January 31, 2018
Rogers, John “Jack” Leon Age 70 of Minneapolis, born January 20, 1948, passed away January 31, 2018. Jack was an avid student with varied interests and enjoyed bible study, singing, and the company of friends and family. He loved sports a...January 29, 2018
Robert John Samargia, (72), formerly of Gilbert, died Monday, January 29, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Minneapolis, MN. Robert was born on May 3, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to George and Olive (Cook) Samargia. At an early age, his pare...January 28, 2018
Gross, Wayne of Mpls, passed away at the age of 57. Preceded in death by mother, Karen; brothers, Tim and Ricky. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was also a Vikings and Twins fan. Wayne is survived by his father, Richar...January 28, 2018
Wendy M. Bogatzki Age 67 of Lakeville, born September 6, 1950 in Owatonna to Charles and Wanda Welsch, passed away January 28, 2018 while on vacation with her friends and family in Mexico. Wendy worked for many years in the insurance industry. She...January 25, 2018
Wenderski, Gerald “Jerry” Age 62 of Apple Valley, passed away on January 25, 2018. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary; and good friend, Tom Buckholz. Survived by his children, Dan (Allison) Wenderski and Sara Wenderski; grandson, Conrad Wen...January 22, 2018
Born July 14, 1973. Passed January 22, 2018. He leaves behind wife, Rebecca; children, Austin, Eian and Skyler; parents, James (Franceen) Thurstin and Kathleen (Robert) Boeck; sister, Meliza Thurstin; step siblings, Melanie Jackson and John Boeck...January 20, 2018
Kane, Virginia I. “Gina” Age 97 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Kane; sisters, Patricia Richter and Dona McGinnis. Survived by her children, Candy (John) Samuelson, Terry...January 19, 2018
Rucinski, Ruth A. Age 94 of Apple Valley, formerly of Burnsville and Minneapolis, born Feb. 25, 1923 in Montevideo, MN to Alfred & Coila Holen, passed away peacefully January 19, 2018. Ruth was a lifetime member of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church...January 18, 2018
Prochaska, Richard E. Jr. age 62, of Mpls., formerly of Little Falls. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Prochaska & Lois Caswell. Survived by siblings, Cheryl (Mike) Lanigan, Sue (Terry) Wells, Margee (Mike O'Brien) Shapiro, Mary Prochaska, D...January 13, 2018
Brink, Clyde C. age 90 of Minneapolis, born July 22, 1927 in Mpls, to Claude & Helen Brink, passed away January 13, 2018. Clyde was a graduate of Hamline University and an agent for State Farm for 29 years. He was a mason and a member of t...January 11, 2018
McNamara, Mary L. formerly of Minneapolis, born to Walter and Dorothy Gorke, passed away January 11, 2018 in Massachusetts, where she moved in 2015 to live with her daughter, Deborah. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven. Mary w...January 10, 2018
Berg, Richard (Dick) Erving, of Bloomington, 9/26/1924-1/10/2018. Survived by son, Steven; daughters, Kristin (Randall Schmidt) and Laurie (Greg) Sapp; and granddaughter, Brooke. Dick spent 40 years in the flour milling and baking industry, holding e...January 9, 2018
Kathryn V. Kolsum (VanDusen) age 96 of Mpls, passed away Tuesday, January 9. Preceded in death by husband, Laurence and four siblings. Survived by daughters, Susan (Edward) Barrington and Sheryl (Terrence) Turner; son, Eric (Martha) Kolsum; six grand...January 8, 2018
Leslie D. Anderson, age 93, of Minneapolis passed away on January 8th, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; five siblings and his beloved wife Lorraine. Survived by his son, Leslie (Kathy) Anderson Jr.; daughters, Jeanne (Bruce) Sach...January 5, 2018
Janet I. Anderson (Swanson) age 76 of Mpls, passed away Friday, January 5, surrounded by family and friends. Preceded in death by brother, Donald. Janet owned her own hair salon, Diamond Lake Beauty, for 30 years. She ran the salon with her partner B...January 2, 2018
George Gary Mantel Age 76 of Minneapolis, born January 12, 1941 in Devils Lake, ND to Andrew and Dorothy Mantel, passed away peacefully with family at his side, January 2, 2018. Gary retired after 20 plus years from the University of Minnesota i...December 29, 2017
Jack William Metcalf, age 70, of Rosemount, MN, joined the Lord and his parents on December 29, 2017, after passing from natural causes. The eldest child of Melvin and Dorothy Metcalf, Jack was born on January 3, 1947 in International Falls, MN. As a...December 26, 2017
Polec, Rosalee "Rosie" of Mpls. passed away at the age 82. She was preceded in death by husband of nearly 58 years Borys; five sisters and one brother. Rosie is survived by daughters, Lisa Polec and Jean (Jim) Vogel; grandchildren, great-grandchildre...December 24, 2017
Kelm, David H. 90, of Apple Valley, MN, died peacefully on December 24, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, August and Olive; brothers, Dean and Douglas and niece, Dawn. Survived by wife of 57 years, Julie; children, Roger and wife, Sarah of Nort...December 20, 2017
Beverly Ostby (Johnson) passed away Dec. 20, at the age of 84. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon; grandson, Edward; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Beverly is survived by son, Philip (Cindy); daughters, Marian (Brad) Whitney and Carol Anderson; 8 grandch...December 19, 2017
Frandsen, Virginia M. "Ginny" (nee Carlson) age 89 of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Edith & Lawrence Carlson, Sr. and brother Lawrence Carlson, Jr. She will be greatly missed by her loving family: husband of 65 years, Raymond; son, Gordon; ...December 19, 2017
Marshall, Rosetta (Helgeson) passed away Dec. 19, at the age of 89. She was the last surviving member of the Helge- son's. Survived by husband, Robert; children, Rosanna (Duane) Kahl and Dirk (Colleen) Marshall; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchild...December 12, 2017
Cheryl Lynne Nelson Age 72 of Burnsville, MN, born February 10, 1945, in Spokane, WA, to Raymond and Gwendolyn Redalen. Cheryl passed away peacefully on December 12, 2017. Cheryl was raised in Williston, ND, then moved to Grand Forks where sh...December 11, 2017
Greenly, James A. 84, of Apple Valley, passed away on December 11, 2017. Survived by wife of 53 years, Shirley; daughter, Nancy; grandson, John (Kaycee) Dudgeon; great-grandsons, Alex and Coleton; and sister, Barbara Williams. Jim was a belove...December 10, 2017
Kragness, Richard A. Age 72 of Minneapolis, born March 21, 1945 in Minneapolis to Glenn & Norma Kragness, passed away, December 10, 2017. Richard is survived by his son, Erik; brother, Gene; nephew, Geoff and nieces, Betsy and Kirsten. A g...