Obituaries
Richard Michael Besch
Dec 2, 2021
Richard (Dick) M. Besch, age 77, of Golden Valley was called home to our God on December 2, 2021.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Dianne (Janisch), of 55 years; children Thomas Besch (Julie), Christine Roberts, Anne Besch; grandchildren Aleeta Vizard, Wesley Roberts; Grant and Alex Besch and great-grandson Jonah; siblings Gary...

Janet R. Swanson
Dec 1, 2021
Janet R. Swanson, 71, of Brooklyn Park, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
Janet was a longtime, active member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brooklyn Center, serving as Parish Council President, chair of the Parish Finance Committee and being very active with the Fun Fest.
She is survived by husband, Don; son, Dennis Secara....
Joanne Marie (nee Faber) Pouliot
Dec 1, 2021
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David D. Holm
Dec 1, 2021
David Downing Holm
Born November 19, 1958, in Minneapolis, MN, passed away December 1, 2021 at the age of 63, surrounded by family.
Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Warm and kind, with a quick smile and greeting that made everyone he met feel special. Dave was an avid outdoorsman with a zest for life...
Beverly P. Matzka
Dec 1, 2021
Beverly P. Matzka
Love of life didn’t come to an end with her death, Beverly passed away Wed., Dec. 1, 2021 at the age of 85 surrounded by her loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Beverly had a passion for gardening, shopping, cooking and being generous to...
Robert Joseph Schoenecker
Nov 30, 2021
Robert J. (Bob) Schoenecker, age 87, of Edina, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home November 30, 2021.
Bob attended Dunwoody Trade School for carpentry, which became his life’s work.
He is survived by wife Marianne; sons Patrick (Anne) & Paul (Liz) Schoenecker; daughter Jean (Michael) Thompson; grandchildren Abigail, Molly (Jake), Michael, James, Claire,...
Alice Nadine Marsnik
Nov 30, 2021
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Alice Nadine Chamberlain Marsnik, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, died at home November, 30, 2021. In her last weeks, she expressed that her greatest wish was to spend the end of her life surrounded by her beloved children, grandchildren, friends,...
Richard "Dick" Balkus
Nov 30, 2021
**A recording of Richard's Memorial Service will be uploaded in the box below shortly after the conclusion of the service**
Richard “Dick” Balkus, age 80 of Fridley, passed away 11/30/2021. Preceded in death by parents, John and Edith Balkus.
Survived by wife, Nadene; daughters, Jody (Ryan) Farr and Brenna Balkus; grandson Ryken Farr;...
RoseMary L. Borgen
Nov 29, 2021
RoseMary Borgen, of St. Louis Park, age 90, passed away on November 29 at the Lyngblomsten Care Community in St. Paul. Rosie was born to parents Vincent and Veronica Witschen in St. Cloud MN on April 25, 1931. She graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral High School and married Adolph Borgen in 1952 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in St....
Edward Allen Anderson
Nov 29, 2021
Edward Allen Anderson August 12, 1930 To November 29, 2021
Ed Anderson passed away from natural causes at the age of 91. Ed was a life-long learner, actively curious about the world around him, a critical thinker with a keen sense of humor. He was best known for his pioneering role in Minnesota’s birth of...
Hildegarde C Palo
Nov 28, 2021
On November 28, 2021, Mom, Hildegarde C. Palo, finally got into the car with Dad, Rudy Palo, and sped off to heaven. We were not surprised that she made Dad wait, but only by the length of it. When we—Reed Palo, Anne Kline, and Stephen Palo—were growing up Mom always was the last in the Dodge Dart Swinger when...
Ruth M. Caron
Nov 28, 2021
Caron, Ruth M. Caron, age 93, a life-long resident of New Hope, died peacefully on November 28, 2021.
She was preceded in death by sons Wayne and Dan Caron, and grandson Matt.
Ruth is survived by children Dick (Celia) Caron, Linda (Larry) Stull, Jack (Denise) Caron, & Ron (Shelly) Caron; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren,...
Richard L. Mueller
Nov 27, 2021
Richard L. Mueller, age 81 of Maple Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully November 27 th , 2021 surrounded in love by his family.
Rich was born October 28 th , 1940 in Joliet, Illinois.
He married Sandra Mentch in 1965. They lived in Joliet, Illinois and the St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri areas before...
Joseph Paul Franzen
Nov 27, 2021
Joseph Paul Franzen
January 25, 1942 – November 27, 2021
Joseph (Joe) P. Franzen, age 79 of Plymouth, passed away at his daughter’s home in California on Saturday, November 27 th , 2021. Joe is survived by his children, Mark (Alison) Franzen, Michelle (Matt) Mead, and Charlene Franzen; grandchildren, Evan, Aidan,...
Sheila A. Coy
Nov 26, 2021
Sheila A. Coy, age 87 of Golden Valley.
Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Don and great grandson, Fletcher Phillips. Survived by son, Sean (Celeste) Coy; daughter, Betsy (Eric) Burgeson; sons, Bill Coy & Tim (Lisa) Coy; grandchildren, Haley (Matthew) Phillips, Ted Coy, Jack Burgeson, MD, Heidi Burgeson, Sage Coy (Max Evans), Aidan Coy, Hannah...
Madeline Virginia (Erickson) Gardner
Nov 26, 2021
Survived by daughter, Linda (Jeff) Ormond; sons, Steve Gardner and Mike (Judy) Gardner; granddaughters, Kelly (Billy) Drummond, Katie Ormond, Jennifer (Tyler) Hastings, Andrea Gardner; grandson, Danny Gardner; great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Cynthia Kay Granger
Nov 26, 2021
Cynthia Kay Granger, age 65, died at home without pain on Nov. 26, 2021, with her daughter, son-in-law, and friend of many years, Tim Zweber, at her side.
Cyndi was a strong, smart woman, who had a beautiful smile and never said anything bad about anyone. She had fought breast cancer since 2011, and her treatment nurses...
Sheila Louise Marquis
Nov 25, 2021
Sheila Louise (Rekdahl) Marquis, age 66, of Big Lake, passed away on November 25th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 9 th , 1955, to Donald and Marylu in St Louis Park, MN. Sheila and her husband, Scott, wed on July 7 th , 1990, and together they raised their beautiful daughters,...
Laslo Nemeth
Nov 25, 2021
The funeral Mass and Graveside services will be livestreamed - See links below
Please be aware that there can be a slight delay in the broadcast.
If the broadcast does not appear on time, it is being recorded and will be posted soon.
Bernice Sophie Schroeder
Nov 24, 2021
Bernice (Hahn) Schroeder
Bernice was born on May 29, 1928, in Watkins, MN to Theodore and Annie Hahn. She was one of seven children. She had four brothers and two sisters; one sister passed away as an infant. She went to Holy Angels Grade School then to Tech High School in St. Cloud. She graduated on her...
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