Obituaries

Pamela Sue Ledin

Pamela Sue Ledin

Nov 14, 2024

To view the livestream for Pamela, please click on the link: Memorial Service for Pamela Ledin

Pamela Sue (Osak) Ledin, age 72, passed away at her home in Plymouth, Minnesota on November 14, 2024. Born on February 17, 1952, Pam was a beloved figure in her community and a source of unwavering love and support to her family.

Pam dedicated her life...

Joseph "Joe" A. Motzko

Joseph "Joe" A. Motzko

Nov 13, 2024

Joseph A. Motzko, Beloved Master Plumber, age 70 of Saint Louis Park.

Dad was the best father, best friend, brother, son, if someone needed him he was there. He was always so loving and caring. If he wasn’t working he was out spending time hunting, fishing, going to car shows or working under the hood with his son, Tony. Joe was...

Stephen Schmidt

Stephen Schmidt

Nov 11, 2024

Stephen Schmidt, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Steve's warmth, kindness, and infectious joy touched the lives of all who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Audrey; children David, Ellen (Jack), and step-children Erik (Noelle), Karen (Dan), and Mark (Neil), as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was...

Shauna Dirlam

Shauna Dirlam

Nov 9, 2024

Shauna Dirlam, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2024. Shauna is survived by her children, Carly (Paul Morris) Dirlam, Philip (Sarah) Dirlam; Grandchildren Russell and Ada Morris, Tristan Dirlam; siblings Lynda Jodsaas and Earl (Guri Kirkeng) Windahl; and many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Ken; parents Duane and...

Richard A. Drew

Richard A. Drew

Nov 9, 2024

Richard (Dick) A. Drew

To watch the recording of Dick's Funeral Mass, click on the the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/live/hePb-9LF8vM?feature=shared 



Richard "Dick" A. Drew, age 87, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024. Dick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew him.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of...

Clarence J. Shallbetter

Clarence J. Shallbetter

Nov 9, 2024



Mass will be livestreamed through the Church's website:

ascensionmpls.org



Deacon Clarence John Shallbetter (1938-2024)

Clarence John Shallbetter, Age 86, of Minneapolis, MN, died on November 9.

He was born in Minneapolis in 1938 to Clarence and Susanna (Keller) Shallbetter. He attended St. Bridget’s Catholic School, then DeLaSalle High School ‘56. In his teen years he worked at his father’s business, Shallbetter Better Meats in...

Anthony W. Ludovissie

Anthony W. Ludovissie

Nov 8, 2024

Ludovissie, Anthony W. age 97 of Brooklyn Park passed away on November 8, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Mary Pat Varney; brothers, Ted, John and James Ludovissie; sisters, Rose Burke, Agnes Anderson, Mary Schwartz Finn and Dorothy Gerber.

Anthony is survived children, Stephen (Linda) Ludovissie, Nancy Ludovissie, Daniel (Debra) Ludovissie, Barb (Peter) Capistrant and Sharon (Robert) Beduhn;...

Paul Weber

Paul Weber

Nov 7, 2024

Paul Anthony Weber 61, of Minneapolis, MN died November 7, 2024 from a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born November 25, 1963 in Robbinsdale, MN. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Mary Lou and Virgil Weber. He is survived by his brothers Pat (Marti Morfitt), Ron (Carolyn), John (Shawn), Kevin (Michelle), and sister Maureen Grazzini...

Lee LaBore

Lee LaBore

Nov 7, 2024

LaBore, Lee L.

Age 86 of Shorewood passed away November 7, 2024. Survived by wife Carla; sons Mark LaBore and Ken LaBore; daughters Michele LaBore and Jeannine Knoer; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister Annette Runze. 

Lee was a 1969 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law and the founder of LaBore, Giuliani & Shackleford Law Firm.

 Special thanks to the doctors,nurses, and...

Francis Janga Konneh

Francis Janga Konneh

Nov 6, 2024

Francis Janga Konneh was born on October 23, 1946, to Mr. and Mrs. Kaifa Konneh and Mbowei Koli in Massambolahun Town, Lofa County. He began his early education at St. Agnes Elementary School in 1951 and completed his primary schooling in 1956. In 1957, he enrolled at Cyprian Junior High School and continued to Saint Augustine High School in Bolahun,...

Gloria Megears

Gloria Megears

Nov 4, 2024

Gloria A. Megears, age 86 of St. Louis Park passed away 11/4/24. Preceded in death by husband, Henry; parents, William and Loretta Mee; siblings, William, June, Harriet and Jerry. Survived by sons, Todd (Kathleen) and Keith (Karen) Danielson; grandchildren, Brittany, Jackson, Isabella, Karrisa, Keith Jr. (Madison) and Kalvin; great-granddaughter, Parker. Special thanks to Robert Sipe and Fritzie Janson for their...

Steven M. Kohls

Steven M. Kohls

Nov 2, 2024

Steven (Hank) Kohls of Tonka Bay, MN passed away Nov 2, 2024, age 66. 

He will be remembered for his big laugh and enjoying life with family and friends. In 2013 he retired from Suburban Chevrolet after 32 years as an Auto Body Technician. 

He is survived by his brother Daniel, sister Julie Kohls-Pederson, brother-in-law Todd Pederson, niece Ashley Pederson. He is...

Lloyd J. Hoffman

Lloyd J. Hoffman

Nov 1, 2024

age 96 of St Louis Park, MN. 

Married 71 years to Arlou Jean Hoffman. The love of his life, who waited patiently in Heaven for him. 

Survived by children, James Hoffman, Judy Lindelof, Kathy Hoffman (Kelly Champlain), Susan Karichner (Stan Karichner). 

6 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. 

Born September 12, 1928 in Mpls MN. Retired from Northwest Bell/ATT. 

Visitation at Gearty-Delmore Park Funeral Chapel, 3960...

David Neil Morem

David Neil Morem

Oct 30, 2024

David Neil Morem, 67, of Maple Grove, MN and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at his Florida home.David was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota to Neil and Joan Morem on June 28th, 1957. He attended school in Wayzata and Le Sueur and graduated from Le Sueur High School. He graduated with his bachelor's degree from...

Joanne E. Meegan

Joanne E. Meegan

Oct 30, 2024

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Joanne E. Meegan age 86, of Maple Grove.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Edward Meegan II; daughter, Marguerite Meegan; parents, Jean and John Gringer; brother, Chuck Gringer. 

Survived by her children, Catherine Meegan Smith, John Edward III (Jody) Meegan, Michael (Jill) Meegan, Timothy Meegan, Colleen Meegan Sullivan...

Thomas Fernelius

Thomas Fernelius

Oct 29, 2024

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Thomas Charles Fernelius, Sr. (74) passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on March 13, 1950, and grew up in the City of Robbinsdale with his parents Clarence and Angela Fernelius and brother Frederick Fernelius. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Robbinsdale Junior High, and Robbinsdale...

Daniel Robert Kroll

Daniel Robert Kroll

Oct 29, 2024

Daniel Robert Kroll, 31, passed away on October 29, 2024 with his family by his side after a lifetime battle with Canavan disease. Daniel was born September 18, 1993 in Robbinsdale to Gary and Julie (Lanes) Kroll. He was a positive, caring, and compassionate man who will be greatly missed. He was Dad’s Best Friend. The lake was his happy...

David Tupa

David Tupa

Oct 27, 2024

In loving memory of David Tupa, 92 years young, who peacefully passed away Sunday night, October 27th, 2024, with his family by his side after a recent diagnosis of progressive brain cancer. He fought hard to the end. He was in an assisted living facility.

David was a decades long member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Golden Valley, MN. He...

John R. Flakne

John R. Flakne

Oct 27, 2024

Age 83 of Medina, formerly Brooklyn Center, passed away October 27, 2024. 

Survived by wife of 60 years, Paula; sons John (Cindy), Paul (Michelle), and Mark (Amy) Flakne; several grandchildren, one great grandchild, cousins, one brother and their families. John was a 41-year employee at General Mills. 

Memorial Service 1:30 PM Saturday, November 2, 2024, at The Lutheran Church of the Triune...

Steven C. Rekdahl

Steven C. Rekdahl

Oct 27, 2024

Steven C. Rekdahl, age 72 of St. Louis Park, passed away October 27, 2024.

Steven is survived by brother, Peter Rekdahl; nieces, Erica (Andy) Crook, Tiffany (Drew) Aanenson; and many other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Marylu Rekdahl; and sister, Sheila Marquis.

Steven brought a bright light to all who met him. He had a quick...