Obituaries

Fred Meinke

Fred Meinke

Jul 12, 2023

To view Fred's service, please click on the link below:

Fred's Funeral Service July 19, 2023

Fred Meinke, 80, of Otsego, formerly of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully on Wed., July 12, 2023.

He was preceded in death by loving wife of 56 years, Beverly....

MaryJane Herrmann

MaryJane Herrmann

Jul 12, 2023

Herrmann, MaryJane previously from Arlington Heights, IL, passed away in Crystal, MN on July 12, 2023, at the age of 89 years.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Elmer; parents, James and Estelle Clark; sister, Jacqueline Hahn; daughter-in-law, Angela Herrmann; Aunt Mary Clark. Survived by children, Richard Herrmann, Joann (Brian) Barr, Kathleen (Mark)...

Michael J. Reis

Michael J. Reis

Jul 12, 2023

Michael Joel Reis, 82, of Maple Grove passed away July12, 2023. He was born to Sam and Alice Reis on September 18, 1940 in Minneapolis.

He is survived by loving wife and best friend of 45 years Lynn, children Ron, Amy (Phillip) Tucker of Atlanta, GA, Matt (Candace) Carlson of Minnetonka, Laura (Scott)...

Shirley Ann Reiss

Shirley Ann Reiss

Jul 10, 2023

Shirley Reiss, of Corcoran. Born Aug. 23, 1935, died Jul 10, 2023.

She was preceded in death by husband, Bill, Sr; son, Bill, Jr.; granddaughter, Beth; great-grandson, Landry; brothers, Bob and Wayne O’Keefe.

Shirley is survived by sons, Scott, Todd, Jeff, Tim, Greg, Pat and Rob; daughters, Nancy, Janet and Mary; and all their spouses;...

Eldore Bentley Nash

Eldore Bentley Nash

Jul 8, 2023

Nash, Eldore Bentley M.D.

Eldore Bentley Nash M.D. (age 96) peacefully passed away on July 8, 2023, with his son and daughter at his bedside. Known by family and friends as kind, faithful, curious and accomplished, Eldore was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois. He is survived...

Roger Lee Huseby

Roger Lee Huseby

Jul 6, 2023

Huseby, Roger L.

age 85 of Plymouth, passed away on July 6, 2023. Survived by children, Petra (Tony) Rutherford and David Huseby; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Karin; son, Steven Huseby. Graveside Service 11am Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Groveland Cemetery 3300 Woodlawn Ave. Minnetonka.

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Frank Joseph Berger

Frank Joseph Berger

Jul 5, 2023

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Frank Berger Mass of Christian Burial

Frank Joseph Berger, age 93 of New Hope passed away on July 5, 2023. He was born November 8, 1929 in Kalispell Montana. After World War 2 the family moved back to Frazee, Minnesota where he attended...

Stewart Allan Anderson

Stewart Allan Anderson

Jul 4, 2023

Anderson, Stewart A.

age 81 of New Hope, passed away on July 4, 2023. Survived by wife, Sandra; children, Cherie (Aaron) Thomas and Jeffrey Anderson. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Donald Anderson and Gordy Anderson. Private interment to be held at Golden Valley Public Cemetery, Golden Valley.

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Helen Marie Willger

Helen Marie Willger

Jul 3, 2023

Willger, Helen M.

age 94 of Maple Grove, passed away on 7/3/2023. She was born in Rice Lake, WI on 3/4/1929 and grew up in Centuria, WI. She was a longtime resident of Robbinsdale, MN. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Margaret and Veronica. Survived by nephews, niece and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10am Tues....

Wilma Carignan

Wilma Carignan

Jul 2, 2023

Carignan, Wilma

age 81 of St. Louis Park, passed away on July 2, 2023. She is survived by son, G. Neill Robinson Jr. Wilma is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Carignan. Graveside Service 1:30pm Wednesday, July 12, at Grandview Park Cemetery 6901 Maloney Ave. Hopkins 55343.

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Pierre "Pete" J. LaFrance

Pierre "Pete" J. LaFrance

Jul 1, 2023

LaFrance, Pierre (Pete)

88, formerly of Plymouth, was a man of deep faith who exhibited tremendous love for family, friends, and genuine interest in the lives of everyone he met. Pete passed into his heavenly home on July 1, 2023, months after his brain cancer diagnosis.

Born in 1935, raised in Mankato, he was the...

Winnabeth M. "Betsy" Neeck

Winnabeth M. "Betsy" Neeck

Jun 30, 2023

Winnabeth (Betsy) Swartz Neeck, 94, of Plymouth (formerly Bloomington and Mankato) died June 30.

Betsy met Jim, the love of her life, while at college in Mankato.  She taught first grade in Minnesota Lake and North Mankato, then became a full-time mom and helped Jim with his business. Later in life she was a secretary and volunteer...

Roger H. Van Risseghem

Roger H. Van Risseghem

Jun 30, 2023

Roger H. Van Risseghem, age 94 of Crystal passed away peacefully in his home on June 30, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Roger was born in Onamia, MN on May 22, 1929. He proudly served his country in the Army Airborne from 1950-1952. Roger met the love of his life, Arlene Kasper and married on September 22,...

Stephen L. Bjorklund

Stephen L. Bjorklund

Jun 26, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Leonard Bjorklund was welcomed into heaven on Monday, June 26, 2023, at his home in Foreston, Minnesota, at the age of 75.

Steve’s story begins at Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis on January 28, 1948, where he was welcomed by his parents, Leonard and Corrine, and older sister, Diane. After living in Edina for 12 years,...

William C McChesney

William C McChesney

Jun 26, 2023

William “Bill” McChesney  age 86 of Robbinsdale.

Preceded in death by wife, Diane; grandson, Nick McChesney; parents, Russell and Gertrude; brothers, Bob and Jim.

Survived by children, Julie (Jacki), Mike (JoAnn), Scott; grandchildren, Jenna (Jared), Jeff (Samantha), Rob (Lydia), Kristopher (Paula), Alec (Maggie); great-grandchildren, Kayla, Katelyn, Brody, Alex, Dacia, Max, Caleb, Julianna, Maverick; brother, Jack;...

Ross H. Larson

Ross H. Larson

Jun 26, 2023

Ross H. Larson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at age 55 from a brief battle with lymphoma on June 26th, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Larson and mother-in-law, Susan Wennes.

Ross is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Katie; beloved children, Jill...

Jerome "Joe" Peterson

Jerome "Joe" Peterson

Jun 25, 2023

Jerome (Joe)  F. Peterson, age 86 of Circle Pines, formerly of Worthington, MN and Fon du Lac, WI, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by wife, Lola Peterson; parents, Olaf and Rose Peterson; siblings, John Peterson, Jim Peterson, Edward Peterson, Wayne “Pete”...

Sharon J. Boyum

Sharon J. Boyum

Jun 24, 2023

Sharon J. Boyum, age 79 of Maple Grove, passed away June 24, 2023.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Ronald Boyum; sons, Chad Boyum of Coon Rapids, Brad Boyum of Champlin; and nephew, Steven Foss. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and June Pearson; and sister, Susan Foss.

Sharon was born September...

Susan F. Nelson

Susan F. Nelson

Jun 24, 2023

MEMORIAL SERVICE for Susan F. Nelson, age 78, of Golden Valley, will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Brookview Community Center, 316 Brookview Parkway South, Golden Valley, MN 55427.

Born April 17, 1945, Susan was the youngest of five children of Florence and Vernerd Nelson.  She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Michael Gerard Eiden

Michael Gerard Eiden

Jun 23, 2023

Eiden, Michael Gerard

Age 66, passed away peacefully at HCMC Friday, June 23, 2023. His family will remember him as kind and thoughtful of others; to live sustainably was important to him. He loved good coffee, organic gardening, and his dogs and his birds. Michael grew up in New Hope, MN, the fourth of six children, and...