Obituaries
September 30, 2024
Nicol, Janet Lou Age 77 of Lakeville, born in Franklin on Jan. 5, 1947, died Sept. 30, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Nicol; parents, Wayne and Iris Ramey; and niece, Chloe Nicol. Survived by her children, David (Julia), Thomas (M...September 30, 2024
Barber, Evelyn E. Age 89 of Shorewood, passed away on Sept. 30, 2024. Evelyn worked as a secretary for Barber Construction Co. for many years. She enjoyed winters in FL and was an avid shuffleboard player. Evelyn was a wonderful wife, mother, gran...September 29, 2024
Gary J. Dahlmeir Age 74 of Burnsville, born October 28, 1949 in Minneapolis to James & Madeline Dahlmeir, passed away September 29, 2024. Gary will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Janis; daughters, Jennifer (Tim) White and Kari (Ja...Wallace "Wally" S. Bjorkstrand
September 28, 2024
Wallace "Wally" S. Bjorkstrand, Age 88 of Minneapolis, born Tuesday, February 11, 1936 in Alexandria, MN to Walter & Gertie Bjorkstrand, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 28, 2024. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Violet “V...September 26, 2024
Joseph C. Ordos Age 84 of Minneapolis, born August 3, 1940 in Minneapolis to Joseph and Florence Ordos, passed away September 26, 2024. He is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Marcia Ordos. Joseph will be dearly missed by his daughter, Marie...September 26, 2024
Ralph Everett Hanson, age 77, a resident of Minnetonka, MN and a longtime resident of Apple Valley, MN, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2024. Ralph was born in Hawarden, IA, January 20, 1947. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and fr...September 23, 2024
Lennis L. Mathews Age 76 of Eagan, passed away on September 23, 2024. Len was proceeded in death by his parents, Leo and Agnes (née Boettcher) Mathews; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leo and Dolores Crowley; brother-in-law, Gary Haper; and ...September 22, 2024
Nylander, Gladys K. Age 98 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Sept. 22, 2024 in her loving home. Preceded in death by her husband, John; daughters, Beth and Polly; and siblings, Aggie and Gil. Survived by her daughters, Lynn, Jan (Marcus), ...September 19, 2024
Edmund Allen Tio Age 97 of Rosemount. Born Nov. 16, 1926 in Spring Valley, WI to Marcus & Alice. Ed and his family moved in 1934 to his grandfather’s farm due to flooding of the Eau Galle River that destroyed the home Ed and his siblings w...September 15, 2024
Reu, Donna Mae Age 92 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2024. Preceded in death by her brothers, Duard and Lowell. Survived by her children, Diane (Don) Golladay, Tom (Tina) Reu, Sharon (Ralph) Schubert, and Gene (Laurene)...September 11, 2024
Schifferle, Joe A. Age 74 of Apple Valley, passed away on September 11, 2024. Survived by his loving wife, Pat; children, Kristine (Dave Jabe) Berglund, Steven Dorion, Cindy Dorion, and Karen (Joel) Collins; grandchildren, Casey, Jereme, Ashley, M...Kristen Ann Peterson (née Sundberg)
September 7, 2024
Peterson, Kristen A. (née Sundberg) Age 74 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 7, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Ellsworth & Shirley Sundberg. Survived by her husband, Timothy Peterson; step-sons, Jason (Melanie) Peters...August 30, 2024
Derald A. Pedersen Born September 20, 1940 in Lake Preston, SD to Harold & Pearl Pedersen, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. He is preceded in death by his sister, Joan Groon. Derald will be deeply missed by his wife, Delma; childr...August 29, 2024
Jeanne C. Miller Age 87 of Minneapolis, born December 9, 1936 in Easton, MN to Clem & Margaret Ziegler, passed away peacefully August 29, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton; brothers, Joe & John Ziegler and sister, Helen Ziegl...August 21, 2024
Gilman Kenneth Holien, Jr. was born on February 18th, 1933 to Gilman Sr and Pearl Holien of Montevideo, Minnesota. He went to be with Jesus on August 21st, 2024 at the age of 91. Ken graduated from Montevideo High School and then served 4 ye...August 19, 2024
Susan "Sue" Faye Clark Age 77, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Lorraine and Bob; brother, Chuck; sister, Debbie; brother, Jim; and sister-in-law Carol. Sue is survived by her sister,...August 17, 2024
Lehmann, Arthur Allen “Al” Age 63 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2024, at his home in Apple Valley, surrounded by family and a whole lot of love. Al grew up in Apple Valley graduating from AVHS in 1979. Al met Kelly Ma...August 11, 2024
James D. Haugen, Age 75 of Apple Valley, born June 19, 1949 in Minot, ND to Ernest & Bernice Haugen, passed away August 11, 2024. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda and brothers, Kenny and Larry. He will be dearly missed by his lovin...August 6, 2024
Rieck, Donna Age 61 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 6, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Marie Clarkson; and her sister, Joanne Michaud. Survived by her brothers, Paul (Susan) Clarkson and Andy Clarkson; nieces and nephews,...August 3, 2024
Esther Irene Larson, Age 88, of Apple Valley, passed away on Saturday, August 03, 2024, from complications of Dementia and lung cancer. Esther was born in Dunn County, Wisconsin on October 26, 1935 to Torger & Opal Peterson. Her childhood and s...August 2, 2024
James G. Bryntesen Bryntesen, James G. age 83 of Apple Valley, born January 19, 1941 in Minneapolis to George & Ardelle Bryntesen, passed away at the family’s lake home, his favorite place on earth, surrounded by people he loved, on August ...July 30, 2024
Donald L. Kuhl Age 81 of Rosemount, born May 17, 1943 in Minneapolis to Lawrence and Ruth Kuhl, passed away peacefully with his family at his side July 30 2024. He is preceded in death by his daughter Michelle; sisters, Mary (Bill) Tantzen and Bar...July 23, 2024
Sweet little soul, Jack "Jackie" Harold Steinmetz, joined his heavenly Father and Savior on July 23, 2024. "Fearfully and wonderfully made," Jack was born December 30, 2023 (Psalm 139:14 ESV). Prematurity did not stop Jack from popping open his curio...Violet "Vi" Frances Bjorkstrand
July 17, 2024
Bjorkstrand, Violet “Vi” Frances Age 83 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and holding her husband, Wally’s hand. Preceded in death by her mother, Alice; father, Ed; sister, Bonnie; brothers, Robert and J...July 16, 2024
Jones, Howard Jr. “Jay” Age 81 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary; parents, Howard Sr. & Frances; and brother, Rev. David. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; childr...