Obituaries
Bennett Jay Porter, Jr.
Dec 14, 2017
Bennett J. Porter, Jr. age 86 of Wayzata passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Jean "Jeanie" Porter ; parents, Bennett J. Porter Sr. and Violet Porter; brother and sister-in-law Craig and Jill Porter . He will be deeply missed by children, Bennett J. Porter III (Mary), Kristin Schaitberger (Chuck), Susan...

Barbara Elwell
Dec 13, 2017
Survived by sons, Geoff (Debbie) and Gary; grandchildren, Alison and Patrick. Preceded in death by husband, George; son, Brad; brother, Jack. Barb enjoyed sewing, crafts and was a longtime music teacher. Private services will be held.

Diana Nelson Lamb
Dec 13, 2017
Diana Nelson Lamb, a gracious witty and compassionate soul, passed away on December 13, 2017 at age 66. She was preceded in death by parents, James and Betty Nelson and brother, Jeffrey Nelson. She is survived by husband, Patrick Lamb; sister, Sheila Conquest; brother, James Nelson; step children and grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and all of the very...
William K. Loe
Dec 12, 2017
William K. Loe, age 77 passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2017 at Little Hospice in Edina. He died from complications of ALS. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Terry. He is survived by wife, Alice; son, Mark (Skye); daughter, Jessica; granddaughter, Kiley; brother, Rodney (Mae Kathryn); sister, Janice (Arvid) Behrens and many nieces and...
Donna Lou Christensen
Dec 12, 2017
Christensen, Donna, age 77 of Plymouth passed away 12/12/2017. Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Margie Parnell. Survived by husband of 58 years, William; sons, Mike and Mark; grandchildren, Ashley and Justin; and sister, Nancy Wolter. Visitation Saturday (12/30), 1-4 PM at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel (www.gearty-delmore.com), 3888 W. Broadway (763-537-4511).
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Mary Ann Majkozak
Dec 10, 2017
Majkozak, Mary Ann
age 87, of Mpls. passed away Dec. 10, 2017. Loving wife and mother dedicated to family, faith and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph and parents, Mary and Peter Rymanowski.
Survived by children, Michael (Dianne), Robert (Mary), Janyce (Austin Gillespie), Jay (Kathleen), Patricia (Robert) Minell, Lawrence, Anthony...

Paula G. Kelly
Dec 7, 2017
Paula G. Kelly, 83, of Edina, passed away Thursday, December 07, 2017. Paula loved reading, Bridge, stitching, knitting and singing, being part of the Edina Singing Seniors, the Notables and the choir at St. Thomas the Apostle. A parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle for 64 years, she was also a member of the Mpls Institute of Art. Paula...
John J. Thole
Dec 2, 2017
John J. Thole, age 95 of Minneapolis, died peacefully on December 2, 2017. John was a kind and gentle man and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by an infant son, John; granddaughter, Emily Swanson; grandson, Christopher Thell; sisters, Mary, Frances (Connors), Adeline; brother, Frank and son-in-law, Rick Rodine. He is survived by his beloved...
Joan A. Spanjers
Dec 2, 2017
Joan A. Spanjers age 90 of Robbinsdale passed away December 2, 2017. Loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Avis and Frank Schlosser; and brother, Keith Schlosser. Survived by husband of 67 years, Leo; children, Steven, Julie (Michael) Serber, Jay, Scott (Dena), and Todd (Karen); grandchildren, Jessica (Brian) Grewe, Emily (Tim) Bergen, Charlie (Kelsey), David (Miriam)...
Margaret Scheibel
Dec 2, 2017
Margaret Scheibel age 94, recently of New Hope passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2017. Margaret leaves many good friends. She was a longtime member and volunteer at the Church of St. Raphael and a retired 37 year employee of the engineering department of General Mills.
Interment Seven Dolors Cemetery in Albany. Memorials...

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Rockwell
Dec 1, 2017
Rockwell, Elizabeth A. “Betty”, age 93 of St. Louis Park died Dec. 1, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Chuck; and brother, Joe Davidson. Survived by sons: Jim (Helen), Dave (Betty), Mike and Chris; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Phyllis Eblen and Nancy Moosbrugger. There will be a funeral Mass for family to celebrate Betty's life on Tuesday...

Anthony "Tony" Zych
Nov 30, 2017
Anthony Jr. “Tony” Zych, age 74 of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Wilma. Tony was born January 19, 1943 and graduated from Edison High School in 1961. Survived by sisters, Patty Kile, Annette Kirwan (Bob), Terri Dolan (Jack) and Joanie Newbert; nieces, nephews and son, Tony III. Funeral 11 AM Friday at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888...

Daniel Mattheisen
Nov 30, 2017
Mattheisen, Daniel F., age 70 of New Hope passed away Nov. 30, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Eloise. Survived by son, Lee (Kimberly); grandchildren, Katelyn and Samuel; brothers, Joseph and David; sisters, Margaret Geranen and Deborah; and many other relatives and friends. Dan enjoyed the game of golf but especially loved his family and friends. Memorial service Friday...

Xe Thi Nguyen
Nov 29, 2017
Xe Thi "Sara" Nguyen passed away November 29, 2017. She is survived by her loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 2:00 PM Saturday, December 9th St. Joseph Hien Catholic Church 2627 Queen Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 PM Friday, December 8th Gearty-Delmore Park Chapel 3960 Wooddale Ave. S. St. Louis Park, MN
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William C. Ploehn
Nov 28, 2017
William C. Ploehn, age 67 of Plymouth, passed away November 28, 2017. Survived by children, Teresa (Jeff) Reiner, William P. (Lyndsay), Emily (John) Hiner, Daniel (Cassie); grandchildren, Grace, Benjamin and Jack Scholtz, Kenyon and Skylar Ploehn, Audrey and Thomas Hiner, Bevyn and Oakley Ploehn; brother, Robert; mother of his children, Patricia Ploehn, his companion, Buddy the dog; other relatives...
Dolores Keefe
Nov 27, 2017
Survived by daughter and son-in-law Julianne and Kyle Jenson; sons and daughters-in-law Michael and Elizabeth Keefe, Paul and Jodie Keefe, Timothy and Diane Keefe, James and Deborah Keefe; sons Thomas, Nicholas and Gregory Keefe; 29 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sister Jeannie Kasmar Dahlin ; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Richard Keefe; sons Baby Twin...
Steven Theisen
Nov 27, 2017
Survived by loving wife, Cathy; children, Amie Walgrave (Dave), Mandie Penalber (Nate Stahn), Jessica Penalber and Landon Theisen (Ismary Janiak); grandchildren, Carson, Savannah, and Stella Walgrave; Kassidy and Lexander Theisen; parents, Marlyn and Bette Theisen; sister, Anne Theisen (Arloc Sherman); brothers, Al (Taya Rotering) and Neil (Angie); many nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and beloved dog, Frankie Theisen. Steve was...
Robert S. Paulson
Nov 26, 2017
Robert S. Paulson of Plymouth was born in Lakewood, Ohio on May 27, 1926 and died November 26, 2017. Bob was a graduate of Louisville Male High School in 1944. He served in the US Army 1944-1946 and graduated from Hamline University in 1950. Bob was employed with General Mills in the Chemical Division 1951-1969...
Audrey M. Olejar
Nov 26, 2017
Audrey M. Olejar, age 81 of Brooklyn Park. An adoring, giving and delightful mom, nana and friend, completed her journey to meet the Lord surrounded by her loving family on November 26. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 52 years Gerald Olejar; parents Charles and Clara Melsha; sister Lois Casserly, brothers Charles and Gerald Melsha....
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