Obituaries

Stella Ralph

Stella Ralph

Jan 31, 2023

Ralph, Stella, age 94, passed away on January 31, 2023. Stella was born December 7, 1928, in Fridley, MN. She was a proud graduate of North High School, class of 47, and was a longtime resident of North Minneapolis. She is survived by children, Irene (Michael) Rothweiler, Tom (Debbie) Ralph, Stephanie Lindholm, Mary (Gary) Gabe, and Susan (Jay) Johnson;...

Janice Martha Anderson

Janice Martha Anderson

Jan 30, 2023

Janice Martha Anderson

was born in Ocheyedan, Iowa on July 27, 1929. She then moved to Lake Park, Iowa with her three sisters & parents. She enjoyed time with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Her family moved to Princeton Minnesota where she grew up and married the love of her life, Basil Anderson. Jan and Basil...

Gerald Clifford Johnson

Gerald Clifford Johnson

Jan 29, 2023

Survived by beloved dogs, Fonzie and Ralph; children, Paul (Barb), Brian (Kris), Larry (Sheila), Owen, Kim (Ryan), Amee (Joel) and Michelle (Jason); grandchildren, Sarah (Jeff), Scott (Alison), Brenda, Rita, Hannah (Ryan), Madyson (Travis), Bailey, Abby (Chris), Emily, Elle, Olivie, Ben, Tyler, Jaycee, Jacob and Nicholas; great-grandchildren; Joel, Makenna, Harrison and Penelope; siblings; Delores (Harry), Denny (Sam), Bruce (Carolyn), Marvin...

Della Nadine Thomas

Della Nadine Thomas

Jan 28, 2023

Della Nadine Thomas, age 68, a Minnesota lifer and longtime resident of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on January 28, 2023 after an arduous battle against cancer.

Della is preceded in death by her mother, Irene and father, William; brothers, Oliver and William and great-granddaughter, Eliana.

Della is survived by her brother, Donnell...

Tom (William) Horner

Tom (William) Horner

Jan 26, 2023

Tom (William) Horner died peacefully on January 26, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 5, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A life well lived; Tom had a curious, intellectual mind and a generous heart. He knew a little bit about pretty much everything, planting thick roots, and nurturing a strong family...

Juanita "Nita" Schroeder

Juanita "Nita" Schroeder

Jan 26, 2023

Juanita (Nita) Schroeder

Schroeder, Juanita age 83 of NE Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Vance Schroeder, sisters-in-law, Karen Whaley and Maria Whaley, and her parents, Earl and Lorraine Whaley.

She is survived by her loving nieces; Val (Dan) Tuenge, and...

Robert J. Meyers

Robert J. Meyers

Jan 25, 2023

Robert James Meyers, 90, of Plymouth and Aitkin Minnesota. Bob died peacefully from Alzheimer’s on January 25, 2023. Bob was born on April 29, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Rose Mary Weiss, age 23, and Walter Francis Meyers, age 28. He married Barbara Jean “BJ” Morgan and they had four children together. He was the oldest of eight siblings,...

Robert F. Dykhoff

Robert F. Dykhoff

Jan 24, 2023

Age 82 of Minneapolis, passed away January 24, 2023.  Survived by daughter Gwenne Dykhoff (Dennis Taylor); son Richard Dykhoff (Diane Samson); step-son Troy Randolph; grandchildren Holly, Brady, Brennan, Baylee, Christopher, Alysia & Jake; companion Kathleen O’Hearn.  Preceded in death by wife Ruth, step-son Jeffrey Randolph, and all siblings of the Dykhoff family.  Member of the K of C.  Visitation...

Donna M. Ekern

Donna M. Ekern

Jan 24, 2023

Donna M. Ekern, age 93 of Las Vegas, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023.

Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son, David and sister, Vivian. She is survived by daughter, Jennifer (Paul) of San Diego and extended family and friends.

Graveside Service 12:30 Wednesday at Ft Snelling National...

Stanley J. Peterson

Stanley J. Peterson

Jan 23, 2023

Our beloved husband and father, Stan, age 92 of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Wesley and Marie, and brother Gerald. Stan was raised in Belgrade, MN, enjoyed working on nearby relatives’ farms and was a multi-sport athlete, with basketball being his favorite. He served in the Air Force...

Claudia A. (Naughton)  Capello

Claudia A. (Naughton) Capello

Jan 22, 2023

Claudia Capello (Naughton), 62, passed away on Jan. 22, 2023, at her Minneapolis home, surrounded by loved ones, music, and prayers. Even after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Claudia never lost her cheerful disposition, her passion for music, and her deep love for her family, especially her husband of 35 years.

Born in Chicago IL, Claudia was the 4th...

Lawrence  "Larry" Edward Gleason

Lawrence "Larry" Edward Gleason

Jan 22, 2023

Age 93 of Orono.  Beloved husband, father and grandfather died peacefully on January 22, 2023.  Survived by his wife of 63 ½ years, Rosemary, son Paul (spouse Lori), daughter Mary Catherine, grandchildren Connor (spouse Molly) and Fallon (partner Dante); and sisters Edna Mae Baker and Catherine Theisen.  Preceded in death by his parents Emmett and Edna Gleason, son Steven,...

Gene Donald Moorhead

Gene Donald Moorhead

Jan 21, 2023

Gene Donald Moorhead, age 87, Plymouth, MN and Dunedin, FL, formerly of Greenfield and Oak Knoll, passed away peacefully at home 1/21/23. He was born in Mpls. on 6/21/1935 to Basil and Margaret Halpin Moorhead.  Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Edith (Spangberg) Moorhead; daughter, Laura L Purinton (Robert); grandchildren, Kendall and Wesley; sister, Janice  Mclain; favorite nieces,...

Virginia Mae Rathmanner

Virginia Mae Rathmanner

Jan 21, 2023

Virginia Mae Rathmanner,

age 88 of Shakopee, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023.

She is survived by loving children, Barbara Jeanne (Marion) Evans, David Paul (Lori) Rathmanner, Susan Marie (Jo) Rathmanner, Cheryl Ann Rathmanner and Jeffrey Martin (Nicole) Rathmanner; grandchildren, Allen (Kristen), Mark (Kristina), Stephanie (Brandon), Sarah (Brandon), Ryan (Bailey), and kevin; great-grandchildren, Lucas,...

William "Bill" Aguirre

William "Bill" Aguirre

Jan 21, 2023

William “Bill” Aguirre, age 99, of St.Paul passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 21, 2023.

He was preceded in death by parents Jose and Enriqueta Aguirre, siblings Henry, George, Aurora (Tucitto), Ruben, Michael, Mary, Charles, Robert, and Margaret (Grant).

Bill is survived by wife Odelia (Cebulla), children Mary (Craig) Coe, Bernard (Cheryl),...

Lois H. Karvonen

Lois H. Karvonen

Jan 21, 2023

Lois Karvonen, age 99, passed away on January 21, 2023.

Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarion, and daughter, Mary.  She is survived by her daughter Kathy Fulte (Curt), special nieces and nephews, Susie Burke (John Berge), Daniel Haataja, Michael (Jan) Martin, Mary Alice Donovan, and many more loving nieces and nephews.

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Rosalie Anna Stiyer

Rosalie Anna Stiyer

Jan 20, 2023

Rosalie Anna Stiyer, age 84 Passed peacefully on 1/20/2023. She is survived by her loving husband, Norvin and children Mark, Thomas, Suz, Michael, their spouses, and 5 grandchildren. Rosie grew up in Farming, MN on a farm with 6 sisters who she was the oldest of, and one brother. She enjoyed working on the farm, but since she was...

Joyce I. Hedrix

Joyce I. Hedrix

Jan 20, 2023

Joyce Ione Hedrix, age 91 of Richfield, MN passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023.

Joyce is survived by her sons, Michael (Renee) Hedrix, John Hedrix; daughter, Mary (Phil) Hernandez; grandchildren, Aaron (Casey), Brianna (Uli), Kelsie (Josh), step granddaughter, Kathryn (Matt), Jason (Anna), Julie (Brad), Jeffrey, Latawnie (John), James and Marissa; and 19 great-grandchildren.  She is preceded...

Chunhui Chen

Chunhui Chen

Jan 19, 2023

Chunhui Chen of Plymouth passed away January 19, 2023, age 89, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Chunhui emigrated from a small farming community, Meinung, Taiwan in 1976. She owned Oriental House, Hot Wok, and New Dynasty Chinese restaurants, and retired from the restaurant business in 2004. Her name Chunhui means “spring benevolence”. Those who loved...

Phyllis I. Nygaard

Phyllis I. Nygaard

Jan 18, 2023

Nygaard, Phyllis I. (nee Thompson), 99, of Wayzata, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother she is survived by her daughters, Jane Flower & husband Paul, Kathryn Nygaard; grandchildren, Michael (Jillian) Flower, Mark (Adeline) Flower, and Jennifer Flower; great-grandchildren, Joanna, Finn, and Ezra; and sister Luzetta Matson....