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Arlene Jane Crone
March 24, 1937 - September 27, 2023
Arlene Jane Crone (nee Thorkelson), born March 24, 1937 in Minneapolis and died September 27, 2023 in New Hope. Preceded in death by husband of 42 years, Arthur; parents, Gunnar & Rose Thorkelson; sister, Marilyn Schwab; and brother, Floyd Thorkelson. Survived by brother, Donald Thorkelson; her children, Sandra Purdy Elliot, Steven…
View DetailsLylaMae Varner
December 19, 1928 - September 26, 2023
LylaMae Varner, age 94, of St. Michael.Preceded in death by husband, Ralph and her parents, brothers, and sister.Survived by daughter, Jill Pierman (Skip); 3 grandchildren, Greg Pierman, Jr. (Silvia), Christine Williams (Mike), and Scott Pierman; 6 great grandchildren, Jordan Grubb, Dylan Grubb (Lauren), Riley Grubb, Aleise Pierman,…
View DetailsFong Vang
May 18, 1991 - September 22, 2023
Fong VangMay 19, 1991 - September 23, 2023Fong Vang was born in Minneapolis on May 19, 1991. He is survived by six brothers, four sisters and 24 nephews and nieces. He is the eighth of eleven children by the parents of Neng Thong Vang and Mang Thao.Fong and the family grew up Christian for the most of their early years as the family…
View DetailsJessica Jean Wagner
June 8, 1989 - September 22, 2023
Jessica Jean Wagner, 34, was found peacefully passed away on September 22, 2023. She was born in Minneapolis on June 8, 1989.She graduated from Spring Lake Park High School in June of 2007 and was currently taking college courses and doing well.Jessica's beauty and grace brightened every room she entered. She was so creative. She loved…
View DetailsFrancis E. Noonan
September 28, 1935 - September 20, 2023
Francis E. Noonan, age 87, of Brooklyn Center, passed way September 20, 2023, just 8 days short of his 88th birthday. Francis was born and raised in Minneapolis. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. In 1962, he married Joan in Stratford WI. They moved to Brooklyn Center and started their family. He retired from NSP after…
View DetailsMichael Elbert
August 1, 1946 - September 14, 2023
Michael “Mike” Elbert, age 77 of Minnetonka, passed away on September 14, 2023 after several years of bravely fighting ongoing illnesses due to congestive heart failure and pulmonary fibrosis. Preceded in death by his parents, S. John and Dorothy; his sister, Susan Brown; brother, James Elbert; and his son-in-law, Artie Paar. He is…
View DetailsPamela Casebolt
November 1, 1951 - September 18, 2023
Age 71 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on September 18, 2023.Preceded in death by husband Walter; parents, Marie and Peter Bauer; and brother, Duane.Survived by children, Nicole (Curt) Cremer, Jakob (Erin) Casebolt, and adopted daughter, Jordanna (Guntis) Dombrovskis; grandchildren, Brandon, Ovedia, Elliot, Andrejs, Imogen, and Avitia;…
View DetailsKatherine Martin
May 2, 1941 - September 16, 2023
Katherine “Kathy” Martin, age 82 of Brooklyn Center, passed away on 9/16/23. Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin & Henrietta (Sandra) Beck. Survived by her husband, Duane; sons, Peter (Kim), Paul (Michelle), Jeff (Beth); grandchildren, Lindsey, Andrew, Evan, Haley, Zachary, Megan & Lauren; brother, Charles (Rachel) Beck; several…
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