Obituaries
Jeanne Marie Christianson
Apr 14, 2026
Jeanne Marie Christianson (née Jaunty) completed her epic 95-year run on April 14, 2026. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl, and her brothers, Joe and Bill Jaunty. Survived by children, Tony (Paige), David (Carol), Susan (Rob), Peter (Stephanie), Ted (Nancy), Bill (Lucina), Eric (Jennifer), Paul (Sheila), Tom (Lisa), Nick (Melanie) and their families. She was a true Minneapolis original,...
Chris Knight
Apr 12, 2026
Chris Knight, age 65, beloved sister, aunt, godmother, and friend passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Born to Ed and Addie Knight on Nov. 9, 1960, Chris was the youngest of 10 children. She brought light, joy, love, and laughter to the world. She was a kind- hearted soul with a quick wit and...
Helen Elizabeth Ernst
Apr 12, 2026
Helen Ernst, 87, formerly of Chanhassen and Minneapolis, passed away on April 12, 2026.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Thomas; infant son Paul; parents Daniel and Helen; brothers Jack, Daniel and Peter; sisters Mary and Margaret.
Survived by children, Thomas (Mary) Ernst, Jean (Barry) Greenwood, Mary (Joe) Anderson, Karen (Wayne) Zeien & John (Rachel) Ernst; grandchildren, Samantha,...
Sandra J. Johnson
Apr 12, 2026
Sandra Jean Johnson(Sondra), 75, of Crystal, passed away Sunday April 12, 2026.
Sondra is survived by daughters: Heather and Lisa Marie; grandson: Devin Lee; siblings: Sue, Michelle, Donn, David, and Chris. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Sondra was a loving mother and Omma. A proud woman, dedicated and hard worker, and friend. She loved her dinners out...
Marilyn Johnson
Apr 9, 2026
Age 92, of New Hope, MN, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; her parents, Margaret and Joseph; her sisters, Mary Margaret, Marcele, Cleo, and her brothers, Harold and Thomas.
She is survived by her son, Matthew (Cindy), her grandchildren, Derek and Paige; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Marilyn was born in Rockwell,...
Mary Jo Lesch
Apr 9, 2026
Age 83 of Monticello passed away April 9, 2026.
Mary Jo loved her family and she loved children.
Her husband Phil was the light of her life. His death preceded hers by over 16 years and she thought of him every one of those days. He loved her fiercely, he made her happy, and he made her feel safe. She loved him...
Carol D. Kenison
Apr 9, 2026
age 92, of Orono, formerly of Plymouth/Crystal/Robbinsdale and the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, passed away April 9, 2026. Preceded in death by loving husband Richard, parents, Sidney and Frances, brothers, Curtis and Roger, and sister, Jean, and dear friend Judy Nordgaard.
Carol graduated from Robbinsdale High School, she attended Minneapolis South High School until her senior year and has many fond...
Elaine Emma Eidem
Apr 8, 2026
of St. Louis Park, MN passed away on April 8, 2026. Elaine was born to Mike and Mabel Hartel on October 5,1925 in Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas, after 71 years of marriage; and her beloved daughter, Sandra Alexander. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Dennis) Glumack; son, Michael (Cindy) Eidem; son-in-law, David Alexander; 9 grandchildren...
Cynthia M. Andrews
Apr 7, 2026
Cindy Andrews, age 69 of Hamel, MN, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th 2026. She was born on October 3, 1956 in Wayzata MN to parents LeRoy and Eileen (Jackson) Barrett.
She was preceded in death by her parents LeRoy and Eileen Barrett.
Surviving are her sisters Sandy (Dana) Nelson and Gigi (Steve) Peecher: nieces and nephews Nate, Brandon, Nerissa, Danielle and...
Shirley Eileen DuBois
Apr 6, 2026
Shirley Eileen DuBois, age 70 of Plymouth, MN passed away after a long battle with cancer on April 6th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Celebration of Life 2:30 PM Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel, 15800 37th Avenue North, Plymouth 55446. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Shirley was born November 19, 1955, to...
Doris Jean Rank
Apr 5, 2026
Doris Jean Rank (Stender) 97, loving wife and mother, died on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Maple Grove, MN.
Doris was born at home on December 3, 1928, to Victor and Ethel Stender in Washington Lake Township, Sibley County, MN. She was united in Christian marriage with William Rank on February 23, 1951; they were blessed with 63 years of...
Scott Donald McKay
Apr 5, 2026
Scott McKay, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community servant, entered the presence of the Lord on Sunday evening, surrounded by love and prayer.
Scott lived a life marked by faith, integrity, and generosity. He was a pillar of strength for his family and a source of encouragement to many. His legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to God will continue...
James Norris McPherson
Apr 5, 2026
JAMES NORRIS McPHERSON
October 24, 1959 – April 5, 2026
Jim was, above all, a loyal friend and free spirit. His humor and quick wit lit up a room. He was full of life and a bundle of energy.
Jim was raised in Salem, New Jersey with his twin brother, Danny and his family, all of whom have passed away. Jim loved his...
Ellen J. Johnson
Apr 5, 2026
"Auntie", age 89 of Robbinsdale. Survived by her sister, Bernice Guthrie; nieces and nephews, William Guthrie (Angie Sather), Martina Morthberg (Louis), Daniel Guthrie, Christopher Guthrie, Victoria Bird (Paul), Brandi Anderson (Jeremy), Joseph Morthberg (Lauren), Allison Guthrie, Connor Guthrie, Jesse and Ashlynn Anderson, Brock and Domonic Bird and Emily Athmann; relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Anna and Elwood Johnson; brothers, Rapheal...
Cary J. Bergstrom
Apr 5, 2026
Cary James Bergstrom, 60, died at his home in Corcoran, MN surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend; a steady presence whose humor, strength, and quiet generosity shaped the lives around him.
Born in Minneapolis to Wayne and Kathleen Bergstrom, Cary was the middle of three boys, alongside his brothers Jon...
L. Marilyn Bowers
Apr 4, 2026
age 98, of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully April 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by husband, John; parents, Gabriel and Elsie Boedigheimer; brother, Michael Boedigheimer; daughter-in-law, Shannon Kilkenny; and many dear lifelong friends and family.
She is survived by sister, Michele Boedigheimer; children, Peter (Emily), Mark (Diane), Linda, Chris (Julia), Marguerite (Michael) O'Neill, Bridget (Victoria) Gaeleigh, Maureen (Shawn) Mason,...
Alvin "Al" C. Winter
Apr 4, 2026
Winter, Alvin C.
Age 98 of Woodlake Healthcare, New Hope. Al, oldest of 6 children, spanning 25 years. Survived by brothers, Mel of Columbia, MO, Loren of Saint Louis Park, Darrell of Cushing. Preceded in death by sister, Celine Urbanski of Saint Cloud and brother, Ronald of International Falls.
Married in 1954 in Rio, Brazil. He divorced. Following Catholic tradition, he did...
Barbara Lee Castaneda
Apr 1, 2026
Castaneda, Barbara L. age 81, of Golden Valley. Survived by husband, Harvey Helmin; sons, Thomas John, and Daniel Thomas (Joline) Castaneda; Barbara's grandchildren, Blake Thomas, Brittney Marie, Luke Daniel, and Jack Patrick Castaneda; Harvey's children, Stacy Marie (Matthew) Burton and Erica Lynn Ortiz; grandsons, Dyllan, and Mason Ortiz and Jaxson Helmin; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by infant...
David Erik Penn
Mar 31, 2026
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David Penn Celebration of Life
David Erik Penn, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2026.
David was born on January 21, 1974, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to John and Miriam (Fjelland) Penn. He graduated from Mayer Lutheran High School in 1992 and went on to...
Brenda Jean Ballman
Mar 31, 2026
Brenda was born on May 1, 1967, to her proud parents, Julius and Ardelle Messenbrink, at St. Mary's Hospital. She lived with her family in Eden Prairie during the first year of her life, where she was also baptized. Brenda and her family later moved to the family farm in Grove City. She attended Atwater Public School through sixth grade before her...
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