Obituaries
Veteran
March 31, 2022
Hiben, Andro “Andy” Age 96 of Apple Valley (originally of South Minneapolis), passed away on March 31, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Mae; daughter, Sheral Hall; and siblings, Michael, John, Daniel, Ann, Gladys, and Marge. Survived...
March 25, 2022
Alrie M. Askvig “Al” Age 82 of Apple Valley, born September 3, 1939 in Carpio, ND to Ole & Ella Askvig, passed away March 25, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family. Al was united in marriage to Lois Olson on July 7, 1962, having met i...
March 25, 2022
Melander, Shauna Rose Age 34 of Burnsville, was called home on March 25, 2022. Preceded by her grandparents. Survived by her son, Carter Melander; fiancé, William Barfknecht; mother, Rita R. (Terry) Ledbetter; father, John Melander; brother, Trav...
March 24, 2022
John Michael Dahl Born June 15, 1945, to Genevieve (Watters) and Clarence Dahl in Minneapolis, MN. His family made their home on Cedar Avenue and in the Bancroft Neighborhood in South Minneapolis. He graduated in 1963 from Central High...
March 24, 2022
Smith, Mary A. (née Hankowsky) Age 94 of Apple Valley. Our loving, precious mother passed away on March 24, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; daughter, Sharon Troje; granddaughter, Jamie Buckingham; and 3 brothers. Survived by her ...
March 24, 2022
Vencil, Emily “Skip” Age 79 of Apple Valley, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jack; daughters, Vicky (Doug) Franz and Jackie (Mike) Pryor; five grandchildren, Rachel (Derek) Zhi...
March 24, 2022
Stone, Chad Warren Age 53 of Burnsville, suffered a massive stroke and passed away on March 24, 2022, surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife, Liz; sons, Jacob and William; mother, Lois (Dan) Gust; siblings, Brad (Cindy) Stone, Megan...
Veteran
March 18, 2022
Arthur H. Kujawa "Art" Age 85 of Apple Valley, born October 8, 1936 in Gilman, MN to Joseph & Frances Kujawa, passed away March 18, 2022. Arthur proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a letter carrier for the U.S Postal Service. He is...
March 16, 2022
Margaret J. Watroba Age 97 of Rosemount, born and raised in South Minneapolis to John & Anna Sedlak, passed away peacefully at home just shy of her 98th birthday surrounded by her family on March 16, 2022. She was fortunate to have lived a ...
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March 13, 2022
Lloyd H. Barnstable age 103 of Mpls., MN passed away on March 13, 2022. He was born Feb. 13, 1919 in Harvey, ND to Amos & Julia Barnstable. Lloyd is preceded in death by wife, Helen; siblings: Lawrence “Buster”, Tom, Violet and Mildred...
March 8, 2022
Betty Lou Arnold age 84, of Apple Valley, MN passed away on March 8, 2022. She was born in Rochester, MN to Richard M. Roark & Leila (Curtis) Roark. She studied elementary education at Mason City Junior College. (Class of 1958). She retired f...
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February 28, 2022
Michael Louis Fink Born in Minneapolis on July 10th, 1953 to parents Lincoln and Betty. Mike and his siblings grew up a stone’s throw from the Mississippi River where he spent much of his free time, fishing and swimming. As a young man, Mike w...
February 25, 2022
John D. Means Age 59 of Eagan, born July 19, 1962 in Kansas City, MO to John & Nancy Means, passed away February 25, 2022. He is preceded in death by his son, Dale and three siblings: Paul, Melanie & Mike Means. John was a loving dad...
February 25, 2022
Ferrin, Betty Lou Age 84 of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 25, 2022. Betty was born to Julius and Anna (Pangrel) Strand on March 6, 1937. She was the shoe box baby, weighing not quite two pounds at nineteen days old. A twin whose sister died sh...
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February 25, 2022
LeVake, Marvin L. Age 81 of Burnsville (formerly of Watertown, SD), went to be with the Lord on Feb. 25, 2022. Preceded in death by his wife, Diane, and his parents. Survived by his children, Sean (Jennifer) LeVake and Megan (Brandon) Mannie; gran...
February 25, 2022
Debra Lynn Lawrey With grief and hope we announce the passing of Debra Lynn Lawrey, age 67. She passed away of natural causes in her home, and entered heaven on February 25, 2022. Debi was born on October 16, 1954 in Saint Louis Park, to belove...
Dr. Lloyd Wallin, D.D.S., "Doc"
February 18, 2022
Dr. Lloyd Wallin, D.D.S., “Doc” Age 80 of Burnsville, born March 30, 1941 in St Paul, MN to Gust & Lillian Wallin passed away February 18, 2022. Dr. Wallin, “Doc” was a dentist for over 50 years and had his own practice in Burnsvi...
February 15, 2022
Else, June J. Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 15, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Berwyn; granddaughter, Stacy Her; and brother, Jimmy Lee. Survived by her daughters, Jean Hunsinger and Judy Harsha; many grandchildren and great...
February 12, 2022
Schulte, Harold J. “Bud” Jr. Age 74 of St. Paul, passed away on Feb. 12, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Julia; and brother, Donald. Survived by his children, Corinne (John) Hynes, Christopher Schulte, and Carly Schulte; g... Veteran
February 9, 2022
Charles E. Berger age 77 of Champlin. He was a beloved father & grandfather who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by wife, Marshia. Survived by son, Lee (Anne) and daughters, Jill (Andrew) and Kim (Barry) Hartel; grandchildren: Ra...
February 7, 2022
Ruth A. Gray Age 80 of Apple Valley. Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lucille; daughter, Carol; and brother, Paul. Survived by her husband Aubrey; children, St...
February 6, 2022
Ellen M. Thompson age 84, Ellen passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, with family by her side. Preceded in death by the love of her life Jerry, parents Einar and Margrete Duvick. Survived by daughters, Kris (Dan) Seeler and Kari (Sco...
January 21, 2022
Troy D. Vollmer Age 47 of Minneapolis, born September 24, 1974 in Minneapolis to Dale & Kathleen Vollmer, passed away unexpectedly due to mental illness January 21, 2022. Troy’s hobby and passion was working on his car, a 1969 Buick Skylark....
January 20, 2022
Doris Lussky, age 97, of Apple Valley, was brought home to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born to Richard and Lydia Engebrecht on January 31, 1924. She was united in marriage to Frederic Lussky on August 28th, 1954. They had ...
January 20, 2022
Marlene McLaughlin Ordos, age 72 of Waverly, MN, passed away peacefully on Thur. Jan. 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Mclaughlin and her sister, Janet Marron. Marlene graduated from Roosevelt HS. She is survived by her dau...