Obituaries

Laurence F. Bridger

April 5, 2024

Larry Foster Bridger, age 83 of Rosemount, born June 28, 1940 in St Paul to Clydel & William Bridger, peacefully passed away on April 5, 2024. Larry started his long career as a civil servant in the Navy where he learned discipline and how ...

Wanda L. Stolarek

April 4, 2024

Wanda L. Stolarek, Age 103 of Minneapolis, born December 6, 1920 in Oak Park, MN to Thomas and Anna Okonek, passed away peacefully, April 4, 2024. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family.  She w...

Scott J. Lundberg

April 4, 2024

Scott J. Lundberg, Age 51 of Lakeville passed away at home suddenly April 4, 2024. Scott was born May 5, 1972 in Minneapolis to Terry and Bette Lundberg. Scott's love of music, cooking, and painting defined his rich and colorful life.  Scott found ...

Dianne Mae Mortel

April 3, 2024

Dianne Mae Mortel, age 79 of Apple Valley, was born May 24, 1944 in Frederic, WI, to Virgil and Ruth Vangsgard, and died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 3, 2024. Dianne graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1962 and...

Dennis J. Mooney

April 3, 2024

Dennis J. Mooney Age 82 born November 25, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Harry & Dorothy Mooney, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, April 3, 2024. Dennis will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Sandy; children: Michael, Patrick, and Kat...

Catherine "Cathie" N. Boos

March 30, 2024

Catherine N Boos, Age 81 of Apple Valley, born April 30, 1942 in St. Paul, MN to Raymond and Bernice Faschingbauer, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, March 30, 2024. For many years Cathie operated her interior design business, Cather...

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M. Terry Kos

March 29, 2024

Kos, M. Terry Age 97 of Apple Valley (formerly of Rochester), passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1926, in Rochester, MN to Albert and Blanche (Terry) Kos. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary; son, Peter; and brothe...

Donna Jean Bridger

March 26, 2024

Donna Jean Bridger  aged 82, peacefully passed away on March 26th, in Minnesota. Born on January 13th, 1942, in California to Martha & Ruben Franks, Donna’s journey was marked by love, dedication, and passion. Her love extended boundlessly t...

Kurt L. Kise

March 13, 2024

Kise, Kurt L. Age 59 of S. Mpls. Kurt passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard A. Kise. He is survived by his mother, Arlene; brothers, Jim and Jon (Julie); nephew, Jason (Alexis); niece, Tina (Al...

Connie Wesley Havrilla

March 12, 2024

Havrilla, Connie Wesley Age 75 of Rosemount, passed away on March 12, 2024, with family by her side. Preceded in death by her parents, Roland & Dolores Wesley. Survived by her loving husband, Charles; son, Justin (Janet) Wesley; granddaughters...

Margaret Brown

March 12, 2024

Margaret Brown Age 83, of Apple Valley, MN, died March 12, 2024. Survived by children: Marianna (Greg), Hal (Amy), Chris (Kari) and Suzie (Joe) and grandchildren: Ingrid, Thorin, Tobin, and Laina. Funeral Service, 11:00 AM, Thur. March 21, Messia...

Gregoria Chavez

March 6, 2024

Gregoria Chavez Age 82 of Apple Valley.  Born June 21, 1941 and died March 6, 2024 in Burnsville, MN.  She is preceded in death by husband, Humberto and sons, Robert & Humberto, Jr.  Gregoria is survived by children:  Gloria Ann, Ruben, Beli...

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Zachary M. Sindt

March 1, 2024

Zachary M. Sindt Age 47 of Eagan, formerly of South Mpls. & Bloomington, born December 2, 1976 in Minneapolis, to Michael and Kathleen, passed away peacefully, at home, March 1, 2024. Zachary proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a...

Margo Jeanne Beckett

February 28, 2024

 Margo Jeanne (Dahl) Beckett age 71 of Mpls. passed away peacefully Feb. 28, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Harriet Dahl and sister, Brenda Forbes. Margo was born on July 21, 1952 in Morris, MN. Growing up she lived in Owatonna,...

Anna Marie Grecco

February 13, 2024

Grecco, Anna Marie Age 61 of Lakeville, MN, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2024. Preceded in death by her father, Leonard. Survived by her mother, Martha; brothers, Joseph (Sharon), Leonard (Susan), Robert (Claudette), John (Debi), and Edward ...

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Lt. Col. Louis J. Martin, USAF Ret.

February 4, 2024

Lt. Col. Louis J. Martin, USAF Ret. Age 95 of Apple Valley, born June 8, 1928 in Ladysmith, WI to Francis & Margaret Martin, passed away peacefully at home February 4, 2024 of complications from Parkinson’s. Lou Martin retired in 1970 fro...

Kathleen A. Klem (née Chase)

January 28, 2024

Kathleen A. Klem (née Chase) Age 82 of Rosemount, born August 28, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN to Edward and Violet Chase, passed away January 28, 2024, peacefully and with grace. Kathleen worked as an X-Ray Technologist with the VA Hospital in Mi...

Lewis Love James Peterson

January 28, 2024

Lewis Love James Peterson Age 8 of Burnsville, went to be with Jesus on January 28, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Survived by his parents, Anthony and Charlotte Peterson; siblings, Bridget Peterson and Baby Peterson; grandparents, Gra...

Diane Severson

January 26, 2024

Severson, Diane Age 82 of Hastings, passed away on January 26, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jon; parents, Alvin and Dorothy; sisters, Polly and Judy; and brothers-in-law, Tom Knutsen and Tom Severson. Survived by her childre...

Pablo John Joseph Rodriguez-Green

January 25, 2024

Rodriguez-Green, Pablo John Joseph Age 28 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 25, 2024. Preceded in death by his nephew, Armond Rose Williams. Survived by his parents, Stacee (Dewayne) Murff and Pablo (MaryJane) Rodriguez; siblings, Edward (Ch...

Nancy K. McElligott

January 22, 2024

McElligott, Nancy K. Age 86 of Farmington (formerly of Eagan), passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2024, at Trinity Care Center surrounded by the love of her family. Preceded in death by her husband, John; sister, Judy Russell; and brother, John Ka...

Margaret A. Tomashek

January 19, 2024

Margaret A. Tomashek Age 73 of Farmington, born February 25, 1950 in Eau Claire, WI to Willard & Myrtle Tomashek, passed away peacefully with family at her side, January 19, 2024. Anyone acquainted with Margaret would know she was boldly he...

Edna S. Mukai

January 18, 2024

Edna S. Mukai Age 89 of Rosemount, born August 3, 1934 in Honolulu, HI to Hajime & Hatsuno Omiya, passed away peacefully January 18, 2024. In her professional life, Edna was a nurse at the University of Minnesota and VA and later a local el...

Thomas Nicholas Thelen

January 18, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Nicholas Thelen age 68 of Apple Valley, passed away suddenly Jan. 18, 2024 at his home.  Tom was born Sept. 4, 1955 in St. Cloud to Hubert & Mary Thelen.  He graduated from Cathedral HS in 1973.  Following graduation, Tom trav...

Donna Kay Gray

January 17, 2024

Donna Kay Gray Age 86 of Apple Valley, born June 30, 1937 in Minneapolis to Harold and Beatrice Bjerkstrand, passed away peacefully, January 17, 2023 at home in Apple Valley. Donna worked for United Airlines for 36 years. When she retired she l...