May 28, 2020

LaVonne E Kowski (Leach)

Age 84, of Lakeland, MN

Joined her husband of 66 years, Sonny, in Heaven on May 28, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Sonny; parents, John and Lorrainne; sisters, Lois and Sadie; brothers, John and Charles; and three infant sons. Will be dearly missed by children, Geralyn (Jim) Watson, Paul (Holly),...

May 28, 2020

Parkos, Karen Joy

Died on May 28, 2020, age 73. Born and raised in Morristown, MN. Graduate of Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis; attended the U of M and graduated from Abbott School of Nursing in 1971. Worked at Mt. Sinai Hospital and as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years at Minneapolis Veterans Medical Center. Preceded in...

May 28, 2020

Holt Nathalie “Pat” Age 94, of Mahtomedi Formerly of Minnetonka Passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Norman; grandson, Jeffrey; brothers, Gordon, and Ervin; sisters, Verna and Dorothy. Survived by children, Todd (Cheryl), Pam (Bob), Jon (Becca); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private family service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

May 27, 2020

GRILZ Juanita (Morten) Age 93 of Roseville Passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020. Survived by son, Alfred “Skip” (Nancy); grandsons, Dan (Kandi), Jon (Jamie); great-grandchildren, Alex, Anna. She was preceded in death by husband, Alfred “Fritz”; siblings, Vincent, Clarence, Myrtle, Kathleen. Memorial service will take place at a time when it is safe for all to gather. Cards...

May 26, 2020

GONTAREK, Gayle (Pace) Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, age 80 of Roseville. Gayle passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020. She is survived by her children, Ann (Kevin), Bob (Bethany), Joseph (Pamela), Loretta; 4 sisters; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert, in 2009. Memorials only. Private...

May 26, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Karen Graan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 26, 2020

Haemig, Jean Louise Hafermann. Born March 8, 1926 in Minneapolis and died May 26, 2020 in St. Paul. She was the daughter of Walter G. Hafermann and Clatie (Hoover) Hafermann and the oldest of four sisters. She grew up in south Minneapolis, attending Hiawatha Elementary school and Sanford Junior High school. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1943...

May 26, 2020

Age 75, of Minneapolis, went home to the Lord on May 26, 2020.

Preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Arleen; and sister, Susan Howe.

Survived by daughters, Shelly (Mark) Copeland, Tammy (Andy) Hamann, Amy (Jon) Wacker; and 13 grandchildren, Faith, Abigail, Noah, Gemma, Francis, and Lucia Copeland; Elise, Nick, Anna,  and Emily Hamann;...

May 26, 2020

Reid, Dorothy June

May 4, 1928 – May 26, 2020

Died peacefully of natural causes at Presbyterian Homes of MN (PHM) Boutwell’s Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edward Speer Reid.

She is survived by her children: Ann Reid, Nancy...

May 25, 2020

Services at a later date.

May 25, 2020

Our loving, sweet and beautiful mother, grandmother and great grandmother Bette Jean Eleanor Bealka joined the love of her life Gene on May 25th, 2020. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 26, 1927 to Stanley and Alice Torgersen, graduated from Johnson High School in 1944, and married Gene on July 26, 1947 on her 20th birthday. Their union...

May 25, 2020

Amy Prince Grabow

Amy Pauline (Prince) Grabow was born November 19, 1968 in Robbinsdale, MN. With her father serving in Vietnam and later as a commercial pilot, she moved more than a half dozen times before the age of 12.  Growing up in Southeast Missouri she fell in love with horseback riding, photography, and cheerleading....

May 23, 2020

Gladys E. Goetschel (nee LaBarre) Went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2020 at the age of 98-1/2. Glady was born on November 20, 1921 to Eugene and Anna LaBarre. She was a great-granddaughter of Basil Gervais, first non-native American child born in St. Paul.  The family home was within walking distance to White Bear...

May 23, 2020

Richard (Dick) Turner, age 76 of Lakeland, Minnesota, passed from this life into the arms of his Heavenly Father on May 23, 2020, surrounded in love with his family at his side. He was born October 26, 1943 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Richard and Dorothy Turner. His childhood/teen years were filled with music opportunities which continued throughout...

May 22, 2020

Celski, Francis P. “Fran” age 84 of Stillwater and Saint Paul. Died May 22, 2020 with his sons by his side after complications due to a stroke. He has left an unimaginable void in the lives of all those who loved him.

Fran will be deeply missed by wife, Karen Celski; sons, Thomas Celski, David Celski; daughter...

May 21, 2020

John Paul Roy November 29, 1952-May 21, 2020 Adapted from his own words... Growing up with a love for physical activity and the Green Bay Packers, John Paul lead a life of harmony. In his teen years he discovered a great passion for music and dancing that continued throughout his life. One of his greatest pleasures was listening and...

May 21, 2020

Olmschenk, Margaret (Maggie) Ettel Maggie was born on November 5, 1936 in St. Paul, MN.  One of 8 children of Aloysius and Maurine Ettel.  She married Ralph Olmschenk in 1956. Maggie held a variety of positions in her work life, most notably Postmaster in Taylors Falls MN. Maggie passed away on May 20, 2020 after a valiant battle with...

May 20, 2020

Cleveland Washington’s journey in life began on June 13, 1939 in Lake Village, Arkansas and ended in Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN on May 20, 2020 at the age of 80.

Cleveland was born to Claudy and Mamie Washington. He was the second of seven children. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. He...

May 18, 2020

Hove Daniel T. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 18, 2020 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Full notice to follow.

May 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Roger Nordeen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.