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Marilyn Queen Tickle Bryant
Sep 10, 2024
Marilyn Bryant Obituary Marilyn Queen Tickle Bryant died September 10, 2024, at age 97. Marilyn was born on May 8, 1927, in Minneapolis to Mildred and Richard Tickle. As a girl, she lived in South Minneapolis and Edina. She attended Wooddale School and graduated from Northrup Collegiate School in 1945. Marilyn attended Bryn Mawr College, then returned to the University...
Mary Jeanne Villaume Bowen
Sep 8, 2024
Mary Jeanne Bowen Obituary Mary Jeanne Villaume Bowen, Wayzata. Passed away peacefully September 8, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday October 2, 2024 - 3:00pm at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Wayzata. Services Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday October 2, 2024 3:00 PM The Church of Saint Bartholomew 630 East Wayzata Blvd Wayzata, MN 55391
Dolores 'Dede' Ann (Paulsen) Engelstad
Sep 2, 2024
Dolores 'Dede' Engelstad Obituary Dolores A. Engelstad (Paulsen) "Dede", beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 2, 2024. She was 90 years old. She was the oldest daughter and child of Art and Agnes (Quale) Paulsen, born in Watford City, ND and raised in Bismarck, ND. Dede finished her two-year college...
Kathleen Ann (Schmid) Winkler
Aug 29, 2024
Kathleen Winkler Obituary Kathleen Ann Winkler (Schmid), age 75, passed away on August 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of family, friends, and adventure. Born on December 11, 1948, in St. Paul, MN, to John Baptist (Jack) and Lillian Schmid, Kathy was known for her feisty determination, infectious laughter, and genuine interest in others. Kathy grew up with four siblings...
Leonard “Len” Patrick Dugan
Aug 27, 2024
Leonard Len Dugan Obituary On the evening of August 27, 2024, Len Dugan passed away peacefully at the age of 81. He is survived by his children: Mindy (Kevin), Patrick, and Angela; and grandchildren: Joesy, Lensy (his namesake), Luci, and Flynn. Len was preceded in death by the love of his life, Barbara; son, Leonard; parents, Dale and Yolanda; and...
Salvatore 'Sal' L. Testa
Aug 24, 2024
Salvatore 'Sal' Testa Obituary On August 24th our dearly loved Sal passed away. He is in our hearts forever. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He brought joy, love, and laughter to everyone who knew him. Sal was fortunate to have career he enjoyed. He was a sales engineer in the chocolate industry. His work allowed...
Marilyn M (Muller) Randall
Aug 22, 2024
Marilyn Randall Obituary Randall, Marilyn 77, passed away from ALS August 22, 2024. Born January 16, 1947 in Watertown, South Dakota to Harold and Marlys Muller. Graduated from Watertown High School and Concordia (Moorhead) College. Received her Masters in Education from St. Cloud State. Taught English in Wayzata and was a substitute teacher in the Minnetonka school district, for many...
Jerry Eldon Nelson
Aug 22, 2024
Jerry Nelson Obituary Nelson, Jerry Eldon age 96 of Wayzata, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on August 22, 2024. Jerry grew up in Osseo Wisconsin, met his future wife from the neighboring town of Mondovi, served in the United States Marine Corp from 1946 to 1948 and graduated from St. Olaf College in 1952. He started his...
David E. Raht
Aug 21, 2024
David Raht Obituary David E Raht 78, of Wayzata and Naples,FL passed away on August 21 after a short illness. He retired in April after working in the insurance business for 54 years. He loved sports and watching his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Patti; children, Amy Edwards (Alex), Bryan Benedict (Elizabeth), Dawn Malaker (Clayton), Andrew...
Irene Marra Goodfellow
Aug 12, 2024
Irene Goodfellow Obituary Irene Marra Goodfellow, 97, of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024. Irene was born on August 5, 1927, on the family farm near Hull, IA, to Teunis and Rena (Doeksen) Marra, Irene grew up with 5 siblings. She attended Welcome Township #3 Country School in Sioux County Iowa and graduated from Sioux Center High...
Mary Ann (Mattson) Hanson
Aug 11, 2024
Mary Hanson Obituary Mary Ann Hanson, 93, of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024. Mary was born on January 23, 1931, in Warren, MN. After Mary graduated as Valedictorian of her Warren High School class, she went on to study English and education at Gustavus Adolphus College. She transferred and graduated from the University of Minnesota. She...
Jacob Michael Cicharz
Aug 1, 2024
Jacob Cicharz Obituary Jacob Michael Cicharz August 1 1984- August 1 2024 40 Years Old Jake Cicharz, a beloved friend and family member, passed away far too soon at the age of 40.His vibrant personality and infectious laughter brought joy to everyone who knew him. Jakes love for his family and friends was evident in every interaction. He was a...
Patricia (Ferguson) Halverson
Jul 18, 2024
Patricia Halverson Obituary Beloved Mother, Grandmother, teacher, traveler and gardener Patricia Halverson, 90, of Cypress, Texas, formerly of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1934, to Archie and Laura Ferguson, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her husband of 58 years, David Halverson, and her grandson, Robert...
Gerald 'Gere' Arthur Fenstad
Jul 15, 2024
Gerald 'Gere' Fenstad Obituary Gerald Arthur Fenstad Gerald "Gere" Fenstad, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away in Anoka, MN on July 15, 2024 at the age of 79 after a year-long battle with small cell carcinoma. He was born June 24, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN, son of Orval and Vivian Fenstad. He attended Roosevelt High School. He received his...
Joan Y. Bluhm
Jul 15, 2024
Joan Bluhm Obituary Joan Y. Bluhm, age 88, of Bloomington, MN died on July 15, 2024, at N.C. Little Hospice, Edina, MN. She was born on March 19, 1936 to Edward & Evelyn (Voigtlander) Bluhm in Waldorf, MN. She married Adrian A. Tolzmann on Sept 20, 1956. She is survived by her daughters, Joal (Mark) Lillegard and Kara (John) Sprengeler;...
Susan Barbara (Wigart) Dubbs
Jul 15, 2024
Susan Dubbs Obituary Susan Barbra Wigart Dubbs passed peacefully on the morning of July 15th at the tender age of 69. Loving wife to Michael and two daughters, Tara and Keegan. Her wit and tenacity will be remembered by everyone who was lucky enough to be part of a life she touched, Sue commanded every room she walked into -...
Rozalija (Mavric) Gannon
Jul 14, 2024
Rozalija Gannon Obituary Rozalija Gannon (Mavric) was born in 1928 to a free and independent Slovenia. The country was deeply rooted in early history, education, the arts and in Catholic values. She got to grow up in the picturesque city of Ljubliana, Slovenia where she attended grade school and high school under the spiritual guidance of the Ursuline Sisters. She...
Melissa Faye Ramsey Larson
Jul 10, 2024
Melissa Larson Obituary Melissa Faye Ramsey Larson, age 69, of Excelsior, MN, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024. She was born on July 21, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio. Melissa graduated from the University of Minnesota and worked as a mental health therapist and homemaker. She loved the outdoors, skiing, drawing, and playing the piano. Above all, she cherished her...
James 'Jim' Hogan Stein
Jul 8, 2024
James 'Jim' Stein Obituary On July 8, 2024, James "Jim" Hogan Stein, of Minnetrista, Minnesota passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at home surrounded by family. Jim was born in Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania on April 18, 1952 to William and Isabell (Flack) Stein. He graduated from McKeesport High School in 1970. He was recruited to the University of Pittsburgh...
Lawrence 'Larry' E. Watts
Jul 5, 2024
Lawrence 'Larry' Watts Obituary Watts, Lawrence (Larry) E. age 84 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, after living with Parkinson's Disease for 20 years. Larry was raised in Minnetonka by parents Earl and Emily Watts. He was the youngest of five siblings and spent his youth playing baseball, and hockey and running around with "the gang" who...
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