Obituaries

Jillyn  M. Korman

Jillyn M. Korman

Dec 2, 2019

Jillyn M. Korman, 60, of Golden Valley, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2019.

Jill was a member of Breath of Hope Lung Foundation and the Right To Life Group. She was also an Extraordinary Minister at North Memorial Hospital.

Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Evelyn Doyle; brother, Jack Doyle.

Jill is...

George  Benjamin Keister

George Benjamin Keister

Dec 1, 2019

George Benjamin Keister, age 91, of Golden Valley passed gently and peacefully from the hands of his family into the arms of the Lord on December 1, 2019. A loving and caring man, he is survived by his sister Gene Collins, his children Sue (Phil) Quinley, Jim Keister, Patricia (Kirk) Bergner, Jane (Dale) Okkelberg and Mary Dahlberg, his 11...

Patrick  George Grant

Patrick George Grant

Dec 1, 2019

On December 1, 2019 loving husband, father and grandpa, Patrick George Grant better known as  ‘Captain’ ‘Big Shot’ & ‘G-Pops’, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69 in Champlin, MN.  Pat was born in Minneapolis on July 11, 1950.

Born and raised in North Minneapolis he was a true ‘Northsider’ and from an early age Pat...

Linda  Annette Kraemer

Linda Annette Kraemer

Nov 30, 2019

Linda A. Kraemer (nee Koushkouski), 2/7/51-11/30/19. Age 68, of Brooklyn Park. Linda grew up in Jamestown, North Dakota. She met her husband, Michael, while at NDSU. They married in 1973 after graduation and enjoyed 45 years of committed marriage. She was a loving and caring mother to six loving children. She enjoyed camping as a family and dinners with...

Dennis  C. Covington

Dennis C. Covington

Nov 29, 2019

Dennis “Denny” Covington was born in Minneapolis on November 11 th , 1946, to Ken and Marie Covington. He died in Minneapolis on November 29 th , 2019 surrounded by his wife and children.

Denny graduated from Robbinsdale High School and attended the Brown Institute. He served in the U.S. Army in Thailand during the Vietnam war...

Kris  M. Kirby

Kris M. Kirby

Nov 29, 2019

NOTE TIME OF SERVICE

Kris M. Kirby, age 44, of Deephaven. Born 10/12/75, passed away 11/29/19 of a sudden heart attack.

Loving father of Noelle, Ryan and Britt and their mother Natalie, son of Francis and Judy Kirby as well as brother of Kelly Kirby Hoopis and Kasey Kirby.

Kris was a 1994...

Marie  A. Reinke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...