Obituaries

Ronald Dickmeyer

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

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

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

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

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,...

John  G. Dreier

John G. Dreier

Dec 11, 2015

Born June 23, 1931 in Moorhead MN, he grew up in Fargo, ND. John spent 9 years in the military, reaching the rank of Master Sergeant and was stationed in Germany during the occupation after WWII. He then spent 7 years in the seminary until meeting Aurelia who was to become his wife. Together they raised 3 children and...

Marlene  F. Kohn

Marlene F. Kohn

Dec 11, 2015

Survived by husband, Dick; daughter, Lynne Enquist (husband Ed, children Zach and Emily); son-in-law, Randy Kirsch (wife Nancy, children Edward, Katharine and Jake); sisters, Margaret (Jack) Oliver, Mary Anne Peterson, and Marcella (Mike) Hawkins; brother, Omer (Mary) Nelson; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter, Sue Kirsch and parents, Omer and Theresa Nelson.

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Ardner "Red" J. Fasching

Ardner "Red" J. Fasching

Dec 9, 2015

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann; infant son, David; brothers, Tom and Cloud; daughter-in-law, Julie Hoberg-Fasching; and son-in-law, John Swartout, Jr. Survived by children, Marlys (Gary) Hansen, Jeanne Swartout, Doris (Tracy) Morrison and Don Fasching; grandchildren, Anders (Andrea) Hansen and children, Alexa and Ava; Jill (Chris) Sigstad; Leah (Ryan) Buss and children, Kaelyn and Lila; John...

Edward  "Barney" Barnard

Edward "Barney" Barnard

Dec 7, 2015

Survived by son, Tom (Val) Barnard; grandchildren, Natalie, Michael, Paul (Kate) and Danny (Jessica); great grandchildren, Christopher, Thomas, Reid and Caiden; daughter-in-law, Kathy (Gary) Gross; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by wife, Margaret; and son, Larry. Member of Kraus Harting VFW Post #6587. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Virginia "Ginger" Evelyn Gooley

Virginia "Ginger" Evelyn Gooley

Dec 7, 2015

After a long and full life, our Mom has gone to her final resting place. The quote that comes to mind is "Well done good and faithful servant". Mom served all of us and taught us with love and dedication. Mom's life was a gift to all who were lucky enough to know and to love her. We will...

Patricia Moran

Patricia Moran

Dec 7, 2015

Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; son, Michael; and grandson, Kelly. Survived by daughters, Mary (Mike) Rairdin and Madeline (Gene) Frounfelter; son, Joseph (Marian) Moran; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Pat was an avid reader, gardener, and liked to travel.  She was especially proud of the Irish heritage and enjoyed listening to Celtic Thunder.  Most of all,...

Rosemary  Margaret Thayer

Rosemary Margaret Thayer

Dec 7, 2015

Rosemary had a gift for telling a good joke and she loved music, cards, crafts, smiling, dancing and laughing.  She was a volunteer at her church (St. Raphael) and retired from North Memorial.  She was a great cook and was known for her legendary Potato Salad and her Cherry Cha-Cha.  She is survived by her sons, Mark (Tanya), Daniel...

Dorothy Manning

Dorothy Manning

Dec 7, 2015

Preceded in death by husband, Martin Manning and 7 siblings. Survived by sister, Ida Moser; sister-in-law, Shirley Palmer; daughters, Joella Kelly, Wanda Manning Peterson, and Merrilyn Paulson; grandchildren, Paul, Michael, Kristina, Adam, Tony Peterson, Shawn (Brinda) Manning, Karen Kelly, Becky (Brian) Hammarsten, Brenda Kelly; great-grandchildren, Wesley, Jaxson, Keegan, Carson and other great grandkids; dog, Soxy Manning.

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Alfred  "Babe" Tombers

Alfred "Babe" Tombers

Dec 7, 2015

Preceded in death by wife Alice; and son-in-law David Brue. Survived by son Bill (Lynn) Tombers; daughters Jeanne Brue and Mary Tombers (Duane House); grandchildren Bill (Tobi) Tombers, James (Emily) Brue, Jessica Brue, Jennifer (Mike) Roepke, Liz (Jerry) Provost, Joe Tombers (Danielle Donner), Alice Tombers Sams and Becky Tombers Sams; great grandchildren Vanessa, Billy, Claudia, Danny, Emi, Jocie, and ...

Jean  M. Gross

Jean M. Gross

Dec 5, 2015

Age 57, or according to her 29, passed away due to complication from breast cancer, she was an amazing 22 yr. survivor. To all that knew her, she was our Angel. The smile, the sense of humor, the forever unconditional giver of love and support. She has touched the lives of many in her own way. Survived by husband...

Lois Hanse

Lois Hanse

Dec 5, 2015

Lois was a longtime Plymouth resident.  Lois was a retired Wayzata School District cook. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Bertha Fiebelkorn; and her 8 brothers and sisters. Survived by Don, her husband of 62 years; son, Allan; daughters, LaDon (Roxie Daniels) Hanse and Juli Seehusen; grandchildren, Eric (Andy) Hanse, Molly Hanse, Ashley and T.J. Seehusen; great-grandsons, Reece...

Irene Keske

Irene Keske

Dec 4, 2015

Graduated from Annandale High School in 1943.  She married Orville and they lived in Minneapolis and Robbinsdale since 1944.  Irene was a longtime employee of First Robbinsdale/US Bank.   She delighted in spending time with her family; loved playing cards and could kick your butt in a game of Hearts.  She also enjoyed gardening and ‘coaching’ the Minnesota Twins and...

Richard Canepa

Richard Canepa

Dec 4, 2015

Passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and family members at his side after a long battle with ALS. Ric lived a full and passionate life and would frequently comment that he was born under a lucky star.  He attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, where that lucky star introduced him to his wife,...

Florence  I Wagner

Florence I Wagner

Dec 3, 2015

Preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Bernard "Ben"; son, Bobby; brothers, Arthur, James, Ray and Richard Hammer. Survived by children, Paul J. (Paula) Wagner, Dale R. Wagner, Julie M. (Charles) Cailliau, Michael J. (Shiela) Wagner; grandchildren, Dustin, Taylor, Allison, Jackie, Alex and Taylor; great grandsons, Dominic, Jaxson and Kaven; sister, Joannie Blazevic; other relatives and friends.

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Andrew Rocheleau

Andrew Rocheleau

Dec 2, 2015

Survived by son, Denny (Jane) Rocheleau of Lakeville; daughter, Lyn (Brian) Schroeder of Plymouth; granddaughters, Alyssa (Todd), Andrea (Brandon) and Brianna; great grandson, Cameron; sister-in-law, Marie Rocheleau; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Delores; four brothers and four sisters. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery.

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