Robert C. Whitman

Jan 15, 2017

Robert C. Whitman, a ge 93 of Medina died Sun. Jan 15. He is survived by wife of 42 years, Darlyne (Dar); children: Randy (Roberta), Long Lake; Ron (Connie), Eden Prairie; Christine Nordstrom, Plymouth; Richard Whitman, Hopkins; grandchildren Marisa Tastad (Aaron), Issaquah, WA; Heather Metcalf (Steve), Livonia, MI; Eric Nordstrom, Plymouth: Ellen Engstrom (Mike), Minnetonka; Rachel K o madina...

Joseph Marolt

Jan 15, 2017

Joseph M. Marolt, age 96 of Brainerd, died peacefully on January 15, 2017 at Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo, MN. He was born March 26, 1920 in Elcor MN, son of Rudolph and Marija (Tauzelj) Marolt, immigrants of Slovenia. Preceded in death by his loving wife Marion Elizabeth Davies; brothers and sisters, Rudolph, Mayme, Matilda, Frank, Albert, and...

James D. Keegan

Jan 15, 2017

James D. Keegan, 68 of Maple Grove, passed away January 15, 2017. James was very involved with the Christ Community Church in Maple Grove. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Marcella; brother, John. James is survived by sister, Barbara (Mike) Wilson; brothers, Randy and Cameron; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be 1pm Tuesday, Jan....

Robert Spence

Jan 12, 2017

Spence, Robert A., age 80 of Elk River passed away Jan. 12, 2017.  Survived by wife, Mayme; children, Bryan (Debra), Dale (Susan) and Annette (Frank) Weber; grandchildren, Kristine (Eric) Olson, Nicholas Spence, Andrew Spence, Ashley Spence, Aidan Weber and Mayme Weber; siblings, William, Deloris (Del) Layton, Rita (Lloyd) Johnston, Bernadette Heck, Monica Snedeker, and Margaret “Peggy” (Jerry) Henry; as...

Barbara Lynn Oxley

Jan 11, 2017

Born 10/3/1951 to Robert and Evelyn Reilly. She married her soulmate Steven on August 11, 1973 and raised 3 children, Josie (Roger) Parkhurst, Julie (Ryan) Kazeck and Jeff (Keelia) Oxley. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren, Brandon, Dylan, Brynnlee, Austin, Kiya, Brooklyn, Lacie, Evelyn; and “special daughter,” Giulia. Also survived by her beloved mother, Evelyn (Reilly) Erdmann; six siblings...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...