Obituaries

James  Michael Svobodny

James Michael Svobodny

Apr 8, 2020

James M. Svobodny, age 90, of Champlin, formerly of S. Mpls. passed away on April 8, 2020.

Sears employee of 42 years.

Survived by nephew, Mike (Patsy) Langanki; grandnieces & nephews, Jaime, Kristy, Jesse; great-grandnieces & nephews, Henri, Greta, Inge, Beattice, and Max.

Preceded in death by parents, Esther and Michael Svobodny; and...

C.  David Helgen

C. David Helgen

Apr 7, 2020

Pastor C. David Helgen died April 7, 2020. Born in Mason City, IA; graduate of Northfield High School, St. Olaf College, and Luther Theological Seminary. World War II Veteran, 100th Infantry Division, U.S. Army, France and Germany, 1944-45. Received Purple Heart. In 1949, married Constance Fingarson in Walnut Grove, MN. Fulbright Scholar in Oslo, Norway, 1951-52. As Lutheran pastor,...

Beverly  Arlene Halverson

Beverly Arlene Halverson

Apr 7, 2020

Beverly Arlene Halverson, age 91 of Crystal, MN born on January 5, 1929 in Viking Township, MN and passed away at home, surrounded by family on April 7th, 2020. She married Robert Halverson on May 20th, 1955 and remained with him until his passing in 1988.

She was preceded in death by husband Robert, son Gregory, brother...

Rose  Ann Daugherty

Rose Ann Daugherty

Apr 6, 2020

Rose Ann Daugherty, born July 6, 1932 in Eau Claire, WI, died April 6, 2020 in New Hope, MN.

She was preceded in death by husband, James Daugherty; her parents, Francis and Theresa Pattison.

She is survived by children, Fred, Katie (Gary) Johnson, Joe (Maureen), Sheila (Tim) Peltier, Bill (Mary) and Paula (Tom) Goering; grandchildren,...

Virginia  Kathryn Gross

Virginia Kathryn Gross

Apr 6, 2020

Virginia Kathryn Gross (nee Clapperton), of Brooklyn Center MN, born May 25th, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN. passed away at the age of 97 on April 6th, 2020.

Virginia was preceded in death by father Clarence and mother Mary, sister Evelyn Gross and brother-in-law Alois Gross, cousins Henry Neumann and Mary Volp and niece Diana Gross.

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Rose  Rita (Lachner)  Rassmussen

Rose Rita (Lachner) Rassmussen

Apr 6, 2020

Rose Rassmussen (Lachner) passed away on Monday, April 6th surrounded by family.

Rose grew up in Minneapolis and attended North High. She was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. She was a devoted sister who always made time for her family. Rose had a way of creating beauty wherever she went, and always made people feel...

Barbara  Susanne (McGuire)  Becker

Barbara Susanne (McGuire) Becker

Apr 5, 2020

Survived by daughters, Nicole and Tasha; grandchildren, Autumn, Aliyah, Jasmine, Layla and Saylor; great grandchild, Harper; brothers, James, David, Mike and Donavan; sisters, Sharon, Diane and Katie; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by husband, James; parents, Thomas and Luella; brothers, Tom, William, Daniel, Tim and Jeffrey; sister, Lynn.

Private family service with interment...

Frances  M. Christensen

Frances M. Christensen

Apr 4, 2020

Frances M. Christensen, age 87, formerly of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on April 4th at Arbor Lakes Asst. Living in Maple Grove.

Fran was born and raised in Darwin MN and married Robert in Litchfield. They moved to Minneapolis where they raised their family. Robert passed in 1993. In 1997 she retired from Twin City Insurance...

Christopher  Brennan Stephan

Christopher Brennan Stephan

Apr 4, 2020

Christopher Brennan Stephan, age 52, of Independence, passed away April 4, 2020.

He is survived by wife Michelle, son Corwin, parents Curt and Molly, brother Paul and numerous nephews and niece.

He was preceded in death by his brother Charles Stephan.

Chris was born October 18, 1967 in Philadelphia, PA.  He was a...

Maureen Engle

Maureen Engle

Apr 3, 2020

Maureen Engle, age 66 of Plymouth passed away April 3, 2020. She is survived by husband, Scott; sisters, Kathleen, Patti, Allison, Debbie; brothers, Tommy and Joseph; father-in-law, Barry Engle; sister-in-law, Beth Barron; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Kathryn Doyle, brothers, Bobby and Jackie and mother-in-law, Raula Engle. Service details pending.

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Stephen Rasmussen

Stephen Rasmussen

Apr 3, 2020

Rasmussen, Stephen W.

Age 67 of St. Louis Park MN.  Preceded in death by parents  John and Helen Schaffer Rasmussen and brother Neil Rasmussen.  Survived by children Maria (Ryan), Bernard, Joseph, Grace (Steve), Anthony, John, Therese, James, Helen & David;  grandchildren Alexis, Tyson, Luci, Evelyn, Charlotte & Teddy;  Brother Chris and sisters Ruth and Mary and numerous...

Heather  Meredyth Johnstone

Heather Meredyth Johnstone

Apr 2, 2020

Heather Meredyth Johnstone, age 80 of Orono, MN. Passed away at home on April 2, 2020.

She was born on February 6, 1940 in Walhalla, ND.  She received a degree in Occupational Therapy from UND and continued her nursing degrees at St. Mary’s.  She had many interests that were reflected throughout her careers in Physical Therapy, Hospice...

Dixie Labat

Dixie Labat

Apr 2, 2020

Dixie Labat, age 82 died from natural causes in her sleep as her father did and she always wished for on     April 2, 2020.

Preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Harriet Aus; brother Carl; daughter Frances; sons Paul, Tim and Pat. Survived by husband Bob and son Dave (Bernice); grandchildren Shannon, Tristan, Ashley, Hailey and...

William  R. Flanary

William R. Flanary

Apr 1, 2020

William R. Flanary, age 71 of Golden Valley. Survived by his wife, Marie Flanary; his children, Kellie (Mark) Persons, Scott Flanary, Emily (Rob) Theisen, Michael Lindenfelser; his grandchildren: Sarah, Adam, Lauren, Lindsay Persons, Isabel Kraus, Olivia, Grant and Alex Theisen; brothers, John Flanary, David (Mimi) Flanary, Brian (Deneen) Flanary; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Michael, Patrick, Katie, Shannon. Preceded in...

James Stensland

James Stensland

Apr 1, 2020

James “Jimmie” Stensland

Age 67 of Benedictine Health Care Center, Minneapolis. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Julia Stensland. He is survived by siblings, Beverly Zarr (Ronald), Russell Stensland, Kathy Dobson and Brian Stensland; many nieces and nephews.  A private burial will take place in Hope, North Dakota.

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Randy  Lee Sellnow

Randy Lee Sellnow

Mar 31, 2020

Randy L. Sellnow, age 60 of Blaine and Staples.

Preceded in death by parents, Art and Arlene and step-dad, Don Campbell. Survived by girlfriend, Mary Allenson; children, Nicholas, Lucas, Benjamin and Katie; sisters, Peggy Snyder and Kathy Coulter; many nieces and nephews.

He was employed at Anoka Technical College. Randy was a force like no...

Melody  Kay Johnson

Melody Kay Johnson

Mar 31, 2020

Melody Johnson passed away peacefully on March 31 st , 2020. She was born on January 15 th , 1959. Melody went to live with the Jolicoeur family when she was two years old. She was always around a lot of people in their foster home, which would explain why she was always ready for a party throughout her...

James  C. Hammes

James C. Hammes

Mar 29, 2020

James C. Hammes

age 80 of Plymouth passed away March 29, 2020.  Preceded in death by father, Clarence "CP"; mother, Gertrude "Gert"; and nephews, Tim Getten and Kevin Schieffer.

Survived by wife, Susan; and her children and grandchildren; sisters, Glenda (Marv) Getten and Terry Schieffer; nieces, nephew and his little poodle, Chloe.

He...

Kristin  M. Lindstrom

Kristin M. Lindstrom

Mar 29, 2020

Passed away unexpectedly in her home in Eden Prairie, Minnesota Sunday March 29, 2020.

Survived by her daughter, Isabelle Rose Kaplan; special friends, Chris and Gabe Adams and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by her mother, Patra Marie Lindstrom.

Kristin was born August 27, 1981 in New...

Ruth  Mary Livieri

Ruth Mary Livieri

Mar 27, 2020

Ruth M. Livieri passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020. She was born on Oct 14, 1931 to John and Mary (Duerlinger) Symes in Fond du Lac, WI. Ruth cherished  memories of growing up in Milwaukee, surrounded by many loving relatives. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be remembered for her strong faith,...