Obituaries

Veronica  H. Commers

Veronica H. Commers

Jun 25, 2021

Veronica H. Commers, age 93 of Minneapolis, formerly Ham Lake, passed away June 25, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband John A. Commers; parents John and Hedwig Krokus; brother Raymond; sister Leona; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law Richard & Lorey Commers, Eugene & Jane Commers, Edward and Kay Commers.

Survived by niece Nancy (Jim) Schuld; great nieces...

Ralph  E. Hedman

Ralph E. Hedman

Jun 25, 2021

Attn:  Local Union 292 IBEW

Hedman, Ralph E., age 80 of Plymouth passed away 6/25/21 after a brief illness.  Preceded in death by infant son, James Thomas; parents, Einar and Helen Hedman.  Survived by wife of 59 years, Sharon; children, Michael (Sharon), Patrick, Susan (Joseph) Koch and Peter; 4 granchildren, Joel, Fr. Paul, Stephen and Serena; brother,...

David  Keith Olson

David Keith Olson

Jun 24, 2021

David Olson, age 72, of Plymouth, Minnesota died peacefully at home on June 24, 2021, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Dave was born in Bottineau, North Dakota. His parents, Ingwall and Mae Olson, raised their family of 4 children in the small town of Souris, ND. Dave grew up working in the John Deere Implement shop where...

Barbara Wills

Barbara Wills

Jun 24, 2021

Wills, Barbara J. born Apr. 18, 1960 Minneapolis, MN; passed away June 24, 2021, Brooklyn Park, MN. Preceded in death by her father Eugene Wills and nephew Henry Wills. Barb will be deeply missed by her family, Mom (Virginia), and siblings: Linda (John) Kotzer, Tom, Debbie (Tom) Margotto, Mary Kay (Ron) Luethmers, Mike (Cindy), Joe (Christy), nieces and nephews,...

Jeanne  Margaret Nelson

Jeanne Margaret Nelson

Jun 23, 2021

Jeanne passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on 6/23/21. Her passions included world travel and devoting herself to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She considered being a homemaker and matriarch a privilege, bringing excellence and grace to every facet of family life.

While she missed her favorite travel companion Jim, she continued adventuring and learning...

Kathleen  A. Duggan

Kathleen A. Duggan

Jun 23, 2021

Duggan, Kathleen A.

age 91 of Mt. Olivet Careview, formerly of Edina.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary Ellen “Mae” Duggan; siblings, William, Robert, John, Richard, William and Mary Jean.

Survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Kathleen was born and raised on the family farm that was located...

Adam  Christopher Suhr

Adam Christopher Suhr

Jun 23, 2021

Adam Christopher Suhr, age 26, of Plymouth, passed away June 23, 2021.

He was born in Minneapolis, MN, and a graduate of Wayzata High School. He worked as an auto mechanic and spent a lot of his free time hunting and fishing. Adam was always able to find his path in life.

Survived by parents,...

Gary Specker

Gary Specker

Jun 22, 2021

With a very wide range of talents and interests, Gary read avidly and traveled broadly. He was an enthusiastic adventurer, especially in an RV with his wife of 57 years, and particularly to Alaska. He was an accomplished lifelong runner, completing 25 marathons. Gary was a longtime member of Plymouth Congregational Church, and a devotedly curious seeker of spiritual...

John  Patrick O'Rourke  Jr.

John Patrick O'Rourke Jr.

Jun 21, 2021

JOHN PATRICK ‘PAT” O’ROURKE

The unforgettable Irishman, John Patrick O’Rourke, Jr., born on St Patrick’s Day March 17 th , 1936, entered heavenly peace on June 21,2021. Pat grew up in St. Louis Park, MN, and graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1954.  Pat was the ultimate commercial paper salesman where he was...

Erika Marie De Salvatore

Erika Marie De Salvatore

Jun 21, 2021

Erika De Salvatore, age 43, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, held lovingly by her friends and family.

She grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she was raised by her heroes, Grandpa Ed and Grandma Carmella. Erika went on to pursue her passion in fashion and visual merchandising, and began her journey at the Fashion Institute...

Donald  Joseph Smith

Donald Joseph Smith

Jun 20, 2021

Donald J. Smith, age 85, of Plymouth passed away June 20, 2021.

Don was a computer consultant for Siemans for many years. He was a snowbird with his wife, Helen, to Sun City West, AZ for 23 years, avid traveler including all fifty states and many international destinations, and creator of many “Rube Goldberg” contraptions. Don was...

Clayton  A. Hovda

Clayton A. Hovda

Jun 19, 2021

Major General Clayton Allen Hovda (Minnesota Army National Guard retired) was born March 5, 1935, in Montevideo, Minnesota, and died on June 19, 2021 at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale.

Clayton grew up on a farm in Maynard, Minnesota.  He received his BS from Luther College, his MS from the University of Minnesota, and his PhD...

Lauri  Anne (Winkelman)  Deatherage

Lauri Anne (Winkelman) Deatherage

Jun 18, 2021

Lauri Anne Deatherage

June 13th, 1973 - June 18th, 2021

Age: 48

Lauri Anne Deatherage (Winkelman), born in Robbinsdale, MN, devastatingly lost her life on June 18th just 5 days after getting married to her husband, Billy Deatherage. She spent many points in her life living with various family...

Charles  Mather Skinner  III

Charles Mather Skinner III

Jun 17, 2021

Charles Mather Skinner III passed away on June 17th at the age of 87 in his new home in Red Wing, MN.

A burial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22nd at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.   An additional memorial service is planned in Lutsen this summer.

Charles was born in St. Louis,...

Robert "Bob" Glen Anderson

Robert "Bob" Glen Anderson

Jun 16, 2021

Robert "Bob" Glen Anderson, age 82 of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota died quietly at home on Wednesday, June 16 following years of living with COPD and more recently colon cancer.    He was born to Glenn and Molly Anderson in Virginia, Minnesota on June 30, 1938.  Following graduation from Roosevelt High School in Virginia and earning a Bachelor of Arts degree...

John "Jack" W. Zimmer

John "Jack" W. Zimmer

Jun 16, 2021

John “Jack” W. Zimmer age 77, of Brooklyn Park passed away peacefully with his loving family present.

Survived by his loving wife, Elaine; daughter, Julie Zimmer and son, Brian Zimmer; grandchildren, Bergen, Dane, Cameron, Zach and Brock; sisters, Marilyn Braun, Char O’Brien; loving nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and John...

Fletcher  G. Gulseth

Fletcher G. Gulseth

Jun 15, 2021

Fletcher G. Gulseth, age 88, of Crystal passed June 15, 2021.

Survived by sons, Eugene, Fletcher (Nancy), Joseph and Steven (Alicia); daughters, Debra Atkins (David), Sandra Gulseth and Lori Kroeplin (Mark); brother, DuWayne Gulseth (Diane); sisters, Jean Hanzlik, Ilenne Regan and Donna Anderson (Myron); grandchildren, Dustin, Jeremy, Jill, Rachel, Kayla, Kelsey, Lindsey and Ethan; 9...

Gerald Brytowski

Gerald Brytowski

Jun 12, 2021

Gerald Brytowski

age 90 of Plymouth. Born March 21, 1931, passed away June 12, 2021.

Preceded in death by wife, Mar Lou and brother, Raymond (Betty) Brytowski.

Survived by children, Vincent (Mary Beth), Thomas (Sue), Diane (Brian) Bogle, Susan (Pat) Chapple, Robert (Maggie), Jane (Dustin) Bongiovianni; 8 grandchildren, Michelle and Kyle (Keri) Brytowski,...

Clark  J. Knutson

Clark J. Knutson

Jun 12, 2021

Clark was a project manager at Wells-Fargo.

Survived by his loving wife, Tanya; sister, Paula (Greg) Nowak; brother, Eric (Laura) Knutson; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Dale Knutson and brother, Steve.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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Timothy Kevin Isca Bussen

Timothy Kevin Isca Bussen

Jun 11, 2021

Bussen, Timothy Kevin Isca, age 68 of Mpls. passed away 6/11/21.  Preceded in death by fathers, James A. Isca and Dr. James F. Bussen; and brother, James J. Bussen.  Survived by wife, Cindy; daughters, Jennifer Beavers and Annie Sue Bussen; mother, Joan; brothers, Terry (Ann), Pat (Barb), Michael (Renae), James (Barb) and Ted (Michelle); sisters, Joan Charles, Leanne (Chuck)...