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June 22, 2026, Daniel Ludwig (a.k.a. Daniel T.) Levens, from Buffalo, MN, was called up to our Lord's operations in heaven, joining his wife of 65 years Darlene (Peg) who made the trip November 3, 2022. Born in Bemidji, MN, on November 1, 1937, to parents Leo and Edna, Dan grew up in Minneapolis, MN, where he met Peg, and married in 1957. Dan was preceded in...

Passed away on March 20, 2026 at the age of 80. Services will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Mpls at 10 am on July 14, 2026 in assembly area 2.

Reception to follow at Brackett's CCC, 17976 Judicial Road Lakeville, MN 55044. Please wear Golf Attire/ Casual clothing.

Please have any flower orders sent directly to Brackett's for...

Ruth Ann Benzschawel was born in Worden, Wisconsin, and grew up on a dairy farm alongside nine siblings. Life on the farm helped shape the toughness, resilience, and strong work ethic that would define her throughout her life.
After high school, Ruth moved to St. Paul, where she met the love of her life, Robert Luken. They married and settled in Roseville,...

Bethyl Joan Donner Kleiman
October 7, 1934 - July 6, 2026

Beth was born in Redwood County, Minnesota on October 7, 1934, to parents, Herman Donner and Bertha Lawrenz Donner. She graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1952. After High School Beth worked for a lawyer in Lamberton, before moving to New Ulm to work at an Investment firm. These jobs gave her...

Jerome Rudolph Davis Age 96, of St. Louis Park, passed away on July 3, 2026. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota, where he spent his early years. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1953 with a degree in Agriculture / Poultry Husbandry. Then, he spent three years in the US Air Force in the Philippine Islands supervising the construction of landing...

Joyce Marie Hertaus (née LeTourneau, formerly Mark)
May 24, 1927 - July 4, 2026
Joyce Marie Hertaus made her grand exit on the Fourth of July. True to our mom's fun, sparkly personality, she chose to begin her next adventure while fireworks lit up the sky. We are quite certain she assumed they were all in her honor.
Born on May 24, 1927, Joyce packed more...

It is with deep and profound sadness that we share that Mike passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, accomplishments, and the love and admiration of family and friends. Mike was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandpa; a beloved son and big brother; a special brother-in-law; a favorite...

Kenneth S. Balzum, age 88, of New Brighton, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Ken was born on March 29, 1938, in Rochester, MN, to Paul and Lillian Balzum.

A proud alumnus of the University of Minnesota, Ken worked as an electrical engineer at Control Data for 37 years before retirement. Following retirement, he enjoyed working part time...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dawnette Pietig, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life on June 29, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on November 1, 1956, in New Hope, Minnesota, her journey was marked by her unwavering strength and boundless love for her family. After a courageous 19-month battle with...

Thomas (Tom) R. James, 76, once of New Hope, MN, and of Ahwatukee Foothills, a suburb of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026. He'd been a resident in Awhatukee for 30 years. Tom was born in Endicott, NY, on February 27, 1950, to Sheridan (Jesse) and Mary James. The family moved from New York when Jesse was transferred from IBM there to assist in...

Mike Shupien passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2026 at the age of 66. Mike lived life to the fullest despite his stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May 2021.
Proudly born and raised in NE Minneapolis where he met his wife Tonia of 44 years. They raised their 3 active children in New Brighton and spent recent years traveling and enjoying nature in Alaska and...