Obituaries

Rev. Dr. David Lear Valen

Rev. Dr. David Lear Valen

Aug 2, 2021

The Rev. Dr. David L. Valen (retired USAF Colonel) was born on July 7, 1936 in Ft. Dodge, IA. He died on August 2, 2021 at home in Plymouth, MN. He grew up in Butterfield, MN where he graduated from High School. He then went on to graduate from St. Olaf College and Luther Seminary, later receiving a Dr....

Janice  Elaine (Levendusky)  Loftus

Janice Elaine (Levendusky) Loftus

Aug 2, 2021

Loftus, Janice Elaine (Levendusky) age 82, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at home, on August 2, 2021, with her husband and children by her side. Janice was born March 22, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN.  She married the love of her life, Dick, on August 10, 1963 and enjoyed a life together of devout love. Janice...

Joseph Tomko

Joseph Tomko

Aug 1, 2021

Joseph Tomko, age 83 of Golden Valley, passed away suddenly on 8/1/21. Joe was born June 25 th , 1938 in Clairton Pennsylvania to parents Joseph Sr. and Anna Tomko. He graduated from Clairton High School and enlisted in the Air Force on November 2 nd of 1959. He served in the Air Force for 4 years and 8...

James  "Jim" Fishbaugher

James "Jim" Fishbaugher

Aug 1, 2021

James (Jim) Fishbaugher, 90, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Edina, Minnesota died Sunday, August 1,2021. Jim was born March 2, 1931, in Winona, Minnesota to Glenn and Dorothy (McCarthy) Fishbaugher. He attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa before earning his teaching degree from Winona State University. He was a long time elementary teacher in the Minneapolis and Edina...

Donna R. Bedin (nee Fredrickson)  McCollor

Donna R. Bedin (nee Fredrickson) McCollor

Jul 31, 2021

Donna died at home at the age of 76 on July 31, 2021.  She is survived by her husband, Bob McCollor; sister, Diane Thorson; brother, Dale (Diane) Fredrickson; sister-in-law, Joyce Fredrickson; nine nieces and nephews and Nana to Bob’s seven grandchildren whom she thought were exceptional.

She attended the U of M after Robbinsdale High School.  Later...

Jeanette "Jan" Arlene Aaserud

Jeanette "Jan" Arlene Aaserud

Jul 30, 2021

Jeanette “Jan” A. Aaserud, 88, of Robbinsdale, passed away on July 30 th .

She is survived by nieces and nephews, Cheryl Aaserud, David (Wendy) Aaserud, Steve Aaserud, Karen (Edward) Manor, Sharon (Richard) Bengen, Carla (Kevin) Cummings and Jim (Sara) Aaserud; many great and great-great nieces and nephews; lifelong good friend, Verdell Schleif, cousins and other friends....

Leonard  Stephen Rabatin

Leonard Stephen Rabatin

Jul 29, 2021

Leonard Stephen Rabatin, age 91, of Minneapolis, died peacefully at home on July 29, 2021. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Joanne (Wallerius); his children, Joe (Sarah), Jeff, Michael, Mary Stahl (Robert), Steve (Amy) and Anne Van Deventer (Bart); and his grandchildren, Alex, Simon, Oscar, Harper, Hudson, Andrew, Elizabeth, Carolyne, Julianna and Lauren.

Lenny was born...

Kevin  Levain Stensrud

Kevin Levain Stensrud

Jul 29, 2021

Survived by wife, Sharon; sons, Kevin Jr. (Jodie) and Kyle; grandchildren, Tripp Stensrud, Dylan and Blake Litman; sister, Jeannette Andresen; brother, Jeffery (Brenda) Stensrud; nine stepchildren; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Amelia; sister, Linnae.

Interment Clarkfield Lutheran Cemetery, Clarkfield, MN.

Memorial Service Gearty-Delmore -...

Vincent  Richard Foggia

Vincent Richard Foggia

Jul 28, 2021

Vincent Richard Foggia, 92, of Maple Grove, MN went to be with our Lord on July 28, 2021, surrounded by loving family.  Born July 29, 1928, in Chicago, IL, he is predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Virginia; parents, Dominick and Susie Foggia; his sister, Anita (James) Serpe; brothers, John (Sally) Foggia, Alex Foggia, Dominick Jr. (Joan)...

Raymond  James Ruff

Raymond James Ruff

Jul 27, 2021

Raymond James Ruff, a ge 94 of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, Jacob and Apolonia; brothers, Donald, Loren, Hilary and William; and sisters, Geraldine, Marie and Laverne; wife, Donna Mae Ruff, and son,...

Diane May Marie Wiehle

Diane May Marie Wiehle

Jul 27, 2021

Diane M. Wiehle, age 75, of New Hope passed away July 27, 2021.

Diane graduated with a business degree from Normandale College while working during the day and attending class at night. She retired from Hennepin County after 18 years of service. Diane was an active member at the Church of the Epiphany in Plymouth. She enjoyed...

Matthew J DeRuiter

Matthew J DeRuiter

Jul 27, 2021

This is a test notice.

Funeral Service Saturday 7/28 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 700 Wesley Lane, Mendota Heights. Visitation one hour prior.

Eric  R. House

Eric R. House

Jul 25, 2021

Eric R. House age 49 of St. Louis Park, passed away July 25, 2021. Eric was a loving parent, spouse, child, sibling, cousin all-around family member and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him including Sarah and Allison; Richard and Linda; Amy, Alice and many others.

Funeral 11 AM Friday with visitation 1...

Maureen  M. (Maher)  Daly

Maureen M. (Maher) Daly

Jul 25, 2021

Daly (Maher), Maureen M., of Minnetonka passed away 7/25/21.  Survived by husband, Michael; children, Mike (Kristine), Mark (Margaret), Maura (Tom Lynch), Matthew (Kathleen) and Mary Twite (Paul); 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by brother, Phillip “Buz” Maher.  Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday (7/28), 11 AM with visitation starting at 10 AM at the Church of the...

JoAnn "Jody" Carol (Olivetti)  Brown

JoAnn "Jody" Carol (Olivetti) Brown

Jul 25, 2021

Joann "Jody" Carol Brown (Olivetti), 07/22/1931passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home on July 25, 2021, the day after a celebration of her 90 th birthday, attended by over 70 loving family members and friends.

Jody was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 22, 1931. She worked many years as an RN across...

Samuel "Sam" Thomas Schuneman

Samuel "Sam" Thomas Schuneman

Jul 24, 2021

Samuel “Sam” T. Schuneman, age 24, formerly of Maple Grove, passed away July 24 as the result of an automobile accident. Sam is survived by loving parents Tom and Yvonne Schuneman; siblings  Maggie, Luke, Beth (Lambert), and brother-in-law Dylan, grandmother Rosemary Leger and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Sam was a proud business graduate of the University of...

Gerald  G. Roth

Gerald G. Roth

Jul 21, 2021

Gerald G. Roth “Jerry” age 98 of New Hope, MN passed away July 22, 2021.

Survived by wife, Stephanie; sons, Bill (Pam MacLeod), Greg (Karen), Todd (Chris); 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; many relatives and friends.

Jerry was born and raised in Madison, MN and was proud of his farm background. He enjoyed a 42...

Gerald "Gerry" DuWayne Nedberge

Gerald "Gerry" DuWayne Nedberge

Jul 21, 2021

Gerald “Gerry” D. Nedberge, 76, of Minneapolis, passed away on July 21, 2021.

A proud navy veteran and talented woodcrafter.

He is survived by siblings, Carol (Duane); Janet and Steve. Preceded in death by parents, Spencer and Linnea Nedberge and brother-in-law, Dan Aronsohn.

No services are being held at this time.

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Marie  Harriet Anderson

Marie Harriet Anderson

Jul 20, 2021

Marie Harriet Anderson (nee Hermanson)

Marie went to be with the Lord July 20, 2021 at age 90.  Preceded in death by her husband, Verol; parents, Harry and Lydia Hermanson and sister, Avis Rasmussen. Forever in the hearts of her children, Shirley (Mike) Haapala, Steve Anderson, Scott (Jan) Anderson and Sharon (Rick) Reed; 11 grandchildren;...

Kathy Hadenfeldt

Kathy Hadenfeldt

Jul 20, 2021

Kathy Hadenfeldt of Plymouth passed away July 20, 2021, at age 72.  Kathy was born and raised in Illinois and was a graduate of Illinois State University.  She relocated to Mpls. In 1973 where she met her husband, Don.  Kathy was a lifelong accountant and worked at Cargill and Syngenta.  She will be remembered for her incredibly kind, caring,...