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Robert "Rob" Cornell
August 30, 1968 - February 5, 2026
Robert "Rob" Cornell, age 57 of St. Michael. Preceded in death by parents, Harry & Shirley; Survived by daughter, Kayla; former wife, Lisa; siblings, Tim (Nicole), Jackie (Jon) Sigvertsen; nieces & nephews, Sarah, Jack, Thomas, Emma & Lauren; and many other relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30AM…
View DetailsArlene Finke
March 22, 1940 - February 3, 2026
Arlene Wilma Finke, 85, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away on February 3, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Arlene will be dearly remembered for her kind heart and her remarkable ability to find good in ALL things. Born on March 22, 1940 in Lakefield, Minnesota she grew up surrounded by values of…
View DetailsRoberta Chapman
July 19, 1928 - December 25, 2025
Roberta Maxine Chapman, 97, of Arden Hills, died on December 25, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. She was born July 19, 1928 in Kellerton, IA to Truman, Sr. and Lula Baker. She married Bernard Leroy Chapman on June 20, 1948 in Des Moines, IA. She was a secretary in Iowa government for 35 years and was a former owner of…
View DetailsCecelia Phelps
May 19, 1932 - January 27, 2026
Cecelia “Sally” Phyllis Phelps passed away at North Memorial Hospital on January 27, 2026 at the age of 93.Cecelia was born on the family farm in Staples Township to Emma and Walter Schmidt on May 19, 1932.She graduated from Staples High School in 1950.Cecelia married Robert Phelps on April 30, 1951 and they lived in Staples, Granite…
View DetailsWilliam (Bill) Laidlaw
September 2, 1935 - January 6, 2026
William (Bill) Alexander Laidlaw, 90, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him deeply. Born on September 2, 1935, Bill lived a full and meaningful life marked by service, leadership, and dedication to his family. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers,…
View DetailsKathleen A. Pierce
August 6, 1947 - January 22, 2026
Kathleen A. Pierce, age 78, of Brooklyn Park, passed peacefully in her home after her second courageous battle with cancer. Kathleen was born in Minneapolis to Milton and Mildred Arntson. On January 29, 1966 she married the love of her life, Richard Dennis Pierce. Kathleen showed how beautiful it is to love each child and grandchild…
View DetailsKevin Reno
September 5, 1964 - January 7, 2026
In Loving Memory OfKevin RenoSeptember 5, 1964 – January 7, 2026Kevin Reno, a loving husband, father, brother, colleague, and friend, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 61, surrounded by his wife and daughter. He demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience during his final seven months while battling glioblastoma…
View DetailsArdys Jereski
July 17, 1942 - January 13, 2026
Ardys M. Jereski (Hanson)Ardys “Ardy” Jereski, age 83, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026.Ardy was born on July 17, 1942, in Superior, WI, to Arthur L. and Gladys (Thomas) Hanson. She was raised in Hayward, WI, a 1960 graduate of Hayward High School. In the fall of 1960, Ardy enrolled at the University of…
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