Obituaries

Richard Westerling

Richard Westerling

Mar 3, 2018

Dick peacefully went to be with the Lord at his home on March 3, 2018 at age 80. Retired from the US Postal Service after 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Elsie; son-in-law, Ken Krepfle. He will be greatly missed by Laurie, his wife of 58 years; daughters, Sandra Krepfle and Nancy (Bryan) Johnson; his ‘favorite’...

Mary  K. Hieb

Mary K. Hieb

Mar 3, 2018

Hieb, Mary K., age 53 of Mpls. passed away unexpectedly 3/3/18.  Preceded in death by parents, Gideon and Kathryn Hieb; and brother, Harold.  Survived by sister, Ruth (Dennis) Buhl; brothers, Gerald, Kevin (Cathy), and Michael (Tynna); nieces and nephews.  Mary had a loving and caring heart and a special passion for cats.  Visitation Thursday (3/8), 4-8 PM with prayer...

James  H. Kniprath

James H. Kniprath

Mar 2, 2018

Kniprath, James H.

Age 91 of Brooklyn Park, passed away March 2.  Preceded in death by wife Mary, brother and sister-in-law Jack and Lorraine Kniprath.  Survived by nieces and nephews.  Jim was a member of K of C Council #3656, Holy Name Society of St. Raphael’s and Local #17, Bartenders and Hotel Workers.  Mass of Christian Burial...

Margaret  E. Swanson

Margaret E. Swanson

Feb 28, 2018

Age 95 of Bloomington, joined her savior, Jesus Christ, on February 28, 2018, just two weeks shy of her 96th birthday. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, William “Bill” Swanson; parents, Hattie and John Johnson; sisters, Della and Dorothy; brothers, Art, Dave, Walter, Ben, Truman and Burt Johnson. Survived by sons, Jan (Sharon) and Mark...

Margaret  J. Ruddy

Margaret J. Ruddy

Feb 28, 2018

Margaret J. Ruddy, age 80, of Crystal, passed away February 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by husband, John “Jack”; parents, John and Antoinette; granddaughter, Angela; sons-in-law, Mark Stoneberg and Daniel Horn; brother, Leonard; siste,r Marion. Margaret was married in Grand Forks, ND 9/1/56. She is survived by children, Kathleen Horn, David (Pat), Joanne Lauer, Nancy Stoneberg, Mark...

Rolfe  A. Worden

Rolfe A. Worden

Feb 28, 2018

Worden, Rolfe Allan

Rolfe Allan Worden, of Golden Valley, age 78, passed away on February 28, 2018 after a long illness. Rolfe was born on December 29, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana. After graduating from South Bend Central High School, he attended the University of Michigan, majoring in Political Science. After college, he went on...

David  T. Nicoll

David T. Nicoll

Feb 27, 2018

David, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 27, with loved ones by his side. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lois, and son-in-law, Dana Kamerud. He is survived by his daughters, Lois Kamerud and Judy (Tom) Mottaz; grandchildren, Jenny Kamerud, Julie (Paul) Weis, Laura (Tom) Cunningham and Christopher Mottaz; and...

SallyAnn  J. Nelson

SallyAnn J. Nelson

Feb 27, 2018

Age 80 of Plymouth, MN, born in Blue Earth, MN.  Surrounded by her family, she passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 27, 2018 from complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis.  Sally will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. She is survived by husband David, Bently (her beloved dog), daughters-Joan (Jon) Jensen and Brenda Hagen; step-children...

Alfred C. "Al" Grebinoski

Alfred C. "Al" Grebinoski

Feb 25, 2018

Alfred C. "Al" Grebinoski, 91, of Robbinsdale, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia (nee Warzecha); parents, Anton and Mary; brother, Leonard; sister, Eleanor. Al is survived by brothers, Damas (Eileen) and Clement; sister, Geraldine Bursey; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Katherine  "Kay" Sonntag

Katherine "Kay" Sonntag

Feb 25, 2018

Katherine “Kay” Sonntag, 68, of Long Lake, passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. She was a loving grandma to her six grandchildren, a devoted mother to her three children and a beloved wife of 45 years to her husband. Kay volunteered with Interfaith Outreach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merlyn and Susan Dooley. Kay is survived...

Wesley "Rock" R. DesLauriers

Wesley "Rock" R. DesLauriers

Feb 25, 2018

Age 65 of Hamel, passed away February 25, 2018. Preceded in death by his wonderful son, Lucas. Survived by his daughter, Kelsey Arens; parents, Richard and Doreen DesLauriers; sisters, Renee (Brian) Stephenson, Judy (Pete) DesLauriers and Darlene (Henry) DesLauriers; nieces and nephews. Wes was a tool and die maker with Qualitek Engineering.  He enjoyed trips on his Harley and...

Donald  R. Hermanson

Donald R. Hermanson

Feb 24, 2018

Donald R. Hermanson, 83, of New Hope, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. He was a graduate of Edison High School and the U of M. Donald worked at Honeywell and Alliant Tech Systems for 34 years. He was a loving husband and father and was proud of his family. Donald is survived by loving wife, June; children, Holly,...

Gilman "Gil" Lambert Miller

Gilman "Gil" Lambert Miller

Feb 24, 2018

Gil passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday February 24, 2018. Gil is survived by his loving wife, Audrey, of 64 years, and their six children: Michael (Rohey) Miller, Marcy (Hank Hansen) Miller, Nancy (Bill Thorson) Miller, Steve (Marilyn) Miller, Jeff (Char) Miller, Julia (Bill) Kallenberg, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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Carlin  I. Shefveland

Carlin I. Shefveland

Feb 23, 2018

Carlin (Carlo) Shefveland, 77, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2018, at his home in Brooklyn Center, MN.  Embraced in the loving arms of his family, he fought a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease and esophageal cancer.  A Celebration of Life Service will be at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel, 15800 37th Ave. No., (corner of...

Teresa  M. Kelly-Schroepfer

Teresa M. Kelly-Schroepfer

Feb 23, 2018

Teresa Kelly-Schroepfer, age 57 of St. Cloud passed away February 23, 2018.

Terry was a prolific artist.  Family and friends will forever treasure her custom-made cards, Christmas ornaments and jewelry created in love from her 4 Winds Art Studio. Terry was a compassionate, kind and loving person caring and working with children and adults with disabilities in...

Sandra (Meyer)  Dempsey

Sandra (Meyer) Dempsey

Feb 23, 2018

Survived by loving husband, John C. Dempsey; children, Patrick (Carole), Margaret, Caroline (Ted Oyama), Christine, Katharine (Edy Eljure); grandchildren, Patrick Kenneally, Eduardo, Liam and Paolo Eljure; sisters, Kathryn Ray and Marcia Super. Preceded in death by first husband, Edward R. Kenneally. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Prism or Lundstrum Performing Arts.

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Margaret  A. Marrone

Margaret A. Marrone

Feb 22, 2018

Marrone, Margaret A., age 88 of Robbinsdale passed away Feb. 22nd, 2018.  Preceded in death by husband, Richard; and son, David.  Survived by children, Richard Jr., Joseph, Deborah, and James; grandchildren, Kristin, Bridget, Joe, Eric, Josh, Sam, Joe, Zachary and Dominik; great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Koelfgen; other relatives and friends.  Margaret was a devout Catholic whose prayers and warmth touched...

Glen Hunt

Glen Hunt

Feb 22, 2018

Glen Paul Hunt, age 29, passed away on February 22nd, 2018 as the result of a snowmobiling accident in Montana. He died doing what he loved. Glen was passionate about being outdoors, living life to the fullest, and sharing joy with others. Above all, he loved his daughter. Glen was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin,...

Joyce  M. Utter

Joyce M. Utter

Feb 21, 2018

Joyce Utter, age 88 of Plymouth, most recently of Bloomington, passed away unexpectedly on February 21 in Phoenix, AZ. Preceded in death by loving companion Arnie Kusnier. She is survived by; brothers Harold and Eddie Askelin, sons, Michael and companion Linda Sharpe and Patrick and wife Linda, four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Memorial service...

David Schwichtenberg

David Schwichtenberg

Feb 20, 2018

David Schwichtenberg, 58, of Dayton, Minnesota died peacefully in his home on February 20 th , surrounded by his family. Born on July 24 th , 1959, Dave grew up in New Hope, Minnesota. He attended Cooper High School and graduated from St. Cloud State University. Later, he thoroughly enjoyed his work at Cargill. Dave will be...