Obituaries

Ann Ester Olson

Ann Ester Olson

May 29, 2022

Our Lord God, Almighty in His tender mercy has gathered unto himself, Ann Esther Olson, our precious mother, treasured grandmother & great-grandmother. Ann was born March 07, 1929, to Michal and Susan Jakupciak of Wayzata, MN and entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 29, 2022. in Spring, TX at the age of 93.

Ann’s life was...

Madeleine Marie O'Brien Nilsson

Madeleine Marie O'Brien Nilsson

May 28, 2022

To view a recording of the service, please click the following link https://vimeo.com/user141756504/download/712953871/7ce2b4ad82

Madeleine is survived by her mother, Catherine O'Brien, father, Stefan Nilsson, extended family, friends, and coworkers at Zenith Services.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:00 with a prayer service at 2 PM at Gearty-Delmore...

Marianne E. (Terway)  Schoenecker

Marianne E. (Terway) Schoenecker

May 28, 2022

Age 90, of Edina, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022, in Hopkins, MN. Marianne is survived by sons Patrick (Ann) & Paul (Liz) Schoenecker; daughter Jean (Michael) Thompson; grandchildren Abigail, Molly (Jake), Michael, James, Claire, Rachel, Kristin, Sonja, and Gretchen; brother Art Terway, and numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law.  Marianne was preceded in death by her husband of 63...

Eugene "Gene" Brumm

Eugene "Gene" Brumm

May 27, 2022

Eugene (Gene) Brumm, age 81, passed away May 27, 2022.

Preceded in death by his parents.

He grew up in Caledonia, MN and lived in Plymouth, MN. He received a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of MN and then began his career at General Mills. Most recently he earned his pilot’s license and...

Amy Jo Warzetha

Amy Jo Warzetha

May 25, 2022

Amy Jo Warzetha, 40, of Mound passed away on May 25, 2022.

Survived by fiancé, Michael Severson; father, Tom Warzetha; mother, Barb Lawless; sister, Erin (Matt) McGuire; grandmother, Margaret Lawless; nieces, Elowyn and Esme; 7 aunts; 6 uncles and 9 cousins.

Preceded in death by grandfather, Jean Lawless, grandfather, Ray Warzetha; grandmother, Dorothy Warzetha; aunt,...

Gerald W. Bakken

Gerald W. Bakken

May 24, 2022

Gerald W. Bakken, 82 passed away on May 24, 2022 at Methodist Hospital.  He was born March 20, 1940 in Duluth Minnesota, the son of Finn Bakken and Marcella (Smith) Bakken.

Gerald graduated from Proctor High School, class of 1958. Following graduation, he attended University of Minnesota, Duluth where he graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of...

Paul Christopher Aurit

Paul Christopher Aurit

May 24, 2022

Paul Christopher Aurit

Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Tuesday, May 31 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 200 Hamel Road in Hamel, MN. Interment at St. Anne’s Church Cemetery with reception to follow. Memorials received will go to Providence Academy in Plymouth, MN.

Paul was born December 12, 1943 in Sioux Falls, SD and died...

Patricia K. "Paddy" (Higgins)  Kaine

Patricia K. "Paddy" (Higgins) Kaine

May 22, 2022

Patricia K. "Paddy"

Paddy was born May 16, 1932, passed away May 22, 2022, at her home in Plymouth, MN at age 90. Preceded in death by her parents Jeannette and Ben Higgins, husband James, and son Vincent. Survived by her children Tim (Anita Schulz), Terry (Jane), Melanie Kaine Reiner, Daniel (Julie) and Celia (Tom) Threlkeld. Adored...

Robert K. Kasbohm

Robert K. Kasbohm

May 21, 2022

Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away peacefully at

N. C. Little Hospice on May 21, 2022, at age 91.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Frank Kasbohm and

His brother Donald Kasbohm. Survived by his brother Tom Kasbohm.

He will be...

Richard S. Helseth

Richard S. Helseth

May 20, 2022

Richard S. Helseth, of Monticello passed away May 19th at the age of 75 after a long illness with Parkinsons.

He served honorably in Vietnam with the Army Engineer Corp.

He is survived by his brother Stanley and many nieces and nephews.

Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Memorials...

James Joseph Murphy

James Joseph Murphy

May 19, 2022

James Joseph Murphy was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, on January 26 th , 1947 to Joseph and Lillian Murphy. His family moved to Robbinsdale, Minnesota, where he attended Saint Margaret Mary Catholic School for 8 years and graduated from Robbinsdale High School, where he played hockey, baseball, and football. After graduating, he attended the University of Minnesota. In...

Milton R. Ost

Milton R. Ost

May 19, 2022

Milton Robert Ost was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He went to be with the Lord on the evening of May 19, 2022, at age 79.

Milton was born to Robert and Gladys Bond on March 4, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA.  He was raised on a farm in Parkers Prairie, MN, by his...

Anna S. Benincasa

Anna S. Benincasa

May 17, 2022

Benincasa, Anna S., age 93 of Maple Grove passed away peacefully at home on 5/17/22 surrounded by family.  Preceded in death by husband, Anthony; son, Anthony F.; parents, Peter and Rose Phillips; brother, Peter Phillips; twin brother, Anthony S. Phillips; sisters, Mary Dupla and Angeline Anderson; great-grandson, Jacob Anthony Jones; great-granddaughter, Alex Rose Benincasa; and great-great-granddaughter, Jordan Lynn Wickham. ...

Thomas L. Jacobs "TJ"

Thomas L. Jacobs "TJ"

May 17, 2022

Thomas L. (TJ) Jacobs, Brooklyn Park, was called home to God on May 17, 2022 at age 87. 1953 graduate of Robbinsdale High School.  Retired Teamsters Local 544 truck driver and driver for Handicabs, Inc./Transit Team, Inc. Member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion and VFW. Preceded in death by parents, Mike and Angie Jacobs; sister, MaryAnn Minnich; brother,...

Cynthia J. Waletko

Cynthia J. Waletko

May 16, 2022

Cynthia J. Waletko, age 69 of New Hope, MN passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2022.  She is survived by her brothers, Stan and Steve Waletko; and sister, Patricia Smith.  Cynthia is preceded in death by her parents and 3 sisters.  Private services will be held.

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Matthew K. Schroeder

Matthew K. Schroeder

May 16, 2022

Matthew K. Schroeder age 37, of New Hope, MN passed peacefully on May 16th, 2022. He is now pain free and in God’s hands.

Born March 15th, 1985 in St. Louis Park, MN to Steve and Lisa Schroeder. Survived by his parents, brother Patrick, sister in law Jess, niece and nephew Haley and Carter, his loving Gran...

Raymond L. Swadner

Raymond L. Swadner

May 16, 2022

Ray was born on July 19, 1933 to parents Ruth and Raymond F. Swadner. He is preceded in death by his brother Richard Swadner. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathie Swadner, his brother Robert (Diana) Swadner, and his children David and Becky Roy, as well as his sister-in-law Nancy Jarrard and...

Donna M. Krafve

Donna M. Krafve

May 16, 2022

Donna M. Krafve May 24, 1934 - May 16, 2022

Donna, age 87 of Plymouth, formerly of Minnetonka, passed away surrounded by family on May 16, 2022.

Donna was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio and was the oldest of Edward and Dorothy Zaleski’s 5 children. After graduating she became a secretary at...

Elizabeth H. Peterson

Elizabeth H. Peterson

May 15, 2022

Elizabeth H. Peterson, of Plymouth, died May 15, 2022 at the age of 88.

She was preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Russ.

Survived by children, Susan (Phillip) Fantle, Pam Peterson, Scott (Barb) Peterson and Jon (Tammy) Peterson; grandchildren, Jacob, Jenna and Alec Fantle, Chris, Katie, Charles, Claire, Natalie and Ethan Peterson; great...

Linda L. Oelfke

Linda L. Oelfke

May 14, 2022

Linda L Oelfke, age 72 of Brooklyn Center passed away on May 14th at Methodist Hospital.

She was born on Oct. 30th, 1949 in Minneapolis MN to Art & Donna McGregor. She graduated from South HS in 1967 and from the U of Minnesota in 1971 with a degree in elementary education.  Linda married her husband, Rick,...