Obituaries

Kenneth "Ken" W. Sand

Kenneth "Ken" W. Sand

Oct 5, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” W. Sand age 80, of St. Louis Park.

Twice inducted into the Rock Country Hall of Fame, served in the airforce during the Vietnam War, a career working in electronics, retired from management in the early 2000s to spend his remaining years as a dedicated & hardworking employee for UPS. Devoted husband and father, always.

Survived by his loving wife,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Olson

Elizabeth "Betty" Olson

Oct 5, 2024

Olson, Elizabeth A.   "Betty"

age 92 of Robbinsdale passed away October 5th, 2024. Betty was born March 14th, 1932 in Robbinsdale. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Robbinsdale High School. She was married to Everett Skare, and together they raised their three children Cindy, Pam and Joe. She was later married to Walter Earl Olson from 1981 until his...

Robert Winkler

Robert Winkler

Oct 4, 2024

Robert James Winkler, age 90, lifelong resident of the Minneapolis area, passed away peacefully at his home on October 4, 2024, succumbing to a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Reaching the age of 90 was his goal and Robert (Bob) did not allow any illness to stand in the way of achieving that.

Bob was born on July 22, 1934,...

Doris Willms

Doris Willms

Oct 4, 2024

Doris Willms, age 82 of Brooklyn Park.

Survived by her loving husband, Rodney; children, Kevin (Sharon) Willms, Roger (Judi) Willms and Karla (Mark) Kitoski; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren plus two on the way; sister, Donna (Lowell) Thurow; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Astrid and Jorgen Birk; brothers, Niels, Richard and Earl Birk.

Visitation 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM...

Thomas Schaedler

Thomas Schaedler

Oct 3, 2024

Schaedler, Thomas, age 85, a dear, compassionate person, beloved by everyone as "Tom", passed away at home on October 3, 2024.

He is preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Nell Schaedler, and nephew, Adam Brown.

Tom is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margaret Cooper, son Joe Schaedler, sister Sue (Mike) Brown, nieces Erin and Jessie, great-nieces and -nephews, and...

Blaine Himmelman

Blaine Himmelman

Sep 30, 2024

Blaine Fredric Himmelman of Crystal, MN, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at 97 years old. Born on December 25, 1926, Blaine's joyful dedication and service to his family, to his career as a Civil Engineer with the MN Department of Transportation, and to his church were just some of the gifts he shared during his life. Blaine served...

Donald Bruce Gold

Donald Bruce Gold

Sep 30, 2024

Donald Bruce Gold, age 86, of Maple Grove, MN, peacefully went home to be with his heavenly father on September 30, 2024. Don was born on September 16, 1938 in St. Paul, MN, to Helen and Kenneth Gold. 

Don served his country in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army as a paratrooper and was honorably discharged in 1959....

Robert M. Heiland

Robert M. Heiland

Sep 30, 2024

 Robert Martin Heiland

We are sad to announce the sudden death of Rob (44) on Monday, Sept. 30th.

 A funeral service will be held at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church (215 S. 8th St) on Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 AM with visitation at 9.

 Free parking across the street at the Mpls Club. 

In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Olaf Samaritan Ministries...

Darlene Finnamore

Darlene Finnamore

Sep 30, 2024

Darlene May Finnamore, 78, went to be with her lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully, after suffering multiple strokes on September 30, 2024. She was born May 21, 1946 in Fridley, MN.

She is preceded in death by her parents Hjalmer and Ruby Anderson.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Kenneth (Bob); son, Darren and wife Cynthia; sister, Jan Nelson; and many...

Timothy Milton Johnson

Timothy Milton Johnson

Sep 29, 2024

Johnson, Timothy M. 

age 61 of Minneapolis, passed away on September 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-5 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1500 6th Street Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55413. 

Wendy Marie Van Blaricom

Wendy Marie Van Blaricom

Sep 28, 2024

Wendy Van Blaricom age 64 of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away on September 28th, 2024 at J.A Wedum Residential Hospice in the presence of her family. She was born August 24th, 1960, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. 

She is preceded in death by her mother Clarice Dischinger, and siblings, Dennis R. Dwyer, Daniel R. Dwyer, and Teresa L. Walch.

Wendy is survived by her husband,...

Vivian M. Worthingham

Vivian M. Worthingham

Sep 25, 2024

Vivian M. (nee Paczkowski) Worthingham, born March 5, 1932 in Foley, MN, died September 25, 2024 in Crystal, MN at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Eugene; an infant son; parents, Martha and Walter Paczkowski; sisters, Bernice Paczkowski and Lou O’Konek.

Survived by children, Craig (Sharon), Julie (Jim) Novak, Neil (Susie) and Amy...

Daniel Thompson

Daniel Thompson

Sep 25, 2024

Dan's funeral was livestreamed. Here is a link for the funeral service recording: Funeral Service for Daniel F. Thompson





Daniel F. Thompson, 50, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2024.

Services honoring Dan's life will be held at the Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel. Visitation will be on Monday, September 30 from 5-8pm, and Tuesday October 1 from 1-2pm, with the service...

Donald Morgan Hoseth

Donald Morgan Hoseth

Sep 23, 2024

Don Hoseth, 81, of New Hope, MN, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1943 in Two Harbors, MN to Morgan and Mabel Hoseth.

Don LOVED people! Whether in the classroom, over coffee at church, or at his home of over 50 years with his beloved family, he was always telling stories, jokes, and engaging...

Judith Anne Hovda

Judith Anne Hovda

Sep 23, 2024

Judith Anne Hovda was born January 18, 1939, in St. James, Minnesota, and died September 23, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Judy grew up in St. James, Minnesota. After High School, she enrolled at Oberlin Conservatory for Music. She graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a Music/English double-major, where she transferred after getting married to Clayton Hovda. Judy...

James Albert Sable

James Albert Sable

Sep 22, 2024

85, of Maple Grove, passed away surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer on September 22. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al & Marguerite Sable, and his brother Jack. Jim was born in Minneapolis, graduating from North High School in 1956.

While working at the Minneapolis Star Tribune he attended the U of MN. After...

Judith Gail Lilly

Judith Gail Lilly

Sep 22, 2024

 Judith Gail (Havey) Lilly was born in Chicago in 1944. Her parents John and Genevie Havey and sister Patricia Havey moved to suburban Arlington Heights, IL. in 1950. Judy graduated from Arlington Heights High School where she met lifelong friends. She began her business career as an executive secretary in the chemical industry. In 1968 she married Michael Lilly, a...

Lance Terrance Mitchell

Lance Terrance Mitchell

Sep 20, 2024

Lance Terrance Mitchell

 Age 41, of Minneapolis, passed away September 20, 2024. Lance will forever be remembered as an amazing father, family oriented, people person, entertainer and a compassionate man. He'll truly be missed by all. 

He is survived by his mother Bernadette Mitchell; brother James McClinton, sister Allisha Bowie; daughters Kayla Martinez and Jahlaiya Mitchell; partner Heather Oliver; aunt Linda Brown,...

Barbara Nelson

Barbara Nelson

Sep 20, 2024

Barbara Ann Nelson of St. Louis Park passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the age of 89.

Barb was an OR nurse at Abbott Northwestern Hospital for 39 years.

Preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Myrtle Johnson; brothers, Scott of Hector, MN, and Jeffrey of St. Louis, MO; brother-in-law, Hal; and nephew, Forrest.

Barb is survived by her husband...

Debra L. Herbeck

Debra L. Herbeck

Sep 19, 2024

Debra L. Herbeck, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Maple Grove. 

Deb graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm with a degree in education, followed by a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Deb was a teacher for 35 years, a career that she loved. Her passion...