Obituaries

Robert  J. Cain

Robert J. Cain

Jun 6, 2018

Robert J. Cain, age 68 of Minneapolis, MN passed away Wednesday June 6, 2018 after a long and challenging struggle with cancer. A large and loving family as well as many friends will remember him for his gentle and sweet nature. Rob’s family expresses gratitude to the caring and compassionate staff at The Estates of Fridley. Funeral services will...

Ruth  C Julseth

Ruth C Julseth

Jun 4, 2018

Survived by husband, Gudmund Julseth; children, Donald (Debbie) Julseth, Linda (Paul) Barli; Eric (Heather) Julseth; grandson, Damon John Gudmund Barli; sister, Loretta (Steve) Bye. Preceded in death by mother, Irella Patterson Bjorlo; father, Peter Bjorlo. Ruth was a devoted Catholic throughout her life and rests in peace with the Lord.

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Marguerite "Marnie" Ella (Jencks)  Hoeger

Marguerite "Marnie" Ella (Jencks) Hoeger

Jun 3, 2018

Hoeger (Jencks)

Marguerite “Marnie” Ella, formerly of Medicine Lake, died peacefully in New Brighton, MN on June 3, 2018 at the age of 106.  Preceded in death by husbands, John Nelson and Frank Hoeger; son, Robert E. Nelson; parents, Louis LeRoy Jencks and Bertha May Gass; siblings, Ardith Anderson, Burdette “Bud” Jencks, and Everyl Nelson Hulet.  Survived...

Thomas  M. FitzPatrick

Thomas M. FitzPatrick

Jun 3, 2018

Survived by sons, Curtis and Charles; brother, Tim FitzPatrick and his wife, Judy Hovanes; sister, Maureen Murphy and her husband, David; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Norbert and Margaret FitzPatrick. Tom was a graduate of Rochester Mayo High School and a Golden Gopher football player at the U of M from 1976-80.  He had worked as...

William Bremer

William Bremer

Jun 2, 2018

William E. Bremer, age 71 of Wayzata passed away suddenly on June 2, 2018. He is survived by wife, Oann; brother, Jim Bremer and his wife, Bebe; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother, Jon Bremer. Graveside service 11 AM Thursday, June 7th at Summit Park Cemetery, 500 Wayzata Blvd W., Wayzata.

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Marilee Harrer

Marilee Harrer

Jun 2, 2018

Marilee L. Harrer, a ge 80 of Brooklyn Center, passed away June 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by husband, Michael and brother, Charlie. Survived by sons, Jeffrey and Tony; daughter, Dawn, 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Sheryl; aunt, Joyce; other relatives and friends. Memorials preferred to Susan G. Komen Foundation or donors choice.

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Bert  E. Madsen

Bert E. Madsen

Jun 1, 2018

Madsen, Bert E., age 79 of St. Paul passed away 6/1/2018.  Preceded in death by wives, Carol and Dorothy "Dottie"; daughter, Vicki; and grandson, Jessi Betts.  Survived by sons, Michael and Kelly (Julie); grandchildren, Jonie Betts, Brandon Miller, and Katrina Madsen; great-grandson, Jordan Betts; siblings, Everett (Janet), Larry (Laurel), Ann Gannong, Val, and Dave; other relatives and friends.  Memorial...

Jon  'Ryan' Benson

Jon 'Ryan' Benson

Jun 1, 2018

Jon "Ryan" Benson Age 40, of Plymouth passed away Friday June 1, 2018. He was born October 25, 1977 and graduated from Wayzata High School in 1997 and went on to attend Augsburg College for Business Management. He started and ran a successful general contracting firm with nothing more than a truck, ladder, and his wealth of knowledge on...

Peter  Jay Fisher

Peter Jay Fisher

May 31, 2018

Peter Fisher of Golden Valley passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 31 at the age of 62. Peter is survived by his wife, Margaret Fisher (Meyer); three daughters, Jennifer Kelley (Patrick), Christina Fisher and Patricia Fisher; granddaughter, Madeline; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and good friends. Peter graduated from Grosse Pointe N High School in Michigan....

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...