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Category: Obituaries

In Memoriam~Thomas M. Atkins ’68

Thomas M. Atkins ’68January 28, 1950 – November 8, 2024Saint John’s Preparatory Regent and Board Chair Thomas Michael Atkins, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 8, 2024. Tom is preceded in death by parents Bob and Betty Atkins, sister Nancy Doerfler, and in- laws Gordon and Bernie Spooner. He is survived by […]

In Memoriam~ John J. Twohy ’68

John J. Twohy ’68 December 5, 1950 — October 8, 2024 Age 73, of Lake Elmo, passed away on October 8, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, John and Rosemary; and sister, Reenie. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Christine; son, Edward; daughter, Margaret; grandchild, Tav; sisters, Eileen, Kathy, Maggie; brothers, Mike, Joe, Jim, and […]

In Memoriam ~ Michael John Ives

Michael John IvesFather to Michelle Ives Carlson ’86Former Board of Regents Member Michael J. Ives, age 80, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home on Pokegama Lake. He was born to Roy and Mary E. Ives on March 7, 1944, in Albert Lea, MN while his father was serving […]

In Memoriam~ Josephine Ann “Jo” Brummer

Josephine Ann “Jo” BrummerMother of James Brummer, Jr. ’74, William Brummer ’77, Henry Brummer ’79, and Daniel Brummer ’84 Josephine Ann Brummer (Moix), affectionately known as Jo, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, in St. Joseph, Minnesota at the age of 92. Born on March 6, 1932, in Conway, Arkansas, Jo lived a life marked by […]

In Memoriam ~ Edmond “Ed” Hunstiger

Edmond “Ed” HunstigerFather of Edmond Hunstiger, Jr. ’82 and Joan Hunstiger ’84 Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, at St. Wendelin Church, Luxemburg, MN for Edmond (Ed) Hunstiger, age 90, who died at home peacefully, surrounded by family. There will be a private family inurnment. The visitation will […]

In Memoriam ~ Francis “Frank” Crain ’68

Francis “Frank” Crain ’68 Francis “Frank” Crain, 74, Proctor, Minnesota, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Diamond Willow Assisted Living. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Duluth, Minnesota. Private interment will follow. Arrangements […]

In Memoriam ~ Dr. James G. Hood ’70

Dr. James G. Hood ’70 Dr. James G. Hood, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, in his Spokane Valley home in the presence of his wife Karen and several of his children. He was born on November 27, 1951, in Estherville, Iowa, to Hazel and Jerry Hood. He was one of 11 […]

In Memoriam ~ LaVerne Diethelm

LaVerne DiethelmGrandmother of Lizzie and Joey Diethelm ’25 LaVerne Barbara Diethelm (nee Logelin), formerly of Watertown, MN, passed away on August 10, 2024, at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, at the age of 94. Preceded in death by husband (Joe Sr.), parents George L. “Tip” and Anne Logelin, brother-in-law Robert Klick, and all of Joe’s siblings.  […]

In Memoriam ~ Hon. Robert A. “Jim” Randall, Jr. ’58

Hon. Robert A. “Jim” Randall, Jr. ’58Father of Tony Randall ’84 It is with deep sadness that the family of Hon. Robert A. (Jim) Randall Jr., age 83, announces his unexpected passing in Lindstrom, Minnesota, on Friday, August 9, 2024. Randall was born in Little Falls, Minnesota on August 31, 1940. He attended Saint John’s […]

In Memoriam – Norbert Raymond James Berg ’49

Norbert Raymond James Berg ’49 Brother to Thomas Berg ’53†, Marvin Berg ’55, and David Berg ’59 Norbert Raymond James Berg, age 92, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor was born in Edgar, Wisconsin on January 18, 1932. In his own words, Norb was the “champion of lost causes, dumb animals, and females […]