Obituaries
Steven Duane Fletcher
Mar 17, 2018
Steve Fletcher, age 23 of Medina, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 due to complications from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Steve will be remembered for his passion for sports, excellent debate skills, sense of humor, vibrant personality and his love for his family and friends. Preceded in death by grandfather, Art Fletcher and grandmother, Danice Wynn. Forever in the...
Donald "Pops" E. Brace
Mar 17, 2018
Donald “Pops” Brace, age 71 of Minneapolis, MN peacefully passed away on March 17th surrounded by his loving family. Our Father was a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan that loved to watch their games every Sunday. Don was born in Minneapolis on July 28, 1946. He attended Minneapolis North High School until 1963. Don honorably served in the United States...
Mary Woodbury
Mar 15, 2018
A resident of Wayzata, formerly of Edina and St. Louis Park. She was born in Minneapolis and was a graduate of West High School, (National Honor Society) and the Minnesota School of Business. Preceded in death by Robert, her husband of 58 years; son, Joe; infant brother, William; father, Colonel Keith South; mother, Loretta Ernst Johnston; and stepfather, Leroy...
Warren Howard Anderson
Mar 14, 2018
Warren was born on June 9, 1924 to George and Bertha “Byrdie” Anderson, and was raised in North Minneapolis. After graduating from Patrick Henry in 1943, he enlisted and served in the United States Navy. Following his honorable discharge he returned home. He was first introduced to Donna Wagner on a blind date, and on December 28, 1951 they...
Albert L. "Al" Saari
Mar 14, 2018
Dr. Albert “Al” Saari, 81, of Plymouth, MN went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 14, 2018. Albert was born in Askel, MI in 1937. Maternal grandmother Anna Lantto Naasko raised him on the family farm after his mother died in 1939. He graduated from John A. Doelle School in 1955. He earned a...
Mary Thell
Mar 13, 2018
Preceded in death by husband Michael. Survived by nieces and nephews, Mary Jo (Jim) Smith, Dan (Karen) Ruberto and Deb (Dan) Solt; many great-nieces and great-nephews including, Michael (Michelle) Smith and Joe (Hanna) Smith; many great-great-nieces and nephews including, Tanner and Brynn Smith. Mary was a long time member of Sacred Heart Church.
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John Patrick Connors
Mar 13, 2018
John P. Connors, 92, longtime resident of Robbinsdale, MN. Passed away March 13, 2018. Preceded in death by wife Gail and daughter Deborah. He is survived by daughter Bridget, granddaughter Thomasina (Tommi), remarkable great grandsons Jamison and Declan, special cousins Drs. Marv and Kathy Brooks and Tom and Deborah Tharaldson and many friends. Known to many as Papa, he...
Barbara Thorgrimson
Mar 13, 2018
Barbara Jean Thorgrimson, age 85, formerly of Golden Valley passed away on March 13, 2018 at Maranatha Care Center. Barb was a non-traditional wife, mother, and grandmother. Barb preferred being on the tennis court or playing other sports to domestic chores. She played tennis and golf her whole life, she even taught tennis lessons. She participated in the Senior...
Alden William Keiski
Mar 12, 2018
In 1956 he married his high school sweetheart, Faye Beth Francis. While at UMD he became a student minister serving churches in Cromwell, McGregor and Fleming, MN. He entered Garrett Theological Seminary to become a Methodist minister and served at the time in Wellington, IL and Kasson, MN. After Ordination he served Park Ave., Eden Prairie, Owatonna, Olivet (Robbinsdale)...

Colleen Mary Remer
Mar 12, 2018
Colleen Mary Remer, of Minnetonka, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. Colleen was preceded in death by husband, John Michael; parents, Alfred and Catherine Macheledt; sister-in-law, Cheryl Lechner. She is survived by children, Austin and Amanda; sisters, Pamela Arth and Maureen Sheridan; other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.
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Greg J. Lickteig
Mar 12, 2018
Greg J. Lickteig, 65, of Edina, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2018. Greg retired from Libra Wholesale in 2017, after 20+ years of employment. An avid Gopher hockey fan, Greg volunteered in Prison Ministry at Lino Lakes. Music was a big part of his life. He is survived by son, David (Mirinda); sister, Diane...
David R. Benz
Mar 12, 2018
David R. Benz, 62, of Plymouth passed away on March 12, 2018. He is survived by sons, Brian (Emily) and Jared; granddaughter, Lucy; former wife and friend, Janet (Bruce Meyer); brothers, Jim and John (La Vada); sister, Mary (Chuck) Brenner and many nieces, nephews, friends, and lifelong friends, Glenn and Joan Affeldt. He was preceded in death by son,...

Klarita Ann Wildhaber
Mar 11, 2018
Klarita Ann Wildhaber, 56, of Newnan, GA, formerly of New Hope, MN, passed peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 11, 2018. Born December 5, 1961, she was a daughter of Ellroy George Wildhaber and the late Mary Kathaleen “Keeny” Monaghan Wildhaber. She was retired from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta where she served as Vice President of Marketing and Public...
Arivia Phillips
Mar 10, 2018
Arivia M.Phillips, a ge 57 of Robbinsdale, passed away March 10, 2018. Survived by loving husband, Terry; children, Edward (Katherine), Lillian, John and Teddy; grandchildren, Marlon and Braylon; siblings, Eric, Karen, Ethel, Kevin, Kimberly, Jennifer and Patrick; many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, March 23rd at the Church of the Ascension, 1723 Bryant...
Josephine "JoAnn" Wintheiser
Mar 10, 2018
Member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward; granddaughter, DeAnna Wintheiser; one brother and three sisters. Survived by children, Don (Melissa), Mike (Judy), Mark, Joel (Denise), Chris (Melody), Alan (Amy), Dale, Ann (Jeff) Lande; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Private interment Fort Snelling. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred....

Roger L. Dissmeyer
Mar 9, 2018
Roger L. Dissmeyer, age 73, of Brooklyn Park, passed away March 9, 2018. Roger worked at Centerpoint Energy for 43 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Louis and Anna (Rademacher) Dissmeyer; brothers, Donald and Lavern Dissmeyer; sister, Melvadeen Will and daughter Stephanie Josephson. Roger is survived by wife of 52 years, Patricia; son, Jeffrey; one daughter; three...
Norma Phelps
Mar 9, 2018
Norma Ritz Phelps, 89, died peacefully, surrounded by her children, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on her beloved husband Ned’s birthday, March 9, 2018. She lived in Wayzata, MN for over sixty years. She is preceded in death by her husband E. J. “Ned” Phelps Jr, parents Evelyn Herron Ritz & Charles Ritz, and brother Gordon Ritz.
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Susan Kronen
Mar 9, 2018
Susan Kronen who passed through death into life early Friday Morning the 9th of March will be missed terribly. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Susan blessed all who had the pleasure to know her. At 56 years of age Susan passed from this world all too soon. She is survived by her Husband Bruce Kronen,...
Dani R. Detloff
Mar 9, 2018
Dani Rebecca Detloff age 23 formerly of Elk River, died March 9, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver. Dani was born in Minneapolis on April 6, 1994. She attended Elk River High School Where she was a member of the track and basketball teams. She also attended Bemidji State University. Dani recently...
Mark Alan Sloan
Mar 9, 2018
Mark Alan Sloan, 58, of Mpls, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018. Mark worked for the MN Dep. of Health. He loved to fish and the up-north lake property and was a true outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by father, Larry. Mark is survived by his mother, Evelyn and brother, Craig. Private family services will be planned.
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