Obituaries

Helen  S. Martensen

Helen S. Martensen

Oct 8, 2016

Helen S. (Brichacek) Martensen passed away peacefully on October 8th at North Ridge Health and Rehab in New Hope at the age of 102. Helen Brichacek was born July 19, 1914 on a farm in Ward Township, north of Browerville, MN, to James and Bessie (Sedivy) Brichacek. Helen is preceded in death by parents, James and Bessie Brichacek; brothers,...

Frank Molitor

Frank Molitor

Oct 6, 2016

Preceded in death by wife, Laura. Survived by sons, Jim (Sylvia) and Bernie (Sandy); granddaughter, Amy Schmitz (Chad); extended family and friends. Frank will be remembered for his kind nature and daily walks through town. Memorial service

10 AM Friday at the Church of St. Anne, 200 Hamel Road, Hamel, with visitation 1 hour prior. Interment St....

Deborah  Marie Ledin

Deborah Marie Ledin

Oct 6, 2016

Deborah Marie Ledin, age 58 of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at North Memorial Hospital on October 6th, 2016. She will be reunited with her husband, William J. Tuey, who died in 2002. She worked as a manager with Pilgrim Cleaners for over 20 years. Debbie touched the hearts of so many and...

John  A. Winkelmann

John A. Winkelmann

Oct 5, 2016

Survived by wife, Patrice Bernstein Winkelmann; daughter, Muffy Morigan, aka H. Ani Winkelmann Harrison (Dennis) of Buckley, WA.; mother-in-law, Adalie “Peggy” Schraiber; brothers-in-law, Burton Bernstein (Sara Wolk Bernstein), Barry Bernstein (Sherri Hoiseth Bernstein) & Neil Bernstein (Carol Reinheimer Bernstein). Preceded in death by son Matthew John Winkelmann.

Please gather in Assembly Area...

Stephen  Newell Jasperson

Stephen Newell Jasperson

Oct 5, 2016

*please note additional service has been planned in Worcester in May. See details in text below. Stephen Newell Jasperson, age 75, of Plymouth, MN, formerly of Holden, MA , passed away on October 5th surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Newell & Helen Jasperson and grew up on the family...

Judith Berg

Judith Berg

Oct 5, 2016

Formerly of Crystal. Survived by daughters Joey (Richard) Waters and Jackie (Brandon) Dobratz; grandchildren Brooklynn, Addison and Annie; mother Pat Bastian; former husband and friend, John Henry Berg; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Duane (Pam) Berg, Nancy Schoening, Joan (Peter) Bednarczyk and Bruce (Sue) Berg; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; friend of the family Ryan Berndt. Preceded in death by son...

Mark  Bernard Shields

Mark Bernard Shields

Oct 3, 2016

Mark Bernard Shields of N. Mpls., born September 12, 1926, passed away October 3, 2016.  Preceded in death by parents, James P. and Margaret M. Shields; brothers, John “Jack” Shields, James “Jamie” D. Shields, Gerald T. Shields and Eugene “Gene” Shields; sister-in-law, Ericka Shields.  Survived by sister-in-law, Jean Shields; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.  Many thanks...

Sharon  A Sewell

Sharon A Sewell

Oct 2, 2016

Born February 11, 1937 in Jamaica; passed away on October 2, 2016 at Golden Living Center in St. Louis Park. No known surviving family.

SERVICES Graveside Service

Monday, October 10, 2016 10:00 AM

Oak Hill Cemetery 59th Street and Lyndale Ave. S Minneapolis, MN

Manfred Deutsch

Manfred Deutsch

Oct 2, 2016

Manfred D. Deutsch 2/13/1936-10/2/2016. He was born in Stresow, Kr. Greifenhagen , Pomerania, Germany, the son of Franz Albert and Emilie Ottilie (Schulz) Deutsch. On Oct. 24, 1956 he arrived in America. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960 in Germany, and the Reserves. He never had a problem finding employment repairing  German-made autos. He retired from Carousel...

Ruby  Ellen Preston

Ruby Ellen Preston

Oct 1, 2016

Ruby was born on May 7, 1924 in Wadena, MN, to William and Cecile Haedtke. She passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Golden Living Center of Wayzata. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill Preston; parents; 3 sisters; 4 brothers. She is survived by nephew and his children, Robert Mack, Tiffy, Danny and Shelby Mack; 2 sisters-in-law;...

Thomas  Raymond Fursman

Thomas Raymond Fursman

Sep 28, 2016

Thomas, a ge 88 of St. Therese Residence, New Hope, MN, passed away September 28, 2016. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Marie A. Fursman. Survived by children, Deacon Tom (Jackie), Linda (Tom) Weaver, Joan (Mike) Hennessy, Kathy (John) Burger, Marie (Jim) Nachtsheim, Dr. Richard (Irina) Fursman, Peggy (Ron) Lindsey, Michelle (Tom) Pruett; 19 grandchildren...

Robert  E. (Bob)  Schmidt

Robert E. (Bob) Schmidt

Sep 27, 2016

Robert E. (Bob) Schmidt, age 83 of St. Michael. Bob is survived by wife, Joan; son, David and daughter, Ann Marie Schmidt; sisters, Jean Lund, JoAnn Schmidt and Donna Hartwig. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, October 3, at the Church of St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Rd., Crystal.  Visitation Sunday 5-8 PM with rosary at 5 PM...

Theresa  Ann Fulton

Theresa Ann Fulton

Sep 26, 2016

Fulton, Theresa A.

age 76 of Robbinsdale. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Mel. Survived by daughters, Debbie Palme and Colleen (Tom) Cass; grandchildren, Natasha (Chris), Victoria, Riley and Gabriella; sister, Rosemary (Warner) Carlson; sister-in-law, Betty Fulton; many family and friends.

Visitation also one hour before...

Alan  F. Goodell-Holmes

Alan F. Goodell-Holmes

Sep 25, 2016

Alan “Doc” Goodell-Holmes unexpectedly passed away on Sept. 25, 2016, at the age of 69.

Alan is survived by his wife Jo, children Gregory and Charito, as well as his mother, four siblings, brother-in-law, and their families.

Alan was born and raised in Portsmouth, NH. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam. He obtained...

Michael  Thomas Lofgren

Michael Thomas Lofgren

Sep 24, 2016

Michael passed away unexpectedly on 9/24/2016. Survived by wife, Carrie; daughter, Grace (13); parents, Sandra & David; brothers, Chris (Kari), Brent (Kari); nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by twin brother, Matthew. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Michael’s family: www.gofundme.com/2r3pkvjv .

Visitation one hour before the service at...

W.  Faye Peterson

W. Faye Peterson

Sep 24, 2016

W. Faye Peterson, longtime Wayzata resident passed away peacefully September 24, 2016 at age 81. Preceded in death by husband, Rollie Peterson; daughter, Karen West; brother, Gene Sugg; son-in-law, Espen Tiller.  Forever missed by her children, Rollie (Lisa) Peterson, Kim Tiller, Kurt (Lori) Peterson Kelly (Jeff) Deters; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill (Pat) Sugg, Greg (Bev)...

Lee Bentz

Lee Bentz

Sep 23, 2016

Bentz, Lee, age 75, of Brainerd, formerly of the Mpls. area passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 23, 2016.  Survived by wife of 32 years, Norma Jean; children, Mark (Erin), Kara; step-children, Terry Watschke, Douglas (Joann) Reynolds, John Reynolds, and William (Michelle) Reynolds; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sister, Lucille Wills; other relatives and friends.  Lee was a proud U.S. Navy...

Phyllis  Marilyn Lloyd

Phyllis Marilyn Lloyd

Sep 22, 2016

Lloyd, Phyllis Marilyn

(Warner)

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Phyllis Marilyn Lloyd (Warner) age 89 of New Hope, passed away on September 22, 2016.  Preceded in death by her husband Philip and parents Raymond and Ellen (Christensen) Warner. Phyllis was born December 13, 1926 in Minneapolis, graduated from Central H.S. She worked at General Mills for 29...

Michael Reardon

Michael Reardon

Sep 22, 2016

Michael was born in Minneapolis, MN the youngest of six children. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. He worked for many years through services provided by Rise North. He shared a home, Zion House, with his two special roommates Chad and Casey. Michael brought joy and happiness to everyone he met. His smile lit up a room...

Colin  R. Kehe

Colin R. Kehe

Sep 21, 2016

Colin R. Kehe, age 73 of Brooklyn Park, passed away suddenly on September 21, 2016 from a massive heart attack. Colin was born April 2, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Delma Kehe (Reynolds) and Henry Kehe. Upon graduation from high school, Colin raced from Akron to Boulder, Colorado where he received his M.S. degree from University of Colorado, Boulder....