Obituaries

Iola  M. Gulsvig

Iola M. Gulsvig

Jun 18, 2016

Iola M. Gulsvig (Hanson), age 84 of Brooklyn Center passed away June 18. Preceded in death by parents, Helmer and Alma Hanson; husband, Loren and daughter, Pamela Johnson and sister-in-law, Elaine Erdahl. Survived by daughters, Patty Swirtz (Chuck) and Peggy Anderson (George); son-in-law, Mark Johnson; grandchildren, Derek, Joshua, Kacey, Kinsey, Heather and Megan; great grandchildren, Destiny, Brenden, Wyatt, Odin...

Ione Leiter

Ione Leiter

Jun 17, 2016

Ione Leiter passed away on June 17, 2016 at the age of 88.  She was born December 3, 1927 in Staples, MN to Andrew & Hannah Anderberg.  She moved to Minneapolis after graduating from Staples High School.  She graduated from the Minnesota School of Business in 1948.  Ione met Clarence Leiter while working at Red Owl Stores, and they...

Erma  "Dottie" Kelly

Erma "Dottie" Kelly

Jun 16, 2016

Dottie was born to the late Carl and Anna Doberneck, on July 13, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois.  Her family later moved to Gifford, Illinois.  Dottie graduated from Rantoul Township High School where she met and later married her husband of 57 years, Robert Joseph Kelly on June 21, 1958.   Dottie attended St. Frances Hospital School of Nursing in Peoria,...

Adela Schifferle

Adela Schifferle

Jun 16, 2016

Surrounded by family passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on June 16, 2016. She will be dearly missed by her children, Joe, Paul, and Jill (Schifferle) Bayer; grandchildren, Emma Schifferle, Monica (Joel) Foreman, and Jessica Bayer; many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her siblings, Erv, Martin, Kay, and Chuck. Interment Maple Lawn Cemetery,...

Ione Anderson

Ione Anderson

Jun 16, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Leland; brothers, Wallace, Gordon, Johard; sisters, Karna, Mildred. Survived by son, Ron (Gail) and their son Matthew, son, Kevin and his sons, Alec, Troy (Elizabeth), Austin, Zach, daughter, Julie (Ron) Klatt and their sons, Grant (Erin), Blake (Jonna); great grandchildren, Brady, Makenzie, Mia; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Interment Ft. Snelling National...

Arlene Sieve

Arlene Sieve

Jun 15, 2016

Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Maynard and Gerald and sister, Norma. Survived by brothers, Leon (Dolores), Richard (Dottie) and Donald (Janet); many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Saturday at Holy Family Church, 5900 West Lake Street, St. Louis Park with visitation beginning at 9:30. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Wilmont, MN.

...

John (Jack)  Benver

John (Jack) Benver

Jun 14, 2016

Jack Benver, age 89 of Maple Grove, passed away June 14 in McAllen TX. Retired Sergeant, Hennepin County Sheriff Department. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia and son, Joseph. Survived by wife of 3 years, Silvia; children, Melanie McDonald (Mark); Melinda Benver,  John Benver Jr. (Renee), Claudia Lehtonen (Skip) and Jamie Benver (Nancy); 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; other...

Catherine Lang

Catherine Lang

Jun 14, 2016

Catherine Lang went peacefully Home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at age 82. She worked at Dayton’s for 42 ½ years. Preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Kathleen; brother, Lenny Lang and brother-in-law, Tom Kelly. Survived by sister, Marlene Kelly; sister-in-law, Kris Lang; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins including...

Caron Jacques

Caron Jacques

Jun 14, 2016

Jacques, Caron M., age 78, of Plymouth passed away peacefully June 14, 2016 surrounded by family.  Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, James.  Survived by sons, Donald (Ruth) and David (Deirdre); grandsons, Nicholas, Evan, and Mathew; sister, Dianne (Gary) Corder; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation also one hour before...

Catherine Schlender

Catherine Schlender

Jun 13, 2016

Schlender, Catherine M., age 90, of Rogers, formerly of New Hope. Survived by children, Beth (Mike) Lichtenberg, Karen (Bruce) Dahlman, Tom (Ann) Schlender, and Janet (Kevin) O'Connell; grandchildren, Eric, Ann, Lisa, Kristine, Candace, Justin, Brendan, Katie, Becca, and Joe; great-grandchildren, Cecilia, Gabriella, Harrison, and Michael; brother,  Marv (Jane) Duwenhoegger; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband of...

Alec Lawrenz

Alec Lawrenz

Jun 13, 2016

Survived by parents Dietrich and Corinne; brothers Cedric and Adrian; grandparents Wesley and Gunnel Lawrenz, Yvon and Jany LeGuen; uncle Steve (Krissy) LeGuen; aunts Barbara (Donald) Olsen, Melissa Lawrenz and husband Timothy Kuttruff; cousins Chloe, Maxime, Yannick and Morgan. Alec was a member of the 2016 class of Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School.  He was active in music, theater, writing,...

Charles Patton

Charles Patton

Jun 12, 2016

Patton, Charles M., age 91, passed away on June 12, 2016.  Charles was born on April 15, 1925 in St. Cloud to Robert and Pearl (Wiggins) Patton.  He married Phyllis Joy Osgood on April 9, 1949.  They lived in Crystal most of their married life.  He was an engineer at Minnesota Rubber for 39 years retiring in 1988.  Charles...

Roger Johnson

Roger Johnson

Jun 11, 2016

Roger G. Johnson, Age 87 of Robbinsdale passed away very peacefully in the midst of family on June 11, 2016 at North Memorial Hospital. A loving husband and devoted father, Roger enjoyed sharing his life and passions with family, friends and colleagues. After growing up on a farm outside of Cosmos, MN, and graduating from Litchfield High...

Logan Johnson

Logan Johnson

Jun 11, 2016

Survived by parents, Larry and Gail; brother, Reed; grandpa, Adolph Romanek; other family and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bette Romanek, Russell Johnson and Dorothy Johnson. Logan was a 2006 graduate of Wayzata High School and a 2011 graduate of St. Olaf College, majoring in chemistry.  He currently worked in his field of science research, had a love...

Mary  Ellen Hirsch

Mary Ellen Hirsch

Jun 11, 2016

Mary Ellen Hirsch, age 89 of New Hope, died peacefully at home Saturday morning, June 11, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Jack; parents, Joseph and Grace Dignan. Survived by son, John (Teri); daughters, Suzanne (Dennis) Hogan and Catherine (Colin) Boser; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.

Rosary Wednesday evening at 7:30...

Mary  Jane Piazza

Mary Jane Piazza

Jun 11, 2016

Mary Jane Piazza age 92 of St. Therese Residence, our dear sweet loving mother, died peacefully on June 11 after a brief illness. A woman of deep faith and quiet strength, she was a wonderful wife, parent, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Her life was centered in St. Anne’s Catholic Church, where she received all of her sacraments, was a...

Mary  A. Dagenais

Mary A. Dagenais

Jun 10, 2016

Survived by loving husband of 70 years, Richard; sons, Gary (Linda), Doug (Mary), Rick (Beri); grandchildren, Cara (Joe), Chad (LaSaundra), Chris (Cassie), Jilean (Sean), Jennilee (Brady); 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Bette (Gordy) Gerling; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Harriet and Swen Kight; sister, Adele (Howard) Bohanon; brother, Roy (Amre) Kight.

...

Wynne  Grace Mateffy

Wynne Grace Mateffy

Jun 9, 2016

Our sweet girl, Wynne Grace Mateffy passed away peacefully in her Mother’s arms Thursday, June 9th.  She was 17 months old.  She passed as she lived, surrounded by family and love.  Wynne was the happiest most beautiful baby.  Her smiles and giggles sent waves of joy through everyone lucky enough to see them.  To know her was to fall...

Ronald  F. Reinert

Ronald F. Reinert

Jun 8, 2016

Survived by mother, Sharon Reinert; sister, Julie (Fran) Schmitt; brothers, Steve (Karin), Scott (Brenda), Dennis (Shelly), & Greg (Rondi) Reinert; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Ed Reinert. Ron passed away while on a fishing trip with friends.  He enjoyed everything Minnesota-sports, fishing, bowling and playing games.  His big smile will be missed. In memory of...

Mary  M. Busch

Mary M. Busch

Jun 8, 2016

Mary is loved and will be dearly missed by brother Bernie (Joy) Busch; nieces and nephews, Kathy (Dan) Branson, Dan (Linda) Busch, Ron (Sue) Busch, Larry Busch, Mary (Brian) Tonneslan, John (Armi) Busch, Jane (Bill Bush) Busch, Catherine (David) Floberg, John (Teri) Crelly, Laurie Crelly, Mike Crelly, Bernie Crelly, & Dana Busch; 23 great-nieces and great-nephews and 9 great-great-nieces...