Gilbert Gabanski

Mar 31, 2017

Gilbert Gabanski, age 65, of Plymouth, passed away March 31, 2017.  Preceded in death by father, Frank. Gil was an employee of Hennepin County for 9 years. Gil was involved with a number of professional organizations, including being a co-founder of the Minnesota Groundwater Association, and was an enthusiastic supporter of youth science education programs.  Survived by son, Nicholas;...

Orville "Orv" G. Thurs

Mar 30, 2017

Orv retired from Minnegasco after 32 years of service.  He especially enjoyed growing and cultivating hostas and woodworking. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Verna; daughters, LeeAnn Armstrong and husband, David, Janice Sherlock, Nancy Kennedy and husband, Steve; grandchildren, Chris Armstrong, Pat Armstrong and special friend, Jaimi Dittmer, Daniel Armstrong and wife, Becky, Kate Sherlock...

John Kallerup

Mar 30, 2017

Loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend died unexpectedly in Mexico with his family by his side. John was a strong Christian with a generous spirit.  A gentle giant.  Larger than life.  His door was always open as was his heart. He was a wonderful, giving man with a great sense of humor.  A creative marketer, innovator and entrepreneur....

Mary Catherine Peabody

Mar 29, 2017

Mary Catherine Peabody, 92 of Robbinsdale . God grab your dancing shoes, here comes Mary Peabody. After a long separation from the love of her life, Robert Peabody, she now joins him in heaven. “Although she be but little, she is fierce”. There were no truer words for Mary. She was a force to be reckoned with in any...

Donna Jean Hargarten

Mar 27, 2017

DONNA JEAN HARGARTEN, age 86 of Rogers, Minnesota.  Passed away peacefully at Wellstead of Rogers, 3/27/2017. Donna was born in Peoria, IL on 10/13/1930.  Her family moved to Minnesota in the early 1940’s.  She was raised in North Minneapolis, and graduated from Patrick Henry High School.  She lived most of her life in Brooklyn Park with her children.  Donna...

Fred Kickertz

Mar 27, 2017

Fred Eugene Kickertz, age 78, passed away peacefully in at-home hospice care in Plymouth, Minnesota

on  Monday, March 27, 2017 after a four- year struggle with Parkinson’s  Disease.  He was born on November 10, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MN. and grew up in Glenwood, Minnesota.

He is survived by Betty (Brown), his wife of fifty-six...

William Dale Weernink

Mar 26, 2017

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on 3-26-17.

Preceded in death by parents William H. and Irene Weernink; and brother Donald Weernink.

Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Lola Weernink; children Linda Johnson, Bill Weernink (Kari), and Barbara Weernink; grandchildren Chris Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Kimberly Lamoureux (Johnny), Kaitlyn Weernink, William “Tyler” Weernink; great grandchildren...

Robert Kenneth Londo

Mar 25, 2017

Robert passed away at his son’s home in Plymouth surrounded by family on March 25, 2017 at age 90. Preceded in death by Ruth, his wife of 60 years. He will be deeply missed by his children, Karen (Larry) Pribyl, Tom (Karen) Londo, Tim Londo, Roxanne (Ken) Bagby and Melanie (Paul) Pattee; grandchildren, Courtney Bagby Rogers, Nicole Pattee Christianson,...

Stephen Gardner

Mar 25, 2017

Survived by children, Laura (Scott) Raduenz, Grant (Andrea) and Garrett (Alissa); grandchildren, Lizzy, Ashley, Justin, and Nicholas; Rita and Bob; and sister, Carolann Gardner. Preceded in death by parents, Wayne and Helen; and brother, Wayne Jr. Memorial Gathering Saturday 3-6 PM at Doyle’s Bowling and Lounge, 5000 West Broadway, Crystal. Private interment.

Audrey Marcella Johnson Irons

Mar 24, 2017

Audrey went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2017. She was born February 2, 1925, to Mollie and Lewy Olson in Amery, WI, the fourth child and first daughter in a family that would number ten children. Audrey graduated from Amery High School in 1943 and worked at Minneapolis Honeywell from 1943-1946. She married George A....

Patrick Mooney

Mar 24, 2017

Mooney, Patrick G., age 91.  Pat was born March 13, 1926 in New Ulm to Albert and Bertha Mooney and later moved to Chaska where he was a star athlete at Chaska High School graduating in 1944.  During this time he met his high school sweetheart, Maxine. They were married on Sept. 9, 1944.  Eventually Pat and...

Helen S Skelly

Mar 24, 2017

Helen Skelly, 99, passed away on March 24, 2017 following a brief illness.

She was born in 1917 in Chisholm, MN to Finnish immigrants John and Hannah Syrjamaki , the sixth of nine children. Speaking only Finnish at home, Helen learned English in Chisholm schools. Both of her parents died before she graduated from high school, leaving...

David Gerard Sabourin

Mar 24, 2017

David died in a tragic automobile accident on March 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Glynn Sabourin. He is survived by his wife Shelly and his loving children Makenna (16), Isabella (14), Kaiden (12) and Tyler (24), his mother, Marge Sabourin and siblings Judy (Tim) Hoover and Paul (Lisa) Sabourin. He is also survived by...

Anne Mogush

Mar 23, 2017

Formerly of Minneapolis. Born Feb 2, 1917 in Aurora MN, passed away March 23rd. Survived by brother George (Mary) Mogush and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by parents Paul Sr. and Barbara Mogush; siblings Elizabeth, Frank, Helen, Paul Jr.(WWII), John; and longtime companion Romuald Milan. Anne was employed by Powers Department Store for many years;...

Karen Sue Gilman

Mar 22, 2017

Karen Sue Gilman age 54 of Maple Grove passed away March 22, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She is survived by husband, William “Bill”; daughter, Emily; son, Nate; brother, Stephen Hermansen (Colleen); nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, April 1st at Lord of Life Lutheran Church 7401 County Road 101...

Benno P. Leuer

Mar 20, 2017

Benno Leuer of Plymouth, passed away March 20, 2017 at age 74.  Survived by his wife, Mary; children, Holly Leuer and Bart (Becky) Leuer; grandchildren, Austin, Benjamin, Jadzia and Chloe Leuer; stepchildren, Katie Critelli, Matt Critelli and Tony (fiance’Clarinda Haglin) Critelli; stepgrandchildren, Jayden and Hailey Critelli; sister, Benetia Peterson; brothers, Jerry (Joan) Leuer and Gary...

Paul Perry

Mar 19, 2017

Perry, Paul T., age 63 of Wayzata passed away March 19, 2017.  Preceded in death by father, Chester.  Survived by children, Tom (Amy), Julie, and Ryan (Tyanne); grandchildren, Hayley, Hayden, Emma, Lily, Joshua, Amelia, and Asher; mother, Anna Mae; siblings, Carol Benolkin, Nancy (Wes) Perisian, Steve (Rosie), Sally (Ben) Musser, Pam and Debby; many nieces and nephews.  Paul loved...

Clifford A. Begin

Mar 18, 2017

A member of the International Assoc. of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local #34. Preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Thomas; sister, Mary Jubert; brothers, Vernon and Joseph. Survived by sister, Donna Mae Rodriguez and brother, Leo Begin; nieces, nephew, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nephews.

SERVICES Graveside Service

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Mary D. Gartin

Mar 16, 2017

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Rhett; son, Anthony (Bethany); daughter, Lisa; siblings, Mark (Sandy) Knooihuizen, John Knooihuizen, Joan (Don) Johnson, Beth (Thom) Bendtsen and Paul (Debbie) Knooihuizen; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mary was born in Minneapolis to parents, Jerry and Dolores Knooihuizen who preceded her. She retired from AT&T after...

Mary A. (Meister) Leuer

Mar 16, 2017

Mary, age 90 of Plymouth, MN was born July 1, 1926 to the late George and Lola Meister.  Mary passed away March 16th, 2017. Preceded in death by husband Leon, son Robert, daughter-in-law Gwen, siblings George Meister, Irene (Bernard) Barthel and Jeanne (Raymond) Laurent. Survived by daughters Bonnie Hagelberger and Becky Leuer; son Peter (Katie) and their children Bob...