Star Tribune Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)

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Mt Holly, North Carolina Joan Elva Fleming 1932 — 2024 Joan Elva Fleming, 91, passed away on April 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina, following complications from a femur fracture surgery. Joan had lived with her daughter in Mount Holly, North Carolina since 2020. Joan was born in Caledonia, Minnesota on October 2, 1932 to Irvin and Viola (Freiberg) Holliday and grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1949 and graduated from Hamline University, St. Paul, and Asbury Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1953. Joan met the love of her life and married Myron "Mike" Fleming at Asbury Methodist Church in La Crosse, Wisconsin on January 24th, 1953. They lived in Crystal, MN... Bonita Springs, Florida Richard A. Zona 1944 — 2024 Richard A. Zona, business leader, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and cousin, passed away peacefully in his Florida home on April 13th, 2024 Rick was born in 1944 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. His father, Alfred, was a machinist and his mother, Diva, worked in the mailroom at St. James hospital. Rick was a good student and active in sports. He played basketball and learned to box at the Catholic Youth Organization. He also caddied at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor and Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete. This allowed him to play golf on Mondays and introduced him to the game he would enjoy his whole life. Even in high school, Rick knew what he... Bozeman, Montana Deborah "Debbie" Goltz 1927 — 2024 Deborah "Debbie" Donnelly Goltz passed away on April 2, 2024 at the age of 96, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Deborah was born October 18, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Stanislaus and Martina (Vicenta) Donnelly, the youngest of their four children. Condolences can be given at www.dokkennelson.com Services will be announced at a later date. Pocatello, Idaho Dianne Kline 1944 — 2024 Dianne D. Kline, age 80, of Pocatello ID, formerly of Minnetonka, MN, passed away on March 25, 2024. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert, and mother, Dolores Denzer. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert "Bob" Kline; son, Justin Kline; daughter, Vickie (Jason) Degenstein; brother, Gary (LeeAnn) Denzer; and a dozen nieces and nephews. Per her request, no funeral service will be held. There will be a gathering of family and friends in the near future. For full obituary, visit wilksfuneralhome.com. Naples, Florida Delores Mary Wallander 1930 — 2024 Delores Mary Peltier Wallander ("Dee") of Naples, FL, passed peacefully at Naples Community Hospital on March 14, 2024. Born to Arthur Louis and Clara Mary Peltier on June 2, 1930, she was the youngest child of 7, with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She grew up in Northeast Minneapolis where she learned the game of golf from her siblings at Columbia and Gross Golf courses and later volunteered at LPGA and PGA events. Dee won numerous trophies for her golf skills and was also instrumental in starting women's high school amateur golf in Minneapolis. Dee was an independent soul, which led her down interesting paths. She graduated from St. Catherine University, Phi Beta Kappa, and worked as a... Big Sky, Montana Ruby Delzer 1927 — 2024 Ruby Bright Delzer, 96, of Big Sky, MT, formerly of Burnsville, MN, died peacefully on February 27, 2024. She is preceded in death by husband Ralph Delzer; parents Harry and Vivian Bright; brothers Harry, Ralph, and Charles; sisters Fern and Barb. She is survived by sons Steven (Donita), Daniel (Suzanne), James (Gertie), Peter (Kelli) and John (Toni); daughter Mary (Gary Jirele) Delzer; 4 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Many people were touched by Ruby's love and faith, and she will be remembered with deep love by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are preferred... Lewiston, Minnesota Deanna Schotzko 1940 — 2024 Deanna Louise (Punky) Schotzko (nee Moga) Deanna Schotzko died on February 18, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by her children and other family members, after a six-week illness. She was 83 years old. Deanna was born in May 1940 in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities to Raymond and Mary Moga. Her early childhood was spent on the family farm, but her family moved to Mounds View, where she graduated from high school. Following high school she attended the University of Minnesota, but left the university in the winter of 1966, after marrying Jerry Schotzko. Deanna and Jerry had three children, and the family moved around the country?Illinois, Washington,... Rochester, Minnesota Philip James LaPlante 1953 — 2024 Philip James LaPlante of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, at Edenbrook of Rochester. Philip was born July 7, 1953 in Rochester, to Paul and Alice Rose (Hawkins) LaPlante. He grew up in Rochester and attended St Francis Elementary and Lourdes High School and graduated from Rochester Community College in 1974. Philip loved genealogy, storytelling, and reading. Remember library cards? Philip wore his out on a regular basis. His special joy was spending time with family, visiting friends, and following everyone's activities. He worked as an X-ray processing technician, an orderly, and a driver for Mayo and Rochester Transportation Service over the years; in these roles,... Marietta, Georgia Vivian Miller Barfield 1930 — 2024 Vivian Miller Barfield, 93, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Marietta Georgia. Vivian was born on December 19, 1930, the daughter of Troy Miller and Johnnie Davis Miller in Houston, Texas. After high school, Vivian attended Hinds Junior College in Raymond, Mississippi. She interrupted her studies at Hinds to become married in 1948, she moved to Houston and had two children. Upon becoming divorced in 1960, she began working as a teacher and obtained her Bachelor's degree in History, Health and Physical Education (1966) and her Master's degree in Education (1969) from the University of Houston. She attended school at night while working full-time and raising two young children as a single... Le Sueur, Minnesota Marcie E. Allen 1942 — 2023 Marcie (Malquist) Allen of Le Sueur, MN, passed away of leukemia at home on December 23rd, 2023. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 4th, 2024, 4-7pm at Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur. Funeral services will be on Friday, January 5th, 2024, at 11am at First Lutheran Church in Le Sueur, with visitation one hour prior. www.koldenfuneralhome.com Otsego, Minnesota Richard "Dick" Vern Nichols 1946 — 2023 Richard "Dick" Nichols, age 77 of Otsego, passed away on December 18, 2023. Dick was born on December 16, 1946, to Vern and Ione (Klenk) Nichols in Albert Lea MN. He graduated from St. Louis Park High School in St. Louis Park, MN in 1964. He married Joan "Joanie" (Dauffenbach) Nichols in 1988. Dick was a Quality Engineer who retired in 2010 after working 28 years for Honeywell/ATK followed by 14 years at Seagate Technology. Dick enjoyed being involved in his Otsego community where he served 27 years on the Otsego Planning Commission and more recently delivered Meals on Wheels. He trained gundogs as a hobby for over 40 years, was an active member of the Minnesota English Springer Spaniel... Sarasota, Florida Lillian Rose Gomilak 1933 — 2023 Lillian Rose Gomilak, passed away December 11, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Walter and Helen LaSota. Lillian is survived by her children, Tom (Gail) Gomilak III and Tim (Gayle) Gomilak; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Tom Gomilak Jr.; sister, Joan Dank and brother-in-law Richard Dank. Private family services will be held at a later date. Marco Island, Florida Steven Wahl Riley 1946 — 2023 Steven Riley passed away peacefully in his home on December 2nd, 2023. He is survived by his wife Julie of 55 years; sister Susan Gunderson and brother Peter Riley; sons Michael (Kelley) and Neil (Stephanie); grandchildren Taylor, Matthew, William, Carolyn, and Emma the English Setter. Steve grew up in Edina and Wayzata, MN, where he played the game he loved, Hockey. He graduated from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management with a business degree in 1968. That same year Steve was drafted into the Army and proudly served for 7 years. He attained the rank of Captain in the 101st Airborne Division. With assignments in Ft. Benning (GA), Ft. Campbell (KY), and Daegu, Korea,... Atlanta, Georgia Michael Lee Whittaker 1945 — 2023 A tribute to the life of Michael Lee Whittaker, born June 15, 1945, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and peacefully transitioned on December 1, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael's journey from Los Angeles to Boston was a symphony of passion for music and art. In Atlanta, he found solace with Busara Whatley, crafting a family rooted in love. An intrepid explorer and dedicated City of Minneapolis street construction laborer, Michael's life epitomized perseverance. Survived by cherished children Indras, Ila, Yajna, and Tunde, brother Edward II, beloved aunts Edie and Naomi, and grandchildren Laila and Fort? Sruti. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Busara, parents Delores McDonald and Edward... Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Angela M. Kissinger 1959 — 2023 Angela Marie Kissinger went to Heaven on November 17, 2023 at the age of 63. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Borchardt and her sister, Mary. She is survived by her mother- Audre, husband- Scott, children- Lorraine and Charlie, sisters- Betty and Rita, and brother- Chris. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ritchayfuneralhome.com, where a full tribute to her life is posted. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, W7031 W. ridge Rd, Neillsville, WI 54456. A Celebration of Angie's life will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11:00 am at... Altoona, Wisconsin Mary Beth Fedie 1944 — 2023 Mary Beth "Betsy" Fedie, age 79 of Altoona, formerly of Durand, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at her home in Altoona with her family by her side. Mary was born on September 21, 1944 in Durand. After high school, Mary lived and worked in St. Paul, MN for several years. Mary married Arthur H. Fedie on September 12, 1964 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima. Mary and Arthur moved their family to the Twin Cities area, mostly in Andover, MN. She attended the University of Minnesota where she received her degree in buisness. She worked at Augsburg Publishing and the University of Minnesota. Mary and Arthur were active members of St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Blaine, MN. In retirement, Mary...
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