Obituaries

Darlene Finnamore

Darlene Finnamore

Sep 30, 2024

Darlene May Finnamore, 78, went to be with her lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully, after suffering multiple strokes on September 30, 2024. She was born May 21, 1946 in Fridley, MN.

She is preceded in death by her parents Hjalmer and Ruby Anderson.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Kenneth (Bob); son, Darren and wife Cynthia; sister, Jan Nelson; and many...

Timothy Milton Johnson

Timothy Milton Johnson

Sep 29, 2024

Johnson, Timothy M. 

age 61 of Minneapolis, passed away on September 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-5 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1500 6th Street Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55413. 

Wendy Marie Van Blaricom

Wendy Marie Van Blaricom

Sep 28, 2024

Wendy Van Blaricom age 64 of Rogers, Minnesota, passed away on September 28th, 2024 at J.A Wedum Residential Hospice in the presence of her family. She was born August 24th, 1960, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. 

She is preceded in death by her mother Clarice Dischinger, and siblings, Dennis R. Dwyer, Daniel R. Dwyer, and Teresa L. Walch.

Wendy is survived by her husband,...

Vivian M. Worthingham

Vivian M. Worthingham

Sep 25, 2024

Vivian M. (nee Paczkowski) Worthingham, born March 5, 1932 in Foley, MN, died September 25, 2024 in Crystal, MN at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Eugene; an infant son; parents, Martha and Walter Paczkowski; sisters, Bernice Paczkowski and Lou O’Konek.

Survived by children, Craig (Sharon), Julie (Jim) Novak, Neil (Susie) and Amy...

Daniel Thompson

Daniel Thompson

Sep 25, 2024

Dan's funeral was livestreamed. Here is a link for the funeral service recording: Funeral Service for Daniel F. Thompson





Daniel F. Thompson, 50, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2024.

Services honoring Dan's life will be held at the Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel. Visitation will be on Monday, September 30 from 5-8pm, and Tuesday October 1 from 1-2pm, with the service...

Donald Morgan Hoseth

Donald Morgan Hoseth

Sep 23, 2024

Don Hoseth, 81, of New Hope, MN, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1943 in Two Harbors, MN to Morgan and Mabel Hoseth.

Don LOVED people! Whether in the classroom, over coffee at church, or at his home of over 50 years with his beloved family, he was always telling stories, jokes, and engaging...

Judith Anne Hovda

Judith Anne Hovda

Sep 23, 2024

Judith Anne Hovda was born January 18, 1939, in St. James, Minnesota, and died September 23, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Judy grew up in St. James, Minnesota. After High School, she enrolled at Oberlin Conservatory for Music. She graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a Music/English double-major, where she transferred after getting married to Clayton Hovda. Judy...

James Albert Sable

James Albert Sable

Sep 22, 2024

85, of Maple Grove, passed away surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer on September 22. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al & Marguerite Sable, and his brother Jack. Jim was born in Minneapolis, graduating from North High School in 1956.

While working at the Minneapolis Star Tribune he attended the U of MN. After...

Judith Gail Lilly

Judith Gail Lilly

Sep 22, 2024

 Judith Gail (Havey) Lilly was born in Chicago in 1944. Her parents John and Genevie Havey and sister Patricia Havey moved to suburban Arlington Heights, IL. in 1950. Judy graduated from Arlington Heights High School where she met lifelong friends. She began her business career as an executive secretary in the chemical industry. In 1968 she married Michael Lilly, a...

Lance Terrance Mitchell

Lance Terrance Mitchell

Sep 20, 2024

Lance Terrance Mitchell

 Age 41, of Minneapolis, passed away September 20, 2024. Lance will forever be remembered as an amazing father, family oriented, people person, entertainer and a compassionate man. He'll truly be missed by all. 

He is survived by his mother Bernadette Mitchell; brother James McClinton, sister Allisha Bowie; daughters Kayla Martinez and Jahlaiya Mitchell; partner Heather Oliver; aunt Linda Brown,...

Barbara Nelson

Barbara Nelson

Sep 20, 2024

Barbara Ann Nelson of St. Louis Park passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the age of 89.

Barb was an OR nurse at Abbott Northwestern Hospital for 39 years.

Preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Myrtle Johnson; brothers, Scott of Hector, MN, and Jeffrey of St. Louis, MO; brother-in-law, Hal; and nephew, Forrest.

Barb is survived by her husband...

Debra L. Herbeck

Debra L. Herbeck

Sep 19, 2024

Debra L. Herbeck, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Maple Grove. 

Deb graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm with a degree in education, followed by a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Deb was a teacher for 35 years, a career that she loved. Her passion...

Lois D. Voss

Lois D. Voss

Sep 18, 2024

Age 94, of Maple Grove, passed away September 18, 2024. 

She is survived by her daughter Gayle (Philip) Van Schepen and son Greg (Mary) Voss; son-in-law Russ Hunt; grandchildren Rebecca, Ryan (Katie), Amy (Andy), Erin, Andrew, and Michael; 3 great grandchildren Zachary, Addy, & Eli. Preceded in death by husband Marvin Voss and daughter Rhonda Hunt, sisters Fern, Phyllis, Inez and...

Elizabeth Ferber

Elizabeth Ferber

Sep 18, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Ferber, 95, of Robbinsdale passed away September 18, 2024. She was born July 22, 1929 to Frank and Florence Bliesner. In her life she was an active parishioner at The Church of the Scared Heart in Robbinsdale. Elizabeth was a Chaplin with VFW Post 251 and was also involved with the Knights of Columbus. She loved solving puzzles...

Katherine May

Katherine May

Sep 17, 2024

To view the livestream for Katherine, please click on the link: Mass of Christian Burial for Katherine May

Katherine "Kathy" May of Brooklyn Park. Our dearly beloved Kathy May passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. Preceded in death by parents James T. Henry Sr. & Vivian M. Henry. Kathy was the 8th of 12 siblings. She attended St. Brigid Elementary...

Susan N. (nee Gardner) Andersen

Susan N. (nee Gardner) Andersen

Sep 17, 2024

Susan passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at age 89. She was born on March 13, 1935, in Minneapolis to Cornealius and Estelle Gardner. She graduated from Washburn High School.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, George; their three children, Pamela (Rick) O’Connell, Bradley (Pat) and Douglas (Mona); grandchildren, Taryn (Chris) Johnson, Ryan (Laura) Andersen, Eric (Jessie)...

Leonard "Pete" Hayek

Leonard "Pete" Hayek

Sep 17, 2024

To watch the recording of Pete's service, please click on the following link:

Pete's Memorial Service

It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard “Pete” Hayek announces his peaceful passing at his home on Sept 17, 2024 at the age of 92. He was born to parents John and Justine Hayek on March 5, 1932. Pete was one of 9...

Bruce E. Ellingson

Bruce E. Ellingson

Sep 15, 2024

Bruce Ellingson was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on December 28, 1952. He died at the age of 71 on September 15, 2024 due to glioblastoma brain cancer.

 Bruce grew up in Elbow Lake, Minnesota and graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1971. He enjoyed playing basketball and track, as well as playing cornet in the band. He appreciated his...

William Guettler

William Guettler

Sep 14, 2024

Guettler, William "Bill" age 56 of St. Paul passed away September 14, 2024. Beloved brother, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, and coworker. 

Survived by siblings, Chuck (Midge), Phil, Jerry (Cindy), Nick (Karen), Terese, Barb (Jim) Klein, John (Chris), Jim (Kim). 21 nieces and nephews, 17 great-nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Barbara.

Liturgy of the Word 10 AM Monday, September 30,...

Michael Lufholm

Michael Lufholm

Sep 14, 2024

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Mike Lufholm, 36, on September 14, 2024, during the Northshore Inline Marathon-one of the many activities he loved.

Mike was born on December 1st, 1987, in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 2006 and attended Mesabi Range Community College where he studied and graduated with a certificate in Graphic...