Obituaries

Paul  Frank Fischer

Paul Frank Fischer

Jul 4, 2018

Paul Frank Fischer, 87, of Plymouth, passed away Wed., July 4, 2018. Paul was the founder and longtime owner of the Midwest Northern Nut Company. Flying and golf were his two biggest loves, after his family. He was preceded in death by loving wife, Lorraine; brother, George. Paul is survived by children, Linda (James) Hagberg, Laure (Jon Pappone) Rockman, Timothy...

Eugene  C. Gustafson

Eugene C. Gustafson

Jul 4, 2018

Eugene C. Gustafson, age 84 of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully on July 4 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by wife Cecilia, parents, Carl and Alma, sister, Phyllis Beckstrom. He is survived by sons, Thomas (Sue Ann) and Robert; daughters, Nancy (Richard) Cyr and Carol (Jeffery) Haff; grandchildren, Mikayla, Jennifer, Matthew, Paul, Kelly, Ryan,...

Beverly  R. McLaughlin

Beverly R. McLaughlin

Jul 4, 2018

Beverly R. McLaughlin, age 86 of Crystal. Along with her husband, Jim, Beverly owned and operated the Robins Nest A&W for 25 years and in 1963 founded the McLaughlin Tax Service. In her earlier years she was a Field Agent for 4-H and a proud member of the Tri-T Sisters and alumnus of the School of Agriculture at the U...

Luke  J. Korbmacher

Luke J. Korbmacher

Jul 3, 2018

Korbmacher, Luke J.

Age 38 of Medina.  Survived by wife Emily; children Dylan Joseph, William Luke, and Lauren Mary Korbmacher; mother Kim Becquer; sisters Michelle Kelly (Daniel), Mara Korbmacher (Sarah Steichen) &  Bonnie Enger; brothers Daniel Korbmacher, Aaron Becquer (Farrell Meehan), Jordan Becquer (Moriah); father-in-law and mother-in-law William & Kay Dolan; sisters-in-law Kelly Dolan Lange (Ben) and...

Eddie  Dean Grahn

Eddie Dean Grahn

Jul 2, 2018

Eddie Grahn, local stock car racer from the 1960’s died July 2, 2018 at age 76. Preceded in death by brother, Dennis. Survived by sons, Ron (Verlee) and Rich (Kathy); grandsons, Ryan, Nick (Stacy) and Jonathan; sisters, June and Ethel and other relatives and friends.

Gathering for family and friends 4-7pm Thursday, July 5 at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth...

Elvira Hanson

Elvira Hanson

Jul 1, 2018

Elvira Hanson, age 97 of Savage went to be with the Lord on July 1. Elvira was born on Oct 1, 1920, the oldest of 7 children.  She grew up on a farm near Winthrop, MN.  In 1948, she met Miles Hanson at a Mpls business school, and they married shortly after.  Together, they started Auto-Miles, an auto parts...

Earl  J. Baker

Earl J. Baker

Jun 30, 2018

Earl J. Baker, 92, of Mpls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 30, 2018. A WWII Navy veteran, Earl worked for the Mpls Park Board for 30 years. Earl was preceded in death by beloved wife, Florence; son-in-law, James Anderson; two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by children, Margaret (Dan) Siers, Rose Anderson, Jim (Kathleen),...

Joseph  "Buddy" Judge

Joseph "Buddy" Judge

Jun 30, 2018

Joseph H. “Buddy” Judge of Crystal. Survived by wife, Mary Ann; daughter, Brenda (Michael) Daniels, son, Bret; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son, Bryan. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

Visitation one hour before the service at the funeral home. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. SERVICES Funeral Service

Friday, July...

Donna  Rae Belawski

Donna Rae Belawski

Jun 29, 2018

Donna Rae Belawski Our dearly loved Donna passed away at home after a three year battle with multiple myeloma on June 29, 2018 at age 85. Preceded in death by parents, Alphonse and Leona Froehling and sister, Joan Burris. Survived by Donald, her loving husband of 66 years; their children: Debbie (Jeff) Reinholdz, Dan (Carol) Belawski, David Belawski and...

Wesley Gunnare

Wesley Gunnare

Jun 28, 2018

Wes B. Gunnare, 79 of Plymouth, passed away June 28, 2018. Survived by wife, Elayne; daughter, Teresa Pasquarella (Matt); daughter, Anne Gunnare McNamara (Mike), other relatives and friends. Wes had an enjoyable career as a State Farm agent for 42 years. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend to many. Anne passed away shortly after Wes. A memorial...

Robert  "Bob" Genovese

Robert "Bob" Genovese

Jun 28, 2018

Genovese, Robert J (Bob)

1933 – 2018

Husband, father, grandfather. Medtronic retiree. St. Thomas parishioner. Edina resident.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bob’s name to any of the following charities would be appreciated. https://www.alz.org/mnnd , https://www.climategen.org/ , or http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/

Visitation one hour prior to...

Ronald  D. Cox

Ronald D. Cox

Jun 27, 2018

Cox, Ronald D., age 87 of New Hope passed away 6/27/18.  Survived by wife of 60 years, Helen; children, Marjorie Schmidt, Michael (Sandy) Cox and Bennett Cox; grandchildren, Joel (Kathryn), Ross, Kaitlyn (Dustin), Karl, Josh and Josiah.  Ron was a retired 25+ year employee of the City of Maple Grove and a longtime member of Wooddale Church.  Memorial service Tuesday...

Jane Busch

Jane Busch

Jun 27, 2018

Jane Busch of Corcoran, passed away June 27, 2018 at age 96.   Preceded in death by husband, Frederick and daughter, Marlys Galzki. Survived by two sons, Fred (Linda) Busch and Carl (Pat) Busch; sister, Margie McCabe; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Gearty-Delmore - Plymouth Chapel Friday,...

Sandra  A. Mattson

Sandra A. Mattson

Jun 24, 2018

Sandra A. Mattson (Shafer) Age 80, of Edina, passed away June 24, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Victor and Alice. Sandy grew up Finlayson, MN.  She graduated from Macalester College and taught kindergarten before attending to the needs of her growing family. She enjoyed ceramics and needlepoint - winning State Fair awards for several of her works. She...

Cora  Lovena Pierick

Cora Lovena Pierick

Jun 23, 2018

Cora Lovena Pierick Loving mother and devoted friend, age 82 of Crystal MN, died Saturday evening, June 23, 2018 at the Ambassador Good Samaritan Society in New Hope, MN. Cora was born on August 19, 1935 in Benton, Iowa to Albert and Cora Hall. She was preceded in death by husband Richard and son Raymond Lyle Pierick. She is survived...

Janet M. "Jan" Carlson

Janet M. "Jan" Carlson

Jun 23, 2018

Carlson, Janet M. "Jan", age 82 of New Hope passed away peacefully at her house on 6/23/2018.  Preceded in death by husband, Donald; daughter, Sheryl; and sister, Marlene Adair.  Survived by son, Ron (Deb); grandchildren, Amy (Mike) Jones, Dan and Quinn; brothers, Rich Nelson and Andy (Val) Nelson; brother-in-law, Bill Dubisar; other relatives and good friends.  Memorial Mass of...

Janice  R. (JR)  Slama

Janice R. (JR) Slama

Jun 23, 2018

Janice Rita (“JR”) Slama peacefully entered her eternal rest at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park MN on June 23, 2018 after a fierce battle with dementia.

Born 3/11/1958 to Alvin and Rita (Rohde) Slama in Cavalier ND, JR grew up on a farm in North Dakota. She graduated as Salutatorian of...

Lisa  Melaine Page

Lisa Melaine Page

Jun 22, 2018

Preceded in death by her parents, Beverly (Brown) and David Wescott; brother, Jeff Wescott. Survived by her loving husband, James “Jamie” Page; son, Jonathon and his wife Rachael, Iowa City, IA; and daughter Kristin Page and soon-to-be son in law, Alex German, Plymouth MN; sister Cheryl Wescott Wetsch and husband Bob, Mandan, ND, brother Dean Wescott, St. Paul, MN,...

Paul Schmidt

Paul Schmidt

Jun 21, 2018

Paul R. Schmidt, age 85 of Maple Grove. Preceded in death by wife, Evangeline. Survived by children, George, Richard and Dawn Marie; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Paul retired from the Osseo School District after 37 years as a custodian.

Visitation Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel Sunday, July 15, 2018 Email Details 3888 West Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN...

Vernon "Vern" H. Walentiny

Vernon "Vern" H. Walentiny

Jun 21, 2018

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Marguerite “Margie”; parents, Caroline and Theodore; three sisters, Ida, Katherine and Bernice; six brothers, Bill, Hank, Wally, Edmund, Edwin and Raymond. Survived by sons, Joe (Janet) and John (Jeannie) Walentiny; daughters, Mary (Kevin) McAuliffe and Caroline (Jim) Brunelle; grandchildren, Amy (Chris), Denis (Erika), Maddy (Chris), Charlie, Tony, Caleb, Anna,...