Obituaries
Sara L. Benson
Feb 16, 2022
Sara Lynn Benson age 74 of Plymouth, passed away February 16, 2022.
She is preceded in death by parents, Jack and Mary Jane; aunt, Viv; nephews, Ryan and Ryan Jr.
She is survived by sister, Judy Williams; twin brother, Jon Benson; brother, Donald “Punch” (Ann) Benson; nieces and nephews, Kate Watson, Chris Benson, Beth Boll,...
Janice "Jan" Raye (Beckwith) Baker
Feb 15, 2022
Janice R. (Beckwith) Baker, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children, on February 15, 2022 after living courageously with melanoma for 7 years.
Jan was born on September 8, 1950 in Boone, Iowa to Ralph and Dortheann Beckwith, following older siblings Jim and Jean. She graduated from Boone High School in 1968,...
Ronald J. Zerr
Feb 13, 2022
Zerr, Ronald J. “Ron-Uncle Ronnie”, age 82 of Crystal passed away 02/13/2022. Survived by wife of 56 years, Lorraine; daughter, Deborah (Jeff) Dayon; sons, David (Heidi) and Wayne (Sally); grandchildren, Chelsea, Carson, Sonja and Astrid Zerr; step-grandson, Brandon Dayon; sister, Beverly Westphal; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Pius and Ella, brother, Lyle; and...
Beverly Hammel Keogan
Feb 12, 2022
Age 92, passed away peacefully at home in Austin TX on February 12, 2022. Survived by children Therese Joyce, Kevin Keogan, Chris Aguirre, Kelly Keogan, Katie Linville, Dan Keogan, and Patrick Keogan; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister Betty Jensen. Preceded in death by husbands Donald Keogan, David Nygaard and Mike Hammel. Visitation Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at...
Elaine Mae (Ledstrom) Erickson
Feb 12, 2022
Elaine Mae (Ledstrom) Erickson, of Crystal, formerly of Golden Valley passed away peacefully February 12, 2022 at age 92. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, George Erickson; mother, Laura Martin; father, Gunnar Ledstrom; daughter-in-law, Mary Erickson; and granddaughter, Kristin Mary Erickson. Elaine is survived by her children, Sandy Nieman, Ed Erickson (Carrie),...
David Kenneth Dallin
Feb 12, 2022
David Kenneth Dallin, 93, of Brooklyn Park peacefully passed away on February 12, 2022 with his family by his side.
Kenny is survived by Nancy Dallin(Jan Wolfe), Jim(Jeannine)Dallin, John (Sharon) Dwyer, Theresa Mancuso, Tim (Robbin) Dwyer, Kathleen Dwyer, Daniel (Wanda)Dwyer, Colleen ( Eric) Frietag, Lona’s children; all grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in...

Camille Dominique Marie Berns
Feb 11, 2022
Camille Dominique Marie Berns
We never really knew what “living loud” entailed until Camille burst into our life.
This little girl was a blonde explosion, that is, until she became a brunette explosion. As she spun through life, we nicknamed her Hurricane Camille, and she left an impact wherever she went....
Michael Douglas Henderson
Feb 11, 2022
Michael Douglas Henderson, age 67, of Golden Valley, MN passed away on 2/11/22.
He was born in Pueblo, CO, and met his wife there. In 1981 he and his wife moved to Minnesota.
Mike is survived by daughter, Jody Rachey, son-in-law, Troy Rachey and granddaughter, Rose Rachey.
He was preceded in death by...
Deanna D. Lien
Feb 9, 2022
Deanna D. Lien age 79 of Crystal. Loving mother, grandmother, and Godmother of many. Long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary and volunteer at N.E.A.R.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Dorothy and Donald Meister; brother, Bill Meister.
Survived by children, Brit (Chris) Lien and Dana Rootes; grandson, Jonny Rootes; granddaughter, Bre Lien;...
Charles P. (Charlie) Ekelund
Feb 9, 2022
June 24, 1935-February 9, 2022
Our dad was one of a kind. He lived a life full of hard work, amazing friends and a loving family. He will forever be known as a collector of all things, appreciator of a Ft. Myers Beach sunset, the evergreen landscape of Horseshoe Lake and anyone a little off-center....
Eugene John Stroebl
Feb 7, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene John Stroebl, age 70, of Plymouth, on February 7, 2022.
Survived by wife of 48 years, Janet; daughter, Katherine Lickteig (Mark); son, Thomas (Natasha); grandsons, Maximilian, Xavier, and Alexander Lickteig; siblings, Larry, Melanie Cardinal (Robert), Michael, and Marsha Everhardt (William); and many other relatives and...
Timothy Mark Sowieja
Feb 6, 2022
Timothy (Tim) Mark Sowieja, 46, of Maple Grove, Minnesota passed away on February 6, 2022. Tim was born on November 28, 1975 to Mark Sowieja and Lyn Sowieja in Waconia, Minnesota. In 2002, Tim married the love of his life, Jody (Thorne) Sowieja. They have two beautiful daughters, Ellie and Mady, who were Tim’s pride and joy. Tim had...
Carol (Hertzberg) Spelman
Feb 6, 2022
Carol was born and raised in NY.
She is survived by children, Kenneth Spelman Jr. (Terri), Lynn Spelman (Dianne Dingmann), Gregory Spelman (Erica) and Jennifer Harrison (James); grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Leona Hertzberg; brothers, Buddy and Al Hertzberg.
Carol worked for many years within the Mtka Schools, and upon...
John "Jack" E. Johnson
Feb 6, 2022
John Edward “Jack” Johnson, age 82, passed away on February 6, 2022 of congestive heart disease. Jack was born May 11, 1939 in Saint Paul, MN to Gunnar and Katherine Johnson. After graduating from Minnehaha Academy in 1957, he graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Business in 1962 and a Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering...
Margarete Carhill
Feb 5, 2022
Margarete Carhill, age 95, formerly of Robbinsdale. Preceded in death by husband, James. Survived by daughters, Gertrude (John) Lindemier and Mary (Ray) Iverson; grandchildren, Amy, Michele, Kelly, Todd and Tracy; great grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Bailey, Breanna, Joshua, Kelsey, Jacob and Mikayla; brother, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral 2:00 PM Sunday, Feb 20th with visitation beginning at 1:00...
Valerio "Val" Balma
Feb 5, 2022
Valerio "Val" Balma passed away on 2/05/2022.
He was born on 12/10/1942 in the family home in Caluso, Italy as the allies were bombing Torino. Val Immigrated to the United States at age 10 where he would later serve in the US Navy for 2 years on the USS Intrepid. He married wife, Barbara, and spent 45...

Craig T. Sunde
Feb 5, 2022
Craig T. Sunde, age 59 of Plymouth, formerly Decorah, passed away Feb 5, 2022.
He was preceded in death by parents, Carroll and Carmen; brothers, David and Donavon. He is survived by brother, Paul (Cindy); 3 nieces, 2 nephews, and his AME 37 brothers.
Funeral 2 PM Saturday, Feb 12 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church,...
Marian W. (Mueller) Rasmussen
Feb 4, 2022
Marian Wanda Rasmussen (Mueller) was born October 13, 1926 and raised in Watertown, MN, daughter of George and Bertha (Ninz) Mueller. She married Raymond Joseph Rasmussen on June 19, 1950. Their early years as a military family meant nine locations finally settling in Plymouth, MN in 1968 to be close to relatives. They raised five children and many cats....
Jennifer Lynn (Ratfield) Cone
Feb 4, 2022
Jennifer passed away on February 4th surrounded by her family after a 6-month battle with stage IV stomach cancer. Her cancer didn’t define her. She attacked her battle with the same characteristics she lived her life.
Jennifer was born on February 17th, 1982, the youngest child of Dwaine and Kathy. Jennifer had the most beautiful smile and...
Roger Butler
Feb 4, 2022
A video of Roger's service is available by clicking the "Click here to view video tribute" box below.
Roger N. Butler, age 94 of Hopkins, passed away on February 4, 2022.
Roger is preceded in death by wife, Ruby; parents, Ira and Emma Butler and 6 siblings. He is survived by son, David (Elizabeth); daughter,...
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