Obituaries

Mildred "Milly" Windsperger Melrose

Mildred "Milly" Windsperger Melrose

Jan 18, 2025

Mildred "Milly" Windsperger Melrose, age 97 of Robbinsdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Milly was a member of Robbinsdale High School Class of 1945, and later worked at the 1st Bank of Robbinsdale for 42 years and at Hackenmueller's for 37.  She had a strong passion and love for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great...

Janine Kirk

Janine Kirk

Jan 17, 2025

Kirk, Janine M. 

Age 74 of Maple Grove, MN passed away peacefully at her residence on January 17 2025, surrounded by family. Survived by loving children Julie (Rob) Larson, Kristin (Mark) Mellein, and Matthew Kirk; grandchildren, Isaac, Evelyn, and Aiden Larson, Vera and Vivian Mellein, and Gabriella and Sophia Kirk; siblings, John (Katie) Rickert and Jeff Rickert; many relatives, friends, and...

Irene Smith

Irene Smith

Jan 16, 2025

Irene Hellen Smith, 101, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, John R Smith, Son, William F Smith, and daughter in-law, Karon Smith.

Irene is survived by her son, John T. Smith, grandchildren, Harrison and Parker (Jaimie) Smith, and great grandchildren, Archer, Indy and Otto; as well as her best friend, Joe Muños...

Kathryn White

Kathryn White

Jan 15, 2025

Kathryn Ann White (née Berbee), 63, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home the morning of January 15th, 2025. Survived by her Husband of 40 years, Todd White, daughters, Kylie and Claire (Dylan) White, mother, Donna Berbee, siblings Teresa (Steve), Stanek, Peter Berbee, and Susan (Mark) Ryshavy, Brothers and Sisters-In-Law, Terrence (Christine) White, Annette Nesseth...

James Lee Richardson

James Lee Richardson

Jan 12, 2025

Aug. 9, 1951 - Jan. 12, 2025

After a long and well-fought battle with cancer this superhero earned his rest passing away peacefully at age 73 on Jan. 12 with his wife and daughter at his bedside. 

The miracle man, who beat his initial 12-18 months to live cancer diagnosis, had another eight years, seven months of magical memories with family and...

Kathleen Bruha

Kathleen Bruha

Jan 12, 2025

On January 12, 2025, Kathleen Mae Bruha, 91 years, died peacefully at SummerWood of Plymouth Senior Living (Plymouth, MN). She is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Pearl Conover and her grandson, Stefan Hoffman. She is survived by her children Charlene (Jerry) Hoffman (Brooklyn Park, MN), Marvin Bruha (Tampa,FL), and Norman (Sandi) Bruha (Castle Rock, CO); her grandchildren,...

William Fellman

William Fellman

Jan 11, 2025

William (Bill) Michael Fellman, 69, of Topeka Kansas, died 1-11-2025, Saint Louis Park MN. 

Bill was a family man who enjoyed watching 80’s classics like “Top Gun” with his children. He enjoyed sports and being there for his son’s basketball and baseball teams.Bill loved watching his daughter “Liz” race as a swimmer. He will always be remembered for being active in...

Dennis Haux

Dennis Haux

Jan 11, 2025

Dennis David Haux,

 82, of Plymouth, MN., passed away on January 11th, 2025. Born on September 13th, 1942, Dennis lived a life full of love, dedication, and service.

Dennis met the love of his life, Judy, through friends at college, and they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they raised four children, and Dennis was a proud grandfather to 12 grandchildren...

Eugene J. Krentz

Eugene J. Krentz

Jan 11, 2025

Eugene J. Krentz of New Hope, died suddenly on January 11, 2025 at the age of 72.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Teresa and Lawrence McNichols Sr. and his brother, Robert McNichols.

Eugene is survived by brother, Larry McNichols Jr. and sister, Genevieve Hyde; his nieces and nephews; Amanda Hyde-Berger, Matthew Hyde, Frankie McNichols and Erica McNichols-Diehl; relatives and...

Carol M. (Pedersen) Anderson

Carol M. (Pedersen) Anderson

Jan 11, 2025

Carol M. (Pedersen) Anderson, age 82, longtime resident of Golden Valley, MN, passed away peacefully to her eternal home on January 11, 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Roger; children, Carla (Alan) Bergseth, Cindy (Bob) Johnson and Roger Anderson. Carol will be missed by her precious grandchildren, Matt Nord, Caren (Andre) Leffer Da Silva, Brandon, Cassie...

Richard A. James

Richard A. James

Jan 10, 2025

Richard Allen James (Dick) of Wayzata passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Chicago, he was the only child of Albert and Evelyn James. A man of deep faith, Dick loved and cherished his family and friends as his greatest legacy. Dick spent most of his life in Minneapolis and Wayzata. He attended...

Keith F. Sherer

Keith F. Sherer

Jan 9, 2025

Keith F. Sherer,  of Coon Rapids, MN passed away to our Heavenly Father at Sunrise of Minnetonka with family at his side January 9, 2025. 

Keith was a laid back, hardworking, witty father, grandfather & great-grandfather. He is survived by his 4 children and spouses, Keith Sherer Jr. (Carlyn), Katherine Sherer (Deb Sinness), David Sherer, and Jay Sherer (Lorrie); 9 grandchildren,...

Robert H. Vorderbruggen

Robert H. Vorderbruggen

Jan 9, 2025

Robert H. Vorderbruggen age 92 of Crystal, passed away peacefully on January 9th.

Preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Gross); parents, Henry & Genevieve (Taylor) Vorderbruggen; brother, Lawrence.

Survived by children, Rob (Lori) & Julie; grandchildren, Katie & Alexa;  siblings, James (Arlene) & Gerald Vorderbruggen.

Bob worked as a civil engineer, a job which took him to China and Indonesia. Bob and...

Scott Schram Morrison

Scott Schram Morrison

Jan 8, 2025

July 10, 1990 - Jan. 8, 2025

Known to friends and family as “Bones” or “Scotty Bones,” Scott experienced a fatal heart attack while at work on Wednesday, Jan, 8, 2025.

Born in Lake Forest, Ill, he attended Lake Forest Country Day School from preschool - senior kindergarten. In 1997, he and his family moved to San Diego, Calif., where he attended...

Michael Holtz

Michael Holtz

Jan 7, 2025

To view the recording of the Funeral Mass, please click on the link: Funeral Mass for Michael A. Holtz

Michael Albert Holtz, 76, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, passed away on January 7, 2025.

Mike was born on July 25, 1948, to Albert and Irene (McIntyre) Holtz in Litchfield, Minnesota. Mike's parents were farmers near Grove City, Minnesota. When Mike was five, his parents...

Maureen A. Trost

Maureen A. Trost

Jan 7, 2025

 Maureen A. Trost age 71, of Minneapolis on January 7, 2025.

Preceded in death by her father, Allen Arbeiter and brother, Allen “Sam” Arbeiter.

Survived by her daughter, Rachel Trost and her husband, Andrew LeMay; grandchildren, Margot and Calvin Schutte; mother, Maureen “Punky” Arbeiter; sister, Carol Olsen and her husband, Rick; brothers, Ted Arbeiter and his wife, Michelle, Dan Arbeiter and his...

John Starr

John Starr

2025

of Plymouth, Minnesota passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at age 80. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

John is survived by his wife Jeanne Starr (née Halucka); children Liz Starr, Jack Starr, Cara Starr, and Heather Collen; grandchildren Ivan Baune and Otto Baune; and brothers Tom (Gail) Starr, Rick (Sue) Starr, Bill Starr, and Jim (Barb)...

Arlene Sawvel

Arlene Sawvel

Jan 6, 2025

Arlene Bette (Berglund) Sawvel of Waconia, Mn passed away on January 6, 2025 from complications of COVID.

Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Thomas Sawvel; parents, Clifford and Zella (Gertz) Berglund; and son-in-law, Donald Stordahl.

Arlene will be remembered as a loving and generous mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She co-founded the family business with her husband. Her favorite...

Gordon Engstrom

Gordon Engstrom

Jan 5, 2025

Gordon "Gordy" L. Engstrom, of Destin, FL, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born in Minneapolis to Edwin and Nora Engstrom on December 6, 1928. He was an active member of St. Phillip Catholic Church in Minneapolis as well as Resurrection Parish in Destin, FL. Gordon was also a long time member...

Mona G. Fasching

Mona G. Fasching

Jan 5, 2025

Mona was born July 22, 1935 and passed away January 5, 2025 at the age of 89, after battling Alzheimer’s. Mona is survived by her husband of 72 years Robert “Bob”; children Linda Walinski (Michael), Shirley Sullivan, Kathy Webster (Mike), Larry Fasching (Lisa), Arlene Niles (Tim), Daniel Fasching (Kelly); 13 grandchildren; many great grandchildren, other relatives including her sister Joyce...