Obituaries

Derek  Jon Haehnel

Derek Jon Haehnel

Nov 16, 2021

On Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, Derek Jon Haehnel passed away in his home at the age of 36 after a long battle with melanoma.

Derek was born on May 15th, 1985, in St. Paul to Brian and Karen Haehnel.  His mom remembers him as a beautiful blue-eyed baby boy who turned in to quite the terror.  He...

Kathy Hanson

Kathy Hanson

Nov 16, 2021

Kathryn (Fanning) Hanson, age 96, of St. Louis Park, passed away at home November 16, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband of 51 years, Gregory Hanson and son-in-law Mark Schabert.

Survived by children Hugh (Mary) Hanson, Mary Schabert, Peter (Kate) Hanson. Katie (Scott) Thuleen and Ann (Tom) Persico; 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

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Sona  Lea Kleppe

Sona Lea Kleppe

Nov 16, 2021

Sona Lea Kleppe was born in Benson, MN on October 22, 1940. Over her next 81 years, she would go on to live a life of faith, gratitude and love that centered around her family and friends.

Even at an early age, Sona gave of her time, helping care for her younger sister Sandi. After graduating from...

Margaret  Anne (Peg)  Jensen

Margaret Anne (Peg) Jensen

Nov 15, 2021

Margaret Anne (Peg) Jensen, age 92, of St. Louis Park, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.

She attended Gustavus Adolphus and graduated from the Swedish Hospital. Peg was a Recovery Room RN at Methodist Hospital for many years.

She was committed to her faith and loved the Lord.

Peg enjoyed traveling, baking, crosswords,...

Scott  C. Gilyard

Scott C. Gilyard

Nov 15, 2021

Scott Clifford Gilyard, age 60 of Corcoran.

Survived by his loving wife, Lisa; children, Brita (Zach) Erickson, Lars (Bella) Gilyard and Anders Gilyard; grandson, Finn Erickson; parents, Janis and Russell Gilyard; sister, Pam Melenich; niece, Ohnica Melenich and nephew, Tommy Melenich.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Lillian and Clifford Gilyard, Jeanette and Ray Peterson, and...

Mary  L. (Cassidy)  Gustafson

Mary L. (Cassidy) Gustafson

Nov 14, 2021

Mary L. (Cassidy) Gustafson Mary is survived by children, Michael E. (Mary) Gustafson, Laura M. (Alberto) Zaldivar, Sandy V. Oestreich, Tom G. (Shari) Gustafson; daughter-in-law Julie Gustafson; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by husband Eugene; daughter Dianne; son Jimmy; daughter-in-law Jackie Gustafson; grandson...

Sally  Jean Olsen

Sally Jean Olsen

Nov 14, 2021

Sally Jean Olsen, 82, of Mpls, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by husband, Robert; son, Robb; parents, Howard and Millie Patten.

Sally is survived by children, Barry (Randi Kay), Kimberly Huff, Randy (Allison), Chris (Shari), Nick (Mary) and Noelle (Mo) Miner; 22 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren;...

Melvin  L. Botzet

Melvin L. Botzet

Nov 12, 2021

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Melvin L. Botzet, age 84 of Crystal passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021, with his wife of 62 years at his side.

Melvin was raised in Belle River, MN and...

Delories  Jean Williams

Delories Jean Williams

Nov 11, 2021

Delories J. Williams

age 90, of Crystal passed away November 11, 2021.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard (Dick) Williams, and daughter in law, Vickie Williams.

Survived by sons, Mike Williams, Jim Williams and wife, Pam, Mark Williams, Pat Williams and wife, Margaret; daughters, Hari Dharam Khalsa and husband, Har Har...

Norm "Butch" A. Coone

Norm "Butch" A. Coone

Nov 10, 2021

Coone, Norm "Butch" A., age 64 of New Hope, passed away 11/10/21.  Preceded in death by his father, Norman E. Coone.  Survived by wife, Ann; daughter, Annie (Ryan) Luepke; son, Steve (Trish) Coone; step-children, Krissy (Keith) Dieruff, Joe (Stacey) McConnell and Patrick (Lindsey) McConnell; 17 grandchildren; mother, Jean Efron; brothers, Larry Coone, Paul (Vicki) Coone, niece, Chelsea Munter; and...

Mary  F. Andresen

Mary F. Andresen

Nov 10, 2021

Mary was a graduate of St. Margaret Academy in 1968 and the College of St. Catherine (now the University of St. Catherine) in 1972.  She had a 20 year career as an insurance adjuster with Aetna Insurance.

Preceded in death by her parents, Rosemary and Ernest Andresen; sister-in-law, Sharon Andresen.

Survived by her brother, Jon...

Janet  Lenore Doud

Janet Lenore Doud

Nov 9, 2021

Janet Lenore Doud, daughter of Edward and Dorothy Lutgen died peacefully on November 9 at The University of Minnesota Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born October 2, 1939 in Crystal, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael Bilotta, four brothers, three sisters, and her second husband Raymond Doud.

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David  M. LaClare

David M. LaClare

Nov 9, 2021

Funeral for Dave LaClare will be live via a Zoom meeting.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84972686591?pwd=NmQ0Sm9CY3dkbGh3NkFibWx6MG9tZz09

Meeting ID: 849 7268 6591            Passcode: 306649

David M. LaClare, of Plymouth. Died peacefully surrounded by family on November 9 th at the age of 80.

Predeceased by parents Lawrence and Billie LaClare.

He will be greatly...

JoAnn  Frances O'Brien

JoAnn Frances O'Brien

Nov 9, 2021

JoAnn Frances (Nee Micke) O'Brien, 79 years old – passed away peacefully on November 9, 2021 at St. Therese Home in New Hope, MN. She was born in Cloquet, MN, and after high school worked at the Weyerhauser Co. for a few years before moving to Malibu, CA. In 1970, she returned to Minneapolis where she went to work...

Jeff Schmidt

Jeff Schmidt

Nov 8, 2021

His friends called him Schmidty. Passed at age 60 from acute pancreatitis. Survived by his children Andy and Jessicah Schmidt, sisters Cherry (Glenn) Russell, Kim Schmidt, many nieces, nephews and friends. Celebration of life Monday, December 13th, noon to 3 PM at Osseo American Legion.

Celebration of Life American Legion- Osseo Monday, December 13,...

Kurtis "Kurt" James Modeen

Kurtis "Kurt" James Modeen

Nov 8, 2021

Kurtis J. Modeen, 57, of Minneapolis, passed away on November 8, 2021.

Survived by parents, Wayne and Donna; brother, Ken (Margie); sisters, Dianne, Deb (Rick) and Dar (Jeff); nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by brother, Kevin.

His character will be sadly missed.

Memorial Service 6:30 PM on Tuesday, November...

Theresa (Tre)  Colvin

Theresa (Tre) Colvin

Nov 7, 2021

Theresa Marie Colvin, age 46 of Minnetonka, passed away on November 7, 2021.

Theresa is survived by her mother, Carolyn Colvin; brother Donald S. (Michele); nephews Mason and Brayden Colvin; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by father, Donald Colvin.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, November 18,...

Lisa  Marie Najmon

Lisa Marie Najmon

Nov 7, 2021

Lisa Marie Najmon, 57, of New Hope, passed away November 7, 2021.

She is survived by husband, David; daughters, Amanda Najmon, Nicole Najmon and Danielle Morrissetti; many grandchildren; sister, Linda (Mark) Johnson; brother, Robert Brace; sisters-in-law, Janet DeMuth and Diane Najmon; many nieces and nephews.

Lisa was preceded in death by parents, Wallace and Alice...

John  "Jack" Almquist

John "Jack" Almquist

Nov 7, 2021

John "Jack" Almquist passed away peacefully on November 7 th , 2021 at the age of 84. He was born to Ila and Oscar Almquist July 15 th , 1937 in Eveleth, Minnesota. He grew up in Roseau and had many fond memories of playing hockey and making lifelong friends. He attended the University of Minnesota, enlisted in the...

Ronald  E. Holden

Ronald E. Holden

Nov 7, 2021

Holden, Ronald E. of Plymouth, passed away November 7, 2021 at age 74.  A 1965 graduate of Eleva Strum Central High School in Eleva, Wisconsin. Graduated from Augsburg College in Mpls. in 1969.  Ron volunteered for the Peace Corps for 3 years in Nepal starting in 1969.  He started as a senior engineering aide and then became a building...