Obituaries
Stephen J. Franta
Sep 15, 2025
Stephen J. Franta, age 84, of Medina, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Steve was born on February 16, 1941, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Herbert and Katherine Franta. He graduated with a business degree from the University of Minnesota. He was a loving husband and father and a kind-hearted friend to...
Kenneth S. Hook
Sep 15, 2025
Hook, Kenneth S.
age 93 of St. Louis Park, passed away on September 15, 2025. Survived by children, Julie Smith, Kevin Hook, & Keith Hook; grandchildren, Dan Smith, Jaime McDaniel, Dustin Smith, Jolene Smith, Kelsey Hook, Kyle Hook, & Kirsten Hook; great-grandchildren, Jayla, Jade, Aspen, Jordan, Kolt, Rocky, Thorsten, & Grayson. Preceded in death by loving wife, Delores; 2 brothers &...
Janice Pedersen-Swanstrom
Sep 14, 2025
Janice Eileen Pedersen-Swanstrom, age 85, of Maple Grove, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2025.
She grew up in Robbinsdale, MN, where she loved the joy of experiencing high school activities, especially the sock hops. Throughout her life, she carried a spark of fun and creativity into every adventure that came her way.
She was an artist at heart, with a talent...
Lorraine Nelson
Sep 14, 2025
Nelson, Lorraine Ann (Melsha)
age 98, of New Hope. Survived by children, Jeanne (Jim) Fackler, Joe (Kathy) Nelson and Julie (Wade) English; grandchildren, Jesse, Jenelle, Eric, Alexis, Erin, Breanne and Amy; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Gangelhoff and Yvonne Leonard; sister-in-law, Jeanne Melsha; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence "Kay"; daughters, Jakki, Mary Jennifer; two...
Joan Conkel McNally (nee Lambert)
Sep 13, 2025
Joan passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2025 at Folkestone Senior Care Center in Wayzata at the age of 94. Born July 27, 1931 in Hebron, Nebraska, Joan lived a life of love, kindness and devotion. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she found her greatest joy in her family.
She is survived by children, Terrence (Jeanne) Conkel,...
Patrick Burns
Sep 12, 2025
Patrick J. Burns, age 76 of Crystal passed away suddenly on September 12, 2025. Pat was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Genevieve Burns and brother, Doug Burns.
"Paddy" was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 11, 1949, and was raised in Crystal, MN. He attended St. Raphael's School, Robbinsdale Cooper High School, and St. John's University in Collegeville....
Alva G. Olek
Sep 11, 2025
Alva passed in peace on September 11, 2025, in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Alva was born to Gus and Nellie (Pierce) Fenske in Morrison, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by husband Ron, parents Gus and Nellie, sister Shirley (Bernard) Bermel, and brothers Herb and Bob.
Alva is cherished in memory by her daughters, Rhonda (Keith) Converse and Rochelle (Kyle) Hemenway; her...
Robert 'Bob' James Ingram
Sep 10, 2025
To view the recording of the Liturgy Service click on the link: Liturgy Service for Robert J. Ingram
Ingram, Robert "Bob" James
passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 87, after a courageous battle with interstitial lung disease. He died at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Melfort, Saskatchewan on May 1, 1938,...
Venkatesh Reddy Ravula
Sep 10, 2025
Please click on the link to view the service (beginning at 8:30 AM Central) at Gearty Delmore Chapel: Viewing Service at Funeral Home
Please click on link to view the Witnessing Ceremony (beginning at 10:00 AM Central) at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis: Witnessing Ceremony at Lakewood Cemetery
David "Dave" W. Van Asch
Sep 7, 2025
Van Asch, David Wayne "Dave" 64 of Coon Rapids, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2025 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family.
Born January 16, 1961 to Eugene and Marilyn Van Asch. Dave grew up in the Minneapolis area.
He enjoyed swimming and excelled on Cooper high school's swim team.
He worked as a cook at Trevilla of Robbinsdale and was a...
Marjorie A. McLaughlin
Sep 5, 2025
An on demand recording for Marjorie's Mass is available by clicking here.
Marjorie Ann McLaughlin
January 25, 1926 – September 5, 2025
Marge was the heart and matriarch of her family - lovingly referred to as the “Grand Dame” and “Queen Bee”. She was many things throughout her long life: a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist, golfer, bacon aficionado and loyal friend. She was strong,...
James L. Cardinal
Sep 3, 2025
James L. Cardinal, age 89 of Hopkins, MN, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Jim was born December 30, 1935 in Buffalo, NY.
He is survived by wife of 61 years, LaVerne; children, Jean (Brian) Steckling, Kathleen (Brian) Scovil, Ann (Kingsley) Ondich, Dr. Gregory (Erin) Cardinal, Melissa (Matt) Poniatowski; 8 grandchildren, Eric (Rachel) and Joey (Trysta) Steckling, Paige (Jake) Keefer,...
Myrna Maikkula
Sep 1, 2025
Myrna was born on March 18, 1947, to Oscar and Ailie (Wiljanen) Sunnarborg. She was baptized and confirmed at the Esko Apostolic Lutheran Church. On October 11, 1969, she married Dale Maikkula in a ceremony officiated by Pastor Wayne Juntunen. The couple originally made their home in New Hope and later in Brooklyn Park.
A lifelong member of the Apostolic Lutheran...
Dorothy Zidwick
Aug 31, 2025
Dorothy Elizabeth Zidwick (Everist) passed away peacefully on Sunday August 31, 2025 at age 97. She was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and lived for many years in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She spent the last years of her life near family in Minnesota. She was foremost a mother and loved her children, grandchildren, and her new great grandchild. For...
Harriet A. Schroeder
Aug 31, 2025
Harriet Agnes Schroeder (Manthey),
age 96, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.
Born on November 1, 1928 (All Saints Day), in Minneapolis, Harriet was the daughter of Eric “Harry” and Anne Manthey. She grew up in Minneapolis alongside her siblings Margaret, Phyllis, and Anthony “Harry,” all of whom preceded her in death.
On June 24, 1950, Harriet married the...
Anne Catherine Hirsch
Aug 30, 2025
Hirsch, Anne Catherine
age 65 of Willmar, passed away on August 30, 2025.
Anne is survived by sisters, Teresa (James) Robichon, & Monica Hirsch; nieces & nephew; many more loved ones & friends. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Elaine Hirsch; brother, Stephen M. Hirsch; grandparents; several aunts & uncles.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Church...
Cathi Subialka
Aug 28, 2025
Cathi Sue (Rehor) Subialka passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on August 28. She was born on March 25, 1958. She grew up in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and attended Robbinsdale High School, graduating in 1976.
Cathi spent her life caring for others. She started her career as a nursing assistant. Shortly after starting her family, she started up her own home...
Dave Parks
Aug 28, 2025
To View the Recording of the Funeral Service, Please Click on the Link Below:
Dave Parks Funeral Service
age 58 of Plymouth passed away August 28, 2025 from complications of cardiac arrest. He will be forever in the hearts of his wife, Nicole; children, Hailey and Carson; parents, Daniel and Millie; brothers, Dan (Tracy), Doug (Brenda); sister, Dee (Jerry) Oscarson; father and...
Sonja Delores Lamers
Aug 27, 2025
Sonja Delores Lamers
Age 69 of Brooklyn Center
Survived by her husband, Ron; her three children: Teresa (Mallory, Ashlyn, Arabella) Minet; Dannella (spouse, Jeremy, and their children, Beckett, Colton) Crawford; Ryan Kubat; Ron’s five children: Jon (spouse, Duquesa, and their children, Jerome, Elliot, Siena, Dominic, Thomas, Blaise, Henry) Lamers; Paul (spouse, Christina, and their children, Quinn, Ariana, Olivia, Emma, Una, Noah, Joshua)...
Carl Eugene Orstad
Aug 27, 2025
To view the recording of the Funeral Mass, for Carl, please click on the link: Mass of Christian Burial for Carl E. Orstad
Orstad, Carl Eugene
age 82, of Crystal, passed away on Aug. 27, 2025. Survived by children, Kelli (Jamie) Guse & Cully (Heidi) Orstad; grandchildren, Emily (Jordan), Paul (Alyx), Grace, Blake, Olivia, & Emilia; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Chloe, Nora, & Amelia;...
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