Mar 23, 2018

Verna Mae Hoover of  Long Lake.  Passed away in her home on March 23, 2018.  Preceded in death by husband, Charles.  Survived by sons, Ronald and Timothy (Judith), daughter, Jacquelyn and beloved granddaughter, Lila Mae. Our mother was laid to rest next to our father in a private family service on March 28th at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Special...

Mar 23, 2018

Helen M. Anderson, age 94 of Minneapolis, passed away March 23, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Harold. Survived by children Peggy (Bill) Pilacinski, Brian (Lea), Barb (Jerry) Opitz, Joe (Becky), Sheila (Greg) Larson; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sisters Elaine (Kenny) Wojack, Kathy (Bill) Faddler; brother Jim (Linda) Devery; nieces, nephews and friends.

Helen was...

Mar 22, 2018

Nicholas R. Zaldivar, age 30 of Maple Grove, finally at peace on March 22, 2018. Survived by parents Albert and Laura Zaldivar; brothers Andrew (BethAnn), Zach (Kyra) & Joseph Zaldivar; niece Emerson; grandma Mary Cassidy Gustafson; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by grandparents Armando and Ana Maria Zaldivar and Eugene Gustafson; aunt, uncle and...

Mar 20, 2018

Meitz, Gregory J., age 79 of Edina passed away March 20, 2018.  Survived by wife of 57 years, Carren; 3 children; 10 grandchildren; sister, Mary Winum; and brother, Gary.  Preceded in death by brother, Roman.  Mass of Christian Burial Friday (3/23), 11 AM with visitation starting at 10 AM at the Church of the Holy Family, 5900 W. Lake...

Mar 20, 2018

Survived by sister-in-law, Betty Davis; nieces and nephews, Linda Davis, Carolyn Craft (Walter), Peggy Weber (Dwight), Lee Baer, Tom Davis (Sandy); in-laws, Gerald Dykhoff, Mary Dykhoff, Bonnie Sager (Duane), Bob Dykhoff, Bill Rudolph, John Gagnon and their children. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, George; parents, Earle and Constance Davis; brothers and sisters, Earle and Carl Davis,...

Mar 20, 2018

Marlys D. Hoffman, 83, of New Hope, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert, Sr.; sons, Kevin and Rod; parents; four brothers and two sisters. Marlys is survived by children, Bob (Jeanne), Kathy (Steve) Ritter, Lori (Pete) O’Donnell, Mike and Jason; daughter-in-law, Lynn Hoffman; grandchildren, Serenity (Fabian) Kotz, Kevin Hoffman (Marci Kurtz),...

Mar 19, 2018

Raymond Merry is memorialized in MN high school basketball history for coaching the Luverne Cardinals to the 1964 State High School Championship.  Coach Ray, and his “Merry Men”, captured the state high school basketball title during the height and popularity of the celebrated single class era. Ray, 88, whose humble, practical, family-oriented spirit belied his basketball legacy, died Monday,...

Mar 18, 2018

Survived by wife, Susan; many cousins and friends. Longtime member of the MN Art Pottery Association, 43 year employee of Pillsbury Co., 5042D USAR School, Executive Officer, 3rd battalion, 3rd infantry. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 AM, at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37th Ave North. Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM and also one hour prior to service. Interment Fort...

Mar 18, 2018

Rice, Jill Elizabeth (Stetler)

age 92, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2018.  Jill was born on Nov. 30, 1925 in North Minneapolis to Marcella (Butler) and Jean Wadsworth Stetler. She married James Isaac Rice in 1950. They had eight children: Mary Rice, Sean Rice, Sheila Rice Lawson (Pope Lawson), Maura Rice (Joe Creber), Brian...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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)...

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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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...