Francis Malat

Dec 30, 2015

Francis was born to Philip and Mary Malat of Mpls., Minn. He has joined in death with his loving wife Doris of 62 years. Survived by sister, Marie Bondi; sons, Robert (Nancy) and Thomas (Tammy); daughters, Terri and Marci; grandchildren, Bradley (Amy), Daniel and Melissa (Christian); great-grandchildren, Madison, Julianne, Clayton and Clara. Francis was an accomplished banjo player, golfer...

Donald Virant

Dec 29, 2015

Formerly of Lake Eshquaguma and Sun Lakes, AZ, died December 29, 2015, at Cornerstone Assisted Living in Plymouth, MN, just three days shy of his 92nd birthday. Don and Ruth enjoyed 65 loving years together. Don’s career as a mining engineer saw the Virants raising their five children in northern MN, Quebec, Canada and Tasmania, Australia. He served in...

Helen Swanson

Dec 27, 2015

Survived by husband Dennis Anderson; son Lukas; brothers Robert “Rob” (Donna) Swanson, Wayne (Lulu) Swanson, Raynard (Laurie) Swanson; sister Janet Boz;  nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends. Preceded in death by parents Ray and Helen Swanson; sisters Gloria Lindquist and Margaret Kardell; and brother Michael. Helen will be remembered by all who knew her as a humble, hardworking...

James "Jim" R. Brekke

Dec 27, 2015

Jim was born in Fargo, N.D. to Edward and Marion (Robinson) Brekke.  He is a graduate of Fargo Central High School.  In 1964, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he attained the rank of Sergeant.  Following the Air Force, he attended the Dakota Business College in Fargo and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree at Moorhead...

Raymond Kopczeski

Dec 27, 2015

Preceded in death by wife, Rena; parents, William and Josephine; brother, Eugene; and sister, Deloris Bornetun.

Survived by daughter, Jan; son, William; sister, Lorraine Sandretzky; and many nieces and nephews. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery.

Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, December 31, 2015 11:00...

Deanne Walker

Dec 26, 2015

Dee passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her husband Robert [2002]; parents Anna [1994] and Kenneth White [1987]. Survived by loving children Lana May (Jim) and Jeff (Sue); brother Terry (Maureen); grandchildren Ryan, Anna, Nash, Brian (Sara), Allison and JoAnn (George); great grandchildren Morgan Sims, Lauren Taylor; and so many dear friends.

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Gary Nylander

Dec 26, 2015

Gary passed away peacefully just before sunset on December 26, after a long battle with a variety of illnesses. Preceded in death by parents Helen (Szachniewicz) and Paul N. Nylander; brother Fred Moe; and grandson Alasdair Gullickson. Survived by wife of 47 years Kathy Nylander; children Paul (Beth Ann) Nylander and Sarah (Hunter) Gullickson; grandkids Simon and Kagan; sister...

Terry L McClish

Dec 25, 2015

Survived by daughter, Tami McClish; grandson, Taylor McClish; brother, Mark McClish; sister, Mary (Dan) Page and numerous family and friends. Sgt, Charlie Company 2nd of the 7th First Cavalry Division, Vietnam. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Visitation two hours prior to service. SERVICES Funeral

Saturday, January 2, 2016 01:00 PM

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Doris M. (Fox) Strand

Dec 24, 2015

Preceded in death by husbands, Errol Fox and Larry Strand; sister, Marion Leight. Survived by son, David (Dede) Fox, daughter, Peggy (Joe) Zuzek and son, Grady (Julie) Strand; grandchildren, Chad (Sara) Mayes, Melissa (Clinton) Talmo, Jessie Strand and Krista Holder; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Anderson; many nieces, nephews and special friends. We wish to give a special thank you...

Donald J. Dale

Dec 24, 2015

Survived by wife, Jody; daughter, Stephanie (Keith) Seiler; son, Don (Cheryl) Dale; grandchildren, Audrey, Kyle (Meghan), Andrew, Alex and Austin; great-grandsons, Jaden and Reid; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by daughter, Kris Dale; parents, Charles and Margaret Dale; sister, Carol Bohanon. Don graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1950, where he was an All-American basketball player. He...

Vivian L. Benrick

Dec 23, 2015

Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; daughter, Lori Swanson; and five siblings. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Dick Arens; son-in-law, Bob Swanson; grandchildren, Amanda (Eric) Naylor, T.J. and John Swanson; great-grandchildren, Makayla and Zachary Naylor; sister-in-law, Shirley Benrick; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Thanks to the staff of Waterford Manor and North memorial Hospice for...

John D. "Jack" Spicer

Dec 23, 2015

A son of Arthur and Bernice (Jones) Spicer, Jack married Mary Louise Ruddy on May 8, 1950. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Louise; parents; brothers, Joe, Everett, Bill and Bob; grandson, John. Survived by brother, Raymond; son, Rickey; daughters, Carolyne Spicer and Colleen Spicer; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; special friend, Mary K. Spicer;...

Tara Elizabeth Matko

Dec 23, 2015

Survived by parents, William and Ann Matko; brother, Matthew William (Tara Marie) Matko; nephew, Wakefield Matko; grandmother, Emogene Balgoyne and aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tara was passionate about gardening and the arts.

Visitation one hour prior to Mass SERVICES Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 02:30 PM

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William "Bill" J. Frederick

Dec 23, 2015

A long time employee of NSP, Bill was a member of Most Holy Trinity and Christ the King Catholic Churches.  He was an oblate of St. Benedict’s Monastery. Preceded in death by wife, Helen Elizabeth; daughter, Emily; siblings, Alex, Louis and Sr. Mary Leticia. Survived by children, Loretta (Don), Cecilia (Roger), and Tim (Sheila); grandchildren, Mikaela and Dylan; other...

Lelabel O'Loughlin

Dec 19, 2015

Preceded in death by husband, Pete; granddaughter, Terry Steppat; great grandsons, Sean and Peter Kreller. Survived by children, Pat McGraw, Sharon Carlson and Jill Pocklington (Michael); 8 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; step brother, Jim Gaffney; other relatives and friends.

SERVICES Visitation

Tuesday, December 22, 2015 10:00 AM...

Ronald Dickmeyer

Dec 19, 2015

Passed away peacefully after years of battling leukemia and complications from a bone marrow transplant. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Bryant Dickmeyer. Survived by his loving wife Diane; children Laura, Jason, Andrea and Lindsey; father Everett Dickmeyer; sisters Pamela and Diane (Longerbone); his faithful canine companion Bella; numerous cousins and friends; as well as his beloved Ford Aerostar....

Beatrice Durkin

Dec 17, 2015

Preceded in death by husband, Ronald; and brother, Leonard Freund. Survived by children, Harland (Patricia), Ronald (Susan), Patrick (Patricia), and Terri (Vern) Carlstrom; grandchildren, Andy, Sara, Katie, Eric, Michael, Kelly, Emily, Adam, Allen, and Will; great-grandchildren, Paisley, Smith, Scout, Connor, Layla, and Hayden; sisters, Margaret "Muggs" Reed and Dona (Steve) Davis; brothers, Anthony (Peggy) Freund and Harlan (Gin) Freund;...

Oral (Ortquist) Peterson

Dec 16, 2015

Survived by loving family, sons, Stephen (Janelle) and Michael (Lynn); daughter-in-law, Mary Jo; grandchildren, Jared (Abbey), Eric, Amanda (Juan), Carter, Chase; and great granddaughter, Hayden. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; son, Jeffrey; and grandson, David. Oral was a member of Messiah United Methodist Church (Esther Miriam Circle) in Plymouth, MN.  She was an active member of Wayzata Yacht...

Kay Parenteau

Dec 15, 2015

Longtime resident of Robbinsdale. Preceded in death by loving husband, Robert (Bob); parents, Fauvette and Lester Rutherford of Hastings, NE; brothers, Milo and Dean; sister, Corinne. May they rest in peace. Survived by son, Steve (Shelli) of Maple Grove; grandchildren, Mitch and Jocelyn; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Kay had an insatiable love for animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed...

James J. Graziano

Dec 14, 2015

Survived by daughter, Linda Lannon Graziano; sons, Vincent J. (Judith) Graziano, Dr. Stephen L. (Julia) Graziano, Daniel (Michelle) Graziano and daughter, Maryann D. Graziano; grandchildren, David, Anna, Elliott, MacKennan, Michael & Olivia; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Julia; brother, Richard Graziano; sister, Rosemarie Barringer; mother, of his children Shirley Graziano. Preceded in death by brothers, Johnny, Gus, and Tony Graziano; sister,...