Obituaries
April 15, 2015
Cherne, Dillon of Farmington, passed away on April 15, 2015, only 3 days after his 21st birthday. Preceded in death by grandmother, Jacqolyn Cherne. Survived by mother, Maria (Mavie); father, Mark; sister, Natalie; grandmother, Norma William; grandfa...April 10, 2015
Thomas George Gits, age 80, of Apple Valley, passed away Friday, April 10, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 10, 1934, in Fulda, Minnesota to Victor and Christine (nee Plut) Gits. Thomas is survived by his daughters, Patricia Gits, ...April 8, 2015
Greg R. Mullen Age 64 of Apple Valley, born October 1, 1950 in Duluth, MN to Raymond and Phyllis Mullen, passed away April 8, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Greg actively served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a true MN sports fa...April 4, 2015
Wayne A, Anderson Age 67 of South Minneapolis, born Dec. 17, 1947 in Mpls., to Arthur and Helen Anderson, passed away April 4, 2015. He was a dedicated employee for Minnegasco for 40+ years. He will be dearly missed by his children: Sonia Alvarez-Rob...April 3, 2015
Trachy, Rosalyn E. age 93, born Nov. 18, 1921 in Strandburg, SD, died peacefully on Apr. 3, 2015 in Golden Valley. Preceded in death by her husband, Ken Trachy, Sr.; daughter, Joyce; son, Jimmy; and first husband, Einar Haugan. Survived by son, Ken (...April 1, 2015
Winston Emil Sabatka, 90, of Lakeville, passed away Wednesday, April 1. He was born January 23, 1925 in Minneapolis to Emil and Ruth Selma (nee Johnson) Sabatka. Winston is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Kenneth) Lewandowski and Corinne (David Hu...March 28, 2015
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Fern died peacefully with family by her side, and in the thoughts of many that loved her dearly....March 14, 2015
Andrew T. Papulas age 92 of South Minneapolis, born January, 23, 1923 in Minneapolis to Tom & Julia Papulas, passed away March 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Corinne and his sister, Connie. Andrew will be dearly missed by ...March 13, 2015
Josephine "Jo" Johnson age 93, of Mpls. Worked for many years at Boynton Health Services U of M. She loved to travel and was proud of her Swedish heritage. Preceded by parents, Peter & Alma Johnson; siblings, Harry, Lillie, Evelyn, Anna and Esther. ...March 13, 2015
William Newton (Bill) Brisley 8-4-1920 to 3-9-2015 Bill passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's and Cancer. Preceded in death: eldest son, William Brisley, Jr. (Sandra); brothers, Joseph, Robert (Margaret-D) and Newton (Ju...March 12, 2015
William Duane Gessell, 53, of Hopkins, passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, March 12. He was born November 15, 1961 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Duane Joseph and Elvera Agnes (nee Scheeler) Gessell. William is survived by his wife...March 9, 2015
Gerald Eugene Keathley, 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born July 10, 1931 in Jenkins, Kentucky to Joseph and Alpha (nee Haynes) Keathley. Gerald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Catherine; sons Gerald (Barbara), Ja...Genevieve "Gen" A. Arendarczyk
March 8, 2015
Genevieve A. Arendarczyk "Gen" Age 87 of Minneapolis born Oct. 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Frank & Katherine Tomaszewski, passed away peacefully, March 8, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward and is the last of 5 siblings. Genevieve wi...March 8, 2015
Doris Mae Sole, 94, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was born October 3, 1920 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Helmer and Goldie (nee Boden) Lee. Doris is survived by her daughters Charlotte (Mark) Trewhella and Claudia (Madison) H...March 6, 2015
Allgood, Patricia "Patty" C. Age 75 of Mpls., born March 16, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to John & Gertrude Elms, passed away on March 6, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael "Mickey"; siblings, Virginia Bourke, Lorraine Valentine, John Elm...March 5, 2015
William "Bill" A. Ericksen, Age 68 of Farmington, born September 1, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Christ & Sylvia Ericksen, passed away March 5, 2015 from Alzheimers Disease. Bill proudly served in the US Navy followed by a thirty year career with AT&T. He ...March 4, 2015
Clementine "Clem" F. Jensen Age 89 of Rosemount, born November 15, 1925 in Granville, IA to Charles & Josephine Schneider, passed away March 4, 2015. Clem and Arnie loved to travel, spending their winters in Desert Hot Springs, CA. She is preceded in...March 4, 2015
Mary Delperdang Age 51 of Lakeville, born October 15, 1963 in LeMars, IA to Wayne & Jeanette Delperdang, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2015. Ms. Delperdang taught Physical Education at Highland Elementary in Apple Valley since 1995 and also taugh...February 27, 2015
Mary Jeanne Huetter of Bloomington passed away Friday, February 27th, at the age of 79 after a brief struggle with multiple health issues. Mary was born in Freeport, MN on January 26th, 1936 to Henry and Helen Borgerding. Mary had been married to Ph...Elizabeth "Robbie" Virginia Farley
February 27, 2015
Elizabeth "Robbie" Virginia Farley, 70, of Apple Valley, passed away surrounded by her loving family Friday, February 27. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Michael; daughter Tracy (Eric Holm) Farley; son Michael Patrick (Lisa) Farley; grand...February 23, 2015
Jeff passed away on the 23rd of February, 2015 at the age of 51. Jeff was born on the 7th of April, 1963 in Mankato, MN. Jeff grew up in Sauk Rapids and graduated from Sauk Rapids Senior High School before continuing on to St. Cloud State University....February 7, 2015
Minerva P. Pahl Age 94 of South Minneapolis, born Jan. 16, 1921 in Sisseton, SD to Joseph & Anna Peterson, passed away Feb. 7, 2015. She is preceded in death by her daughter, LaVonne Joy Pahl; sisters: Alvina, Joyce, Mervis and Ruby; and brother, Ph...February 7, 2015
Christopher Dean Stankey, 52, of Lakeville, passed away February 7, 2015. He was born July 15, 1962 in Mankato, Minnesota to Dean and Georgia (nee Ostrander) Stankey, raised in Hoyt Lakes, and graduated from Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School and Brainerd...February 6, 2015
Doris Mae Nelson Age 91 of Bloomington, born January 9, 1924 in St. Paul, MN to Jens & Anne Hansen, passed away, February 6, 2015. Doris and her husband Nels were active with the American Swedish Institute for many years and were also members of Vasa...February 3, 2015
Dale Erwin Hanson, 73, of Rosemount, passed away Tuesday, February 3 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 12, 1941 in Benson County, North Dakota to Oscar and Edith (nee Nelson) Hanson. Dale is survived by his wife Delores, daughters ...