Obituaries

Larry Dean Schraut

Larry Dean Schraut

Nov 20, 2022

After a long battle with multiple medical conditions, Larry Dean Schraut age 76, of Andover, MN passed away on November 20, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN.

Larry was born to Aloysious and Violet (Bellamy) Schraut on September 4, 1946, in Little Falls, MN. After graduating from Spring Lake Park High School in 1964, Larry...

Larry D. Schraut

Larry D. Schraut

Nov 20, 2022

A memorial Mass is being planned for Friday, March 24th.   A full obituary will be posted soon.

Marlene M. Lawrance

Marlene M. Lawrance

Nov 20, 2022

Marlene M. Lawrance age 90 of New Hope passed away November 20,  2022.  Marlene was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Bertina and her husband Jack.  She was married to Jack for 66 years and raised 4 sons with him. She could often be seen biking or walking in the neighborhood...

John Clarence Schwartz

John Clarence Schwartz

Nov 20, 2022

John Clarence Schwartz, age 61 of Robbinsdale, passed away on November 20, 2022.

John is survived by mother, Lucille Schmidt; siblings, Paul (Susan) Schwartz, Patricia (Duane) Sigrist, Greg (Karin) Schwartz. He is preceded in death by father, Alvin Schwartz; sister, Christine Trudeau.

The family of John would like to acknowledge the loving care and support...

DeLores LaVern Holman

DeLores LaVern Holman

Nov 20, 2022

DeLores LaVern (Meyer) Holman Born 8-22-1939 in Jamestown, North Dakota

DeLores was the youngest of five children and grew up on the family farm located 9 miles SE of Gackle, ND. She graduated from Gackle High School and Dakota Business College in Fargo ND. While at the business college she met the love of her...

Melissa J. Forrey

Melissa J. Forrey

Nov 18, 2022

Melissa Jane Forrey, born on January 19, 1970, passed away from spine and lung illness on November 18, 2022. She had serious health issues from birth, but that did not stop her from going to school, learning to drive, working a job, and trying to lead a “normal” life. She was kind and generous with a great sense of...

Thomas Phillip Vavrick

Thomas Phillip Vavrick

Nov 18, 2022

Vavrick, Thomas Phillip, Age 73, of St. Louis Park, passed away on November 18, 2022. Thomas worked as TSA at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport for 15 years. He was also a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3949 in St. Louis Park.

Thomas is survived by siblings, Bob (Jan) Vavrick, Dan Vavrick, Sharon Lindgren;...

Gerald Robert Piazza

Gerald Robert Piazza

Nov 18, 2022

Gerald Robert Piazza, Sr. entered eternal life peacefully on November 18, 2022 surrounded by family. Loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend to many of all ages. Survived by loving wife Marlys of 64 years, their six children and 14 grandchildren: Lisa Piazza Patin (Steve): Gabrielle, Nicolina, Steven “B”; Linda Piazza Harapan (Hendra), Angel Jessica and Jacqueline; Carla Piazza...

Stephen Cletus Johanneck

Stephen Cletus Johanneck

Nov 17, 2022

Stephen (Steve) Johanneck, of Plymouth, MN formerly of Robbinsdale, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 17, 2022 at age 70, mercifully ending his struggle with Primary Progressive Aphasia and dementia.

Steve was born on May 2, 1952 in Wabasso, MN to Lenus and Marie Johanneck. He graduated from Wabasso High School in 1970 then attended...

Robert F. Troemel

Robert F. Troemel

Nov 17, 2022

We are sad to announce the death of Robert Troemel who died of lymphoma on November 17, 2022, at the age of 90 years while at home in Bloomington, Minnesota. Robert was born July 31, 1932 at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His parents were Marie Muench Troemel and Gustav Troemel, who was Pastor of Zion...

Florence M. (Meyer)  Grams

Florence M. (Meyer) Grams

Nov 16, 2022

Survived by her children, Tamera, Randall and John Grams; granddaughters, Sara Moengen and Mina Grams; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel and Ethan; sister, Phyllis Jones; brothers, Melvin (Jean), Gerald (Terry) and Ron (Linda) Meyer; nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, Inez and Gerhart Meyer.

Funeral service 2:30 PM,...

Mary M. (Williams)  Coonradt

Mary M. (Williams) Coonradt

Nov 15, 2022

Mary M. (Williams) Coonradt age 92 of Marshall passed peacefully on November 15, 2022, at Buffalo Hospital, Buffalo Minnesota. Mary was born April 28, 1930, and married Burt Coonradt in 1952. She graduated from Madison High School and Dakota State College. She taught in Washington, Michigan, South Dakota, and finished her last 25 years in Minneota, Minnesota. ...

Carol Ann (Lenz)  Olson

Carol Ann (Lenz) Olson

Nov 15, 2022

Carol Ann Olson, (nee Lenz), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15th at the age of 83.  She was born in St. James, MN, to Nettie (Bly) and Frederick R. Lenz, who preceded her in death. Carol grew up in St. James, where she graduated from high school.  She married the love of her life, Melvin Olson, and they...

Michael McCormick

Michael McCormick

Nov 14, 2022

Michael McCormick, age 58 of Buffalo, passed away November 14, 2022.  He is survived by wife, Lynne; parents, Jim and Marilyn; brother, Daniel; nieces, Jessica and Amanda McCormick; nephews, Lucas and Zachary McCormick and Paul Witte; uncle, David Witte; aunt, Kathy Dickey; uncle, Jerry McCormick; other relatives and friends.

Funeral 1 PM  Friday, November 18, 2022 at...

Carol A. Walmsley

Carol A. Walmsley

Nov 14, 2022

Carol A. Walmsley, 90, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Child Lake, Hackensack, died Monday, November 14, 2022 at her son's home in Brooklyn Park.

Carol was born April 6, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN to Edward M. and Alice H. (Yale) Sander.  She was united in marriage to Donald F. Walmsley on December 19, 1953 in Minneapolis.  She...

Johanna "Jo" Robles

Johanna "Jo" Robles

Nov 13, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the death of our beloved Johanna "Jo" "Yancha" Robles of Plymouth, who passed away peacefully on November 13, 2022 at age 95 in her cherished home, surrounded by her family, friends, and with hospice care by Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice. Born on March 26, 1927, she was the last of the original...

Clark A. Mertz

Clark A. Mertz

Nov 13, 2022

Clark Alexander Mertz, age 17 months, passed away in his home on November 13, 2022.

Clark was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 25th, 2021 to parents Tim and Victoria Mertz and big brother Barry. He was preceded in death by his Great Grandpa Byron Moore, Great Grandpa Richard Vasterling, Great Grandpa Earl Mertz, Great Grandma...

William  "Bill" L. Nelson

William "Bill" L. Nelson

Nov 13, 2022

William L. “Bill” Nelson, age 87 of Plymouth passed away November 13th.

He was preceded in death by son, Larry and daughter, Peggy.

Bill is survived by wife, Carol; three sons, Bill Jr., Mark, and Steve; two daughters, Kathy and Paula; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Bill proudly worked 36 years at North...

Margaret Denise Merriam

Margaret Denise Merriam

Nov 13, 2022

MERRIAM, MARGARET DENISE “Peg”

Age 66 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully Nov. 13 at the J.A. Wedum Hospice. She was the middle child of eleven children of George and Frances Couillard (Fran) Merriam of Crystal.

She was a graduate of Winona State University.

Peg is survived by her sister, Lora (Greg) Blevins,...

James C. Arrell

James C. Arrell

Nov 11, 2022

James C. “Jim” Arrell

age 79 of Robbinsdale.  Survived by children, Dan (Alan), John (Valerie), Denise (Chris) Rosenquist and Carl (Andrea); grandchildren, Sunita, Nathan, Caroline, Alexandra, Sabrina, Maria, Ramona and Camila; mother, Shirley; siblings, Paul (Geri), Barb, Steve, Joni (Dennis), Janet (Tom); dear friend, Mary; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Karen; grandson,...