Obituaries
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;...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...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 (...May 19, 2020
Wong, Sannie Y. Age 91 of Apple Valley, passed away on May 19, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Wong. Survived by her son, Gandy (Debbie) Wong; godson, Ron (Joanna) Wong, and their children, Jenny (Michael Lee), Jordan (Julia) and...May 12, 2020
Phyllis Rebekah Peeling Dill Born August 29, 1928, died May 12, 2020. Phyllis was born in Williamsport, PA to Evelyn Daugherty and Clarence A. Peeling. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1946 and married James Sterling Dill in 1951....May 5, 2020
Thomas A. Osell, formerly of Fairmont and currently of Apple Valley, MN, passed away peacefully of cancer and surrounded by family on May 5th, 2020, at age 83. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife Faye; three children, daughter Tamera (Chuck) Rath,...April 21, 2020
Anderson, Jane Marion Age 98, passed peacefully away on April 21, 2020 with loving family at her side. Jane was born on March 12, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN, one of twins born to Arthur and Olive Fowler. Jane attended Roosevelt Senior High near her c...April 18, 2020
Mike A. Jackson Age 49 of Lakeville, born December 15, 1970 to Richard and Shirley Jackson, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020. Mike will be dearly missed by his sons, Hunter and Landon; parents, Rick & Shirley; brother, Brad; nephews,...Alida Johnson (Digree) (nee Thompson)
April 15, 2020
Johnson, Alida (Digree) (nee Thompson) Age 98 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2020 surrounded by her family after a 15 year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on a farm near Hendricks MN on February 26, 1922 an...April 15, 2020
Patrick T. Doyle Age 86 of Minneapolis, born July 11, 1933 in Minneapolis to Harold & Alice Doyle, passed away peacefully at home April 15, 2020 surrounded by family. Patrick served in the U S Air Force and worked in the VA for 30 years. He ...April 3, 2020
Raymond L. Gilsrud Age 94, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Raymond is preceded in death by his wife, Lois. Survived by children: Kenneth (Janalee), Linda (Dale) Maanum and William; eight grandchildren; 20 ...April 2, 2020
Joyce M Rutzen(Olson) At age 91, Joyce took her first steps in Heaven on April 2, 2020. Due to the Covid situation at the time, the memorial service was postponed until Saturday, August 15. Please see details below. Joyce was born in Milaca, MN...