Obituaries
Laura Jean Francis
Oct 23, 2019
Laura Jean Francis, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2019, holding hands with her loving husband of 62 years, Jerald.
Laura was a loving mother to three boys--David, Mark and Tim. She stayed home and raised them while Jerry drove truck for many years. After leaving Brainerd for the Twin Cities, Laura got a job...
Kathleen A. Francis
Oct 21, 2019
Kathleen A. Francis, age 54, of South St. Paul, formerly of Coon Rapids, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019.
She was a longtime member of Augustana Lutheran Church of West St. Paul.
Kathy was preceded in death by parents, John and Margaret Francis.
She is survived by children, Carmelo Washburn, Amanda Washburn and...
Irene M. Hatcher
Oct 20, 2019
Irene M. Hatcher, age 96 of Plymouth, formerly of Hamel, passed away peacefully October 20, 2019.
Irene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to raising her 10 children and helping Frank on the family farm, she worked for the Wayzata Schools for 35 years and was an active volunteer at Holy Name Church, Hennepin...
Steven R. Sands
Oct 19, 2019
Steven R. Sands, age 71, of Golden Valley, passed away on October 19 th , 2019 after a two year battle with cancer.
Steve was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather and loyal friend who loved sports and the great outdoors.
He is survived by wife, Geri; daughter, Katie; son, Reed (Liz Bishop); grandsons,...
Frank J. Schneider
Oct 18, 2019
Frank Schneider, Retired Advertising Executive
Frank is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marlene, who is a nationally known Senior Horse Show Judge and their five children; Kent (Cindy) of Delano, Brian (Mary) of Chaska, Jill Ball (Jim) of Charlotte, NC, Anne (Dan) of Plymouth, and Stacy Marek (Jeff) of Crystal. He was a wonderful grandpa to 14...
James R. Steilen
Oct 18, 2019
James Ronald Steilen, age 70 of Plymouth.
Our beloved husband, father, and grandpa passed away on October 18, 2019. Preceded in death by his father, Ronald Steilen, and survived by his mother, Gladys, brothers Bob (Christina) and Mike (Debie), and sisters Debra Steilen and Kathy Santry. Will be deeply missed by his wife, Carol, of 49 years,...
Michael F. Migneault
Oct 17, 2019
Migneault, Michael F., of Plymouth passed away 10/17/19, his 70 th birthday. Survived by loving wife, Christine; children, Michael Jr. (Ele), Megan and Andrea; grandchildren, Levi, Evangeline, Eric, Patrick and Rush; other relatives and friends. Michael’s priorities were his faith, family, furry friends and his music. He played guitar until “heaven done called another blues-stringer back home.” Memorial service...

Nolan Ryan Powell
Oct 16, 2019
Nolan Ryan Powell, age 10 weeks, passed away on 10/16/19. He is preceded in death by his aunt, Amanda; great-grandma Powell; and great-grandpa Ertel.
He is survived by his parents, Jacob and Maggie; grandparents, Mark (Kari) Ryan, Greg Powell, and Jennifer Powell; great-grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A visitation will be held Friday...
Clarence J. Birk
Oct 14, 2019
Clarence J. Birk, age 88 of Golden Valley, passed away 10-14-19.
He was preceded in death by wife Caroline.
Beloved Father, Clarence is survived by children, Terry (Tom), Chuck, Bette (Bill), John (Greg), Mary (Steve), Cathy (John) and Karen; ten grandchildren.
Clarence was a lifetime member and volunteer of the Basilica.
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Earl R. Witcraft
Oct 13, 2019
Witcraft, Earl R., age 88 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 13th, 2019. Born in Fraser, Iowa, proud Marine and longtime employee of Honeywell/Alliant Tech. Survived by wife of 61 years, Ann; children Rodney (Susan), Susan Holm (Craig), William (Jeannie); grandchildren Sarah (Steve), Scott, Anna (Kelen), Jason, Lisa, Abigail, Alexander, Elizabeth...
James R. Lausen
Oct 12, 2019
Age 87 of Minneapolis, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on October 12th, 2019.
Preceded in death by mother, Gertrude; siblings, Thomas, Arthur and Marjorie; and beloved wife and best friend of nearly 68 years, Evelyn.
Phyllis M Snustad
Oct 12, 2019
Phyllis Snustad, of Medina, passed away at home under hospice care on Oct 12, 2019 at age 88. Phyllis was the second of eight children born to her Norwegian mother and French Canadian father in Stephen, MN. Phyllis attended the nearby country school her first eight years, then boarded in town to attend high school. After graduation, she attended...
Diane M. Sundberg
Oct 11, 2019
Diane was a loving wife and mother of eight who took great joy in serving others. Her greatest joy was having her home bustling with her kids and grandkids. She learned needlepoint at a young age, and has had a love for sewing, crafting and crocheting ever since. Diane enjoyed classic country music, baking, and she rarely missed an...

James O. Voss
Oct 10, 2019
James O. Voss, age 81, of Plymouth.
He was born September 7, 1938 and passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019.
He was preceded in death by wife, Judy; brother, Robert; sister, Charlotte Shackelton.
Survived by brother, Ronald (Joyce) Voss; nephews, Steven Voss, Tom, Jim and Chuck Shackelton; nieces, Susan Hartinger and Debra Draper;...
Lorraine M. Stieber
Oct 10, 2019
Lorraine M. Stieber, age 99 of Monticello, MN, formerly of Antioch and Niles, IL, passed away peacefully October 10, 2019.
Lorraine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed meeting new people and engaging in their life story. She appreciated a good game of bridge, rummikub, or solitaire.
She is preceded in...
Daniel "Dan" T. Hogan
Oct 9, 2019
CDR Daniel ‘Dan’ Timothy Hogan, USN, (Ret), 71, of Plymouth, Minnesota succumbed to colon cancer October 9, 2019.
In a quiet Midwest suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Kenneth Joseph and Mrs. Elizabeth Carroll Hogan began their family of seven by introducing Daniel Timothy Hogan to the world on November 30, 1947. Dan took his position as...
James May, Jr.
Oct 8, 2019
James May Jr., of Brooklyn Park.
Our dearly beloved Jim passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 8th, 2019, related to heart failure from cardiac amyloidosis.
He was preceded in death by parents James Sr. & Ellen Walker May, (brothers) Howard and Samuel.
Jim is survived by wife Katherine, (children) James Anthony May and Sonya...
Diane (nee Windsperger) Aulwes
Oct 8, 2019
Diane (nee Windsperger) Aulwes, of Brooklyn Center, peacefully passed away October 8th after a courageous battle with Lymphoma.
She is survived by husband, Joe; children, Shawn (Kelly) and Jodi (Adam); grandchildren, Austin and Sydney; many loving family members and friends.
We will celebrate her amazing life and legacy by sharing memories, love, laughs and her...
Rosemary Elizabeth Marrs
Oct 6, 2019
Rosemary Elizabeth Marrs passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa DeBlieck and a great grandson, Javier Tun.
Rosemary is survived by husband of 62 years, Robert; children, Mary Rettin (Chris Rettger), James (Cheryl Batson), Catherine Leonard (Daniel) and Anne Huber (George); grandchildren, Alex Holmes (Charlotte), Robby Holmes...
Anthony Dooher
Oct 4, 2019
Anthony T. Dooher, age 61 of Plymouth.
Survived by Tammy; children, Andrew, Nicole and Zachary Dooher; grandson, Carter; siblings, Mary Jo Sicora, Deb (Kevin) Dooher Anderson, Thomas (Denise) Dooher and Doug (Kelli) Dooher; 18 nieces and nephews.
Beloved coach for more than 40 years; official for more than 35 years; friend, cousin, uncle, brother, son,...
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