Obituaries
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October 3, 2020
Gordon B. Horn Age 88, of Apple Valley, born August 23, 1932 in Platteville, WI to LaVerne & Ruth Horn, passed away peacefully October 3, 2020. Gordon proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his w...
October 2, 2020
Lefavor, Sheila J. Lefavor age 71 of Saint Paul, born September 10, 1949 in Minneapolis to Clair and Verna Lefavor, passed away October 2, 2020 after a 14 year battle with Lupus and several chronic illnesses. Sheila graduated from South High. Afte...
October 1, 2020
Age 64, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lawanda. Survived by her husband of 44 years, Stephen; sons, Michael (Michelle) and Joseph (Rachel); and 7 grandchildren. The family will...
September 19, 2020
Rowan, Deborah Lynn Age 65, of Apple Valley, passed away on September 19, 2020, after complications following a lengthy illness, including pancreatic surgery. Deborah was born and raised in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, and graduated from Tarta...September 15, 2020
Gladys M. Ollila Age 91 of Minneapolis, born April 8, 1929 in Grantsburg, WI to Theodore & Irene Anderson, passed away September 15, 2020. Gladys was a graduate of Frederic High School in WI and was a beautician for many years. She and her...
September 10, 2020
Brown, Bettye Ruth (Wilkins) Age 87 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvyn; daughter, Grace; brothers, Harold, Hamlet and Giles; and sisters, Jennie and Reefa Mae. Survived by childre...
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September 6, 2020
Thoms, Duane F. 87, passed away on September 6, 2020 following a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Selfless in life and in death, Duane donated his body to science at the University of Minnesota. His hopes are that research can b...
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September 5, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) Palmersheim, DDS After countless Wisconsin perch fish fries, repeated viewings of “Young Frankenstein” and 71 years of life, Dr. Lawrence Palmersheim, of Apple Valley, died peacefully in the presence of ...
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, ...