Obituaries

John  Patrick O'Meara

John Patrick O'Meara

Mar 5, 2021

John Patrick O'Meara, age 62 of Wayzata, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2021.

Preceded in death by Father Thomas Patrick O’Meara.

Survived by Mother Mary Ann O’Meara; siblings Tom (Leslie), Jane (David),  Tricia (Jon) and Gerry (Efonda); nieces and nephews Kerri (husband Charlie and their daughter Regan), Tommy, Cassi, Michael, Taylor, Willi,...

Timothy  John Rolando

Timothy John Rolando

Mar 4, 2021

Tim, age 57, was called home to our Lord on March 4, 2021. Born on October 31, 1963, Tim grew up in Golden Valley.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles L. Rolando, and his twin brother, Terrence James Rolando....

Michele  "Shelly" Steward

Michele "Shelly" Steward

Mar 3, 2021

Michele "Shelly" (Krogstad) Steward,

May 10, 1963 - March 3, 2021

Shelly is survived by husband John Steward; sons Johnny and Ben; daughter Grace Steward; parents Bruce and Mary Krogstad.

Preceded in death by brother Tony  and sister Brenda Krogstad.

Shelly grew up in Robbinsdale and was a 1981 graduate of...

Stefan  A. Tolin

Stefan A. Tolin

Mar 2, 2021

Stefan A. Tolin, age 76 of Minneapolis passed away on March 2, 2021.  He served in the US Army and was a longtime Minneapolis Attorney. He has no known survivors. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 6 at 9:30 AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. We will meet at assembly area #6 at 9:15.

Robert  John Boisvert

Robert John Boisvert

Mar 2, 2021

Rob passed away peacefully at the age of 53 in his home after a twelve-year struggle with PAH (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension).

Preceded in death by parents, Mary and Arthur.

Survived by sisters, Barb Hagen (Jim) and Marge Boisvert-Nelson (Gene); brother, Bill (Natalie); nieces and nephews, Christopher (April), Katie (David), Hunter and Sophie.

Private...

Eric  Raymond Riley

Eric Raymond Riley

Mar 1, 2021

Eric Riley, age 48 of Maple Grove, passed away from pancreatic cancer on 3/1/21.

Preceded in death by stillborn son, Declan John; brother, Jon Riley; and his grandparents.

Survived by wife, Taylor; sons, Aidan (Myranda) and Kieran (Ellie); sister by choice, Jackie; parents, John and Connie; parents-in-law, Tim and Judy; and...

Margaret  Ann Miller

Margaret Ann Miller

Mar 1, 2021

Margaret Ann Miller passed away peacefully on March 1 st , 2021 in Wayzata, MN. Marge was born on all Saints Day, Nov. 1 st 1932, in Jamestown, ND.  Marge was preceded in death by her husband Roy Miller; her parents Ruth and John Wagner of Minot, ND;  her sister Jane Dunham of New Rockford, ND and her brothers...

Susan "Susie" Diane Tadych

Susan "Susie" Diane Tadych

Mar 1, 2021

Susan “Susie” Tadych, 52, of Maple Grove, passed away on March 1, 2021.

A lover of golf, boating, gardening, music, playing cards and the outdoors — especially going to the cabin with her family.  Susan had a gift for living in the moment, seeing those little things in nature that the most of us take for granted....

Gretchen  Bauer Peppin

Gretchen Bauer Peppin

Feb 28, 2021

Gretchen (Becky Schmiesing Bauer) Peppin, age 61, of Dayton, MN, died February 28, 2021 at Parks’ Place Memory Care in Plymouth, Minnesota.

When diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, Gretchen showed her signature strength and grace. She vowed not to dwell on the difficulties.  She bravely fought the battle against this disease for over five years.  Along the...

John  H. Dahlmeier

John H. Dahlmeier

Feb 27, 2021

John Herges Dahlmeier of St. Louis Park passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021 at the age of 85.

John was born on May 14, 1935 in Pipestone, Minnesota. He was the oldest child of Willis J. and Helen (Herges) Dahlmeier. John is survived by his children John F. Dahlmeier, Julie Erickson and husband Darin, David Dahlmeier...

June  C. Starn

June C. Starn

Feb 26, 2021

June Carolyn (Cooper) Starn, age 89 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Despite having Alzheimer’s, June remained kind-hearted, loving, and gracious throughout her last years.

June was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She is survived by daughter, Susan (James) Nystrom; grandchildren, Megan (AJ)...

Dorothy  M. Welter

Dorothy M. Welter

Feb 25, 2021

Dorothy M. Welter, 98, of St. Louis Park, passed away February 25, 2021.

She was preceded in death by husband, Bernard.

Dorothy is survived by daughters, Patricia (Tim) Barrett, Diana (Rob) Orantes and Linda (Bob) Penney; grandchildren, Robert (Anna), Christina (Ryan), Kimberly “Chris”, Thomas (Aliza), Michael (Karin), Andrew (Leslee), Ashley and Ryan (Kristin); GGMA to...

Dorothy  M Welter

Dorothy M Welter

Feb 25, 2021

Dorothy M. Welter, 98, of St. Louis Park, passed away February 25, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Bernard.  Survived by daughters, Patricia (Tim) Barrett, Diana (Rob) Orantes and Linda (Bob) Penney; grandchildren, Robert (Anna), Christina (Ryan), Kimberly “Chris”, Thomas (Aliza), Michael (Karin), Andrew (Leslee), Ashley and Ryan (Kristin); great-grandma to 9 children.

Private Mass...

Roger  L Halford  Jr.

Roger L Halford Jr.

Feb 25, 2021

Roger Halford Jr. age 59 of Plymouth, Minnesota died after a valiant battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy.   While MSA attacked his body, it never succeeded in robbing him of his kindness and humor.

Roger was born in Harrisburg Penn.  His father was in the Airforce and Roger lived in Ipswitch England, Orlando Fla., Luzon Island Philippines and...

Mark  Allen Elert

Mark Allen Elert

Feb 25, 2021

To view Mark’s service, please refer to https://vimeo.com/518283066/db623a235d

Mark Allen Elert passed away on Thursday February 25, 2021 of complications with type II diabetes. Mark’s passing was a shock to everyone in his family and community.

Anyone who knew Mark would definitely say he was a one-of-a-kind character, full of laughter, kindness, music and joy. ...

Robert  C. Higgins

Robert C. Higgins

Feb 23, 2021

It is with great sadness and even greater joy that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Robert Clifford Higgins.

Bob, a flaming red-haired boy, was born May 4, 1931 in Kenosha, WI to Clifford and Elma Higgins.  The family soon added another flaming red-head, Bob's sister Dorothy Jean, and moved to Minneapolis, MN.  Bob was...

Billy  Ray Maddox

Billy Ray Maddox

Feb 20, 2021

Billy Ray Maddox, age 75 of Mpls, formerly Miami, passed away February 20, 2021. Survived by wife, Connie; daughters, Patricia Maddox-Fleming, Michelle Maldonado, Crystal Boer, Victoria Maddox; son, Thomas Draper; granddaughters, Arianna, Alexa, Lena and Cara; sisters, Linda and Jackie; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by son, Billy Ray Jr. Billy was a proud Vietnam Veteran and...

Robert "Bob" L. Miller

Robert "Bob" L. Miller

Feb 20, 2021

Robert Lawrence Miller, Age 93, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2021. Bob was born on November 21, 1927 to Lawrence and Elizabeth Monaghan Miller in Cedar Rapids Iowa, the eldest of 5 children.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Anne Corlis Miller, whom he lovingly called Mother Superior. Bob and Anne...

Simon "Sam" A. Radermacher

Simon "Sam" A. Radermacher

Feb 19, 2021

Radermacher, Simon A. "Sam"

Age 86 of New Hope, passed away February 19, 2021.  Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Jeanne; loving children Steve (Teresa), Jim, Mary, Rick (Teri), Tim (Amy) and Chris (Tanya); 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; sisters Myra Jean, Phyllis, and Kathryn.  Preceded in death by parents, Simon and Catherine; grandson Joe;...

Mary  Blanche Negri

Mary Blanche Negri

Feb 18, 2021

Mary B. Negri, age 82 of Plymouth, died Thursday, February 18 at JA Wedum Residential Hospice. She was born March 14, 1938 in Minneapolis MN. She worked many years as an administrator in the Adult Academic program for the Robbinsdale Area schools.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her parents, Jeremiah and...