Obituaries

Janet E. Sivinski

September 2, 2017

Sivinski, Janet E. 74, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017.  Preceded in death by husband, James.  Survived by daughter, Paris (Scott) Carpenter; grandchildren, Mason and Emma; siblings, Darlene (Howard) Klatt, R...

Marcia J. Banks

September 1, 2017

Banks, Marcia J. (nee, Magnuson) Age 69 of Wayzata, born August 30, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN to Wilford “Wil” and Audrey “Jean” Magnuson, passed away peacefully September 1, 2017.  Marcia will be dearly missed by her siblings: Randy (Mary ...

Dorothy L. Dahl

September 1, 2017

Dahl, Dorothy L. Age 94 formerly of Richfield then Bloomington, born October 25, 1922 in Farmington, MN to Roy & Alfreda Christie, passed away September 1, 2017.  Dorothy was an active volunteer at House of Prayer Lutheran Church for many yea...

Rev. Donald W. Lau

August 31, 2017

Rev. Donald W. Lau born in Ashton, SD on May 28, 1920, passed away Aug. 31, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Lucille and son, Joel. In his early youth he moved with his parents to Blue Earth, MN. He graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1938. In t...

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Lawrence "Larry" E. Franklin

August 28, 2017

Franklin, Lawrence “Larry” E. Age 92 of Bloomington, passed away on Aug. 28, 2017. Preceded in death by loving wife of 60 years, Helen; parents and siblings. Survived by children, Jim, Jeanne (Mark) Taylor and Sue (Tom) Peterson; grandchildren...

JoAnn Carpenter

August 27, 2017

JoAnn Carpenter died 8/27/17 after a long struggle with COPD. Preceded in death by parents, William Otto Miller, Merle Lenora Richardson and son, Randy. Survived by husband of 37 years, Richard; sons, Mark Pederson, Ron Pederson and Mickey (Deneal) P...

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Victor C. Ecklund

August 25, 2017

Ecklund, Victor C., Age 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, born October 15, 1932 in Northfield to John & Ethelyn Jackson Ecklund, passed away August 25, 2017. He served in the US Navy during the Koren War. Victor was also a member of the Ca...

Melvin A. Elsner

August 17, 2017

Elsner, Melvin A. of Mpls., born Nov. 24, 1923 passed away Thurs., Aug. 17. Private family services at a later date....

Kristi Marie Lawless (nee Holmen)

August 17, 2017

54, of Lakeville, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2017.  Survived by husband, Pete; son, Matthew (Jamie); parents, James and Lyleen Holmen; siblings, Konni (Jerry), Kenni, Kevin (Julie) and Kelin (Laura); many nieces, nephews, other relat...

Daniel "Dan" Matheson

August 15, 2017

Matheson, Daniel "Dan" Age 60 of Apple Valley, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Arline Matheson. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Brandesia "Brandy"; sib...

Marjorie "Marge" A. Knoke

August 3, 2017

Knoke, Marjorie “Marge” A. Age 86 of Apple Valley (formerly of Aikin, MN) passed away on Aug. 3, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; brother, Don Johnson. Survived by son, Dan (Sue); grandchildren, Kristopher (Rachel), Andrew and Britt...

Cheryl L. Miller (Singer)

August 3, 2017

Miller, Cheryl L. (Singer) Age 60 of Mpls., Cheryl lost her battle with cancer on August 3rd, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents and 2 nephews. Cheryl was a kind hearted woman whose upbeat personality was contagious. She loved traveling with T...

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M. C. Hardy

August 2, 2017

Hardy, M. C. Age 93 of Lakeville, entered eternal rest on Aug. 2, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by first wife, Evelyn M. Hardy; daughter, Diane Saffert; granddaughters, Danette Crawford and Megan Burkard; 3 siblings. Sur...

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Hilbert K. Clarin

July 28, 2017

Clarin, Hilbert K. Age 92 of Burnsville, born April 16, 1925 in Creighton, S.D. to John & Amanda Clarin, passed away July 28, 2017.  Hilbert served as a Combat Medic in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a lifetime member of the Everett McClay...

Mikhail M. Skladanovskiy

July 27, 2017

Skladanovskiy, Mikhail M. Age 70 of Farmington. Survived by wife, Valentina; children: Shanna (Igor) Lihnakevic, Viktoriya (Vasily) Krinitsyn, Julia (Gregory) Adasevich, Yuri (Monika) Sklad & Vitaliy (Liya) Skladanovskiy; 13 grandchildren; and...

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Gary J. Neunsinger

July 25, 2017

Neunsinger, Gary J. Age 72 of S. Mpls. Passed away 7/25/17. Retired from Mpls. Public Works after 30 years. Graduate of SW  high school, Class of 1962 and longtime member of the Transportation Museum (MTM). Preceded in death by parents, Jack &...

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Kenneth Melvin Olson

July 24, 2017

80, passed away on July 24, 2017, at Kingsley Shores in Lakeville, MN.  Ken was born on May 20, 1937 in Hallock, MN to Melvin and Ella Olson. He married Terry Steele on July 18, 1964 at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, FL. His career as an...

Mildred Emily Soltis

July 24, 2017

Soltis, Mildred Emily (nee Bakos) Age 100 of Apple Valley and formerly of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on July 24, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, George Soltis; brothers, John and Andrew Bakos; sister, Ann Rubis; infant great-granddaughters, Sof...

Bernice A. Stuart

July 21, 2017

Stuart, Bernice A. Age 91 of Minneapolis, died peacefully on July 21, 2017 after the priest said amen. Preceded in death by husbands, Elmer Loshbaugh and Byron Stuart; son, William Loshbaugh. Survived by daughter, Marie Loshbaugh; step-son, Bryan ...

Betty M. Substad

July 17, 2017

Substad, Betty M. Age 91 of South Minneapolis, born May 20, 1926 in Minneapolis to Arthur & Anna Nelson, passed away on July 19, 2017 after suffering a stroke.  Betty, together with her husband, Emil, built Substad Plumbing.  Betty was a loy...

Harriet C. McGregor

July 16, 2017

McGregor, Harriet C. (Lund) (Jodoin) (Moore) (Clyde) of Mpls., born 4/19/36. Preceded in death by parents, Helen Buhman and Harry Lund. Survived by children, Michael McGregor, Sandra Jodoin, JoAnne Jodoin (David Brandenburg), Dawn (Jeff) Williams;...

Gabriel Michael Cooper

July 15, 2017

Gabriel Michael Cooper known and loved by all as “Gabe” of Minneapolis, MN passed away suddenly and unexpectedly one day after his 1st birthday on July 15th, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Samantha; sisters, Destiny, Alexia and K...

Bryan E. Rudell

July 13, 2017

Rudell, Bryan E. Age 29 of Minneapolis, passed away in an automobile accident on 7/13/17 near Menomonie, WI. Preceded in death by grandparent, Terrance Whelan, and aunt, Sheila Whelan. Survived by parents, Paul and Patricia; siblings Eric and Megan;...

Edith L. Johnson

July 10, 2017

Johnson, Edith L., of Minneapolis, MN, died peacefully on July 10, 2017, at the age of 93.  Edith was born to Per and Edla Johnson in Minneapolis and was a life-long resident.  Edith graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942 and began work at Fi...

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Reuben F Mack

July 6, 2017

Reuben F. Mack Age 89 of St. Louis Park, born March 17, 1928 in Otter Creek, ND to Rev. Gottlieb & Lillie Mack, passed away July 6, 2017.  Reuben served in the USMC during Korea and was a 62 year member of the Gopher American Legion, Post 440...