Obituaries

Duane O. Olson
Dec 22, 2018
Duane Oscar Olson, age 96 of Robbinsdale, passed away December 22nd.
He was preceded in death by wife Shirley.
Survived by children Diane Olson, Richard (Kathy) Olson, Claudia (John) Berglund, Dale (Linda) Olson, Brad (Donna) Olson & Beth Pearson; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister Louise Knutson and longtime friend Edith Salisbury.
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Judith Marquis
Dec 22, 2018
Judith (Maertz) Marquis, age 85, died December 22, 2018, while peacefully surrounded by family.
Preceded in death by her husband, Walter Boyd “Skip” Marquis; brother Damon Maertz; and great-grandson Thomas.
Survived by children Conni (Jim) Stark, Scott (Sheila) Marquis, David (Jodene) Marquis, Andrew (Shawn) Marquis, and Anne Marquis; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Deborah...
Robert J. Lanie, Sr.
Dec 21, 2018
Robert J. Lanie, Sr., 84, of St. Louis Park, formerly of Beardsley, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.
A longtime parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic minister and usher, Bob was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree. He was a 38 ½ year employee of Culligan.
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Edward C. Maier
Dec 19, 2018
Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Marcella Mae; his children, Julie Angevine (Dave Armstrong), Jeanne Maier, Kathleen Maier, Gary Maier and Susan Schneider (Bruce); grandchildren, Kyle Spresser (Diana Geseking), Matt Spresser and Kelsey Spresser, Scott Angevine and Kellie Angevine, Rachael Moline and Laura Moline (Brad Nordby), Abbey Nagel (Nate) and Zach Schneider; great-grandchildren, Logan and...
William Kreykes
Dec 19, 2018
Bill passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018 at 81 years of age. He dealt with his diagnosis of multiple myeloma over the past 20 months with the same strength, optimism, determination, courage, and honesty in which he led his life.
Bill will be missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Jean (Gigot) Kreykes; sons Mike...
Lee R. Fossen
Dec 15, 2018
Lee Richard Fossen, age 85 of Plymouth passed away on December 15, 2018. Lee was born May 5, 1933 in Rochester, Minnesota. His mother passed away when he was a baby. He was raised by his grandparents in Elmdale, Minnesota and graduated from Upsula High School. He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene; children, David (Marianne), Richard, and...
John "Jack" C. Mankowski
Dec 14, 2018
John C. “Jack” Mankowski, 81, of New Hope, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2018.
Former owner of Jack’s Superette, Jack was a member of the K of C Council #3656. He loved working with people, painting, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by wife of 50 years, Linda; daughter, Julie Mankowski;...
Clementine Mae "Emmy" Brown
Dec 14, 2018
Clementine Mae Brown “Emmy” fully lived her 9 years and 11 months! She came screaming into our world, on January 12, 2009; and quietly took her last breath at home with her family, December 14. She fought bravely and with a tough, sweet smile against Glioblastoma Multiforme, brain cancer for 2 years. She believed in fun, goodness, fashion, and...
Rodney "Rod" Lee Dachel
Dec 14, 2018
Rodney Lee Dachel
"Rod"
Age 83 of Golden Valley. A very faithful man went home to the Lord on December 14, 2018. Born and raised in Eau Claire, WI to Fred and Tess Dachel. A proud graduate of St. John’s University where he majored in Accounting, was an ROTC member and played center for Johnnie’s...

Mark S. Dyas
Dec 13, 2018
Mark S. Dyas
age 63 of Plymouth, MN, formerly of Omaha, NE, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2018. Preceded in death by father, Warren Dyas; parents in law, Bonnie and Earl Miller. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Susan; daughter, Sheri Zeimet; grandchildren, Kalina Dyas and Brandon Zeimet; sister, Catherine Peterson; mother, Marilyn Dyas; nieces,...
Owen Miles
Dec 13, 2018
Age 50 of New Hope. Miles is survived by his daughter, Oleche Miles; brother, Charles Miles; cousin, Charles Henry Miles and was also loved by a host of family and friends. Memorial Service 1pm Saturday, Jan. 19 at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway Ave. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private Interment.
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John P. "Jack" Pierce
Dec 12, 2018
Born 1/20/35, Virginia, MN, to Clayton and Esther (Nee Sironen). Brother, Robert (B. 1945) died 2008; 3 brothers and 1 sister who died in infancy.
Beloved husband of Betty since May 1960; son, Tom (B. 1961), daughters Beth (B. 1963) and Amy (Holtan)(B.1965, Sp. Tim); 8 grandchildren- Jessica (Underwood, Sp. John), Rachel (Hayes, Sp. Brian), Daniel Pierce,...
Scott "ROCKET" Rosstedt
Dec 11, 2018
Scott "Rocket" Rosstedt
age 72 of Plymouth, MN passed away on December 11, 2018. Scott was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janet (Buwolda); children, Derek (Ashley) Rosstedt, Jill (Alex) Kugel; 7 grandchildren; brother, Barry (Kathy) Rosstedt; other relatives and friends. Scott spent 45+ years in the...
Julie Ann Claridge
Dec 11, 2018
Julie Ann Claridge,
age 60, of Maple Grove lost her courageous battle with depression on December 11, 2018. Julie was born on October 21, 1958 in Mankato, Minnesota, to Audrey and the late Warren Claridge. Julie graduated from Mankato East High School, class of 1977. She attended Mankato State University, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, and the Medical Institute...
Shirley V. Hatfield
Dec 11, 2018
Shirley Hatfield born March 13, 1935, was called home and passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, December 11. She was well loved and will be dearly missed. Services to be held at Lake Harriet Spiritual Community on December 21st, family viewing at 1 pm, public viewing at 2pm and services at 3 pm. She will be...
Lorraine Prybilla
Dec 11, 2018
Lorraine Prybilla (nee Moon, Lange)
Survived by children Cynthia (Bernie) Ness, Kent (Patsy) Lange, Sally (Daniel) Mullins, Bob (Kay) Prybilla, Rick (Kathie) Prybilla; grandchildren Peter, Wesley, Lily, Ross, Mitchell, Ryan, Robert Matthew, Rebecca, Jon, Laura, Christopher, Katie, and Michael; great-grandchildren Ronan, Lucas, Calvin, Claire, Eli, Evelyn, Isaac, Mason, and Nora; sisters Louise Buchman (twin), Claire Deem, Marilyn...
Lorraine C. Lacher
Dec 11, 2018
Lacher, Lorraine C, age 86, of St. Louis Park passed away Dec. 11, 2018. Lorraine was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters and the Church of the Good Shepherd, Golden Valley. She is preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Peter; daughter, Mary; parents, Fred and Freda Oberlander; and 4 brothers. Lorraine will be greatly missed...
Father Paul LaFontaine
Dec 10, 2018
Fr. Paul A. LaFontaine Called home to God on December 10 after a lengthy struggle with pulmonary fibrosis—requiescat in pace.
Ordained June 3, 1972 & faithfully served the Cathedral of St. Paul, Sacred Heart (Robbinsdale), St. John Vianney (S. St. Paul), St. Columba (St. Paul), St. Charles Borromeo (St. Anthony Village), & the St. Paul Seminary. May...

Joan Marie Warren
Dec 10, 2018
Joan M. Warren
Of Minneapolis passed away December 10, 2018 at age 62.
Preceded in death by parents, James and Mary Harrington and brother, Kevin Harrington. She was cherished by her husband, Jim; sons, Nathan (April) and Brian (Nicole); grandchildren, Serenity, Makenna, Elijah, expectant grandson, Colton and many other loving relatives and friends.
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Mary Tomann
Dec 10, 2018
Mary Tomann died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on December 10, 2018 in Medina,MN at the age of 81.
Mary is survived by children, Renee (Jack) Drucker, Judy Tomann, James Tomann, Robert (Michelle) Tomann, Daniel Tomann, Donald (Jenny) Tomann; grandchildren; great grandchildren; brothers Mike, Joseph (June), Don (Pat); many other family members and countless friends....
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