Obituaries
Jeanne Adoree Vreyens (Robitaille)
September 10, 2019
Vreyens, Jeanne Adoree (Robitaille) Age 90 of Apple Valley, died on Tues., Sept. 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children. Born on Aug. 8, 1929, in Nashville, TN, she lived a long, prosperous life thanks to the “Good Lord” as she wou...
September 9, 2019
Sylvia H. Gartland age 93 of Mpls. Daughter of Herman and Anna Miller. Born March 25, 1926 in Plato, MN and died Sept. 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by husband, Gordon; and grandson, Bryan Krolick. Survived by children: Linda (Patrick) Krolick...
September 9, 2019
Widboom, Aaron Michael Aaron Michael Widboom was born on October 19, 1978 in Worthington, MN. He was raised on the family farm north of town and graduated from Worthington High School in 1997. He attended Worthington Community College and was ...
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September 7, 2019
Mark J. Graff age 73, born Feb. 11, 1946. Preceded in death by parents George & Rita Graff and brother, Gerard. Survived by siblings: fraternal twin, Michael (Gail), Mary (Allan), John, Thomas and Jane (Eric); several nieces, nephews, as well ...
September 6, 2019
Koehler, Donna Rae, Age 79 of St. Paul, born April 29, 1940 in Little Falls, MN to George & Babe Kolesar, passed away September 6, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer. Donna will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 61 years, Gary; ...
August 29, 2019
Custer, George R. Age 77 of S. Mpls. Preceded by parents and two stillborn children. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Karen; children, Jim (Caren) Custer, Jennifer (Charles) Cleveland; grandchildren, Geoffrey, Kelly, Steven, Olivia, Charles, a...
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August 29, 2019
Bloise Joel Nelson, Age 86 of Maple Lake, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 29 in his home. Bloise was born February 4, 1933 to Bloise F. & Josephine (nee Jindrich) Nelson in Minneapolis. He graduated from Roosevelt H. S. in 195...
August 28, 2019
Smith, Milton B. “Milt” Age 66 of Apple Valley, went to be with his Lord on August 28, 2019 with his loving wife by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, Frederick & Dolores. Survived by his loving wife of almost 44 years, Connie; si...
August 22, 2019
Bauch, Paul H. Age 78 of Apple Valley, passed away on August 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his son, Jason; parents, Herbert & Gertrude; and sister, Pat Magnuson. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Dianne; ...
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August 20, 2019
Rev. Rhuben Oscar Aga, Age 87, of Apple Valley, MN, went peacefully Home to the Lord, surrounded by love, on August 20, 2019. The Rev. Rhuben Oscar Aga, Junior, was born January 18, 1932, in Redwood Falls, MN, the youngest...
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...