Obituaries

Robert  W. Delmore

Robert W. Delmore

Feb 12, 2017

Robert W. Delmore, age 95 of Robbinsdale, passed away peacefully on February 12th. Bob was preceded in death by wife Margaret and son Paul. He is survived by children Kathy (Bob) Iverson, Dan (Mary) Delmore & Sheila (John) Thelemann; grandchildren Eric Iverson, Michael (Christine) Iverson, Sarah (Sean) Bates, Rob Thelemann, Gina (Jeff) Rautenberg, Taylor and Connor Thelemann, Hugh and...

Julieann Hills

Julieann Hills

Feb 11, 2017

Hills, Julieann J., age 72 of Anoka passed away Feb. 11, 2017.  Survived by husband of 53 years, Douglas; children, Kelly (Michael) Brown, Adam (Jennifer) Hills, and Katherine Hills; grandchildren, Kathrine, Alexander, and Malaika; great-grandchildren, Roman, Mason and Marshall; siblings, Oak, Connie, Mary, and Steve; other relatives and friends.

Visitation...

Anna  May Nelson

Anna May Nelson

Feb 11, 2017

Survived by daughters, Leslie Nelson and Susan Auspos; grandchildren, Sarah Ennen and Linnea, Winona and Andrea Auspos; brother, Kenneth Carlson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, James Nelson; and brother, John Carlson. Anna taught in the Robbinsdale School District for 10 years.

Private interment.

Visitation...

Evelyn  J. Battles

Evelyn J. Battles

Feb 10, 2017

Battles, Evelyn J. age 79 of Minneapolis passed away February 10th, 2017. Evelyn is survived by her children, Yolanda, Kimberly, Keith, Paris, Tracey, Patrick and Tiffany; 25 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, Walter; sons, Kevin and Shawn; parents, Love and Benjamin; siblings: Charles, GLoria, DeLorn, Clydie Theresa and Ethel. Services will be...

Francis Krieger

Francis Krieger

Feb 10, 2017

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Preceded in death by parents, Mathew and Clara Krieger; siblings, Harry, Leon, Florence, Irene, Vern, and Eugene. 30 year employee of Northwestern Bell. Survived by wife, Beverly; children, Kathy (Ron) Hubred, Paula, Dan (Linda), and John; 8 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Myra Mueller; brother-in-law, Ron; and many nieces, nephews, and friends....

Erwin Drews

Erwin Drews

Feb 10, 2017

Erwin C. Drews of Plymouth, passed away Feb 10, 2017 at the age of 95. Erwin is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lorraine; sister, Glenna; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is preceded in death by daughter, Diane; parents, Fred and Louise; sisters, Erna and Adeline; and brother, Edwin. Mass of...

Walter Maehren

Walter Maehren

Feb 10, 2017

Of Bloomington, formerly Edina. Wally passed peacefully while attending Mass with his daughter by his side. Survived by son Dick (Gayla) Maehren; daughter Kathy (Jim) Ballinger; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by first wife Mary; second wife Dee Wear; sons Ronald and Robert; grandson Stephen; brother Elmer; and sister Margaret (Bill) Sellstedt. Wally was a...

Christopher  J. Bechtold

Christopher J. Bechtold

Feb 9, 2017

Christopher “Chris” Jon Bechtold

age 47 of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2017. Chris was born on Dec. 22, 1969 to Jeanne (Floyd) Bechtold and John Bechtold in Denver, CO.  He graduated from Bradshaw Mountain High School in Prescott, Arizona in 1988.

Chris served in the US Army for 10 years...

Anne Heck

Anne Heck

Feb 9, 2017

Anne Heck was born April 14, 1925 in St. Clair, PA passed away February 9, 2017 at age 91.

Anne met Howard, “the love of her life” in Washington, D.C. after WWII.  Family was the center of Anne’s life.  She and Howard were charter members of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and spent many years in...

William  "Bob" Dougherty

William "Bob" Dougherty

Feb 8, 2017

Died peacefully after a rich, full life. Preceded by beloved wife of 67 years, Jeanne; daughter Longina Harvieux; parents Henry and Harriet; and five siblings (two as infants). Survived by sons Michael, Thomas (Mona), John (Becky), and Mark; son-in-law Daniel Harvieux; grandchildren Meghan, Michael, Jonathan, Andrew, Isabella and Phillip Dougherty, and Robert, David, Edward and Angela Harvieux; six great-grandchildren;...

Kaye Foley

Kaye Foley

Feb 6, 2017

Passed away at home suddenly but peacefully on February 6 th . Survived by her twin children, daughter Sharma Foley (Adam) Affeldt and son Doug (Melanie) Foley; grandchildren Alexis, Reid and Hallie; ex-husband and father of her children Stephen Richard Foley. Preceded in death by parents George Warren Parker and Florence Quintal Parker and loving companion, Ernie Engel. A...

Sandra Tenney

Sandra Tenney

Feb 6, 2017

Sandra F. Tenney, age 73, born February 28, 1943 in Mpls. and passed away February 6, 2017 in Apple Valley.   She was active in her church, was frequently called “Mama Sandy” by her church friends, and was the greeter and official JCC Hugger. While Mama Sandy may not have had children of her own, her love for the people...

Frits Roozendaal

Frits Roozendaal

Feb 5, 2017

Frits was known for his love of cooking, light-hearted friendship and devoted support of his family. Survived by his wife, Jean; children, Christopher, Suzanne (Brent), Robert; grandson, Matthew; and extended family in the Netherlands. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Relief Services to support refugee outreach.

Visitation one...

Karen  Y. Reese

Karen Y. Reese

Feb 4, 2017

Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Tamy Reese, Chris and Sharon Reese, Jason and Traci Reese; grandchildren, Annmarie and Roy Reese, Bailey and Greta Reese, Calvin and Carter Reese; sister, Beverly Hunt; many family and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Roy and sister, Janice Manning.

SERVICES Visitation

Saturday, February...

Elizabeth "Liz" E. Schweitzer

Elizabeth "Liz" E. Schweitzer

Feb 3, 2017

Of Wayzata and Plymouth. Retired nurse. Preceded in death by husband, Richard. Survived by brother, Trevor (Helen) Hughes; and many friends. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES Memorial Service

Friday, February 17, 2017 10:00 AM

St. Philip's Lutheran Church 6180 Hwy 65 NE...

Darlene  E. McGowan

Darlene E. McGowan

Feb 2, 2017

Of Otsego, formerly of Golden Valley, died peacefully at home on February 2, 2017, surrounded by and with the love of her family. Survived by her loving husband, Dick; daughters, Pam Kuntuzos, Lynn Zang and her husband, Gene, Nancy Schlee and her husband, Nick; grandchildren, Megan Kuntuzos, AJ and Shannon Schlee; brother-in-law, Ken McGowan and his wife, Pat; nieces,...

Margaret  E. Cooper

Margaret E. Cooper

Feb 1, 2017

Preceded in death by husband, Cleman and sister, Ann Higgins. Survived by children, Deborah (Dennis) Picotte, Sandra (Gary) Vaughn, Brett (Vicki) Cooper and Karen (Kevin) Ott; grandchildren, Melissa (Mike), Ryan (Brianna), Miles (Laurie), Travis (Tammy), Chelsea, Daniel, Matt, Abby, Joseph, Justin and Jenna; great-grandchildren, Kody, Easton, Amiyah, Christian, Jana, Jessica, Alyssa, Kailey, Karley, Joshua and soon to be, Ava;...

Helen  M. Weiss

Helen M. Weiss

Jan 30, 2017

Helen M. (Kalitowski) Weiss, age 88, of New Hope, passed away January 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, Anthony and Martha Kalitowski; brothers, Ed and Harry; sister, Margaret. Helen is survived by children, Cheryl Weibeler (Lawrence Rossini), Susan (John) Daugherty and William (Dawn); six grandsons; older sister, Dorothy Durr. Helen was diagnosed with MS...

Joseph  B. Guenther

Joseph B. Guenther

Jan 30, 2017

Joseph B. Guenther, age 78 of Duluth, MN, passed away January 30, 2017 in St. Martin. Joe served in the Army National Guard. He retired in 2003 after 30 years with Thermotech and 20 years with Sather Engineers. Joe loved skiing, dancing, fishing, hunting and traveling. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Betty; parents...

Cecilia Odziomek

Cecilia Odziomek

Jan 29, 2017

Formerly of Chicago. Preceded in death by parents John and Mary Minkalis Odziomek; brother Norbert; sisters Lorraine Odziomek and Dolores (Thomas) Batina. Survived by nephew Thomas (Katherine) Batina; great nephews Tom and Greg Batina; great niece Marianne Batina. Her distinguished advertising career spanned four decades. Cecilia progressed from a secretary to become Vice President of Media Services with Compton...