Dianne Lee (Ress) Verkennes

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...

Lorraine A. Rickett

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...

Donald Edward Reinke

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...

Laura J. Caspers

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...

Carol (Geissler) Bischel

Mar 1, 2022

Carol A. Bischel

Age 74, of Crystal, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022.

Survived by loving husband of 54 years, Thomas; sons, Brian (Lisa) and Gary (Kathy); four grandchildren, Angela, Ryan, Charlie and Brandon; two brothers, Duane (Betty) and Curt (Dianne).

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Carolynn M. (Wosje) Johnson

Feb 28, 2022

Carolynn Mary (Wosje) Johnson age 52 of Golden Valley on February 28, 2022.

Survived by her daughters, Kayla, Carly and Haley Johnson; parents, Carol and Duane Wosje; sister, Marylou (Eric) Bentley; brothers, Jerry (Heidi), Jeff (Tery), Scott (Kathy) and Steve Wosje; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorial service 11 AM, Saturday, April 9 at...

Robert "Bob" Gene Reinhardt

Feb 28, 2022

Robert Gene “Bob", Reinhardt, age 85 of St. Louis Park, MN (originally of Nelson, WI), died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 28, 2022.

Survived by wife of 65 years, Janice (Serum), and children Perry (Jerilyn) Reinhardt, Dn. Jim (Nadine) Reinhardt, Jennifer (John) Theis, Brian (Anne) Reinhardt, and Bill (Carolyn) Reinhardt. Bob had 29...

James E. McCabe

Feb 28, 2022

James E. McCabe, 79, of Bloomington, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022.  "For now I'm free".

He loved Joan, The Wind Beneath His Wings, their first trip Lake Louise, Canada, Alaskan Cruise, mining for gold, Orchestral Hall, being at home, reading, books, collecting books, collector of things, extremely organized, crossword puzzles, birthdays, great card giver, sharing a...

Stanley A. (Specs) Van Blaricom

Feb 27, 2022

Stanley "Specs" A. Van Blaricom age 90 of Plymouth, passed away on February 27, 2022.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Delores; parents, David and Ida; siblings, Dorothy, Taylor, Idell, Mardacie and Harriet; sons-in-law, Jamie Taylor and Ty Wilson.

Survived by son, Larry (Wendy); daughters, Lorelei Davis, Claudia Taylor and Carla...

Rosemarie Elizabeth Echtenkamp

Feb 26, 2022

Rosemarie Elizabeth Echtenkamp passed away peacefully surrounded by her family early Saturday morning, February 26, 2022, at the age of 71. She was born on March 15, 1950, in Stuttgart, Germany to Else and Ferdinand Franz and immigrated to the United States with her parents and sister, Alide in 1951, residing in Mt. Morris, NY for a short period...

Mark Joseph Davy

Feb 26, 2022

Davy, Mark J. age 78 of Edina, passed away Feb. 26.

Survived by beloved wife of 53 years, Joan, who he met freshman year in college; daughter, Maureen Tesch (Daren); son, Michael (Whitney); grandchildren: Anna, Christian, Claire and Elowyn; brother Joseph (Colleen), 3 nephews. Preceded in death by daughter Anne, mother Margaret, father Joseph, sister Mary, brother...

Barton Greenwood

Feb 26, 2022

Barton L. Greenwood,  age 71 of Golden Valley. Survived by wife, Chris; children, Matt (Nina), Nick (Tarilyn), Katie (Torsten); 5 grandchildren. Memorial Service 11 AM Thursday, March 3 at St. Joseph Parish Center, 8701 36th Ave. N., New Hope with visitation 1 hour prior to service.

Please note: The Star Tribune obituary date was printed incorrect. The...

Edith J. (Andring) Varner

Feb 25, 2022

Varner, Edith J. “Toots” (Andring)

Age 87 of Golden Valley.  Survived by sons Bruce, Steven (Vicki), and Wayne.  Grandchildren Ryan, Collin, Maggie, Blair, and Lindsay.  7 great grandchildren; brother Robert Andring.  Preceded in death by husband Bill, parents Harry and Grace Andring, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, March 4 at...

Emily Pearl Shellum

Feb 25, 2022

Emily Pearl Shellum, 68 of Maple Grove, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.

She was preceded in death by parents, Earl and Barbara Anderson.

Emily is survived by husband, Paul; sons, Bryce and Ryan; siblings, Glenn (Laurie) Anderson, Cheryl Johnson, Danal Anderson and Casey (Kim) Anderson; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other...

Elmer Leo Czech

Feb 22, 2022

Elmer L. Czech

Age 93 and long-time resident of Golden Valley, MN passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Elmer Leo Czech was born December 24, 1928, in Opole, MN in a little farmhouse to the late Frank and Ada (Wochnick) Czech. He attended grade school in Opole, MN, Junior High...

Kathleen K. Newell

Feb 22, 2022

Kathleen K. Newell, age 78, of New Hope passed away February 22, 2022.

Kathy enjoyed playing golf, cheering on the Minnesota Wild & Golden Gopher hockey teams, and spending time with her family, friends, and Woodridge community. She will be remembered for her good heart and sense of humor.

Survived by children, Sean (Julie) Newell,...

Georgianne (Goblirsch) Gonderinger

Feb 22, 2022

Georgianne Gonderinger, or Gigi to those who knew her, passed away on February 22, 2022, after a brief illness. She was 65. Gigi is survived by her husband, Charles (Chuck) Gonderinger; and her children and grandchildren, Danielle Gonderinger, with her husband, Michael Dermott and their two children Samuel and Rosalynn; Brittany Morel, with her husband, Kevin and their daughter,...

Scott Anthony Blumb

Feb 22, 2022

Scott A. Blumb, age 61, of St. Francis passed away February 22, 2022.

Survived by wife, Terri; children, Nicholas (Anna) Blumb, Melissa (Daniel) Goebel, Tanya (Konrad) Sjoblom, Michelle (Tony) Kremer, Vicki (Leo) Donovan, Michael (Amanda) Gephart, Dante Blumb & Selena Blumb; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; mother, Mary Blumb; brothers, Todd Blumb, Tim (Jolene) Blumb, Randy (Miria) Blumb,...

Kathryn L. Weiner

Feb 21, 2022

Age 48 of Maple Grove, passed away from cancer February 21, 2022. Her spirit is now at peace.

Kate prided herself on putting family and friends first. Though her life was shorter than expected it was very full.

Kate grew up a Charger and a Spartan at Churchill High School and Michigan State University. She...

Ava R. Howard

Feb 21, 2022

So loved by her parents, Carmen and Jim Howard; brother, Harry Howard and sister, Haley Howard; her many aunts, uncles and cousins; her beloved cats, Biscuit and Butter.

Preceded in death by her grandparents and her uncle, Don.

Memorial service Sat. 11 AM at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel; 15800 37th Ave. N., Plymouth.

Visitation...