patching...
Update: Click here to find and "like" the Maple Grove Patch Facebook page »
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Obituaries

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Obituary: Howard John Givens of Maple Grove

Service is Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove.

Howard John Givens of Maple Grove December 30, 1930 - May 12, 2013  Givens, Howard John Age 82 of Maple Grove. Born on Dec. 30, 1930, Howard lived a wonderful life of love and service. He peacefully went home to Heaven on May 12, 2013. Preceded in death by sons, William and Jay Givens. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Ursula K.; children, Jim (Sally) Givens, Kristen (Julio) Barron, Mike (Linda) Givens, and Kyle Givens; brother, Roger (Carol) Givens of New Mexico; sister, Joan Crosby of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Howard’s Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday May 16, Church of the Open Door, 9060 Zanzibar Ln. N., Maple Grove. Memorials preferred to Brooklyn Park…

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Obituary: Lynn Swanson of Maple Grove

Service is Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at The Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Brooklyn Park.

Lynn Swanson of Maple Grove  May 10, 1950 - May 9, 2013  Preceded in death by mother, Donna. He is loved and will be deeply missed by his wife, Stevie; daughter, Nicole Vershey (Kade); son, Ryan; grandchildren, Grant and Gabrielle Vershey; father, Dick; brother, Barry (Bonnie); sister, Sandy Kowal (Jerry); nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Interment St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery.   VISITATION Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Time: 5-8 p.m.  Location: Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37th Ave North, Plymouth FUNERAL Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Time: 10 a.m.  Location: The Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 9100 93rd Ave North, Brooklyn Park. Visitation one hour prior to service Information provided by Gearty-Delmore …

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Obituary: Ronald Mark Strehler Sr. of Maple Grove

Service is Friday, May 10 at Evans Nordby Funeral Home in Brooklyn Center.

Ronald Mark Strehler Sr.  July 16, 1950 - May 5, 2013 Strehler, Ronald M. Sr., age 62 of Maple Grove. Passed away May 5, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence & Luella; sister, Carol Setter. Survived by his loving wife, Shirley; wonderful and caring children, son, Ron Jr. & wife Amy; daughters, Jen & Jessica; amazing grandchildren, Audrey & Ron III; devoted sisters, DiAnn French and Judy & Ron Flynn, as well as many nieces & nephews. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. His spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Friday May 10, 2013 at Evans Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home. Interment St. …

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Obituary: Grace Lynch (Wilmes) of Maple Grove

Service is Friday, May 3, 2013 at The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in Corcoran.

Grace Lynch (Wilmes) of Maple Grove March 23, 1923 - April 28, 2013   Formerly of Hamel. Preceded in death by husband, Francis (married Aug. 6, 1958); and parents, Ted and Mary Wilmes. Survived by sons, Gordon (Linda) Lynch and Kenneth Lynch; grandchildren, Brian (Michelle), Daniel, and Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Carter; sister, Janette Brown; other relatives and friends. Member of Christian Mothers. Grace was a caring, trustworthy and kind person with many friends. Private interment St. Thomas Cemetery.  VISITATION Date: Friday, May 3, 2013  Time: 10-11 a.m.  Location: The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 20000 County Road 10, Corcoran FUNERAL Date: Friday, May 3, 2013  Time: 11 a.m.  Location: The Church of St. Thomas the…

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Obituary: Glenn L. Jones of Maple Grove

Service is May 2, 2013 at Grove Christian Center in Maple Grove.

Glenn L. Jones of Maple Grove Nov. 21, 1943 to April 27, 2013 Age 69 of Maple Grove, passed away April 27, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Mary K. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday May 1, Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd St. NE, Osseo. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Thursday May 2, Grove Christian Center, 14320 93rd Ave. N., Maple Grove, with visitation one hour prior to service. Information provided by Evans-Nordby Funeral Home

Monday, April 29, 2013

Obituary: Andrew M. Pitts of Brooklyn Park

Celebration of life is Saturday May 4, 2013 at the Brooklyn Park Activity Center.

Andrew M. Pitts  May 12, 1992 - April 26, 2013 Pitts, Andrew Michael (Stroh), age 20 of Brooklyn Park. Born May 12, 1992 - Died accidently April 26, 2013. Celebration of Andrews life, Saturday May 4th, 2013 1-5 p.m. at Brooklyn Park Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave, Brooklyn Park. Survived by parents, Al and Jenny Stroh; and brothers, Jordan, Tyler. Information provided by Evans-Nordby Funeral Homes 

Obituary: Debra Lysdahl of Maple Grove

Service is April 29, 2013 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove.

Debra Joan Lysdahl of Maple Grove Dec. 13, 1961 - April 25, 2013 Age 51 of Maple Grove, MN (Grantsburg, WI) passed away suddenly April 25, 2013. Survived by devoted husband, Kevin; beloved daughter and son, Lauren & Luke; mother, Carolyn Lostetter; sister, Sharon (Rick) Danielson; brother, Barry Lostetter; many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by father, Gene & brother, Ron. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, reading, entertaining, watching the birds migrate at the lake, being at the cabin, going on pontoon rides and spending time with her family and amazing group of friends. She will be greatly missed and forever loved by her family, her dogs and her friends. Service is 3 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at Lord of Life Lutheran …

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Obituary: Gloria M. Blair of Maple Grove

Service was at Brooklyn Crystal Cemetery.

Blair, Gloria M. age 90, of Maple Grove. October 22, 1922 - April 21, 2013 Survived by daughter, Pettie; and nephew, Gary. Graveside service was 5 p.m. Friday, April 26 at Brooklyn Crystal Cemetery. Information provided by Evans-Nordby Funeral Homes

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Obituary: Michael A. Jorgenson of Maple Grove

Service Thursday, April 18 at Advent Lutheran Church in Maple Grove.

Michael A. Jorgenson, age 53, of Maple Grove. (September 24, 1959 - April 14, 2013) Passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 after a 6 ½ year battle with liver cancer. He is now at peace. Preceded in death by father, Carlton and grandparents. Survived by children, Elizabeth (Cesar), Eric, and Emily; mother, JoAnn (Bill) Fignar; siblings, Carla (Mark) Daugherty, Julie (Jim) Decowski, and Kyle (Megan) Jorgenson; and other loving relatives and friends. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd St. NE, Osseo. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18 at Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Hwy., Maple Grove, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. Service also 1 p.m. Friday, April 19 at Crow River …

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Obituary: Joyce L. Gardner of Maple Grove

Memorial service Thursday April 18 at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home in Brooklyn Center.

Joyce L. Gardner  (June 27, 1928 - April 15, 2013)  Age 84 of Maple Grove, passed away April 15, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; and parents, Cyril & Laura Pauley. Survived by children, Richard Gardner, Laurel (Richard) Mulhollam, Lucinda Boeck, and William Gardner; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, Matthew, Michael, and Brenna; great-grandchildren, Bennet and Brielle; brother, Eugene (Verna) Pauley; sister-in-law, Deed Lloyd; and other relatives and friends. Memorial service 11 a.m. Thursday April 18, Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, with visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to North Memorial Residential Hospice. Information provided by Evans-Nordby Funeral Home

Got a Hot Tip?