Obituaries

Donald E. Gerhardt

Donald E. Gerhardt

Oct 2, 2022

Don Gerhardt, loving husband and father, passed away in his home on October 2nd. He is survived by his wife Judith, son Aaron and his wife Laura, his sister Judy and many friends and extended family. He joins his parents Ed and Naomi and his two sisters Janice and Rita, and her husband Loren at home with his Heavenly...

Eugene J. Roney

Eugene J. Roney

Oct 1, 2022

Eugene Joseph Roney was born on July 14th, 1930, to Joseph and Mary Roney. The eldest of seven children, he grew up in Minneapolis and attended Ascension Catholic School and DeLaSalle High School. He  graduated from the University of St Thomas. He married Geraldine Ann Early, in 1954. This past June, Gene and Gerry celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary....

Michael S. Nelson

Michael S. Nelson

Oct 1, 2022

Michael S. Nelson passed into the loving arms of His Savior, in whom he trusted, at his home on October 1, 2022. Mike was born in Fargo, ND. Mike spent the majority of his life in the Twin Cities, with family and many friends, including his best friend PJ, who was beside Mike for everything over the last 18...

Roger William Pickering

Roger William Pickering

Oct 1, 2022

Roger William Pickering, age 97 of New Hope, formerly Crystal. Preceded in death by wife, Cleone “Kitte” and grandson, Justin Gregory Pickering. Survived by sons, Gregory Roger (Nancy) and Mitchell (Janet); daughter, Jeana Shaw (Marc); grandchildren, Bryan and Sam; great granddaughter, Valentina Pickering; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral 3:00 pm Tuesday, Oct 4th  at New Hope...

Joseph J. Lee

Joseph J. Lee

Sep 26, 2022

Lee, Joseph J.

age 98 of Hawaii, passed away on September 26, 2022.

Graveside Service 11am Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Lakewood Cemetery 3600 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis 55408.

Joseph Paul Scheinost

Joseph Paul Scheinost

Sep 25, 2022

Joseph Paul Scheinost, age 82, of Maple Grove, passed away on September 25, 2022.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Janet; son, Chris (Lisa) Scheinost; daughter, Erika (Brian) Mullen; grandchildren, Alex (Samantha), Zach, Maddy (Jake), Jacob, Connor and Megan; great-grandchild, Sophie; nieces, Rebecca and Sarah; brother, Hank Scheinost, and cousins and friends.

He is...

Wanda Faye Sandberg

Wanda Faye Sandberg

Sep 23, 2022

Wanda (Barham) Sandberg of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota went from grace to glory on Friday, September 23, 2022. She was born to Hubert and Ruby Barham of Johnston City, Illinois on July 23, 1936.

She is survived by husband, Arvid/Bud Sandberg; Son, Bruce (Maridel) Sandberg, Daughter, Brenda Sandberg, Son, Brian (Sheryl) Sandberg; 11 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren....

Ann Mary Blau

Ann Mary Blau

Sep 22, 2022

Ann Mary Blau, age 100, of Maple Grove.

She was preceded in death by husband, Vincent.

Ann is survived by children, Donald (Coreen) Blau, Dennis Blau and Trish (Mitch) Burns; grandchildren, Carrie (Scott) Holder, Andy (Emily) Blau and Dan (Stephanie) Blau; seven great grandchildren, Rachel Holder, Aaron Holder, William Blau, Anne Blau, Gwenivere Blau, Lillian...

Sean Patrik Saunders

Sean Patrik Saunders

Sep 21, 2022

Sean Patrik Saunders died on September 21, 2022. Everyone will remember his stunning smile, quick sense of humor and charismatic leadership. Born in Canoga Park, CA, Sean spent the first 28 years of his life enjoying the outdoors. A gifted soccer player and skier, he also loved Zuma, Catalina, Yosemite and Prairie Creek Redwoods, and his family and many...

Gertrude Josephine Roers

Gertrude Josephine Roers

Sep 20, 2022

Gertrude Josephine (Dorn) Roers was born at home in Leaf Mountain Township, Minnesota on January 16, 1941, to Victoria (Klimek) and Arthur Dorn, Sr.  The eldest of four children, Gertrude was raised on the family farm and attended Parkers Prairie High School, graduating with honors.  In 1963, she earned a bachelor's degree in Library Science from the College of...

George L. Smith

George L. Smith

Sep 20, 2022

George L. Smith age 77 of Maple Grove.

George served with the Robbinsdale Police Deptment for 28 years retiring as a sergeant.

Survived by his loving wife, Noreen; children, Lisa Gardas, Renee (Nathan) Kreye, Robb Smith, Kyle (Amanda) Smith and Jared Smith; grandchildren, Cody Gardas, Grace and Jack Kreye; brothers,...

Helen Ann (Vogel)  Bjorkman

Helen Ann (Vogel) Bjorkman

Sep 20, 2022

Helen Ann Bjorkman (Vogel) was born in Chicago, IL on June 24, 1927, spending her youth in Rogers Park, IL where she attended Senn High School. She was fortunate to enjoy a storybook marriage with her late husband of 58 years, Stanley Robert Bjorkman, also of Chicago. Her passion in life was her family and we were the fortunate...

Patricia L. Fiscus

Patricia L. Fiscus

Sep 16, 2022

Patricia L. Fiscus, age 76, formerly of Rogers. Preceded in death by husband, Steve; parents, Bert and Betty Page; son-in-law, Steven Smith.

Survived by children, Patrick (Tina) Fiscus and Stephanie (Duane) Stern; grandchildren Amanda, Jacob, Taia, and Max; also survived by other relatives and friends.

Memorial Visitation Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5-8 pm at Gearty-Delmore...

Evelyn R. Romens

Evelyn R. Romens

Sep 16, 2022

Evelyn Rose (Stachura) Romens, formerly of Protivin, Iowa, passed away at age 87 on September 16, 2022, in South Hadley, Massachusetts.  Evelyn was one of eleven born on Feb 6, 1935 in Mosinee, Wisconsin to Stanley and Lucia (Hilber) Stachura.  She was united in marriage to Elmo Henry Romens February 16th, 1957 in Slinger, WI.  Evelyn and Elmo were...

John Joseph Rakos

John Joseph Rakos

Sep 14, 2022

A livestream of Funeral Mass  can be viewed at https://kcascension.org/

John Joseph Rakos, age 57, joined his loved ones in Heaven on September 14th, 2022. He passed peacefully in his home with family. True to his character, John courageously fought pancreatic cancer for over two years with unlimited faith and love. He never...

Ronald Dale Hendren

Ronald Dale Hendren

Sep 14, 2022

Ronald Dale Hendren, age 75 years, died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack.  He was born in Sisseton, SD on 2-20-1947 and he died at home in the Twin Cities on 9-14-2022.  Talented in sports, art, and inventions, along with interests in family, friends and dogs describe our departed soldier.  He was raised in Minneapolis where he graduated from...

Arthur Charles Laliberte

Arthur Charles Laliberte

Sep 14, 2022

Arthur Charles Laliberte, Age 104, lifelong resident of Robbinsdale, passed away September 14, 2022 at St. Therese Apartments, New Hope.

Preceded in death by wife LaVerne and son James Laliberte.  Survived by sons Richard (Kathy), Dennis (Patti), Michael (Nancy), William (Ginny), John (Nikki) & Mark (Jessie) Laliberte; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; Veteran of...

Marc J. Baumgartner

Marc J. Baumgartner

Sep 13, 2022

Marc Jon Baumgartner passed into the loving arms of His Savior, in whom he trusted, at his home on September 13, 2022.

Marc was born on November 19,1975 to Todd and Mary (Busch) Baumgartner, the middle of five children. He attended public and catholic schools in Bismarck, ND and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1994,...

Brian Lee Invie

Brian Lee Invie

Sep 11, 2022

Invie, Brian L. Age 58, of St. Louis Park.

Survived by parents, Bob and Rosina; sisters, Becky (Eric) Satterman, Manuela (Terry) Abraham; sister-in-law, Renee Retka; special friend, Charisse Davidson; nieces, Brianna (Brett) Nierengarten, Kylie (Sid) Chakraborty, Nona Invie; nephews, Mason Satterman, Justin Abraham; five great-nephews; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by brother, Mark;...

Teresa Lynne Fehn

Teresa Lynne Fehn

Sep 11, 2022

Teresa Lynne Fehn, age 51 of Brooklyn Center, passed away at her home on September 11, 2022.

Teresa was an intelligent, independent woman who followed her own passions and goals in life. She showed us that the most important passion should always be friends and family. She loved her cat above all. Cats rule!

She...