Apr 26, 2020

Daniel Joseph DeFoe, age 78 of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on April 26, 2020.

Dan was born January 23rd 1942 to Thomas and Lillian (Kiley) DeFoe. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lillian; sister, Yvonne Davidson and a daughter. Dan is survived by son, Jonathan (Tiffany) DeFoe; brothers, Jerry (Nancy) DeFoe, Jim...

Apr 26, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" E. Larson, age 91, passed away at home on April 26, 2020.

She is survived by her children Kathy (Tom) Burns, Lynn (Brad) Adams, Steve (Joy) Larson; grandchildren Maureen, Richard, Kevin, Joseph (Brooke) Burns, David, Stephen (Angelina), Bryan Adams, Travis and Alanna Larson; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Gus and...

Apr 26, 2020

Gregor, Arlene Belle (nee Haugerud) age 97 of Medina, MN was carried to heaven on angel’s wings April 26, 2020.

Arlene was born to Carsten and Hanna Haugerud in Richland Township Wisconsin. Arlene attended Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. It was there she met, married Rex Gregor, and their five children were born. After her...

Apr 25, 2020

Valerie "Rae" A. (Irvin) Jensen, age 89, of Crystal. Born May 7, 1930, passed away April 25, 2020 at Catholic Eldercare of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by her husbands, Terry Jensen and Dick Irvin; mother, Louane Boreen and father, Harlan Mellberg.  Survived by children, Dick (Julie), Tim (Lois), Dave (Deb), Jerry (Janet), Dan (Joanne) Irvin and Kathryn “Trinka” (Jeff)...

Apr 25, 2020

Charles Albert Hinken of Burnsville, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 97.

Charles, the son and only child of Albert and Wilhelmina Hinken, was born in Hampton, IA, on July 5, 1922. Charles served his country in the United States Army Air Forces during WWII. He married the love of his...

Apr 25, 2020

Lynetta Marie Robillard, age 72 of Robbinsdale, passed into God’s loving care on April 25th, 2020 from complications of COVID.

Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Lorraine Robillard.

Survived by siblings:  Ronald (Dorothy) Robillard, Julie Rice, Joseph (Kathleen) Robillard, Peggy (Wayne) Eicher; nieces and nephews: Jim, Laura, Kelly, Karen, Todd, Sean, Mike, Genevieve, Sara...

Apr 24, 2020

Joan Barbara (Stumpf) Remer, age 80 of St. Louis, Park, MN passed away on April 24, 2020. Joan passed from advanced Alzheimer’s and COVID-19.

Preceded in death by son, John Remer and wife Colleen, and daughter, Cheryl Lechner.

Survived by loving and caring husband of 60 years, Gerald, and children: Nancy (Bob) Hughes, Scott (Linda)...

Apr 24, 2020

Celestine “Celand” Peter Graczyk, age 91 of New Hope, former long-time resident of Maple Grove, passed on April 24, 2020 as a result of complications due to the Coronavirus.

Celand was a caring, giving, hardworking man.  He loved to be with his family and friends, laugh and play cards.  He was a devote Catholic and served as...

Apr 24, 2020

Robert C. Koelblinger of New Hope.

In His 100 th Year.

Beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020.

He was the son of the late Charles and Ann (Galush) Koelblinger.

WWII US Army Infantry Asiatic Pacific Theater.  Nationally awarded merchandiser for Famous Brands, Inc.

Robert...

Apr 24, 2020

Thomas Peter Fox, 87, went to his eternal reward on April 24th, after complications from a stroke.

Born in Osage, IA, February 21st, 1933; graduated Osage High School 1952; Started the Wrestling Program at Loras College, Dubuque, IA and graduated 1956; Honorably discharged from the Army after serving in Europe in 1958; Long-time accountant in Golden Valley,...

Apr 23, 2020

Linda Suzanne Machmeier

61, of Medina, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  The world has been lessened by her departure, but a new angel has been born.

Linda was caring, nurturing and deeply spiritual, and had an inherent optimism and enthusiasm for life that shone from...

Apr 23, 2020

Kenneth J. Schermann, age 83 of Hamel, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Veronica; siblings, Jerome, Mel, Mary and Gen.

Survived by wife, Yvonne; children, Brian (Jutta), Julie (Bill) McCloskey and Amy (Rick) Poulin; grandchildren, Jackie (Jimmy), Sarah (KC), Mark, Kevin (Tyneshia), Lauren (Brandon), Jennifer, Stephen, Bill Jr.,...

Apr 23, 2020

Fern M. Johnson, age 92 of New Hope, passed away April 23, 2020.

She is preceded in death by husband, Ronald; sons, Thomas Berneck and Gerald Berneck and step-son, Eugene Johnson.

Survived by daughter, Pamela Jo Johnson (Chris Lind); son, Michael Berneck (Anita); step-son, Calvin Johnson (Sue); 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; 2 great great...

Apr 23, 2020

Louise E. Wierschem, age 95 of St. Therese Apartments, New Hope, passed away April 23, 2020.

She was preceded in death by husband Joe last May. Joe was a deacon at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Medina.

Louise is survived by children John (Diane) Wierschem; Dr. Catherine (Paul) Gatto, Joseph (Debra) Wierschem, Thomas (Mary)...

Apr 21, 2020

Donna Lu (Bertelsen) Brooks, Age 86 of St. Louis Park passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 at Covenant Living of Golden Valley.

Donna was born August 12, 1933 in Thornton, Iowa, to Hans and Hulda Bertelsen. She is preceded in death by parents Hans and Hulda,...

Apr 20, 2020

Age 103 of Brooklyn Park, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. Delores was a loving mother and grandmother. Delores and her husband Harry were hard working entrepreneurs, operating Block’s Dairy. After retirement, she loved to do crafts, cook, bake, play bingo, and spend time with her family. Delores is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Block; son, Douglas...

Apr 19, 2020

James Clarence Stock, 81, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2020.  He was born on September 14, 1938 in Wooldridge, Missouri.

J.C. is survived by wife of 42 years, Shari; daughter, Pam Davis; sons, Brad, Mark and Greg; grandchildren, Emily, Zachary, Parker, Mathieu, Lucas, Allie, Marcus, Grace, Anna and Isaac; sister, Norma Jean...

Apr 19, 2020

Delores (Sissy) Walgrave, age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 after suffering from dementia. She was a resident at Crest View Nursing Home in Columbia Heights, MN.

Delores was preceded in death by her daughter Kim Walgrave, parents, Leo and Clem Pillatzki (Libor), brothers-in-law Dwayne Johnson and Alan Walgrave.

She is survived by...

Apr 19, 2020

Blumb, Dennis, age 83 of Robbinsdale, passed away April 19, 2020. Survived by loving wife, Mary (Esther); children, Scott (Terri), Todd, Tim (Jolene), Jennifer (David) Miller, Vicki, Randy (Miria) and Joe; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; brother, Doug Blumb; sister-in-law, Carole Anderson; other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the North Memorial Hospice...

Apr 18, 2020

Andrew George Peacock, age 77 of Minnetonka (formerly of St. Louis Park) passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Marie Peacock, sisters Lou and Nell, brother Ron, and daughter Heather. He will be dearly missed by his wife Lois; son Andy (Leesa) Peacock,...