Mary E Wright

Feb 1, 2018

During her long life she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother as well as an avid ballroom dancer, golfer, bowler and long-blades skater. She will be remembered for her quick wit and offbeat sense of humor, which she maintained to the end of her life. Born in 1917 in Portland, OR, to Paul and Elsie Geer, she grew...

Cathy Lee Salinger

Feb 1, 2018

Cathy Lee Salinger, age 71 of New Hope passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. Cathy's loving, nurturing, caretaking, and fun-loving spirit enriched many lives. Survived by husband William; daughters Amy (Todd) Schmit and Laura (Michael) Salinger Johnson; grandchildren Haley, Anna and Emily; brother Gary (Liz) Miner. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Robbinsdale UCC...

Elizabeth G. English

Feb 1, 2018

Elizabeth G. (Olson) English Fondly known as “Nana” (also known as Aunt Bette and Liz) Born in 1925 in Thief River Falls, to Norma and Clarence Olson, she grew up and graduated high school in Robbinsdale, MN. She and her ex-husband, Chuck English, lived in Plymouth, MN, near Portland, OR, Dassel, MN and Cokato, MN. She then moved back...

Robert W. Gerber

Feb 1, 2018

Passed away peacefully on February 1, 2018 surrounded by his family. Bob is survived by sons, Jason (Rachel), Aaron (Christa) and Bill (Angie); five grandchildren; brother, David, sisters, Dorothy, Gretchen, Bonnie (Dale) and Susan along with many friends. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Charlotte Gerber and sisters, Audrey and Arlene. He was a proud Viet Nam...

Edward J. Sobraske

Jan 31, 2018

Edward James Sobraske was born on 5 Aug. 1946 and died on 31 Jan. 2018.  He was a loving, husband, father and grandpa whom we shall miss dearly. Ed is preceded in death by his wife, Ann and infant son, Paul. He is survived by sons, Ben  (Tiffany) and Chris (Molly); grandchildren, Presely and Cade; brother, John (Liz) and...

Howard Anthony Dahlheimer

Jan 31, 2018

Survived by wife, Mary Ann; daughters, Jane (Joe) Heinrich and Kay (Gary) Anderson; grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Szczech, Derrick Schroeder, Austin (Jill) Anderson and Doug Anderson; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Addison Szczech, Benjamin and Katherine Schroeder; Emerson and Lennox Anderson, brother, George Dahlheimer; sister, Marlene Reinking; other relatives. Preceded in death by daughter, Lynn Schroeder; parents, Werner and Emily. Howard was...

Kristin M. Berget

Jan 31, 2018

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank DeMatteo; parents, Audrey and George Berget. Survived by children, Gabriel, Michael (Erin) and Anthony (Brenda) DeMatteo; grandchildren, Chase and Skyler Kramer, Anthony, Jr., Adelynn, Jaden, Leo and Arielle DeMatteo; sister, Karen (Jerry); many nieces, nephews and family.

SERVICES Visitation

Monday, February...

Lloyd Ricker

Jan 31, 2018

Lloyd J. Ricker, age 90 of Plymouth, passed away January 31, 2018 at N.C. Little Hospice in Edina. He is survived by wife, Verna; children, David (Pam), Darryl (Lynn), Cathy, Cherryl (Greg) Mandler, Carol (Dave) Schnell, Daniel (Pam), Connie (Bruce) Gottlieb, Dennis, Carla Bruning, and Donald; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Dwain (Sally) Ricker; other relatives and friends....

Joseph Korogi

Jan 29, 2018

Preceded in death by wife, Mary; son, George; special friend, Jean Traeger. Survived by sons, Dennis, Dean (Debora) and Fr. Dale; grandchildren, Matthew, Molly Beissel (Andy), Anthony (Meagan), and Katey; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Owen, Lauren, Carson; brother-in-law, Harold Morrison; nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Joseph served in the U.S. Marines in WWII. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Friends of...

Jean Eidem

Jan 26, 2018

Jean M. Eidem, age 60 of Rogers, passed away peacefully on January 26 with family at her side. Survived by husband, Douglas; grandchildren, Allyson, Lane and C.J. Tomford and Evelyn Eidem; children, Douglas A., Matthew, Elizabeth (Jesse) Tomford, Stephanie, Joseph (Brittany) and Jeanette; siblings, Doris (Paul) St. John, Barbara Collins, Tony (Linda) Wesley, Annette (David) Tyrell; mother-in-law, Rosemarie; sister-in-law,...

Robert Bruce MacKinnon

Jan 26, 2018

Robert Bruce MacKinnon (88) of Hopkins, MN. Born March 7, 1929 in St. Paul, MN. Bob went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 26, 2018. After a short battle with cancer, he died at home with his family around him. Bob was an educator and elementary school principal in Hopkins, and later worked...

Helen Hessian

Jan 26, 2018

Beloved mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband and best friend, Robert; parents, Stanley and Nellie Shupien; brothers, Matthew Palluck, William Palluck and Edward Shupien; sisters, Joyce Horton, Marion Schiffer, Jennie Stefanoc and Florence Rogers. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Bruce Zirbes; grandsons, Zachary and Andrew Zirbes; and many other relatives and friends, including special friends...

Mark Invie

Jan 25, 2018

Mark A. Invie age 56 of Mpls, passed away unexpectedly at home. He is survived by daughters, Nona Invie and Brianna Nierengarten (Brett); grandson, Harris; parents, Robert and Rosina Invie; special friend, Carolyn Long; brother, Brian Invie; sisters, Becky Satterman (Eric) and Manuela Abraham; nephews, Mason and John; niece, Kylie; other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday from 4-6 PM...

Patricia Sheriff

Jan 24, 2018

Patricia Flinn Sheriff age 89, of Heritage of Edina, passed away on January 24, 2018. She was born in Helena, Montana on September 19, 1928. Patricia graduated from the University of Minnesota and received a BA from the School of Psychology at the age of 45. For 23 years, she worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor and was...

Pat Klassen

Jan 24, 2018

Preceded in death by husband Ed; parents Daniel and Elsie Kuhnert; and brother Harvey Kuhnert. Survived by daughters Robin (Steve) Naasz and Kay (Duane) Nelson; grandchildren Alex, Emily, Andrew and Tyler; brother Ken Kuhnert. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery.

Visitation one hour prior to service at church. SERVICES Visitation

Friday, January...

Roman Schommer

Jan 24, 2018

Roman Schommer, formerly of Osseo and Plymouth, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven January 24, 2018 at age 94. Forever in the hearts of Elizabeth, his wife of 71 years; children, John (Mary Ellen) Schommer, Laura Schommer, Mary (Bob) Peck, Rosalie (Peter) Kosmas, Tom (Carly) Schommer; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; sisters and brother, Susie Benson, Francis (Germaine) Schommer,...

Frank Richard Johnson

Jan 24, 2018

Frank Richard Johnson passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2018, surrounded by the love of his family. Survived by wife, Patti Rinne-Johnson; son, Brian (Erin) Johnson; daughter, Shelby (Chad) Gunia; son, Scott (Jessi) Rinne; grandchildren, Dylan, Madison and Allison Johnson, Veda and Laken Gunia; sisters, Loretta Hagan, Connie (Gary) Jung and Lisa Therres; brother-in-law, Del (Gloria) Utes;...

Barbara J. Augustin

Jan 23, 2018

Barbara Augustin (Dybdahl) of New Hope passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Minnetonka on January 23, 2018 at age 86.  Barb was born in Mpls. to Gerhard and Beda Dybdahl on January 18, 1932. Preceded in death by Curt, her loving husband of 45 years; 5 brothers and 2 sisters.  She will be deeply missed...

Curtis L. Mattila

Jan 23, 2018

Curtis L. Mattila, age 70 of Brainerd passed away Jan 23, 2018 in Cokato. He is survived by loving wife of 50 years, Margaret; children, Rebecca (Carl) Karvonen, Lee (Tuula) Mattila, Derek (Michelle) Mattila, Ann (Henry) Loukusa, Dean (Jennifer) Mattila, Andrew (Tricia) Mattila, Vaughn (Andrea) Mattila, Vanessa (Brady) Byman, Terry (Vanessa) Mattila, Roxanne (Blake) Simonson; 48 grandchildren, 4 great...

E. Elaine Delmege

Jan 22, 2018

E. Elaine Delmege, formerly of N. Minneapolis passed away January 22, 2018 at age 84.  Elaine was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa.

Preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, Harry and Leota; brothers, Alfred, Harry and Phillip Thacker; sisters, Jo Ann Thacker and Barbara Bruntmyer.  She will be deeply missed by daughter,...