Obituaries

Donald  Arthur Tinker

Donald Arthur Tinker

Mar 27, 2021

Donald Arthur Tinker, age 94, formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away from natural causes, on March 27, 2021.

Donald Arthur Tinker was born on August 26, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN.  He was the third of four children of Clarence and Dorothy (Fitzpatrick) Tinker.  He attended Ascension Catholic School and graduated from De La...

Cesar  V. Alcantara

Cesar V. Alcantara

Mar 26, 2021

Preceded in death by parents, Consuelo and Manuel Alcantara; brothers, Manuel Jr. and Dante Alcantara.

Survived by his sister, Carmen (Cornelio) Sumangil; nieces, Susan (Nathan) Buck, Chona Sumangil, Teri Ardeaga, Veronica Hoyer, Mary Milled Alcantara and their families.

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Visitation The Church of St. Margaret Mary Tuesday, April 06, 2021 10:00 AM...

Carol  Ann Delzer

Carol Ann Delzer

Mar 26, 2021

Carol Ann Delzer, age 74, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on March 26, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Stephania Christ; and brother, Bernard Christ.

Survived by husband of 51 years, Gary; children, Deborah (Ryan) Spangberg; Douglas Delzer; grandchildren, Benjamin, Zackary, Luke; brother, Donald Christ; and many relatives and friends.

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Martha Roper

Martha Roper

Mar 25, 2021

Martha Roper, 95, of Edina, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Martha loved music, dancing, volunteering and helping people.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.

Martha was a loving woman who loved her family dearly.

She is survived by children, Kathy, Joe, Victor, Sandra, Erick and Loretta; grandchildren, James, Dana,...

Gerry (Super)  Cummings

Gerry (Super) Cummings

Mar 25, 2021

Geraldine “Gerry” Margaret (Super) Cummings age 88, left this earth on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1932, in Flensburg, Minnesota.

She was a master level oil painter, an impeccable fashionista, craft show connoisseur, and expert card player. She enjoyed reading the newspaper daily, soft cookies, football, vanilla shakes, and a strong cup...

Arthur  E. Thole

Arthur E. Thole

Mar 24, 2021

Arthur E. Thole Sr. age 98 of Loretto, Minnesota passed into the arms of our Lord on March 24 th , 2021. Born July 21 st , 1922 to Anthony and Dorothy Thole he was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan; infant daughter; Ann;...

Sandra  Elaine Alexander

Sandra Elaine Alexander

Mar 24, 2021

Sandra E. (Eidem) Alexander, age 73 of Plymouth, formerly of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully in her home.

Sandy was a devout Christian and her faith guided her through life. Sandy received the greatest joy caring for the people around her. Her beloved family, her many friends, and neighbors, were all touched by Sandy’s unending generosity...

Leona  Agnes Kluck

Leona Agnes Kluck

Mar 24, 2021

Leona A. Kluck (Thibodeau), age 84 of Corcoran passed away peacefully on 3/24/2021 surrounded by her family.

Survived by husband, Kenny; daughters, Lisa (Daryl) Kral, Nancy (Dean) Hansen; son, John (Dana) Kluck; grandchildren Sara, Lucas & Natalie; sister, Lilly Emery.

Preceded in death by parents, William & Julia Thibodeau; brother &...

Thomas  Dwight Pletcher

Thomas Dwight Pletcher

Mar 22, 2021

Thomas Dwight Pletcher

June 14, 1946 - March 22, 2021

Tom Pletcher, 74, of Minneapolis, passed away March 22, 2021 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN due to complications associated with a short battle with COVID-19.

Tom was born June 14, 1946 in Duluth, MN to Bill and...

Owen  Matthew Holmes

Owen Matthew Holmes

Mar 22, 2021

Owen Matthew Holmes, the precious son of Matthew and Lydia Holmes and grandson of Gary and Lori Holmes and Jack and Jane Kraemer was born to heaven on Monday, March 22nd, 2021.  During his little life, Owen enjoyed dancing in his mom's stomach (his favorite time to wake up was 3:30 AM, much to his mother's delight...) and he...

John  Steven Iversen

John Steven Iversen

Mar 21, 2021

John Steven Iversen, 37, of New Hope, passed away too soon on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

John had a generous heart and always put others before himself. He was an avid biker and shared many bike vacations with his mother. He enjoyed spending time with his nephews and nieces and would share his love of biking with...

Kathleen  Marie Pohtilla

Kathleen Marie Pohtilla

Mar 21, 2021

Pohtilla, Kathleen M. (Ost)

Age 93 of Minneapolis, passed away on March 21, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband Lloyd Pohtilla; brothers Bob and Roger; sisters Betty, Gen and Florence.  Survived by nieces and nephews.  Kathy was a loyal employee of Dayton’s Stores for 50 years.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, March 25 at the...

Carol  S. Holthaus

Carol S. Holthaus

Mar 21, 2021

Carol S. Holthaus, age 69, of Brooklyn Park, passed away March 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary; parents, Charles and Bernice Gannon; brother, Roger; sister-in-law, Peggy; and nephew, Phillip. She is survived by her son, Ryan; brothers, Eugene (Neva) and Michael (Julie); many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on...

Randy  A. Mazzocchi

Randy A. Mazzocchi

Mar 21, 2021

Randolph Anthony Mazzocchi, age 61, passed away after a sudden, brief illness on March 21 st , 2021.

Randy was born on January 14 th , 1960, to Ralph Mazzocchi and Helga (Graf-Mazzocchi) Lanier. He spent his boyhood with his parents and brother, Rudy (Caroline) Mazzocchi at the family home on Plainview Drive in Coraopolis, PA, riding...

Irene  Marie Gomez-Bethke

Irene Marie Gomez-Bethke

Mar 21, 2021

Irene Marie Gomez-Bethke, 86, of Woodbury, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Irene was the Former Minnesota Commissioner of Human Rights, a Member of the MSP Archdiocese Deanery Council, among the Founders of Centro Cultural Chicano (El Centro), Founder and Executive Director of Instituto de Arte Cultura, and historical citations to the book,...

Carolyn  M. Gabor

Carolyn M. Gabor

Mar 20, 2021

Carolyn M. Gabor (Motzko)

passed away March 20,2021 at the age of 89. She lived an unselfish life of love and service to her family and others and will be missed by all.

Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Rose Motzko; siblings, Cletus Motzko, Jane Krogh, Frank Motzko and...

Marinda  C. Hoops

Marinda C. Hoops

Mar 19, 2021

Marinda Caroline Hoops passed away on March 19, 2021.

Marinda was born in Asuncion Paraguay on March 15, 1993. Her birth name was Pamela Chaparro, she was adopted at 7 months old by William D. Hoops, Sr and Diana Moore Hoops. Marinda had a complicated medical history including Lupus SLE and SMA Syndrome. Marinda's grandpa played U...

Gheevarghese John

Gheevarghese John

Mar 19, 2021

Gheevarghese John was born on December 10, 1919, in Kerala, India. He served in the Indian Army during WW2, and raised his family while working for Brunei Shell Petroleum until his retirement in 1980. After his beloved wife, Kunjamma, passed way in 1992, he joined his son here in Minnesota. He leaves behind his two...

Eric  Laurence Hansen

Eric Laurence Hansen

Mar 19, 2021

We are heartbroken to share news of the passing of Eric Laurence Hansen on March 19, 2021 at the age of 72. Eric was a loving, kind, gentle, intelligent, caring, and humble man whose integrity and character were part of his everyday life. However, his most valued characteristic was his love of God and he shared that commitment wherever...

Ardell  Lewis Walgrave

Ardell Lewis Walgrave

Mar 18, 2021

Ardell Walgrave, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, following complications from illness, in hospice at North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, MN.

Ardell was preceded in death by his wife Delores (Pillatzki) Walgrave, daughter Kim Walgrave, parents, Harold and Ella (Arp) Walgrave, brother Alan Walgrave, sister Kathleen Walgrave and brother-in-law Dwayne Johnson.

He is...