Obituaries

Jerome "Jerry" St. Martin

Jerome "Jerry" St. Martin

Nov 1, 2018

Jerome (Jerry) A. St. Martin Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully at age 84 on 11/1/18 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Preceded in death by parents, Mildred and Albert; brothers, Edward and Thomas; sister, Bernadette. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Barb; children, Paul (Theresa), Ann...

Steven  J. Garbett

Steven J. Garbett

Nov 1, 2018

Steven J. Garbett, 63, of Robbinsdale. Born Feb. 7, 1955, Steve left to join his parents and extended family in Heaven on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. A proud Union Plumber for 20 years, he enjoyed golfing and biking. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ruth (Knaeble) Garbett. He is survived by siblings, Linda, Nancy, John and Terry; nephew, Luke....

Carla  Engel Uherka

Carla Engel Uherka

Oct 31, 2018

Carla Engel Uherka, age 60 of Maple Grove, went to be with Jesus on October 31, 2018. Carla loved and cared for her family. She is survived by her husband, Dave; sons, Dustin (Kelsi) and Nathan (Debbie); grandchildren, Mason and Grace. She enjoyed her career in business sales, quilting, gardening, socializing with family and friends, reading the bible and...

Virginia "Gingie" Lupina Shainen

Virginia "Gingie" Lupina Shainen

Oct 30, 2018

Gingie will be deeply missed by her children, Sheila Minkel Kuhn, Denise Minkel McNeil and Dennis Minkel; her sons-in-law, John Kuhn and Wayne McNeil; her grandchildren, Joshua Michael Nattermann, Sarah Nattermann Blight, Kathryn Virginia Kezele, Amanda Van Buren, Abby McNeil Chocholak and Stephanie McNeil; their spouses, Jana Nattermann, Steve Blight, James Kezele, Jason Van Buren and Michael Chocholak; and her...

William  W. Wolff

William W. Wolff

Oct 30, 2018

William Warren Wolff, Sr. transitioned on October 30 th at the age of 96.  His daughter Julie Wolff preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ethel A. Wolff.  Surviving children are Linda Wolff Dunn, Bill Wolff, Jr., Patricia Swehosky, and Thomas Wolff.  He is survived by thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.  Bill was...

Jack  A. Bethke

Jack A. Bethke

Oct 30, 2018

Bethke, Jack A., age 85 of Brooklyn Park passed away 10/30/18.  Survived by wife of 65 years, Irene; children, Jack (Marcia), Mary, Julia, Patty (Rafael), Anita and Jesse (Raquel); 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Agnes; brother, Donald (Kathleen); and sister, Jean.  Jack’s wishes were to be cremated before his...

Margaret  Ann Stejskal

Margaret Ann Stejskal

Oct 29, 2018

Margaret A. Stejskal of Plymouth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Oct. 29, 2018 at age 80.  Marge worked at US Bank for 25 years.  She was an avid bowler and loved the Twins, the Vikings, her margaritas and especially spending time with family.  Preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, David and Jean Dallman...

Darlene  A. Johnston

Darlene A. Johnston

Oct 28, 2018

Born Nov. 24, 1931 to Agnes and Bill Hannay, she passed away Oct. 28, 2018. Her greatest joy in life was her family.  She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She will be missed by the many who loved her.  Darlene was a faithful and devoted member of Sacred Heart parish, she volunteered in the Chaplain’s office at North Memorial...

Bernice Sarah Vogt Eisele

Bernice Sarah Vogt Eisele

Oct 27, 2018

Eisele, Bernice Sarah Vogt, age 93 passed away October 27 th , 2018 at the Heather’s Manor in Crystal, MN.  She was born October 14 th , 1925 in Lawler, Iowa to parents, George and Mary (Meier) Vogt. Bernice graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterloo, IA. She also took some classes at the University of Northern Iowa....

Beverly  E. Iannazzo

Beverly E. Iannazzo

Oct 27, 2018

Beverly E. Iannazzo, age 87, of Minneapolis passed away Monday, October 29, 2018. Employed by the Mpls Schools. Preceded in death by her parents, John & Theresa; loving husband of 64 years, Frank; sons, Todd and Kevin; sisters, Irene (Ted) Anderson and WillowDean Lang; daughter-in-law, Debbie Rapacz. Survived by loving children; sons Scott (Cyndee), Jeff, Mike (Barb), Jon (Kathy); grandchildren,...

Otto Leonard "Len" Anderson  Jr.

Otto Leonard "Len" Anderson Jr.

Oct 27, 2018

Otto Leonard “Len” Jr., age 83, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on October 27. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.  Owner and operator of service stations and Goodyear Tire stores in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities area for more than 50 years, he was a proud Minneapolis South alumnus, class of...

Charlotte  Evelyn Connoy

Charlotte Evelyn Connoy

Oct 27, 2018

Charlotte Evelyn Connoy, 95, of Maple Grove, formerly of Crystal passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert; brothers, Franklin, Marvin and Jerry Blomquist; sister, Kathy Schroer. Charlotte is survived by children, Mary (Chuck) Perry, Rob (Gwyn) Connoy, Mark Connoy, Jean (Dale) Pearson and Teresa (Scott) Swanson; 12 grandchildren, Beth, Dave, Erin,...

Daniel  J. Peterson

Daniel J. Peterson

Oct 27, 2018

Daniel "Danny" Jerry Peterson, age 62, of New Hope. Passed away October 27, 2018.  Preceded in death by his mother, Violet (nee Nichols). Survived by his father, Jerry (Evelyn), of Tucson, AZ; brother, Larry (Karen), of Columbia Heights, MN; nephews, Curtis (Elizabeth), of Chicago, IL, and Bryan, of Columbia Heights, MN. Daniel will also be greatly missed by his...

Janet  Muriel (née Ralston)  Johnson

Janet Muriel (née Ralston) Johnson

Oct 26, 2018

Janet Muriel Johnson (née Ralston), died peacefully on October 26, 2018 at the age of 97 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Janet is survived by her younger sister Charlotte Patricia Phelps (husband Gilbert), sister-in-law Hazel Ralston, son Warren Johnson (wife Louise), daughter Lucinda Suplick (husband Mike), daughter Lauri Johnson (husband David Roberson), daughter Genevieve Johnson (husband Mike Kinnee), six grandchildren and...

Margaret  Mary Lerach

Margaret Mary Lerach

Oct 25, 2018

Margaret Mary (Schlegel) Lerach, 95, of New Hope, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by loving husband, Wally; son, Stephen; sisters, Adelaide, Evangeline and Romana; brothers, Vincent, Ivo and Arman. She is survived by sons, Kevin and Terry(Renata); daughters, Kathryn (Jon) Soland and Barbara (David) DeGroy; daughter-in-law, Ann Rivard; grandchildren,...

Eleanore  R. Florek

Eleanore R. Florek

Oct 24, 2018

Eleanore Rita (Secora) Florek of St. Therese, New Hope, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 24, 2018 with her son Randy Florek and his wife Margaret at her side.  Eleanore was born on December 1, 1925 to Louis and Margaret (Gnitka) Secora in Montrose, Minnesota.  She married Eugene Florek at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly, Minnesota, on June...

Joe  E. Michels

Joe E. Michels

Oct 23, 2018

Joe Michels, 74, of Savage, has "Gone Fishing with God" on 10-23-2018. Joe was preceded in death by Bob and Peg Michels. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 52 years, Jan; son Dan (Dawn); daughters Chris(Chuck)Bichler, and Kate Rizo; sister Mary Michels; seven grandchildren Kristi, Alex, Zach, Brandon,Chase, Maddie and Gavin; two great- grandsons Brayden and...

Dorothy  M. Nies

Dorothy M. Nies

Oct 23, 2018

Dorothy Nies, age 90, formerly of Robbinsdale passed away on Oct 23, 2018 in Alexandria, MN. Dorothy was born February 15, 1928 in Mpls, the oldest of 19 children. God and family were very important to Dorothy.  She had a feisty personality and spoke with candor and sincerity. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred; brother,...

John  "Jack" Kroger

John "Jack" Kroger

Oct 22, 2018

John “Jack” Kroger, age 89, of New Hope, passed away peacefully Oct. 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by wife, parents, two brothers-in-law and a grandson. Jack is survived by seven children, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three sisters, a brother and brother-in-law, and other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial The Church of St....

Ervin  J. Rademacher

Ervin J. Rademacher

Oct 22, 2018

Ervin J. Rademacher, age 71 of Plymouth, and many years in the Hamel area. He passed away October 22, 2018. Ervin is survived by daughter Tammy Rademacher (Thad Heltemes), Jason Rademacher (Tracie), Sarah Perrine (Matt) and Cindy Johnson (Jason); grandchildren Henry, Areesa, Iethan, Gavin, Eden, Julia, Ryan, Drew, Derek, & Seth; many siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews and extended family....