Obituaries

Paula Wagner

Paula Wagner

May 30, 2025

Wagner, Paula Lynn

Passed away on Friday, May 30th at the age of 71. She is survived in her passing by her husband, Paul; Children, Dustin (Ashley) and Taylor (Luke); Grandchildren, Dominic, Jaxson, Kaven, Kennedy, and Carter; siblings, Mike, Mark, Bobby, Sara and John. Paula is preceded in death by her parents as well as her sister, Barb Ruikka.

 A funeral service...

Douglas Vevea

Douglas Vevea

May 30, 2025

74, of Minneapolis, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born to Lawrence and Juanita Vevea on April 24, 1951 in New Prague, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Juanita; and brother and sister in law, Russell and Judy Vevea. Douglas is survived by his sister, Joyce Burt (John); brother, Mark Vevea (Debra);...

Lorna T. Begin

Lorna T. Begin

May 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lorna Begin

Lorna Begin was born in 1921 to Walter and Elsie Kitzman. She was the second youngest of five sisters—Arvila, Helen, Olive, Lorna, and Gloria—and spent her early years on the family farm in Buffalo and later in Princeton, Minnesota.

In 1940, Lorna moved to Minneapolis and married the love of her life, Bob Begin. Together they...

Sarah Beth Casey

Sarah Beth Casey

May 24, 2025

Casey, Sarah Beth

age 59, of Osseo, MN, passed away on May 24, 2025. Preceded in death by her mother, Kathleen Casey. Survived by her father, Joseph Casey; stepmother, Delphine Casey; sister, Anne Casey-Letourneau & her beloved dog, Cleo Rose. 

A Celebration of Life will be Sat., June 7th, 2025, from 1pm to 3 pm. Please come & share your Sarah stories....

Roger D. Betlach

Roger D. Betlach

May 23, 2025

Roger D. Betlach, age 75 of Rogers, died peacefully of Parkinson’s disease on May 23, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Marjorie Betlach.

He is survived by his wife Mary; children Liz Glock (Stu), Peggy Worel (Ken), and Tim Betlach (Mandy); grandchildren Sophie, Josh, Lilly, Kelsey, Layla and Griffin; brother Ron Betlach (Marilyn); nephew Dustin Betlach; niece...

Treacy Van De Wynkel

Treacy Van De Wynkel

May 22, 2025

Treacy Colleen (Masterson) Van De Wynkel, age 77, of Chanhassen, MN and Spooner, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Lorraine Masterson, and her niece, Lindsey Masterson.

Treacy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Darrell; son, Ryan; daughter, Katy...

Chad Allen Dudinsky

Chad Allen Dudinsky

May 22, 2025

Chad Allen Dudinsky 55 yrs old. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chad Dudinsky at his home in Maple Grove, MN on May 22, 2025. Chad was a beloved father, son and friend whose warmth, humor and outgoing nature touched the hearts of many. Chad grew up in Plymouth MN and graduated from Armstrong High...

Zachary Neal Knutson

Zachary Neal Knutson

May 21, 2025

Age 27 of Maple Grove, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2025.

Survived by parents, Vaughn & Tammy Knutson; grandparents, Jerry & Lue Knutson; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends & his dog, Harker. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Donald & Marge Loye; great-grandparents, Ted & Marilyn Kluck & uncle, Steven Loye.

A graduate from 2016 Osseo High School. Zach...

Elizabeth Pierce

Elizabeth Pierce

May 21, 2025

Elizabeth J "Betty" Pierce, age 89 of Brooklyn Park passed away 5/21/25. Beloved wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. Preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Jack. Survived by children, Tom, Beth and Amy (Tim) Holtan; grandchildren, Jessica (John), Rachel (Brian), Daniel, Samantha, Sarah, Maria, Chloe (Tyler) and Nick (Nicole); 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Betty was a 1957 graduate...

Sheila Mason

Sheila Mason

May 21, 2025

To watch the livestream of Sheila's Mass, please click on the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/@stjosephofthelakes

(The streaming video goes live 5 minutes before the Funeral Mass begins and will have the opening funeral screen showing with no audio until the actual start of the funeral Mass. After the Mass is finished, the recorded video will remain on the YouTube channel).



With great sorrow, we...

David Allen Bakke

David Allen Bakke

May 21, 2025

The service will be livestreamed by the church.   Please click the link to watch   Livestream Link     You may also find a copy of the service folder at the bottom of this notice.

David Allen Bakke, age 84 of New Hope, passed away from kidney disease on May 21, 2025 with family by his side. Pre deceased by his...

Baby Ezekial Rae Michael Miranda Jellum

Baby Ezekial Rae Michael Miranda Jellum

May 20, 2025

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel, 15800 37th Avenue North Plymouth 55446. 

Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 

Interment at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Minneapolis. 

Diane Drawert

Diane Drawert

May 20, 2025

Diane Renee Drawert passed away in Plymouth, MN, on May 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 4, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN, to parents Lloyd and Norma Drawert.

Diane is survived by her husband, Peter Crist; children, Nathan (Camry) Crist and Leeah Crist; grandchildren, Kaira, Miles, Chase, Joshua, and Caleb; sister Julie (Ken) Hoyme;...

Mary Anne Carter

Mary Anne Carter

May 17, 2025

age 80 of Minnetonka, passed away on May 17, 2025.

Survived by daughters, Amy (Rob) Libbey & Sara (Ben) Stenzel; grandchildren, James, Elizabeth, Thomas & Annie Libbey, Eddie, Henry, Meg & Kate Stenzel; sister, Nancy (Rick) DeSchepper; nieces, Rachel & Nicole. Preceded in Death by parents, Bob & Grace Carter; brother, Tom Carter.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Weds. June 4th,...

Suzanne Marie Ramier

Suzanne Marie Ramier

May 16, 2025

age 60, died surrounded by her children, Jacqueline and George, on Friday, May 16th, 2025. 

Suz spent her winters in southern Louisiana, with the Oliviers - the southern branch of the Ramier Family. Suz desperately wanted to return home in May to see family and friends. She endured the 21-hour road trip from one end of the Mississippi to the other....

Joseph "Joe" A. Battaglia Jr.

Joseph "Joe" A. Battaglia Jr.

May 15, 2025

Joseph A. Battaglia Jr., age 65 of Minnetonka, passed away at home May 15, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Dee Battaglia; brother, Jeff Battaglia and nephew, Andrew Beddor.

Survived by siblings, Gail (Jim) O’Rourke, Bruce (Bonnie) Battaglia, Diane (Mike) Beddor, Michael (Carla) Battaglia and Steven (Patti) Battaglia; Aunt, Mary Battaglia; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, many cousins,...

Mary Lamb

Mary Lamb

May 15, 2025

"Love is attention."

Mary died victorious, surrounded by family after a defiantly joyful three-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer.

An incredible listener full of creative vitality, 'Baba' inspired all who knew her; first as a sister to her six siblings and a gifted stage actress, then a devoted mother to her two children and champion of young hearts for over 22 years at...

Suzanne Glodek

Suzanne Glodek

May 13, 2025

Suzie Glodek, 1945-2025 (If you’ve done the math, please just tell the grandkids she’s 19 as she’s led them to believe that for many years.) She bravely battled multiple myeloma for 6 ½ years then bravely made the decision to enter hospice care. She passed away at home, right where she wanted to be.

She was born into a big family,...

Marilyn "Lyn" LaCoursiere

Marilyn "Lyn" LaCoursiere

May 10, 2025

Marilyn “Lyn” LaCoursiere, age 88, of Osseo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

She is survived by her children Del Rey (Jamie) Loven, Val (Dan) Thayer, Bill (Sheri) Loven, and Jeff (Melissa) Loven; seven grandchildren: Danielle, Sarah, Pier Anneliese, Cameron, Dylan, Devin, and Ella; and eight great-grandchildren: Colton, Kaden Daniel, Trey, Kaia, Kaden Christopher, Israel, Ryden, and Luke....

Charles and Carole Eidem

Charles and Carole Eidem

2025

To view the Recording of the Funeral Service, Please Click on the Link Below

Funeral Service for Charles and Carole Eidem



Charles Eidem (born April 4, 1947) and Carole Eidem (born February 20, 1947), lifelong partners in love and life, passed away together on May 9, 2025. Married for over five decades, Charles and Carole shared a bond defined by devotion to...