Obituaries

Robert  Jack Currier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...