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

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

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

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

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

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...

Leonard Albert Leland

Jan 13, 2020

Our brave and kindhearted Len passed away at home in Robbinsdale on January 13 th , 2020 at age of 76.  Summer resident of Horseshoe Lake in Merrifield, MN.  Born May 5 th , 1943 in Detroit Lakes MN.  Graduate of Detroit Lakes High School in 1961.  US Army veteran and served as Military Policeman guarding nuclear equipment in...

Dennis W. Bodem

Jan 13, 2020

Dennis W. “Denny” Bodem, age 70 of Brooklyn Park, passed away January 13, 2020.

He is survived by wife Susan Bodem; daughter Danya (Mike) Skifstrom; son Brian (Robin) Bodem; grandchildren Bode, Austin and Brock;  brother Michael (Mary) Bodem.

Denny is preceded in death by parents Raymond J. and Delores (Radmacher) Bodem.

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Allen R. Clausen

Jan 13, 2020

Allen R. Clausen, 76, of Plymouth, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Kenny, Jane, Marlys and Ronald.

Allen is survived by wife, Janice; daughter, Jenny (Mark) Katlack; son, Jason (Kris) Clausen; grandchildren, Wyatt and Adelynn Clausen; siblings, Donna and Elmo (Florence).

Private interment Fort Snelling...

Gerald Thomas

Jan 13, 2020

Thomas, Gerald E. Thomas,

age 75 of Crystal, passed away January 13, 2020. He is survived by wife, Julie; daughter, Meghan Torkelson (Ryan); son, Riley (Michelle); grandchildren, Nick Torkelson, Olivia & Lilly Thomas; brother, Dan Sahli; sister, Joan Lorenz; many nieces and nephews. Jerry was a US Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam and was retired after 30+...

Anne L. (Monson) Proell

Jan 12, 2020

Anne L. (Monson) Proell, aged 75, passed away January 12, 2020 in Minnetonka, MN.

She was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Arle Schoenig, and husband Mike Proell.

Anne is survived by daughter Liz Monson (friend Todd); sister Bonnie Robb (Wes); brothers Joe (Marie) and Peter (Ramie) Schoenig; and friend Peggy Lockwood.

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Phyllis Kangas

Jan 11, 2020

Phyllis Mae Kangas, age 88 , passed away on Jan uary 11, 2020.

Phyllis was born Oct ober 5, 1931 in Minneapolis to the late William Jacob Kangas and Mayme Julianna (Bukkila) Kangas. Phyllis was a lifelong member of Morgan Avenue Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her brothers, Philip...

Kathleen B. Neumann

Jan 8, 2020

Kathleen Neumann age 69 of Blaine, Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away January 8.

Survived by husband Tom Neumann, daughters  Nicole (Jay) Whited, Heather (Troy) Hammill: grandchildren Chad Hammill, Emily Whited, Drew Hammill, Tysun Neumann & Andrew Boeke; great grandchild Savannah Boeke;  mother Genevieve “Sweetie” Barthel; brother Steve (Bonnie) Barthel; step-children Brandon Neumann (Sarah), Cassie Neumann...

Dorothy B. Gryniewski

Jan 8, 2020

Dorothy Baker Gryniewski passed away on January 8, 2020, at 96 years.

She was born in Minneapolis to Earl Baker and Esther Blixt Baker on April 26, 1923. Dorothy was married to Chester Gryniewski for 56 years before he passed away in 2000.

Dorothy is survived by her five children, Suzanne Herder, CSJ, Paul (Nancy),...

Peter J. Mesher

Jan 7, 2020

Peter J. Mesher,

age 73 of Plymouth, passed away Jan 7 th with family at his side. Survived by wife, Lynn; children, Bryan, Jeff, Michael (Mackenzie), Sarah (Brent) Sorenson; grandchildren, Mikayla, Finn and Kai Sorenson; sister, Mavis Frost and her family; many dear friends. Visitation Saturday, Jan 18 th from 1-4 pm at Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth,...

Joan Bernadette Anderson

Jan 6, 2020

Joan Bernadette Anderson

Our sweet, smart, and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to rest peacefully January 6, 2020 at the age of 92.  Prior to her stroke in September she lived alone, drove, swam at the YMCA 3-4 days a week, participated in knitting club and Bible study, read at Mass and did many other volunteer...

Karl E. Seppala

Jan 5, 2020

Karl Ernest Seppala of Minneapolis passed away peacefully at their home in Crystal on January 5, 2020 at 1:15pm, surrounded by wife and some family.

Karl was a man of few words and his very own sense of humor. He tried hard to appear tough on the outside, but was soft on the inside. He was a...

Audrey Edith Skaar

Jan 5, 2020

Audrey Edith (Oestreich) Skaar

Audrey Skaar, 92, departed this world on January 5, 2020.  She is survived by her four children--Randall Skaar (Betsy), Daniel Skaar (Darlene), Heather Catania (Thomas) and Cynthia Skaar—6 grandchildren who were dear to her heart and 3 great grandchildren, who were the icing on the cake, as she never expected to have any....

Frances S. Schlosser

Jan 4, 2020

Frances S. Schlosser, age 96 of Brooklyn Center, passed away January 4, 2020.

Preceded in death by loving husband of 47 years, Keith.

Survived by children, Susan (Robert) Wright, David Schlosser, Carolyn (Neil) Meyer; grandchildren, Andrew (Rebecca), Sara (James), Alex (Kristina), Erik (Brittany), Katie, Justin (Cassie), Brandon, Shannon, Lori (Cory); and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Dawson Kent Redden

Jan 3, 2020

Dawson Kent Redden, age 80, of Maple Grove, passed away on January 3, 2020, after courageously battling cancer for 7 years.

Preceded in death by parents George and Shirley Redden.

He will be deeply missed by wife, Bonnie of 41 years; brother, Gregg (Cindy); sister, Diane McAdam (Gary); children, Scott Redden (Leah), Rachelle Sherwood (Mike),...