jerome Joseph Scherber

Nov 12, 2025

The angels of the northern lights escorted Jerome Joseph Scherber home on November 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 5, 1932, during a blizzard at the family farm in Rogers Minnesota, Jerome was the first born son of Gilbert and Susan Scherber. He attended Fletcher Schoolhouse and graduated from the University of Minnesota Agricultural School in 1951....

Joyce M. Ebert

Joyce M. Ebert

Nov 12, 2025

Joyce M. Ebert, 93, of Medina, passed away Wed., Nov. 12, 2025. 

Joyce loved puzzles and quilting. She enjoyed traveling with Jack, playing golf and their time in Florida. 

She was preceded in death by husband, John ”Jack” and son-in-law, Danny John Olson. 

Survivors include children, Judy (Lowell) Strehler, Jackie (Larry) Aldrich, Greg (Tina) Ebert, Cindy (Scott) Larson and Teri Ebert; 16 grandchildren;...

Kathleen L. Strunc

Kathleen L. Strunc

Nov 11, 2025

A livestream of Kathy's Prayer Service will be available starting at 7:00 PM, Monday, November 17. To view the livestream please click here. Click onto the "Live" tab and then the window titled "Kathleen Sturnc Prayer Service"

A livestream of Kathy's Mass will be available starting at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 18. To view the livestream please click here. Click onto the...

Margaret Motzko

Margaret Motzko

Nov 10, 2025

Margaret (Marge) A Motzko

97 years young. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2025. Born on a farm in Sobieski, MN. Worked as an RN serving her community in many hospitals in Minnesota. Settling in St Louis Park to raise her family with her late husband Frank, the plumber. Margaret's strong faith was a reflection to...

Arthur "Art" Lee Fretag

Arthur "Art" Lee Fretag

Nov 10, 2025

Beloved husband and father Arthur Lee Fretag age 83, passed away peacefully on 11-10-2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Art is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Agnes; cherished children, Andrew (Kim), Chris (Joan) and Mary Farber; grandchildren, Zachary, Emma and their mother, Wendy, Madeline, Justin, Christopher, Ethan and Nathaniel; brother, Dennis (Sandra) and sister, Linda (Jon).

He is preceded...

Joan Hogan

Joan Hogan

Nov 9, 2025

Hogan, Joan T.

Age 101 of Brooklyn Park. Born October 2, 1924, in Mitchell, South Dakota, died November 9, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband Ralph, and parents Josephine and Martin Walsh; siblings Bernice (Floyd) Johnson, Martin (Fran), Father Daniel, Kenneth, Josephine (Robert) Higgins; brother-in-law James Hogan.

Survived by children, Pat and wife, Linda of Andover, Marie Enck of Colorado Springs, CO, Tom...

George Riner

George Riner

Nov 8, 2025

Age 97, of Plymouth passed away November 8, 2025.

Survived by wife Jane Riner; daughter Patricia (Joel) Moebius; sons Brian (Brenda) Riner, & Mark Riner; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by sisters Barbara and Jackie;

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, November 20, 2025 at The Church of St. Bartholomew, 630 E Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata. Visitation at church...

Judith Mayer

Judith Mayer

Nov 7, 2025

Mayer, Judy

Age 86 of Tonka Bay died on Friday November 7, 2025 in hospice at home. She will be greatly missed by husband John, to whom she was married for 63 years; sons Joseph (Lynn) and Christopher; sister Mary Gibbs; brother Greg Zeglen; grandchildren Jessica Gergen (Phil), Tyler, Nicholas, Emma, Erik. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, November 21,...

Judith "Judy" Gfroerer

Judith "Judy" Gfroerer

Nov 6, 2025

Judith “Judy” Marie Gfroerer (nee Netkow), age 84 of Crystal, passed away peacefully on Nov 6, 2025.

Judy is survived by her devoted husband of 63-years, Jim; son and daughter-in-law, David and Barbara; daughter, Lisa; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Nichole; and her beloved grandchildren, Mitchell, Danielle, Alyssa and Nicholas; as well as extended family and many dear friends.

Judy loved the...

Janet Youngdahl

Janet Youngdahl

Nov 5, 2025

Janet Eileen Youngdahl, 88, of Bloomington, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Born on July 25, 1937, in Minneapolis to Henry and Mary Petzke, Jan lived a life defined by independence, humor, and quiet strength.

She enjoyed a long and successful career as an executive secretary with Lifetouch. Beyond her work, Jan...

Donelda Applebee

Donelda Applebee

Nov 4, 2025

Donelda Mae Applebee, age 89 of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Donna was survived by her husband, Don, five children, Shirley, Sheila, Kelly, Daryl and Leesa; six grandchildren, Aaron, Shawn, Jason, Dawn, Donna, and Darcy; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Abby, Olivia, Joel, Naomi, and Shaela; her beloved sister, Elaine and many relatives in Michigan. She was so loved...