Obituaries

Elizabeth Orr Ryks

April 20, 2021

Ryks, Laurie Elizabeth “Liz” Age 59 of Farmington. Died very unexpectedly in her sleep on April 20. She is survived by her devoted husband, Robert “Rob”; her daughter, Rhiannon; mother, Mary Orr; and her two brothers, James Orr and Rhidia...

Roberta M. "Bee" Hervey

April 20, 2021

Roberta M. “Bee” Hervey Age 77 of Allen, TX formerly, Glendale, AZ, born October 5, 1943 in Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home, April 20, 2021.  Bee had a deep faith in her Lord and was a fun-loving spirit who enjoyed playing games, ...

Wendy Lee Marie Wexler

April 14, 2021

Wendy Lee Marie Wexler age 68, of Apple Valley, MN. Wendy is survived by husband, Scott; sons, Garrick (Sara), Barrett (Katie), Brandon (Amy) and Karian; grandchildren, Bailey, Taylor, Austin, Mitchell, Owen, Rydia, Elinor, Keirra and Rylan. Priv...

Betty Mae Braun

April 11, 2021

Braun, Betty Mae Age 83 of Apple Valley, passed away on April 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; and siblings. She is survived by her children, Gordon (Tami), David (Laura), Debbie (John) Lau and Sheryl (Jeff) Claussen; 13 g...

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Michael J. Spillane

April 1, 2021

Spillane, Michael J. Age 77, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home on April 1, 2021 after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Preceded in death by his father, James Spillane, and mother, Esther “Mickey” Avery. Born in D...

Sharon L. Wick

March 31, 2021

Wick, Sharon L. Age 84 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Wick; daughter, Jaye D. Litchard; granddaughter, Nicole Litchard; and brother, Bruce Anderson. Survived by her daughter, R...

Geraldine A. Ryan

March 28, 2021

Geraldine A. Ryan, Age 83 of Highland Park, formerly of Minneapolis, born December 2, 1937 in Eau Claire, WI to Carl & Anna Molls, passed away peacefully at home March 28, 2021. Geraldine is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and brot...

Darlene J. Sam

March 24, 2021

Darlene J. Sam Age 78 of Mpls., passed away March 24th after a long battle with cancer. Born in Cass Lake, MN on Sept. 23, 1942. Raised on the Iron Range and graduated from MacGregor HS in 1960. Darlene moved to Mpls. and was united in marriage...

William W. Berg

March 18, 2021

William W. Berg Age 79 of Webster, MN, born August 15, 1941 in Rush City to Walter & Tryntje Dorothy Berg passed away peacefully at home with family at his side, March 18, 2021. Bill grew up in the country on his family’s dairy farm. It was th...

Kathleen A. May

March 18, 2021

Kathleen A. May, Age 83 of Apple Valley, born August 1, 1937 in Minneapolis, to Michael & Kathryn Scheller, passed way peacefully, March 18, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Gilmore and Melvin May; brother, Thomas Schel...

Elaine E. Bain

March 10, 2021

Elaine E. Bain Age 91 of Mpls., formerly of Anoka. Elaine was a longtime employee of the Mpls. VA Medical Center. She is preceded in death by husband, Harold “Curtis”; sons, Robert and Gerald; and four siblings. She is survived by sons, James (G...

Ruth M. Gabrielson

March 10, 2021

Ruth M. Gabrielson Age 97 of Orangeville, IL, formerly of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Ervin; six brothers & two sisters. Survived by sister, Sara Hilton; sister-in-law, Nancy Gereau; many nieces, nephews, family, friends & special friend, ...

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Alvin P. Swanson

March 9, 2021

Swanson, Alvin P. Age 98 of Minneapolis, joined his wife, Dorothy, on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Pauline and Judith; and brothers, Cliff and Emil. Survived by his children, Diane Severson, Joanne Knutsen, Dougl...

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Eugene Earl Sundt

March 9, 2021

Sundt, Eugene Earl Age 89 of Apple Valley, passed away on March 9, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita; daughter, Sandra Leigh; and sister, Jeanette Smith. Survived by his son, Kirby (Kathie); grandsons, Zachary (Xochitl) and Chayse; brother, ...

Janice "Jan" Wolf

February 23, 2021

Wolf, Janice “Jan” Age 77 of Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 23, 2021 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Ron; parents, Kenny and Lorayne Quaintance; brother, Ron Quaintance; sisters, Carol (Chris) Vaneps, Joanie Stephe...

Lee Ann Vogt

February 21, 2021

Lee Ann Vogt Formerly of Truman, MN and currently of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021, after enduring recent health challenges at the age of 77. Lee will be dearly missed by her family, including children: Lori (Mike) ...

Margie Mae Gilbertson (Parsons)

February 18, 2021

Margie Mae (Parsons) Gilbertson passed away on February 18, 2021 at her home in Apple Valley, MN. She was born January 10, 1926 in Mason City to Rhoda (Hoveland) and Wilson Parsons. She attended Mason City High School and graduated with the class ...

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Sheldon R. Holt

February 1, 2021

Holt, Sheldon Age 91 of Lakeville, died peacefully on Monday, February 1st, 2021. Sheldon was born in Jamestown New York on August 15th, 1929 to Carl and Alphild Holt. After finishing school he met Betty and they married in 1952. He was enlisted...

Betty J. Seim

January 23, 2021

Betty J. Seim Age 97 of Eagan, born July 26, 1923 in Springfield, MN to Theodore & Frieda Kettner, passed away peacefully January 23, 2021.  Betty will be dearly missed by her husband of 75 years, Cecil; daughters, Sandra (Truman) Tauer and B...

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Gerald A Steinert

January 22, 2021

Gerald A. Steinert "Jerry" Age 73 of Apple Valley, born July 27, 1947 in Long Prairie, MN to Christian & Mary Steinert, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, January 22, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; and b...

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William "Bill" A. Burge

January 22, 2021

William A. “Bill” Burge Age 68 of Rosemount, born July 30, 1952 in Minneapolis to George & Elna, a kind and gentle soul, was called home by the Lord on January 22, 2021 due to complications of congestive heart failure.  Bill proudly serve...

Elizabeth Anna Ulvenes Zanmiller

January 20, 2021

Zanmiller, Elizabeth Anna Ulvenes Age 91 of Rosemount, died on January 20, 2021. She had beautiful blue eyes and she laughed with her whole body. Betty was faithful to God and her family and she lived her values by helping others. She was born the ...

Mary L Hansen

January 18, 2021

Mary L. Hansen Age 97 of Minneapolis, born September 3, 1923 in Mpls. to Stephen & Mary Skarupa (Kissel), passed away January 18, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Robert; daughter-in-law, Debra; brothers, Steve &am...

Dianne Marie Waltz

January 14, 2021

Waltz, Dianne Marie Age 74 of Minneapolis, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Dianne was born on October 29, 1946 in Benson, MN to Curtis and Bertha (Hilde) Pracht. In 1968, she married Ronald Waltz. While they did not have children of their...

Carolyn J. Hynnek

January 12, 2021

Carolyn J. Hynnek, Age 80 of Minneapolis, born December 17, 1940 in Minneapolis to Herald & Dorothy Cameron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 12, 2021. Carolyn cherished being a wife, mother and grandmother...