Mar 21, 2022

On March 21, 2022, Janet “Jan” Zahn of St. Louis Park, MN, entered her heavenly home at the age of 80.

Jan was the youngest of 6 children born to Bill and Violet Johnson on September 14, 1941. Growing up, Jan spent her childhood with family, including her many nieces and nephews (many of whom...

Mar 20, 2022

Edward "Jack" J. Knutson, age 92, of Maple Grove, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022.  Preceded in death by his loving parents Edward and Lillian Knutson.

Born July 5, 1929 in Duluth, MN, Jack graduated from Central HS in 1947, and enrolled at UMD.  While enrolled at UMD, Jack was an active trombone player in marching and...

Mar 19, 2022

Rose went home to be with the Lord 10 days before her 90th birthday, on March 19th, 2022. She was born, March 29, 1932, and raised in Devils Lake, ND, one of eleven children and was a phone operator. She was married to her husband (Jim) of 66 years. Together they raised their 4 children in New Hope, MN....

Mar 18, 2022

Robert Duane Thurler passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at his home in Brooklyn Park.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  Robert was born on February 8, 1936 in Portage, Wisconsin, son of Otto and Marie (Grunke) Thurler.  Robert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia (Ginnie) Thurler, sons, Gregory (Suzanne), Thomas, Steven (...

Mar 16, 2022

Wayne Curtis Swanson, age 72 of Crystal, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 16 from Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. It was a long difficult journey that he battled with courage and grace. He was the oldest of three boys, born on November 11, 1949 to Curtis and Deloris (Christianson) in Albert Lea, MN. Wayne grew up with lots of...

Mar 16, 2022

Nancy Lorraine Blau, age 86 of Reading, MN passed away at South Shore Care Center in Worthington on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Nancy was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa on March 15, 1936 to Ray and Nancy (Klingenberg) Sudenga. Nancy’s mother died during childbirth, and now with Ray already having other children to raise, decided to have...

Mar 13, 2022

Pauline (Polly) Etzel, age 75,  of Plymouth, MN peacefully passed away on March 13, 2022 surrounded by family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lenny and Phemie Etzel; by her partner, Rolfe Cole; and by her dear sister, Mary (Pat) Collins.

She is survived by her children, Joel (Chris) Lenz and Sara (John)...

Mar 12, 2022

Cheryl lost her 14+ year battle to metastatic breast cancer on  Saturday, March 12  at home in rural Delano, surrounded by her family. A beautiful soul, inside and out, with the heart of a lion, fiercely maternal, tenaciously independent and a relentless survivor. A warrior and a Marine Mom. The world is a better place and we are better...

Mar 11, 2022

Joanne "Jo" Margaret Haugen (Hall) entered into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on March 11, 2022 at the age of 81, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Cyrus and Helen Hall in Fountain, MN on October 21, 1940. Jo enjoyed growing up on a farm with her four siblings. In 1961, she married James...

Mar 11, 2022

Andrew Michael Merck was born in Hutchinson, MN on June 5, 1999 to Mike and Kristi Merck. He died March 11, 2022 at the age of 22 in Ham Lake, MN. He was so very loved by his parents and siblings; John (Amy) Merck, Joe (Greta) Merck, Anna (Jake) Barthold, Liz (Kohl) Weir, Becca Merck (Andrew Schindler, fiance), Abby...

Mar 10, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) May Diedrich of Crystal, peacefully passed away at St. Therese of New Hope where family members paid their final respects on March 10th.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus (Bud), and her sister Alice Colin.

Our mother will be forever missed by daughters: Mary (John) Kuettner, Theresa (Mark) McLaughlin, Margaret...

Mar 9, 2022

Judy Wehr, age 80 of Bloomington, fell asleep in the Lord on 3/9/22. Her commitment to Jesus Christ defined her life.

Judy was a graduate of Washburn High (‘59) and the U of M (‘63) with a degree in Home Economics. Judy’s commitments included ministry in Young Life, Awana and BSF. A loving wife and mother, Judy...

Mar 6, 2022

Mary Frances Weber, age 86, of Robbinsdale, MN.  Passed away on March 6.

Mary was born in 1935 of Charles and Mary McGuire in Woodstock, IL.  She married Charles Weber in October 1960.

She is survived by sons, Paul (Caron) and John; brothers, Charles and Michael (Cindy); sisters, Kathleen and Charlene (Roy); sister-in-law, Ann Marie;...

Mar 5, 2022

Leo F. Cavin was born 4/12/45 to Helen Singer and Floyd Cavin in Caledonia, MN. He attended school in the township of Freeburg until grade 5 then transferred to St. Mary’s school in Caledonia. In high school he took up playing the guitar which became his lifelong enjoyment. He attended St. Mary’s College in Winona, MN graduating in 1967....

Mar 5, 2022

William Edward O’Hara V (Willy) was born February 9, 1996. He always loved people and always wanted to have fun. Will loved being outside in nature; snowmobiling, boarding, being on the water. He most of all truly cared about people. He built people up and helped them out as he himself was suffering.

"I want to be...

Mar 5, 2022

Lawrence Michael Merck (Mike) was born on March 5, 1928 in Humboldt, MN to Anthony and Margaret Merck. Mike had four brothers, Anthony, Leo, Robert, Edward and two sisters, Anna Marie and Sr. Cathi, OSB. They moved to Ada, MN in 1941 where he graduated from high school (class of '46). He then entered the US Army, serving in...

Mar 4, 2022

Dianne Lee “Ress” Verkennes, age 77, of Blaine, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2022.

A proud working woman, Dianne spent many devoted years at Lindsay Brothers in the North Loop, and later went on to be an integral team member at Goodin Company. Along her journey she met husband, Bill, who fell in love with her...

Mar 4, 2022

Lorraine Agnes (Jordan) Rickett

Passed away on her birthday, March 4, 2022 and by her side was her daughter, Cyndi Liane.  She was about to celebrate her 93rd birthday with well wishes coming in from all of her children and grandchildren via a “zoom-call.”

Lorraine was born on March 4, 1929...

Mar 1, 2022

Donald Edward Reinke, 84 of Plymouth passed away 3/1/22.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather.  Donald was born 9/17/1937, graduated Wayzata High School and served in the US Navy.  Preceded in death by wife, Rita Reinke; parents, Edward William and Marcella Blaine Reinke; sister, Marleen Swanson; and grandson, Joel Lee Callander.  He will be greatly missed by his family.  Donald...

Mar 1, 2022

Laura J. Caspers, age 93 formerly of Robbinsdale passed away 3/1/22.  Preceded in death by husband, Cyril; 4 sisters and 2 brothers.  Survived by sons, Mark (Ann), Dennis and Gary; daughter, Karen; grandson, Ryder Butler; other relatives and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial Saturday (3/5), 10:30 AM with visitation starting at 9:30 AM at the Church of St. Margaret...