Obituaries

age 58, of Minneapolis. Born 4/14/1967, passed away suddenly 2/3/2026. Preceded in death by father, Robert; sister, Katie. Survived by daughter, Rayna; mother, Doris; brothers, Pat (Phoebe) and Bill; sisters, Margaret (Steve) and Mary (Jake). Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway, with...

Age 84 of Edina, went home to eternal life on January 30, 2026, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Gloria was born in Minneapolis to Alex and Margaret Joseph and grew up surrounded by the Arabic banter of her Lebanese immigrant grandparents and the devoted care of her beloved Aunty Ciel and Uncle Ernie. She told many stories about life in...

Dorothy Ann Martinson, age 79, of Shakopee. Preceded by an infant sister; parents, David and Lillian (Beehler) Martinson; siblings, Willa Lou Sitz, Yvonne Jacobson, June Peterson, and Eldon Martinson. Survived by daughter, Tonya (Tim) Zimmermann; son, Joseph (Julie) Martinson; grandchildren, Trevor, Tayton (Dura), Trenton, Tegan, Tracen, Ty, and Travis...

Age 98 of Edina. Loving Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond; son, Terry; daughter-in-law, Mary; her granddaughter; parents, Raymond & Aurelia Robideau; brothers, Richard Robideau, Allen Robideau, James Robideau. Survived by children, Jim (Donna), Penny (Hugh) Hestad; 6 grandchildren;...

D'Lis Almira Schmidt, age 68, died suddenly on January 29th, 2026, in Chaska, MN.

D'Lis Almira Schmidt, born 3/10/1957 of Lois Blacklock Swanson and Lyle Stanley Swanson grew up in Golden Valley and New Hope, MN and for the last decade or so has made her home in Chaska, MN where she had close friends. A large part of her life was working at the Minnesota...

Chuck Moline, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife Martha Morgan, mother Jeanne Moline, sister Barb (Scott) Mitchell. He is predeceased by his father Curt Moline and brother Greg Moline.
Chuck was a beloved family member, devoted to his mother Jeanne and little brother to sister Barb, brother-in-law to Scott...

It is with great sadness that the family of David "Dave" Foster Monahan announced he passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado at age 80.

He was born on February 9, 1945 in Minneapolis, and was preceded in death by his parents,
Dr. Robert Hugh Monahan and his mother Marnee (affectionately known as Gawmy), and his former wife, Martha...

Cheryl Lynn Hanson Browning, 62, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota passed away on January 4, 2026, at the Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca, following an extended battle with brain cancer.
Cheryl was born on August 9, 1963, in Minneapolis to James and Vivian (Ellefson) Hanson. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1981, then began her undergraduate...

Age 80, of Minneapolis, died unexpectedly on January 29, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, William and Eileen Crawford, and sister, Linda Goudy. Survived by her beloved family: James, her husband of 48 years; daughters Julia Peacock, Katie (Levi) Bunkers; grandchildren Olivia, Ellen, and Joey; niece Thea (Morgan) Bergstedt, sister-in-law Ada (Joseph)...

"Lefty" passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on October 23, 1930, to Edward W. and Leona (Jahnke) Engelking, and lived in Arlington Heights during his childhood. Ralph attended St. Peter Lutheran School for elementary and junior high school, and graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1948, where he played Baseball and...

Douglas "Doug" Franklin, 77, passed away on January 30, 2026, after a long battle with cancer in his home of 47 years surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on March 21, 1948, in St. Paul, MN, to John and June Franklin, Doug was the oldest of three children. The family moved for a time to Duluth, MN, but returned to the Twin Cities when Doug was in junior high...

age 89 of Minneapolis, passed away Feb 1, 2026. Survived by wife, Barbara; children, Cheryl (Charles) Brose, Diana (Dean) Larson and Steven (Michelle); grandchildren, Reed, Adam, Alysha and Sarah; and 7 siblings. Mass of Christian Burial Mon, Feb 9 at 10:30AM with visitation one hour prior at the Church of Saint Vincent de Paul, 9100 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park....

McCary, age 77, of Mpls, passed away on 1/25/2026. Preceded in
death by his stepfather, James Scarver; mother, Eloyce Scarver; father, Sears Mitchell; and aunt, Arlice Grant. He is survived by his loving sons, McCary Mitchell (Maggie) and James Mitchell; brother, Michael Scarver; sister, Sheila Scarver; nephew, Darryl Ross Jr.; and his cherished...

Richard E. "Butchie" Jenks, 86 of Marion, Indiana, formerly of Minneapolis passed away January 20, 2026. Preceded in death by parents Esther and Roy Jenks, and brothers Tom and Roy. Survived by loving children Beau and Lora (Tracy) West, grandchildren, and brothers Guy, Jim (Nancy) and Lenny (Karen), and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements pending.

Robert Ray "Bob" McCollor passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 87 following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born on February 2, 1938 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to parents Ray and Esther. Much of Bob's life was dedicated to giving and caring for others. He retired in May 1996 after a 32-year career in social work, including 31 years at...

Verlyn passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Jan. 23rd around 3am. He is now in the arms of the Lord rejoicing with no more pain and is reunited with the ones he lost throughout his life. We want him to be remembered for his compassion for others, his kindness, and the way he helped shape the lives of everyone he came in contact with.
We are...

Marjorie Goldbarg Doroshow, of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2026, at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sullivan Doroshow; her parents, Arthur and Rebecca Goldbarg; and her sister, Barbara Goldbarg Melamed. She is survived by her daughter Robin Morrissette, and by Mark Morrissette and Joel Morrissette; her...

Charles ("Chuck") Nels Thompson, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Tucson, Arizona on January 4, 2026.

Chuck was born in 1943 to Kermith and Ardyce (Doty) Thompson in Fresno, California. After graduating from Dell Rapids High School in 1961, Chuck's lifelong career and passion in software development allowed him to be a natural leader and...

Geri Bohlen, 83, passed away on January 22, 2026, at her home at Fountains of Hosanna in Lakeville, Minnesota, under the care of Minnesota Hospice.

Geri was born in Minneapolis to Lois Lucille Boland (Clow) of Iowa and William Frank Boland of New York. She attended Basilica School of St. Mary in Minneapolis and graduated from West High School in 1960.

Geri...

Mark David McLaughlin, arrived to his eternal home on January 26, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on April 13, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Preceded in death by parents Karl & Vivian McLaughlin. Survived by former wife and close friend, Amy (Glynn) McLaughlin, and their 2 children David and Ana; sisters, Carla (Donald) Jamison, Laura (Donald) Larson, Pamela...

Harold Emery Moe, 90, March 20, 1935, to January 27, 2026, of Monticello, MN, passed away peacefully at his home, secure in his faith and surrounded by love.
He was born in Ada, MN to Halvor and Esther Moe. He grew up on a farm with his six siblings. Harold lived a life defined by strength, humor, kindness, hard work and dedication to family.
Harold was a...

Judith (Judy) Kirk (née Schwartz), of St. Louis Park, MN, died on January 22, 2026, at the age of 87, after a long journey with dementia. She was born on March 5, 1938, to Lillian and William Schwartz in Plainfield, NJ, where she was raised and graduated from high school.

Judy went on to attend Indiana University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science...

David Harold Edstrom, born December 15, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN passed peacefully January 29, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Amanda Edstrom, siblings, Elaine, Melvin, Robert (Beverly), Joyce Ayers (Darrell) and Wesley and his beloved son-in-law Bryan Gray. David is survived by his wife of 64 years, Arlys and their children Timothy (Leslie),...

92, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, curiosity, and joy. Lyle was born on a dairy farm in Rosemount, Minnesota on September 19th, 1932.
As a boy, Lyle did chores before school, tended to the family's large home garden, washed Green Giant Peas during harvest nights, helped store potatoes in the root...

87, Burnsville, MN passed away peacefully on 19 January 2026 holding hands with his loving wife, Jeanne of 64 years. Ted was born in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Theodore E. & Evelyn Faul.
A visitation will be held on Monday 2/16/26 at 10 am, followed by a service at 11:00 am, and a reception at 12:00 pm. Services will be held at Trinity Church, 10658 210th...

Age 91, formerly of Richfield, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Chet and Nora Rasmussen and by her husband, Don. She will be greatly missed by; son, Mark (Laurie) Hassenstab; daughter, Ann (Steve) Challeen; son, Erik (Denise) Hassenstab and son, Paul (Jennifer) Hassenstab; grandchildren, Amy (David)...

Joyce Mae (Thomas) Slack, 90, of Paynesville, died on January 15, 2026. Joyce was born on May 20, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MI to Edith and Melvin Thomas. She graduated from Union High School in Grand Rapids, MI. On August 20, 1955, Joyce married Thurman Slack, her husband of over 68 years. They raised their five children in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin...

Patrick Edward Flynn, 85, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on 1/24/2026 at home surrounded in love by his wife of 63 years, Ann (Dalsin) Flynn and 5 children after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on March 17, 1940 as the 7th of 10 children to Michael & Mary Ellen (Lydon) Flynn in Chicago IL. He married the love of his life Ann, and moved to...

age 90, passed away on January 11 of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was born on December 18, 1935, in Atwater, MN, to Fred and Mildred (Behm) Zaeska. After graduating from Atwater High School in 1953, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was based in San Francisco before attending the University of Minnesota thanks to the GI Bill. He taught English...

Age 95, of Edina, passed away peacefully on 15 January 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Hutzel and Betty Metzger, his brother Robert "Bob" Metzger, and his beloved wife of 44 years, Barbara (née Duncan), who passed away in 2007. Dick is survived by his son Duncan, his wife Barb D'Ascenzo—whom he married after Barbara's passing—and his...

Age 73 of St. Cloud and formerly of Blaine passed away January 20, 2026 at St. Cloud Hospital. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Anne (Klis) Piekarczyk. Jane was a 1970 graduate of St. Anthony Village High School and worked as a judicial clerk for Hennepin County until her retirement. Survived by children, Edward Ludwig of Maple Grove; Amie (Nate)...

Of Otsego, MN passed away on January 5, 2026 at the age of 74. Survived by husband, Ken; children, Jamie (Kendra) & Dawn (Mike); grandchildren, Erik, Zoe & Lynzie; siblings, Dennis (Donna) & Lorna (Bob). Preceded in death by parents, Betty & Les Erickson; siblings, Lyle, Vickie & Mary Lou. Celebration of Life will be held February 28, 2026, from 3:00 – 8:00...

of Cloquet, predeceased by his parents, Myrtle and Osmund Chelseth and survived by his wife, Gretchen (Kaufmann) Chelseth, his sons, Andrew (Sarah Thomes) and Adam (Sonia Surakov), and his brother, Gary.

Born in Duluth and raised on the Central Hillside, Archie was a proud graduate of old Duluth Central High School (1960) and the University of Minnesota (B.A....

Age 90 of Minneapolis. An internationally known food safety expert, died at his home, surrounded by his family, on January 24, 2026 after a valiant struggle with congestive heart failure. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly, (1996), his half-sister, Henrietta, and his parents, Frank and Meta Busta from Montgomery, MN. Frank is survived by his...

age 86, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026.
Born May 16, 1939, in New Ulm, MN, to Nick and Ethel (Reding) Schreiner, Dorothy was a proud 1957 graduate of New Ulm Catholic Schools. Driven by a lifelong desire to care for others, she attended the Ancker Hospital School of Nursing in St. Paul, beginning a dedicated career as a...

A resident of Fridley, Minnesota, was born on March 29, 1944, and passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 81. Larry is survived by his wife, Rita; children, Lisa (Todd) Ranstrom, Ryan (Alyssa) Nelson and Erik Nelson; grandchildren, Dillon, Colton, Gabbi, Evelyn, Paulo and Tiago; sister, Renee Nelson; brother, Gene Nelson. A Celebration of Life will be...

Age 70 of New Brighton passed away on 1/12/2026. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Kathy; children, Emily (John), Jacob (Leah) and Rosina (Spencer); grandchildren Otto, Chester, Josephine, Baby Pletscher, Murphy and Hendrix; Siblings Daniel (Holly), David (Mary), Timothy (Paul), Thomas (Betsy), Mary Ann (Carter) Siverson; many nieces, nephews, cousins,...

a pioneering pastor, educator, missionary, and community leader, peacefully entered eternal rest at her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the age of 101 on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Her extraordinary life was marked by unwavering faith, lifelong service, and a global ministry that transformed countless lives.
Willa Lee Grant was born in the state of...

93 of Bloomington, MN passed away December 7, 2025 at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. Born September 6, 1932 in Ironwood, MI to AW and Margaret Holmberg. She was a 1950 graduate of Luther L Wright HS and received her RN in nursing in 1954 from the U of MN where she was an active member of the Tri Delta sorority. That same year, she married...

Age 97. She is survived by children Janet (Bruce) Johnson of Apple Valley, Jerry of White Bear Lake, Carol (Paul Cousin) of St. Paul, and Sally (Craig) McCarney of Princeton, eight grandchildren, sister Marilyn Kirkness of Nampa ID, and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack, and brothers John and Robert. Betty was born in Minneapolis...

age 89 of Elk River passed away peacefully and entered into eternal life on January 23rd, 2026. He was born March 20, 1936 in Anoka to Julia and Victor Johnson. Wayne grew up on the family farm on Anoka's east side, where a lifelong love of land took root. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in England where he met the love of his life, Marlene....

age 63, of Independence, MN, passed away on January 21, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Marion "Mick" Mueller and Patricia (Pogue) Mueller. Cindy is survived by her loving family: husband Eric, sister Rebecca (Tim) Wehrenberg of Maple Grove, niece Riley Wehrenberg of Maple Grove, brother Randy Mueller of...

Age 50. He was a devoted father, loving husband, caring grandpa, supportive son and generous friend who never missed an opportunity to share a joke or a smile.
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Dr. Alphonsus Vytautas Pocius, known to family and friends as Al, passed away on January 23, 2026. Born on May 20, 1948, in Ensdetten, Germany, Al immigrated to the United States with his family as a child and was raised on the South Side of Chicago by his parents, Alexandras and Zofija Pocius. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen while in high school. Al...

Age 95, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025.

Marian loved her family and was deeply loved in return. She also had a lifelong devotion to animals, who always seemed to find their way to her. She was born on November 23, 1930, in Fargo, North Dakota, and graduated from North Dakota State University. After college, she moved to...

Born February 7, 1939, died peacefully on December 11, 2025. Butch served in the US Army and was on active duty from October 1957 to September 1959. He continued to serve through 1963 in the Army Reserves. He worked many successful years in housing and construction as the owner of Creative Homes by Hansen Construction. He built homes to last a lifetime,...