Obituaries
Robert John Gacek Sr.
Nov 16, 2025
96.5 Years Young or as Bob would say '45x2+6'
May 7, 1929 – November 16, 2025
Bob was born to John and Magdalene Gacek on May 7, 1929, the youngest of twelve children. He grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from DeLaSalle High School in 1947. He continued his education at Dunwoody Industrial Institute pursuing...
Demetria Hawes
Nov 15, 2025
Hawes, Demetria (Dee)
January 7, 1937 - November 15, 2025
Age 88 formerly of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Robert and son Edwin. Survived by numerous family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Saturday, December 6, 2025 at St Margaret Mary Church, 2323 Zenith Ave. N. Golden Valley, MN with visitation...
Patricia Bailey Campion
Nov 13, 2025
86, died peacefully on Nov. 13, surrounded by family.
Born in Pennsylvania to Robert Gavin and Helen (Finnegan) Gavin, Patricia lived most of her life in Minnesota, growing up with three brothers and three sisters.
Patricia had two great loves of her life, her first husband Jack Bailey lost in the Vietnam war and father to her three children, and Marty Campion,...
Carrol Jean Thomas Hyde
Nov 12, 2025
Carrol Jean Thomas Hyde, age 93 of Wealshire in Medina, MN. Passed away peacefully November 12, 2025.
Carrol was born on July 30, 1932, in Dodge City, KS. Graduated from Kansas State University in 1954 with a degree in Radio and Television. She pursued a career in television broadcasting and was the first woman broadcaster for WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kansas. Carrol...
Donald Klein
Nov 12, 2025
Donald Wallace Klein, 99, of Robbinsdale passed away on November 12, 2025. He was born to Walter and Agnes Klein in Minneapolis. He served in the army in WWII in Europe, of which he was justly proud. Donald graduated from the U of M journalism school and worked as an advertising copy writer for several firms, including Gambles Skogmo and...
Jerome Joseph Scherber
Nov 12, 2025
The angels of the northern lights escorted Jerome Joseph Scherber home on November 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 5, 1932, during a blizzard at the family farm in Rogers Minnesota, Jerome was the first born son of Gilbert and Susan Scherber. He attended Fletcher Schoolhouse and graduated from the University of Minnesota Agricultural School in 1951....
Joyce M. Ebert
Nov 12, 2025
Joyce M. Ebert, 93, of Medina, passed away Wed., Nov. 12, 2025.
Joyce loved puzzles and quilting. She enjoyed traveling with Jack, playing golf and their time in Florida.
She was preceded in death by husband, John ”Jack” and son-in-law, Danny John Olson.
Survivors include children, Judy (Lowell) Strehler, Jackie (Larry) Aldrich, Greg (Tina) Ebert, Cindy (Scott) Larson and Teri Ebert; 16 grandchildren;...
Kathleen L. Strunc
Nov 11, 2025
A livestream of Kathy's Prayer Service will be available starting at 7:00 PM, Monday, November 17. To view the livestream please click here. Click onto the "Live" tab and then the window titled "Kathleen Sturnc Prayer Service"
A livestream of Kathy's Mass will be available starting at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 18. To view the livestream please click here. Click onto the...
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 Sobieski, 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,...
Judith "Judy" Gfroerer
Nov 6, 2025
Judith “Judy” Marie Gfroerer (nee Netkow), age 84 of Crystal, passed away peacefully on Nov 6, 2025.
Judy is survived by her devoted husband of 63-years, Jim; son and daughter-in-law, David and Barbara; daughter, Lisa; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Nichole; and her beloved grandchildren, Mitchell, Danielle, Alyssa and Nicholas; as well as extended family and many dear friends.
Judy loved the...
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...
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