Obituaries
James Norris McPherson
Apr 5, 2026
JAMES NORRIS McPERHSON
(AKA-G55!-GOT ONE!)
October 24, 1959 - April 5, 2026
Jim was, above all, a loyal friend and free spirit. His humor and quick wit lit up a room. He was full of life and a bundle of energy.
Jim was raised in Salem, New Jersey with his twin brother, Danny and his family, all of whom have passed away. Jim loved...
Ellen J. Johnson
Apr 5, 2026
"Auntie", age 89 of Robbinsdale. Survived by her sister, Bernice Guthrie; nieces and nephews, William Guthrie (Angie Sather), Martina Morthberg (Louis), Daniel Guthrie, Christopher Guthrie, Victoria Bird (Paul), Brandi Anderson (Jeremy), Joseph Morthberg (Lauren), Allison Guthrie, Connor Guthrie, Jesse and Ashlynn Anderson, Brock and Domonic Bird and Emily Athmann; relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Anna and Elwood Johnson; brothers, Rapheal...
Alvin "Al" C. Winter
Apr 4, 2026
Winter, Alvin C.
Age 98 of Woodlake Healthcare, New Hope. Al, oldest of 6 children, spanning 25 years. Survived by brothers, Mel of Columbia, MO, Loren of Saint Louis Park, Darrell of Cushing. Preceded in death by sister, Celine Urbanski of Saint Cloud and brother, Ronald of International Falls.
Married in 1954 in Rio, Brazil. He divorced. Following Catholic tradition, he did...
David Erik Penn
Mar 31, 2026
David Erik Penn, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2026.
David was born on January 21, 1974, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to John and Miriam (Fjelland) Penn. He graduated from Mayer Lutheran High School in 1992 and went on to attend Concordia University in St. Paul, where he studied business, played football, served as student body...
Cary J. Bergstrom
Apr 5, 2026
Cary James Bergstrom, 60, died at his home in Corcoran, MN surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend; a steady presence whose humor, strength, and quiet generosity shaped the lives around him.
Born in Minneapolis to Wayne and Kathleen Bergstrom, Cary was the middle of three boys, alongside his brothers Jon...
Barbara Lee Castaneda
Apr 1, 2026
Castaneda, Barbara L. age 81, of Golden Valley. Survived by husband, Harvey Helmin; sons, Thomas John, and Daniel Thomas (Joline) Castaneda; Barbara's grandchildren, Blake Thomas, Brittney Marie, Luke Daniel, and Jack Patrick Castaneda; Harvey's children, Stacy Marie (Matthew) Burton and Erica Lynn Ortiz; grandsons, Dyllan, and Mason Ortiz and Jaxson Helmin; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by infant...
Brenda Jean Ballman
Mar 31, 2026
Brenda was born on May 1, 1967, to her proud parents, Julius and Ardelle Messenbrink, at St. Mary's Hospital. She lived with her family in Eden Prairie during the first year of her life, where she was also baptized. Brenda and her family later moved to the family farm in Grove City. She attended Atwater Public School through sixth grade before her...
Carolyn Jean Miske
Mar 22, 2026
Carolyn J. (Herrmann) Miske, age 79, of Rockford, MN, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. After experiencing a significant health event in February 2025, Carolyn courageously completed a lengthy rehabilitation and regained her independence. Her family and friends are deeply grateful for the seven months they were given with her before her heart weakened and Jesus called her home....
Mary "Eddie" Stetter
Mar 26, 2026
Mary “Eddie” Stetter, age 92, of Robbinsdale, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Kim Peterson (Paul), Ron Stetter (Sandy), Kristine Stetter (Heidi Pross), Brian Stetter (Judy) and Mary Gribble (Phil); grandchildren, Eric Peterson (Elizabeth), Angela Stein (Brandon), Carter Peterson, Ellen Stetter, Hanna...
Phyllis Cavanagh
Mar 30, 2026
Our beloved and beautiful mom, Phyllis Jean (Featherstone) Cavanagh, 87, of Medina, left this world on March 30 after a full life lived through faith, creativity and service. She was born in Minneapolis on April 22, 1938, and married her high school sweetheart, Bill, on May 13, 1961. They raised 5 children in New Hope and Plymouth.
Education was extremely important...
Labelle V. Zeller
Mar 30, 2026
Labelle Zeller, age 93, of Brooklyn Park, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Labelle Veronica Eull was born on October 3,1932 to Bill and Leona Eull of St. Michael Minnesota. Her early years were spent on the family's 80-acre farm, where her primary job was tending to the chickens and large vegetable garden. As the youngest...
Susan S. Bojar
Dec 5, 2025
Susan (Susie) Sylvia Bojar (nee Singer)
Our Lord selected the morning of Dec 5, 2025, to silently escort Mom to heaven where our Dad Tony Sr waited there to embrace her. They would spend their first Christmas back together after 29 years apart. She was ninety-seven.
Spring, Summer, & Fall Mom and Dad were on the golf course as members at Island...
Patricia "Patsy" Ann Sprowls
Mar 28, 2026
Sprowls, Patricia "Patsy" Ann
Age 79 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on March 28, 2026.
Patsy was born in York, Nebraska to Leo and Della Bredenkamp on June 21, 1946. She earned a 2-year Business Degree and worked as a secretary, before becoming a child caregiver. After marrying Roger, they lived a few years in Lincoln, Nebraska, before moving to Minneapolis, MN....
Gerald "Jerry" Michael Keenan
Mar 21, 2026
Without ever losing his optimism nor a word of complaint, our beloved husband, dad, Ga and Great Ga went ahead of us to our heavenly home. Gerald Keenan, aged 88, passed away at home on March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years, Shirley, and his three daughters.
Born on June 11, 1937, Jerry was the second of...
Cecelia Evelyn Houle
Mar 22, 2026
Cecelia Evelyn Houle died peacefully at home on March 22, 2026, at the age of 95.
Cecelia worked for many years at Minnesota Eye Consultants. Though she reduced her schedule over time, she always looked forward to her workdays and staying connected with her co-workers. Amazingly, she just recently retired in December 2025.
She deeply loved the home where she lived for...
Mary E. "Miki" Banavige
Mar 1, 2026
Mary E. “Miki” Banavige, of Maple Plain, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Mar 1, 2026.
Miki was born on January 16, 1939, to Kenneth and Annetta “Isabelle” Mutchler at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. Miki grew up in McLean, Virginia and was a very proud member of the first graduating class at McLean High School. She attended...
Barbara Irene Blaine
Mar 19, 2026
Barbara Irene (Scherer) Blaine. Age 87 of Plymouth, MN joined the company of the Lord on March 19, 2026. Barb was born March 20, 1938.
Barbara was raised on the family farm on the Plymouth/Medina border, the third of nine children. She was a lifelong resident of Plymouth MN and member of Holy Name of Jesus in Medina, attending school there...
Janet Sue McCoy
Mar 28, 2026
Jan McCoy died March 29th after a 8 year fight against dementia. She was very well taken care of by Spring Valley Living. Janet passed with much dignity. Survived by sons Ron and Greg Westgaard, grandchildren Joshua, Brandon, Travis, and Lyndsay, great grandchildren, Mariah, Sofia, Jackson, Strykar, Westyn, Brennan and Kale.
Visitation will be Monday, April 13, from 5 pm to...
Jean Marie Bednar
Mar 27, 2026
Jean received a call on March 27 that she could not refuse - a chance to join Milo, family, and friends in Heaven. Her extraordinary work on earth has come to an end.
Jean was a farm girl who taught first grade for 10 years. She married Milo in 1958 arid they welcomed Dan, Pam (Kevin Chandler) and Steve into their...
Frances Jane Dennis
Mar 25, 2026
Frances Jane Dennis
September 23, 1929 - March 25, 2026
Jane was born and raised in Springfield Missouri, where she received her first set of golf clubs at the tender age of 3 and played in her first tournament at age 14. Her love of animals was apparent early on and she never lacked for four-legged companions wherever she lived. She spent...
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