Obituaries

Margaret Ellen (McMenamin) Chamberlin of Shakopee, MN passed away February 9, 2025 at the age of 84.

Margaret, affectionately known by her sisters as "Muffet", was born on March 23, 1940 in Sycamore, IL to Michael and Ruby McMenamin. She was formerly married to William L. Chamberlin, with whom she had three children: Michael, David, and Kathy.

Mostly raising...

Aafedt, Michael "Mick" age 81, of Minneapolis passed away on May 19, 2024, from Lewy Body Dementia. Mick knew how to love and to give generously, live compassionately, and with integrity. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is remembered for his intellect, charm, quick wit, and his strong "blue eyes." Mick is survived by his...

Aamot, DeElla 91, a longtime church organist and piano teacher in Willmar, died Wednesday, April 10, at Compassionate Cottage in Willmar. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 26th, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be that afternoon at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in...

Aas, Paul age 56, of Chanhassen, MN, passed away on 5/23/2024 after a brief illness. Paul was funny, smart and a devoted family man. He was the ultimate outdoorsman with a passion for fishing, hunting and camping. He loved hockey. Playing hockey, watching hockey and endlessly discussing hockey. Paul was an excellent cook and loved entertaining and...

Abas, Joyce M. (Elmquist) Age 90 of South St. Paul Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 1, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Edward; grandson, Colin Rahn & baby Rebeck. Survived by daughters, Ann (Kevin) Rahn, Lisa (Kristofer) Rebeck & Amy (Steven) Solberg; grandsons, Dylan & Cameron Rahn; granddaughter, Iris Solberg; special...

Abbott, Joan Elaine of St Louis Park, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at the age of 80. She was born April 2, 1944 in Minneapolis. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Blanche and Arthur Abbott; and her brother, Hank. She is survived by her partner, Karen Roehl; and her 4th Akita rescue, Mia. Joan grew up in Mounds View, and...

Abel, David John Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 21, 2024, age 77. Preceded in death by parents, Claude and Margaret Lucille (nee MacDonald) Abel; sisters, Faith VonBehren, Gloria Gomez, Darline Weekes, and Joyce Zuniga. Survived by wife of 55 years, Kathleen; children, Jessica (Kevin) Tlougan and Elizabeth (John) Kietzman;...

Abeln, Bernice M. (Bea) age 95 of Hopkins, MN, died unexpectedly but peacefully on Dec 13. She was born in Pisek, ND to Rose and Adolph Sobolik. She was raised on a farm with 5 siblings and a sense of adventure, beginning with her move to Mpls at 18. She met James Abeln at church and settled in Hopkins MN in 1953. She was a chef, a seamstress, a dancer and...

Abramson, Ralph G. Age 92 of South Minneapolis. Ralph was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather as well as a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, a committed volunteer of the Boy Scouts, and a loyal, 40-year employee of "Ma Bell". The youngest of five children born to Swedish immigrants Otto and Annie, Ralph attended Bancroft,...