Obituaries
Phyllis Meister
Nov 1, 2025
Phyllis (Pettit) Meister
Age 86, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on December 22, 1938, in Loretto, Minnesota, to Francis Pettit and Esther (Stubbs) Pettit. Phyllis was raised on a dairy farm where she proudly took part in every chore—even caring for the chickens, which she had no love for. Like her father, Francis,...
Marianne Jenkins Johnson
Oct 31, 2025
Marianne Jenkins Johnson, age 96, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born on May 29, 1929 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Francis and Ann (Aebly) Jenkins. Marianne married Larry Johnson on September 28, 1957 and they lived in Champlin, Minnesota for most of their 54 years of marriage. Marianne went to St. Catherine’s University and became...
Gary Rieland
Oct 30, 2025
Gary Anthony Rieland, age 76, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, surrounded by the love of his family. Gary was born on October 24, 1949, to Wilfred and Loretta (Welle) Rieland of Melrose, Minnesota, where his strong foundation of faith, family, and hard work first took root.
Gary lived a life shaped by...
Arlene Joyce Scherber (Johnson)
Oct 29, 2025
Arlene Joyce Scherber (Johnson) gained her angel wings on October 29, 2025, while holding the hand of her beloved husband, Jerome, of 67 years. She was closely surrounded by her doting family, enveloped in the love she had cultivated throughout her life.
Arlene was born on January 10, 1936, in Two Harbors, MN, to Helmer and Mabel (Patrick) Johnson. After...
Thomas Devine
Oct 29, 2025
Tom was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1947. He graduated from Washington High School in 1965, and earned a BS from Augustana college and a MS from the University of South Dakota before graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He worked as an anesthesiologist in Milwaukee before retiring in his late forties to the twin cities...
Nancy Cates
Oct 29, 2025
Nancy Ruth Sommerville Cates, born on August 4, 1952, left this world peacefully at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family in Chanhassen, MN, after bravely battling Alzheimer's Disease.
Nancy grew up in St. Anthony Village, MN, graduating from St. Anthony Village High School in 1970, followed by a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Benedict...
Richard Theilmann
Oct 28, 2025
Richard Donald Theilmann, born October 7, 1948, passed away on October 28 at age 77 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. The longtime Wayzata resident was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who inspired many with his perseverance, positivity, and generosity. He lived life to the fullest, finding joy in sports, social gatherings, pheasant hunting, and the conversations he'd strike...
Carl Mitchel Nieman 'Mitch'
Oct 27, 2025
Age 74, of Cameron, Wisconsin, passed away on October 27, 2025. Mitch was born on January 31, 1951, in Barron County, Wisconsin, to Grace (Tosterud) and Carl Nieman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Donna (Lawrence) Thompson and Marlene (Bill) Churchill; and brother, Roger.
Mitch is survived by his sons, Adam, Andy, and Brent; daughter, Ericka (Rory) Larson; as...
Norvin "Norv" Allen Stiyer
Oct 27, 2025
Norvin Allen Stiyer, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosalie. Norvin is survived by his children: Mark, Thomas, Suz, and Michael, along with their spouses and five cherished grandchildren.
Norvin, known to family and friends as Norv, grew up in Mahnomen, MN, where he spent his childhood and helped...
Clark O. Olsen
2025
Clark Orville Olsen, MD, passed away on October 25, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis. Clark was born August 8, 1937 to Orville and Sophia Olsen, and grew up in Holmen, Wisconsin. He received his undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College, and Doctor of Medicine from the University of WI Medical School. He interned at Minneapolis General Hospital, and earned...
Joseph F. Welter
Oct 25, 2025
Joseph (Joe) Francis Welter, age 82, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends.
Born on August 22, 1943, in Morgan, MN, Joe was the 3rd of 13 children born to Aloys and Phyllis Welter. He graduated from Morgan High School and later earned a bachelor's degree from Mankato State University. Joe...
Mavis Elaine Fern
Oct 24, 2025
To view the recording of the memorial service please click on the link: Memorial Service for Mavis E. Fern
age 96, of Medina. Mavis went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 24, 2025 after a brief illness.
Mavis Isaacson Fern was Born May 19, 1929 in Wilson, WI. She enjoyed growing up on a farm, even with the...
Kerry Ann Hovelsrud
Oct 23, 2025
age 74, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025.
Kerry loved all kinds of music, shopping, working on special craft projects and enjoying her favorite meals from McDonald’s. She especially loved time spent with family – celebrating holidays and birthdays with her parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, and sharing nightly phone calls with her mom. Kerry was...
Mary Rasmussen
Oct 23, 2025
My Sister Mary
By Ruth Rasmussen
When we were kids, our grandmother on our father's side began telling Mary that she was going to be a nun, but not any nun, a mother superior! She reminded her of this every so often. Though never a nun, Mary DID become a very devout Catholic.
Mary's occupation became taking care of children...
Carol R. Schaefer (Andersen)
Oct 22, 2025
Carol R. Schaefer (Andersen)
Victoria, MN - Carol R. Schaefer, age 91, formerly of St. Louis Park, passed away on October 22, 2025.
Preceded in death by her parents, Reynold and Blanche Andersen; her husband and the love of her life, David A. Schaefer; and brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Pam Andersen.
Survived by her four sisters: Sharon, Beatrice (Rob), Sue (late Steve),...
Jack Tyrone Durant
Oct 20, 2025
Durant, Jack Tyrone
age 84 of Rogers, passed away on October 20, 2025.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa (Morgan) Durant; father, John Durant, and his mother Peggy Durant; brothers, Rob Munnell and Doug Durant; brothers-in-law, Les Eggebraaten and Richard Morgan, and Sister in-law, Carol Edmonds.
He is survived by his wife, Betsy (Boecker) Durant; children, Paula Durant, Melanie (Tom)...
Evelyn Young
Oct 20, 2025
Evelyn Gertrude (Koelfgen) Young, (Golden Valley, Minnesota) was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully October 20th at the age of 102.
Evelyn was born in Minneapolis to Bertha and Francis Koelfgen on August 2nd,1923. She graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1941. She married her classmate, Paul Leroy Young in 1947.
Evelyn had a great life....
Kristen Hanson
Oct 20, 2025
Hanson, Kristen M., age 55 of Robbinsdale passed away 10/20/2025. Preceded in death by parents, Curtis and Janet. Survived by sister, Cheryl (Steve) Adney. Service Thursday, Oct. 30th, visitation from 9-10:45 AM with service starting at 11 AM at Revive Church, 7849 W. Broadway, Brooklyn Park.
Rose M. Iacono
Oct 18, 2025
An on demand recording of Rose's Mass is available by clicking here.
Rose Marlene Iacono, age 92 of Hanover, formerly of Golden Valley.
Preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore “Sam” Iacono; parents, Mabel and Edward Rudquist; twin sister, Violet Johnson and brothers, Clarence and Donald Rudquist.
Survived by children, Mark (Debbie) Iacono, Deborah Jacobson, Sam (Jane) Iacono, Tom (Bonnie) Iacono, Theresa Iacono, Perry...
Ruth J. Stevens
Oct 15, 2025
Ruth Stevens, 103, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 15. She was born on September 14, 1922 in Ogden, Utah, to Florence Browning and Sidney Johnson. She was proud of her Utah pioneer heritage and her connection to Browning firearms. She was devoted to her family, church, and faith throughout her life, finding her greatest joy surrounded by...
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