Obituaries

Carroll Corcoran

Carroll Corcoran

Jun 21, 2024

Corcoran, Carroll M.

Carroll M. Corcoran was born on December 2, 1932 in N. Minneapolis to Russell and Jewel Wolfram. She was an only child. Her parents divorced when she was nine years old. Her mother remarried when she was 11 and she then gained a step brother who was one year younger than her. Carroll was not too keen on...

George T. Bart

George T. Bart

Jun 20, 2024

A Celebration of Life, Laughter, and Loyalty. 

George Bart, age 76, of Maple Grove, beloved husband, father, and grandpa, passed away peacefully at his home June 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a legacy of joy, humor, and unwavering fandom. A University of Minnesota graduate and mega fan, George could always be spotted in his signature maroon and...

Ian Roy Warfield

Ian Roy Warfield

Jun 19, 2024

Warfield, Ian Roy, age 76 of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Susan, who was the love of his life. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Julie (Patrick) McGaughey, grandson Sean McGaughey, sisters Jonni (Trevor) Wright, and Alison (David) Retter. 

Ian had a generous spirit, brilliant mind, and a...

Mary Ila Pykonen

Mary Ila Pykonen

Jun 18, 2024

Pykonen, Mary Ila

Age 96, formerly of Minnetonka Mills, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2024. Born in River Falls, Wisconsin to Hans & Sarah (Gartland) Hanson. Ila moved with her family to Minneapolis after high school and began working for Cargill where she made many lifelong friends. Shortly after, she met her husband Bob, they raised 2 daughters...

Thomas Robert Leathers

Thomas Robert Leathers

Jun 18, 2024

Thomas Leathers, 72, of Minneapolis died peacefully June 18 at MHealth Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, after a month-long struggle with acute cardiopulmonary disease. Tom is survived by his sister Ruth (Cliff Tessling) and his dear friend Jan; and his cousins Bill (Vi) Leathers, David (Marina) Ford, and Deb (Todd) Rediger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy (Hayes)...

Kayla Y. Erving-Gadson

Kayla Y. Erving-Gadson

Jun 17, 2024

Kayla Erving-Gadson

age 40 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on June 17, 2024. 

She is preceded in death by Father, Otha B. Gadson; Grandparents, Isie B. & Ellis Erving and Hellen Gadson; Uncles, Ellis Jr Erving, A.D. Erving, Arthur Lee Erving, Willie C. Winters, Emmitt Erving; Aunts, Marjorie Erving and Leora Pierce. 

Kayla is survived by her mother, Mary Alice Erving-Gadson; one brother,...

Russel Joseph Bouley Jr.

Russel Joseph Bouley Jr.

Jun 16, 2024

Bouley, Russel J.

Russ was born in 1931, the first of five children. He grew up in uptown Hamel and attended a one-room schoolhouse before ultimately graduating from Wayzata High School in 1949. As children, he and his siblings and friends had the run of Hamel, getting into all sorts of mischief. When he was fourteen, he began working at Hamel...

Jacqueline R. Hughes

Jacqueline R. Hughes

Jun 15, 2024

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Jackie's Mass June 24, 2024

Jacqueline Rae Hughes (nee Herriges)

Age 87, of St. Louis Park, died peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Margaret (LaBine) Herriges, and husband, Robert W. Hughes. 

Jackie is survived by children, Rick (LuAnn), Judie, and Mike (Holly) Hughes; grandchildren, Kara...

Ann Leslie Schaffer

Ann Leslie Schaffer

Jun 12, 2024

Ann Leslie Schaffer 

Ann Schaffer, 66, of Robbinsdale, passed away peacefully from sequel Alzheimer’s dementia June 12, 2024, in Sandy, Utah. She was born October 21, 1957, in Minneapolis.

She lived in Minneapolis and its suburbs for all her life until the last three months. For hospice care Ann moved to Sandy, where her younger daughter lives. 

After earning her General Education Diploma...

Mavis Ryan

Mavis Ryan

Jun 10, 2024

Ryan, Mavis Lavonne, 93, of Robbinsdale, passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2024. Retired RN from HCMC Labor & Delivery. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, and spent many winters in Florida. 

Preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Ryan; parents, Andrew and Miriam Dashel; sister, Marlys Cheney; son-in-law, Jesse Priem. 

Survived by her children, Kathy Priem,...

Thomas Henry House

Thomas Henry House

Jun 9, 2024

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Tom's Service

Thomas H. House, 79, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, June 9,2024 at home. 

The funeral service will be at 10:30am on Monday, June 17 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave S. Minneapolis, with visitation at 9:30am. Interment, with military honors, will follow the service at Lakewood Cemetery.

Thomas H. House...

Todd Anthony Johnson

Todd Anthony Johnson

Jun 9, 2024

Johnson, Todd A.

age 62 of Plymouth, passed away June 9, 2024.  Survived by brother, Tim (Lori) Johnson; nephews, Zach (Brooke) Johnson and Josh (Maddie) Johnson; great nieces, Harper and Lennon.  Preceded in death by parents, Roger and Carole (Bouley) Johnson and sister, Natalie Hansen.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, June 17, 2024 at the Church of the Holy...

Lionel Gilbert Thatcher

Lionel Gilbert Thatcher

Jun 6, 2024

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Lionel Gilbert Thatcher, known as Gilbert, but also Gil, Grandpa, and Bonkum, died peacefully in his sleep June 6, 2024, at the age of 94 in Plymouth, MN. He was born in Logan, Utah, April 12, 1930, to Mabel Elizabeth Griffin and Lionel Wilmot Thatcher. He was married for 68 years to his...

Ethel Mae Hallberg

Ethel Mae Hallberg

Jun 6, 2024

Ethel Mae Hallberg, age 88 of New Hope passed away on June 6, 2024. Preceded in death by DuWayne, her husband of 56 years; parents, Fred & Geneva (Pitts) Laager; brothers, Daniel & David; sister, Diane Boldenow.  Survived by son, David & wife Tara; grandchildren, Cadyn & Talyn; brothers, Gerald & wife Kay, Richard, Dean & wife Kathy; sisters, Sandy...

Richard Edward Lenarz

Richard Edward Lenarz

Jun 5, 2024

Lenarz, Richard (Dick)

Age 88, passed away on June 5, 2024. Preceding Dick in death were his parents, Ed and Beatrice Lenarz.



Dick is survived by his lovely wife of 64 years Arlene and their 4 adult children(spouses) – Brad (Nancy) Lenarz of Orlando, Kari(Mike) Grubisch of Chaska, Gayle(Duane) Kolsrud of  Maple Grove, and Amy(John) Rourke of Maple Grove.

Preceding Dick in death...

John Henry Sims Jr.

John Henry Sims Jr.

Jun 3, 2024

Sims Jr., John H. age 89 of Robbinsdale, passed away on June 3, 2024. Survived by wife, Mary Sims; children, Teresa Garrett & John Henry Sims III; stepdaughters, Michele Cress & Julie (Matthew) Lemieux; grandchild, Mark Mader; great-grandchildren, RJ Mader & Serenity Mader; siblings, James (Darlene) Sims & Sherrell Sims. Preceded in death by parents, John Sr. & Edith Sims; sister,...

Ruth Rasmussen

Ruth Rasmussen

Jun 3, 2024

Ruth C. Rasmussen, age 101 formerly of Robbinsdale passed away June 3, 2024. WWII Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by husband, Darel; sons, Michael and Paul and sisters, Mary and Vera. Survived by daughter, Roxanne (Scott) Conley, Mark (Vivian) Rasmussen and James Rasmussen; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Cemetery service Wednesday, July 3, 10 AM at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (meet...

Michael "Mike" John Karels

Michael "Mike" John Karels

Jun 2, 2024

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Michael "Mike" J. Karels age 67 of Eden Prairie.

Mike passed away suddenly in Ottawa, Canada as a result of a cardiac event. Survived by his loving wife, Theresa “Teri” (née Spartz); daughter, Sarah and partner, Ivan Munkres; sisters, Colleen (Stuart) Lind, Mary Beth (Brad) Schleif and Katherine Karels; brother, Eugene...

Ronald Joseph Hiller

Ronald Joseph Hiller

Jun 1, 2024

Hiller, Ronald J. 

Age 95 of Plymouth, MN passed away on June 1, 2024. 

Ronald is survived by his loving wife June, daughters Kathleen (Craig), Jeanine (Charlie), Joanne, grandchildren Anne, Allyn, Kelsey (CJ), Betsy (Haney), Kallie, Christie (Sam), Lindy, Emily (Matt), Eddie, Mason, great grandchildren Marlowe June, Tavish, Quinn, and Ella. 

Ron was born in Corcoran MN in 1929, he graduated from Patrick...

Dean Lahren

Dean Lahren

Jun 1, 2024

Dean Bradley Lahren, 71, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on June 1, 2024 after a 4-year battle with cancer.

Dean was born on April 18, 1953 in Fargo, ND to Larry and Dorothy (Wumkes) Lahren. After graduating from Fargo North High School in 1971, he went on to study mechanical engineering at the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in...