Obituaries

Eleanor Mary Ayers

Eleanor Mary Ayers

Mar 4, 2024

Ayers, Eleanor M.

Age 76, of Bonita Springs, FL and Edina, MN passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Kathryn Yoa.

Eleanor is survived by husband, Merrill; sons, Andrew (Jess), Douglas (Kathryn); sister, Jeanne Reese (David); grandchildren, Alexandra, James, Jonathan, Clay and Daphne....

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Mar 3, 2024

Lois Smith, 90, of New Hope died March 3, 2024.

Lois is survived by children, Charles (Debbie) Croal, Monica (Myron) Johnson, Joseph Croal, Nicholas (Sonja) Dangeur, James Croal, Bernard (Dana) Smith, David Smith, Rebecca Smith; brother, Dick (Shirley) Steeber, 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by son, Anthony Croal;...

Teresa Marie Hickey

Teresa Marie Hickey

Feb 29, 2024

Hickey, Teresa Marie, age 88, formerly of Minnetonka passed away 2/29/24.  Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Hildy Klein; brother, Ruby Klein; sister, Joyce Drontle; and son-in-law, Dave Flattem.  Survived by daughters, Lisa (Dan) O’Connell and Lynn Flattem; son, Keith (Kelly) Klein; grandchildren, Jenna (Kevin), Lindsay, Ryan (Brandi), Jake (Chelsey), Matt (Kelsey), Taylor (Erik) Mackenzie & Connor;  great-grandchildren,...

Benjamin D. Hahn

Benjamin D. Hahn

Feb 27, 2024

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Ben Hahn, storyteller, good advice giver, and distributor of ice cream money, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, with his wife of over 66 years by his side. After 91 years and over 3 billion heartbeats, his body simply wore out.

Ben’s story began on October 24, 1932, when he became...

Kathlene M. Herrmann

Kathlene M. Herrmann

Feb 26, 2024

Age 89 of Plymouth died on February 26, 2024.  Kathy was born December 3, 1934 at Woodstock, MN.  She grew up in Southwest Minnesota, however, the Minneapolis area has been home since 1955.  Kathy is survived by loving husband, Bill; children, Barbara (Dave) Mendenhall, Tucson, AZ, Ronald Marcotte, Mpls, MN, Tom Marcotte, Monticello, MN, Susan Marr, West Palm Beach, FL;...

Donald R. Hanson

Donald R. Hanson

Feb 24, 2024

Donald (“Don”) Robert Hanson passed away February 24, 2024 at the age of 72, at his assisted living residence in Golden Valley, MN. Diagnosed with bone cancer, he spent his final days in dignity surrounded by family, community friends, nurses, trusted aides, and his beloved dog Annie at his side.

Born on February 20, 1952 to Howard...

Maureen "Babe" D. (McKay)  Fitzgerald

Maureen "Babe" D. (McKay) Fitzgerald

Feb 24, 2024

Maureen (Babe) Dian McKay Fitzgerald, of Eden Prairie, MN, born September 16, 1940, went home to heaven on February 24, 2024. Maureen was the youngest of 7 children who all grew up in North Minneapolis and attended Ascension Catholic grade school.  Her only brother Steve gave her the nickname Babe and it was so appropriate.  Maureen’s high school journey...

Carol Ann Pilarski

Carol Ann Pilarski

Feb 23, 2024

Carol Ann Pilarski, 76, of Blaine, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024.

Carol is survived by husband Duane.

Private family service and interment.

Sharon R Luhning

Sharon R Luhning

Feb 22, 2024

Luhning, Sharon R., Age 80, of New Hope, passed away peacefully February 22, 2024.

Survived by son Dustin (Kim) Luhning; grandchildren Samantha (fiancé Logan), Tanner, Makenna, and Alex; sister Twyla (Roger) Campeau; sisters-in-law Peggy Fosse, Joan Fosse, Connie Fosse, Arlene Paulson and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by husband Jim and 5 brothers...

Diane E. Yonga

Diane E. Yonga

Feb 21, 2024

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Diane Elizabeth (Matter) Yonga was born October 20, 1959, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.  She was raised on a farm outside Audubon, Minnesota into a wonderful Catholic family.  Her loving parents were Ralph and Joyce Matter. Her siblings were her best friends:  Kathleen (Al) Klindt, Russell (Joyce)...

Kathleen A. Scheller

Kathleen A. Scheller

Feb 21, 2024

Kathleen A.Scheller, age 95 of New Hope, passed away on Feb. 21, 2024.

She was preceded in death by husband, James Scheller; daughter, Mary Scheller Fabick; one brother.

Kathleen is survived by children, Barbara (Bill) Ferguson, Sue (Bob Beer) Scheller, Michael (Cindy) Scheller, Steve (Susan) Scheller & Becky (Tom) Pennaz; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one...

John K. Wujek

John K. Wujek

Feb 18, 2024

John K. Wujek, 77, of West St. Paul, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024.

John loved his cabin on Sullivan Lake where the family spent most summers for almost 40 years. There, he enjoyed many sunset boat cruises and taking kids tubing or skiing. He was an avid bicycler, participating in long bike tours, spent time on...

Thomas W. Greve

Thomas W. Greve

Feb 18, 2024

Thomas W. Greve age 65 of Robbinsdale.

Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Geraldyne Greve.

Survived by brothers, Mike (Mary) and Jim Greve; niece and nephews,  Mark (Tessa) Greve, Katie (John) Landsteiner and Chris Greve; 4 great nieces; special friend, Gina Moran; other relatives and friends.

Tom was a teacher for over...

Arthur R. Sprague

Arthur R. Sprague

Feb 17, 2024

Art Sprague went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2024 at age 72 joining his parents, 3 siblings, and many close friends. Survived by his wife, 2 sons, 4 grandsons, and 1 great grandson along with 3 sisters and many relatives and friends.

Art worked at 3M as a project engineer for 30 years and then started his own...

Gary S. Holter

Gary S. Holter

Feb 17, 2024

An on demand recording of Gary's service will be

available for 90 days and may be accessed by clicking here .

Gary S. Holter, age 78 of Medicine Lake.  Survived by his loving wife, Ann; children, Kurt Holter and his wife, Amy, Sara Nelson and her husband,...

Douglas L. Lenhart

Douglas L. Lenhart

Feb 17, 2024

Douglas L. Lenhart, age 72 of Otsego, passed away February 17, 2024.

Doug is survived by his children, Douglas (DJ) Lenhart, Natalie (Doug) Ekberg, Joseph (Nikki) Lenhart, Samuel Lenhart; grandchildren, Hunter Lenhart, Dylan Lenhart, Mackenzie Lenhart, Parker Lenhart, Izabella Ekberg, and Liam Lenhart; siblings, Michael Lenhart, Soozie Grey; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded...

Darryl B. Winternheimer

Darryl B. Winternheimer

Feb 17, 2024

Darryl B. Winternheimer, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away February 17, 2024.

Darryl was born December 31, 1944 in Los Angeles to Ethel (Bjornson) and Walt Winternheimer.  A lifelong clothier, he began his career while still in high school at Morries Menswear in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1965, Darryl left the desert for the prairie, to attend college in Valley...

John "Jack" Patrick Cavanaugh

John "Jack" Patrick Cavanaugh

Feb 16, 2024

John “Jack” Patrick Cavanaugh (fondly known as “Cavy), 81, beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, cousin, godfather, and friend passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Survived by devoted brother Jim and his wife Mary, as well as many loving cousins and friends.  Preceded in death by father John Cavanaugh, mother Lucile(Calder)Hutera...

Janice Lee LaMere

Janice Lee LaMere

Feb 16, 2024

LaMere (Schwab), Janice L.

age 73 of Maple Grove, passed away on Feb. 16, 2024. Survived by husband, George “Butch”; daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” (Larry) Walton; grandson, Lukas (Francesca) Wilson; sister, Diana (Dan) Schwab; special cousin, Marge Schwab; special aunt, Mary Zelenak; special friend, Dianne Sorlein; four-legged friend, Daisy; many other family members, friends & her Broadway Crew....

Paul Michael Bardine

Paul Michael Bardine

Feb 14, 2024

Paul Michael Bardine, age 62 passed away February 14, 2024 at his home in Buffalo Lake, MN.

He graduated from Robbinsdale High School and attended Anoka Hennipen Technical College prior to becoming an insurance agent. Paul loved spending time with his daughter and everything about the outdoors—boating, gardening, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. He embraced his love...