Obituaries

Beverly Norlander

Beverly Norlander

Oct 1, 2021

Beverly Norlander, age 90 of Brooklyn Center, passed away 10/1/2021.

Survived by daughters, Esther Amundson, RuthAnn Norlander, Rebecca (Keith) Kimball, and Melinda Norlander; grandchildren, Traci (Mark) LeBrun, Michelle, Christina, Benjamin, and Samantha Luginbill, Amber (Aaron) Seagrist, Chelsea and Alex Kimball; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband David; daughters, Beverly Bailey and Cynthia Norlander;...

Mary  Ann Hustad

Mary Ann Hustad

Oct 1, 2021

Mary Ann Hustad, age 83 of Maple Grove. Survived by daughter, Kim Phelps; brothers, Gerald Rousseau (Josephine), Laurence Rousseau, Donald Rousseau; grandchildren, Chad Hustad, Nicole Al Khafaji (Mustafa), Sean Phelps, Joshua Phelps; great grandchildren, Kinan Al Khafaji and Elise Al Khafaji; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Adelia Rousseau; son, Michael Hustad and daughter,...

Dr. Armando C. Mojica

Dr. Armando C. Mojica

Sep 30, 2021

Dr. Armando C. Mojica, age 91 of Minnetonka, MN passed away Sept 30, 2021.

Armando was born March 31, 1930 in Manila, Philippines to Angel and Eugenia Mojica. He graduated from the University of the Philippines and received his doctorate at...

Robert  E. Arndt

Robert E. Arndt

Sep 29, 2021

Bob Arndt, formerly from Nora Springs, IA went to heaven on Sept. 29th 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce (McNamara), daughter Shelley (Dan) Tupper, sons Todd (Laura) and Scott (Heidi) Arndt. Grandchildren, Troy and Talya Tupper, Rob (Abby) Arndt, Megan (Nate) Arndt, Lucy (A.J) Kalupa, Marah Arndt and fiancé David Cotter. Great grandchildren, Rose,...

John  L. Hartwig

John L. Hartwig

Sep 28, 2021

John L. Hartwig, age 84 of Minnetonka. Survived by sister, Jean Atkinson; sister-in-law, Lorraine Hartwig; nieces and nephews, Cathy Frazier (Joe), Teresa Sikora (Joe), Daniel Atkinson (Sara), Hugh Atkinson (Nita), Tim Atkinson, Lee Atkinson, James Hartwig Jr. (Mary), Mike Hartwig (Lisa), Eric Hartwig, Carl Hartwig (Shannon) and Lisa Hartwig.

Preceded in death by brother, James Hartwig and...

Joan  M. Roos

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...