Obituaries

Randy  A. Mazzocchi

Randy A. Mazzocchi

Mar 21, 2021

Randolph Anthony Mazzocchi, age 61, passed away after a sudden, brief illness on March 21 st , 2021.

Randy was born on January 14 th , 1960, to Ralph Mazzocchi and Helga (Graf-Mazzocchi) Lanier. He spent his boyhood with his parents and brother, Rudy (Caroline) Mazzocchi at the family home on Plainview Drive in Coraopolis, PA, riding...

Irene  Marie Gomez-Bethke

Irene Marie Gomez-Bethke

Mar 21, 2021

Irene Marie Gomez-Bethke, 86, of Woodbury, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Irene was the Former Minnesota Commissioner of Human Rights, a Member of the MSP Archdiocese Deanery Council, among the Founders of Centro Cultural Chicano (El Centro), Founder and Executive Director of Instituto de Arte Cultura, and historical citations to the book,...

Carolyn  M. Gabor

Carolyn M. Gabor

Mar 20, 2021

Carolyn M. Gabor (Motzko)

passed away March 20,2021 at the age of 89. She lived an unselfish life of love and service to her family and others and will be missed by all.

Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Rose Motzko; siblings, Cletus Motzko, Jane Krogh, Frank Motzko and...

Marinda  C. Hoops

Marinda C. Hoops

Mar 19, 2021

Marinda Caroline Hoops passed away on March 19, 2021.

Marinda was born in Asuncion Paraguay on March 15, 1993. Her birth name was Pamela Chaparro, she was adopted at 7 months old by William D. Hoops, Sr and Diana Moore Hoops. Marinda had a complicated medical history including Lupus SLE and SMA Syndrome. Marinda's grandpa played U...

Gheevarghese John

Gheevarghese John

Mar 19, 2021

Gheevarghese John was born on December 10, 1919, in Kerala, India. He served in the Indian Army during WW2, and raised his family while working for Brunei Shell Petroleum until his retirement in 1980. After his beloved wife, Kunjamma, passed way in 1992, he joined his son here in Minnesota. He leaves behind his two...

Eric  Laurence Hansen

Eric Laurence Hansen

Mar 19, 2021

We are heartbroken to share news of the passing of Eric Laurence Hansen on March 19, 2021 at the age of 72. Eric was a loving, kind, gentle, intelligent, caring, and humble man whose integrity and character were part of his everyday life. However, his most valued characteristic was his love of God and he shared that commitment wherever...

Ardell  Lewis Walgrave

Ardell Lewis Walgrave

Mar 18, 2021

Ardell Walgrave, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, following complications from illness, in hospice at North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, MN.

Ardell was preceded in death by his wife Delores (Pillatzki) Walgrave, daughter Kim Walgrave, parents, Harold and Ella (Arp) Walgrave, brother Alan Walgrave, sister Kathleen Walgrave and brother-in-law Dwayne Johnson.

He is...

LaVergne  Marie Raskob

LaVergne Marie Raskob

Mar 14, 2021

LaVergne Marie Raskob, age 95, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 14, 2021.

She was born on October 6, 1925 to Bernard Joseph Dahlheimer and Harriet Marie Guimont in Osseo, Minnesota, where she lived all her life until she married Lester B. Raskob on September 3,...

Larry  John Ramler

Larry John Ramler

Mar 13, 2021

Ramler, Larry J., age 86 of Maple Grove, passed away March 13, 2021 after a year-long battle with cancer.  Survived by devoted wife of 56 years, Rita; children Debbie Ramler, Doug Ramler (Peggy), & Roxanne (Mike) Hand, Grandchildren: Ellie, Christina, Alex, & Nick Ramler, Steven, Nicholas & Tyler Hand; sisters Julie Noll, Romelda (Vic) Kascht, & Cora Williams.  Predeceased...

Rosemary  L. (Orr)  Ekelund

Rosemary L. (Orr) Ekelund

Mar 13, 2021

Rosemary Louise Orr Ekelund died in the loving care of her daughters, Andrea and Kathleen and her husband of 57 years, Charlie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Bert Orr; her brothers, John and Bill Orr.

Survived by her husband Charlie; two daughters and their husbands, Andrea and Aaron Abed, Kathleen...

Jean  Ann Lutgen

Jean Ann Lutgen

Mar 13, 2021

Jean A. Lugen, age 90 of New Hope, passed away March 13, 2021.  Survived by children Kathy Pupeza, Greg Lutgen, Roger (Sherrie) Lutgen, Brian (Gail) Lutgen, Diane Rae (Ben) Blackhawk, Sharon (Gordon) D’Souza, Gary Lutgen, &  Nita (Matt) Schanback; grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Wallace Daley.  Preceded in death by husband Leo and baby Lucy...

Todd Bradbury

Todd Bradbury

Mar 13, 2021

Lewis “Todd” Bradbury died early morning on March 13th, 2021 at age 52. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 9th, 1968 to Linda Bradbury Fralin and Lewis Bradbury. In addition to his parents and step-mom, Teri, Todd is survived by his wife Carmen, son and daughter Zachary and Abigail, his brothers Kevin (Tiffany)...

David Bernier

David Bernier

Mar 12, 2021

If you are reading this, I've recently left the physical world after 85 great years. I have had an enviable life and have been so lucky to have such a wonderful wife, amazing family and lifelong friends. I have been truly blessed. I was born in the usual way on November 5, 1935 in St Paul, Minnesota to Cyril...

James  William Wennerlind

James William Wennerlind

Mar 12, 2021

James W. Wennerlind, on March 12, 2021, at age 89, Jim was called home to be with the Lord.

A native of Minneapolis, Jim served his country in the Army from 1952-1954. Jim graduated from Augsburg College and spent 37 years in Real Estate. Jim loved his family and had a passion for hunting and...

Robert  N. Munson

Robert N. Munson

Mar 11, 2021

Robert Neil Munson, age 78, of Maple Grove, MN passed away at his home on March 11, 2021 of cardiac arrest.

Bob was a graduate of Hopkins High School 1960, and St. Olaf College 1964. Following two years in the Peace Corp in Venezuela he returned and entered George Williams College in Downers Grove, IL, where he...

Deane  A. Nelson

Deane A. Nelson

Mar 11, 2021

*Due to internet connectivity issues at church, Deane's service is being recording and will be uploaded to this page later this afternoon.*

Deane Arnold Nelson, age 52, passed away from complications of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the family cabin in Motley, MN. Deane was born on December 2,...

Michael  A. Pfeifer

Michael A. Pfeifer

Mar 10, 2021

Preceded in death by his mother, Kay Pfeifer.

Survived by his father, Gerald (Mary Lou) Pfeifer; sisters, Cynthia (Randy) Weisner and Angela (Dave) Graham; brother, Andrew (Marnie) Pfeifer; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorials are preferred to the family.

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Visitation The Church of St. Raphael Tuesday, March 16, 2021...

Ronald  T. McElmurry

Ronald T. McElmurry

Mar 9, 2021

Ron McElmurry, 56, of Dayton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

He is survived by wife, Mary Beth; sons, Jacob and Aaron; parents, Gary and Mavis McElmurry; sister, Carol (Scott) Smothers; brother, Mark (Nancy) McElmurry; nephew, Matthew; nieces, Carlie and Annelise; sisters-in-law, Renee (Don) Peter and Michelle Ray;...

Gary  Keith Knudson

Gary Keith Knudson

Mar 7, 2021

Gary Keith Knudson, 76, passed away 3/7/21 at his winter home in Sun City, AZ.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jalmer and Lillian Knudson; his first wife, Sharon (DeVries) Knudson; and their son, Steven Knudson. He is survived by his wife, Rita (Deeney-Hagen) Knudson; sister, Janice (Neil) Hoek; daughter-in-law, Salena Knudson; son,...

Gretchen  Helen Newman

Gretchen Helen Newman

Mar 6, 2021

Gretchen Helen Newman

9-20-1949 to 3-06-2021

Born in Winona, MN, lived in Montana, Colorado, Utah, N Dakota, New Mexico, Wyoming, Mpls & Credit River TWP.

Preceded in death by parents, Ethel Mary (nee Steltzner) Flach & Glenn Howard Flach; and sister, Bonnie (Stull) St. James.

Survived by loving and devoted husband...