Obituaries

Shirley  Mae (Rehberg)  Mitchell

Shirley Mae (Rehberg) Mitchell

Jan 6, 2018

Shirley was a member of the Minneapolis Retail Meat Cutters (MRMC) Local #653 and the choir at St. Raphael church. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Mitchell, Sr.; son, David Mitchell, Jr. and sister, Mary Olson. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis Mitchell and Cindy, Scott Mitchell and Christina; daughter-in-law, Nancy Mitchell; 12 grandchildren and...

Robert "Bob" M. Fiedler

Robert "Bob" M. Fiedler

Jan 4, 2018

Bob’s life was filled with many adventures including being an Eagle Scout, attending MSU, serving as an aviation officer in the Navy, skydiving, hot air ballooning, running and inline skating marathons, biking, traveling the world and loving his family, church, and community. Bob was an accomplished businessman working in the field of packaging engineering.  He was a member of...

Warren  E. Bushway

Warren E. Bushway

Jan 3, 2018

Warren E. “Bud” Bushway, age 97 of St. Louis Park passed away on Jan 3, 2018. A wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Bud was a proud WWII Veteran. He was a 63 year resident of St. Louis Park where his friends and neighbors will remember his patriotism. He worked for the City of St. Louis Park, retiring in 1982...

Lawrence  J. Trombley

Lawrence J. Trombley

Jan 2, 2018

Larry was born on April 5, 1925 and passed away on January 2,2018 at St Therese in New Hope. He loved his time there and had made many friends while living independently there from 2008-2018. Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Louise in 2005; parents, Alfred and Rochelle; sons, Edward and Donald;...

Eleanor  Ann Giovanatto

Eleanor Ann Giovanatto

Jan 1, 2018

Eleanor Ann Giovanatto

Age 91 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully January 1, 2018. Survived by son Joseph (Susan) Giovanatto; daughter Roseann (Randy) Giovanatto-Shaver; grandsons Anthony Giovanatto, Vincent Giovanatto, Ryan Shaver and Rob Shaver; sister Beatrice Rupp; brother George Kosko. Preceded in death by husband Joseph and grandson Joseph Arthur Giovanatto. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum, Brook Park, Ohio....

Virginia  M. Franz

Virginia M. Franz

Jan 1, 2018

Virginia M. Franz, age 76, of Crystal, passed away January 1, 2018. Virginia was preceded in death by parents, Gordon and Helen Dallin; sister, Marilyn Nicholson. She is survived by husband of 57 years, Allen; daughter, Brenda (Gary) Johnsen; son, Bruce (Patty) Franz; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Rodney (Karleen) Dallin; sisters- and brothers-in-law; many nieces, nephews and...

Jeanette (nee Davidson)  Motari

Jeanette (nee Davidson) Motari

Jan 1, 2018

Jan has joined her sweetheart, Bill in heaven. Memorial Service  2:00 PM, Saturday, January 13, 2018 Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel 3888 West Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Notes: Visitation after 1 PM. Private interment.

Visitation after 1 PM. Private interment. SERVICES Memorial Service

Saturday, January 13, 2018 02:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale...

Micheal  Dean Drenth

Micheal Dean Drenth

Jan 1, 2018

Micheal passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 1, 2018. Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Joshua (Elizabeth); daughter, Anna; son, Darrel; grandchildren, Hailey, Eliott and Oliver; sisters, Marie (Jim) Rocap and Mona (Dave) Gorter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Fredrick and Irene; brothers, Francis and Darrel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are...

Lee  Charles Fuchs

Lee Charles Fuchs

Dec 30, 2017

Lee Charles Fuchs

Age 56 of Plymouth, MN

Surrounded by family and close friends, Lee passed away peacefully Saturday evening, December 30, after suffering a severe heart attack earlier in the day.

Lee was a fabulous person who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Lee was born on May...

Joan Courchane

Joan Courchane

Dec 30, 2017

Joan Courchane

(Wozniak)

of Brooklyn Park, passed away December 30, 2017 at age 67.  Preceded in death by father, Chester Wozniak.  Survived by mother, Margaret Wozniak; sons, Andy (Kent Wolf), Chris (Robyn); grandsons, Nathan and William; brothers and sisters, Fr. Tim Wozniak, Tom (Kim) Wozniak, Veronica (Tom) Kennealy, Barb Wozniak, Mary Wozniak, Jean Wozniak, Joe...

Arlene Klucas

Arlene Klucas

Dec 29, 2017

Arlene Klucas, (n ée Boelter) passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017 after 93 years of a full life. She now joins her husband, Everett, so they can continue their dance together.

Arlene was born in 1924 and grew up in Bismarck, ND. She married Everett in 1946. They moved to Golden Valley and raised five children: ...

Carl  J. Carlson

Carl J. Carlson

Dec 29, 2017

Carl J. Carlson of Brooklyn Park passed away December 29, 2017 at age 85. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School, served in the US Marines and built a successful business with Visi-Record Systems.  Being a life-long lover of music, Carl played the trumpet in the Brooklyn & Richfield Community bands, the Normandale Community College band, the American...

Junneth Stevens

Junneth Stevens

Dec 27, 2017

Stevens, Junneth

Age 101, formerly of Richfield. Born September 20, 1916, passed away December 27, 2017 at Summerwood of Plymouth Presbyterian homes.

June was born near Echo, MN to Ole Lecy and Anna Waller. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Orville, seven siblings, son Kurt Stevens, grandson Timothy Case.

Survived...

Kenneth  C. Cornelius

Kenneth C. Cornelius

Dec 26, 2017

KENNETH CONRAD CORNELIUS

was born February 16, 1922, in Barron, Wisconsin. He went to be with his Lord Jesus on December 26, 2017.  Preceded in death by his parents, Einar and Rachel Cornelius; sister Bette (Cornelius) Langmade.  Survived by his loving wife , Mary Ellen, two sons Steve (Carol), Lee (Barb) and daughter Jane (Jim)...

Olaf  "Ole" Bjorkedal

Olaf "Ole" Bjorkedal

Dec 26, 2017

Olaf “Ole” Bjorkedal, age 78 of Maple Grove. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Tam; children, Nikolai (Jessica Bongiorno) Bjorkedal, Trone (Kirk) Fossum, Arika Bjorkedal, Britta (Adam) Barrickman; grandchildren, Mia, Maren and Anna Bjorkedal, Stola and Bergen Fossum, Anders and Alice Barrickman; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Henrik and Alice Bjorkedal; and brother, Jon....

Dr.  Joseph Cella

Dr. Joseph Cella

Dec 25, 2017

 Preceded in death by wife Patricia (Gans); and parents Joseph and Helen. Joseph will be deeply missed by his wife Pam; children Cathy (John Ellingboe), Chris (Justo Nunez), Joe (Jane), John (Jonell), Jim (Carla), Tom (Corinn) and step-daughter Christa (Dan Severson). Adored by grandchildren Peter (Elizabeth), Mary, Sarah and Anna (Ellingboe); Alyson, Justin, Christopher...

Joan Nelson

Joan Nelson

Dec 25, 2017

Preceded in death by husband Jerry. Survived by sisters Carol Kellington, Alicia Lang n er and Mary Bielefeldt; brother John (Tina) Tholen; special nephew Richard Kellington, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Joan retired in 1988 from First Robbinsdale State Bank.  She was an active member of St. Alphonsus Church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu...

Betty Tohey

Betty Tohey

Dec 24, 2017

Betty Tohey age 90, formerly of Mora. Born 11/14/1927 in Waterloo, IA and passed away 12/24/2017 at St. Therese Home, New Hope. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; parents and two sisters. Survived by children, Linda, Michael (Sandra) and Patricia; grandchildren, Travis and Ceandra. Graveside Service Thursday 11:35 AM at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave South, Mpls,...

Evangeline"Mickie" Kerber

Evangeline"Mickie" Kerber

Dec 23, 2017

Evangeline “Mickie” Kerber (Tschimperle), a ge 95 of Wayzata, passed away peacefully December 23rd. Survived by children Bruce Kerber, Tim (Mary) Kerber, Susan (John Holm) Kerber, & Mary (Ralph) Rogers; grandchildren Alyssa (Garrett) Notstad, & Natalie Kerber, Stuart (fiancée Hillary Whittington) & Scott Kerber, Andrey, Sergey & Mara Holm, Kate & Maddie Johnston; sister Mary Ellen (Stan) Guettler, sisters-in-law...

Patricia  E. Olson

Patricia E. Olson

Dec 22, 2017

Patricia E. Olson, 79, of Plymouth, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. Preceded in death by loving husband of 54 years, Richard T. Patricia is survived by children, Rick and Bethanne (Michael) Scully; grandsons, Stephen and Spencer; sister, Barb (Dave) Hornig; nieces, nephews, and friends. Also preceded in death by sister-in-law, Delores (Max) Dodson. Patricia (don’t call her Pat!)...