Obituaries

Mary  Bernadette Huttner

Mary Bernadette Huttner

Apr 6, 2018

Mary Bernadette Huttner (nee Hynes), age 88 of New Hope, passed away April 6. Mary was proud to grow up in North Mpls. She had many fond memories of Ascension school, church and community. She was a graduate of St. Margaret’s Academy where she made many lifelong friends. She was a longtime employee of NSP working as an executive...

James  J. Carbonari

James J. Carbonari

Apr 4, 2018

James J. Carbonari a ge 76 of Minnetonka, passed away April 4th after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Survived by devoted wife and best friend, Katy; daughters Jennifer (David) Newman and Kelly (James) Schroeder; son Jimmy (Sandra) Carbonari; grandchildren, David, Meaghen, Danny, Colleen, Katy, Patrick, Michael and Ian; brother Jerry (Kay) Carbonari; sister Rita (John) Watts; brother-in-law and...

Gary  Loren Schiebe

Gary Loren Schiebe

Apr 3, 2018

Gary Schiebe, age 78, of Plymouth passed away on April 3rd, 2018  at home surrounded by loving family after being diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer in May 2017. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Pat; sons, David (Mary) and Darrick (Lynne); daughters, Laura (Shawn) King and Lisa (Steve) Cole; grandchildren, Cassie, Stephanie, Ben, Michael, Megan, Courtney, Cameron, Carson, Adam/Adison...

David  Mark Forrey

David Mark Forrey

Apr 3, 2018

David Mark Forrey, born on 10.11.44, passed away of kidney failure on 4.3.18. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in music, which he used throughout his life; entertaining family, friends, and faithful fans throughout the midwest. We will all miss his indomitable spirit, but are happy he is finally at peace. He is survived by...

Buel 'Bud' Edward Abrahamsen

Buel 'Bud' Edward Abrahamsen

Apr 2, 2018

Buel (Bud) Abrahamsen, age 97 of Burnsville passed away in his sleep on April 2, 2018. He was a man of great faith, kindness and integrity who was loved by all. Bud was born October 3, 1920 in Plainview and grew up in Winona. He was a CPHM in the Navy during World War II. He married his high...

Carolyn  N. Andersen

Carolyn N. Andersen

Apr 2, 2018

Andersen, Carolyn N. “Carol”, age 73 of Minneapolis passed away April 2, 2018.  Survived by husband, Bob; sons, Jeff and DJ (Kathryn) Hoehn; grandchildren, Alyssa (Lars) Hagglund, Tyler and Payton Hoehn; great-grandchildren, Addyson and Colton Hagglund.  Carol was a very special person who’s time on this earth was way too short.  A person who would help all of us...

Rhonda  Marie Foley

Rhonda Marie Foley

Apr 2, 2018

Rhonda M. Foley of Corcoran went to be with the angels April 2, 2018 at age 69.  Preceded in death by her dad, Walfred Johnson; brother, Darrell Johnson; brother-in-law, Tommy R. Pennington and nephew, Tommy L. Pennington.  Forever in the hearts of her husband, Timothy; daughters, Tamara Foley, Allison (Paul) Gindele; son, Mark Foley; grandchildren, Madeline, Kyana,...

Howard  W. Johnson

Howard W. Johnson

Apr 1, 2018

Johnson, Howard W., age 92 of Plymouth passed away April 1, 2018.  Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Gertrude; 3 brothers and 4 sisters.  Survived by wife of 66 years, Betty; daughter, Dawn Johnson; grandchildren, Shayne and Stacey; 2 great-grandchildren; and sister, Shirley Carlson.  Howard was loved by everyone he met.  He was a proud WWII...

John  T. O'Malley

John T. O'Malley

Apr 1, 2018

John T. O’Malley, age 88, of Golden Valley, Plymouth and Edina passed away peacefully on April 1st, surrounded by a choir of his children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife Patti (Herbert); parents Thomas and Bernadette; sisters Rose Krattenmaker and Kathleen Anderson. Survived by wife Pat Thompson; children Tom (Mary), Laura (Larry) Pietras, Kathryn (John Richardson), Joe (Tammy...

Salvatore "Sam" Anthony Catapano

Salvatore "Sam" Anthony Catapano

Mar 31, 2018

Salvatore Anthony Catapano, known to family and friends as “Sam” or “Deacon Sam” passed away on March 31, 2018, at the age of 84 years, at his home in Wayzata, MN.  Sam was born on February 4, 1934 in Buffalo, NY, the oldest son to Samuel and Carmella Catapano.  It was in Buffalo where he met the love of...

Patricia Conner

Patricia Conner

Mar 31, 2018

Patricia Inez Conner age 68, died peacefully on March 31, 2018. Survived by children Brendan Gearty and Katie Gearty; sister Kathleen Lahouze and grandchildren.

Visitation 1 hour prior to service. SERVICES Memorial Service

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 11:30 AM

Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel 3888 West Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN 55422

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Jeanette Zachman

Jeanette Zachman

Mar 30, 2018

Jeanette C. Zachman, age 90 of New Hope, passed away March 30, 2018.  Survived by daughters Susan Zachman (Thomas Haglund) and Carole Krause; grandchildren Robert Zacharias and Jen Krause.  Preceded in death by husband Jim Zachman and brothers Vic and Al Stein. Jeanette was a long-time member of St. Raphael parish.

Visitation...

Barbara  Ann Zurek

Barbara Ann Zurek

Mar 28, 2018

Barbara A. Zurek (age 62) our loving wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Hays and Carol (Flatten) Hays, and is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Dr. John Zurek, her daughter, Dr. Lauren Zurek and son, Andrew Zurek, stepchildren, Melanie Zurek (Andrew Gelling)...

Dorothy  H. Smude

Dorothy H. Smude

Mar 28, 2018

Dorothy H. Smude, age 88, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of N. Mpls and Breckenridge, MN. She was preceded in death by husband, Henry “Hank” Smude; granddaughter, Hope Fasching; parents, John and Helen Conzemius; siblings, Janice, Bob and Dave Conzemius. Dorothy is survived by children, Donald (Rhonda), Mary (Doug) Fasching, Tom (Kelly), Jim (Paula), Kevin (Nancy); grandchildren, Jeremy, Matt, Molly,...

Ronald  E. Smith

Ronald E. Smith

Mar 28, 2018

Ronald E. Smith, 83, of Crystal, passed away Wed., March 28, 2018. An outdoorsman, Ron enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family (especially the grandkids) and his 3M buddies. He was preceded in death by parents, Hildegard and Earl; sister, Ethel; son-in-law, John Poppen. Ron is survived by loving wife of 42 years, Sandra; children, Cindy Poppen,...

William D. "Bill" Noll

William D. "Bill" Noll

Mar 28, 2018

William D. “Bill” Noll, 88, of Brooklyn Center, went to be with the Lord Wed., March 28, 2018. Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Bill was a retired accountant of FMC Corp, and was active in his church and enjoyed many volunteer activities. He was a member of the K of C. He was preceded in death by...

Veronica R. "Coke" Fitzgerald

Veronica R. "Coke" Fitzgerald

Mar 27, 2018

Veronica “Coke” Rose (Kocon) Fitzgerald, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren after a brief battle with cancer. Coke was a wonderful example of a life well lived, and FAITH and FAMILY were her cornerstones. She was born in Northeast Minneapolis to Julia and Michael Kocon, who...

Myrtle  Isabelle Keniston

Myrtle Isabelle Keniston

Mar 27, 2018

Survived by sons, Steven, James (Jeanne) and Roger (Eileen); 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; brother, John (Joanne) Peterson; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Warren; son, Daniel; great grandson, Chris; 2 sisters. Myrtle was a member of the Champlin American Legion Auxiliary. Interment Glen Haven. Memorials are preferred to First Lutheran Church of Crystal....

Bruce  Daniel Gustafson

Bruce Daniel Gustafson

Mar 27, 2018

Survived by wife Lori; daughters Katie (Karl) Sieg, Kimberly & Kristy Gustafson; parents Dennis and Esther Gustafson; siblings Alan (Sue), Casey (Naomi), and Faith Gustafson; mother-in-law Marsha Wyandt and the Wyandt family; nieces, nephews and extended family. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the family.

Visitation at church 9:00-10:30 AM...

Gerald L. "Jerry" Brown

Gerald L. "Jerry" Brown

Mar 26, 2018

Gerald L. “Jerry” Brown, 73, of Sauk Centre, formerly of Maple Grove, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 26, 2018. First and foremost, Jerry was a believer in Jesus. He enjoyed life and people, was generous with his time, talents, and his conversations. He will be missed by his loving wife, Robin; children, Jeff, Jason (Robin) and...