Obituaries

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....

Shirley Clepper

Shirley Clepper

Jan 18, 2023

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Our lovely mother, Shirley Clepper, peacefully passed away in her home on January 18 at 88 years of age. She lived a strong and healthy life with no pain.

Shirley was born in 1934 to Donald and Pearle...

Marilyn J. Dearing

Marilyn J. Dearing

Jan 18, 2023

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Marilyn J. Dearing, age 93 (born 1/5/30 in Albert Lea) but lived much of her life in Crystal. Preceded in death by husband, Cecil, parents John and Marietta Bergie and siblings, Evelyn and...

Patricia Welna

Patricia Welna

Jan 17, 2023

The Pat Welna Story

Born in Minneapolis, MN on April 30th , 1929 to James and Grace Farkell, Patricia (Pat) Welna was raised as an only child as her brother Wilson, who was born 14 years earlier, died at 3 months of age.  Her mother and father were divorced when she was 7 years old. Even though...

Thomas Gerard Sullivan

Thomas Gerard Sullivan

Jan 16, 2023

Tom Sullivan died peacefully on January 16, 2023 at the MN Veterans Home in Minneapolis of frontotemporal dementia surrounded by his family.  He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who left the world richer for his presence.

Tom was born in Monticello, MN to John Sullivan and Bridget (Bea) (Kowalzyk) in 1944.  He was the third...

Bernard J. Fligelman

Bernard J. Fligelman

Jan 16, 2023

Bernard J. Fligelman, age 98, of Minnetonka, MN passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023. Bernie served in the Sea Bees during WWII. After his service in the navy he sold insurance for 50 years. He had the honor of serving as Senior Vice Commodore for the 2014 Aquatennial. Bernie enjoyed an active life with many friends and was...

Delores Elaine Ess

Delores Elaine Ess

Jan 15, 2023

Delores Elaine Ess,

age 94 of Crystal, passed away on January 15, 2023. Delores is survived by son, Richard Ess; sisters, Dianne Yanish and Joyce Holliday; brother, Anthony (Sandra) Friedland; cousins, Betty Rod, William (Sandra) Friedland and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Cora Friedland; the love of her life,...

Kaye Mueller

Kaye Mueller

Jan 15, 2023

Kaye Mueller (nee Fildes),

age 82, formerly of Wayzata and Hamel, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2023. Kaye is survived by children, Dianne (Kermit) and Darcie (William); brother, Blair (Janet); grandchildren, Nick (Christine), Kayla (Adam), Alasyn as well as two great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law and their families. She is preceded in death by husband, Donald; son,...

Aletha L. "Lee" Church

Aletha L. "Lee" Church

Jan 14, 2023

Church, Aletha L. “Lee”, age 92 of Maple Grove, formerly of St. Louis Park, passed away 1/14/23.  Preceded in death by husband, Thomas; parents, Randolph and Frances Thorne; and sister, Myrta Rowell.  Survived by son, Tom (Becky) Church; grandchildren, Tommy (Holly) Church and Jessie (Jess) Shaver ; great-grandchildren, Owen, Case, Jackson, Knox, Maddie and Maggie; other relatives and friends....

Paul L. DesMarais

Paul L. DesMarais

Jan 14, 2023

Paul Leo, age 88 of St. Louis Park passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday January 14, 2023. He was surrounded by family members & Carol, his loving wife of 65 years.

He was born in Minneapolis on November 12th, 1934, attended Catholic schools, served in the Navy, and studied Forestry at the University of Minnesota...

Mary Joan (Tracy)  Larsen

Mary Joan (Tracy) Larsen

Jan 13, 2023

Our amazing Mother passed away at the age of 93 on Jan. 13, 2023 after a long full wonderful life. She was very loved by all. She was predeceased by mother, Gertrude; father, Harverd “Bops”; brothers Paul & Larry; husband, Dick; grandson, Vince. Survived by son Chuck, daughters, Susan (Robert) & Anne; grandkids: Tracy (Gary) & David (Jessica); Vince's...

Kerry Lynn Evans

Kerry Lynn Evans

Jan 13, 2023

Kerry Lynn Evans was born on January 26, 1952 in Evanston, IL. He passed away on January 13, 2023 in Robbinsdale, MN.

A graduate of Edina High School, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Education from Winona State University. During his career, Kerry taught DAPE for Intermediate District 287 and Robbinsdale Public Schools. He also coached for...

Frank D. Sherman

Frank D. Sherman

Jan 12, 2023

Frank David Sherman, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Frank was born on March 7, 1932, to David and Margaret (nee Knight) Sherman in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Rowan and Jack, Marlene Phimister....

Thomas A McGinty

Thomas A McGinty

Jan 12, 2023

McGinty, Thomas A.

Age 88 of Osseo, passed away peacefully surrounded by family January 12, 2023.  Preceded in death by wife Barbara, son-in-law Steve Millar, parents Charles and Kathryn McGinty, and sister, Sr. Joan McGinty, CSJ.  Survived by children  JoAnne Millar, Mary Moseley (Scott), Michael McGinty (Jean), Patty Reinecke (Bob), & Dave McGinty (Cathy); 17 grandchildren and...

Gary A. Krocak

Gary A. Krocak

Jan 11, 2023

Survived by his loving wife, Constance; sons, John, James (Emily) and David; grandchildren, Ocean and Skye; brothers, Bob (Rita), Don, Tom (Jean) and Dick (Nancy); sisters-in-law, Suzanne Nordblom and Deborrah (John) Rainville; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Hubert; sister, Shirley Krocak.

Gary, the son of Hubert and Agnes...