Obituaries

Kristen Ann Peterson (née Sundberg)

September 7, 2024

Peterson, Kristen A. (née Sundberg) Age 74 of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 7, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Ellsworth & Shirley Sundberg. Survived by her husband, Timothy Peterson; step-sons, Jason (Melanie) Peters...

Derald A Pedersen

August 30, 2024

Derald A. Pedersen Born September 20, 1940 in Lake Preston, SD to Harold & Pearl Pedersen, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. He is preceded in death by his sister, Joan Groon. Derald will be deeply missed by his wife, Delma; childr...

Jeanne C. Miller

August 29, 2024

Jeanne C. Miller Age 87 of Minneapolis, born December 9, 1936 in Easton, MN to Clem & Margaret Ziegler, passed away peacefully August 29, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton; brothers, Joe & John Ziegler and sister, Helen Ziegl...

Gilman Kenneth Holien

August 21, 2024

Gilman Kenneth Holien, Jr. was born on February 18th, 1933 to Gilman Sr and Pearl Holien of Montevideo, Minnesota.  He went to be with Jesus on August 21st, 2024 at the age of 91. Ken graduated from Montevideo High School and then served 4 ye...

Susan Faye Clark

August 19, 2024

Susan "Sue" Faye Clark Age 77, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.  Preceded in death by her parents, Lorraine and Bob; brother, Chuck; sister, Debbie; brother, Jim; and sister-in-law Carol.  Sue is survived by her sister,...

Arthur "Al" Allen Lehmann

August 17, 2024

Lehmann, Arthur Allen “Al” Age 63 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2024, at his home in Apple Valley, surrounded by family and a whole lot of love. Al grew up in Apple Valley graduating from AVHS in 1979. Al met Kelly Ma...

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James D. Haugen

August 11, 2024

James D. Haugen, Age 75 of Apple Valley, born June 19, 1949 in Minot, ND to Ernest & Bernice Haugen, passed away August 11, 2024. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda and brothers, Kenny and Larry. He will be dearly missed by his lovin...

Donna Rieck

August 6, 2024

Rieck, Donna Age 61 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 6, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Marie Clarkson; and her sister, Joanne Michaud. Survived by her brothers, Paul (Susan) Clarkson and Andy Clarkson; nieces and nephews,...

Esther I. Larson

August 3, 2024

Esther Irene Larson, Age 88, of Apple Valley, passed away on Saturday, August 03, 2024, from complications of Dementia and lung cancer. Esther was born in Dunn County, Wisconsin on October 26, 1935 to Torger & Opal Peterson. Her childhood and s...

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James G. Bryntesen

August 2, 2024

James G. Bryntesen Bryntesen, James G. age 83 of Apple Valley, born January 19, 1941 in Minneapolis to George & Ardelle Bryntesen, passed away at the family’s lake home, his favorite place on earth, surrounded by people he loved, on August ...

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Donald L. Kuhl

July 30, 2024

Donald L. Kuhl Age 81 of Rosemount, born May 17, 1943 in Minneapolis to Lawrence and Ruth Kuhl, passed away peacefully with his family at his side July 30 2024. He is preceded in death by his daughter Michelle; sisters, Mary (Bill) Tantzen and Bar...

Jack Harold Steinmetz

July 23, 2024

Sweet little soul, Jack "Jackie" Harold Steinmetz, joined his heavenly Father and Savior on July 23, 2024. "Fearfully and wonderfully made," Jack was born December 30, 2023 (Psalm 139:14 ESV). Prematurity did not stop Jack from popping open his curio...

Violet "Vi" Frances Bjorkstrand

July 17, 2024

Bjorkstrand, Violet “Vi” Frances Age 83 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and holding her husband, Wally’s hand. Preceded in death by her mother, Alice; father, Ed; sister, Bonnie; brothers, Robert and J...

Howard "Jay" Jones Jr.

July 16, 2024

Jones, Howard Jr. “Jay” Age 81 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. Preceded in death by his grandson, Zachary; parents, Howard Sr. & Frances; and brother, Rev. David. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; childr...

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James C. Krause

July 11, 2024

James Carl Krause, a loving husband, father, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on July 11th, 2024, at the age of 72. Born in Aurora, Illinois on December 20, 1951, Jim was the son of Charles Wood Krause and...

Betty J. Parker

July 10, 2024

Betty J. Parker Age 90 of S. Mpls., born in Le Sueur, MN to Ralph & Martha Buzik, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024.  Preceded in death by husband, Henry “Hank”’; children, Callie Sue and Michael; brother, Floyd and sister, Fern R...

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Patrick R. Montag

July 10, 2024

Patrick R. Montag Patrick R. Montag, 95, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in his residence at Ecumen Seasons in Apple Valley, MN. He was born Aug. 21, 1928, in West Bend, Iowa, to Adolf “Sam” Montag and Lauretta (Bro...

Melvyn Leroy Fisher

June 30, 2024

Melvyn Leroy Fisher, 87, was gathered into the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior on the afternoon of June 30, 2024. Born to Alva and Eileen Fisher on August 30, 1937, in Belgrade, Montana. He was a mountain of a man, not just in stature, but in...

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William B. Cassada

June 24, 2024

William B. Cassada Age 96 or Burnsville, born January 18, 1828 in Minneapolis, MN to Earl & Ruth Cassada, passed away June 24, 2024. He is preceded in death by wife, Murna; son, Bill; and granddaughter, Natalie. William will be missed by...

Richard "Dick" O. Johnson

June 20, 2024

Johnson, Richard “Dick” O. Age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away on June 20, 2024. Preceded in death by his wife, Krista. Survived by his children, Lisa (Bob) Bernabucci and Scott (Annmarie) Johnson; grandchildren, Taylor, Evan, and Sydney; siste...

Bashiru A. Allison

May 25, 2024

Bashiru A. Allison age 74 of Apple Valley, passed away, Sat., May 25, 2024.  He was born Nov. 13, 1949 in Lagos, Nigeria to Rabiu Ayinla & Muyibat Ajike Allison.  Bashiru is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bolatito T. Allison and two ...

Florence Ann Wagner

May 24, 2024

Wagner, Florence Ann Age 86 of Rosemount, passed peacefully on May 24, 2024. Florence was born and raised in rural, central Wisconsin. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and siblings, Clara, Marie, Joe, George, Junior, Norbert, and John. Su...

Dwight Ronald Anton

May 22, 2024

Dwight Ronald Anton, Age 79 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully on May 22 2024. He was born on November 27 1944 to Nis and Irene (Fuller) Anton in Thief River Falls, MN.  Dwight was the youngest of 10. He married his wife, Genelle on August 10 ...

Royal Ned Saunders

May 17, 2024

Saunders, Royal Ned Age 83 of Coon Rapids, passed away on May 17, 2024. Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Morgan Olin. Survived by his children, Lori (Steve) Olin and Gabe (Kathy Beaman) Saunders; grandchildren, Taylor Malmon, Tori Olin, and...

Joan Marie Hargens (Maeckelbergh)

May 15, 2024

Joan Marie Hargens (Maeckelbergh) Passed away on May 15th, 2024, in Burnsville, Minnesota. Born to Gerard and Marie Maeckelbergh on June 19th, 1950, Joanie’s amazing life was full of adventure, laughter, and love. Joan grew up in Duluth with ...