Obituaries

Troy  W. Elftmann

Troy W. Elftmann

Nov 28, 2020

Troy W. Elftmann, 48, of Brooklyn Center, passed away unexpectedly Sat. Nov. 28, 2020.

Troy enjoyed listening to good music and spending time with family and friends. He would do anything he could to put a smile on your face.

Troy is survived by daughter, Samantha (Emmanuel); grandchildren, Henry, Ricardo, Ellianna and Junior; brother, Todd;...

Stephen  E. Smaciarz

Stephen E. Smaciarz

Nov 26, 2020

Stephen E. Smaciarz, 69, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, died November 26 th , 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Beloved brother, uncle and great-uncle, he was born May 11, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Edward and Helen Smaciarz, who preceded him in death.

He was a devoted lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in...

Carole  Lynn Bovitz

Carole Lynn Bovitz

Nov 26, 2020

Carole Lynn Bovitz, age 75 of Crystal, passed away 11/26/2020. Carole was born in Chisholm Minnesota on December 27th, 1944, to Oscar and Norma Johnson. She graduated from Chisholm High School and spent her career as an office manager for Dr. Karen Heck, The Builders, and UnitedHealthcare.  She enjoyed spending time at her cabin in Northern Minnesota, where she...

Stephen  Phillip Bissonette

Stephen Phillip Bissonette

Nov 25, 2020

**Please note: the livestream of Stephen's prayer service will not be available until 3 pm on Saturday, Dec. 12th.**

Survived by sister, Julie Koski; nieces & nephews, Jim (Machelle) Rieck, John (Adelheid) Koski, Tracy Koski (Travis Blasy), Kate Preusse and Rachael Preusse; many great-nieces & great-nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Donald and...

Kurt Bogart

Kurt Bogart

Nov 22, 2020

Bogart, Kurt, age 55 of Medina, passed away November 22 nd , 2020.

Kurt is survived by his son, Curtis; girlfriend of 23 years, Lisa Sanchez; mother, Ursula Clark; step-father, Jeff Clark; brothers, Eric, Stephan, Jhon, and Matt; uncle, Kurt (Sonia) Golz ; and many other family and friends.

Preceded in...

LeRoy  Charles Hagel

LeRoy Charles Hagel

Nov 22, 2020

Leroy Charles Hagel, age 94, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020.

Preceded in death by the love of his life his Sunshine Angel, Lois (Cavanagh) Hagel, parents, Arnold and Anna (Hill) Hagel, and son, John Hagel.

Survived by children, Diane (Tony) Welch, Paul (Lori) Hagel; grandchildren, Sara,...

Patricia  R. Mueller

Patricia R. Mueller

Nov 22, 2020

Patricia R. Mueller, 86, of S. St. Paul, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020.

She was preceded by husband, Luke; parents, Raymond and Catherine St. Martin; sisters, Lorraine, Mary and Sister Bernard Marie, SSND; brothers, Raymond St. Martin and Jerome Schulte.

Survived by brother, Elphege St. Martin; sister, Colleen Erickson; many nieces, nephews and friends....

Marlys  Anina Lindstrom

Marlys Anina Lindstrom

Nov 21, 2020

Lindstrom, Marlys Anina (Lundbeck) Lindstrom, of Minnetonka, MN, passed away November 21, 2020. Born in Milltown, Wisconsin on September 11, 1936 to Louise and Oscar Lundbeck. She was raised and attended school in Amery, WI. Preceded in death by mother Louise; husband Herbert Lindstrom; brother Oscar; cousin, travel companion, and life-long best friend Mary Waataja; and beloved dog “Mitsy"....

Helen  C. Flannery

Helen C. Flannery

Nov 20, 2020

Helen C. (Rymanowski) Flannery of Crystal, Minnesota went to her eternal resting place in the hands of our Lord on November 20, 2020 at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; daughter-in-law, Debra; grandson, Nicholas; son-in-law, Christopher; brothers, Aloysius (Mleczko), Paul, Stanley, Joseph, Walter (Rymanowski); sisters, Sr. Mercedes (Mleczko), Evelyn (Swanson) and Mary...

Kerry  Ann O'Day

Kerry Ann O'Day

Nov 20, 2020

Beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Kerry Ann O'Day was found deceased from natural causes on Friday, November 20, 2020 at her apartment in Plymouth, MN. Kerry was 55 years old.

Kerry was born on August 24, 1965 in Fargo, ND; to L. Patrick and Louayne O'Day. She graduated from Shanley High School in 1983. She then attended...

Gene  L. Green

Gene L. Green

Nov 19, 2020

Gene L. Green, 94 of Minneapolis and Chetek, WI died on Thursday, November 19, 2020 surrounded by his family, after a long battle of colon cancer.

Preceded in death by wife, Frances; wife, Mary; parents, Gerald and Lynnefred Green; sister, Genevieve and brother, Glenn. Survived by Gene and Frances’s children; Cathy (Kurt) Schnapp, Geoff (Bonnie) Green, Jennifer...

Robert  Allen Guille

Robert Allen Guille

Nov 19, 2020

Robert Allen Guille of Minneapolis passed away on 11/19/20 on his 66 th birthday.  Survived by children Brian (April), Laura Fehlen (Phil), and Michael (Cyndy); 6 grandchildren; mother June; step-children Jennifer and Sarah Robeck; brother Doug (Marylin); many nieces and nephews; in-laws and the mother of his children Barbara Guille.  Preceded in death by wife Kathy; father Don; grandma...

James  William Hovelsrud

James William Hovelsrud

Nov 18, 2020

James, “Jim”, W. Hovelsrud, age 93, of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2020.

He was a graduate from South High School and then joined the Navy. After his service, he attended Minneapolis Business College and the University of Minnesota. He then went on to work for General Foods, now known as Kraft Heinz, for...

Barbara  L. Robertus

Barbara L. Robertus

Nov 18, 2020

Barbara L. Robertus, age 88 of Mpls, passed away Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020.

A 1950 graduate of Patrick Henry High School, she was a chairperson for several class reunions. She was a member of Minnesota’s First Antique Bottle Club.

Preceded in death by her husband, David in 2008.

Survived by daughter, Kim (W.M....

Lucille  E. (Sommer)  King

Lucille E. (Sommer) King

Nov 17, 2020

To view Lucy's funeral Mass at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 25th please click here.

The heart of our family, our cherished mother Lucy, passed away on November 17 th at the age of 85.

Now in heaven, she joins her husband, Mack; brothers, Duane and William; parents, Anthony and Edyth in the arms of the...

Isabelle  Frances Hegarty

Isabelle Frances Hegarty

Nov 16, 2020

Isabelle Frances Hegarty of Minnetonka, MN and former Anoka resident for 60 years, died November 16, 2020 at the age of 95. Her beautiful strong spirit and firece independence will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

She was born on April 22, 1925 in the farm community of Browerville, MN. Having grown up...

Mary  Pat Eaton

Mary Pat Eaton

Nov 16, 2020

Eaton, Mary Pat, age 75 of Crystal passed away 11/16/2020.  Survived by husband, Michael; sons, Donald, Derek (Nicole) and Kyle; 4 grandchildren; and a large extended family.  Memorial service Saturday, August 21st, 11 AM with visitation starting at 10 AM at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway.  In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.

Frank Motzko

Frank Motzko

Nov 16, 2020

Frank J. (Francis) Motzko, 93 years Young, a lifetime resident of St Louis Park, Master plumber and devoted Catholic and KC member. He passed from cardiac arrest on November 16th, 2020.

He is survived by beloved wife of 67 years, Marge, "Midge"; children, Joseph, Cecilia (David Johnson), Philip, Mary (Mike Gustafson), Paul (Cindy); eight grandchildren; sister, Carolyn...

Mooi "May" M. Lai

Mooi "May" M. Lai

Nov 16, 2020

Mooi Moy "May" Lai, age 75 of Plymouth taken away too soon on November 16, 2020 from natural causes.

She is loved and will be deeply missed by her children; son, Albert Choy and wife MeeGee; daughter, Josie Choy and husband Raymond; grandson, Joshua Choy; and her siblings; sister, Jackie Lai; and brother, Lai Tuck Sang and...

Jean Anne Janes

Jean Anne Janes

Nov 16, 2020

Jean Anne Janes, 53, of Robbinsdale, MN passed away on November 16, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 23, 2022 at 10:30 am at the American Lutheran Church in Huron, SD.

Jean Anne was born March 1, 1967 in Huron, SD to Vernon and Jeanne Janes. She was the third of four daughters....