Leo Spanjers

Apr 29, 2020

Born December 28, 1924, age 95 of Plymouth, formerly of Robbinsdale, passed away on April 29, 2020. Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Practiced dentistry in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents, Anton and Anna Spanjers, wife, Joan, brother Robert, and granddaughter Rachel Serber Duncan. Survived by sisters Ella Spanjers and Lois Myers; children, Steven (Rose), Julie (Michael) Serber,...

Lauretta Leona Orr

Apr 29, 2020

Lauretta Leona Orr (Nelson) was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully in her slumber on April 29, 2020 at the age of 77. Lauretta was one of 9 children born to Paul and Beatrice Nelson on December 30 th , 1942. She lived out the days of her youth in Wayzata. Minnesota, where her love...

Donald H. Atkinson

Apr 29, 2020

Don was born in Freeport, MN and graduated from Upsala High School.  He served in the U.S. Army and married his high school sweetheart, Kathy.  He was a graduate of Northwestern Electronics Institute (NEI College of Technology) and  was a Production Engineer with Honeywell for 34 years, of which 18 years he was a field representative in the Military...

Charles Hollom

Apr 28, 2020

Charles Hollom, age 79 of Crystal, passed away April 28, 2020 at Centennial Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Charles has no known family. He will be buried at Mound Cemetery in Brooklyn Center on Tuesday at 2:00 PM.

Graveside Service Mound Cemetery Tuesday, May 05, 2020 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM Email Details 3515...

Daniel J. DeFoe

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...

Elizabeth "Betty" Larson

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...

Arlene B. Gregor

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...

Valerie "Rae" A. (Irvin) Jensen

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)...

Charles A. Hinken

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...

Lynetta Marie Robillard

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...

Joan B. Remer

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)...

Celand P. Graczyk

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...

Robert C. Koelblinger

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...

Thomas Peter Fox

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,...

Linda Suzanne Machmeier

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...

Kenneth J. Schermann

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.,...

Fern M. Johnson

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...

Louise E. Wierschem

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)...

Donna L. Brooks

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,...

Delores Margaret Block

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...