Obituaries
Joan M. Roos
Sep 28, 2021
Joan Marilyn Toohey Roos, age 90 of Robbinsdale went home to be with her Savior on Sept. 28, 2021.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Bob and brother, Bill. She is survived and loved by her sister, Barbara (Bob) McDaniels; children, Dawn (Phil) Minell, Stephen (Kathy) Roos; 6 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews...
Mary Ellen Kjos
Sep 28, 2021
Born July 18, 1939, Bemidji, MN; died September 28, 2021 at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN from complications following a stroke.
Mary Ellen attended grade school in Bemidji, which she regarded as “home” despite being a 1957 graduate of Riverside Polytechnic High School in Riverside, CA. She earned a BA in History from the University of...
V. Lorraine Smith
Sep 27, 2021
V. Lorraine Smith, age 97, of Minnetonka passed away on September 27, 2021 of congestive heart failure. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Vera Haugfos of Woodville, WI, and husband of 49 years, Howard E. Smith. Survived by children Ron (Nancy), Brad and Patty; grandchildren Brent, Michelle (Nick) and Emma (Michael); 5 great-grandsons, sister-in-law Ann Smith, nieces,...
Eric Michael Vail
Sep 27, 2021
Eric Michael Vail
Age 32 of Minnetonka. Born February 10, 1989, passed away September 27, 2021. Eric’s creative skills led him to varied career opportunities including video production, IT consulting and home renovation. His laugh and warm smile are missed by all who knew him. Eric had a gift to connect with everyone and his generous heart...
Francis Dale Hagen Sr.
Sep 26, 2021
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Francis Dale Hagen Sr., loving husband and father of five children, passed away at the age of 88 surrounded by his family. Fran was born on December 16, 1932 in Aberdeen, SD to August and Veronica Hagen. He received his civil engineering degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1955. While at Marquette,...
Sherry Lynn Heil
Sep 26, 2021
Sherry Lynn Heil, age 51, of Maple Grove passed away on September 26, 2021.
Sherry was born in Waseca on September 27, 1969 to Roger and Pat (Thomas) Bahr. Sherry graduated from Waseca High School, Mankato State University and Central Lakes College. Sherry lived in Maple Grove, Minnesota with her husband Jack. She loved her parents and...
Bernice Hynes
Sep 26, 2021
BERNICE HYNES (Anderson)
Bernice died in her own bed on September 26 at 3:56 p.m. She was 95 years old and living independently at St. Therese of Oxbow despite macular degeneration and neuropathy. Bernice was a loving, non-judgmental, and supportive mother, wife and friend. Her ability to listen with love was inspirational. She was married to Clarence...
Velma Doll
Sep 26, 2021
Velma Doll passed away September 26, 2021, at age 89. Born and raised in Kiester, MN, a small farming town along the Iowa border. After graduating from Kiester HS, Velma attended secretarial school in Mankato before moving to Minneapolis. She worked her entire career as a professional secretary at General Mills. She lived in the City of Medicine Lake...
Randy Lee Stahlecker
Sep 24, 2021
Randy Lee Stahlecker, age 67 of Minnetonka, MN died on September 24th surrounded by close family.
Randy is survived by his former wife, Debbie (Loftus) Stahlecker.
His memory will forever live in his children and grandchildren’s hearts; Kyle of Chanhassen, Caley (Stahlecker) Lende (Joey), Maci and Madi of Gardner, ND. Also survived by brothers Mike...
Donna Michelle Gray
Sep 24, 2021
Donna Michelle Gray, 54, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
Donna was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to N. Bruce Gray and Dorothy E. Boatman on July 22, 1967. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Hannover College, in Indiana, and her Master of Arts from...
Mary Beth Gustafson
Sep 23, 2021
Mary Beth Gustafson, age 72 of Golden Valley, passed away September 23, 2021 of Parkinson’s Disease.
Survived by brothers, John (Bonnie) Gustafson, Mark (Ann) Gustafson, Paul (Linda) Gustafson; sister, Jane Gustafson; 9 nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Mary Gustafson.
Mary Beth enjoyed...
Ruth Ann Moore
Sep 22, 2021
Moore, Ruth A., age 73 of Plymouth passed away 9/22/21. Preceded in death by husband, Kim; and brother, Jack. Survived by sons, Alexander Moore and wife, Carin, grandchildren (Carter, Anders, Calen), and Zachary Moore; brother, Ross Ponsford; nieces and nephews. Ruth was a 1966 graduate of Annandale High School. She worked 43 years at Abbott Northwestern Hospital as a...
Douglas James Rodengen
Sep 21, 2021
Douglas J. Rodengen, age 69 of Golden Valley passed away Sept. 21.
Third generation proprietor of Fridley Heights Cyclery, Columbia Heights.
Preceded in death by his mother, Florine (nee Tomte) Rodengen, father, Roger Rodengen and step-mother, Betty Rodengen.
Survived by his beloved wife, Michele; sons, Tom (Carlye), Chris (Amy) and Jon (Laura); grandchildren,...
Jeffrey Clifford Chastek
Sep 21, 2021
Jeffrey Clifford Chastek, born to Stan and Sharon Chastek on April 2nd 1966, of Corcoran MN passed away unexpectedly on September 21st, 2021.
He was married to Mary (Arne) Chastek for 34 years. They had two daughters Stephenie and Crystal, and one beloved grandson Alvie.
He was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer, passionate music enthusiast,...

Raymond W. Miller
Sep 20, 2021
Raymond (Bud) Miller, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully in his home in Bloomington, MN. on September 20 and went to be with his Lord and Savior, leaving behind his beloved wife of 31 years, Lois Daniels Miller.
Bud’s legacy was his devout faith, love, patience and generosity.
Bud graduated from the University of Wisconsin,...
Richard Jack Jordan
Sep 20, 2021
Richard Jack Jordan, age 90 of Crystal, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 20th. Richard grew up in South Minneapolis and worked at his father’s business, Ray Jordan and Sons Landscaping, with his four brothers. Richard became the President of the business and worked all over the state of Minnesota and in almost every part of the Minneapolis and St...
Bob "Lars" (Robert) Larson
Sep 19, 2021
PLEASE REFER ALL CONDOLENCES AND PHOTO UPLOADS TO BOB'S MEMORIAL SITE HERE: https://www.forevermissed.com/robert-m-larson/about *A RECORDING OF BOB'S SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE BOX BELOW SHORTLY AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE SERVICE*
Bob (Robert) “Lars” Larson, 89, of Columbia Heights, MN, passed peacefully from this world on Sunday, September...
Gary Bruce Mitchell
Sep 18, 2021
**A recording of Gary's service will be posted below shortly after the service has concluded**
Gary Bruce Mitchell was born January 4, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the third of four children. Gary lived in several locations during his childhood, from rural farms to homes in Minneapolis. Gary enjoyed the outdoors, and...
Mary Katherine Forslund
Sep 17, 2021
Mary K. (Grehl) Forslund, age 78, passed away suddenly at home in Saint Louis Park on September 17th, 2021.
Mary was born February 9th, 1943 in Saint Louis Park.
She is preceded in death by her parents Betty & Edwin Grehl.
Survived by her beloved husband of 55 years Harold; sons John &...
Dorothy Anne Leathers
Sep 17, 2021
Dorothy Anne (Hayes) Leathers of Minneapolis died peacefully on September 17, 2021, at age 91. Her children were privileged to be with their beloved mother for the two weeks until her passing.
Dorothy attended grade school in a one-room school in Hamel, MN; high school at Wayzata High School; and college at the University of Minnesota, earning...
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