Obituaries

Helen Eva Beckstrand

Helen Eva Beckstrand

Jul 25, 2022

Helen Theuringer Beckstrand

age 85, passed away July 25, 2022 in Minneapolis.  Helen was born Dec 22, 1936, the 7th of 8 children born to Hugo and Helen Theuringer. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Hutchinson. She attended parochial school of this church for the first 8 grades and then graduated from...

Margaret Mary (Foley)  Malinak

Margaret Mary (Foley) Malinak

Jul 23, 2022

Born into a loving Irish family of Michael J. and Margaret T. (Fitzpatrick) Foley, Margaret was endowed with an open, generous spirit.  She was happiest when there were people around her.  She died July 23rd with her eyes open and a smile on her face.  Margaret resided at  Carondelet Village, St. Paul.  Survived by sons Steve (Mary), and Dave...

David Edward Zins

David Edward Zins

Jul 23, 2022

David E Zins 83 of St. Louis Park passed away peacefully on July 23, 2022.  He was born April 7, 1939 and grew up in Nicollet, MN.  He graduated from Mankato State College in 1961 and from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1965.  He was in private law practice in St. Louis Park his entire life.  When...

Rosalind R. Anderson

Rosalind R. Anderson

Jul 22, 2022

Rosalind R. Anderson, 93, of Minnetonka, MN, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Haven Homes in Maple Plain, MN.

Rosalind was born in Braham, MN, on July 8, 1929.  She was the daughter of Beauford and Imogene Johnson.

On August 2, 1958, she married Lloyd J. Anderson of Cook, MN.  Rosalind was a...

Sherry Anderson

Sherry Anderson

Jul 22, 2022

Mary Sharol A. “Sherry” Anderson, age 83 of Minneapolis. Sherry was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sibling and friend to many. Her strong faith guided her career as an oncology nurse at North Memorial Hospital. Sherry was very involved in community outreach and active in social justice groups. Her community at St. Gerards was very near and...

David Virgil Johnson

David Virgil Johnson

Jul 22, 2022

David Virgil Johnson, Age 87, of Minneapolis, passed away on July 22, 2022. Dave was born on April 5, 1935 during a blizzard on the kitchen floor of a house on 44th and Colfax.  And so began Dave’s long life on the Northside of Minneapolis.  He grew up on 29th and Sheridan Ave N. with parents Ellsworth Sr and...

David J. Coudron

David J. Coudron

Jul 20, 2022

David “Dave” Coudron (Age 57) of the Twin Cities passed away surrounded by his family and friends on July 20, 2022, in Rochester Minnesota. David is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his son Mason, his daughter Gabrielle, his parents Roger and Deanna Coudron, his brothers James, Steven, and Kenneth Coudron, and his sister Monica Brands.

Mass of...

Arlou Jean (Stedje)  Hoffman

Arlou Jean (Stedje) Hoffman

Jul 20, 2022

Age 92 of St. Louis Park, Survived by husband: Lloyd Hoffman; Children: James Hoffman, Judy Lindelof, Kathy Hoffman (Kelly Champlain), Susan Karichner (Stanley); Grandchildren: Eric Lindelof, Jason Lindelof (Kate), Kayln Lindelof (Tony Mustonen), Alysha Wolf (Matt), Sean Karichner (Kimberly), Dillon Karichner; Great Grandchildren: Gavin Lindelof, Mazie Lindelof, Evelyn Wolf, Leah Wolf, Ava Karichner; Nieces and Nephews: Sue Fitzharris, Rick...

Robert Siegel

Robert Siegel

Jul 18, 2022

Siegel, Robert "Bob" or "Ganka" of Chanhassen, MN passed away July 18, 2022. He is survived by his daughters: Martha Noll (Greg) and Alexis Siegel-Carlson (John); beloved grandchildren: Zachary Noll, Ava Noll, Owen Siegel, and Brady Carlson; sister Dolly Purvis (Don) and brother Richard Siegel (Darlyne), and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Gloria Castanon

Gloria Castanon

Jul 17, 2022

Gloria "Nana" Olvera Castanon

8/29/1951 - 7/17/2022

Gloria Castanon (or Nana as those that loved her!) passed away unexpectedly on July 17th, 2022. Gloria is survived by her husband Jerry (Manuel) of more than 50 years, Her children Gerald (Patti) Castanon, Bob (Rosie) Castanon and her 10 grandkids! In her free time Gloria loved to...

Mary Jo Peterson

Mary Jo Peterson

Jul 17, 2022

Mary Jo Burt Peterson, 66, of Maple Grove peacefully ended her dance with ALS on July 17, 2022, with family by her side.

Mary Jo was born February 8, 1956, in St. Cloud, MN to Mary Ann and Richard Burt, where she grew into her beautiful, fun-loving self. She often shared fond memories of her days as...

Henry George Williams

Henry George Williams

Jul 17, 2022

Henry "Hank" Williams, Age 95, of The Terraces in Hopkins, formerly of St Louis Park, passed away July 17 2022.

Hank was a Navy Veteran of WWII and worked 30 plus years for the St. Louis Park school system before retiring.

Survived by daughters, Barbara Svendahl and Margaret (Patrick) Keating; daughter-in-law Jeanette Williams;...

Mary Beth Torrey

Mary Beth Torrey

Jul 17, 2022

Mary Beth Torrey age 74 of Hopkins, passed away on July 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Preceded in death by parents Lewis and Phyllis Bredeson; sister-in-law Evon Bredeson.   Survived by husband Eugene; stepchildren Thomas Torrey (Stephanie Lee) and Tiffany Torrey; grandchildren Mackenzie Lartch and Logan Lartch; brothers Charles Bredeson (Carol), Gerald Bredeson (Gwyn), David Bredeson...

Karen Ann Krekelberg

Karen Ann Krekelberg

Jul 16, 2022

Krekelberg, Karen Ann Age 87, of Dayton, passed away on July 16, 2022. Karen is survived by children, Pamela (John) Chrystal, Brett (Kimberly) Morris, Jodi (Mark) Laubersheimer, Warren James Jr. (Dianne) Krekelberg, Joseph (Anne) Krekelberg, Daniel (Susan) Krekel-berg, Kevin (Lauren) Krekelberg, Colleen (Chris) Bennett; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; siblings, Jon (Ann) Jensen, Gay (Russell) James; sister-in-law, Darlene;...

Mark Richard Dunleavy

Mark Richard Dunleavy

Jul 15, 2022

Mark Richard Dunleavy bravely fought a long battle against cancer and passed away peacefully at home July 15, 2022 at age 48. Mark is survived by his loving family:  wife, Catrina (Albrecht) Dunleavy; daughters, Olivia (9) and Savannah (6); parents, Thomas and Jeanie; sister, Shannon; many other relatives, friends and by Sparky, his dog and loyal companion for 16...

Mark T. Foley

Mark T. Foley

Jul 14, 2022

Mark T. Foley, 50, of Otsego, called by the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2022 and now is with his mother in heaven.

Preceded in death by mother, Rhonda; his grandfathers and Grandma Rita; uncles, Darrell and Tom.

Survived by father, Timothy; sisters, Tamara Foley and Allison (Paul) Gindele; nieces and nephews, Madeline, Kyana, Noah,...

Mary T. (Miller)  Lucht

Mary T. (Miller) Lucht

Jul 14, 2022

Mary T. (Miller) Lucht age 72 of Sturgeon Lake.

Mary was involved for many years with the Minnesota DFL and served on the KARE 11 HealthFair Board of Directors.  She loved crocheting and scrap booking.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Steven; daughters, Lindsay Christian and her husband, Michael, Courtney Lucht; grandson, Drew; brothers,...

Susan M. Bodem

Susan M. Bodem

Jul 10, 2022

Susan Bodem, age 73 of Brooklyn Park passed away July 10, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Danya (Mike) Skifstrom; son, Brian (Robin) Bodem; grandchildren, Bode, Austin, Brock; siblings, Steve, Dan (Tracie), Carolyn, and Mark. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Charlotte Wollman; husband, Denny; and brother, Bob. Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Jack Dobbs

Jack Dobbs

Jul 8, 2022

94, Maple Grove and former 60+ year resident of New Hope, passed peacefully to Heaven on July 8th, 2022 at North Memorial Hospital. Born February 13, 1928 in Charles City, IA.  Preceded in death by son Jeffrey, parents Clarence and Nora, brothers Darrell (wife Theresa), Stanley, sisters Lavonne, Audrey and Lorraine (brother-in-law Gary).

Survived by loving wife...

Allen "Al" Keith Heddle

Allen "Al" Keith Heddle

Jul 6, 2022

Allen “Al” Keith Heddle passed away on July 6, 2022, at age 85.  His family lovingly say “See you later, alligator,” and hear “After a while, crocodile” from Pa in their hearts.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathryn "Kay" and four children: Tracey (Jimmy), Scott (Tay), Amie (Eric), and Kristena (Ed).  He is also survived...