Obituaries
Margaret Motzko
Nov 10, 2025
Margaret (Marge) A Motzko
97 years young. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2025. Born on a farm in Sobiesky, MN. Worked as an RN serving her community in many hospitals in Minnesota. Settling in St Louis Park to raise her family with her late husband Frank, the plumber. Margaret's strong faith was a reflection to...
Arthur "Art" Lee Fretag
Nov 10, 2025
Beloved husband and father Arthur Lee Fretag age 83, passed away peacefully on 11-10-2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Art is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Agnes; cherished children, Andrew (Kim), Chris (Joan) and Mary Farber; grandchildren, Zachary, Emma and their mother, Wendy, Madeline, Justin, Christopher, Ethan and Nathaniel; brother, Dennis (Sandra) and sister, Linda (Jon).
He is preceded...
Joan Hogan
Nov 9, 2025
Hogan, Joan T.
Age 101 of Brooklyn Park. Born October 2, 1924, in Mitchell, South Dakota, died November 9, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband Ralph, and parents Josephine and Martin Walsh; siblings Bernice (Floyd) Johnson, Martin (Fran), Father Daniel, Kenneth, Josephine (Robert) Higgins; brother-in-law James Hogan.
Survived by children, Pat and wife, Linda of Andover, Marie Enck of Colorado Springs, CO, Tom...
George Riner
Nov 8, 2025
Age 97, of Plymouth passed away November 8, 2025.
Survived by wife Jane Riner; daughter Patricia (Joel) Moebius; sons Brian (Brenda) Riner, & Mark Riner; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by sisters Barbara and Jackie;
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, November 20, 2025 at The Church of St. Bartholomew, 630 E Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata. Visitation at church...
Judith Mayer
Nov 7, 2025
Mayer, Judy
Age 86 of Tonka Bay died on Friday November 7, 2025 in hospice at home. She will be greatly missed by husband John, to whom she was married for 63 years; sons Joseph (Lynn) and Christopher; sister Mary Gibbs; brother Greg Zeglen; grandchildren Jessica Gergen (Phil), Tyler, Nicholas, Emma, Erik. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, November 21,...
Janet Youngdahl
Nov 5, 2025
Janet Eileen Youngdahl, 88, of Bloomington, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Born on July 25, 1937, in Minneapolis to Henry and Mary Petzke, Jan lived a life defined by independence, humor, and quiet strength.
She enjoyed a long and successful career as an executive secretary with Lifetouch. Beyond her work, Jan...
Donelda Applebee
Nov 4, 2025
Donelda Mae Applebee, age 89 of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Donna was survived by her husband, Don, five children, Shirley, Sheila, Kelly, Daryl and Leesa; six grandchildren, Aaron, Shawn, Jason, Dawn, Donna, and Darcy; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Abby, Olivia, Joel, Naomi, and Shaela; her beloved sister, Elaine and many relatives in Michigan. She was so loved...
Nancy Ruechel
Nov 2, 2025
Nancy was born to Jack and Leona Wetsch on September 23, 1961. She was the baby of the family (“well loved, not spoiled… well maybe spoiled!”) with three older siblings, Kathy, Dave and Linda. She was a reluctant school starter and had to go home for lunch with mom and dad at the beginning but eventually loved school and was...
Joan Beverly Bowman
Nov 2, 2025
Bowman, Joan Beverly
age 89 of Champlin, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on November 2, 2025. Joan was a longtime resident of Clinton, IA. She was married to her beloved husband, Lee, for 62 years. Her greatest joy was found in raising her four boys and in her role as grandma to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survived by sons,...
Josephine "Jo" Sta. Romana Mendoza
Nov 1, 2025
An on demand recording of Josephine's Mass is available by clicking here.
Josephine Sta. Romana Mendoza age 80, of Minnesota, USA
Josephine "Jo" Sta. Romana Mendoza, 80, of Wayzata, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. Born on June 9, 1945, in the Philippines, widowed at a young age of 35, she devoted her life to her five children, whom she raised...
Barbara Jean Zeman
Nov 1, 2025
To view a recording of Babara's service, please click here. Note that technical issues with audio and WiFi resulted in the beginning of the service being omitted from this recording.
Barbara passed away peacefully on November 1st at the age of 84 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara is survived by her husband, David, of 64 years of marriage along with...
Phyllis Meister
Nov 1, 2025
Phyllis (Pettit) Meister
Age 86, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on December 22, 1938, in Loretto, Minnesota, to Francis Pettit and Esther (Stubbs) Pettit. Phyllis was raised on a dairy farm where she proudly took part in every chore—even caring for the chickens, which she had no love for. Like her father, Francis,...
Marianne Jenkins Johnson
Oct 31, 2025
Marianne Jenkins Johnson, age 96, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born on May 29, 1929 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Francis and Ann (Aebly) Jenkins. Marianne married Larry Johnson on September 28, 1957 and they lived in Champlin, Minnesota for most of their 54 years of marriage. Marianne went to St. Catherine’s University and became...
Gary Rieland
Oct 30, 2025
Gary Anthony Rieland, age 76, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, surrounded by the love of his family. Gary was born on October 24, 1949, to Wilfred and Loretta (Welle) Rieland of Melrose, Minnesota, where his strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work first took root.
Gary lived a life shaped by...
Arlene Joyce Scherber (Johnson)
Oct 29, 2025
Arlene Joyce Scherber (Johnson) gained her angel wings on October 29, 2025, while holding the hand of her beloved husband, Jerome, of 67 years. She was closely surrounded by her doting family, enveloped in the love she had cultivated throughout her life.
Arlene was born on January 10, 1936, in Two Harbors, MN, to Helmer and Mabel (Patrick) Johnson. After...
Thomas Devine
Oct 29, 2025
Tom was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1947. He graduated from Washington High School in 1965, and earned a BS from Augustana college and a MS from the University of South Dakota before graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He worked as an anesthesiologist in Milwaukee before retiring in his late forties to the twin cities...
Nancy Cates
Oct 29, 2025
Nancy Ruth Sommerville Cates, born on August 4, 1952, left this world peacefully at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family in Chanhassen, MN, after bravely battling Alzheimer's Disease.
Nancy grew up in St. Anthony Village, MN, graduating from St. Anthony Village High School in 1970, followed by a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Benedict...
Richard Theilmann
Oct 28, 2025
Richard Donald Theilmann, born October 7, 1948, passed away on October 28 at age 77 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. The longtime Wayzata resident was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who inspired many with his perseverance, positivity, and generosity. He lived life to the fullest, finding joy in sports, social gatherings, pheasant hunting, and the conversations he'd strike...
Carl Mitchel Nieman 'Mitch'
Oct 27, 2025
Age 74, of Cameron, Wisconsin, passed away on October 27, 2025. Mitch was born on January 31, 1951, in Barron County, Wisconsin, to Grace (Tosterud) and Carl Nieman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Donna (Lawrence) Thompson and Marlene (Bill) Churchill; and brother, Roger.
Mitch is survived by his sons, Adam, Andy, and Brent; daughter, Ericka (Rory) Larson; as...
Norvin "Norv" Allen Stiyer
Oct 27, 2025
Norvin Allen Stiyer, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosalie. Norvin is survived by his children: Mark, Thomas, Suz, and Michael, along with their spouses and five cherished grandchildren.
Norvin, known to family and friends as Norv, grew up in Mahnomen, MN, where he spent his childhood and helped...
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