Obituaries
Robert G Smith
Nov 10, 2016
Survived by loving wife, Louise; children, Chris, Jonathan, Rachel and Randall Smith; brother, Ronald (Joanne) Smith; relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Margaret and Henry Smith; sisters and brothers
Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. SERVICES Visitation
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM...
Dwight E. Baumgardner
Nov 10, 2016
Dwight Baumgardner passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 10, 2016. He was surrounded by Lorraine, his wife of 61 years and his children and grandchildren both near and far. Dwight was born on a farm outside of McCallsburg, Iowa on 3/24/23 and lived a remarkable 93+ years!
After high school Dwight moved...
Barbara J. Courts
Nov 10, 2016
Barbara age 85 of St. Louis Park passed away November 11, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Robert. Survived by sons, Steven (Stephanie), Douglas; daughter, Robin Best; grandsons, Brandon & Benjamin Best; sisters, Virginia Koun & Patricia Kelley (Verne); nieces and nephews. Barbara retired after 31 years of elementary teaching, 54 year member of AAUW and she has been...
Darlene G. Forste
Nov 9, 2016
Darlene, age 91 of St. Louis Park, MN passed away November 9, 2016. Survived by daughters, Sheryl (Doug) Zinter and Diana (Keith) Bruneau; grandson, Brian Zinter. Preceded in death by husband, Charles E. Forste and parents, Bob and Maudie Rodenbeck. Darlene was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and also the Multi-Housing Association. Volunteer at the...
Emma M. Janckila
Nov 9, 2016
Emma, of Golden Valley, passed away Nov. 9th, her 77th birthday. Survived by husband, Darrel; son, David (Monica) Janckila, daughter, Julie Janckila; son, Scott (Laura) Janckila; grandchildren, Lea, Sarah, Nick, & Anna; brother, Delbert (Janet) Pratt; sisters, Delores Lienemann, Diania Rankin and nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Dale and Sophia Pratt; sister, Mary Alderman. Em moved...
Louis "Lou" J. Christenson
Nov 8, 2016
Louis "Lou" J. Christenson age 89 of St. Therese, New Hope, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 8, 2016. Lou was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jan. Survived by his children, Tom (Cindy) Christenson, Betsy (Mike) Rasmussen and Robin (Jay) Kottke; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; many relatives and friends....

Edward Adams
Nov 6, 2016
Adams, Edward M., age 75 of Rutledge, MN passed away Nov. 6, 2016. Survived by wife, Georgia “Ginger”; children, Troy (Mary), Lisa (Farmer), and Brent (Julie); 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and sister, Laurie Reveling.
Visitation one hour before the Mass at the church. Interment Ft. Snelling. SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial
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Henry P. Scaia
Nov 6, 2016
Henry P. Scaia, age 94, of New Hope, passed away from pneumonia in the Palliative Care Unit of North Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Nov.6, 2016. Henry was born in Chisholm, MN in 1922. He served in the US Army in Korea during WWII, then resumed his education at St. Cloud Teacher’s College and U of ND. He married Katherine...
Therese A. Vegemast
Nov 6, 2016
Therese Ann (Taylor)
Therese Ann Vegemast (Taylor) age 56 of Plymouth passed away November 6, 2016 and went to be with the angels.
Therese was a very special person to her family and friends and will be greatly missed. She left a lasting impact on many lives and often provided care and assistance...
Edwin Brunken
Nov 5, 2016
Edwin Brunken passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Plymouth, MN on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was 96 years old. Edwin was born on Jan. 9th, 1920 in a farmhouse in Perry, OK to Gustav Brunken and Anna Ida (Schlosser) Brunken. He was raised in Columbus, NE. Edwin served in the Nebraska National Guard and...

Anthony "Tony" Louis Gozola
Nov 5, 2016
Died peacefully at home in the care of Park Nicollet Home Hospice. He was born May 24th, 1922, the 3rd youngest of 10 children to Mary and Adam Gozola. His family was raised in the Catholic tradition, which he honored deeply and cherished throughout his life. Tony was a graduate of North High School in Minneapolis, after which he...
William J. Schaefer
Nov 5, 2016
William J. Schaefer, 60, of Maple Grove, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Bill was preceded in death by parents, Clem and Martha Schaefer. He is survived by soulmate, Debbie; sons, Michael Schaefer, Jeremy (Erica) Lindboe and Tim Lindboe; grandchildren, Ryder, Savannah, Jace, Sofia, Jakson and Kayla; twin brother, John; niece, Brandy and nephew, Tanner.
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Warren A. Fish
Nov 5, 2016
Fish, Warren A. age 93, life-long Mpls. resident, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, November 5, 2016. Warren was a WWII and Korean Veteran serving in both the Army and the Air Force. He was past Commander of Buzz Bainbridge American Legion Post. He worked 25 years for Peterson Bros. Hardware in South Mpls. and then retired from Honeywell....

Daniel Edstrom
Nov 4, 2016
Survived by siblings, Karen (Glen) Bellefuil, Ellen (John) Benson, Lois (Jack) Cutler, and Charles (Patricia) Edstrom; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sister, Kathleen Hanson. Graveside service Monday (11/14) 11:00 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave South, Minneapolis, Lane #3. (Please arrive 10 minutes early). Luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred...
Elaine Oldre (Burmeister) Jensen
Nov 4, 2016
Elaine Geraldine (Burmeister) (Oldre) Jensen passed into paradise on November 4th, 2016. (Luke 23:43)
Elaine Jensen is preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Amanda Burmeister, Peter Jensen-her husband of 40 years, Oscar Oldre-her husband of 15 years and father to her boys, and her brothers Richard and Wayne Burmeister.
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Elaine Hill
Nov 3, 2016
Elaine was a loving wife and mother who will be dearly missed by her family. She is survived by her children, John Surucu (Merida), Sue Mertes, Dennis Surucu and Shelley Warolin (Casey); her grandchildren, Isabella, William, Adelaide, Owen, Evelyn, Emily, Sophia, Sylvia, Selina and Sabrina; and her extended family in Thunder Bay including her cousin, Arlene, who was like...
Bruce Charles Kruger
Nov 2, 2016
Bruce Charles Kruger age 76, passed away unexpectedly at home in Plymouth, MN on November 2, 2016. Bruce loved his family and friends, the outdoors, travel, history, music, photography, and the sport of ice hockey. He grew up in Faribault, MN where he met his life-long sweetheart, Patricia Kruger. He then attended Harvard University and the University...
Catherine Ann Sverkerson
Nov 1, 2016
Catherine Ann DeMars Sverkerson
On All Saints' Day, November 1, 2016, Kay died peacefully at home with her eight surviving children surrounding her. In her 92 years, she may have knit a gift for your little one, left a loaf of homemade bread, pie or danish at your doorstep, delivered a meal to you from Dinner At...

Mary E. Stadnik
Nov 1, 2016
Passed away peacefully November 1, 2016. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; sisters, Blanche and Louise. Survived by children, John, Lynn (Bob), Susan, Bob (Joanne), Tom (Margie), Ellen (Bob), Joseph E. (Sharon), Mary and Paul (Kathy); brother, Jack; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mary will be dearly missed by her family and friends...
Kenneth R. Selle
Nov 1, 2016
Kenneth R. Selle age 94 of Plymouth went to be with the Lord Nov. 1, 2016. Proud American WWII Navy Veteran. Ken was devoted to his family and will be deeply missed by Shirley, his wife of 66 years; daughter, Debra (Blair) Schafer; sons, Richard (Sarah) Selle and Gregory (Joni) Selle; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews...
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