Obituaries
Elizabeth Cassady (Betty) Shackle
May 17, 2019
Elizabeth(Betty) Cassady Shackle, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019, with family at her side while holding her son Tom’s hand.
Born in Thief River Falls to Claude and Edythe Cassady on February 12,1924. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard; son, Richard; brothers, Thomas and Melford Cassady and sister, Mercedes Cassady. Survived by son,...
Shirley Louise Bowman Lilienthal
May 17, 2019
Lilienthal, Shirley Bowman
Formerly of Isle, MN went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2019 at age 91. Preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Bowman and Lloyd Lilienthal; parents, Hylah and Lewis Montgomery; sisters, Marilyn (Jerry) Scott, Joyce Clark; brother, Earl Montgomery. Survived by children, Sandra (Wayne) Remme, David (Nancy) Bowman, Sharon (Mike) Dukinfield,...
Russell Harold Peterson
May 16, 2019
Russell Peterson
of Plymouth died May 16, 2019 at age 86. Survived by Betty, his wife of 64 years; children, Susan (Phillip) Fantle, Pam Peterson, Scott Peterson and Jon (Tammy) Peterson; grandchildren, Jacob, Jenna and Alec Fantle, Chris, Katie, Charles, Claire, Natalie and Ethan Peterson; great-grandchildren, Scottie and Michael; brother, Carlton Peterson.
Memorial Service 7pm...
Fabian Patrick O'Connell
May 15, 2019
FABIAN PATRICK O’CONNELL age 93, died May 15, 2019, originally from Minneapolis, MN.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Loretta, son James, brother Raymond, and sister Audrey Butler. He is survived by his sister Mary Joan Meagher, children Julie (Tom Rodel), Glenn (Patty) and Steven (Cindy), grandchildren Kaitlin, Ryan (Stephanie), Justin, Leandra, and Bradford....
Joseph George Wierschem
May 14, 2019
Joseph G. Wierschem, age 95 of St. Therese Apartments, New Hope, passed away May 14, 2019.
Survived by loving wife of 71 years, Louise; children John (Diane) Wierschem, Dr. Catherine (Paul) Gatto, Joseph (Debra) Wierschem, Thomas (Mary) Wierschem, Barbara Wierschem & Mary Wierschem; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Nicholas and Theresa...
Elaine M. Gifford
May 14, 2019
Survived by daughter, Meghan Bittersweet; daughter-in-law, Francine Gifford; grandchildren, Chris, Jason, Andy, Erin, Ben, Dawn and Greg, 15 great-grandchildren; family and friends.
Preceded in death by sons, Robert Gifford III and Steven Gifford.
Visitation Gearty-Delmore - Robbinsdale Chapel Thursday, May 30, 2019 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Email Details 3888 W Broadway...
Frances E. Zimmerman
May 14, 2019
Zimmerman, Frances E., age 86 of New Hope passed away 5/14/2019. Survived by loving husband of 63 years, Phillip; children, Linda and Todd (Vicky); grandchildren, Eric and Allysa; great-grandchildren, Mason and Miyah; sister, Lillian Ritter; brother, Carl (Jo) Leuthardt; other relatives and friends. Fran was the 10 th of 11 children. She enjoyed playing cards at the Crystal and...
JoAnne A. Torborg
May 13, 2019
Torborg, JoAnne A., age 96 of Golden Valley passed away May 13, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Leo; brothers, Paul, Rev. Lloyd and Kenneth Fortin; and infant daughter, Elizabeth. Survived by children, Dory (Bruce) Hyde, Mark, Mary (Charles) Slavek and Tom (Kristine); grandchildren, Jacob, Emily, Anna, Allegra, Anne and Evan; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Dorothy) Fortin; other relatives...
Ruth M. Barlow
May 12, 2019
Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Mary (Nechak) Penberthy; sisters, Jeanne Cramblit (Penberthy), Carol Barlow (Penberthy) and brother, Jim Penberthy.
Survived by daughter, Donna Barlow and sister, Donna Erickson (Penberthy) and many other relatives and friends that will miss her very much.
Visitation The Church of St. Joseph the Worker Sunday,...
Andrew John Zurek
May 11, 2019
Andrew John Zurek
Our loving son, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 11, 2019 at age 29. Andrew was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara and is survived by his father, John; sisters, Lauren (Jeff Larson) and Melanie (Andrew Gelling); brother, Brian; girlfriend, Mariah Major; his beloved dog, Cooper, and many other family members...
Kenneth Patrick Couri
May 10, 2019
Kenneth Patrick Couri, 58, of Maple Grove, Minnesota passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. A medical marvel, Ken fought off cancer for 8 years, before going to rest peacefully surrounded by his family and friends.
The son of Anthony and Maureen Couri of Peoria, Illinois, he married the love of his life, Ilda Khattar, in 1983...
Judith Ada Williams
May 9, 2019
Judith Ada Williams, born June 26, 1916, joined the Lord on May 9, 2019.
She is loved and survived by daughters, Sue Rawlings, Nancy Alderman (Roger Olson) and son-in-law, Chet Bandemer. Also survived by grandchildren, Ron (Janeen) Kohl, Sandra Kohl, Lisa Jo Bandemer, Todd (Lisa) Bandemer, Lori (Jess) Feltl, Shawn (Diane) Alderman, Bobby (Denise) Alderman, Josh (Jen)...
Marjorie E. (Fourre) Sabourin
May 9, 2019
Marjorie E. (Fourre) Sabourin, passed away peacefully in her home on May 9th, at the age of 86.
She was preceded in death by husband, Glynn; son, David; and special companion, Mel Mastley.
Marjorie is survived by son, Paul (Lisa); daughter, Judy (Tim) Hoover; seven beloved grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and treasured friends.
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Dianne M. Anderson
May 9, 2019
Dianne M. Anderson, age 75 of Plymouth, passed away May 9th.
Dianne is survived by husband Don; daughters Christine (Jeff) Jagerson, Kelly (Rob) Friesen & Nichole (Josh) Opiola; grandchildren Michael, Lauren, Kyle, Olivia, Elliot, Tessa, & Quinn; sisters Delores Albert & Pat (Cliff) Kuster.
She was preceded in death by parents Albert and Evelyn LaFaive...
Charlotte L. Wollman
May 8, 2019
Wollman, Charlotte L., age 94 of St Therese in New Hope, passed away May 8. Preceded in death by husband Robert, son Bob, sister Dolores Swirtz, brothers William and Robert Mitchell. Survived by children Susan (Dennis) Bodem, Steve Wollman, Dan (Tracie) Wollman, Carolyn (Brian) Aydt & Mark (Mary) Wollman; 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial...
Douglas "Dick" Marshall Nelson
May 8, 2019
Douglas (“Dick”) Marshall Nelson, age 74, was born on August 12, 1944, in Brainerd, MN. He died surrounded by his loving family on May 8, 2019, from complications related to metastatic prostate cancer. He was the eighth child out of nine born to John A. and Veronica “Fronie” V. Nelson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic...
Michele Colette Jacobsen
May 8, 2019
Survived by nieces and nephews, Kathy Congdon, Michele J. Jacobsen, Pam Laqua, Theresa Ross, Steven Jacobsen, Mary Beth Randall, Connie Jacobsen, Timothy Jacobsen, Patricia Jacobsen and their families.
Preceded in death by parents, Jeanette and Marvin Jacobsen; brother, Ronald (Betty) Jacobsen and nephew, Christopher Jacobsen.
Michele worked for many years at the Kidney Transplant Clinic...
Ione Barbara Hurley
May 7, 2019
Ione Barbara Hurley, age 100, a 61 year resident of St. Louis Park, died on May 7, 2019.
Ione was born June 7, 1918 in Phillips, WI, raised in Glidden, WI, and in 1939 moved to Minneapolis, where she met and married Jeremiah (Jerry) Hurley. Ione contributed to the allied effort during World War II by packing...
Philip W. Andrzejek
May 6, 2019
Philip W. Andrzejek age 84 of Robbinsdale, passed away May 6, 2019.
Survived by wife Constance; sons Michael, John and Matthew (Margie); grandchildren Jacob, Alec, Alexander, James, Gabriel, Elias, Mary, Samuel, Isaac and Joseph; siblings Mary Sterzinger, Jim and Richard Andrzejek and Caroline Nuytten.
Preceded in death by parents Walter and Leona; brothers Stanley and...
LaVonne "Bonnie" Kemling
May 6, 2019
LaVonne H. “Bonnie” Kemling, age 90 of Edina.
Preceded in death by husband Floyd L. Kemling.
Survived by daughter Bethann Kemling (Scott Prost); son Scott Kemling (Amy Schierts); grandchildren Rachel Prost, Caleb Prost, and Isabella Kemling.
Bonnie was a retiree of Dayton’s Stores and a longtime member of TOPS.
Interment Monday...
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