Obituaries


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Gerald Voeller

February 9, 2025

Gerald M. "Jerry" Voeller, age 87 of Minneapolis, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, February 9, 2025. Gerald Martin, the son of Jack and Barbara (Meyer) Voeller, was born on October 9, 1937, in Fillmore, North Dakota. He ma...

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John E. Dohlke

February 9, 2025

John E. Dohlke, age 84, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on July 6, 1940, in Winona, MN, he was the son of William and Angeline (Matelski) Dohlke. A ...

Leslie A. "Les" Flugum

February 8, 2025

Leslie A. "Les" Flugum, age 74 of Burnsville, died suddenly but peacefully at home on Saturday evening, February 8, 2025. Leslie Allan, the son of Howard and Eileen (Cox) Flugum, was born on July 27, 1950, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Following his g...

Joanne "Bev" Beverly Adams

January 31, 2025

Joanne Beverly "Bev" Adams Joanne Beverly "Bev" Adams was born May 25, 1932, in Rutland, SD, and passed away January 31, 2025, in Apple Valley, MN. The daughter of Lawrence and Georgine (Johnson) Graff, she was a "cradle Lutheran," and her faith s...

Susan Marie Canonico

January 30, 2025

Canonico, Susan Marie “Sue” Age 80, of Rosemount, MN, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sue was born on January 2, 1945, in Everett, Washington where her...

Mary Lou Schenck (Gust)

January 28, 2025

Mary Lou Schenck (Gust) Age 79 of Rosemount went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 28, 2025. Mary Lou is survived by husband, Don Perkins; sons: David Schenck and Jeffrey (Melissa) Schenck; siblings, Audrey Yates and Ronald (Addie) Gust;...

Eleanor M. Lynn

January 26, 2025

Lynn, Eleanor M. Age 95 of Apple Valley (formerly of Mpls), passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Fritz”; and 3 siblings. Survived by her children, John (Jeanette), Gary (Donna), Vicki (Andy) Daca, a...

Shirley Jane Milliman

January 25, 2025

Shirley Jane Milliman, age 89 of Apple Valley, born September 17, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Philip A. and Jean L. Garvey, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, January 25, 2025. Shirely was the 6th of 8 children and is preceded in d...

Steven M. Monge

January 22, 2025

Monge, Steven M. Age 65 of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2025. Preceded in death by his father, Larry. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mary; mother, Audrey; sister, Debra (Mark) Higgins; sister-in-law, Catherine ...

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Terry Schultz

January 21, 2025

Schultz, Terry of Apple Valley, decided that after 84 years, enough was enough and peacefully departed this world on January 21, 2025. Born on August 5, 1940, in Waseca, Minnesota, Terry was adopted by Harry and Millie Schultz, owners of the Br...

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Robert L. Larson

January 19, 2025

Robert L. “Bob” Larson died peacefully on Jan. 19, 2025 in Anoka, MN at the age of 99.  He will be best remembered as being among the last of the “Greatest Generation.”  As the son of proud Swedish immigrants, he was a shining example ...

Annie Lou J Westlund

January 15, 2025

Annie Lou J. Westlund, age 92 formerly of S. Mpls.  Preceded in death by beloved husband, John; sons, Donald and Dean; and daughter-in-law, Nanc.  Survived by sons and daughter-in-laws, David (Lee), Dale (Sandy), Douglas (Jill), Dick, daughter-i...

Kari R. E. Watne

January 13, 2025

Kari R. E. Watne, Age 49 of Bloomington, born July 18, 1975 in Minneapolis, adopted and raised by parents, Westen & Carol Anderson, passed away unexpectedly at home, January 13, 2025. Kari was very active in her early years in Job’s Daughters, ...

Mariel Joan Knoch

January 7, 2025

Knoch, Mariel Joan (née Goltz) December 21, 1933 – January 7, 2025, age 91 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully after suffering with dementia for the last few years. Survived by her son, James (Kym) of Chagrin Falls, Ohio and Venice, Flor...

Evelyn M Larson

December 29, 2024

Evelyn M Larson, Age 92 of Burnsville, born December 15, 1932 in Pawtucket, RI to Herman and Evelyn Moreau, passed away peacefully at Emerald Crest in Burnsville, December 29, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, David and brothers, Raymo...

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Charles "Chuck" J. Keiser

December 26, 2024

Charles “Chuck” J. Keiser Age 78 of Lakeville, born June 4, 1946 in Stillwater, MN to Ralph and Dorothy Keiser, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family December 26, 2024. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Dean, Yvonne Gantzer, B...

Joann E. Pichotta

December 25, 2024

Joann E. Pichotta Age 73 of Apple Valley, born May 11, 1951 in Greenville, WI to Arly and Eunice Doell, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, Greg, son, Travis Zingler and daughter-in-law, Jennifer on Christmas Day, 2024. She ...

Ione M. Dickhaus

December 24, 2024

Dickhaus, Ione M. Age 93 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Dec. 24, 2024. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Raymond; 3 great-grandchildren; parents; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; and son-in-law, Sh...

Paul "Froggy" Lamberger

December 24, 2024

Lamberger, Paul “Froggy” Age 80 of Pine Springs, MN, died on Dec. 24, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents, Gladys & Augie; nephews, Erik and Jon; and brother-in-law, Ron Girard. Survived by his loving sisters, Judy (Butch) Hagen, Kay Mc...

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James "Sully" P. Sullivan

December 17, 2024

James P. "Sully" Sullivan, age 82 of Rosemount passed away Dec. 17, 2024.  Sully is survived by his loving wife, Bunny; daughters, Linda (Brad) Sticha and Cathy (Noah) Blaha; grandchildren: Hannah, Kyle, Adam, Megan and Jack; brother, Michael (Tr...

Gerald "Jerry" Blank

December 15, 2024

Blank, Gerald “Jerry” Age 85 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ron; and sister-in-law, Verlie. Survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jeanne; children, Scott (Anne), Todd (Am...

Earl Lamott

December 11, 2024

Earl LaMott Age 81, of Burnsville. Preceded in death by wife, Gail and siblings: Clarence, Ed, Marceal LaMott and Zoa Fasching. Survived by daughter, Amy (Joe) Johnson; son, Tony LaMott; grandchildren, Greta and Jacquelyn; sisters, Delores Fiecke an...

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David John Booty

December 9, 2024

Booty, David John Age 87 of Apple Valley, passed away on Dec. 9, 2024. Dave was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on September 16, 1937, to John and Ethel Booty. He had a happy childhood growing up on Cherry Street with a warm community of neighbo...

Gunnar B. Söderlind

December 6, 2024

Gunnar B. Söderlind Age 66 of Cottage Grove, MN, born July 29, 1958 in Brainerd, MN to Barbara Humphrey & Philip Söderlind, passed away peacefully December 6, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Philip Söderlind and stepdad, Jim Barker....

Kathy McLaughlin

December 6, 2024

McLaughlin, Kathy Age 79 of Rosemount, passed away on Dec. 6, 2024. Preceded in death by her sister, Claire (Burt) Lonn; brother, Michael Byrnes; and brother-in-law, Jerry Hynek. Survived by her loving husband, Mike; sons, Jeff (Heather) and Todd ...