Obituaries

Caroline  Wilhelmina Fletcher

Caroline Wilhelmina Fletcher

Jan 27, 2020

A lifelong resident of Baltimore, Maryland, Caroline passed away on January 27, 2020 in Maple Grove, MN.

She is survived by daughter, Susan (Rev. John) Manrodt; grandsons, Christopher (Lisa) Manrodt and Gregory (Katja) Manrodt; great-grandchildren, Anna, Isabel, Lily, Cora, Eva, Eliana and Niko; many nieces and nephews.

Caroline was preceded in death by husband, William;...

Gloria  Joyce Magness

Gloria Joyce Magness

Jan 27, 2020

Magness, Gloria Joyce (nee Sanford), died January 27, 2020 after a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 86. Gloria was born in Rochester, MN, and spent many years living in Fridley, MN, as well as Fargo, ND, where she served as a Fargo Park Board Commissioner. Gloria will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother...

Clifford  A. DeLisi

Clifford A. DeLisi

Jan 24, 2020

Age 90 of  Minneapolis.  Preceded in death by wife Doris; brothers Peter Donald and Vincent DeLisi and  sister Rosalyn Glenn.  Survived by son Donald DeLisi (Martie), daughter Virginia DeLisi and son Anthony DeLisi (fiancée Elizabeth);  grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas, Erica, Benjamin, William, Angela, Peter and Andrew; sister Virginia (Larry) Meuers and nieces and nephews.  Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon...

Mary L. "Billie" Reger

Mary L. "Billie" Reger

Jan 23, 2020

Age 98 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully January 23, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Survived by husband of 70 years, Al Reger; daughter, Kathleen Reger; sons, John, Jerry and Kevin (Jennifer) Reger; grandchildren, Kelly, Ryne, Shaylynn, Burke, Mercedes and Shea (Courtney) Reger; great-grandchild, Boom Reger; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by son, James Reger;...

Kathleen Dubay

Kathleen Dubay

Jan 23, 2020

Age 76 of Plymouth, passed away on January 23rd.  Preceded in death by husband Greg, daughter Julie, daughter-in-law Jody Dubay and brother Robert Barthel. Survived by son Greg (Ruth) Dubay; daughter Susie (Bob)Tracey; grandchildren  Alisa (Rob) Skaar, Matt (Kourtney) Dubay, Robert (Helen) Dubay, Devin (Terra Higgens) Tracey, Nick (Kelly) Dubay, Jacob (Alicen) Tracey,  Kyle (Laura) VanTassel, Frank (Heather) VanTassel,...

Marion Mundt

Marion Mundt

Jan 22, 2020

Marion Esther (Hebeisen) Mundt, 86, of Maple Grove, MN, rose to the everlasting arms of her Savior on January 22, 2020. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lydia Hebeisen, brothers Chester, Marvin, Fritz, Alloyd and Floyd; sisters Violet Luecke, Myra Johnson, and Val Craven. She is survived by husband Jim, and her children, Linda (Daniel)...

Michael Schmiege

Michael Schmiege

Jan 21, 2020

Schmiege, Michael, age 53 of Plymouth, passed away on 1/21/2020.

Preceded in death by his parents, Elaine Babel and Mark Schmiege; and step-father Stan Babel.

Survived by his girlfriend of 8 years, Julie Heiman; sister Traci (Chuck) Winkler; niece Erin and nephew Joe Winkler; and many other family and friends.

Memorial service 6...

Beverly  N Lieffring

Beverly N Lieffring

Jan 21, 2020

Beverly N. Lieffring

age 86 of Oak Park Heights passed away January 21, 2020. She is survived by husband, Chuck; daughter, Paula Barnhart (Stephen); son, Peter Rask (Lynda); grandchildren, Sara Goff (Virgil), Joel Rask (Alina), Matthew Barnhart, Jessica Barnhart and Jennifer Young (Christopher); 13 great grandchildren; siblings, William Hansen, Betsy Carlson, Donald Hansen, Gary Hansen and Nancy...

Robert Steinwedel

Robert Steinwedel

Jan 20, 2020

Steinwedel, Robert, age 82 of Golden Valley, MN, passed away on January 20, 2020.  Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Donna; his parents, Clarence and Flora; as well as his siblings, Margaret and Kathryn.  He is survived by his daughters, Sandra (Janice) Loewen and Stephanie (Paul Schwartz) Steinwedel; son, Charles (Francesca Morgan) Steinwedel; grandchildren,...

Mary Margaret Gleason Abeln

Mary Margaret Gleason Abeln

Jan 19, 2020

Mary Margaret Abeln (Gleason)

age 91, fortified with the Sacraments January 19, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond; loving mother of Mary Lou, Kathy (John) Eckrich, Mark (Lisa), Dan, Jim (Beth), Tom, Peg (Mark) Abeln Woolbright, Maureen (John) Knox; cherished grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 2.

Mary was a graduate of the WWII cadet...

RaVaunne  Shetia Kendrick

RaVaunne Shetia Kendrick

Jan 18, 2020

RaVaunne Shetia Kendrick, age 35 of Minneapolis.  Preceded in death by grandparents, Christopher Kendrick Sr. and Rita Meadows.  Survived by parents, Christopher Kendrick Jr. and Dorothy Powell; siblings, Nicole, LaToi, Cymone, Joi, Joshua, Jenesis, and Rita; nieces, Shanaya, Heaven, and Amiyah; grandparents, Joel Sr. and Quindell; great-grandmother, Dorothy Bryant; other loving relatives and many friends.

As most...

Douglas  H. Hahn

Douglas H. Hahn

Jan 17, 2020

Douglas H. Hahn, age 54, of Mpls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2020.

An avid outdoorsman, patriotic, and a passionate Packer fan, Doug was an IT leader and a loving family man who loved his cabin and the outdoors.

He is survived by sons, Joshua (Abbie) and his mother, Suzanne and Jackson and...

Eleanor Johnson

Eleanor Johnson

Jan 16, 2020

Eleanor (Kenison) Johnson, 85, of New Hope MN passed away on January 16, 2020.

Eleanor was the “voice” of Jefferson Bus Lines for 46 years. She was also a friend of Bill W’s for 50 years.

Eleanor was preceded in death by husband Lee Johnson, daughter Susan Berglund, and brothers Clifford and Richard Kenison.

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Brian  Joseph McCalley

Brian Joseph McCalley

Jan 16, 2020

Survived by parents, Michael and Barbara; brother, Sean; sister-in-law, Elise Clement; nieces, Erin and Madeleine; nephew, Nicholas; many other family and friends.

Sgt. McCalley served with the 1-125 th Field Artillery in Kuwait.

Memorials preferred to MACV (Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans) or MN Special Olympics .

The McCalley family is grateful for...

Mary  Ellen Johnston

Mary Ellen Johnston

Jan 16, 2020

Mary Ellen Johnston passed away peacefully on January 16 th , 2020, at the golden age of 93.

Born Mary Ellen Leighton; she graduated High School in Minneapolis in 1944, attended the U of M where she was a member of the Delta Gama Sorority and graduated with teaching degree – teaching 3 rd grade at Groveland,...

Randy  Steven Sazenski

Randy Steven Sazenski

Jan 16, 2020

Beloved brother, age 67, of Robbinsdale, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2020.

Preceded in death by parents, Felix and Genevieve.

Survived by sisters, Lanette Sazenski; Carol (Collin) Versich; brother, Philip (Marbeth Austin) Sazenski; niece, Alayna (Shawn) Kelley; nephew, Tyler Sazenski.

Randy retired after a long career at Medtronic. He will be dearly...

Joel  P. Ehlenz

Joel P. Ehlenz

Jan 15, 2020

Joel P. Ehlenz, age 55 of Crystal, passed away at home January 15, 2020.

Survived by wife Jodi Petersen Ehlenz; sons Luther Thomas Ehlenz, Logan Joel Ehlenz and Levi Daniel Ehlenz; parents Richard and Renee Gunter Ehlenz; siblings Jeffrey Ehlenz and Jennifer Ehlenz Becker (Jeff); father-in-law Richard Petersen; mother-in-law Mary Rahman; in-laws Richard Petersen, Rosanne Petersen, Jamie...

Marilyn  Jean Johnson

Marilyn Jean Johnson

Jan 15, 2020

Marilyn J. Johnson

age 87, of Scottsdale, AZ formerly of Minneapolis passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2020.

Marilyn graduated from Hamline University in 1953 with a degree in education. She devoted over 20 yrs. to teaching elementary children in both Seattle, WA & Warsaw, IN. Upon retiring from teaching, Marilyn choose a new career...

Joy Robb

Joy Robb

Jan 13, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Joy J. Robb, former mayor of Robbinsdale, affectionately known as “Mother Robin”. Joy was born to George Lawrence Johnson and Lillian Alice Lewis Johnson in Minneapolis on June 8,1934 on her older brother Dean’s fifth birthday. Joy grew up on Regent Avenue in Robbinsdale graduating from Robbinsdale High in...

Rita  Marie Buchek

Rita Marie Buchek

Jan 13, 2020

Buchek (Gindele), Rita Marie, age 92 of Crystal passed away 1/13/2020.  Preceded in death by parents, Hugo and Lillian Gindele; sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Ed Rieder.  Survived by husband of 42 years, Stanley; daughter, Cathy (Scott) Edstrom; grandsons, Zachary Wietzke and Jacob Edstrom; brothers, Al (Mary Ann) Gindele and Dave (Rose Ann) Gindele; many nieces and nephews; and...