Obituaries

John D. Means

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...

Betty Lou Ferrin

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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Marvin L. LeVake

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...

Debra Lynn Lawrey

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...

June J. Else

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...

Harold "Bud" J. Schulte Jr.

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...

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Charles E. Berger

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...

Ruth Ann Gray

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...

Ellen M. Thompson

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...

Troy D. Vollmer

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....

Doris H. Lussky

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 ...

Marlene A. Ordos

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...

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Patrick Michael McCauley

January 18, 2022

McCauley, Patrick Michael Age 74 of Northfield (formerly of St. Paul), went to be with his Heavenly Father on Jan. 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, LaVern & Edith (nee Robinette); brothers, Timothy and David; and brother-in-law, Cur...

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Peter Zidek

January 18, 2022

Zidek, Peter Age 74 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Erich & Margaret. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Soo; sons, Marcus (Kirsten) and Erik (Sarah); brother, Ted (Ming) Zidek; sister, Suzy (...

David Otto Wendt

January 18, 2022

David Otto Wendt age 75 of Rosemount, born March 11, 1946, in Springfield, MN to Wilbert & Opal Wendt, passed away January 18, 2022.  He graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the US Army National Guard for six ...

David L. Koll

January 17, 2022

Koll, David L. Age 76 of Spring Lake Park, born March 7, 1945 in Minneapolis to Tilden & Marguerite Koll, passed away January 17, 2022.   Dave served the funeral industry for over fifty years helping create customized caskets.  He ...

Kim Karen Anderson (nee Kinley)

January 13, 2022

Anderson, Kim Karen (nee Kinley) Age 78 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 13, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard. Survived by her children, Coreen Walker, Laurel (Jamie) Iverson, and Warren (Katya) Anderson; grandchild...

Delores L. Beckett

January 11, 2022

Beckett, Delores L., Age 98 of Minneapolis, born March 23, 1923 in Minneapolis to Charles & Martha Forbes, passed away peacefully January 11, 2022. Delores was a lifelong member of Minnehaha Baptist Church and now First Evangelical Free Chu...

David G. Brady

January 10, 2022

David G. Brady Age 79 of Lakeville, born May 29, 1942 in Minneapolis, to Gene & Joan Brady, went to be with his Lord after a battle with Dementia, January 10, 2022. David will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years, Joan; children: Cather...

Deb A. Rafnson (Wolf)

January 8, 2022

Rafnson, Deb A. (Wolf) Age 53 of Apple Valley, passed away on Jan. 8, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Ron & Jan Wolf; Survived by her husband, Charley Lockhart; children, Jake (Dani) Rafnson, Josh (Kyleigh Rebholtz) Rafnson, and Brady ...

Violet A. Wells

January 7, 2022

Wells, Violet A. age 84, born in Balta, ND. Violet enjoyed crossword puzzles, chocolate and chocolate shakes. Survived by loving husband, Merlin; daughter, Tammy (Joe) and son, Terry (Sue); many grandchildren & great grandchildren; sisters, La...

Chad M. Wentzel

January 4, 2022

Chad M. Wentzel, age 50, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully in his childhood home on January 4, 2022 after a yearlong battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. He will always be remembered for his genuine love for everyone he met. He ...

Lola Jean O'Brien

January 3, 2022

O’Brien, Lola Jean Age 71 of Eagan, passed away on Jan. 3, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters. Survived by her partner, Gary A. Quickstad; daughters, Kristie (Bruce) Johnson and Maggie (Jon) Adlum; stepdaughter, Stacy (Andy) Re...

Evelyn M Sand

January 2, 2022

Evelyn Maryan Sand Of St. Louis Park, just shy of 96 years, born January 28, 1926 in Minneapolis to Elizabeth (immigrant from Germany) and Erick Olson (immigrant from Sweden), passed away comfortably on January 2, 2022, She attended Roosevelt H...