Obituaries

Lauren Leighton

Lauren Leighton

Jan 15, 2016

Lauren was born in Virginia, MN, the youngest of five children born to Benjamin George Leighton (Leuchtenberger) and Susan Louise (Purdy) Leighton. His childhood was spend mainly in Wisconsin, graduating from Baraboo High School before entering the U.S. Air Force. Following active military service between 1953 and 1957, Leighton studied at and graduated from the University of Wisconsin and...

Albert "Al" J. Lenss

Albert "Al" J. Lenss

Jan 14, 2016

Born December 5, 1931 in De Pere, Wisconsin. Preceded in death by wife, Mitzie; son-in-law, Dutch Huebschman; parents, John and Nellie; sisters, Ceil, Mary and Rosella; brothers, Harold, Joe and Dick. Survived by children, Karen Huebschman, Mark (Sheila), Dave (Anne), Jim, Marty (Shona); grandchildren, Hallie (Sam Saffrin), Rachael, Christian, Megan, Connor and great-granddaughter, Olivia; sisters, Eunice Verber and Judy...

Todd  Richard Hollerud

Todd Richard Hollerud

Jan 14, 2016

Todd died after a courageous battle with cancer at age 49. Todd’s kind nature, gentle spirit and sense of humor will be greatly missed by family and friends

Todd was born January 28, 1966, in Osage, Iowa to Richard and Lois Hollerud. He was baptized In Osage, Iowa and confirmed in New Hampton, Iowa. He graduated from...

Benjamin  T. Howington

Benjamin T. Howington

Jan 13, 2016

Benjamin T. Howington of Maple Grove, MN, age 34, passed away on January 13, 2016.  Ben is a 2003 graduate of Bethel College.  He is the son of Robert and Linda Howington of Maple Grove, MN and brother and brother-in-law of Beth and Kevin Peck of New Brighton, MN.

Service will be held 3pm Friday, January 22,...

Daniel O'Neill

Daniel O'Neill

Jan 11, 2016

Survived by wife Kathleen (Kay); daughters Shannon and Sheila O’Neill; step-grandson Robert Britt; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by twin sisters Pat Pecore and Sr. Mary Daniel O’Neill, OSB and sisters Peg Flatley and Joan Marsh. He was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on 6/15/1932 to Irene Bush and Daniel F. O'Neill.  He was a graduate of the University...

Martha  R. Brinkman

Martha R. Brinkman

Jan 11, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Merlyn. Survived by son, Myron Brinkman; daughter, Marilyn Brinkman; granddaughter, Airika Brinkman; brother, John Rehbein and sister, Alice Hill. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Visitation one hour prior to the service. SERVICES Visitation

Thursday, January 14, 2016 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

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Michael  G. Scholer

Michael G. Scholer

Jan 10, 2016

Preceded in death by parents, George and Ethel (Ness); brothers, Bruce and Gerald. Survived by siblings, Joyce, James (Jill) and Richard (Kathy); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

SERVICES Memorial Visitation

Thursday, January 14, 2016 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel 3888 West Broadway Robbinsdale, MN 55422

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Jean  Ann Callinan

Jean Ann Callinan

Jan 9, 2016

Jean Ann Theresa Callinan, age 74, of Plymouth, Minnesota passed away peacefully at her home, the afternoon of January 9, 2016, with her husband of 52 years at her side resulting from congestive heart and renal failure. Her family extends deep gratitude to her North Memorial Hospice care team.

Jean graduated from St. Anthony Catholic...

Daniel  R. Casserly

Daniel R. Casserly

Jan 8, 2016

A loving father, grandfather and brother, and fun-loving friend. An avid Twins and Vikings fan. A kind heart and a "twinkle in his eye." He will be missed.

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

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 10:30 AM

The Church of St....

Veronica  F. (Fronie)  Deblock

Veronica F. (Fronie) Deblock

Jan 8, 2016

Preceded in death by husband Louis F. DeBlock. Survived by children, Lori (Thomas) Smith, Michael Deblock, Steven (Michele) Deblock and Leslie (Jon) Sather; grandchildren, Carly Deblock, Coleman Deblock, Lucas Sather, Gracie Sather, Owen Sather and Ella Deblock; siblings, Ann Hamilton, Ed (Helen) Burgstaler, Vicki McCollum, Ollie DeYoung and Rudy (Joyce) Burgstaler and many nieces and nephews. Interment Fort Snelling...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Corbett

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Corbett

Jan 7, 2016

Preceded in death by beloved husband, James “Jim” Corbett. Survived by children, Pamela (Gary) Boelter, Jody (Mark) O’Rourke and Shawn (Lori) Corbett; grandchildren, Jolene, Carrie, Cody, Angela and Amanda; brother, Harlan (Marge) Johnson; many nieces and nephews. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal.

Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES Memorial Service...

Evelyn  M. Burns

Evelyn M. Burns

Jan 7, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd; stepson, Richard; brother, Sonny Blau; son-in-law, Edward Cook. Survived by children, Dianne Cook, Roger (Linda), James and Scott (Stephanie); step-daughter, Joyce Burns; grandchildren, David, Darla, Jeff, Steve, Stacy, Michael, Daniel and Kaitlyn; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Kacee; sister, Dorothy Ann Cooley; sister-in-law, Ann Blau; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private interment Gethsemane Cemetery....

René  Elaine Plooster

René Elaine Plooster

Jan 7, 2016

Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Lowell; children, Paul (Emily) Plooster, Kathleen (Dan) Johnson, Mark (Cathy) Plooster and Rob (Lori) Pipal; grandchildren, Michael (Rachelle) Johnson, Katie (Sam) Heinzel, Ashlee Johnson, Scott Plooster, Angela (Brooks) Lambert and Melissa Plooster; great-grandchildren, Daniel and Natalie Johnson and Mason Heinzel. René was an active member of New Hope Church and Gideons International....

Kenneth "Ken" J. Ploof

Kenneth "Ken" J. Ploof

Jan 6, 2016

Kenneth Jerome Ploof was born to John and Ann Ploof in Bird Island, Minnesota.  He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Bird Island.   Ken met the love of his life, Dorene (Dorrie) Sanger, in first grade and married her on September 17, 1960.   They were blessed with four daughters: Kim, Lisa, Kathy and Kris. Ken attended the University...

Irene  A. Lohmann

Irene A. Lohmann

Jan 6, 2016

Irene lived on the Maranatha Campus for 10 years. She was employed at Courage Center for 38 years. Survived by brother, Wallace (Rose) Lohmann of Zumbrota; brother-in-law, Robert Gray of New Hope; niece, Laurie Gray of Elk River; nephew, Robert Gray Jr. (Jamie) of Elk River; grandnephew, Corey Gray of Avon. Preceded in death by parents, Phillip and Esther;...

Marion  Hazel Scott

Marion Hazel Scott

Jan 6, 2016

Survived by daughter, Judy Riske of Maple Grove; grandsons, Brandon (Val) Riske of Rogers, Brett Riske of St. Michael; 2 great-grandsons; nieces, Maureen (Terry) Anderson of Chaska, Nan Scott of Brooklyn Park; step-niece, Judy Monahan (David) of Kansas City, Mo. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Hazel Scott; brother, Frank L. (Connie) Scott; son-in-law, Rodney Riske. Interment Gethsemane...

Britton "Brit" E. Toensing

Britton "Brit" E. Toensing

Jan 4, 2016

Brit loved to bird-hunt, training his own dogs and getting his girls involved, too. He was a teacher for 10 years of Gun Safety for the DNR, and a tutor for Math Corp. He was a “Pay It Forward” kind of guy. Preceded in death by mother, Mary; brother, Stanley. He is survived by loving wife of 22 years,...

Dorothy  E. Hase

Dorothy E. Hase

Jan 3, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Vayne "Skip"; great-grandson, Nathan Peterson; Parents, A.J. and Theresa Henle; sister, Rosemary Virnig; brother, Ray Henle. Survived by daughters, Cynthia Hase, Patricia Derus (Larry), Barbara Peterson (Bryon), Theresa "Terri" Claycomb (Mark); 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Henle (Barb); nieces, nephews and friends. Dorothy graduated from the College of St Teresa in 1943. She...

Helen (Siedlecki)  Kielas

Helen (Siedlecki) Kielas

Jan 3, 2016

Preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Siedlecki; husband, Michael; son, Dennis. Survived by son, Joe (Sali); daughter, Mary (Linda); sister, Irene Gonsior; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; extended family, Bob and Roseann, Denise and Dana, Joyce and Shannon; other relatives and friends. Helen’s family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their wonderful...

Harold  E. Anderson

Harold E. Anderson

Jan 2, 2016

Survived by loving wife, Helen; children, Peggy (Bill) Pilacinski, Brian (Lea) Anderson, Barb (Jerry) Opitz, Joe (Becky) Anderson, Sheila (Greg) Larson; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. Harold served in WWII and was a member of Knaeble VFW Post #494, Northside American Legion #230 and Lucky 'Leven Cooties. Interment with military honors at Fort Snelling National...