Obituaries

Philip  W. Andrzejek

Philip W. Andrzejek

May 6, 2019

Philip W. Andrzejek age 84 of Robbinsdale, passed away May 6, 2019.

Survived by wife Constance; sons Michael, John and Matthew (Margie); grandchildren Jacob, Alec, Alexander, James, Gabriel, Elias, Mary, Samuel, Isaac and Joseph; siblings Mary Sterzinger, Jim and Richard Andrzejek and Caroline Nuytten.

Preceded in death by parents Walter and Leona; brothers Stanley and...

LaVonne  "Bonnie" Kemling

LaVonne "Bonnie" Kemling

May 6, 2019

LaVonne H. “Bonnie” Kemling, age 90 of Edina.

Preceded in death by husband Floyd L. Kemling.

Survived by daughter Bethann Kemling (Scott Prost); son Scott Kemling (Amy Schierts); grandchildren Rachel Prost, Caleb Prost, and Isabella Kemling.

Bonnie was a retiree of Dayton’s Stores and a longtime member of TOPS.

Interment Monday...

Robert  L. Langer

Robert L. Langer

May 5, 2019

Langer, Robert L.

age 85 of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia. Survived by children, Sue (Neal) Johnson, Jane (Mark) McCumber, Rob (Jill), Mick (Tammy); 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Bob retired after a 48 year career with NSP. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday, May 11 at...

Dona  M. Peterson

Dona M. Peterson

May 3, 2019

Peterson, Dona M., of Golden Valley.  Affectionately known as “Dibba” and “Princess” passed away May 3, 2019, in Rogers, MN.  Preceded in death by beloved husband of 60 years, Harry C. Peterson; parents, Oscar William Erickson and Emma Rodina Sparley Erickson; brothers, Lee and William; sisters, Arline “Ricky” Everett and Dorothy “Red” Knudson.  Beloved mother of Bradley (Janet) of...

Andrew  "Michael" Martichuski

Andrew "Michael" Martichuski

May 3, 2019

Martichuski, Andrew “Michael”, age 71 of No. Mpls. passed away 5/3/19.  Preceded in death by daughter, Hope; son, Michael; parents, Andrew and Imogene; and sister, Lynda.  Survived by wife of 51 years, Rose; children, Angela (Jamie) Cassidy, Holly (Davis) Keller, Kimberly, Christopher, Jeremy and Joshua; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Brenda; other relatives and friends.  Air Force Vietnam Veteran. ...

Barbara  Ann Nordstrom

Barbara Ann Nordstrom

May 2, 2019

Barbara A. Nordstrom, age 85 of Champlin.

She is survived by sons Tim Nordstrom, Steve Nordstrom and Mark Peterson; daughters Sharon (Vince) Seiter and Laurie (Jeff) Larson; grandchildren Jack and Nicholas Seiter and Audrey McGovern.

Barbara was preceded in death by husband Norman R. Nordstrom.

Memorial service 6 PM Friday, May 17 at...

Simon Vien Quoc Nguyen

Simon Vien Quoc Nguyen

May 2, 2019

Nguyen, Simon Vien Quoc age 43 of Minnetonka passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, May 2 nd .  Simon will be known for his kind nature, devotion to his family and friends along with his passion for everything he dedicated his time to.  A consummate professional, a lover of golf, baseball and all Minnesota sports, he will...

Edna  B. Kelly

Edna B. Kelly

May 1, 2019

Edna B. Kelly

Age 95 of Waconia.  Preceded in death by husband, William; parents, Henry and Myrtle Bolte; sister, Frances Taber.  Survived by sons, Mike (Susan York), Tim (Dee), Larry (Paula); daughter, Sue (Gary) Bauer; grandchildren, Craig, Kevin, Dawn, Karen, Krista, Jennifer, Kenneth, Angela, Eric, Brian, Lori and Maggie; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Caitlin, Dylan, Katie Jo, Kyle, Ava,...

Mary  Lou Weber

Mary Lou Weber

Apr 30, 2019

Mary Lou Weber, age 88 of Plymouth.

She is survived by children Pat Weber (Marti Morfitt), Ron (Carolyn) Weber, Paul Weber, John Weber (Shawn Decker), Kevin (Michelle) Weber, Maureen (Greg) Grazzini; 13 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Joanne Scherber, Eleanor Zachman, Patsy Etzel and brother-in-law, Nick Oeffling.

Preceded in death by husband...

Richard "Dick" "Swede" Johnson

Richard "Dick" "Swede" Johnson

Apr 30, 2019

Johnson, Richard A. "Dick" "Swede" Johnson of Brooklyn Park, passed away on 4/30/19.

Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Army Vet, Neighbor and Friend to all. Truck Driver by trade, Supervisor by Nature. He was finally dealt his first 29 hand in cribbage on 2/15/19.

Preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Gladys; brothers Elsworth and...

Charles  E. Nelson

Charles E. Nelson

Apr 29, 2019

Nelson, Charles E., age 83 of Golden Valley passed away 4/29/19.  Survived by wife of 57 years, Louise; children, Russell (Tammy), Judith, Michael (Krista), Steven (Anita) and Karen; grandchildren, Cameron (Wendy), Erik, Dylan and Tom.

Visitation Tuesday, May 7, 5-8 PM at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37 th Ave. North.  Private interment Ft. Snelling.  In lieu of...

Ruth  A. (Engebretsen)  Aydt

Ruth A. (Engebretsen) Aydt

Apr 27, 2019

Ruth Arlene (Engebretsen) Aydt, age 84 of Crystal passed away April 27, 2019 peacefully with her family by her side.  At home, which we promised her.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Loran; daughter, Leslie; her mom and dad, Dorothy and Carl Engebretsen; her in-laws, Vivian and Lester Aydt; tons of family and friends.

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Judith  "Judi" Stanley

Judith "Judi" Stanley

Apr 26, 2019

Judith "Judi" E. Stanley, age 73, of Robbinsdale, passed away April 26, 2019.

She was preceded in death by husband, Thomas W. Stanley.

Judi is survived by daughter, Lisa (David) Gabrelcik; son, Tony Stanley; grandson, Alex; also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff...

Karen  C. (Jacobson)  Eldred

Karen C. (Jacobson) Eldred

Apr 25, 2019

Karen C. (nee Jacobson) Eldred, age 55 of Plymouth.

She is survived by husband Mark Eldred; sons Eric and Aaron Eldred; father David A. Jacobson; sister Mary (Dan) Maderich; sister-in-law Rhoda Jacobson; aunt Sharon Stromme; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Karen was preceded in death by mother Carol Jacobson; brother Dan Jacobson;...

Evelyn  F. Gurnaud

Evelyn F. Gurnaud

Apr 24, 2019

Evelyn F. Gurnaud, 91, of New Hope, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Evelyn was preceded in death by husband, Roy; daughter, Julie Rustad; son-in-law, Gary Rustad; sisters, Irene Stack and Dolores Thayer; brother, Elmer Fournier.

She is survived by son, Terry; grandchildren, Gina (Daryl) Nesenson, Erick (Andrea) Rustad, and Mary Jo Gurnaud; great grandchildren,...

Melvin Charles William Bauck  Jr.

Melvin Charles William Bauck Jr.

Apr 24, 2019

Bauck, Melvin Charles William Jr., age 73 of Sun City W. AZ, formerly Minneapolis, passed away April 24, 2019.  Survived by wife Sharon, daughters Marsha (Shenan) Starr and Tami (Craig) Schaefer; grandchildren Moriah, Anya, Halla, Jessica & Erik; great grandson Christopher.  Mel was a former employee of Ft. Snelling National Cemetery and the offices of EFCA, US Veteran and...

Marilyn  Joyce (Kaatz)  Fourre

Marilyn Joyce (Kaatz) Fourre

Apr 23, 2019

Marilyn Joyce (Kaatz) Fourre, 87, of Plymouth, passed on April 23, 2019, surrounded by family.

Marilyn was born to Gordon Lloyd Kaatz and Margaret Rose (Fox) on May 8, 1931 in Highwater Township, near Lamberton, MN. She graduated as the Salutatorian from Lamberton High School in 1949. She attended Gustavus Adolphus College on scholarship for one year...

Art McClellan

Art McClellan

Apr 23, 2019

Art McClellan was born in Minneapolis, MN September 24, 1962. He died peacefully surrounded by family at home on April 23rd, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered for his quiet manner, giving heart, a wonderful father and teacher. He was our family’s moral compass, leader, mentor and was committed to doing what was right....

Elizabeth  "Betty" Wallerius

Elizabeth "Betty" Wallerius

Apr 22, 2019

Elizabeth T. “Betty” Wallerius, age 89 of Minneapolis.

Survived by children Michael (Debra), Mark (Therese), Annette (John) Riley, Stephen (Nancy), Barbara (George) Titus, Susan Beall, Joseph (June), James, John (Kelli), Wally, and Kristin (Tom) Osypka; 24 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband Donald; daughter Mary Grimes; grandson Benjamin Wallerius; and son-in-law...

Cecil  Charles Russell

Cecil Charles Russell

Apr 21, 2019

Cecil C. Russell, 65, of Minneapolis, passed on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Services scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at 12 Noon at the Evangelist Crusaders, 4307 4th Ave S., Minneapolis, with visitation after 11:00 am.

Interment will follow at Crystal Lake Cemetery.

Full notice to follow.

Funeral...