Obituaries

Harvey  E. Djerf

Harvey E. Djerf

Sep 1, 2018

Djerf, Harvey E., age 96 of Plymouth, passed away Sept. 1, exchanging the old rugged cross for a crown. It would have been his wife Pat’s 93 rd birthday. Along with Pat, who died March 7, he was preceded in death by son Wayne and grandson Adam. Survived by children: Steve (Alva), Brian (Nancy), Laurie (Lloyd) Geving, Mary (Kent)...

Eileen  Rose Winker

Eileen Rose Winker

Aug 31, 2018

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daniel; grandson, Justin; brothers, Emmett and Terry Doherty; sisters, Theresa Shanesy and Rosemary Miller. Survived by son, Daniel (Kathi) Winker; daughter, Kathy (Dale) McKnight; grandchildren, Tara Ann, Ryan, Cortney and Heather; great-grandchildren, Alex, Riley and Ava; brother, Pat (Marlene) Doherty; sister, Loretta Churilla; many nieces and nephews.

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Gary  "Bear" Nelson

Gary "Bear" Nelson

Aug 31, 2018

Gary (Bear) L. Nelson, age 75 of Brooklyn Center, passed away on August 31. Loving husband, father (daddy) and grandpa. He is survived by wife Suzanne (Rath) Nelson; son Tom; daughter Teresa (John) Wetterhahn; step-daughter Maggie (Allen) Wagner; step-son Christopher Smith; grandchildren Nick, Royce, Danielle, Katelyn and Abbi; sister Jan (Curt) Nepsund; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Gary was...

Geoffrey  Allan Spraguer

Geoffrey Allan Spraguer

Aug 27, 2018

Survived by his loving wife, Sarah; children, Ashley (Matthew) Aponte, Karla (Kory) Smith, Brandon Howard and Joseph Pfeifer; four grandchildren; his mother, Patricia Spraguer; sisters, Flora Bush and Amanda Reese; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, Sept 18th at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway with visitation beginning at 10 AM Memorials are preferred to...

Anne  Gunnare McNamara

Anne Gunnare McNamara

Aug 26, 2018

Anne Gunnare McNamara, age 52 of Sun City West, AZ, passed away from cancer on August 26, 2018. She is survived, loved and mourned by her husband, Mike; mother, Elayne Gunnare, sister and best friend, Teresa Pasquarella (Matt); other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by father, Wes Gunnare. A memorial service for Anne and Wes will be held...

Paula Huber

Paula Huber

Aug 26, 2018

Paula L. Huber, age 78, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of North Mpls. Survived by brother, Bruce Walker; children, Pam Booth, Pat Huber, William II (Mimi) Huber, Kathy “Tina” (Chris) Clark; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and dogs, Yoshi and Casper. Preceded in death by son, Jimmy Huber; former husband, William Huber; great grandson, Christopher Clark; and...

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;...