Obituaries

Thelma  Algelena Reynolds

Thelma Algelena Reynolds

Apr 15, 2017

Thelma Algelena Reynolds

of Holloway, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 15, 2017 at Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington, MN. Thelma was born December 2, 1920 to Julius Reich and Anna (Hoernemann) Reich. She was baptized January 9, 1920 at St. John’s Lutheran, Holloway, MN. She was confirmed in...

Joan  Marie Manning

Joan Marie Manning

Apr 15, 2017

Went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2017.  Born June 16, 1936 in Robbinsdale, MN, Joan was the first deaf graduate of Robbinsdale High School.  She started at McGraw-Hill as an entry clerk and worked her way up to managing editor. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Thomas and Gladys Shaw. Survived...

Barbara "Barb" A. Johnson

Barbara "Barb" A. Johnson

Apr 13, 2017

Survived by her loving husband, Larry; children, Kristin, Nicholas (Cara) and Tyler (Jocelyn) Johnson; grandchildren, Leon and Dakotah Johnson; sisters, Linda Criswell and Kathy (Gary) Mutchler; brothers, Robert (Mary) and Warren (Diane) Criswell; her many dear nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Olive and Robert Criswell. Barb was an amazing woman in so many...

Eugene Neisen

Eugene Neisen

Apr 13, 2017

Neisen, Eugene M.

age 86 of New Hope. Survived by wife, Betty (Czech); son, Randall (Cynthia) Neisen; daughter, Rhonda (Jeff) Carkhuff; grandchildren, Rhianna (Jaffer) Ibrahim, Robert Neisen, Rebecca Neisen, Braden (Justin Bertram) Carkhuff, Adam (Heather) Carkhuff.  Preceded  in death by father, Mathias; mother, Frances (Gonsior), sister, Charlotte Graunke. Memorials to Animal Humane Society .

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Michael George Racer Junior Van Heel

Michael George Racer Junior Van Heel

Apr 13, 2017

Michael George Racer Jr. Van Heel, 29 of Minneapolis, passed away quickly and peacefully on April 13, 2017 in Bloomington, Minnesota.  He was born November 11, 1987, in St. Paul, Minnesota.  He was adopted by Michael and Barbara Racer, and after his father’s death and mother’s remarriage, adopted again by Barbara with Jim Van Heel, who was the father...

Teresa  C. Syvertson

Teresa C. Syvertson

Apr 12, 2017

Teresa Syvertson, 57 years old, left this dimension to home-come with her Heavenly Father on April 12th 2017. After fighting so valiantly, a death that was unexpected, she ultimately fell bravely to Acute Respiratory distress that led to general sepsis. Teresa’s life was driven by her beloved five children, and her recently born grandson. Her foresight and intuition were...

Dean  L Swanson

Dean L Swanson

Apr 11, 2017

Preceded in death by first wife, Ramona (Schmidt); brother, Wayne. Survived by wife, Julene; sons, Richard (Anne) Swanson and Robert Swanson; daughter, Shelley Scholtes; step-children, Leslie (Jean) Evenson, David (Diane) Evenson, LuAnn Evenson, Sandra McCline, Scott Evenson, Lisa (Craig) Nordholm; grandchildren, Joshua (Katelin) Swanson, Justin Swanson, Kayla Swanson, Adeline Scholtes, Josephine Scholtes, Nick Zyoc, Luke (Cristin) Evenson, Jacob (Katie)...

Jonathan  Lee Hovick

Jonathan Lee Hovick

Apr 11, 2017

Jonathan Lee Hovick, of Plymouth, died suddenly while doing what he loved to do, golfing with friends. He was born on August 6, 1965 in Fairmont, MN to John and Marilyn (Simmering) Hovick. He was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wilbert and was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairmont.  He attended St. Paul's Lutheran School...

Paul  P. Szydlik

Paul P. Szydlik

Apr 7, 2017

Paul Peter Szydlik, 83, died Friday, April 7, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, following a brief illness.   Paul was a lifelong learner, a creative thinker and problem solver who was forever interested in God’s creation of an orderly and amazing universe. Born and raised in Duryea, Pennsylvania, Paul spent a long career as a physics professor at SUNY...

Margaret  "Peggy" Martin

Margaret "Peggy" Martin

Apr 6, 2017

Margaret (Peggy) Mary Martin of Plymouth went to be with her husband John and the Lord on April 6, 2017 at age 88.

Peggy was born in Ireland and very proud of her Irish heritage.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister to all of her family. She is preceded in death by her beloved...

Jane Pattee

Jane Pattee

Apr 5, 2017

Preceded in death by husband Dr. James Pattee, son David, daughter Margaret, parents Michael and Laura Kelly, brothers Bob and Jack Kelly; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Mary and Kay Kelly, Joan Pattee, Frank and Tom Pattee, nephew Marty Kelly. Survived by children Ann Widseth, Michael (Annette Shaieb), John (Nancy), Mindy (Ron Anderson), Lisa (Charlie McCarty) & Laurie (Todd) Russ; grandchildren...

ward (Ed)  Wintheiser

ward (Ed) Wintheiser

Apr 4, 2017

Ed Wintheiser, 90, of St. Louis Park, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was a lifetime member of the St. Louis Park VFW and the American Legion. Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Ed is survived by his wife of 69 years, JoAnn; children, Don (Melissa), Mike (Judy), Mark, Joel (Denise), Chris (Melody),...

Franklin  D. Browning

Franklin D. Browning

Apr 4, 2017

Franklin D. Browning of Plymouth passed away April 4, 2017 at age 86.  Korean War veteran and retired Air Force.   Preceded in death by wife, Leona Ruth and his 7 siblings.  Survived by children, Karen, Michael, Laura Browning and Debra Wuebker; grandchildren, Jenna Browning, Erin, Ben and Jessica Wuebker; many nieces, nephews; sister-in-law, Pat Veldhouse; brother-in-law, Tom...

Joan  Elizabeth Carlson

Joan Elizabeth Carlson

Apr 4, 2017

Joan Elizabeth Carlson Born February 25, 1932 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Helen Anderson. She passed away surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in Minneapolis. Joan was spunky, funny, loving, and kind. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by husband, Ralph and brothers, Gerald and...

Lavina  Ann Anderson

Lavina Ann Anderson

Apr 3, 2017

Anderson, Lavina A., age 96 of Golden Valley died on April 3, 2017 of natural causes.  Born in Pierz, MN to parents, John and Mary Van Denheuvel.  Survived by children, Kathy Lebra, Keith (Michelle) Anderson, and Karla Anderson; grandchildren, Karrie, Jeremiah, and Devin; great-granddaughter, Arianna; brother, Gilbert (Dolores) and sister, Delores (George).  Preceded in death by son, Kenneth Anderson;...

Mary (Reichert)  Windsperger

Mary (Reichert) Windsperger

Apr 3, 2017

Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; 5 brothers and their wives; other loving relatives and friends. Survived by sons, David, Mark (Mary), Joe and Bruce; daughters, Carol Jackson, Jean (Dave) Iverson, Diane (Joe) Aulwes and Donna (Steve) Mara; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Dolores Kratzke; brother, Rich Reichert; life-long friend, Carla. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

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Ethel Marguerite Smith Varner Petersen

Ethel Marguerite Smith Varner Petersen

Apr 1, 2017

Ethel, age 103 of New Hope, MN passed away on April 1, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Harry Varner, (father of Mary and Sharon); husband, Thomas Petersen; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Edward Pelant; 7 siblings. Survived by daughter, Sharon Pelant (Bob); sister, Irene Hayes; grandchildren, Juli, Jodie, Matthew, Charles, Mark, Michael, John, Amy, Sara; 25 great-grandchildren; 10...

Gerald  "Jerry" Wiehle

Gerald "Jerry" Wiehle

Apr 1, 2017

Gerald “Jerry” Wiehle, age 76, of New Hope, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2017. Jerry served proudly, active duty, in the Army from 1959-1962. He was a Life Member of Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 417, and was an active member of Church of the Epiphany. He was preceded in death by his parents, Molly and Maylen. Jerry is...

Ronald  David Smart

Ronald David Smart

Mar 31, 2017

Ronald David, age 85, of Golden Valley, died Friday, March 31, 2017. Born May 21, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN,  He was the son of the late John (Jack) and Muriel (Hill) Smart.

Ron attended Dunwoody Institute and also served in the Air Force as a Navigator where he met his wife, a flight nurse, Rosemarie Stockton and...

Michael "Mike" M. Flaherty

Michael "Mike" M. Flaherty

Mar 31, 2017

Survived by Wife, Deidre; Son, Aaron (Meghan); Daughters, Melissa and Kayla; and their Mother, Michelle; Mother, Juanita; Brothers, Randy and Shannon; Stepsons, Mathew, and Luke; Stepdaughter, Jessie; Sister-in-law, Sue; Nephew, Brandon; Nieces, Anjali and Shaeley;

Preceded in Death by F ather, Lyle Flaherty. Visitation Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30 Memorial Service Tuesday 1:30 Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel...