Obituaries

Patricia  A. Elwood

Patricia A. Elwood

Feb 18, 2016

Of Hunter, North Dakota, formerly of Crystal passed away February 18, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Richard; brothers, Bob and John Hirsch and sister, Louise Storie, son-in-law, John Buehl, a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. Survived by children, Rose Murch, Hunter, ND, Bill (Deni) Elwood , The Villages, FL, Mike (Diane) Elwood , Crookston, MN, Larry (Sharon Ekern) Elwood...

William  Charles Young

William Charles Young

Feb 15, 2016

William Charles Young was b orn October 9, 1946 in Kearney, NE; passed away on February 15, 2016 at home in Golden Valley at age 69.

Survived by wife, Mary; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Richard Hofschulte; son, Christopher Young; grandson, Russel “William” Ehlert; half-sister, Linda Griffin and her husband Joe. Preceded in death by...

Samantha  "Sammy" Hiller

Samantha "Sammy" Hiller

Feb 14, 2016

Sammy helped three other people through the gift of Organ Donation.  She loved all things art, especially photography and drawing.  She was loved by a lot of people. Preceded in death by cousin, Derek; Grandpa Bill, Grandpa Jim and Grandma Lois.

Survived by mom, Michelle Kammerer; dad, Patrick Hiller; brothers, Jeremy and Joey; Grandma Celine; boyfriend, Dylan;...

Gwendolyn Peterson

Gwendolyn Peterson

Feb 12, 2016

Besides being the best wife, mother and grandmother, Gwen will be most remembered for her upbeat personality, her love of bridge, mystery novels and TV shows, game shows, crossword puzzles and the MN Vikings. Preceded in death by parents, George and Bonita Kittock; and sister, Germaine Rogers. Survived by her husband, Lyle Dale; children, Timothy, Terri (David) Fugh, and...

Carol Kroger

Carol Kroger

Feb 11, 2016

Preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and a grandson. Survived by husband John “Jack” Kroger; 7 children; 6 grandchildren; 1 sister; other relatives and friends. Carol retired from the Mpls Park Board and was a longtime Tupperware consultant. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the family.

Visitation one...

Shirley  J. Graziano

Shirley J. Graziano

Feb 10, 2016

Survived by children Linda L. Graziano (Dr. James Lannon), Vincent J. (Dr. Judith) Graziano, Dr. Stephen L. (Julia) Graziano, Daniel M. (Michelle) Graziano, Maryann D. Graziano; grandchildren David, Anna, Elliot, MacKennan, Michael and Olivia; great grandchildren Jacob and Julia; sister Marilyn Anderson. Preceded in death by parents Lloyd and Sylvia Hallett; siblings Gerald, Vincent, Warren and Keith Hallett. Shirley...

Matthew  Owen Lynch

Matthew Owen Lynch

Feb 10, 2016

Devoted husband and father.  Member of Knights of Columbus Council 4451. Preceded in death by parents, Owen and Elaine Lynch; and brother, Theodore. Survived by loving wife of twenty-five years, Tracy; children, Ryan, Alicia and Madeline; siblings, Mark, Loren, Tim (Barb), Chris, Daniel, Mary, Owen, Anne (Dan) Coughlin, Carol (John) Quinn, Sarah (Maria); the entire Cerisier Family; many nieces,...

Mary  Louise Siems

Mary Louise Siems

Feb 7, 2016

Formerly of New Hope. Survived by husband of 59 years, William; sons William (Brenda), Lawrence, Christian (Alice), and Bennett; daughters Mary Catherine and Monica (Neil) McKay; grandchildren Krista, Nathan, Eli, Katrina, Ethan, and Nicholas; sister-in-law Betty Siems of St. Louis, MO; niece and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Adeline Schukai of St. Louis, MO. Interment Holy...

Robert  C. Barrett

Robert C. Barrett

Feb 6, 2016

Survived by wife, Bev; sons, Tom (Sandy) and Mark (Jennifer) Barrett; grandchildren, Ivy, Faith, Dellia, Danica and Luke; sister, Elizabeth Peck; life-long friend, David Quammen.

Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES Visitation

Thursday, February 11, 2016 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

The Church of St. George...

Harold  "Eddie" Hansen

Harold "Eddie" Hansen

Feb 6, 2016

Eddie was a jewelry hand-engraver for 65+ years. He was preceded in death by wife, Ede; son-in-law, John Zuel; sisters, Claire, Dorothy, Phyllis and Shirley; brother, Dick. Eddie is survived by children, Jim (Annie) and Jan Zuel; grandchildren, Chris (Gina), Jamie (Missy), Jessica (Ryan), Ryan (Camila) and Rachel (Nate); ten grandchildren; sisters, Harriet and Joni (Charlie); many nieces, nephews,...

Isaiah  Gabriel Reither

Isaiah Gabriel Reither

Feb 5, 2016

Survived by parents, Jeff and Laura; siblings, Trinity, Rebecca, Noah, Grace, Gloria, Faith, Maria & Rose; grandparents, William and Jean Damm, Radford Reither and Carol Reither; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Preceded in death by siblings Joshua and Gianna. The Reither family wishes to thank the staff of Mpls. Children’s Hospital for their compassionate care of Isaiah. Interment...

Franklin Hall

Franklin Hall

Feb 3, 2016

Graveside service with military honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. S., Mpls on Thursday, February 18th at 12:15 PM. Please meet at assembly area #2 prior to the 12:15 service.

Tamara Connolly

Tamara Connolly

Feb 3, 2016

Preceded in death by mother, Mary Ann; father, Jerry and sister, Tina. Survived by other family and dear friends. Graveside service Monday 2:00 PM Mound Cemetery 3515 69th Ave. N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

SERVICES Graveside Servcie

Monday, February 15, 2016 02:00 PM

Mound Cemetery 3515 69th Ave. N. Brooklyn Center,...

Marilyn  J. Castonguay

Marilyn J. Castonguay

Feb 2, 2016

Marilyn was a devout Catholic and is now at home with the Lord.  She was a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Marilyn will be affectionately remembered by her family and friends as the “First Lady of Fish Lake” for her years of entertaining. She was known as the matriarch of the Castonguay family with a...

Bernadine  M. Johnson

Bernadine M. Johnson

Feb 1, 2016

Bernie was a member of the Red Hat Society and loved to play cards and Bingo along with trips to the casino. She was a graduate of Rockford High School. Preceded in death by husbands, Clement B. Neumann and Ralph Johnson; sister, Veronica Peterson; brother, Lloyd May. She is survived by children, Bruce “Sonny” (Jean) Neumann and Beatrice “Bea,...

Joan Stritesky

Joan Stritesky

Jan 31, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Arthur “Mickie” Stritesky. Survived by children, Brian, Karen Meyer (James) and Keith (Rhoda); grandchildren, Alexander and Natasha Stritesky and Sarah and Samuel Meyer; special friend John Resech; other relatives and friends. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

SERVICES Funeral

Friday, February 5, 2016 10:00 AM

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Donald  J. Wilder

Donald J. Wilder

Jan 31, 2016

Survived by wife, Dorothy; daughter, Kathy Burns; son, Steven Wilder; grandchildren, Pamela Larson, Jennifer (Steve) Vickers & Casey Wilder; great grandchildren, James, Tony, Kayla, Kelsey, Connor, Sam & Walter. Preceded in death by sister, Kathleen Thon and brothers, Tom and Mike Wilder. Don was a long-time employee of Minnegasco.  US Navy veteran of WW II. Interment  St. Vincent’s Cemetery,...

Margaret "Peggy" F. Halstead

Margaret "Peggy" F. Halstead

Jan 30, 2016

Survived by children, Debra Lee, Fred Chandler, Jacqueline Cessna, Karen Jetson and Tim Chandler; step-children, Jeff and Brenda Halstead; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Halstead.

Visitation one hour prior to service.

SERVICES Memorial Service

Thursday, February 4, 2016 02:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore Funeral...

Kathleen Bethke

Kathleen Bethke

Jan 29, 2016

After a brief battle with cancer, Kathleen has courageously reached the arms of her savior, reuniting with her husband, Donald, her grandson, Tommy and all her loved ones who have preceded her in death. A faithful wife and devoted mother, she is survived by her sons, Jim (Terri), Mike (Monica), Chris (Ramona)  Charlie (Danielle); daughters, Donna (Martin) Borg, Suellen...

Michael Nyberg

Michael Nyberg

Jan 28, 2016

Formerly of St. Louis Park. Preceded in death by parents, Roger and Darlene; sister, Wenda; brother, Steven; and nephew, Jason. Survived by wife of 25 years, Mary; children, Molly O’Leary (Kyle McKellar), Sean O’Leary, Benjamin Peters, and Jennifer (Jon) McCabe; grandchildren, Aidan, Marie, Grace, Jack, Collin, and Devin; sister, Laura (Mitch) Freeman; many nieces and nephews. Member of the...