Obituaries

Diane  J. Olson

Diane J. Olson

Nov 14, 2019

Diane J. Olson, age 74 of Brooklyn Center, passed away November 14 th .

Preceded in death by parents, Duane and Shirley Olson. Survived by siblings, Richard Olson (Kathy), Claudia Berglund (John), Dale Olson (Linda), Brad Olson (Donna) and Beth Pearson. She loved and adored her 8 nieces and nephews, treating them as her own. She had...

Vidal  Rosado Guzmán  III

Vidal Rosado Guzmán III

Nov 12, 2019

Vidal Rosado Guzmán III was born to Vidal and Lidibette on May 13, 1997, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, where he was raised and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Robbinsdale. He graduated from Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, in 2015. He was currently attending Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was pursuing a degree in...

Carl  William Gronemann  Jr

Carl William Gronemann Jr

Nov 11, 2019

Carl William Gronemann

US Navy Captain, retired, passed away at age 98 on 11/11/19, Veterans Day. Carl was born on November 18, 1920 in Chicago, IL to Carl Sr and Maude Gronemann. He graduated from Lane Tech and North Park College in Chicago. While at a football game Carl met Roberta J Wolfe who quickly became the...

Gene  F. Dorphy

Gene F. Dorphy

Nov 10, 2019

Gene F. Dorphy age 91 of Brooklyn Center passed away November 10, 2019.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gerry; parents, Aune and Fred Dorphy; brother, Robert Dorphy; sisters, Audrey Martin and Lois Carter; son-in-law, Fred Mitchell.

Survived by his daughter, Jill Mitchell; his son and daughter-in-law, Jack Dorphy and Amanda; grandsons, Eric and...

Kenneth Miller

Kenneth Miller

Nov 10, 2019

Kenneth Miller age 83, of Chandler, AZ, passed away November 10, 2019.

He is preceded in death by parents, Napoleon and Rose Miller; and his five brothers and sisters.

Ken is survived by wife, Joan; children, Aimee (Doug) and Scott (Tara); grandchildren, Brianna, Matthew, McKenna, and Marissa; many nieces and nephews.

Interment will...

Mary  Jo Sicora

Mary Jo Sicora

Nov 10, 2019

Mary Jo Sicora, age 63 of Coon Rapids, passed away on 11/10/2019 after a short struggle with cancer.

She is preceded in death by husband, Paul Sicora; father, Robert Dooher; mother, Janet Dooher; brother, Anthony Dooher; and sister, Anne Marie Dooher.

She is survived by son, Jason (Carrie) Wicklund; daughters, Ashely, Rachel, and Amanda; sister,...

Clarence  V. Martin

Clarence V. Martin

Nov 9, 2019

Clarence V. Martin, age 95, of New Hope passed away on November 9th, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Jean; son, Andrew; daughter, Anne Carlson; and grandson, Derek Martin.

Clarence is survived by his children, John (Maureen), Richard (Judy), Paul (Vicki), Jim (Jackie), Tom (Sara), Mary (Bob) Reining,...

Marland  Melvin Rosenow

Marland Melvin Rosenow

Nov 8, 2019

Marland was a resident of the MN Veterans Home in Mpls. since 2016. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Survived by son, Randy; grandson, Bjorn (Mary) Erickson; great-grandson, Freddy Erickson; sister, Mavis Zellgert; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by wife, Betty; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Floyd Erickson; parents, George...

William  Richard Siems

William Richard Siems

Nov 7, 2019

William Richard (Bill) Siems, age 89, of Plymouth (formerly of New Hope), passed away on Thursday November 7, 2019.

Bill is survived by six children: sons, William (Brenda), Lawrence (Lara), Christian (Alice) and Bennett; daughters, Mary Catherine and Monica (Neil) McKay; six grandchildren, Krista (George) Wilson, Nathan (Anna), Eli (Samantha), Katrina, Ethan and Nicholas; great-granddaughter, Naomi; niece...

Gloria "Gerry" J. McKay

Gloria "Gerry" J. McKay

Nov 5, 2019

Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend and neighbor.

Survived by sisters, Martha McKay Hanson, Mary Ann McKay & Maureen McKay Fitzgerald (Michael); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Allen and Lydia McKay; siblings, Patricia McKay Schlee, Barbara McKay Proulx, Stephen McKay; brothers-in-law, Durwood Schlee, Robert Hanson and Joseph Proulx.

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Troy  Allen Perrigo

Troy Allen Perrigo

Nov 4, 2019

Troy Perrigo, a ge 55 of Crystal, passed away November 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his mother, Sandy; and father, George.

Troy was a loving husband, proud father, grandfather and loyal friend. Survived by wife Victoria; sons, Max (Kelsey) and Nash; daughter, Elleri; grandson, Brooks; brother, Todd (Rose) and many nieces...

Jerald "Pete" Peter Sharp

Jerald "Pete" Peter Sharp

Nov 4, 2019

Jerald (Pete) Sharp, of Brooklyn Park, born September 9, 1938, passed away on November 4, 2019.

He was preceded in death by parents, Ottes and Irene; brother, Wayne and great-granddaughter Ella.

Pete is survived by wife of 62 years, Sharon; daughters, Julie (Dan) and Donna (Kjel); grandchildren, Patrick (Christina), Kevin (Stephanie), Andrew (Justine) and Eric...

Ada  "Lucille" Addison

Ada "Lucille" Addison

Nov 3, 2019

Ada "Lucille" Addison, 57, of Minneapolis.

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Lucille passed away in Minneapolis on November 3, 2019.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Nikey Addison; parents, Burnice Payton and Leroy Ratliff; brother, Willie Evans; sisters, Dorothy Taylor and Barbara Taylor.

Lucille is survived by three daughters, Patrice Taylor, Macy Robinson...

Richard  Walter Kenison

Richard Walter Kenison

Nov 2, 2019

Richard Walter Kenison, age 86 of Plymouth, formerly of Crystal and Robbinsdale, passed away November 2, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Esther; brother, Clifford, and dear niece; Susan Berglund. Richard served in the U.S. Army and graduated from the University of Minnesota.

Richard was a long-time, devoted employee of Crystal Lake Cemetery and North...

Gerald  B. Ellendson

Gerald B. Ellendson

Oct 31, 2019

Ellendson, Gerald “Woody”, age 78 of Mpls. passed away 10/31/2019 after a short battle with cancer.

Retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years. Gerald was a huge Minnesota sports fan and the world’s best grandfather.

Preceded in death by father, Roy Ellendson; mother, Isadora Ellendson; sister, Karen Aaron; and brother, Eugene Ellendson.

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Rhonda (Muller)  Stroup

Rhonda (Muller) Stroup

Oct 31, 2019

Our beloved Rhonda died October 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a short and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Rhonda was born March 11, 1974, in Lamar, Colorado to James Muller and Sherry (DeFries) Mills.  She was married to Bryan Battina in 2003 and they were blessed with a daughter, Alexandra Battina, in 2004, they divorced in...

Mina  J. Henneman

Mina J. Henneman

Oct 30, 2019

Henneman, Mina J., age 90 of Brooklyn Park passed away on 10/30/19.  Survived by husband of 70 years, Donald; children, Donna, Michael (Pamela), Diane (Gregory) Erickson, and Joyce (Gregory) Lamphere; grandchildren, Jesse, Amanda, Jennifer, Reginald, Bonnie, Adam, Jenna, Amy, Joey, and Katelyn and many great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by daughter, Karen; parents, Gustav and Johanna Schober; sister, Margaret Lovgren;...

Clifford  E. Rosengren

Clifford E. Rosengren

Oct 30, 2019

Cliff passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 at The Waters of Plymouth at age 97.  He was a master carpenter working first with his father at Rosengren and Sons and later, 20 years at Kloster-Madsen Construction.  Cliff served in the Army Air Corps as a radio operator stationed in India.  He was a lifetime member of Bethel Lutheran Church...

Margaret  L. Freier

Margaret L. Freier

Oct 29, 2019

Freier, Margaret L., age 94 of St. Louis Park passed away 10/29/2019.  Preceded in death by husband, Paul; daughter, Marybeth; and brothers and sisters (Philomene, Marion, Betty, Michael, John, Joseph).  Survived by children, Cynthia (Frank) Gray, Douglas (Be), Robert (Gloria), Mark (Kelly), Joseph and Richard; 12 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Theresa (James) Spence; brother, Larry (Colleen) Plonski; other...

Thomas  M. Wichmann

Thomas M. Wichmann

Oct 27, 2019

Wichmann, Thomas M., age 13 of Plymouth passed away October 27, 2019 after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.  He will be forever missed by parents, Nathan and Raffaella; brothers, Luca and Liam; grandparents, Mario Morosi, Earl and Marilyn Wichmann; aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceded in death by his grandmother, Valeria Berlusconi. Thomas was an 8 th grader at...