Obituaries

Stephen Peter Tait

Stephen Peter Tait

Oct 9, 2023

Tait, Stephen P.

age 70 of Robbinsdale, passed away on October 9, 2023. Stephen was apart of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and was a millwright for Honeywell in Golden Valley for many many years. Survived by loving wife, Mickey Tait; stepsons, Chris (Laura) Andrewjeski and Adam Ferrian; brothers, Terry (Dorothy) and Mike (Zet) Tait; nephews, Ted...

Karl Hugo Oja

Karl Hugo Oja

Oct 9, 2023

Karl Hugo Oja, age 57, of Delano, died on October 9, 2023 after battling a lengthy illness. Karl graduated from Sebeka High School in 1984. He was united in marriage to Kathy on June 15, 1991. They were blessed with nine children. He worked as a mold designer until his death.

Preceded in death by...

Donald R. Browne

Donald R. Browne

Oct 7, 2023

Donald R. Browne Phd. age 89 of Golden Valley on Oct. 7, 2023.  Donald had a teaching career spanning 50 years as a Professor of Speech and Communications at Boston University, Purdue University and eventually, retiring as Professor Emeritus from the University of Minnesota where he also served as the department chair.

His life-long enthusiasm for learning started with his parents'...

Jack Brian Errett

Jack Brian Errett

Oct 5, 2023

Jack Brian Errett of Plymouth, Minn., died on Oct. 5, 2023, after a prolonged illness. He was 75 years old.

Born Dec. 12, 1947 in Huron, S.D., Jack graduated from Huron High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity....

Michael "Mike" R. Evans

Michael "Mike" R. Evans

Oct 5, 2023

Michael "Mike" R. Evans, age 76 of Richfield on October 5, 2023.

Survived by his children, Amy (Jon) Moe and Matt (Deanna) Evans; grandchildren, Emily and Allison Moe, Abbey Klick, Grace and Joseph Evans; brothers, Tim and Rick Evans; niece and nephews, Frank, Casey and Dan; life companion, Laura  Stinson.

Preceded in death by his...

Laverne C. Motzko

Laverne C. Motzko

Oct 5, 2023

Laverne C. "Vern" Motzko, 87, of Plymouth, died Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Laverne (Vern) Charles Motzko was born to Victor and Christine (Plemel) Motzko on May 24, 1936, in Long Prairie, Minnesota.  Vern was the third of five children.

Vern was baptized, confirmed, and served as an altar boy at St. Mary’s of Mt. Carmel...

Daniel Paul Dooley

Daniel Paul Dooley

Oct 2, 2023

Daniel Paul Dooley passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, at the age of 74.  Dan was born in Austin, Minnesota in 1948, to John and Grace Dooley as the fourth of their eight children. Dan showed at an early age that he was mechanically inclined, a trait which served him well along his career path.

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John Charles Clifford

John Charles Clifford

Oct 2, 2023

Clifford, John Charles

October 9, 1952 to October 2, 2023

Welcomed into paradise by parents Jane and Gene Clifford, and brothers, Dennis and Brian.

Beloved brother of Sheila (Peter) Lind, Cathy (Jerry) Brennan, Jim (Mary) Clifford, Mark (Kath) Clifford.

He will be missed by 8 nieces and nephews and 12 great...

Rebecca N. (Neff)  Jaeger

Rebecca N. (Neff) Jaeger

Oct 2, 2023

Age 63, of Plymouth, passed away October 2, 2023.  Survived by husband Greg; sons Kyle (Kalene), Ryan (Emily), Tyler (Susan); daughter Paige; son Travis; grandchildren Philip, Henry, Louis, William, Elizabeth, Hadley, Olivia, Jocelyn, and Roanan; brother Greg (Deb) Neff; sister Amy (Tom) Stone. Preceded in death by parents Philip and JoAnn Neff. Becky married her college sweetheart and they...

Barbara Jean Holterman

Barbara Jean Holterman

Sep 30, 2023

Holterman, Barbara J.

age 82, passed away on September 30, 2023. Survived by sons, Ron (Jen) Holterman, Rog (Jill) Holterman and Dan Holterman; grandchildren, Kaden, Landen, Kobe, Wylie, Patrick and Lawrence; sisters, Linda Krouth and Mary Stillings; daughter-in-law, Liz Holterman. Preceded in death by husband, James Holterman. Funeral Service 11am Friday, October 20, 2023, at Gearty-Delmore 15800...

Marion Estella (Roethle)  Roster

Marion Estella (Roethle) Roster

Sep 30, 2023

Marion Estella (Roethle) Roster

age 99 of St. Louis Park, passed away on September 30, 2023, from congestive heart failure, surrounded by her loving family. Marion is survived by her five children: Mary (John) Underferth, Valerie (Leo) Martin, Robert (Monica) Roster, Laura (Davin) Ranta, Theresa (Steve) Dahl. She is also survived by seven...

Gina L. Will

Gina L. Will

Sep 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Gina Lynn Will (Alvig)

August 25, 1970 – September 30, 2023

Gina Lynn Will (Alvig) was called home by the Lord on September 30, 2023, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. She was born in Watertown, Minnesota, to her loving parents, Gary...

Elaine G. Merkl

Elaine G. Merkl

Sep 28, 2023

Elaine G. Merkl, age 100, of Minneapolis, passed away Sept. 28, 2023.

Elaine is preceded in death by husband, John; son, Jerry; grandchildren, Nick, Claire and Thomas.    She is survived by children, Jim (Diana), Bob (Mary Jo), Catherine (Scott) Herberg, John (Evonne), Mary (Mark) Anderson, Jeanne, Ray (Sue), Paul (Marcy), Julie (Tom) Stone, Tom (Mark); 25 grandchildren;...

Norman R. Hanson

Norman R. Hanson

Sep 27, 2023

Norman will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with honors on Wednesday, October 18th at 11 AM.  Please meet at assembly area #3 at 10:45. A copy of the Ft. Snelling map is posted below.

Joanne (Jody) P. Dale

Joanne (Jody) P. Dale

Sep 26, 2023

Dale, Joanne (Jody) P.

of Albertville. Born February 26, 1933, in Grand Marais passed away on September 26, 2023 in Albertville MN at the age of 90.

Jody is survived by daughter, Stephanie (Kieth) Seiler; Son, Don (Cheryl) Dale; Grandchildren, Audrey (Femi) Solaja, Kyle (Meghan) Seiler, Andrew (Emily) Dale, Alex Dale, Austin Dale; Great Grandchildren,...

Christopher Stephan Clark

Christopher Stephan Clark

Sep 24, 2023

Our beloved Christopher Stephan Clark of Maple Grove MN went home to Heaven on Sunday September 24th 2023 at the age of 64. 

Chris was born on April 14th 1959 in Wisconsin Rapids WI. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife Katherine, children Jason, Robert (Lateahsa) and Stephanie, his grand-kids Ariel, Genesis, Jeremiah, and Brandon Jr., Siblings Jon...

Jacqueline Mae Kuhl (Marone)

Jacqueline Mae Kuhl (Marone)

Sep 24, 2023

Jacqueline Mae Kuhl (Marone) June 14,1933 - September 24, 2023

Jackie was born to Dutch & Clara Marone as the second of six children in Woonsocket, SD. She was raised by loving parents at the family farm southeast of Huron, SD.  As a child she rode her horse, Blacky, daily to & from the one-room school house...

Carter Lee Hughes

Carter Lee Hughes

Sep 23, 2023

Carter Lee Hughes of Plymouth passed away unexpectedly, Sept. 23, 2023 at age 17.  Carter loved music, media and gaming and was also a committed health and fitness student. He loved to laugh and was a ray of light. He was very creative and explored architectural and interior design. He will be extremely missed and was loved by all....

Margaret Ann West

Margaret Ann West

Sep 22, 2023

Margaret Ann (Krezowski) West

Margaret born March 20th, 1939, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 22nd, at home with her family, exactly the way she wanted. It’s an impossible task to sum up a person’s life in a few paragraphs; but we will try to do our Mother justice.

If you were lucky...

Marlys A. (Parsons)  Wallace

Marlys A. (Parsons) Wallace

Sep 21, 2023

Age 97 pf Plymouth, MN, passed away at home on Sept. 21, 2023.  Survived by daughters Marilyn (James) Wolf and Janet Wallace; son Wayne (Debbie) Wallace; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by husband of 69 years, Cliff; parents Frank and Eva Parsons; brother Douglas and sister Joyce Robinson.  Marlys was an active member of Wayzata Community...