Obituaries

David L. Jensen

David L. Jensen

Aug 30, 2022

Jensen, David Larry born March 28, 1936, passed away at home on August 30, 2022. Raised in Elmore, MN on the family farm, David graduated from East Chain High School in 1954.

After some undergraduate studies, he served in the Army during the Korean War and accepted the opportunity to attend the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language...

Daniel R. Pavlik

Daniel R. Pavlik

Aug 30, 2022

Here is the web address to view Dan's service.

https://youtu.be/xjRDRe9guy8

Daniel Richard Pavlik passed away unexpectedly in his home at age 59.  He is survived by his sons, Mitchell Pavlik and Corina (Huntley) of Big Lake, MN; Michael Pavlik and Emily (Huntley) and grandson Lincoln Pavlik and granddaughter Lilah Pavlik, Waverly,...

Eugene "Gene" Allen Thelemann

Eugene "Gene" Allen Thelemann

Aug 30, 2022

Eugene (Gene) Thelemann, Age 81 of Edina died peacefully on August 30, 2022, surrounded by family.

Gene was born in Le Sueur, MN on March 13, 1941. He attended the country school and graduated from Le Sueur High School. He married Rita Osborne of St. Peter on September 25, 1965, and raised 5 beautiful children on the...

Michelle Marie (McCulloch)  Lanz

Michelle Marie (McCulloch) Lanz

Aug 30, 2022

Michelle Lanz age 55 of Eden Prairie passed away on August 30, 2022.  Survived by husband Bob Lanz; sons Johnathan and Joseph Lanz; brother Lance (Ronda) McCulloch and nieces.   Preceded in death by parents Oliver and Irene McCulloch.   Michelle was an active parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church and a volunteer at Chesterton Academy. Rosary 10:00 AM followed by...

James G. Mundt

James G. Mundt

Aug 28, 2022

James “Jim” Mundt, 88, of Maple Grove, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022 with family at his side. Jim was preceded in death by wife Marion (nee Hebeisen); his parents Otto and Elsie, and brother Donald. Jim will be dearly missed by daughters Linda (Daniel) Gustafson of Maple Grove, MN; Sue (Joe) Bucci of Raleigh, NC;...

Maureen (Pritchard)  Marolt

Maureen (Pritchard) Marolt

Aug 28, 2022

Maureen (Pritchard) Marolt, age 63, of St. Louis Park, MN was called to the Lord on this day, August 28, 2022, after an on-and-off battle with cancer starting in June of 2017.  Maureen was born in Britt, Iowa on November 15, 1958 (’58 classic, as she would say!) to William and Vivian Pritchard.  She is survived by her husband...

Doris M. (Albro)  Greulich

Doris M. (Albro) Greulich

Aug 28, 2022

Doris M. Greulich age 98 of Minneapolis, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on August 28, 2022.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hans; parents, Kathryn and Lynford Albro; sister, Lucy Jones; brothers, Don Blaettler and Charles Albro.

Survived by daughters, Kathryn Gulliver, Heidi Koobs and Amy (Douglas) Roeglin; sons, Michael and...

Robert E. Wittenberg

Robert E. Wittenberg

Aug 24, 2022

Robert Eugene Wittenberg, age 81 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on August 24, 2022, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Bob was born on June 1, 1941, in Fairfax, Minnesota to Arnold and Loretta (Sprank) Wittenberg. Bob served proudly in Vietnam and worked in Printed Circuit companies for many years. He loved cars, snowmobiling, boating, camping, and playing cards with...

Patrick A. Matz

Patrick A. Matz

Aug 24, 2022

Patrick Allen Matz went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 5:05 pm while admitted to the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Family and friends surrounded Patrick in the last hours of his life. Patrick was born on October 31, 1950, in Bremerton, Washington, where his grandmother raised him and his younger brother...

Daniel A. Kelly, Jr.

Daniel A. Kelly, Jr.

Aug 22, 2022

Daniel A. Kelly, Jr., 91, of Crystal, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2022.

Dan lived a fulfilling life as a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Born November 12, 1930, he spent his early childhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the only child to Daniel and Margaret Kelly.  Later, the family moved to various midwest cities...

Leonard S "Len" Busch

Leonard S "Len" Busch

Aug 22, 2022

Leonard S. “Len” Busch, age 90 of Plymouth, passed away August 22, 2022.

Len grew up in Golden Valley, attended DeLaSalle high school and Ohio State University (degree in floriculture). He learned the floral business from his father, uncles and cousins at Busch greenhouses in Golden Valley. Previously his grandfather moved from Germany to south Mpls in...

Jerome  "Jerry" N. Braun

Jerome "Jerry" N. Braun

Aug 21, 2022

JEROME (JERRY) BRAUN, age 92, of Anoka, entered the eternal kingdom of God on August 21, 2022.

Born in Stearns County on Dec. 7, 1929, Jerry graduated from St. Thomas College and served in Army intelligence in Germany during the 1950s. He later worked as a radio announcer and with Style Line Greetings in Minneapolis. In 1969...

Evalyn Rose Berg

Evalyn Rose Berg

Aug 18, 2022

Evalyn Rose Berg, age 96 of Charlotte, NC passed away August 18, 2022.  Evalyn was born November 19, 1925 in Montgomery, MN to Frank A. and Mary A. (Janouch) Filipek.  Evalyn is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harold Berg; daughter, Lynda Berg; son, Larry Berg; grandson, Drake Axell and son-in-law, Suneeth Nayak.  She is survived...

Marion Jeanette Braaten

Marion Jeanette Braaten

Aug 18, 2022

Marion Jeannette Braaten, Age 90, of St. Louis Park, passed away on August 18, 2022.

Marion is survived by her children, Madalyn, Steven (Linda) and Wayne; sisters, Norma Paulson and Janice (Jerome) Engerholm; grandchildren, Amy Walsh, Garrett (Lindley) Braaten, Raymin Braaten and Bridgett Braaten; great-grandchildren; Jacob (Angie) Prior and Hailey Walsh; great-great-grandchildren, Thorren and Eden Prior; many...

Catherine V. Mulvehill

Catherine V. Mulvehill

Aug 17, 2022

Catherine (Kay) Mulvehill, age 103, of Hopkins. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerome G. Mulvehill, grandson Andrew James Rockwell, brothers George and Jim Waddick, and sister Mary Schneider. Survived by daughters Kathy Colvin (Ted), Helen Rockwell (Jim), Pat Scott (Jerry), Bridget Kanowitz (Gary), and sons Joe (Mary) and Mike; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at...

Christine Renee "Chris" (Whittemore)  Burbul

Christine Renee "Chris" (Whittemore) Burbul

Aug 15, 2022

Christine "Chris" Renee Burbul (Whittemore) born September 30, 1964, died at home in St. Louis Park, MN August 13, 2022. Chris dedicated her life to the service industry, working at Mystic Lake for 26 years. Survived by beloved daughters Ashley (Matthew) and Olivia. Met in heaven with a beer by father Jeffrey “Opa” Whittemore. Chris loved cooking for her...

Myrna Jean (Lehman)  Chapman

Myrna Jean (Lehman) Chapman

Aug 15, 2022

Myrna ‘Jean’ Chapman of St. Michael passed away August 15, 2022 at age 85.  Jean was born May 1, 1937 in Jackson, MN to Dorman and Leone Lehman.  She graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1955 and worked at Deli Express in Eden Prairie for over 30 years.  Jean was a passionate artist who loved painting and making jewelry.   ...

Gertrude Sophie (Quale)  Zahnow

Gertrude Sophie (Quale) Zahnow

Aug 15, 2022

Gertrude Sophie Zahnow (Quale) passed away peacefully Monday, August 15, 2022, at the age of 96. She had a long and happy life! She is survived by her son Daryl and wife Wendy; daughter Darla Smith and her former spouse Richard; grandson Brandon Zahnow and his wife Liz; granddaughter Bailey Bonds and husband Demetrice; grandson Travis Smith and his...

Geri (Heying)  Rausch

Geri (Heying) Rausch

Aug 15, 2022

Age 85 of Plymouth, passed away suddenly August 15, 2022.  Survived by husband Roger; sons Thomas and Greg Rausch; daughter Connie Rausch-Jurgens (Roland); son John Rausch; daughter-in-law Katie Adams; grandchildren Elizabeth, Daniel, Olivia, Lily, Ashley, Fran and Ben; sisters Cathy Thielen, Helen Ressemann, Dot Illig, & Peggy Anderson.  Preceded in death by parents Gregor and Helen Heying; sisters Mildred,...

Roger Henry Scherer

Roger Henry Scherer

Aug 14, 2022

Roger Henry Scherer, 87, died peacefully in his sleep, his wife Irma by his side, on August 14 at his home on Bass Lake in Plymouth. Roger lived a full life, was a man of great faith who loved and was immensely proud of his immediate and extended family. He provided vision and leadership to a successful family business,...