Obituaries
September 5, 2020
Richard K. Hocking, Age 68 of Apple Valley MN, born November 23, 1951 in Hibbing MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on September 5, 2020. Rich attended school in Kelly Lake and Hibbing. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School, whe...
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September 4, 2020
Jeffrey G. Shannon age 73 of Mpls., died on Sept. 4 due to surgery complications. Survived by son, Jeffrey; partner, Kaarina Mindlay; and family, Patrick (Betsy), Richard, Kevin (Nancy), Michael (Angie) and Mary Kay Shannon; nephews, Joseph (Ann)...
September 2, 2020
Cecilia Marie Van Grinsven (nee Wilson) Born on October 6, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Eugene and Gladys Wilson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on September 2nd at the Ebenezer's Ridges home in Burnsville, MN. Cecilia and Anth...
September 1, 2020
Rosanne M. Walther Age 86 of St. Paul, born June 29, 1934 in Rochester, MN to Louis & Rosella Wegner, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, September 1, 2020. Rosanne was an exceptional wife and mother. She loved her ...
August 26, 2020
Vogt, Wesley James Formerly of Truman, MN and currently of Apple Valley, MN passed away of cancer on August 26, 2020 at the age of 78. Wes is survived by his loving wife, Lee; children, Lori (Mike) McDevitt, Lynn (Dan) Schuman and Colby (Dana) Vogt;...
August 26, 2020
Heleyn Ann Smela (Poplunkowsi), of Minneapolis, MN passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020. She was 85 years of age. Heleyn leaves behind her beloved husband Joseph “Joe” George Smela of 60 years . She was the daughter of the late J...
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August 24, 2020
Robert “Bob” Edwin Lewis, Age 80 of Apple Valley, born March 10, 1940 in Blooming Prairie, MN to Edwin Lisle & Agnes Elsie (Patzer) Lewis, passed away at home surrounded by family on August 24, 2020. Beloved husband, father, grandfather an...
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August 23, 2020
Garbe, John (Jack) P., Lt. Col. USAF, (Retired) Age 86 of Lakeville, took off piloting his angel flight on 23 August 2020. Born May 1, 1934, St. Paul, MN to John (Jack) and Mildred Garbe. Graduated St. Paul Central High School 1952. Enlisted in US...
August 13, 2020
Vanda S. Plifka Age 86 of Apple Valley, born May 26, 1934 in Avon, MN to Stanis & Victoria Kociemba, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, August 13, 2020. Vanda had a variety of jobs including working at Honeywell, VA Hospital, ...
August 9, 2020
Gladys V. Orcutt Age 100 of Bloomington. Born May 8, 1920 in Minneapolis to George & Mabel Washel, passed away peacefully at her home August 9, 2020. Glady was well known by many as the “Demo Lady” at the Bloomington Byerly’s and Sam’s...
August 9, 2020
Thelma “Kay” Anderson Age 81 of Mpls. MN passed away at home. Preceded in death by loving husband of 56 years, Jim. Survived by children, John (Marsha) Anderson and Kim (Matt) Ocel; granddaughters: Courtney, Megan and Samantha; sister, Nona D...
August 5, 2020
Lee, Tang Kee Age 97 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 5th, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife, Foon Ching Lee. Survived by his children, Man Wan Kwok (Kam W Kwok), Yuen Kwong Li (Shu Y Li), Angela Yee (Danny Yee), Sau Chan Li (Yu Chan), Yuen ...
July 31, 2020
Age 73 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 31, 2020. Survived by her husband, John; children, Chris, Bob, Steve, their spouses, and six grandchildren. She will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Min...
Michelle "Mickey" D. Gladitsch
July 29, 2020
Gladitsch, Michelle “Mickey” (nee Busca) Age 65, formerly of Eagan, MN, passed away, July 29, 2020. Mickey had a career with and retired from Northwest Airlines. She was a fun-loving person with a huge generous heart. Preceded in death by her be...
July 24, 2020
Thea Marie Wetzler (Miller), age 90, of St. Michael, MN and Minneapolis, MN. Born June 19, 1930 died peacefully July 24, 2020. Thea was preceded in death by her devoted husband Charles Wetzler; her parents, Anthony and Eileen Miller; her sister and...
July 22, 2020
Maureen Sue "Susie" O'Malley age 74, of Mpls., passed away on July 22, 2020 of breast cancer. Born March 25, 1946 in Mpls. She graduated in 1964 from Roosevelt HS. Attended the U of MN (art history) and St Thomas (facilities design). She worked for...
July 16, 2020
Zeman, Josephine “Jo” Age 95 of Minneapolis. Born on Aug. 8, 1924 to Nicholas and Martha Konopaki in Nekoosa, WI. Passed away on July 16, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; son, Stephen; and granddaughter, Denise. Survived by children, ...
July 12, 2020
Lorraine E. Blake Age 80 of Eagan, born May 10, 1940 in Portland, OR to Ralph & Dorothy Ruscheinsky, passed away peacefully at home July 12, 2020. Lorraine will be dearly missed by her children: Brian (Chalesha), Jeff (Barb), Scott, Brenda, Todd an...
July 9, 2020
Kristine Bryan Nielsen Our beloved Kris was born on July 19, 1962 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Daniel and Marilyn Bryan. Kris particularly adored her dad who preceded her in death. Kris passed away at the age of 57 on July 9, 2020. She is survi...
July 8, 2020
Darlene Jenny Stern, Age 71 of Apple Valley, born May 25, 1949 in Willmar, MN, the daughter of Erwin and Sally (Kuechle) Haag. She graduated from Willmar High School in 1967 and Willmar Tech Institute in 1968. She was united in marriage to William ...
June 13, 2020
(nee DeGeest) Age 84, of Apple Valley. Passed away surrounded by loved ones, in the comfort of her own home June 13, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Ruth DeGeest; siblings, Margaret, Gordon, and Roger; sons, Timothy and Curtis;...
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June 9, 2020
Sampson, Richard J. Age 102 of Rosemount (formerly of Duluth), went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 9th, 2020. Preceded in death by his first wife, Annabelle; brother, Eugene; and sister, Margery Hart. Survived by his wife, Florence; ...
June 4, 2020
Carol J. Arroyo Passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on the early morning of June 4, 2020. Carol is preceded in death by husband, Juan Arroyo, mother, Selina O'Neil and father, Charles J. O'Neil. Carol was a devoted mother, grandmot...
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May 29, 2020
David D. Frovik, Age 74 of Apple Valley MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 29, 2020. David was born March 28, 1946 in Granite Falls, MN to Arne & Esther Frovik. He graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1965. Af...
May 22, 2020
Ganfield-Thorpe, Logan Peder Logan passed away on May 22, 2020. He recently celebrated his 14th birthday on May 2 at his home in Lakeville, MN. Survived by his mom, Sarah (Allen); dad, Dan (Katie); grandparents, Arnie (Carol) Thorpe and Bruce (...