Obituaries

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...

Robert  G Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...