Obituaries

Joseph A. Ladner

Joseph A. Ladner

Dec 4, 2022

Joseph Alfred Ladner, age 86, of Plymouth passed away December 4, 2022. Joe was born on March 10, 1936 to Josephine and Alfred Ladner in Granite Falls Minnesota. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years Gwen and his children: Sarah Maris (Jerry), Katherine Ladner, Molly (Brian) Hohrein, and grandchildren – Michael, Jack, Andrew, and Peter...

Allen E. Patzke

Allen E. Patzke

Dec 3, 2022

Allen Erwin Patzke, age 96 of Plymouth, formerly of Green Valley, AZ and Milwaukee, WI passed away on December 3rd shortly after celebrating his 71st wedding anniversary on December 1st with his best friend and wife, Frieda.  Allen is also survived by son, Jeff (Pam) Patzke; daughter, Judy (Tom) Hoskens; grandchildren, Andrew (Seven) Patzke, Mollie Patzke, Brendan Hoskens and...

Joseph Mark Andres

Joseph Mark Andres

Dec 3, 2022

Joseph Mark Andres of Corcoran passed away unexpectedly Dec. 3, 2022 at age 67.  Joe was born on May 6, 1955 in Minneapolis to Ben and Winnie, but home for Joe was and always will be Corcoran. Joe grew up with 5 brothers and 1 sister working on the family farm.  Graduated in 1973 from Buffalo High School where...

Bernice Lillian Welters

Bernice Lillian Welters

Dec 2, 2022

Bernice Lillian Welters

age 95 of New Hope, passed away on December 2, 2022. Bernice is survived by children, Stephen (Deb) Welters, Kathleen (Tim) Welters-Wilder, Thomas (Kathy) Welters, Jean (Mike) Thellin, Joan Kukowski, Mary Welters, Susan (Mark) Sturm; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, Jerome; parents, Henry and Johanna Lange; siblings, ...

Michael G. Merriam

Michael G. Merriam

Dec 1, 2022

Merriam, Michael G. “Mike.” Age 79 of Scandia passed away on Dec. 1. He was the oldest of eleven children of George and Frances Couillard (Fran) Merriam of Crystal. Mike is survived by his wife Patty, sister Lora (Greg) Blevins, eight brothers: Gene (Sara Meyer), Tim, Steve, Joel, Bill (Lori), John (Cindy), Pat (Julie) and Chuck (Jill) Merriam and...

Jane Frances Danielson

Jane Frances Danielson

Dec 1, 2022

Jane Frances Danielson,

died 12/1/22 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s dementia. She was born March 12th, 1945, the 10th of 13 children born to Anna and Anton Warzecha. Jane grew up in Opole, MN, on the family farm, and attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse. She learned hard work, the importance of family and she...

Susan Rae Henke

Susan Rae Henke

Dec 1, 2022

Susan passed away after a brief illness on Thursday December 1, 2022. Wife of Ronald Henke and loving mother of Nathan (Ann), Margaret, and Andrew. She was a proud Nana to six grandchildren; Taylor, Cameron, Braeden, Madeline, Gabrielle, and Brinley. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reynor “Pete” and Ina Mae (Lund) Peterson and father and mother-in-law...

Donna De Etta (Dugdale)  Taschner

Donna De Etta (Dugdale) Taschner

Dec 1, 2022

Donna De Etta (Dugdale) Taschner, age 81, of St. Louis Park, died peacefully Dec. 1, 2022, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

For Donna, it was about faith, family, friends and fun. She was an active member of Peace Presbyterian Church, she cherished any time spent with family and enjoyed special friendships...

Mary Theresa Caldwell

Mary Theresa Caldwell

Nov 30, 2022

Mary Theresa Caldwell, died peacefully on November 30th, 2022, with her family by her side.

Mary T, as her lifelong friends and family referred to her, was a kind, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Being a Wife & Mother and raising her four daughters to grow into strong, independent women was her greatest joy.

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Clifford John Szczech

Clifford John Szczech

Nov 30, 2022

Cliff was born February 4, 1931 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Steve and Clara Szczech and passed away in Annandale, Minnesota at the age of 91 years.

Cliff joined the United States Navy April 1948, at the age of 17, and served on the USS Taconic during the Korean war as a Boiler Fireman until...

Karen Marie Mundahl

Karen Marie Mundahl

Nov 29, 2022

Karen Marie Mundahl passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 29th at the age of 74.  Karen was born on April 1st, 1948 and was raised by her loving parents Evelyn and Herbert Mans.

Karen was married to her husband, Charles Mundahl, for 53 years.  Karen and Charles were known for their many road trips in retirement and...

Ann Witcraft

Ann Witcraft

Nov 28, 2022

Ann Witcraft age 87 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 28, 2022.  Born on a farm just outside of Bird Island, Minn., married Earl Witcraft in the Basilica of St. Mary, raised their family in the Twin Cities and was a longtime employee of Honeywell in Golden Valley.  Ann’s greatest passion in life...

Arthur E. Scherber

Arthur E. Scherber

Nov 27, 2022

Arthur E. Scherber, age 86 of Minnetonka, passed away on November 27, 2022.

Art is survived by wife Marlene; sons Mark (Diana) and Dennis (Terri); daughter Cindy (Dale) Wunderlich; grandchildren Stephanie, Jared, Grant, Tiffany, Cally, Sara, & Ellen; 11 great grandchildren; brothers Jerome (Arlene), Vince (Betty), & Ray (Eleanore); sister-in-law Ann;  many nieces and nephews.

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Nancy Carol (Schreffler)  Moore

Nancy Carol (Schreffler) Moore

Nov 27, 2022

Nancy Carol Moore (Schreffler), 79, of Plymouth, MN passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

A service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held at 11:00am Friday, December 9 at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN with visitation at 10:00am and lunch following the service. Streaming of the service will be...

Donald Gary Brogger

Donald Gary Brogger

Nov 26, 2022

Donald Gary Brogger, 74, passed away on November 26, 2022 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota with his wife, Melissa, by his side. He was known for his generous spirit, practical jokes, and ability to fix almost anything. He had a gentle heart with an especially soft spot for animals and children.

Born April 20, 1948 in Minneapolis,...

Dorothy J. (Holl)  Poot

Dorothy J. (Holl) Poot

Nov 24, 2022

Dorothy J. (nee Holl) Poot age 98 of St. Louis Park.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Bill; parents, Anne (nee Samson) and Leo Holl; siblings, Claude Holl, Rosamer Holl, Joyce Johnson, Leona Holl and Eileen Whitfield.

Survived by children, Gail (John) Bertossi, Leona (Bud) Brown, Thomas (Debra) Poot and Ann...

Byron Owen Eaves

Byron Owen Eaves

Nov 23, 2022

Byron Owen Eaves

age 74 of Minnetonka, passed away on November 23, 2022.

No services will be held at this time.

Joan Marie (Theisen)  Emlong

Joan Marie (Theisen) Emlong

Nov 21, 2022

Joan Marie Theisen Emlong, age 82 of Saint Louis Park, MN, formally of Saint Joseph, MI, passed away with family by her side on November 21, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joan on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5900 West Lake Street, Saint Louis Park,...

Wilbur John Aiken

Wilbur John Aiken

Nov 21, 2022

To view the recording of the funeral service for Wilbur, please click on the link to the Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels YouTube Page:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2ssz-VQmY0

Wilbur John Aiken, born in Minot, North Dakota, long-time resident of Marshall and Plymouth, Minnesota, died on November 21, 2022. He was 86.

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Evan L. Johnson

Evan L. Johnson

Nov 21, 2022

Evan L. Johnson, 92, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Evan was an avid cribbage player, was a retired Captain of the National Guard, serving 20 years.  He was employed with Honeywell for 35+ years.

Evan loved to travel, enjoyed wood carving and...