Obituaries

Mary Louise Gully Dorr

Mary Louise Gully Dorr

May 19, 2017

Mary Gully Dorr, age 89, Minneapolis, died peacefully May 19, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband Leo J. "Bud" Dorr, parents Matthew W. and Caroline Gully; nine siblings, Raymond, John, Clifford, Daniel, William  and Aloysius Gully; Irene Vaplon, Josephine Nunberg and Barbara Irvine. Mary was raised on a grain and livestock farm in ND. Graduating from high school...

K.C. Thompson

K.C. Thompson

May 18, 2017

K.C. Thompson, age 60 of Columbia Heights died suddenly on 5/18/2017. Preceded in death by mother, Zana; and brother, Richard.  Survived by partner, P.G. Dudda; sister, Sharon (Tom) Jacobs; nieces, Ginny (Jim) Grassman and Toni Meadows; other relatives and friends.

Interment Glen Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to...

Llewellyn  Beethoven Skinner

Llewellyn Beethoven Skinner

May 18, 2017

Lew was born July 18, 1933 in Camden, Alabama to Byron R. and Minnie A. Skinner.  He was raised in Alabama and was able to travel throughout the United States, working as a salesman. He retired in Minnesota, living for many years at the Benedictine Health Care Center. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM   Monday, May 22...

Mickey  Charles Nelson

Mickey Charles Nelson

May 17, 2017

Nelson, Mickey Charles, age 56 of Ramsey passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2017.  Devoted husband, father, and avid sportsman.  Preceded in death by parents, Janet and George Nelson; brother, Dan Nelson; and father-in-law, Stanley Meyers, Sr.  Survived by wife of 35 years, Ana; daughters, Marissa and Riley; siblings, George B. Nelson, Jr. (Lucy), Peg Werner (Nathan), Jean (Harve)...

Mary  Lou Dahlin

Mary Lou Dahlin

May 17, 2017

Mary Lou Dahlin, age 86, formerly of Brooklyn Center passed away May 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by parents, Walter and Frieda Gates; brothers, Walter Gates Jr. and Robert Gates and son-in-law, Tom Lauzon. She is survived by children, John (Ruth), Robert (Judy), Diane Lauzon, Jeff, Laura (Jim) Schroer and Kurt (Angela); 10 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other...

George  R. Smida

George R. Smida

May 17, 2017

Smida, George R.

Age 85 of Brooklyn Park.  Survived by wife  Pat; sons Chuck Smida (Mary Lee Bertram), Rick Smida and daughter Lynn Smida Otto (Stephen); grandchildren Amy, Andrea, April,  Alissa, Kathryn, Karisa, Kyle, Nathan, Vanessa & Andrew; 19 great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by his parents George and Louscinda Wosmek Smida. George was a...

Hilary  Harold Vickman

Hilary Harold Vickman

May 16, 2017

Harold Hilary Vickman age 85 of Plymouth died peacefully on May 16, 2017 surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife, Yolanda Pastén Vickman; daughter, Mónica (Ralph) Ballard; son, Juan Ramón Vickman; granddaughters, Rita and Vera Ballard. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary; brother, Robert (Kay) Kane; sister, Georgia Mae (John) Kelly.

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Paul  Michael Skarstad

Paul Michael Skarstad

May 15, 2017

Skarstad, Paul Michael Paul Michael Skarstad, died peacefully Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home of more than 40 years in Plymouth at age 74. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Marna (Johnson) Skarstad; his sister, Dorothy Roseth and her husband, Wayne Roseth of Great Falls, MT; his son, Erik Skarstad and his wife, Robin Beck Skarstad of...

Jeff Chapman

Jeff Chapman

May 14, 2017

Jeff Chapman of New Hope, passed away May 14, 2017 at age 42.  Preceded in death by grandparents, Ray and Ann Chapman, Leonard and Margaret Carlson; Uncle Tom Survived by parents, Jim and Jean; sister, Jody Campbell and husband David; nieces and nephew, Cally, Brianna and Bryce Campbell; other loving relatives and friends.

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Frances  Ann McWhite

Frances Ann McWhite

May 13, 2017

Frances Ann McWhite, of Wayzata passed away May 13, 2017 at 93 years of age. She is survived by husband Bob McWhite, sons Bob Jr., Tim Sr. and wife Sharon McWhite; 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; sisters Jeanne McLeod, Joanne Martin, Peggy James and husband Dick, Mary Copeland and husband Roger; brother Bill Reed and wife Karen and...

George  E. Mogush

George E. Mogush

May 12, 2017

George E. Mogush, age 95, of Hopkins, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 12, 2017. George is survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Barbara (Bob) Hill, Mary Margaret “Meg” (Joe) Hillan; sons, Tom (Sandy) and Dave (Cindy); grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Cornelius, Robby and Carson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Darlene  Ann Huber

Darlene Ann Huber

May 12, 2017

Survived by loving husband of 49 years, Allen; son and daughter-in-law, Bradley Allen and Julie Marie; beloved granddaughter, Katelyn Marie; other family and friends. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

Visitation one hour before service. SERVICES...

Adeline Meskan

Adeline Meskan

May 12, 2017

Adeline Meskan, a resident of St. Louis Park, MN since 1952, passed away May 12 at home. She was born Feb 24, 1925 in New Prague to parents Dr. Thomas W. and Bessie Dobihal VanCura. She is survived by son Thomas (Alexandra); grandchildren John MacIver Meskan and Madeleine Taylor Meskan and 11 nieces and nephews. In addition to her...

Sophia  M. Lampley

Sophia M. Lampley

May 11, 2017

Preceded in death by son, Jerry Lampley; mother, Mable Hansen and father, Bill Moore; sisters, Caroline and Marie. Survived by daughter, Julie Lampley (Phillip Smith); son, Jeffery Lampley (Tony Heinz); daughter-in-law, Johneatha Lampley; grandchildren, DeLano (Marie Hanson), DeLaina (James Stansberry), Elizabeth and John; great-grandchildren, James, Jessy, AnjuLee, Fannie, James, Sophia, Julie Ann and Phillip; great-great-grandchildren, Jakihl, Ahjaneé, Aubree and...

Maria  K. Kapczynski

Maria K. Kapczynski

May 10, 2017

Maria K.  Kapczynski, 80, of Maple Plain, went to be with the Lord on Wed., May 10, 2017.  Born May 5, 1937 in Vilnius, Poland, she grew up in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Maria was preceded in death by parents, Jozef and Helena Kozlowski; brother, Mikolai; sister, Janina. She is survived by loving husband, Alexandre; son, Pedro (Dalal); daughter, Maria...

Bernice (Dutcher)  Gooler

Bernice (Dutcher) Gooler

May 10, 2017

Bernice Ann (Dutcher) Gooler, died peacefully at home on May 10, 2017 in New Hope, MN at the age of 83. She is survived by children, Deborah, Jean, Stephen, Mary, Peter and Pamela; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; brother, James Dutcher; sister, Cynthia St. Sauver. Bernice was preceded by sons, Joseph, James and Thomas. Bernice was born on...

John  T. Kelly

John T. Kelly

May 10, 2017

John T. "Jack" Kelly MD Age 90 formerly of Robbinsdale and Delano; passed away May 10, 2017.  Jack graduated from Cretin High School and after a stint in the US Air Corps he enrolled at the University of Minnesota.  He later entered U of M Medical School and graduated in 1956.  He was a family physician and co-founder at...

Patricia  A. Beyer

Patricia A. Beyer

May 9, 2017

Preceded in death by beloved husband, LeRoy; sisters, Jane Sobolik and Joanne Spitzer; brother, Richard Cisewski. Survived by children, Debora Kuharski (Ron), Karen, Steven (Tara), William, John (Nancy) and JoAnn Beyer (Damen Adams); grandchildren, Kim, Allyssa, Adriana, Aaron, Paige, D.J., Jessica, Amanda, Jason, Nikki, Katie, Billy and Jimmy;  great-grandchildren, Ryley, Alarik, Alayla, John, Josh, Xavier and Alyce; brothers, Charles...

Norlinda (Linda)  Aspelund

Norlinda (Linda) Aspelund

May 8, 2017

Norlinda (Linda) Barbara Aspelund, nee Karschnik, passed away on May 8, 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She is preceded in death by husband, Merlyn; parents, Ernest and Ester Karschnik; brother, Robert Karschnik; sister-in-law, Janice Haler. Linda is survived by her five children, eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Linda primarily raised her five children but also...

Donna Studer

Donna Studer

May 8, 2017

Donna K. Studer, age 65, born in Minneapolis to Lorraine and Raymond Fiscus, born into eternal life on May 8, 2017. Preceded in death by parents and brothers Steven and Rodney. Beloved and cherished sister of Ken (Kris) and Sharon Fiscus. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends, with special recognition for the daily wisdom of Nancy Hagen, Eileen...