Obituaries

Ernee McArthur

Ernee McArthur

Jan 11, 2026

Ernee Marie Kugler McArthur

age 92, of Brooklyn Center, MN. Ernee went in repentance and peace to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. Ernee, named after great aunt, Sister Ernee, named after Saint Ernee, identified herself as an ambassador for Jesus Christ after a conversion in 1973; ProLife & Political activist; former MN State Rep (1973-1974); Author.

 Ernee is preceded in death...

Ruth Pope

Ruth Pope

Jan 6, 2026

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Ruth Anne Pope, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Golden Valley, Minnesota on January 6, 2026. She was surrounded by her family, following complications from the autoimmune condition CREST Syndrome. Her life was shaped by resilience, curiosity, creativity, and a deep devotion to her family and...

Maxine Rykken

Maxine Rykken

Jan 4, 2026

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Maxine May (Mecham) Rykken, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, at the age of 96.

Maxine was born on March 2, 1929, in Kilgore, Nebraska, to Addison Guy and Bertha May Mecham. She married Burton Rykken in 1949,...

Daniel Val Stromwall

Daniel Val Stromwall

Dec 28, 2025

86 of Plymouth, died 12/28/25, at Suite Living Memory Care. He was born on March 11, 1939, to Arthur and Valda Stromwall. Dan grew up near Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, married Ginny in 1961, and they had 3 sons: Michael, Robert & Richard. He was a cost accountant and manufacturer's rep, and later a realtor and a courier. He loved driving and...

Charlotte "Joyce" Saucier

Charlotte "Joyce" Saucier

Dec 21, 2025

Charlotte "Joyce" Saucier passed away peacefully on December 21 after a few health setbacks. She was born in Minneapolis on June 30, 1930, to John and Charlotte Nelson. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Edward Madigan and John "Gayle" Nelson, and son in law Patrick Case. She went to St. Margaret's Academy High School and the University of Minnesota....

Margaret Motzko

Margaret Motzko

Nov 10, 2025

Margaret (Marge) A Motzko

97 years young. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2025. Born on a farm in Sobieski, MN. Worked as an RN serving her community in many hospitals in Minnesota. Settling in St Louis Park to raise her family with her late husband Frank, the plumber. Margaret's strong faith was a reflection to...

David J. Anderson

David J. Anderson

Dec 27, 2025

David John Anderson was born in Watertown, Minnesota on December 26, 1943 to Gordon and Valerie Anderson. His father passed away a couple of months before he was five. Dave, his sister Diane, and his mom lived with his maternal grandparents, Charles and Anne Maas, on their farm near Delano, Minnesota. He was blessed by also living and growing up...

Brian Willie

Brian Willie

Jan 8, 2026

Brian Lee Willie, of St Michael. Formerly Brooklyn Park. Brian passed on January 8, 2026 at the age of 32. Our hearts are broken, he was deeply loved and will forever be missed. A man with a kind heart, ready to help everyone. Brian is survived by wife, Cindy; children; Blake Brian, and Emma Hazel; mother, Mary Willie; sister, Danielle...

Evelyn "Carol" Roberts

Evelyn "Carol" Roberts

Jan 7, 2026

Carol's Service will be Livestreamed by New Hope Church

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Evelyn "Carol" Roberts, age 92, entered into eternal rest on January 7, 2026, passing peacefully at her home in Columbia, South Carolina, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on April 7, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of the late Floyd and...

Jack Huang

Jack Huang

Jan 11, 2026

Huang, Jack

age 93 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 10, 2026. Survived by daughters, Joyce Koker (Matt) & Julie Huang (Mark Wollschlager); grandchildren, Katie & Sarah Koker, Ryan & Grace Wollschlager; sister, Alice Huang. Preceded in Death by wife, Nancy Huang, & two siblings. Jack completed his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the University...

Henry C "Butch" Neumann

Henry C "Butch" Neumann

Jan 5, 2026

Henry C "Butch" Neumann, age 87 of Corcoran, passed away January 5, 2026 at St Therese of Corcoran.

Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Henry and Sophie (Blackowiak) Neumann; daughter, Connie Gleason; grandson, Sam Schumm; brother, Paul Neumann; sister, Shirley Faue; baby sister, Florence; and brother-in-law, Archie Sonenstahl.

Survived by loving wife, Marian (Pouliot) for 66 ½ years; daughter, Debbie (Randy) Schumm; sons,...

Lawrence B. Knoblach

Lawrence B. Knoblach

Jan 7, 2026

Larry Knoblach, 90, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Julietta Knoblach; brothers Leroy, Harold (Rosie) and Raymond Knoblach, and brother-in-law Mel Koopmeiners. 

He is survived by Nona (Kluempke) Knoblach, wife of 68 years; daughter Dede Boelter (Mark); son Dean Knoblach; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister Lucy Koopmeiners; sister-in-law...

Donna Jean Bergdahl (Derbis)

Donna Jean Bergdahl (Derbis)

Dec 30, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Donna Jean Bergdahl (Derbis), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Donna, a longtime resident of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished so dearly.

Donna was born on February 17, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to John and...

Susan S. Bojar

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...

Ruth G. (Wicklund) Beam

Ruth G. (Wicklund) Beam

Dec 12, 2025

Champlin - Age 90. Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's disease. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. 

Preceded in death by husband Charles (Chuck) and brother Jon Wicklund. Survived by her brother Robert (Lynne) and 3 children, Todd (Debbie), John (Marilyn), Stefanie (Mark). 7 beloved grandchildren, Alyssa (Andy), Caitlyn (Anders), Taylor,...

Katya Poghosyan

Katya Poghosyan

Jan 10, 2026

Katya Poghosyan, age 94, of Dayton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, surrounded by love.

Katya was born on January 28, 1931, in Yerevan, Armenia. From an early age, she carried a deep sense of compassion, resilience, and devotion that would define her extraordinary life.

Katya earned her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University and dedicated...

Jean Wiggins

Jean Wiggins

Jan 7, 2026

L. (Jean) Wiggins, 90, of Plymouth, Minnesota, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026.

Jean was a proud graduate of Asbury College in Kentucky and earned her master's degree from the University of Georgia. She devoted her career to teaching English to university students throughout the South and was also an accomplished, published poet.

In retirement, Jean and...

Theodore Tangen

Theodore Tangen

Jan 7, 2026

Theodore James Tangen Age 81, formerly of St. Louis Park and Maple Grove

Theodore “Ted” Tangen was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and great-grandpa whose life was filled with curiosity, adventure, and love for family. Ted had a passion for the outdoors—spending time at the lake with his grandchildren, gardening, and exploring National parks across the country. He enjoyed golfing,...

Marjorie Deutsch

Marjorie Deutsch

Jan 7, 2026

Marjorie Ann "Margie" Deutsch (née Lyngholm), age 85, passed away on January 7, 2026. Born on December 21, 1940, at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Loren Oliver and Elva Marie Lyngholm. Margie grew up in St. Paul and Duluth, graduating on the honor roll from Central High School in 1959.

On June 29, 1963,...

Gerald Thomas

Gerald Thomas

Jan 6, 2026

Thomas, Gerald E, 90, of St. Louis Park and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 in Minnesota. Full notice and celebration of life details to come.