Obituaries

Linda L. Oelfke

Linda L. Oelfke

May 14, 2022

Linda L Oelfke, age 72 of Brooklyn Center passed away on May 14th at Methodist Hospital.

She was born on Oct. 30th, 1949 in Minneapolis MN to Art & Donna McGregor. She graduated from South HS in 1967 and from the U of Minnesota in 1971 with a degree in elementary education.  Linda married her husband, Rick,...

Loren Gordon Smith

Loren Gordon Smith

May 12, 2022

Loren Gordon Smith, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away May 12, 2022. He was born August 3rd, 1957 in Edina. Loren attended North Central University and married Kimberly 1980 and moved to Robbinsdale where they started their family.

Known as the “John Wayne” for Jesus, Loren lived a life unapologetic of his beliefs and demonstrated his...

Ronald C Eisenzimmer

Ronald C Eisenzimmer

May 11, 2022

Age 78, of Brooklyn Park, passed away May 11, 2022. Ron grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from North High. He served in the Navy during Vietnam, was a proud member of IBEW local 292, coached many youth sports and was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He battled courageously in the last months of his life and...

Richard "Rich" Charles Sinkler

Richard "Rich" Charles Sinkler

May 11, 2022

Richard “Rich” C. Sinkler, age 83, of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2022.

A proud Navy veteran and 40+ year employee of Metro Mold.

For those of you who knew Rich, you know how full of life he was. He was always laughing, smiling, and joking.  He was a hard worker who was...

Judy Joy Erickson

Judy Joy Erickson

May 10, 2022

to watch a video of the service click here . The first part of the video is a photo collage, the second part is the service.

Judy Joy Erickson (Tsatsos)

Sunrise:  March 2, 1956                     Sunset:  May 10, 2022

Judy Erickson of Golden Valley/Crystal enjoyed the company of close family and friends...

John "Jack" Kruse

John "Jack" Kruse

May 10, 2022

John (“Jack”) Patrick Kruse

On Tuesday May 10, 2022, Jack Kruse, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 21.

Jack was an exuberant, inquisitive, and fun-loving child who had an amazing zest for life. An animal lover and avid reader, he spent his elementary years at Holy Family Academy where he first...

Jacqueline H. Attleson

Jacqueline H. Attleson

May 8, 2022

Jacqueline H. Attleson, 90, of Oak Grove, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

An active volunteer at Cafesjian’s Carousel at Como Park, she taught preschool at a Montessori school. Jackie was a longtime member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church.  She was passionate about her cats and loved walking and the many...

David P. Schwark

David P. Schwark

May 8, 2022

David P. Schwark age 79 of Cushing formerly of Plymouth.

Survived by his loving wife, Kathy; sons, Brian and Derek (Kelly); grandchildren, Allie and Austin; nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by his son, Chad; parents, Violet and Paul; sister, Kay Harris; brothers, Herb, Rodger and Gene.

Memorial service 12...

Ramon C. Devora

Ramon C. Devora

May 6, 2022

Ramon C. Devora, age 99 of Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by wife Connie.

Survived by son Alex (Sue) Devora; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Mary Jackson.

Latin Requiem High Mass 11AM Thursday, May 12 at The Church of the Sacred Heart, 4087 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale with visitation one hour prior to Mass.

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Edwin R. Brenna

Edwin R. Brenna

May 6, 2022

Edwin R. Brenna, of Medicine Lake, born 4/26/23, passed away 5/06/22.

He was preceded in death by wife, Mae; companion and partner of 26 years, Carolyn Hansrude; parents, Soren and Ingrid; brothers, George, Sverre, Clarence and Harold; sister, Lillian Begin; sister-in-law, Kathryn Brenna.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Past Commander...

Nicholas E. Keefe

Nicholas E. Keefe

May 5, 2022

Nick was a generous soul with a fervent belief in Jesus as his Lord and Savior.  He was preceded in death by his father and mother Richard and Dolores Keefe.  He is survived by his sister Julie and his brothers Mike, Paul, Tim, Tom, Jim, and Greg, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Liturgy of...

John A. Gagnon

John A. Gagnon

May 4, 2022

John A. Gagnon age 90 of Brooklyn Park formerly of Brooklyn Center.

John served in the USAF and retired from the Minneapolis Police Department.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Marion and second wife, Dorothy; infant son, Ken; grandson, William; his parents, Aurelia and Henry; sister, Lorraine Warzeha; two brothers, Bob and...

Mary Ann (Voight)  Hamel

Mary Ann (Voight) Hamel

May 3, 2022

Mary Ann (Voight) Hamel age 89 of New Hope.

Preceded in death by husband, James; parents, Mable and John Voight; three sisters and five brothers.

Survived by children, Joanne (John) Hoffmann, Barbara Guyer, Nancy (Paul) Freed, Scott (Sandy) Hamel, Judy (Marty) Grotberg, Paula (Jerry) Cogswell and Paul (Jennifer) Hamel; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Ken...

James J. Ryan

James J. Ryan

May 3, 2022

James J. Ryan of Golden Valley, born July 27th, 1951, passed away on May 3, 2022 at J A Wedum Hospice Center at 8:30 pm.

Jim was born in Robbinsdale Minnesota at North Memorial Hospital. He moved with his family to Golden Valley when his sister Mary was born in 1955 and lived there his whole life....

Mark Francis Mandile

Mark Francis Mandile

May 1, 2022

On Sunday, May 1, 2022, Mark Francis Mandile passed away from complications following heart surgery.  Born on November 21, 1957, Mark was 64 years old and lived in the Bryn Mawr area of Minneapolis.  He was preceded in death by his parents Dominic and Irene Mandile.  He is survived by his brothers Michael (Nikki), Patrick (Judy), John; his sister...

Frank P. Fourre

Frank P. Fourre

Apr 30, 2022

Frank P. Fourre, 91, of Plymouth, passed away April 30, 2022.

Frank grew up in North Mpls and attended Patrick Henry High School and the University of Minnesota. He served in the US Army during the Korean War Era in occupied Germany with the 2nd Armored Division 1952-1953. He was a life member of the Prior Lake...

Jacqueline A. (Fox) Darst (nee Kram)

Jacqueline A. (Fox) Darst (nee Kram)

Apr 30, 2022

Jacqueline A. “Jackie” Fox (nee Kram) Darst, 86, of Mendota Heights, formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Jackie enjoyed outdoor and social activities, including tennis, biking, golf and kayaking.  She also enjoyed theater, music, volunteering, dancing and special times with family, friends and grandchildren.

She is survived by children, Greg,...

Rosella M Seiwert

Rosella M Seiwert

Apr 29, 2022

Born in 1924 in Kent, MN to Robert and Rose Boardman, Rosella and her six siblings grew up in Barnsville, MN.  A graduate of North Dakota State University (formerly the Agriculture College), Rosella taught school in a one-room school house in Durbin, ND.  She would marry Leo Seiwert, the oldest brother of two of her students, and eventually move...

Houv Kaing

Houv Kaing

Apr 29, 2022

Kaing, Houv (Age 62) of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away on Friday April 29, 2022. He was born in Battambang, Cambodia as the second son of Nay Kaing and Kim Taing. The Kaing family immigrated to the U.S.A in 1979; residing in the Saint Paul area for several decades.

He was proceeded in death by his parents:...

Arthur Eugene Jensen

Arthur Eugene Jensen

Apr 27, 2022

Arthur E. Jensen passed away at the age of 85 at his home in Monticello, MN on Wednesday, April 27th 2022. He married the love of his life Mary St. John on June 1, 1957. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ella Jensen, father, Elmer Jensen, and brother Wayne Jensen. He is survived by his...