Jean Swanson

Jan 2, 2016

Formerly of New Hope. Proud graduate of North High School Class of 1939. Preceded in death by husband, Harley; son, Jim; son-in-law, Kenneth and brothers-in-law, Merle and Bill Swanson. Survived by daughter, Kathy Kolvig; son, Gary (Monica) Swanson; grandchildren, Kris (Todd) Prokopec, Kara (Nate) Radke, Kory (Janice Frias) Kolvig, Zac and Ben Swanson; great-grandchildren, Evan and Adam Prokopec, Kenna...

Leone Knaeble-Hunter

Jan 1, 2016

Leone was a member of Sacred Heart parish for 80 years and was a member of the first graduating class of Sacred Heart School where her strong faith was formed.  Widowed at an early age with 10 children aged 2 to 18, she went to work and raised her children without assistance.  Her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary...

Kelly J. Blevins

Jan 1, 2016

On January 1, 2016, our beloved son and brother passed in his sleep.  He was preceded in death by his father, MG Bob Blevins.  Survived by loving mother, Ginger; siblings Jeff (Nora McKinnon), Greg (Lora), Shelly Brain, Missy Mahoney (Jim), Tim (Marjie), Kerrie (Mike Walstrom) of Minnesota and Kris (Jason Smith) of Seattle, Wa.  Kelly will be remembered for...

John J. Kadlec, Jr.

Dec 31, 2015

Preceded in death by his first wife Carolyn; son Jeffrey; baby son Gregory; parents Jack and Margaret. Survived by wife Jane; daughter Eileen (Paul) Nygard; son Matthew (Kate) Kadlec; step-children, Andrew Eccleston (fiancée Danyell) and Rebecca Eccleston; grandchildren Chris, Keegan, Josie, Madison, Paige, and Johnny; brothers Gary (fiancée Lisa), Dan (Mary), and David (Susie) Kadlec; sister Mary (Horst) Hoch....

Carol "Toozie" Johnson

Dec 31, 2015

Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Lois Holten; brother, Arnold Holten. She will be missed by her sons, Cory (Sonya), Cullen (Trina) and Cardell (Kim); grandchildren, Ashley and Erik, Kiernan, Aleigha, Ellyandra and Celten, Libby, Maggie and Robbie; niece, Adel (Lyle) Hanson. Private Interment.

Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES...

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...