Obituaries

Ferdinand  Alsonso Samuels

Ferdinand Alsonso Samuels

Mar 26, 2018

Ferdinand Alonso Samuels age 94, passed away on March 26, 2018. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Emma Dorothy Samuels. Survived by his sons Ronald (Gayla) Samuels and David (Heidi) Samuels, and grandchildren, Gayla (Anthony) Hays and Justin and Lauren Samuels. Born in New York City on July 25, 1923. Ferdinand grew up in Harlem, New...

James  G. Monahan

James G. Monahan

Mar 24, 2018

James G. Monahan, age 87 of Plymouth. He is survived by wife Alfreda; children Bonnie (Pete) Hughes, Kevin (Jan) Monahan & Lisa (Zach) Hammock; grandchildren Erin, Kelly and Alex; sister Ann Wightman of New Jersey. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, and a friend of Bill W.

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Ralph  W. Anderson

Ralph W. Anderson

Mar 24, 2018

Anderson, Ralph W. age 96.5 passed away March 24, 2018.  Preceded by parents, Ralph D. and Elva (Tremain) and siblings, Leota (Ernest Scroggins), Alma (Paul Gant), Willard (Janice Hern surviving), and Eileen. Survived by wife of 67 years Nancy (Austin); sons, David (Lisa) and Roger (Eileen); grandchildren, Samantha (Josh) Weidner, Robert, Valerie, Emily, and Dylan; and 50+ nieces and...

Kelly  Marie Herron

Kelly Marie Herron

Mar 24, 2018

Kelly Marie Herron, 22, of Brooklyn Park, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. Kelly was a beautiful, caring, funny, and unique individual who loved animals, pizza, family vacations, reading, music, working out, and computer software (not hardware). She was a senior at Loyola University Chicago majoring in Software Engineering and a 2014 graduate of Champlin Park High School. She...

Michelle  R. Westerly

Michelle R. Westerly

Mar 24, 2018

Michelle was born March 8, 1977 in Lancaster, California, and passed away March 24, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center due to complications from Lupus. She was 41. Michelle leaves behind her parents John and Kathy Westerly, her brother David Westerly, sister-in-law Megan Westerly, nephew Parker Westerly, Aunt Janis Renee Haussler, Uncle Brent Lotspeich, her husband Thomas...

Adriana  Cecelia Malmut

Adriana Cecelia Malmut

Mar 24, 2018

Adriana Cecelia Maruggi Malmut was born in Muro Lucano, Italy on 2 June 1938 called to heaven on 24 March 2018 at age 79.  Adriana was at home, surrounded by her family, when she peacefully passed on after a brief struggle with cancer. As with life, Adriana faced her illness with grace, courage, and dignity. Adriana is survived by...

Denise  Anne Hiniker

Denise Anne Hiniker

Mar 23, 2018

Survived by daughter Kayla Hiniker; parents Cathee and Gary Irons, Dennis and Diane Derdoski; siblings Lisa, Ricky, Karen, Stephanie, Stacy, Laura and Becky. Preceded in death by grandparents Marvin and Ethel Derdoski and John and Eleanore Watson.

Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES Memorial Service

Friday, March 30, 2018 11:00...

Verna  Mae Hoover

Verna Mae Hoover

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...

Helen  Margaret Anderson

Helen Margaret Anderson

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...

Nicholas Zaldivar

Nicholas Zaldivar

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...

Gregory  J. Meitz

Gregory J. Meitz

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...

Genevieve (Davis)  Dykhoff

Genevieve (Davis) Dykhoff

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,...

Marlys  D. Hoffman

Marlys D. Hoffman

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),...

Raymond Merry

Raymond Merry

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,...

Gordon Hoppe

Gordon Hoppe

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...

Jill  Elizabeth Rice

Jill Elizabeth Rice

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...

Steven  Duane Fletcher

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

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

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

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...