Obituaries
Robert Jack Currier
Aug 25, 2018
Robert Jack Currier known as “Jack” passed away on August 25, 2018 at the age of 97.
Jack was born in Duluth, MN October 23, 1920 to parents, Fred Currier Sr. and Harriette Currier (Close). Jack was a graduate of Central High School in Duluth, MN.
Following high school Jack came to Minneapolis, MN at...
Carol Smith
Aug 24, 2018
Carol Francene (Weber) Smith, was one of two children of Clayton and Agnes (Hawkinson) Weber, born November 21, 1936 in Sterling, Illinois. She grew up on a farm in north central Illinois, and graduated from Prophetstown Community High School, Prophetstown, Illinois. Her graduate degree was earned at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois.
Carol married Charles P. Smith...
John Obinger
Aug 24, 2018
John A. Obinger, age 94 of Plymouth, passed away August 24 th . Survived by son Art Obinger; sister Bernice Besonen; brothers-in-law and sisters–in-law; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Elaine; and brothers Ed, Frank and Walt Obinger. John was a proud member of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps.) and a 3 ½ year veteran of WWII...
Clifford Wallace
Aug 23, 2018
Clifford F. Wallace, age 97 of Plymouth, passed away at home on August 23 rd . Survived by loving wife of 69 years, Marlys; daughters Marilyn (James) Wolf and Janet Wallace; son Wayne (Debbie); grandchildren Rachel, Jacob, Becky, Toolie, Eric, Michael, Victoria, Matthew, Olivia, and Sophia; great granddaughter Grace. Preceded in death by brothers Gerald and Mahlon. Cliff graduated...
E. Fay Bredesen
Aug 22, 2018
Fay was born October 19, 1927 in Minneapolis and was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. She was an avid golfer and member of the Golden Valley Country Club. Preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 68 years, Roger, and by parents Allan and Hazel Stevens. She is loved and will be deeply missed by ...
Ciaara Estar
Aug 21, 2018
Ciaara K. Estar aka Carol E. Savage age 65, of Plymouth, MN died August 21, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents John and Katy Savage and by her husband, Jackson D. Rains. Ciaara won a scholarship at age 15, and studied at United World Colleges, Atlantic College in Wales; she went on to complete her baccalaureate studies at...
Lauren M. Daniels
Aug 20, 2018
Lauren M. Daniels age 26 of Maple Grove, died peacefully in her sleep on August 20. Survived by loving parents Paul and Jenny Daniels; brother Joshua; grandparents Al and Marian Daniels & Fran Magner; aunts and uncles Mike (Brenda) Daniels, Deb (Karla) Daniels, Teresa (Norm) Boll, Tim (Carrie) Magner, Chris (Deb) Magner and Shawn (Kris) Magner; special friend Patrick...
Ruth K. Cibuzar
Aug 19, 2018
Ruth K. Cibuzar, 83, of New Hope, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Ruth (Storer) Cibuzar; siblings, Jean Ruud, Joseph, Paul and R Cibuzar; nephew, Alan Cibuzar. Ruth is survived by sister-in-law, Ardyce Cibuzar; nephews, Paul, Mark and Jon; nieces, Ann, Barbara and Karen; several great- and great great- nieces and...
Dino Pirolo
Aug 19, 2018
Dino H. (Enrico) Pirolo, 86, died August 19, 2018, of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis at home in Maple Grove, MN, surrounded by his loving family.
Dino was born January 19, 1932, in Caspian, MI. He married his high school sweetheart, Eloise Joan Anderson, of Stambaugh, MI, in 1953. That same year, he graduated from Michigan Technological University with...
Jeanne Marie O'Brien
Aug 19, 2018
Jeanne M. O’Brien, of Zimmerman formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away August 19, 2018 at age 63. For several years Jeanne worked as a receptionist for Park Nicollet which helped fulfill her passion for helping others. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially playing games. She was witty, funny, and made her own rules. She never knew a...
Cynthia Ann Swanson
Aug 18, 2018
Cynthia Swanson (Raines) age 60, of Anoka passed away on October 18, 2018 with her loving children by her side. Preceded in death by grandsons, Jackson and Jude Strahan; step-father, John H. Thomsen; brother, John M. Thomsen; paternal and maternal grandparents. Cindy will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Survived by father, Bruce (Pam) Swanson; mother,...
John Paul Kuziej
Aug 18, 2018
John Kuziej was born September 5, 1922 to Bruno and Lillian (Rusnak) Kuziej in Phillips, Wisconsin. Soon afterward he was received as a child of God in Holy Baptism in a Phillips Lutheran Church.
During his childhood, John attended elementary and high school in Phillips. It was in high school that he met the love of his...

John E. Iacono
Aug 17, 2018
John E. Iacono, 81, of St. Louis Park, graduated into Real Life on Friday, August 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by son, Jonathan; parents, John and Jean. John is survived by loving wife of 50 years, Connie; daughters, Amy (David) Straight and Rebecca (Matt) Wahl; grandsons, Ryan, William and Nathan; granddaughters, Sophia, Sarah, Sydney and Shelby; sisters, Pauline,...
John Thomas Abel Kemper
Aug 16, 2018
John died at home on Thursday, August 16, 2018 with his wife at his side after a brief battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Leo; godfather, Jeff Herrity. Survived by wife, Heather; children, Gabriel (18), Evelyn (14) and Hera (8); mother, Barbara Kemper; brother, Joseph Kemper; mother and father-in-law, Ellen and Dick Abel; brother-in-law, Kevin (Kristin) Abel;...
Maxine M. Kasa
Aug 16, 2018
Preceded in death by her parents, Agnes (Ohnstad) and Fred Kasa. Survived by many cousins, relatives and friends.
Graveside Service Urland Lutheran Church Cemetery Saturday, September 08, 2018 2:00 PM Email Details 6940 County Road 9 Boulevard Cannon Falls, Minnesota 55009 Directions
Dona Castonguay
Aug 14, 2018
Dona Marie (nee Otto) Castonguay lived and served every moment of her 89 long years. As an extraordinary servant to others, she finds her place in Heaven at the table of those who have gone before her. Her love extended to her husband George Castonguay, parents Othmar and Elsie Otto, brother Norbert, sisters Blanche, Jane and Mariana and her in-laws....
Kathleen Thiede
Aug 11, 2018
Kathleen M. Thiede, age 74, passed away peacefully on August 11. Kathleen touched countless lives with her hospitality and generosity. She appreciated this world’s beauty in all its forms: flowers, the arts, and the faces of those around her. After retiring from nursing, Kathleen volunteered for many years at Risen Christ, an inner-city Catholic school educating students from under-resourced...
Margaret Ann Murphy
Aug 11, 2018
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mary Murphy; siblings, Donald Murphy, Marian Mills and Joyce Cadwell. She is survived by siblings, Harold (Catherine) Murphy and Doris Moody; in-laws, Alma Murphy and Gayle Gontarek; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Margaret was born and raised in St. Paul, MN. She lived in much loved San Francisco,...
Kathleen R. Struck
Aug 10, 2018
Kathleen R. Struck (Kapsner) of Plymouth, passed away August 10, 2018 at age 73. Kathy was born in Starbuck, MN, graduated from Princeton H.S. and the College of St. Benedict. Upon graduation she worked as a Med. Tech. at a Benedictine health center in the Bahamas for 2 years. She lived in Denver for 4 years where she met...
Karen Lee Beyer
Aug 10, 2018
Karen L. Beyer, age 60 of Mpls, passed away August 10, 2018. Survived by children, Jason Parson, Nikki Billmeyer (Barry) and Katie Beyer; grandchildren, Alayla and Alarik; siblings, Debora Kuharski (Ron), Steve Beyer (Tara), William Beyer, John Beyer (Nancy) and JoAnn Adams (Damen); nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Patricia; and her...
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