Obituaries

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)...

James  E. Stiles

James E. Stiles

Jun 11, 2021

Stiles, James E., age 92 of New Hope, passed away June 11, 2021.  Preceded in death by wife Jo, daughter Deb, brother Merrill and sister Jeanette.  Survived by daughter Ann Saks (Rich); son James M. Stiles; grandchildren Jason Saks, Rolly Alvarez and Mikhail Johnson; great grandson Zac Saks.  Jim was a retired IBEW Electrician.  Mass of Christian Burial 11...

James  A Hansen

James A Hansen

Jun 10, 2021

James A. Hansen (92), formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died June 10, 2021 at Cherrywood Pointe in Hopkins, MN.

He was born on April 1, 1929, in Reliance, SD., to Andrew and Helen (Chmela) Hansen. The family moved to Fort Pierre, SD, where Jim spent his growing years, He graduated from Fort Pierre High School in 1947,...

Dolores  Theresa Harrington

Dolores Theresa Harrington

Jun 9, 2021

Dolores T. Harrington, age 86 of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully June 9, 2021 at N.C. Little Hospice.

Survived by sons Mark (Monica), Phil (Stacy), Tom, Ryan (Chrissy) & Martin Harrington; grandchildren Blair (Bryce), Trevor, Brooke, Connor & Meghan; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by husband Ron Harrington; brothers Raymond and Donald...

Jan  M. Brengman

Jan M. Brengman

Jun 9, 2021

Jan Brengman, age 58 of New Hope, passed away June 9, 2021.

Survived by daughter, Samantha Brengman (Nelson); son, Simon Jacobson (Lauren); sister, Mary (Doug); brothers, Todd (Pam) and Doug (Terri); nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Carol Dionne.

Memorial Service 4:00 PM Friday, June 25th at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale...

Bryan  John Dalbec

Bryan John Dalbec

Jun 8, 2021

Bryan John Dalbec, age 58, of Corcoran, passed away on June 8, 2021, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on July 17, 1962, in Buffalo, Minnesota.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Camille; daughters Nicole (Patrick) St. John and Rachel Dalbec; grandsons Quinn and Rowan St. John; mother Antoinette Dalbec; brother...

Sharon Kaster

Sharon Kaster

Jun 8, 2021

Sharon passed away June 8, 2021 at age 85.  She grew up in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St Paul and graduated from Murray High School and the University of Minnesota. Sharon worked as a medical technician at the University of Minnesota, where she met her loving husband Robert.  They were longtime residents of...