Obituaries
Joseph Robert Gibney
Jul 22, 2018
Joe was a Philadelphia native, a proud veteran of the US Navy and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He enjoyed a career of many years with Control Data. In life, he was fond of golfing, boating, traveling to warm winter places and a quiet happy hour appreciating a martini. He was preceded in death by his brother...
Lillian (Kotula) Mitchell
Jul 22, 2018
Survived by daughter, Mary Joy Becker and husband, Kurt; son, Fr. John Mitchell; grandchildren, Chris Mitchell Jr., Alicia Morisset and husband, Evan, Ryan Mitchell, Alex Becker and wife, Gabrielle, Molly Becker and Jacob Becker; great-grandchildren, Abby, Ellie and Izzy; brother, Lester Kotula and wife, Jeanette; many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Marion Rowbottom
Jul 22, 2018
Marion L. Rowbottom (Glosimodt), age 96 of Plymouth, passed away July 22, 2018. Survived by brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Lois Rowbottom; nieces, Sharon, Susan, Deborah, Dawn and Diane; special neighbors, Jean Ranisate, Jody and Gene Boughton; church friends, Karalee Brunjes and Arlyce Lou Theis. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Clara Glosimodt; sister, Grace; and loving husband,...

David M. Parenteau
Jul 20, 2018
Wonderful husband to Michelle; great dad of Nick, Joe and Sam; also survived by mother, Marilyn Parenteau; sister, Holly (Don) Redepenning; brother, Scott (Dawn) Little; sister, Jennifer (John) Boyd; mother-in-law, Karen Sporna; sister-in-law, Andrea (Rob) Dane; nieces, Libby & Maggie Dane; special family friend, Kim Walter who helped us through everything and many friends and colleagues. Preceded in death by,...
James Patrick Trainor, Jr.
Jul 19, 2018
James Patrick Trainor, Jr., age 94 of Eden Prairie & Edina. He is survived by wife Florence; 2 sisters-in-law & nieces and nephews. Jim was a graduate of De La Salle High School and the University of MN School of Journalism. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II and the former Director of Public Relations at Minnegasco for...
David M. Milkes
Jul 18, 2018
David M. Milkes age 44 of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2018. He is survived by his sons, Tyler, Parker and Asher and their mother, Jessica; his partner, Tammie Ellingson and her children; mother, Nancy Milkes; father, Bill (Edith) Milkes; other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, July 23 from 5 -8 pm with memory sharing at 7...
Robert Arnold Thielbar
Jul 17, 2018
Bob Theilbar of Medina, MN passed away at home on July 17, 2018 at age 81. Bob was preceded in death by Jeanne, his wife of 51 years; sons, David and Tom; parents, Raymond and Clarabelle; brother-in-law, Carl Beck. Survived by sons, Mike and Steve (Lisle), granddaughters, Mila and Sylvie; sisters, Eva Beck and Doris (Daniel) Mitchell of Park...
James R. Canter
Jul 17, 2018
James R. Canter “Jim” of Wayzata passed away peacefully after a brief illness a day after turning 72. Jim is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Sharon (Kalbfleisch) Canter; daughters, Laurie (John) Musielak and Jennifer (Scott) Vogland; grandchildren, Matthew and Samantha Musielak; and brother, John (Jean) Canter. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and...
Matthew C. LaBissoniere
Jul 16, 2018
Matthew C. LaBissoniere age 86 of Crystal. Survived by wife Pat; daughters Rebecca (Tom) Trump, Jeanne (Ron) Cockriel, Bridgette (Michael Remington) LaBissoniere; son Paul (Alana); daughter Julene Glassman. 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, July 24 at the Church of St. Mary of the Lake, 105 N. Forestview Lane, Plymouth. Visitation Tuesday ...
Raymond I. Tompkins
Jul 15, 2018
Raymond I. Tompkins, 78, of Maple Grove, formerly of Robbinsdale, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018. Employed with the MTC Bus Co. for 40 yrs, Ray was a member of Union Local #1005. He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond O. and Lorraine M. Tompkins; brother, Robert; sister, Phyllis. Ray is survived by loving wife of 54 years, Jan;...
Dorothy M. Velner
Jul 14, 2018
Dorothy M. Velner age 83, of Crystal. Preceded in death by husband, George; parents and sister, Margaret Laurent. Survived by; children, Gregory (Chari), Daniel, Thomas (Kim), Lisa (Paul) Dooley-Tobako, Cheri (Jeff) Sandoval, and Kathleen Velner; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Meister, Mary Ester Blumb and Carole Anderson; other relatives and many friends. Memorial Mass 11 AM Monday, July...

David A. Dahle
Jul 14, 2018
Graveside services for David will be Friday, August 24 at 1:45 pm at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. We will meet at Assembly Area #2 at approximately 1:30 to gather as a group to proceed to the Committal Area.
Eva R. Radde
Jul 13, 2018
Eva R. Radde, age 98 of St. Louis Park passed away Friday, July 13, 2018. Eva was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and longtime volunteer at the VA hospital. She is preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Kenneth. Survived by sons, Richard (Diane), Kenneth (Bonnie) and Jeffrey (Susan); grandchildren; great grandchildren; sister, Lil Hedensten. Thank you...
Daniel I. Untiedt
Jul 13, 2018
Daniel I. Untiedt, age 73 of Edina, MN and Vero Beach, FL passed away peacefully on July 13, 2018. Dan is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Dawson) Untiedt, brother, Tom and parents, Agnes and Rudy. Dan is survived by his daughters, Angie (John) Jerabek, Stephanie Untiedt and Beth (Mike) Heimer, his wife Carolyn Untiedt, his sisters Mary...
Mason Christopher De Master
Jul 12, 2018
Mason Christopher DeMaster, Age 1, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Minnesota Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis with his Mommy and Daddy by his side. Mason was born June 29, 2017 at Masonic Children’s Hospital with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. He was a very tough little fighter who endured much. He is now in his new home...
Arthur Finklea
Jul 11, 2018
Arthur Julius Finklea, Born November 13, 1924, in Foley, Alabama, passed away July 11, 2018 in Milwaukie, Oregon. Arthur attended Pensacola High School and in February 1943 enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Art was in active duty during WWII in India and Guam. After the war Art moved to Minneapolis, where he met his bride to be Mary...
Peter B. Strommen
Jul 10, 2018
Peter Biorn Strommen, age 50, of Excelsior, Minnesota took his final flight home to be with our Lord and Savior. Peter was born in Northfield, Minnesota on April 11, 1968 to Judith (Bernie) Strommen and Peter Krusa and lovingly adopted by Eric Strommen in 1972. He died on July 10, 2018 of a heart attack while biking in Colorado....

Daniel Fortin
Jul 9, 2018
Dan Fortin was born on March 13, 1941, and died on July 9, 2018, at age 77. He was preceded in death by parents Emil and Harriet Fortin, and his aunt Esther Fortin. He is survived by cousins Dorothy Leathers, Joanne Torborg, Gerald Fortin, and Pat Zachau. Dan attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from De La Salle...
Daniel D. Everson
Jul 9, 2018
Daniel D. Everson, age 68 of Plymouth passed away July 9, 2018 from complications of Corticobasal Degeneration, a rare, progressive neurological disorder. He handled his disease with dignity and acceptance. He never once said “Why me?”. Dan’s wish has been granted as his brain has been donated to the Mayo Clinic to further research for a cure. Dan graduated from...
Merle D. Mattson
Jul 9, 2018
Merle D. Mattson age 80 of Plymouth, passed away July 9, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Cyrus Mattson, Gladys Clark, step-father, Floyd Clark; brother, Dr. James Mattson and his loving wife, Sandra, who passed away only 15 days earlier.
Merle attended the University of Minnesota, where he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma fraternity....
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