Obituaries
LaVerne A. Herlofsky
Jan 21, 2019
Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Donald; brothers, Benedict, Cornelius and Alfred.
Survived by children, Ron (Anita), Cindy (Jim) McGuire, Tim (Trisha) and Charlie; grandchildren, Mark, Paul (Jenna), Zachery, Andy (Rachel), Sarah, Josh, Hunter, Katie and Madie; great-grandchildren, Haven, Everly and Jonathan; sisters, Celestine, Evelyn, Bernadine, Regina, Marlene, Jane, Irene and Mae; brother, Alvin;...
Alma Frances Curry
Jan 21, 2019
Alma Frances Curry of Minneapolis was called to Lord surrounded by love and peace on January 21, 2019 at age 74. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, August 26, 1944, the oldest of five children. Alma graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree in biology and was a microbiologist with Pillsbury for over 20 years.
Preceded in...
Alyce Scheldrup
Jan 21, 2019
Alyce M. Scheldrup, age 90, was called home to the Lord surrounded by her loving family on January 21, 2019. She was born May 14, 1928 in Hibbing MN to parents Eli and Rose Sharich Davidovich. Alyce will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a giving heart....
Irene "Renny" M. Cassidy
Jan 19, 2019
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Raymond; son, Sean; sister, Bernadine Strain; brothers, Jerry and Vernon Hogan.
Survived by daughter, Bernadette; son, Patrick (Michelle); five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; sister, Carmel Matuseski; many family and friends.
Visitation The Church of the Ascension Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:00 AM -...
Matthew Nathanial Meichsner
Jan 19, 2019
Matthew Nathanial Meichsner, age 24 years, 6 months, and 4 days passed away suddenly at his family home in Plymouth from a heart attack on Saturday, January 19 th , 2019. He was born July 15 th , 1994 at Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN. Matthew was a 2013 graduate from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School and a 2016 graduate...
Dennis J. Van Orden
Jan 19, 2019
Dennis J. Van Orden, 73, of Plymouth, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
He was preceded in death by parents and son-in-law, David.
Dennis is survived by wife of 49 years, Sandra; daughters, Lisa (Tushar Ganpulé) Van Orden, Katie (Tad) Whiteford, Sara (Jim) Gritzmaker and Jenny Van Orden (boyfriend Michael Berlinger);...
Marcella "Sally" Therese Jordan
Jan 16, 2019
Survived by children, Nancy (Jim) Bambenek, Lee Jordan, Janice Jordan, Jackie Frasier, Jeanne (Tim) Hanson, Mark (Berta) Jordan, Russell (Deb) Jordan, Chris Jordan, Lisa (Jeff) Quast, Tony (Mary) Jordan, Ann (David) Staelgraeve; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Angie (Dean) Triplett; in-laws, Betty (Dennis) Jacobson, Carol Jordan; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; son,...
Charles R. Chase
Jan 16, 2019
Charles R. Chase, 79, of Anoka, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
He is survived by children, Susan Chase, Debbie (Marty) Pike, Katie (Mark) Kennedy, and Taylor (Tabby) Chase; grandchildren, Jessica (Tyler) Royle, Curtis (Sharon), Cori (Jake), Oaisha, JoJo, Jovan, Halle, Ty Kennedy, Megan, Elizabeth, Erin Pike, and Finnegan Chase; great grandchildren, Hunter, Chase, Clara Royle, and...
James C. Nielsen
Jan 15, 2019
Preceded in death by his wonderful wife of 45 years, Rosemary, his grandson, parents, and a sister.
He is survived by daughter, Cindy Nelson and her husband, John, their daughters, Erin, Emily (Dylan) and Sarah; son, Mike Nielsen and his wife, Cindy, their children, Ethan and Kate and loving friend, Myrna Rikke.
Jim was a...
George E. Vaidich
Jan 15, 2019
George E. Vaidich age 89 of Brooklyn Park. Passed away on Jan 15, 2019.
He is survived by wife Audrey; children Dave (Cathy) Vaidich, Jane (David) Vaughan & Tom (Karen) Vaidich; 4 grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Richard Vaidich.
Preceded in death by brother Jerry.
George was a life-long employee of the Tennant...
Eloise Joan Pirolo
Jan 14, 2019
Eloise Joan Pirolo, 87, died January 14, 2019, from Alzheimer’s disease, at home in Maple Grove, MN.
Joan was born July 15, 1931, in Stambaugh, MI. She was married for 64 years to her high school sweetheart, Dino Pirolo, of Caspian, MI. It was love at first sight for 14-year-old Joan, who spotted Dino from afar and...

Theodore "Ted" J. Becker
Jan 14, 2019
Theodore J. “Ted” Becker, 93, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at North Memorial Hospital on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. He was the oldest son of Theodore and Mary (Meyer) Becker, born in Butte, MT on March 24, 1925.
Ted was a Farmers Insurance agent in Robbinsdale for 50+ years. He married Phyllis Marion Follese on June 25,...

Dale L. Kluck
Jan 14, 2019
Dale L.Kluck, age 83 of Plymouth passed away on Jan 14, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; sons, Dale “Rick” (Kim) and Scott (Marybeth); daughters, Michelle, Dawn and Theresa; grandchildren, Jeremy, Nicolette, Lucas, Tyler, Trace, Seth, Austin and Matthew; sisters, Darlene and Judy; other relatives and friends. Visitation 11:00 – 1:00 Saturday with memory sharing at...
Shirley M Michel
Jan 13, 2019
Shirley passed into eternal glory with Jesus January 13th surrounded by her loving family. Born July 22, 1921 in Mayville, ND, she graduated salutatorian of her high school class, attended NDSU where she was awarded the prestigious Danforth Scholarship. There she met her husband Ray and they married in 1944. Their first son James was born in Boston. Within...
Graham L Jones
Jan 13, 2019
JONES, Graham L,
age 40 of Maple Grove MN and Bloomington MN. Passed away at home January 13 th , 2019. Son of Diane “Dee Dee” Jones and the late Gary Jones. Memorial service Sunday, January 20 th at 2PM with visitation one hour prior. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove MN...
Jeron "Jerry" G. Ruppert
Jan 12, 2019
Jeron "Jerry" Ruppert, 82, of Robbinsdale, passed Saturday, January 12, 2019.
A graduate of North High, Jerry played in a band (the 4 Notes) and worked at Theisen’s Grocery. Later he was a sausage maker for Schweigerts. Jerry loved fishing and spoiling the dog, Herbie.
He was preceded in death by parents, George and Martha;...

Bette Jane Eccles
Jan 12, 2019
Bette Jane Eccles
age 97 Born in Milnor ND to Henry and Harriet Niesen. Passed away peacefully at her home in Maple Grove on Saturday January 12, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lucille; husband, Lloyd; son, Jon. Loving mother to Mary Hano (Randy) of Long Beach, CA, Brian and Jeff (Dianne). Also survived by...
Rita Ann (Klinkhammer) Stocking
Jan 12, 2019
Rita Stocking, age 89, died January 12, 2019. She was born on April 10, 1929, in Britton, South Dakota, to Nick and Margaret Klinkhammer and raised in Cogswell, ND. After graduation from Cogswell High, where she studied and played basketball, she began work at the Britton hospital as an administrator. Rita met her husband Merlin after Sunday Mass at...
Anne "Bonnie" Wall
Jan 11, 2019
Anne V. Wall "Bonnie"
age 93 of St. Louis Park went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2019. She was born on Dec. 7, 1925 at home in Ellsworth, WI to Martin and Mary (Klein) Baker. She married Robert “Bob” Wall on Mar. 8, 1945. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and...
Robert W. Guthrie
Jan 11, 2019
Survived by his beloved wife, Bernice; children, William Guthrie (Angie Sather), Martina Morthberg (Louis), Daniel Guthrie (Angela Heying-Guthrie), Christopher Guthrie, Victoria Bird (Paul); grandchildren, Brandi Anderson (Jeremy), Joseph Morthberg (Lauren Oquist), Allison Guthrie, Connor Guthrie, Brock Bird, Domonic Bird and Emily Athmann; great-grandchildren, Jesse and Ashlynn Anderson; sisters, Maxine Halsey and Lillian Eggers; sister-in-law, Ellen Johnson; nieces, nephews, relatives...
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