Douglas Anderson

Met his wife, Mary, in high school and they were married for 36 years. Died from cancer. "Doug was an industrial arts teacher who became a dentist, specializing in cosmetic transformations. He was an artist with teeth and took great pleasure in helping people. He was truly "a jack of all trades". He could fix anything...".

Kathleen Diane Childs (Aplin)

Kathleen Diane Aplin Childs, age 60, of Eden Prairie, MN passed away on May 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Donna Aplin. She is survived by her husband, Douglas; children, Molly (Paul) Andresen and Andrew (Laura); grandson, Alexander; brother, Stephen (Karen); and sister, Debbie (Wayne) Anderson. We will love you forever, as you have loved us all.

Rita Benenson (Barry)

Died at the age of 26. Her husband, David Benenson, wrote, "Rita was a beautiful and fun-loving woman! She had many friends and simply “Loved Life”. She did, however, have some medical issues over the years that prevented her from participating in many activities. After college Rita worked in the medical profession helping adolescent children and teenagers who had behavior and emotional problems. She loved children of all ages and had a very close relationship with all of her nieces and nephews".

Nancy Kreimeyer (Benson)

Died at the age of 57, in St. Louis Park. Survived by husband, Darrell; daughter, Jennifer; son, Joshua and his wife Amy; granddaughters, Teagan, Anika, and Greta; brother, Doug Benson and his wife Joyce; sister-in-law Jeanette; brother-in-law, Richard; and countless friends. She always had music in her soul, love, and compassion for others, and a smile as warm as her heart. She passed in her sleep, and is with God, singing with the angels and suffering no more. She is loved and will be missed by us all.

Dale Allen Born

Died at the age of 66. Survived by wife, Donna (Wichman) of 43 years; daughters, Jennifer Robinette, and Rebecca (Mark) Wagenknecht; grandchildren, Thomas and Laura Robinette, Nicholas Wagenknecht; sister, Gladys LaVassuer; mother–in–law, Marion Wichman; nieces and nephews. His four-legged sidekick Moe. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Norma Born; father-in-law, Eugene Wichman; brother-in-law, Dick LaVassuer. Dale served in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, June 3, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut St. Farmington, MN. Visitation 4-8 PM Thursday AT CHURCH. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery on June 9th.

Steven Brudevold

Died at the age of 28. After graduation from high school Steven attended the University of Minnesota School of Forestry. About halfway through his degree, he decided to take a break to reflect on his degree choice. Unfortunately, the draft lottery came out and his lottery number was #15. He had to make a quick choice before he was drafted by the Army. He enlisted in the Navy in 1970 and trained to be an aviation mechanic. His final rank was ADJ-2, or "Aviation Jet Engine Mechanic Second Class".

Steven served the entire time as a jet engine mechanic for Attack Squadron VA-75, "The Sunday Punchers", who flew A-6 Intruder jet aircraft. He was on two cruises aboard the USS Sara...

Timothy Burnes

Died at the age of 63.

Gary Clausen

Died at the age of 27

Ron Cohen

Died at the age of 52.

Kevin Conery

Died at the age of 59. Kevin Conery of Ellsworth, died peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 19, at the home of his sisters in White Bear Lake, MN.

Kevin was born on September 10, 1949, in Red Wing, MN, the son of James and Maxine (Meyer) Conery. He was a graduate of St. Louis Park High School.

Kevin was a dignified man with a gentle heart and a great sense of humor. He was dearly loved by his family.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Maxine, Ellsworth; two children: Amy Fritz and Logan Conery; three sisters and two brothers: Michael (Mary Kay) Conery, St. Louis Park, MN; Maureen (Jerry) Ronke, White Bear Lake, MN; Beth Lundgren, La...

Susan Stahr (Cox)

Sue at the age of 62 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.

Sue was born in Hopkins, MN, to Ralph and Lyla (Hallgren) Cox. Graduated from St. Louis Park in 1967. Sue lived most of her life in the Minneapolis area and worked at FosterCare, Childcare in Hennepin County for many years. Sue was especially proud of her years as a foster mother to many infants and children. Ten years ago, she moved to Madison to be close to her son. Although Sue worked in a few different fields, the common thread among them was often caregiving, most recently with Dreamweavers in Madison. She loved and respected all living creatures and shared her home with a wide variety of them over her lifetime.
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David Dahle

Dave died at the age of 49.

David Dale

Died at the age of 67. David died after a long struggle with failing health. His 3 siblings, Luther, Ruth, and Eunice were all with him during his final days in hospice at Golden Living Center in St. Louis Park, MN. He passed peacefully

Roger Davis

Roger died at the age of 53

Patrick J Devine

Pat died at the Age 70. I fondly remember Pat as Nathan Detroit* in our high school production of "Guys & Dolls". I'm glad that Pat was able to attend some of our 50th Class Reunion events.
Pat Devine, of St. Louis Park, passed peacefully on December 5. The self-proclaimed "Kid from the Park" played Little League at Skippy Field, performed in musicals at St. Louis Park Senior High, and raised his own sons about a 5 iron's distance from the house he grew up in. He was grateful to his parents, James and Mary, for initiating a lifelong love of the arts and language, as well as a sense of social justice. In his early career, Patrick played Donny Brook in the original production of the roc...

Alan B Dorfman

Alan Dorfman of Minnetonka, died at the age of 70. and was preceded in death by his parents, Leo & Bernice. Survived by family and friends. UNITED HEBREW BROTHERHOOD CEMETERY, 2605 W. 70 1/2 St., Richfield. Memorials preferred to American Heart Association.

Michael Engel

Michael was in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died at the age of 64. The only child of Claire Henry and Joyce (Holzer) Engel, and grew up in St. Louis Park and attended elementary and High School. Michael was united in marriage to Laurie Dahlberg. Mike and Laurie moved to their home on Rush Lake in 2007. After Laurie’s death in 2010, Mike and his beloved beagle Mandy continued to live at home on the lake until his death.

Mike loved the outdoors and fishing. He enjoyed living so close to Rush Lake and being able to fish almost daily, summer and winter. Mike also enjoyed playing cards, especially five card stud with his many friends at Running Aces. He was a dear friend to many and...

Katherine J Carmody (Erickson )

Beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 59. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Eleanor Erickson; and sister, Barbara. Survived by husband, John; daughter, Kate (Kyle); son, Patrick; sisters, Elizabeth and Margaret; brothers, Douglas and David; nieces, nephews, cousins, dog Gus, and many friends. Memorial service was held on Saturday, June 7th, at 2:00 PM at Lakewood Cemetery Memorial Chapel, followed by reception and art show at Carmody's home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center.

Thomas Erickson

He was an SPS US Army Vietnam Veteran. Died at the age 55.

Arlene Harris (Field)

Arlene "Lenie" Harris of Minnetonka, died after a brief illness on May 25th at the age 63. Preceded in death by her father Irving Field. SurviveDd by husband Marc; daughter Emily (Michael) Laudizio; son Charlie; mother Sylvia Field; sister Marilyn (Larry) Barenbaum; nieces Stacey (Alex) Barenbaum and Jill (Jeff) Rabinovitz; great nephew and niece Sig and Brooke. Arlene loved life. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend-compassionate, generous and fun-loving. Her smile and spirit were contagious and will live on in everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Funeral service at 11 am TUESDAY at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. So., Mpls. In lieu of flowers contribution...

Elliot J Fishman

Died at the age of 58, Randolph, MA, formerly of St. Louis Park, died Thursday, December 27, 2007. He was a nurse and died of Hepatitis and complications after a long illness. Preceded in death by parents, Al & Rhea Fishman. Survived by brother, Donald (Joyce) Fishman, and niece, Karen Fishman.

Steve A Frank

Died at the age of 30.

Cheryl Colbert (Gamble )

Cheryl died at the age of 69, peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer at the St. Cloud Hospital.

James K Gluesing

James K. Gluesing, age 65, of Burnsville, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on April 14, 2015, after a courageous battle with ALS. Jim retired from Thomson Reuters after 36 years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marcella. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Anne; children, Jordan (Mendi) Gluesing and their children, Mason and Peyton; Dana (Bradley) Wittrock and their daughter, Kaylee; and Cara (Alexander) Wiese and their children, Tygen, Carsen and Kianna; father, Kenneth Gluesing and brother, Thomas Gluesing; other relatives and many friends. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Hosanna! Church, 9600 163rd St. W...

Freda Ann Confeld (Goldberg)

Kramer Confeld, Freda Ann, age 73, passed away on October 3, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with COVID. A beloved, wonderful mother, Bubbie, wife, and friend, Freda brought love, compassion, joy, and humor to her community and she will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by parents, Norman and Lena Belle Goldberg; and uncle, Donald Goldberg. Survived by husband of 19 years, Kent Confeld; in-laws, Julie Confeld, Mark and Carole Confeld; children, Matthew (Heather), Mackenzie, and Michael Kramer; step-children, Johnathan (Sara), David (Jesse), Matthew (Sahar) Confeld; grandchildren, Jayden, Ari and Tavia, Maime and Ryker, Zoey and Zev; caring auntie Barbara; many cousins, F...

John B Goodman

"In frailty and vulnerability, we shine.” — John B. Goodman

John B. Goodman, author, speaker, and visionary chairman of The Goodman Group, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, from complications following a heart attack. A resident of Minnetonka Beach, John was 66 years old.

John is preceded in death by his mother Georgine (Shanedling) Goodman and father Sidney A. Goodman. He is survived by son Shane Goodman (wife Carolin and grandson Daniel); sister Holly Goodman (Tom Muellerleile); nephew Chad Shapiro (wife Jennifer and children Jack and Gigi); nephew Brad Shapiro (significant other Kellye Nardi and children Keya and Jay), as well as many extended family member...

Richard J Gothmann

Died at the age of 34.
He was a PFC US Marine Vietnam veteran.

James Grais

James Marshall Grais, of St. Louis Park, died at the age 72. Jimmy was loved by so many. A warm and effusive man to his core, Jimmy loved meeting new people and could strike up a conversation with anyone and befriended people of all ages and personalities. Even in his final days, despite his pain, he made new friends with the nursing staff, who he charmed. He loved to make others laugh and cackle alongside them. Jimmy was an avid Minnesota sports fan and automotive and electronics enthusiast, but his family was more important to him than anything, and Jimmy loved them mightily. He will be deeply missed.

Charles Gross

The family mourns the passing of Charles “Charlie” Francis Gross. Preceded in death by his former wife, Borden Bell; his mother and father, Babette, and Morton B. Gross. Survived by his brother, Hal; and special friend, Jan Levinsohn Milner; cousins, Sue (Mrs. Alvin Zelickson) and Connie (Mrs. Myron Samovitz).

Charlie had an extraordinary career as an educator with the Delano Public School System, Delano, MN, where he taught for 34 years. His lectures enlightened students and fostered an understanding of history and geography through his classes, which in certain cases were college-level. His courses on Western Civilization in particular. In a recent letter, his former Princip...

Thomas C Halvorson

From his twin brother Tim: “Tom (and I) were born on Sept. 24, 1949, and always lived in St. Louis Park growing up. Tom went to Lennox grade school, Westwood Jr. High, and of course St. Louis Park high school.

"Tom moved to California in the late 70's, and worked as a paralegal with a lawyer that he lived with. He was a great dog lover and always had Skye Terriers from the early 70's, untill his death.

"Tom was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor in late Dec. 2016. He had an operation to remove most of it but died on Feb. 21, 2017.

"Tom is survived by his husband Walt, myself, and my older brother Guy."
Tim Halverson

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Robert W Hanson

Resided last in Hopkins, MN.

James Wesley Harms

"Jim" of My Music Store of St. Louis Park, died peacefully Thursday, March 29th at the age of 68. Jim, born and raised in Rochester, MN, spent his teenage years in St. Louis Park (SLP High School ’67) and attended the U of MN. His first job, teaching guitar lessons at the local music store, morphed into selling almost everyone their "first guitar". Jim played on the road or as a backup for well-known artists and was the bass guitarist in Soundscape. Jim and Linda started My Music Store in Golden Valley, in Nov 1999, and so began the annual Guitar Toss benefiting the Animal Humane Society. The store closed in March 2017, a year after Jim retired. Jim loved jokes and was a storyteller.

Lisa C Harrier

Died at the age of 63.
Lived in Nisswa, Minnesota 56468

Thomas Hatcher

A few months ago Tom started “not feeling well,” which lasted for a couple of weeks. As time passed, he developed a viral infection, got pink eye, and then Bell’s palsy struck the left side of his face. From there, he began to have neurological symptoms of numbness in his mouth while brushing his teeth, being unsteady on his feet, and a few other things. Things changed quickly after that with walking/mobility and fine motor skills declining, confusion, memory loss, sleeping a lot, and not feeling well overall. 

Tom went to the emergency room, was hospitalized and released the week of Thanksgiving. Upon discharge from Banner Medical Thunderbird Hospital, he was prescribed a ste...

David J Heimdahl

David J. Heimdahl, 64, of Alexandria, MN. He was born in Havre, Mont.; grew up in St. Louis Park, where he graduated from high school in 1967; and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Moorhead State University in 1971.

After college, David worked as Youth Director and Director of Camp Cormorant at the YMCA in Fargo, N.D., where he lived until 2011.

At 24, David suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in a car accident. After years of rehab and recovery, David not only survived, but thrived. David's perseverance became an inspiration to many, and his life can be described as miraculous. All will miss this sweet, funny man dearly.

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Ruth "Suzi" Jackson

Died at the age of 66.

Kenneth James

Died at the age of 65.

James Alan Johnson

James (Jimmy/Blink) Johnson, died at the age 62, and danced through the Pearly Gates and into the arms of his Heavenly Father after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Windom, MN, and spent his career in the wholesale building products industry.

Served in the Army's 173D Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star and Oak Leaf Cluster. Death due Agent Orange exposure.

Preceded in death by his brother Gene, parents, Jim and Naomi, and Aunt Shu Shu. Survived by his loving family; adoring wife Jill, brother Tom (Becki) Johnson, sister LeAnn (Jeff) Jensen and sister-in-law, Paula Johnson. Children - Angie (T...

Linda Fouts (Joing)

Died at the age of 62.

Dennis J Justin

Lived in Winchester, MA. Died at the age of 70.

Thomas J Kane

Died at the age of 64 in Minneapolis, and went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Lorraine Kane. Survived by sisters and brother, Mary Lehtola (Craig), Kathy Halseth, Barb Yaeger (Eric), and Patrick Kane (Kim); nieces and nephews, Eric, Dan, Tina, Kevin, Kelly, Joe, Laura, Lindsey, Ryan, Andreya and Baily. He was a wonderful brother, uncle, friend, and servant of God. He will be remembered for his love of cooking, his humor, his music, and his many giving ways.

C Michael Klippenes

Lived in Minneapolis, and went to be with the Lord suddenly on Feb. 28, 2011, at age 61. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Charles. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Charles Jr.; mother, Frances; 4 grandchildren; brother, Steven (Lynn); many other relatives and friends.

Darrell D Kreimeyer

Darrell Kreimeyer, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 1, 2016, in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born January 30, 1949, in San Diego, CA. He is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Nancy, and his parents Richard and Ardath. He is survived by his son Joshua (Amy) of Colorado Springs, CO, his daughter Jennifer of Minneapolis, his three granddaughters Teagan of Fort Collins, CO, Anika, and Greta of Colorado Springs, CO, his sister Jeannette of St. Louis Park, MN, his brother Richard of Long Lake, MN, his aunt Jan (Jim) of Westcliffe, CO and his uncle David of Marshalltown, IA.

Susan Bjorklund (Lamb)

Died at the age of 53.

Candace K May (Lamb)

She was married, 3 daughters, 2 granddaughters when she died, and now has 4 with another grandbaby on the way. We all loved her more than just about anything! Daughter Andrea says, "She’s dancing with the angels."

Constance D Johnson (Ledin)

Constance D. Johnson, "Connie" age 59, of Lakeville, died peacefully surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with liver disease. Preceded in death by her father, Ralph Ledin. Survived by a loving husband of 26 years, Mike; two sons, Nicholas and Christopher Nygaard; mother, Agatha "Gussie" Ledin; brother, Paul (Sharon) Ledin; sister, Joan (Terry) Gard; and friends. Connie was a devoted mother and wife who touched the lives of many family and friends and will be dearly missed by all.

Philip M Levy

Died at the age of 31.
He was an SPS US Army Vietnam Veteran.

Eric C Linder

Died at the age of 19.
Linder and six companions were boating on Cottonwood Lake near Donnelly, MN when their craft capsized. The six clung to the overturned boat and later were rescued. Linder’s body was found in about 20 feet of water.

William D MacMillan

WILLIAM DOUGLAS MACMILLAN of St. Louis Park, Age 73, passed away at home June 5, 2022 Preceded in death by daughter Amy MacMillan: Mother and father Mary and Howard MacMillan, Sister Debby Lamb, Dogs Banjo, Kirby, & Buddy. Survived by Wife Glenda; Daughters Heather (Matt), & Molly; grandsons Nick "Buck", Max "Ace", & Will "Chance"; Sister Peggy MacMillan (Mike); Nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, many friends and his dog Lightning. Bill was active in St. Louis Park, serving as a Fire Dept. Commissioner, active with Discover SLP, Sunrise Rotary, and the American Legion. He was employed for many years with Fred G. Anderson.