Jeanne Koller Funeral

Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 11 AM

Jeanne Reince Koller, age 94 of Eagan, formerly of Minnetonka and Nisswa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Survived by children Dr. Mark (Therese), Deephaven, Dr. Patrick (Dr. Tammy Chiesa), Eagan, Dr. Brian (Nancy), Apple Valley, Dr. John, Kodiak, AK, Dr. Amy (Dr. John) Veale, Boston, MA, and Pamela (Marshall) Erickson, Eagan; daughter-in-law Kristin Reno Koller, Atchison, KS; grandchildren Kristin (Joseph) Lund, Sarah (Ryan) Schuh, Dr. Michael (Dr. Caitlin), Dr. Elizabeth, Dr. Emily (Cole Boughner), Lauren, Dr. Sara (Shea) Dunbar, Andrew (Andria Mattlin), Dr. Steven (fiancée Debra Nguyen), Noah, Gianna Jeannellynn, Cole, John Veale, Jr. (fiancée Elyssa Carlson), Kathleen (Mark) Duffin, Dr. Matthew Veale, Nicholas Veale, Eva Erickson, and Jenna Erickson; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Joan Koller, Albuquerque, NM, and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Dr. Robert (Bob) L. Koller; parents Fred and Mary (Looze) Reince; siblings Mary Frances (Howard) Kaye, Monica (Dr. John) LeFevre, James (Helen Christian) Reince; parents-in-law Dr. Louis and Esther (Bauman) Koller; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Donna Marie Koller; John Koller, and Joan (Floyd) Kongsvik.

Born in Green Bay, WI, on August 21, 1931, Jeanne attended Cathedral Grade School, St. Joseph’s Academy and Green Bay East High School, graduating in 1949. Jeanne was always passionate about music and a gifted musician, her talents stemming from growing up in a musical family led by her father, Fred, in the Reince Family Orchestra. She went on to study Elementary Education, Music, and French, graduating from the College of St. Theresa, Winona, MN, in 1953. She taught second grade in Winona Public Schools. During this time, Jeanne was crowned Miss Snowflake in the Winona Winter Carnival and eventually Miss Minnesota in 1954, winning the Most Talented award by singing Faust’s “The Jewel Song.” She competed in the Miss America Pageant in 1955. She married Bob in 1955, and they moved to Minneapolis to start their family.

Jeanne continued her music career singing with the Plymouth Congregational Church Choir conducted by Philip Brunelle and the Twin Cities Catholic Chorale, was active in producing musicals and singing in the choir at Most Holy Trinity Church & School. She was fiercely proud of her Belgian heritage, love of Green Bay, and her Reince family cottage in Dykesville. Jeanne’s other favorite activities and interests included downhill skiing, biking the Paul Bunyan Trail with Bob, traveling, genealogy research, quilting, crocheting, knitting, gardening, and Green Bay Packer football. Jeanne is fondly remembered for her bright smile, easy-going personality, and creating an atmosphere of making others feel special. Above all, as a devout Catholic, Jeanne’s faith guided her life, passions, and love of family.

The Koller family thanks The Commons on Marice staff, Bluestone Physician Services, and Minnesota Hospice with gratitude for their loving and compassionate care.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM Friday, November 20 at Gearty-Delmore Park Funeral Chapel, 3960 Wooddale Ave S., St. Louis Park. There will also be a Visitation at 10 AM prior to the Mass of Christian burial. Luncheon after Mass at Interlachen Country Club, Edina, followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in memory of Jeanne Koller and in support of her grandson John Veale Jr to the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute or to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion.

Dorenne Just Funeral

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 11 AM

Mary Kay Underwood Funeral

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 11 AM

Mary Catherine (Mulvehill) Underwood, known as Mary Kay to her friends and family, was born in Minneapolis on April 19, 1944, to Robert F. Mulvehill and Catherine “Kay” Mulvehill.

Mary Kay’s Catholic education included Most Holy Trinity, Our Lady of Grace and the Convent of the Visitation School. She attended St. Catherine University, where she pursued a degree in Education. Later in life, she returned to school and earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of St. Thomas.

Mary Kay met Thomas “Tom” Underwood in 1962 through a mutual friend. Their relationship blossomed when Mary Kay accompanied Tom to his Senior Ball at the University of Notre Dame and continued when he returned to Minnesota for law school. They married in 1968 and started their family two years later.

In 1966, Mary Kay began a 30-year teaching career with Minneapolis Public Schools, ultimately retiring from Southwest High School. She was passionate about making a difference in each student’s learning journey and tailored her approach to help students learn, grow and succeed.

Giving back was another defining theme of Mary Kay’s life. Her passion for volunteerism began with the Junior League of Minneapolis, where she developed leadership skills and formed many lifelong friendships. Alongside a close-knit group of Junior League friends, she devoted her time, talent and treasure to Children’s Cancer Research Fund, including co-chairing its signature benefit and serving on its Board of Directors.

Mary Kay was equally devoted to Our Lady of Grace, where she was instrumental in the design and construction of the church, commons and surrounding gathering spaces. After her oldest daughter’s wedding, she created and led the parish’s wedding coordinator program.

Despite her career and extensive volunteer commitments, Mary Kay’s first priority was always her family. She rarely missed a sporting event, concert or activity, somehow managed to put a hot, home-cooked meal on the table, and was always available to help with homework, offer advice or simply listen.

Mary Kay and Tom enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage filled with family, friendships and travel. They played tennis in their younger years and golf later in life and enthusiastically cheered for the Minnesota Vikings and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Nothing, however, compared with being grandparents. Fondly known as “Nana” and “Nana Me,” Mary Kay delighted in being her grandchildren’s biggest super fan, spoiling them whenever possible and celebrating holidays and special occasions together.

Mary Kay is survived by her husband, Thomas F. Underwood; brother, John Mulvehill (Steve Land); children, Bridget (Doug Baird), Anne (Bryan Krayer) and Michael (Hilary) Underwood; and grandchildren, Sean and Ryan Baird, Andrew, Meghan and Maeve Krayer, and Christian and Evelyn Underwood.

Visitation will 10 AM, prior to the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. A luncheon will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Children’s Cancer Research Fund.

G.T. Mork Funeral

Friday, September 25, 2026 | 11 AM

G.T. Mork, (age 83), of Eden Prairie, MN, died on September 7, 2026. He was born on June 20, 1943, to Harlan and Mable “Chickie” (Murray) Mork in Minneapolis. G.T. was raised in Golden Valley before moving to Sarasota, Florida where he was a member of the first graduating class at Cardinal Mooney High School. G.T. attended Fordham University in New York City, graduating in 1967 with a degree in Economics.

In 1964 he married Jerry Ellen Gerow (now Jerry Ellen Palmer) and together they welcomed four children; Darran, Kristin, Harlan, and Holbrook.

He began his career as a stockbroker with Kidder Peabody in New York. In 1969, the family relocated to Minneapolis, where he embarked on a long and successful career in real estate, first as an independent developer, and later as a commercial broker with Towle Real Estate.

In 1979, G.T. began a journey of recovery. He was forever grateful for the spiritual gifts he received, for the fellowship of his peers, and for the positive impact it had on his life. G.T. would go on to dedicate many years to helping others navigate the journey of sobriety.

In his spare time, he sailed with his family in the Apostle Islands, later racing with friends both on Lake Superior and at Wayzata Yacht Club on Lake Minnetonka. As a runner, he completed more than twenty marathons. Highlights included competing in the 100th Boston Marathon and finishing Grandma’s Marathon alongside three of his four children. He also indulged a lifelong love of motorcycles, competing in motocross rallies into his seventies, and touring Europe, China, and South America with his riding friends. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who loved being with family, sharing laughs, and building joyful memories together.

GT is survived by his children Darran (Mick) Spence, Harlan (Jessica) Mork, and Holbrook Mork; grandchildren Sophia Spence, Russell Spence, Griffin Spence, Rose Basile, Rocco Basile and Alex Mork; siblings Joyce Butler, Marilee Senior, Deb Fritz and Theresa DeGarmo; and special friend Terry Jacobsen. He was preceded in death by his parents Harlan and Mable “Chickie” Mork, siblings Dempsey Mork and Steve Mork, and daughter Kristin Mork.

Visitation will begin at 10 AM prior to the Funeral Mass, and a luncheon will immediately follow. Interment after the luncheon at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights.

Memorials or donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of his daughter Kristin.

Rita Welch Funeral

Friday, September 18, 2026 | 11 AM

Passed away peacefully Sept 9, 2026 surrounded by her children. Born March 26, 1934 Comfrey MN to parents Vincent John and Margaret Schumacher (Fromm). Preceded in death by her parents and husband Jerry. Survived by her children Peggy (Craig Dominise) and Sean (Sue), siblings Mary Ann, Colette, Barb, Johnny and Bob, and many nieces and nephews.

Rita grew up on the farm in Comfrey, MN the second oldest of six siblings. After High School she went to Mankato State College and received her teaching diploma and Elementary Education B.S. -first teaching in Sleepy-Eye MN and then with the Foreign Teaching Service teaching military children in LaRochelle and Eitan France, and Heidelberg. She took the opportunity to travel while overseas going all around Europe plus the Holy Land, Egypt, Africa, Istanbul. She came back to the states, teaching one more year in Sleepy-Eye before taking a teaching position with St. Louis Park in 1964.

She married Gerald "Jerry" Welch in 1968 and had two children Margaret "Peggy" and Sean. She continued to teach and raise her family in St Louis Park. She became very close with Jerry's mother Rose and the entire extended family. Family was always very important to her and she enjoyed attending all family gatherings for both the Schumacher's and Welch's.

After Jerry died in 1991, she saw an add offering to work while seeing the Super Bowl and thought that sounded interesting so she signed up. This started a long second career of ushering at for the Twins, Vikings, Gopher Football and Basketball as well as the State and Orpheum theaters. Her favorite was the Twins where she became a long time usher in the press box where she worked through 2021.

She retired as a teacher in 1994 and kept very busy. She traveled and took classes through Osher Lifeflong Learning Institute, Road Scholars as well as traveling with family. Trips included China, Japan, Australia, Machu Picchu, Costa Rica to name a few. For many years she attended the Nobel Conference. She also played tennis.

She loved Minnesota sports, and grew up listening to Gopher Football on the radio doing her chores on the farm. In 1962 while teaching overseas, she thought about coming back for the Rose Bowl - but decided to stay and attend the next one. She was big fan of the Twins, Vikings and Gopher Football and Basketball. She had Gopher Basketball season tickets for years and attended many bowl games. 

She was a devout Catholic attending Most Holy Trinity Church and then Our Lady of Grace. She was very active with devotions, widows group and Serra Club.

She supported numerous organizations and donated generously to many charities. She enjoyed the arts, theater, arboretum and MN Orchestra. She was a member of the St Louis Park Women's club. 

She was loved by all.

Visitation is one hour prior the Funeral Mass at OLG and on Thursday, September 17, 5-7 pm at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel in St Louis Park. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice that reflects her spirit of giving.

Jeff Sweetser Funeral

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 11 AM

Jeffrey Patrick Sweetser, 71, of Shorewood, Minnesota, passed away peacefully from cancer in his home surrounded by family on August 8, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Amy Sweetser, and his brother, Paul Sweetser. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janet; his children, Kelly (Hersel), Heather (Abdullah), and Jeffrey (Carrie); his grandchildren, Saif, Siena, Zain, and Miles; his siblings, Ted (Jane), Amy (Jim, d.), Mary (Parker, d.), Phil (Mary Ellen), Christine (Steve), Sara (Ken), and Jennifer; and his many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his extended family and the many friends whose lives he touched. His family thanks Dr. Blazar, the nursing staff, and the hospice team at Park Nicollet for their excellent care. 

Jeff was born and raised in the Twin Cities. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas and used his love of details in his work as a CPA. He thoroughly enjoyed sports, especially Minnesota Gopher basketball and football, and was an enthusiastic coach for his son’s sports teams. Jeff lived to play golf, and when cancer finally prevented him from making a tee time, he died as quickly as humanly possible. 

However, his greatest joy in life was his family and friends. He was happiest when enjoying a card or board game, a laugh, a story, or a grand meal while gathering around the table together. Jeff will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, his enjoyment of books, his love of games, and the quiet way he made everyone around him feel important. His greatest legacy is the family, friendships, and memories he leaves behind.

He is deeply loved and missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Visitation will be at 10 AM and a celebration of Jeff’s life will follow at 12:30 PM at Oak Ridge Country Club, 700 Oak Ridge Road, Hopkins, Minnesota.

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