Obituaries
August 18, 2019
Kallaus, John Paul Age 63 of Apple Valley, died in his home on August 18, 2019 after a 3½ year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Dale Kallaus and brother-in-law, Jim Litwiller. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Vanya (Bu...
August 13, 2019
Struckman, Gertrude M., “Trudy” Age 92 of Minneapolis, born December 21, 1926 in Willow Lake Twp. to Mathias & Anna Jenniges, passed away August 13, 2019. Trudy was active with her church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Minneapolis...
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August 12, 2019
Petersmeyer, Donald R. Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away on 8/12/19. Survived by the love of his life, Marilyn; daughters, Linda (Al) Majerus, Marcia (Rich) Doering, Diana Halstead, Lora (David) McChesney, Karen (Frank) Petrone and Jody (Donovan) ...
August 7, 2019
Thomas (Tom) Whelan Age 69, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 7 surrounded by his loving family. Tom is survived by his wife, Barb (Vitt Mulholland); daughter, Jennifer Blumberg (Dave), and son David (Brooke); 7 grandchildren: Madel...
August 4, 2019
Reisdorph, Max William Age 28 of Farmington, passed away on August 4, 2019. Preceded in death by his uncle, Gregory Schultz and grandpa, Roger Schultz. Survived by his wife, Jordan; children, Khalea Gunelson, William Reisdorph and one on the way; ...
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August 4, 2019
Rettig, Allen Fred Age 71 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on August 4, 2019 in St Paul, MN after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. Allen was born to Edwin and Mabel Rettig in Hutchinson, MN on November 15, 1947. He grew up on farms nea...
August 1, 2019
Kenneth J. Ferk, Age 41 of Lino Lakes, MN, born January 16, 1978 in Milwaukee, WI to Steven & Susan Ferk, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019 with his family at his side, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Ken was an avid out...
July 31, 2019
Bothof, Edith J. Age 96 of Apple Valley, passed away on July 31, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius and 3 brothers. Survived by her children, Arvin, Noreen Groves, Deborah (Bruce) Lindgren and Cliff (Mary); 9 grandchildren; 11 great...
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July 31, 2019
John Lewis McConnell, 85 of Emily and Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on July 31, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 10, 2019 with a visitation starting at 10:30 AM at Hennepin Ave...
July 21, 2019
Duff, Helyn Marie (Bartelt) of Rosemount passed away peacefully July 21, 2019 at the age of 96 years. She was born November 8, 1922 in Rosemount. She met husband Eugene ‘Gene’ Duff at the Gopher Ordinance Works and they were married for o...
July 19, 2019
John B. Countryman Age 81 of Richfield, born September 4, 1937 in St. James, MN to John & Esther Countryman, passed away July 19, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; daughter, Cindy and three siblings. John will be dearly missed ...
July 16, 2019
Hoffmann, Patricia “Pat” Age 75 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019 surrounded by family. Survived by her husband, Walt; children, Rick (Andrea), Kim and Mark; grandchildren, Owen Hoffmann and Summer Harris; siblings, Buck...
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July 11, 2019
Charles Leal Norman, 98, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 11th at North Shore Living in Grand Marais, MN. He would have been 99 years old on July 24th. Charles, as his family always called him, was the second child born t...
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July 8, 2019
Dykes, Glen Elvin Age 89 of Eden Prairie. Passed away peacefully on July 8, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Marcella; and brother, Buell Ray. Survived by his children: Glen (Tammy) Dykes II, Michelle (Mark) Young, and David (Nancy) Dykes; gra...
July 7, 2019
Johnson, Beverly May Age 86 of Apple Valley, went to meet the Lord on July 7, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby J”; brothers, Donald and Jack Daniels. Survived by her children, Linda Tutko, Mike (Carole) Johnson, Susan John...
July 6, 2019
Kathleen K. Maxfield Age 54 of Lakeville. Passed away at home on July 6, 2019. Survived by her husband, David; daughters, Rachel and Lindsay; parents, David and Carol Driscoll; siblings, Mike (Parris), Mark (Carol), Ann (Darrin) and Amy (Mike); as...
July 2, 2019
Johnson, Ruth Linnea Age 94 of Minneapolis. Passed away on July 2, 2019. Preceded in death by her husband, Elvin; and her parents and siblings. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Linnea Johnson Hoff; grandchildren, Christopher (Rachel) and Rachel; ...
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June 29, 2019
Peterson, Ralph H., Jr. Age 87 of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Carol; brother, Edward; and sister, Phyllis Klein. Survived by children; Candace (Greg Miller) Norton and Ralph (Mary) Peterson III; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; bro...
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June 21, 2019
Herbert Pahl Age 91 of Minneapolis, born on the farm in ND to August & Christina Pahl, passed away June 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Minerva; daughter, LaVonne Joy Pahl and was the last of 13 brothers and sisters. Herbert...
June 17, 2019
Cahlander-Mooers, Alex Ryan Age 32 of St. Paul (formerly of Apple Valley), passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2019. Survived by his mom, Kris Kennedy; dad, Dick (Cindy) Mooers; sister, Kelly (Tim) Johnson; step-siblings, Amber Redig and Scott Re...
June 15, 2019
McDonnell, Patrick E., age 72 of Eagan. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife, Marlene; daughters, Sally Ann and Laurie (Ed) Fiereck; son, Matthew (Sarah) McDonnell; 6 grandchildren; sister, Mary Schuh; many nieces, nephews and...
June 8, 2019
Richie, Lanell Ann Age 68 of Webster. Passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019. Preceded in death by her father, William Scott; and her father and mother in-law, Delbert and Hazel Richie. Survived by her husband of 48 years, Dennis; daughter, Denise...
June 7, 2019
Schwake, Jennifer Lynn Age 44 of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2019. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold & Marie Schwake, Mary Maercklein and Robert Maercklein. Survived by her parents, Dean & Judith of Nerstr...
May 30, 2019
Anderson, Samuel Fredrick The journey began in Red Wing on the first of June in 1938 when Dr. Leonard and Gladys Anderson gave birth to their second son, Samuel Fredrick. An energetic boy who wanted his independence so he begged his parents to lea...
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May 30, 2019
William Hayes Beck, 81 of Apple Valley died on Thursday May 29, 2019 at the Apple Valley Villa. He was born on September 8, 1937 in Anoka, Minnesota, the son of Clarence and Dorothy Beck. From his start in a one room schoolhouse he went on to gradu...