Obituaries

Samkelokuhle  'Kelo' Gwinya

Samkelokuhle 'Kelo' Gwinya

Oct 16, 2018

Samkelokuhle 'Kelo' Gwinya, age 13 of Hopkins passed away Oct. 16, 2018. Kelo was an 8 th grader at Hopkins North Jr. High.  He will be forever in the hearts of his parents, Jason and Mpumi Overson and Sifiso William Mdluli; sister, Bella; brother, Nkwali; grandparents, John and Patty Overson, and Faniswayo Mdluli; aunt and uncle, Kristine and Ryan...

Phyllis Peabody

Phyllis Peabody

Oct 15, 2018

Phyllis Anita Peabody (nee Wickstrom), 88, noted and adored piano teacher, ardent lover of animals, and equestrienne extraordinaire, died October 15, 2018. She is predeceased by parents, Myra Elizabeth Wilhelmina Wickstrom (nee Breening) and Hugo Marino Wickstrom; daughter, Ann Dolores Peabody; sister, Dolores (Wickstrom) Ocel; niece, Renee’ Johnson; and former husband and fond friend, Arthur Peabody. She leaves behind daughters,...

Evelyn Ferrian

Evelyn Ferrian

Oct 13, 2018

Survived by brother, Vernon (Caroline) Ferrian and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings, Lorraine, Frank (Sonny), Arlene, Yvonne, Mary Jean and Joe. Evelyn was an active member of the Basilica of St. Mary and was very philanthropic. Memorials are preferred to Hope for Uganda P.O. Box. 1863 Minnetonka, MN  55345 https://hopeforuganda.z2systems.com/np/clients/hopeforuganda/donation.jsp?campaign=28&

Visitation Basilica...

John  M. Lape

John M. Lape

Oct 13, 2018

John M. Lape, age 46 of Maple Grove passed away unexpectedly on 10/13/18.  Survived by wife, Abigail; daughter, Amanda; son, Dean; parents, Kathy and Wayne Lape; brother, Paul (Kara) Lape and their children, Mason, Karey, and Micah; sister, Kariann (Chad) Buser; uncle, Vito DiMucci; and many other loving family and friends.  Born April 20, 1972, one of three children,...

Chad  Eric Stalpes

Chad Eric Stalpes

Oct 12, 2018

Chad Eric Stalpes, age 41 of Plymouth. Survived by loving wife, Jaime Stalpes; stepsons, Ayden and Ethan McCullough; beloved dog, Red; mother, Marlys Farber; brothers, Mark (Jennifer) and Greg Stalpes; nieces, Madison and Jordan. Preceded in death by father, Gerald Stalpes. Chad was loved by everyone and was affectionately called “Superman”. He was a body builder, loved nature and...

Barbara  K. Fritzberg

Barbara K. Fritzberg

Oct 12, 2018

Barbara Kohler Fritzberg, 76, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Oct. 12, 2018 following a valiant 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Barbara was beautiful and inspirational.  She was known for her warm smile, friendliness, interest in others, strong faith, astonishing memory, sharing her many artistic talents, being a good friend and correspondent, her...

Roman  J. Schuh  Jr.

Roman J. Schuh Jr.

Oct 10, 2018

Passed away peacefully on October 10, 2018.  Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia; sons, Jeffrey (Cindy) and Steven (Lori) Schuh; daughters, Connie (Rick) Echternacht, Joni (Chris) Gibbs and Cynthia (John) Gross; 14 grandchildren, Michael (Julie) Schuh, Ryan (Alissa) Schuh, Katherine (Stephen) Hann, Daniel (Susan) Schuh, Molly Schuh, Eric (Megan) Echternacht, Scott Echternacht, Amy Echternacht, Stephanie (Erik)...

Mona  Leone Aeshliman

Mona Leone Aeshliman

Oct 10, 2018

Mona is survived by husband of 64+ years, John “Jack”; children, Karen (Dick) Jordan, Sheree (Rod) Blue, Larry (Teresa), Sandra Jordan, Jim (Simone), Cindy (Dan) Patnode, Bill, Kenny (Jennifer); brother, Michael (Helene) Keran; brother-in-law, Glen Milless; 27 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Leone (Jorgenson) Keran; grandson, Adam Patnode; great-grandson, Braeden Jordan;...

Gladys  A. Cuddigan

Gladys A. Cuddigan

Oct 10, 2018

Preceded in death by husband, James and son, Dennis; siblings, George, Margaret, John, Mary and Joey Capko. Survived by children, David (Debbie Stevens) Cuddigan, Patricia (John) Overson, Peggy (Ron) Osterbauer, Jane (Joe) Davenport and Debra (Rick) Itow; grandchildren, Anthony, Dina, Jason, Kristine, Maggie, Rachel, Rebecca, Ian and Eric; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rose Capko; nieces and nephews. Memorials are preferred to...

Betty  Lee Roberts

Betty Lee Roberts

Oct 8, 2018

Betty Lee Roberts, 84, longtime resident of Litchfield, reunited with her family and the Lord on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Betty was a friend to many and could often be seen out visiting on her three-wheeled bicycle. She was preceded in death by father, Abner Roberts; mother Lennie Theis and stepfather, Ervin Theis; sister, Maryann Broberg and husband Curtis; brother,...

Roger  C. Ost

Roger C. Ost

Oct 8, 2018

Ost, Roger C., age 93 of Golden Valley.  Born June 14 th , 1925 and died October 8 th , 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Bernice and Charles Ost; sisters, Florence (Babe), Genevieve and Betty; brother, Bob; wives, Helen 0st and Pat Nelson Ost.  Survived by sister, Kathleen; and many nieces and nephews.  Roger enlisted in the...

Ora  K. Cheeley

Ora K. Cheeley

Oct 2, 2018

Ora K. Cheeley (nee Ives) age 103 of Brooklyn Park passed away Oct 2, 2018. Ora was born Sept. 23, 1915 in Farmington, MN. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Preceded in death by her husband, Barney; sisters, Ethel Nowak, Bernice Wanha, Dorothy Hauglie, Rosella Laudert; and brother, Richard Ives. Survived by son, Don Cheeley (Jean);...

Kenneth  Paul Hebert

Kenneth Paul Hebert

Oct 2, 2018

Kenneth P. Hebert age 63 of Plymouth passed away Oct. 2, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Dolora.  Survived by wife of 37 years, Marie; siblings, Linda (John) Blake, Bonnie Daugherty, Marilyn Nolting, William (Tracy), David (Kathleen) and Barbara (Richard) Specken; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Mila. Mass of Christian Burial 11...

Paul  Hyde Wallenfelt,  Jr.

Paul Hyde Wallenfelt, Jr.

Oct 2, 2018

Paul Hyde Wallenfelt, Jr. age 65 of Plymouth, MN passed away on October 2, 2018. He was born in Hibbing, MN on July 1, 1953 to Paul & Marian (Woldt) Wallenfelt.  He graduated from Hibbing High School and attended the University of Minnesota graduating with a degree in accounting.  He worked as a CPA for Barton Walter Krier CPAs...

Ronald  Marvin Jorgenson

Ronald Marvin Jorgenson

Oct 1, 2018

Ronald Marvin Jorgenson age 79, of Loretto, Minnesota went into the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, October 1, 2018. He was born in Newfolden, MN on January 8, 1939, to Clarence and Myrtle Jorgenson.

Ron was the beloved patriarch of a very large family.  Ron loved learning, teaching and was a great bestower of wisdom. ...

Edward  James Payne

Edward James Payne

Oct 1, 2018

Payne, Edward James

Edward James Payne Born 10/10/38 and passed away 10/1/18 at the age of 79. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Payne and his son, James Payne.

Ed received his undergraduate, graduate degrees, and his post graduate coursework from the University of MN. He spent all (44 years) of his...

Donald  W. Isaacson

Donald W. Isaacson

Sep 28, 2018

Survived by his beloved wife, Beverly; children, April Miller, Tim (Pam), Terry (Margie) and Kevin (Ruth) Isaacson; 11grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters and four brothers; many nieces, nephews and relatives. Preceded in death by his parents, Hulda and Frank Isaacson; three sisters and five brothers.

Visitation Wayzata Evangelical Free Church Friday, October 05, 2018 12:00 PM...

William  E. Huber

William E. Huber

Sep 28, 2018

Bill was an auto body specialist at Downtown Pontiac for over 33 years and an active union member of Local #974. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Delores; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Gelakoski and Guy, Paula Huber-Williams and Rich; grandchildren, Patrick and Natalie Gelakoski, Cosette Huber-Williams; brother, Gary Huber and sister, Betsy Huber. Preceded in death...

Mary  A. Mogush

Mary A. Mogush

Sep 26, 2018

Mary A. Mogush (nee Markovich) age 98, of Hopkins, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. She is survived by daughters, Barbara (Bob) Hill, Mary Margaret (Joe) Hillan; sons, Tom (Sandy), Dave (Cindy); grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Cornelius, Robby Hill, Carson Mogush; great grandson, Noah Cornelius; sister, Dorene Richmond; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary...

Louise  M. Irwin

Louise M. Irwin

Sep 26, 2018

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert; daughter, Kay Marie Schaefer; brothers, Peter, August and Philip DeYoung. Survived by her sons, Russell (Leslie), Roger (Robyn) & Dale (Lisa) Irwin; grandchildren, Crystal, Wyatt, Danielle, Roger Jr., Troy, Ashlee, Miles, Jake & Tanya; great-grandchildren, Ruby, Rhiannon, Kyle, Lucy, Harper, Maddux, Kyra & Mikko; great-great-grandchildren, Kaelynn & Jersey; nieces, nephews & relatives....