Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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;...
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