Obituaries

Alex  T Smith

Alex T Smith

Nov 24, 2016

Alex T. Smith, age 23, of Mpls. died unexpectedly on Nov. 24, 2016. Alex was kind, gentle and full of love, and he was a wonderful big brother to his siblings. Survived by parents, Travis and Mary; siblings, Henry, Bailey, Ashlynn, Zoe, Blaise, Molly, Liv and Violet; grandparents, Tom and Marcia Brinkman and Gary Smith; other family and friends....

Heather Rae Polston Thorn

Heather Rae Polston Thorn

Nov 23, 2016

Born on November 12, 1977, Billings, Montana, died November 23rd at Fairview University Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is survived by husband, Peter Dwight Thorn II; son, Michael Groves; mother, Lori Adams; step-father, William Adams; brothers, Owen Adams and Steven Adams;  mother-in-law and father-in-law, Betty and Raymond Davey; grandparents, Ralph Rindal (Michelle), Betty Rindal and Elizabeth Steingruber; step-children, Cheryl, Angela,...

Robert  E. Plant

Robert E. Plant

Nov 22, 2016

Robert E. Plant, 91, of Maple Grove, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Bob was a wonderful artist and worked in advertising at Brown & Bigelow for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by wife, Renee; beloved brother, Lonnie Jr. (Martha). Bob is survived by son, Steven (Suzanne); granddaughters, Chelsea and Erin; nieces and nephews; extended family,...

Joyce Schuh

Joyce Schuh

Nov 21, 2016

Joyce Schuh, 91, from Crystal, Minnesota, passed away on November 21, 2016 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband John, brothers, Robert and John Kemmitt and her son-in-law, John Hargarten. Joyce grew up in Robbinsdale and graduated from Robbinsdale High School. She had a long career at Honeywell, retiring in the early 90s. During...

Robert  J. Hoffman

Robert J. Hoffman

Nov 21, 2016

Robert J. Hoffman, 85, of New Hope, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Bob was preceded in death by parents; sons, Kevin and Rod; brother, Dave; sisters, Louise and Betty. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Marlys; children, Bob (Jeanne), Kathy (Steve) Ritter, Lori (Pete) O’Donnell, Mike and Jason; daughter-in-law, Lynn Hoffman; brothers, Lowell and Don; grandchildren,...

Michael  H. Culhane

Michael H. Culhane

Nov 20, 2016

Mike was a commercial painter for 36 years and was a lifetime painter to his family.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted, and was a Pro-Life activist. He was preceded in death by parents, Irene and Joseph; brother, Leo; twin brother, Timothy. Mike is survived by sisters, Colleen Culhane, Bridget...

David Helman

David Helman

Nov 20, 2016

Survived by daughter, Emily (Tom) Stoffel. Preceded in death by wife, Wanda. Graveside Service Friday, November 25th at 11:00 AM at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 5100 N Douglas Drive, Crystal. (please meet inside front gate)

Patricia "Patty" Kathryn O`Brien

Patricia "Patty" Kathryn O`Brien

Nov 19, 2016

Patty was born in Duluth, MN, January 1, 1959, and passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by Aunt Katie Haley, parents Patricia & James P O’Brien. Survived by her children James (Liz) Zahler and Maria Zahler; their father Mike Zahler; grandson Gavin Zahler; sisters Dorothy Thillman and Mary Remus; and many other family members...

Marie Kuehn

Marie Kuehn

Nov 19, 2016

 Preceded in death by husband Delmer A. Kuehn; grandson Philip Huewe; and son in law  Jesse Radford. Survived by children John “Jack” (Nancy), Craig (Linda), Scott (Gayle), Michael, Annemarie (Stanley) Huewe, Therese (Don) Meyeburg, Kathleen Radford, Maureen (Scott) Hale; grandchildren Anthony, Nicola, Christina, Paula, Mathew, Angela, Megan, Charles, Timothy, Stephen, Sarah, Justin, Moira, Pete,...

Sewell  J. Mathre

Sewell J. Mathre

Nov 19, 2016

Sewell J. Mathre, 94, of Maple Grove, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016. Interment at Fort Snelling at 1:45 PM. Sewell was born in Vancouver, B. C. in 1922 to Rev. Lawrence and Nellie Mathre. Raised in IA, he graduated from Estherville HS and Waldorf College before serving as an Army meteorology officer in WW II. He earned an...

Marc  W. Little

Marc W. Little

Nov 19, 2016

Marc W. Little age 66 of Corcoran, passed away peacefully at home November 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with FTD. He is survived by his wife Janice, son Brian Little (Nichole), daughter Emily Little (Brent ), son Charley Little (Briana), daughter Addy Hawkins (Mike), daughter Becca Brown (Kevin), son Ben Little (Melissa) and...

Yvonne (Steman)  Williams

Yvonne (Steman) Williams

Nov 18, 2016

Yvonne A. (nee Steman) Williams, 86, of Brooklyn Park, passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. Yvonne was a life-long member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Preceded in death by husband, Bobbie; brother, Clarence, Jr. She is survived by children, Marsha (Roger) Amberg, Gerald (Jean Anne), Jodie (Tom) Kircher and Jean Larson; 12 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis (Jim)...

Michael  John Jungers

Michael John Jungers

Nov 17, 2016

Jungers, Michael John “Mike” died unexpectedly on Thursday.   Mike, 55, was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, as well as a military veteran (USMC).  His greatest gift was his sense of humor as well as thoughtfulness.  Family was extremely important to Mike.  He spent most of his working years as a director of security in downtown Minneapolis.  Mike enjoyed...

Seth  G. Bennett

Seth G. Bennett

Nov 17, 2016

Seth G. Bennett age 23, resident of Brooklyn Park, MN. Born June 3, 1993. Passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Seth was preceded in death by his grandparents Augusta and Jerry Hill. Seth is survived by his mother Jeri Bennett; sisters Candida (Mark) Nayes, Devora (Brandon) Rubow, and Kassondra Cassidy; brother...

Gordon Cosgrove

Gordon Cosgrove

Nov 16, 2016

Gordy Cosgrove, 86, joined hands with his beloved Barbara, Nov 16, after a 13-year absence.  “Come see me, but not too soon,” she counseled him. “You have more to do here.” First mission was to be both grandma and grandpa to Charlie (Liz and Luella) Cosgrove; Tony and Alan Amundsen; Carolyn Cosgrove Payne (Amy Witt); and Brian Cosgrove Payne....

Mary Kennedy

Mary Kennedy

Nov 15, 2016

Kennedy, Mary Beth, age 59 of S. St. Paul.  Preceded in death by parents Richard J. and Mary Frances; brothers, John E. and James M. Kennedy.  Survived by siblings Mary Ann (Thomas) Sullivan, Patrick J. (Kathryn), Michael R. (Lynette), Joseph F. (Jaclyn), Mary Monica Kennedy, William A., Mary Margaret (Bruce) Vorpagel, Thomas P. (Janice) Kennedy; many nieces and nephews...

Ann  Marie Fetterley

Ann Marie Fetterley

Nov 14, 2016

Ann Marie Fetterley, age 88, of Maple Grove passed away Monday, November 14th, 2016.

Marie was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was very proud of her family and loved holidays and family gatherings. Any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. While age slowly diminished some of...

Stanley "Stan" D. Atkinson

Stanley "Stan" D. Atkinson

Nov 13, 2016

Stan was a long time, involved member of the Robbinsdale United Church of Christ, singing in the choir, the In Celebration group and funeral ministry.  He was also member of the Minnesota Principals Assoc. Preceded in death by wife, Kathleen and granddaughter, Megan Atkinson; parents, Jessie and Asa Atkinson. Survived by children, Kirk (Terry) Atkinson and Kelli (Tim) Luebke;...

Patricia  J. Calder

Patricia J. Calder

Nov 12, 2016

Patricia, age 67 of Robbinsdale passed away November 12, 2016.

Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Dorothy; sister, Judy Raum.

Survived by brothers, Bill (Cindy), Jim, Mike (Jan); sister, Cathy (Jan George); many nieces, nephews and friends. “Queen” of the DBE program at the Metropolitan Council. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 am at...

John  T.M. Amundson

John T.M. Amundson

Nov 12, 2016

John T.M. Amundson, of Brooklyn Center, passed away November 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.  John was born Nov. 29, 1949 to Joseph R. and Marcella A. (Ziner) Amundson in Fargo, North Dakota.  He graduated from Fargo North in 1967. John met and married Patricia Letcher of Minot, North Dakota on June 14, 1969.  Shortly after, they...