Obituaries

Trisha Swanson

Trisha Swanson

Sep 22, 2017

On 9-22-17 Trisha was lifted to the heavens to the loving arms of the Lord after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father Dennis L. Berry, whose humor she loved and missed dearly. Her 2 beloved white German Shepherds, Angel & Zukor. She is survived by her soul mate and loving...

Choi  Tai Yee

Choi Tai Yee

Sep 21, 2017

Choi Tai Yee age 91 of Minneapolis passed away September 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by husband, Look Shing Yee. She is survived by daughter, Sau Lan Kong (husband, Yin Wai Kong) and their children, Linda Kong, Frank Kong (wife, Eleanor), and Bill Kong; daughter, Sau Yung Suen (husband, Kee Po Suen) and their children, Jay Suen...

Rita  B. Holmes

Rita B. Holmes

Sep 21, 2017

Rita, of Minneapolis was born 1/15/1924 and passed away 9/21/2017. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Clarence “Doc”; daughter, Cheri Subialka; parents, Fred and Elizabeth Ganley; 7 brothers and 5 sisters. Survived by sons, Gregory (Darlene), Robert, and Kenneth (Diane); daughter, Mary (Paul) Stonestrom; son-in-law, Mike Subialka; 11 grandchildren, Jenny (Todd), Spencer (Heather), Angie (Joe), Jeremiah, Adam...

Florence Bergstrom

Florence Bergstrom

Sep 20, 2017

Preceded in death by husband, Arnold; sons, Robert and Richard; sister, Eleanor Pearson; son-in-law, Glenn Melling. Survived by daughters, Marilyn Melling and Joni Tardiff (Jack); granddaughters, Jennifer Klarich (David) and Rachel Melling (Jay Hylle); great-grandson, Johnathan Glenn Klarich; daughter-in-law, Lynn Bergstrom; brother-in-law, Loren Butterfield; nieces, nephews and dear friends. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Brookdale Covenant Church....

Virginia  W. Engstrom

Virginia W. Engstrom

Sep 20, 2017

Survived by husband, Gordon L.; children, Beth (Bill) Campbell, Jon A. Sr. (Debra) Engstrom, Mark Sr. (Marlene) Engstrom, Peter (Jewel) Engstrom and Susan Engstrom; grandchildren, Sherri, Tosha, Heather, Jon Jr., Jason, Melissa, Mark Jr., Mike, Levi, Cory, Chelsea, Eric, Christopher & Will; 22 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Jodi Swenson and great grandson Grayson Engstrom. Ginny was...

Marion Kargel

Marion Kargel

Sep 20, 2017

Kargel, Marion L., age 96 of Hopkins passed away Sept. 20, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Rudy; and brothers, Eugene Allen and Frederick Gran, Jr.  Survived by children, Joan Kargel (Mary Knab), Terry Kargel and Colleen Rose (John); grandchildren, Nicholas (Emily), Douglas and Joseph; brother, David Gran; other relatives and friends. Always very involved in her church, Marion...

Warren  E. Esterberg

Warren E. Esterberg

Sep 18, 2017

Warren E. Esterberg age 68 of Greenfield passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. Warren was born and raised in Ely, MN and received his BME from the U of M. Preceded in death by parents, Werner and Aune. Survived by Laura, his wife of 45 years; 3 sons, Erin (Niki), Erik (Megan) and Adrian; grandchildren, Emma, Tyler,...

Betty Branham

Betty Branham

Sep 17, 2017

Betty B Branham age 92 of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, Sept. 17th. Betty was born Sept. 4th, 1925 in International Falls, MN to Victor and Bessie Davis. Preceded in death by husband of 52 years, William H. Branham; brothers Victor and Cal Davis; sister Sharon Saari; and son in law Larry Johnson. Survived...

Lyle  Richard Johnson

Lyle Richard Johnson

Sep 17, 2017

Lyle, age 66, of Golden Valley, MN lived a great life, born March 30th, 1951 and moved on September 17th, 2017. Lyle retired as a Supervisor of Streets and Vehicle Maintenance for the City of Golden Valley, where he worked for 30+ years.  During that time he built a reputation for being an honest, loyal, hardworking man...

Michael "Mike" A. Larson

Michael "Mike" A. Larson

Sep 16, 2017

Survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; children, Kris (Todd) Nash, Jackie (Chris) Lane and Chad (Maria) Larson; four grandchildren; sister, Stacia (Al) Stauffacher; brothers, Greg (Carrie) and David Larson; nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Donald Larson.

SERVICES Visitation

Wednesday, September...

Mark  W. Ellingworth

Mark W. Ellingworth

Sep 13, 2017

Mark W. Ellingworth, 62, of Robbinsdale, passed away Wed., Sept. 13, 2017. Survived by son, Wade; brother, Kelly; and many friends. Preceded in death by wife, Mary; parents, Gordon and Laura.

SERVICES Memorial Visitation

Saturday, September 30, 2017 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel 3888 West Broadway Robbinsdale, MN...

Marilyn "Pat" P. Russell

Marilyn "Pat" P. Russell

Sep 13, 2017

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Robert; parents, Goldie Mae and George Cox; six sisters and brothers. Survived by children, Robin Hanly, Cindy (Paul) Hunerberg, Laura (Brian) Hanly and Mike Russell; grandchildren, Brad (Sarah), Alan, Andy (Sabrinia) and Kelli; great-grandchildren, Aurora, Trevor, Chase and Kylie; sister, Jeanne (Jim) Whittington and brother, Jerry Cox; many nieces...

Joyce  Faye Luth

Joyce Faye Luth

Sep 13, 2017

Joyce F. Luth, 85, of Richfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. Joyce was a very happy, outgoing, social busybody and was strong-willed. She loved her family very much, with special love for her admired grandchildren. She was a 48 year friend of Bill W. Joyce always made her visit to the bakery for her daily donuts. She is...

Roger Lillemo

Roger Lillemo

Sep 12, 2017

Roger went to meet the Lord September 12, 2017 at age 84. He grew up west of Wayzata on an estate where his father was the caretaker.  Roger was proud of his Norwegian heritage.  A Graduate of Deephaven High School, Concordia College and was a landscape designer with Dundee Nursery.  Longtime member of Nurseryman’s Assn and Mtka-Plymouth...

Beverly  Ann Hart

Beverly Ann Hart

Sep 12, 2017

Beverly Ann Hart, known to all as Bev, was a pastor before there were many other women in the ministry. She graduated from North Central Bible College (now NCU) in Minneapolis in 1964, and her first stop in a life of service to God was at the Assemblies of God Granite Falls Indian Chapel. She left behind many friends...

Matthew Helppi

Matthew Helppi

Sep 11, 2017

Matthew Helppi, age 29, formerly of Plymouth.  After struggling with depression our beloved Matthew took his life on September 11, 2017. Matthew graduated with honors from Wayzata High School, University of Minnesota and received his doctorate in organic chemistry from Purdue.  He worked at Pharmagra Labs in Pisgah Forest, NC. He will be missed by his fiancee’...

Gloria  Marie Luckow

Gloria Marie Luckow

Sep 11, 2017

Gloria Marie Luckow, age 86, of Golden Valley, passed away on September 11, 2017 in Maple Grove, MN. She is survived by daughters, LeAnn (John) Miheve, Mary Beth (Kent) Dunham and Suzanne Luckow; grandchildren, Mary Sue (Tom) Walker, Elizabeth Miheve, Catherine (Conrad) Olson, Abbie (Alex) Patino and Christopher Dunham; 4 great grandchildren: siblings, Gilbert Schmitz, Angeline Schnobrich, Glenn (Donna)...

Pat Perrozzi

Pat Perrozzi

Sep 10, 2017

Pat Perrozzi, age 94 of Plymouth, formerly of Robbinsdale, MN passed away on September 10, 2017. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Joe and daughter Gail. Survived by sons Gino (Donna), Joe (Jane), Rick (Linda), daughters Sandi Hules (Greg), Donna Jensen (Geno), and Gloria Ross (Mark Thorn), friend Dennis Hipkins, 10 Grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Pat was born...

MaryAnn Bouley

MaryAnn Bouley

Sep 10, 2017

MaryAnn Bouley was born at home on her family’s farm in Hamel, the middle child and only girl in a family of five. She attended Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School through eighth grade, then went to Mound High School for grades 9-11 and graduated from Orono High School in its inaugural class of 1952. She married Russel Bouley...

John  "Jack" Fischer

John "Jack" Fischer

Sep 9, 2017

John N. "Jack" Fischer, age 80, formerly of Sun City West, AZ passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2017.

Jack was born on February 6, 1937 in Avon, MN.  He grew up on a farm on Middle Spunk Lake in Avon, MN.  He went to grade school in Avon, and high school in St. Cloud.  In...