Obituaries

Lelund  W. Kosel

Lelund W. Kosel

Jan 11, 2017

From the west take Hwy 62 east straight past the exit for Hiawatha Avenue (Hwy 55). Approximately 2 blocks take the right hand exit, which is labeled Historic Fort Snelling (Henry Bishop Whipple Federal Bldg is also at this exit). At the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp turn left, go one block to...

Thomas  W O'Brien

Thomas W O'Brien

Jan 11, 2017

Thomas William O'Brien, age 72, of Arden Hills, MN. succumbed to lung cancer on Wednesday, January 11, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by parents, Vince and Irene O'Brien. He is survived by Sue, his wife of 51 years, children Terry (Rebecca), Shannon (Tom), Danny (Kim), Kelly, nine beloved grandchildren, brothers Mike and Pat and a very...

Reuel  Alvin Nygaard

Reuel Alvin Nygaard

Jan 9, 2017

Reuel A. Nygaard, 79, of Plymouth, MN died the morning of January 9 peacefully at home with his wife Mary present.   He was born March 19,1937 in Mpls, MN to Reverend Alvin and Alphild Nygaard.  He married Mary E. Lorinser on July 12,1958 and she survives him.He is also survived by his two siblings Gail Anderson of...

Emmaline  Dorothy Rasmussen

Emmaline Dorothy Rasmussen

Jan 8, 2017

Private Interment SERVICES Memorial Service

Saturday, January 14, 2017 11:00 AM

Redeemer Lutheran Church 115 W. Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391

Private Interment

Thomas Aasgaard

Thomas Aasgaard

Jan 8, 2017

Loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by parents, Ivan and Carol; and sister Dona Weber. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet; children Steven (Julie) and Kevin (Sara); grandchildren Jeff (Maureen), Scott (Katie), Kim (David), Marissa and Lauren; brother-in-law Hank Weber. After serving in the Air Force for 6 years, he worked as an accountant for...

Mary  L. Roby

Mary L. Roby

Jan 8, 2017

Mary L. Roby, of St. Louis Park, went to be with the Lord on her 89th birthday, Sunday January 8. She was preceded by husband, Richard; sisters, Carol Ruppe, Bev Mueller and Pat Hodne; brother, Cyril Doyle; brothers-in-law, Peter Mueller and Peter Ruppe. Mary is survived by daughter, Maureen (Ed) Krmpotich; sons, Dan (Patti) and John (Peg); 11 grandchildren...

Larry Schultz

Larry Schultz

Jan 7, 2017

Schultz, Larry Gene, age 85, of Plymouth.  Captain-U.S. Marines.  Born 12/30/31 in South Dakota and passed away on 1/7/17.  Preceded in death by parents, Theodore B. and Florence Schultz and son, Ted.  Survived by wife of 62 years, Joan; daughters, Cindy, Stacy, and Wendy; daughter-in-law, Nancy; grandchildren, Cooper, Corey, Rowan, Emma, and Casey.  Larry graduated from Mpls. Central in...

Kirby  V. Jensen

Kirby V. Jensen

Jan 7, 2017

Passed peacefully on January 7, 2017 after a long hard fight with dementia. Survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Georgia; sons, Nicholas (Christa), Andrew, Derick (Caroline), Jesse (girlfriend, Wendy), Jason (Megan); grandchildren, Dylan, Irene and Virginia; brothers, Kevin (Karen) and Kim (Cecelia); niece, Anastasia (Robert) Murry; nephew, Dmitriy; great-nephew, Ethan. Preceded in death by his parents, Irene...

Faith  M. McBride

Faith M. McBride

Jan 6, 2017

Faith, age 80 of New Hope, formerly of St. Louis Park passed away January 6, 2017. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, John; sons, Jimmy and Steve. Survived by son, Bradley McBride; daughter, Nancy McBride (Phil Wetzel); daughters-in-law, Cheryl McBride, Margo Driscoll; grandchildren, Kelly (Dan), Jeffrey, Jimmy, Patrick, Ashley, Tyler and Taryn; 5 great-grandchildren and beloved cat,...

Melvin  C. Rademacher

Melvin C. Rademacher

Jan 4, 2017

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, LaVerne and sister, Florence Rademacher. Survived by daughters, Barbara, Linda and Joan; sister, Alice (Robert) Arantowicz and special friend, Gwen Fondow and her family. Private services will be at later date.

Lance  A. Maly

Lance A. Maly

Jan 2, 2017

Lance A. Maly, died peacefully at home on January 2, 2017 after a heroic year-long battle with brain cancer. Lance was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 21, 1966. He attended the University of Iowa, where he was a proud member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Lance graduated from Iowa in 1989 with degrees in Economics and Communications....

Angeline  K. Bartlett

Angeline K. Bartlett

Jan 2, 2017

Angeline K. Bartlett, age 96 of Golden Valley. She is survived by daughters, Shane (Steve) Holonitch, Camille A. Hetman & Elizabeth Bartlett (Ken Greening); grandchildren, Carrie Anne Claypatch (Jerry Brownrigg) and Anita (Jeremy)Johnson; Thomas (Anna) Bartlett and Paul (Jordan) Bartlett: great-grandchildren, Noli Bartlett and another on the way. Angie is preceded in death by husband, Rodger Bartlett' son, Gary...

Jeanne  Anderson Collison

Jeanne Anderson Collison

Jan 1, 2017

Jeanne A. Collison, age 91, of Golden Valley, went home to her Heavenly Father on New Year’s Day. Jeanne was born in Rochester, MN, near Haverhill Township and her grandparents’ farm. All agreed: “You can take Jeanne out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of Jeanne.” She took pride in their achievements and adventures, cooked...

Lurene  Martel Jackson

Lurene Martel Jackson

Jan 1, 2017

Reception following service at Trillium Woods, 5855 Cheshire Parkway, Plymouth, MN 55446. The family will be having a private inurnment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to North Memorial Hospice at: North Memorial Foundation, 3300 Oakdale Avenue Suite 425, Robbinsdale,...

Steve  Anthony Vekich

Steve Anthony Vekich

Jan 1, 2017

Steve Anthony (Stepo) Vekich, born August 22, 1929 to Matt and Kristine Vekich, immigrants from Croatia and Slovenia. A lifelong Duluth resident, he was raised in the Raleigh Street neighborhood of West Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School in 1947. Steve was a natural athlete in hockey, baseball, fast pitch softball and football. He played football and baseball for...

Jo Lehnen

Jo Lehnen

Dec 31, 2016

Jo Lehnen of Crystal Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her home on December 31st surrounded by family. Jo was born on November 25, 1939 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. She is survived by her sons Frank Jr and Kurt; grandchildren Tiffany, Dalton and Tristan; great-grandchildren Kiera, Marcus Jr and Alivia; sister Mary Ann; and brother Tony (Sherry). She was preceded...

Ralph Etherington

Ralph Etherington

Dec 29, 2016

Ralph E. Etherington, age 81 of New Hope passed away December 29, 2016. Survived by wife, Roberta; son Brad and his children, John and Grace; daughter, Jean Callinan (Andrew) and their children, Neal (fiancée Tana) and Jenna; sister, Vivian Thomas; brothers, Robert (LaVon) and Jerry (Judy) Etherington; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Edgar; sisters, Berneatha...

Barbara  Joan Karels

Barbara Joan Karels

Dec 29, 2016

Barbara Joan Karels formerly of Crystal, MN passed away in Elgin, Illinois December 29, 2016 at age 83.  Preceded in death by husband, Gerhardt; daughter, Dale Juenemann; son, Darrell Wilder and brother, Dennis Forseth.  She is survived by her grandchildren, Michael (Laurel) Baier, Jodi (Dana Ballard) Rice, Alex (Jenn Gronke ) Juenemann; great-grandchildren, Kate, Molly, Sarah, Charlie, Nathan, Justin,...

Ewan  D. Chowen

Ewan D. Chowen

Dec 29, 2016

Ewan Donald James Chowen, age 98 of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2016. Ewan was born on March 2, 1918, the son of Lew and Kate Chowen. He grew up in North Minneapolis, loving to fish, hunt and spend summers with family in the country. Ewan served for four years in the Army’s Persian Gulf Command overseas...

Genevieve  A. Schrenk

Genevieve A. Schrenk

Dec 28, 2016

Genevieve Annamarie Schrenk, 95, passed away peacefully in Alexandria, MN on December 28, 2016.   She was born on May 24, 1921 on the family farm near Long Prairie, the second of nine children of Anton and Elizabeth (Goebel) Clasemann.

Genevieve (Gen) had great emotional strength based on a strong faith and her family. She was naturally kind,...