In Memoriam – Richard Appelgren ’55 January 31, 2018 Richard A. Appelgren ’55 Richard A. Appelgren, age 80, of Minnetonka, passed away unexpectedly in El Paso, Texas, Tuesday January 9, 2018.He is preceded in death by his wife Rebecca (Olson) Appelgren, parents Lawrence and Goldie Appelgren. He is survived by daughters, Michelle (Kim) Stark, Kara (Karl) Knudson and Kirsten (Patricio Celleri) Appelgren: grandchildren, Ricardo, […]
In Memoriam ~ Ralph Torborg ’51 January 16, 2018 Ralph H. Torborg, ’51 Ralph H.Torborg of Minnetonka, MN, 84, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018. Ralph was born in Richmond, MN on June 14, 1933 to Joseph and Mary (Schlangen) Torborg. He attended St. John’s Prep, graduated from St. John’s University in 1955 and began a lifelong career in engineering. Ralph often said he […]
In Memoriam ~ Virginia E. Reichert, Mother of Tom ’77, Mark ’79, Paul ’81 & David ’83 January 9, 2018 Virginia E. Reichert Mother of Tom ’77, Mark ’79, Paul ’81 & David ’83 Virginia E. Reichert, age 89, of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2018, surrounded by the love, prayers, and comfort of her family. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 AM on Monday, January 15 at […]
In Memoriam ~ Gerald “Gary” Allen Youso ’63 January 6, 2018 Gerald “Gary” Allen Youso ’63 Gerald “Gary” Allen Youso, of Kekoskee, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, January 6th, 2018, surrounded by family and friends after having faced cancer with unparalleled grace and endurance. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. John’s Abbey Church (31802 County Road 159 Collegeville, MN, 56321) at 11 […]
In Memoriam ~ Michael Brutger ’13 January 5, 2018 Michael Brutger ’13 We are deeply saddened to say that Michael passed away peacefully at 3:00 am, Friday, January 5, 2018. After more medical complications and finding out he would need yet another surgery, Michael made the toughest decision in the world and decided to discontinue all treatment and entered hospice on Friday, December […]
In Memoriam ~ Dennis James Nolan ’66 December 29, 2017 Dennis James Nolan ’66 Dennis James Nolan, Dennis James age 69, of Friendly Fridley, passed away Dec. 29, 2017 into eternal peace after many years of illness. Preceded in death by his parents Ann and James Nolan and brother James. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Survived by loving wife Carolyn of 39 years, […]
In Memoriam ~ Deborah Ann (nee Andert) Ratté, sister of Fr. Tom Andert December 9, 2017 Deborah Ann (nee Andert) Ratté, sister of Fr. Tom Andert, former SJP Headmaster Born on May 4, 1952 Passed Away on December 9, 2017 Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard & Joan Andert. Survived by her loving husband of 36 years Tom Ratté; son Dan (Jenni) Ratté, grandchildren Samantha & Gabriel. Also survived […]
In Memoriam ~ Norman Plourde ’65 December 7, 2017 Norman Plourde ’65 Norman Plourde, 70, passed away at Our House Memory Care in Chippewa Falls, on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Norm was born on August 3, 1947, in New Richmond, WI. He graduated from St. John’s Prep School in Collegeville, MN, in 1965, and from the University of Eau Claire in 1973, with a […]
In Memoriam ~ Paul Jennissen ’61 November 27, 2017 Paul M. “Pitchfork” Jennissen, age 74 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his home in Kandota Township, Todd County, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 1 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre […]
In Memoriam ~ William Cofell, Father-in-law of Patrick Dwyer November 20, 2017 William L. Cofell, 97 St. Joseph, MN Father-in-law of Patrick Dwyer Grandfather of Emerson Cofell-Dwyer. Liam Cofell-Dwyer & Kieran Cofell-Dwyer Nov. 22, 1919 – Nov. 13, 2017 Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Abbey Church in Collegeville for William L. Cofell, age […]