Obituaries

Jennifer Lynn (Ratfield)  Cone

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

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,...

Constance J. Nix

Constance J. Nix

Feb 3, 2022

A recording of Connie's service is available by clicking the "Please Click Here to Watch Video Tribute" box below.

Constance J. Nix, age 95 of New Hope passed away 2/3/22.  Preceded in death by husband, Warren; daughter, Karen Campbell; son, Gordon Nix; parents, Conrad and Clara Otteson; sister, Helen Feist; and brothers, Wally, Gordy, Charles and Lyle...

Beverly Ann (Kniefel)  Dimberio

Beverly Ann (Kniefel) Dimberio

Feb 3, 2022

Beverly Ann Kniefel was born on  July 9, 1936, (one of the hottest days in recorded history) to Alvin and Eva Kniefel in Owatonna, Minnesota.  She was the oldest of five children.  Bev graduated from Owatonna High School  in 1954 and went on to further her education at the University of Minnesota – Duluth where she graduated with a...

Mary Ann (Windsperger)  Gagner

Mary Ann (Windsperger) Gagner

Feb 3, 2022

Beloved “Gram” went home to heaven at age 91 of natural causes.

Mary will be greatly missed by grandchildren, Kelly Wilson, Becky (Blake) Swenson, Brian (Laney) Otten; great-grandchildren, Jonah Wilson and Lettie Otten; daughters by marriage, Mary Jo Gagner and Joyce Noon; son-in-law, Don Otten; many other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by husband,...

Elaine Rose Mead

Elaine Rose Mead

Jan 31, 2022

Mead, Elaine Rose Martin,

born May 22, 1926 in Albertville, MN died January 31, 2022, Wayzata, MN. Preceded in death by parents Alfred and Flora Martin; siblings Emery, Richard, Sylvia, Cyril, Adeline, Odell, Maudeste, Camille, Marcella, Willard, and Rose. Survived by daughter Natalie Rose Mead and siblings Earl and Edmond. Married to Robert C. Mead for 28...

Valerian C. (Val, Larry, Kingfisher)  Engelmeier

Valerian C. (Val, Larry, Kingfisher) Engelmeier

Jan 30, 2022

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Valerian “Val”, “Larry”, “KingFish” C. Engelmeier, age 96 of Robbinsdale.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary Ellen; parents, Pauline and Albert Engelmeier.

Survived by daughters,...

Welby F. Clemmer

Welby F. Clemmer

Jan 29, 2022

Welby Francis “Frank” Clemmer, of Golden Valley, MN was born February 4, 1934 in Fargo, ND and died January 29, 2022 in St. Louis Park, MN. He was 87 and preceded in death by parents Welby “Webb” Francis Clemmer and Clarice Nelson Clemmer, sisters Bergit Clemmer and Barbara Clemmer Graziano, and nephew Welby Alexander Gliszinski.

Frank is...

Patricia Ann Muyres

Patricia Ann Muyres

Jan 28, 2022

Patricia Muyres left this world on January 28, 2022, 86 years of age, the way she lived—leaning in for the next adventure. As an educator, advocate, and artist, Pat celebrated the endless small miracles of life.

Born the eldest of six children and beloved by a large extended family, Pat was always up for a party. But...

John Crosby II

John Crosby II

Jan 28, 2022

John Crosby, a former educator, teacher and community leader, died on January 28 at age 86. He was deeply committed to teaching, as well as a lifelong leader in education and urban development.

John was the youngest of 5 children (Charlie, Albert, Anne, Esther and John) born to Albert and Esther Crosby in Minneapolis on November 29,...

Thomas A. Hayden

Thomas A. Hayden

Jan 28, 2022

Thomas A. Hayden (Tom), 82 of Maple Grove, formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022.  Tom is preceded in death by infant daughter, Nicole; brothers Jim, Bill and sister Mary Jo.

Tom is survived by wife of 62 years, Kathy; children Kevin and Mika (James) Kunz; grandchildren Emily (Chris) Beard, Patrick (Amanda), Hayden, Meghan,...

Helen K. Shaker (Schadel, Wilson)

Helen K. Shaker (Schadel, Wilson)

Jan 27, 2022

SHAKER, HELEN K. (Schadel, Wilson) After a 99 year journey, Helen passed away on January 27, 2022. From St. Louis Park, formerly St. Paul and most recently residing at St. Therese At Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park. Proceeded in death by husband Daniel Shaker, parents Joseph and Magdelene Schadel and brother Richard Schadel. Helen was a big sports fan...

Marla Jean (Berry)  Moody

Marla Jean (Berry) Moody

Jan 27, 2022

Marla J. Moody, age 72 of Crystal.

Preceded in death by husband, Merlin and parents, William and Elaine Berry.

Survived by daughter, Brenna; son, Ross; grandson, Kaleb; granddaughters, Jessa, Trynity and Skylar; 2 brothers; other family and friends.

Private family interment.

James C. Wehmhoff

James C. Wehmhoff

Jan 27, 2022

Wehmhoff, James C.

Age 80 of Maple Grove, passed away January 27, 2022.  He is survived by his wife Bonita (nee Bottema); Son Tom, his wife Rochelle and their children Erika (Alex), David and Pete;  Daughter Janet Rein,  and her husband Joe and their daughter Allison; Son Mike and his wife Jessie and...

Doretha Riser Barrett

Doretha Riser Barrett

Jan 25, 2022

Doretha Riser Barrett, 58, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lydia and an aunt Betty Jean. Doretha is survived by her husband, Chico Barrett; daughters, Tiffaney, Ebonie and Brittany: several grandchildren; father, Arthur McKnight; sisters, Shelia, Autherine, Pam and Crystal; brother, Mannie.

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Mary Iona (Andring)  Schuller

Mary Iona (Andring) Schuller

Jan 25, 2022

Iona Schuller, age 98 of Golden Valley, passed away January 25, 2022.

Survived by sons James and Dale Schuller; 7 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; brother Robert Andring and sister Edith Varner.

Preceded in death by husband LeRoy, Parents Harry and Grace Andring, brothers Jack, Ralph, and Lyle Andring, sisters Helen Andring, Dolores Hovelson and...

Kenneth Wayne Wurzburger

Kenneth Wayne Wurzburger

Jan 25, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Wurzburger, 87, passed away peacefully from pneumonia complications January 25, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society, New Hope surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Monday February 7 at the Church of the Holy Family, 5900 W. Lake Street, St. Louis Park, with interment following at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Bridget Marie Smith

Bridget Marie Smith

Jan 24, 2022

Bridget Marie Smith. Born February 17th, 1989, died at the age of 32 on January 24, 2022.

Preceded in death by her father, Thomas; grandparents, Owen and Catherine Lamb and Don and Penny Smith. Survived by her mother, Theresa; sister, Elizabeth; boyfriend, Colin Ulmer; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and of course her “zoo”....

Daniel P. Cook

Daniel P. Cook

Jan 24, 2022

Daniel P. “Dan” Cook, age 75 of Brooklyn Center, passed away January 24, 2022.

Survived by wife Joan Cook; children Lisa Strauch (Rob), Pam Cook, Michael Cook (Denise); grandchildren Adam (Katie) Strauch & Gage Strauch; great grandchildren Kylee, Aleciah, Aidah, Kayden, Daniel, and Ayden; siblings Gary Cook, Linda Fox, Joe Cook (Cheri); brother-in-law Don Wehseler.

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Susanne Jeanne Baumtrog

Susanne Jeanne Baumtrog

Jan 24, 2022

Survived by siblings, Anne Juster, Michael (Glenda), Paul (Kathrynne), Dan (Linda), Joseph, Andrew (Jodi) Baumtrog, Marianne Pichotta, David (Brenda) Baumtrog; sisters-in-law, Audrey and Peggy Baumtrog; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Marilyn Baumtrog; brother, Tom Baumtrog; nieces, Melissa and Janet; nephew, Corey.

Susanne was an RN in the NICU at...