Obituaries
Marie A. Reinke
Nov 27, 2019
Marie Alvina Reinke of Brooklyn Park was united with Jesus her Good Shepherd on November 27, 2019 at age 94. Marie was born on a farm near Cresco, Iowa. Marie had a fulfilling life, first as an elementary school teacher where she taught first grade for five years (1945-1950) in Grand Forks, ND, Virginia and Minneapolis, MN, Vancouver, WA, and...
James Joseph Renier
Nov 26, 2019
James J. (Jim) Renier passed from this earth on November 26, 2019, in his 90 th year, leaving an uncommon legacy of family dedication, oft-recognized business accomplishment, and community service that reached around the world. As a humble school boy from a Belgian immigrant family in Duluth, MN, whose father rose from bottle washer to president of a brewery,...
Thomas McCary, III
Nov 24, 2019
Thomas Edward McCary, III age 92, of Pebble Beach California, Christmas Lake and Trillium Woods, Minnesota was born on February 19, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away peacefully of natural causes November 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
Preceded in death by parents, Herma Rombauer McCary and Thomas Edward McCary Jr., his sister Patricia...
Mary Ann Elder
Nov 23, 2019
Mary helped establish the Animal X-Ray Research Laboratory at the U of M Medical School.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Alfred “Al” Elder; children, Kevin Elder, Catherine (David) Meyers, Susan Elder, Teresa (Nathan) Elder Lilly and John (Judy) Elder; grandchildren, Wyatt and Luke Lilly, Matthew Elder, Amanda Paquin and Michael Elder; nieces,...
Barbara Thraen
Nov 19, 2019
Barbara Jean Thraen, age 80 of St. Louis Park passed away peacefully at home on 11/19/19, surrounded by family.
Preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life Aloysius. Parents, Irvin and Phyllis Wenkel, brother Larry.
Survived by her children; Darren (Jean) Thraen, Andrea (Dan) Gionet, and Jody Thraen; grandchildren, Andrew (Nicole), Maggie...
Pamela "Pam" A. Adams
Nov 19, 2019
Survived by her son, Eric; sister, Gwyn Simpson; step-father, Dwaine Palm; step-sister, Cindy Hemken; step-brother, Scott Palm; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her son, Kyle and mother, Geraldine Palm.
Visitation St. Patrick Catholic Church Monday, November 25, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Email Details 19921 Nightingale Street...
Eleanor Henietha Bjorkquist
Nov 19, 2019
Eleanor Henietha (Simonsen) Bjorkquist, 87, passed away November 19, 2019, due to a traumatic brain injury suffered in an accident on November 1, 2019.
Eleanor was born on August 7, 1932 in Ivanhoe, MN. She went to Luther Junior College in Wahoo, NE where she met the love of her life, David Bjorkquist. She taught for one...
Donald David Walter
Nov 18, 2019
Donald David Walter, age 81, of New Hope, passed away Mon., Nov. 18, 2019 after his long struggle with Parkinson’s/Dementia.
Very active with the Basilica of St. Mary, Don loved camping, dancing, his grandchildren and family times. He served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1959, of which he is very proud.
He was...

Barbara Jean Evenson
Nov 18, 2019
Barbara Jean Evenson, age 66 of Eagan, passed away on 11/18/19. Barb was a long-time employee of U.S. Bank, serving clients for over 40 years. Barb’s cats Leo and Riley were the lights of her life.
Barb is preceded in death by her father, John.
She is survived by her mother, Albina; siblings, Robert (Billie),...
Thomas Edward Seidner
Nov 18, 2019
Thomas Edward Seidner, born in New Castle, PA on Sep. 8, 1931, passed away in Golden Valley, MN on Nov. 18, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn and daughter, Beth Ann Seidner.
Tom is survived by son, Scott; sister-in-law, Sara-ann Kasner; brother-in-law, David Kasner; nephews, Daniel, Brian and Wade Hoffman; special...
Karen Ellen Musech
Nov 18, 2019
Karen E. Musech age 75 of Minnetonka passed away November 18th at St. Benedict's Community in St. Cloud. She is preceded in death by daughter, Allison; parents, George and Helen Lund of Hibbing. She is survived by husband, Jim; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Dolora; grandsons, James and Victor; sister, Janice (Gerry) Butcher; sisters-in-law, Peggy Musech and Joy (Joe)...

Robert McKnight
Nov 18, 2019
Robert R. McKnight, age 87 of St. Louis Park, passed away November 18 th .
Preceded in death by wife Joyce; great grandson Christopher; brother Jack; and sister Jo.
Survived by sons Mark (Mary) and Richard (Linda); daughter Janice (Greg) Ludewig; grandchildren Cindy, Mark Jr., Katie, Lisa, Eric, Andy, Mike and Emily; great grandchildren Matt,...
John T. "Jack" Hammang
Nov 18, 2019
Hammang, John T. “Jack”, age 83 of Plymouth passed away 11/18/19. Preceded in death by son, Mark; parents, Elroy and Adelaide; and nephew, Cory Carlson and his family. Survived by wife of 45 years and love of his life, Sharon; daughter, Derri (David) Snapp; sons, Christopher (Danica) Minyard and Jason Hammang; grandchildren, Jessica and Jeremy Snapp; sisters, Terry (John)...

Lowell K. Johnson
Nov 16, 2019
Lowell K. Johnson, age 91 of Otsego, formerly Crystal. Survived by loving wife of 70 years, Audrey; daughter, Sheila Louisiana (Mike); son, Erik (Melanie); relatives and friends.
Lowell retired from Prudential and worked for many years at Pheasant Acres Golf Course.
Funeral 11 AM Thursday at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Valley...
Louise Nelson
Nov 16, 2019
Louise V. Nelson, age 80 of Golden Valley, passed away 11/16/19.
Survived by children, Russell (Tammy), Judith, Michael (Krista), Steven (Anita) and Karen; grandchildren, Cameron (Wendy), Erik, Dylan and Tom; sister, Carol (John) Gilrane; nephew, Scott (Christine); and niece, Kristin (son, Connor).
Preceded in death by husband, Charles.
Private interment Fort Snelling.
...Lois Geib
Nov 16, 2019
Lois passed away peacefully on Saturday November 16 th while in the loving care of LuAnn’s Place in Eden Prairie, her home she so dearly loved and enjoyed over the last year.
Lois spent almost her entire life in the Minneapolis area while living a short period of her childhood in Duluth during the depression. She graduated...
Patricia Dow
Nov 14, 2019
Pat Dow, age 83 of Edina, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. She was born on March 30, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN to Arleigh and Evald Bank. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Kent and daughter Laurie. Pat graduated from Northrop Collegiate School and Tobe-Colburn Fashion School with a degree in merchandising.
If...
David Eugene Klimes
Nov 14, 2019
David Eugene Klimes, 57 of Watertown, MN passed away on Thursday Nov. 14, 2019 from a sudden illness. Visitation Tuesday (11/19), 5-8 PM at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37 th Ave. No., Plymouth. Service Wednesday (11/20), 2 PM with visitation starting at 1 PM at the funeral home. A celebration of life will...
Christa H. Sullivan
Nov 14, 2019
Christa Sullivan of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Phoenix, Arizona and formerly of McLean, Virginia died on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 63.
Christa is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dan Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peg and Paul Haefner. She has three brothers, Mark, Steve (Ann), and Bruce (Paula)....

Diane Sweet Zeitler
Nov 14, 2019
Diane Sweet Zeitler, 58, of New Hope, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was a very dedicated mother and friend.
Diane was preceded in death by husband, David; father, Wayne; mother, Joyce; nephew, J.D.
She is survived by son, Justin; daughter, Emily (Thomas) Hartley; two grandchildren, Thomas and Teddy; siblings, Bill (Sharon) Sweet, Linda...
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