Obituaries

Mark Hofstad

Mark Hofstad

May 30, 2018

Mark Hofstad of Brooklyn Park, passed away May 30, 2018 at age 56.  Preceded in death by MaryAnn, his wife of 17 years; dad, Gary and his four-legged companion Cole. He was a loving dad to his children, Matthew and Makayla.  Also survived by his mom, Gleniss; brother, Gary and wife Kate; niece Chloe; nephew, Henry and...

Vivian Cloutier

Vivian Cloutier

May 29, 2018

Vivian Cloutier age 83 of Maple Grove passed away surrounded by family on May 29, 2018 after her courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.  She is loved and will be missed by Charles, her husband of 64 years; children, Cheryl (Steve) Nohr, Chuck (Kim), Tom (Denise), Curt (MaryEllen); 9 grandchildren, Jenni, Jena, Kim, Amy, Danny, Nathan, Becky, Alex, and Clayton; 14...

Donald Miroslavich

Donald Miroslavich

May 27, 2018

Donald J. Miroslavich, of Mpls, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by wife, Christina in 2014. Survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Tuesday, June 5 at the Church of Our Lady of Victory, 5155 Emerson Ave N., Mpls, with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment...

Martha  A. Miller

Martha A. Miller

May 27, 2018

Martha A. Miller, 87, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. Martha was born in Germany and came to the U.S. from Sweden in 1958. A recent member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Plymouth, she was a 45 year member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in S. Mpls. A 15 year employee of Northwestern/Reliastar Insurance Co., Martha retired in...

Grace Bookstaver

Grace Bookstaver

May 26, 2018

Grace Bookstaver, 90, of Plymouth, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. Grace was preceded in death by husband, Francis Arnold Bookstaver; son, Stephen Bookstaver; parents, Jacob and Nellie (Hagens) Den Bleyker and four siblings. She is survived by children, Linda Sue Moore, Thomas Allan (Cathy) Bookstaver and Joy Marie Asp (Paul); ten grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three siblings; other...

Lois  E. Ripsin

Lois E. Ripsin

May 26, 2018

Lois Joined Jesus in heaven on Saturday, May 26th.  She is survived by daughter, Judy Ann Johnson; grandchildren, Jameson Andrew Gloeb Johnson (Jennifer), Felicia Lois Johnson, Bailey Jo Ann (Johnson) Araujo (Barbara) and Talia Marie Johnson; great grandchildren, Tristan Leo Gloeb and Sadie Scarlett Gloeb; sisters Avis Merhar and Marge Whalen; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Jean  M. (Lind)  Somers

Jean M. (Lind) Somers

May 25, 2018

Born on October 16, 1921 in Kittson County, MN, Jean grew up on a family farm.  Later moving to the Twin Cities, her faith remained important to her throughout her life. Jean is preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Lind and second husband, Perrie Somers. Sh​e is survived by her two daughters, Lois Bravo (Exe) and Karen...

Ellen  L. Reed

Ellen L. Reed

May 25, 2018

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tom; son, David and brother, Doug Volner. Survived by children, Steven (Diane) and Patrick (Kay) Reed, Laura (Jeff) Gray and Elizabeth (Steven) Keller; grandchildren, Nicholas (Miranda), Michael (Lea) and David Reed, Zachary and Matthew Keller, Shannon Gray; great-grandchildren Riley, Landon, Mason, Alexander, Jaxon, Jacob and Maddison Reed; sisters, Joyce Snyder and Diane...

Gavin  A. Lillie-Edwards

Gavin A. Lillie-Edwards

May 24, 2018

Lillie-Edwards, Gavin A., age 2, of Shakopee passed away unexpectedly May 24, 2018.  Survived by parents, Rose Lillie (Corey McMiller) and Jimmie Edwards III; sisters, Karrissa, Kacee, Angelique and Ariana; brothers, Tyler and Adrian; other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by sister, Jasmine and great-uncle, Patrick Dockter.  Gavin was “Mr. Magnificent” who loved everyone around him.  He had...

Dona  Rose Pope

Dona Rose Pope

May 24, 2018

Dona Rose Pope (July 31, 1927-May 24, 2018).  Surrounded by laughter and love, Dona left her earthly home for heaven. Longing to receive her were her soulmate and husband, LeRoy J. “Pope”; parents, Ed and Grace (Ronan) Quillin; brothers, Earl, Harold, Dennis; sisters, Connie & Mary Francis. Celebrating her life are her sister, Sr. Francine (Maureen) Quillin P.B.V.M.; children,...

Christina  M. Johnson

Christina M. Johnson

May 24, 2018

Christina M. Johnson, age 62 of Plymouth MN. Survived by husband Tim Johnson; son Keith Rehmel (fiancée Marylou); granddaughter Brooklyn Rehmel; parents Salvador and Irene Jaso; brothers Richard (Linda) Jaso and Randal (Deborah) Jaso; sister Donna Lile; brother-in-law Jeff Johnson and wife Signe Thompson, and beloved nieces and nephews. Chris grew up in northwest Indiana and worked at McGill/Emerson...

Margaret  E. Prehar

Margaret E. Prehar

May 23, 2018

Preceded in death by her beloved husband; Boris, daughter, Cheryle Edwards; sister, Mary Runing and brothers, Eddie and John McCabe. Survived by son, Leon Abb Barnes III; grandchildren, Candra Bennett, Lakisha (Jim) Cadet, Leon Abb Barnes IV and Myles Abb Barnes; great-grandchildren, Alaon, Maxwell, Princeton, Ajalon, Kendall, Araija and Mikayla; sister, Geraldine Sodman and brother, William McCabe; many nieces...

Delia  A. (Pouliot)  Roehl

Delia A. (Pouliot) Roehl

May 22, 2018

Born on the family farm in Corcoran Township, Minnesota on September 22, 1926 to Ephrem and Agnes Pouliot; she passed away on May 22, 2018 at home. Delia’s life centered upon her love for family and life on the farm. Preceded in death by husband, John; youngest son, Bill; two grandsons; son-in-law, Del Squiers; daughter-in-law, Lynda Roehl; brothers, Ernie...

Wanda  R. Hawkins

Wanda R. Hawkins

May 22, 2018

Hawkins, Wanda R., age 78 of Crystal passed away peacefully May 22, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband of 51 years, Earl “Skip”; siblings, Naomi, Edward Jr., Lary and B. Gale Knochenmus, Delores Adema and Aretta Jensen.  Survived by children, Beth (Gary) Tatur, Amy (Jon) Lawrence, and Douglas (Jodi); grandchildren, Naomi (Jason) Swanson, Joseph...

Claudia  J. Forrey

Claudia J. Forrey

May 21, 2018

Claudia J. Forrey, age 66 of Hastings, formerly Golden Valley. Born on Jan 31, 1952 and passed away May 21, 2018. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Psychology and St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She worked as nurse for many years on the Neuro floor, but was caregiver throughout her entire life to her...

Barbara  E. (Lane)  Loscheider

Barbara E. (Lane) Loscheider

May 20, 2018

Survived by husband, Don; mother, Genevieve Lane; brother, James Lane; sisters, Anne (Don) Eisenzimmer and Linda (Steve) Johnson;  brothers-in-law, David (Sue) Loscheider and Jerry (Georgia) Loscheider; many nieces, nephews and friends in Florida where Barb and Don wintered. Preceded in death by father, Clifford Lane and sister, Virginia Bannister.

SERVICES Visitation

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Colonel John Edmund Sobraske

Colonel John Edmund Sobraske

May 19, 2018

Colonel John “Jack” Sobraske, born 26 August 1932, died 19 May 2018. Jack attended Incarnation and St. Brigid grade schools, and St. Thomas Military Academy. He received a BS from West Point and an MS from Georgia Tech, and was trained as an army ranger. He spent 27 years in the army, including tours in Korea and...

Edward  H. Ayd  Jr.

Edward H. Ayd Jr.

May 17, 2018

Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Mary's Place or the St. Jude's Children's Research Center. SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, May 24, 2018 10:00 AM

The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus 155 County Road 24, Medina,...

Eveyln  C. Hickman

Eveyln C. Hickman

May 15, 2018

Evelyn was the world’s greatest mom, grandma and great-grandma. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence; sister, Elaine “Sis” Jacques; brothers, Lloyd and Arnie Schroeder. Survived by her sons, Jim (Dawn), Greg (Katie) and Larry Hickman; daughters, Barb (Doug) Pass and Kathy (Brad) Pass; grandchildren, Joe Hickman, Hannah Hickman, Cole (Angela) Hickman,  Julie (Jim) Reineck, Katie...

Mildred  G Larson

Mildred G Larson

May 14, 2018

Mildred G. Larson, age 96 of Plymouth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 14, 2018.  Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; daughters, Carol Larson and Kathy Aakre; sisters, Ethel Pettman and Ruth Maslowski.   She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Arlette Larson (Jo dec. ), Susan (Mike dec.) Stern , Connie Larson (Don), Joan...