Jim Mosakowski Funeral

Friday, September 8, 2023 | 10:30 AM

Jim was called to his eternal rest on August 27, 2023, passing on peacefully while surrounded by family. He was born in Buffalo, NY, and cherished the experience of growing up on a small farm in the area. His inquisitive nature and desire to excel led to degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering. It was during his studies in New York City that he met his wife of 57 years, Karen. They and their sons, Phil and Jason, enjoyed living in various U.S. cities during Jim’s career with the Hewlett-Packard Co. While he deeply enjoyed being a part of a great company, that was dwarfed by the pride he had in his sons and their families.

Following retirement, Jim and Karen spent about a decade in Flat Rock, NC. They marveled at the beauty of the surrounding mountains and the vitality of small-town life. After a period of time living outside Boulder, CO, they settled in the Twin Cities, where they enjoyed the variety of seasons and activities in the community.

Jim may have retired from industry, but he never slowed down. He devoted time to tutoring elementary and high school students, serving on the board of the homeowners’ association, volunteering at the Boys and Girl Clubs of America and local food banks, and filling numerous roles at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, MN. In his spare time, he could be seen on one of his bicycles or working in the yard.

Jim is survived by his wife, Karen, and their sons, Phil and Jason, and their families living in CO and MN. His sister Chris lives in upstate NY.

Visitation to be held at 9:30 AM on Friday, September 8, 2023, and the funeral will be at 10:30 AM.

Ken Nyberg Funeral

Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 10:30 AM

Kenneth M. Nyberg, age 74, of Eden Prairie, passed away on August 22, 2023. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Mary; sons, Mark and Joe; siblings, Cindy (Phil) Nolte, Sharon (Tony) Zagaros, John (Hyon) Nyberg; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth V. and Lucretia Nyberg.

A memorial Mass is planned for September 14, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, MN. Visitation at 9:30 AM.

In Loving Memory of Ken: A Tribute to a Life Well-Lived

Ken was born in the heart of Wisconsin. At the tender age of 10, he embarked on a new chapter as his family settled in the community of Bloomington, Minnesota, where his curiosity began to flourish.

From an early age, Ken displayed an extraordinary interest for electronics and machinery that would shape the course of his life. With a voracious appetite for learning, he dove headfirst into the world of gears and circuits, often spending countless hours tinkering and experimenting.

As the years passed, Ken's devotion to his talent and enthusiasm caught the attention of those around him as a go-to person for any mechanical challenge, big or small. His kindness and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need defined his character.

Ken's path took a detour from his secondary education when he answered the call of duty, by enlisting in the Army. His time in the service illustrated courage and leadership skills earning the respect of his fellow soldiers.

Upon returning from his military service, he met and married his loving wife of 50 plus years. Ken and Mary raised 2 boys to be confident and well adjusted men. Ken was very proud of what his boys had become.

Not only were Ken's contributions technical but also encouraged others to explore their own ambitions.

His journey may have come to an end, but his life story reminds us that our potential knows no bounds when fueled by passion.

As we bid farewell to his soul, let us remember Ken for the ingenuity, kindness, and the spirit that defined him. In this life well-lived, Ken leaves a lasting impact on the hearts of those he touched.

James (Jim) Knopick Funeral

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM

James Leo “Jim” Knopick, 80, of Elkhart, IN passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. Jim was born on September 5, 1942 in Winona, MN to Leo and Angeline Knopick. Jim married Kathleen “Kassie” Mulheran at Christ the King Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN on August 19, 1967.

After honorably serving his country in the United States Navy, Jim used the GI Bill to earn his degree from Winona State in 1969. He then began his career in the food industry where he developed many new products. His career’s journey took him and his family from Minnesota to Pennsylvania to Indiana. He enjoyed fishing, shooting, and being a Boy Scout leader, as well as traveling the world with his dear Kassie. They are members at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He loved to spend time with his friends and family, especially with his grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kassie Knopick of Elkhart, IN their children Alexander “Alex” (Patricia “Patty”) Knopick of Edina, MN, Kathleen “Kate” (Ryan) Coates of Elkhart, IN, Andrew (Kate) Knopick of Edina, MN, Megan Knopick of Minnetonka, MN, and James Joseph Knopick of Elkhart, IN; grandchildren Will, Katie, Molly, and Bridget Knopick, Emma, Sam, Celia, Jack, and Leo Coates, Mary, Louie, and Johnny Knopick; his sister Julie (Tom) Wildenborg of Madison, WI, and his brothers, twins Robert “Bob” Knopick of Miller Beach, IN, William “Bill” (Dale) Knopick of Dallas, TX, Paul Knopick of Madison, WI, and Perry (Marte) Knopick of Fountain City, WI. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Angeline Knopick, and his son Benjamin James Knopick.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1331 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46514 where visitation will be one hour before Mass at the church. Fr. Logan Parrish will officiate. An additional Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, MN, with visitation at 11:00 AM. Burial will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.

Mary Herberger Larsen Funeral

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Chapel

Larsen, Mary Herberger, age 87 of Edina, died on August 12, 2023. Mary was known for her family- and food-filled Sunday dinners, her thoughtful, hand-crafted gifts, and her love of all holidays. She graduated from West High School in 1953 and from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Russian Studies in 1957. While attending the U, she met Ronald Larsen on a blind date; they have been married 65 years. Mary is survived by her devoted husband, Ron; three daughters, Mary (Kirk) Hodgdon, Anne Larsen, and Jane (Jeff) Mueller; as well as nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Private Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace, Edina.

William Remole Funeral

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | 10:30 AM

Dr. William D. Remole, MD, FACP

March 16, 1922 – July 17, 2023

PROMINENT CARDIOLOGIST LED LIFE WITH HIS HEART

“Well done, good and faithful servant…Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”

Dr. William D. Remole (101) passed away peacefully in his Bloomington home on July 17, 2023, surrounded in love by his children. He was preceded in death by parents Dorothy and Norman, and his beloved wife of 65 years, Patricia Cullen Remole. He is survived by his children Mary Remole, Michelle (Tim) Regan, Patricia (Ross) Tomita, Stephen (Katie) Remole and Margaret (Daniel) Lively; 7 grandchildren, and 4 great-grands.

As a father, Dad always had time for his children, promptly putting down the task at hand to listen, soothe, solve, and support the needs of his family.

As a husband, Bill took beautiful care of his wife Patty, who suffered from multiple sclerosis almost their entire marriage. His diligent and loving care enabled her to live in their home until she was called home by God at age 90.

As a physician, Dr. Remole cared deeply for his patients and their problems. His compassion and insight helped thousands over his five-decade career span, and that loving concern for others never let up until literally, his last breath.

He heartily embraced the future and always said he wanted to live until he died. Well past his 101st birthday, he was still updating his book on the computer, texting and reading email from friends and family on his iPhone, and charging his Apple Watch, predicting its short charge time was going to be a problem for Apple unless they fixed it!

A lifelong Minneapolitan, Dr. Remole graduated from West High School, then enrolled in the University of Minnesota, where he received his BA, BS, and MD degrees. While still in college, he, like so many others of the Greatest Generation, responded to the attack on Pearl Harbor by immediately enlisting in the military, hoping to help his country by becoming a “flyboy.” The US Military, however, had different plans for him. He was fast-tracked through medical school, and after completing the requisite internships and residency training at Milwaukee County Hospital and Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, he was finally in the US Army. Upon completion of the Basic Medical Officer’s course, he was assigned to the US Army’s Gorgas Hospital in Panama. While caring for military personnel at Gorgas was his primary responsibility, he also traveled into the jungle to give care to indigenous patients, who often suffered from tropical infectious diseases.

After his military service, he completed specialty training in internal medicine, going on to mentor many young doctors through his appointment at the University of Minnesota’s Family Practice and Community Medicine program. With further training, this time in cardiology, he became a leader in hospital practice, starting Minnesota’s first coronary care unit (CCU) dedicated to the care of cardiac patients, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Minneapolis. He worked closely with S. Mary Madonna Ashton, CSJ, then president and CEO of the hospital, and first female state health commissioner, to make this CCU a reality.

This innovative idea was to provide continuous heart rhythm monitoring during a heart attack, allowing a specialized team to respond immediately to potentially lethal heart rhythm problems. He hired a bright young engineer named Earl Bakken to help him with the complex electronics needed to provide continuous monitoring of heart rhythm and vital signs. Earl later went on to form Medtronic, and ironically, Dr. Remole lived with Medtronic pacemakers the last thirty years of his life.

Not content with advancing the acute care of heart attack victims, his vision, research, and leadership helped change forever the way cardiac patients recovered after their hospital stay in what became known as cardiac rehab centers. He was dismayed by a patient who died of a blood clot to the lung while getting dressed to leave the hospital after a heart attack. The embolism was brought on by what was then the standard of care – prolonged bed rest. His push to get patients up and active while supervised by skilled therapists soon after their heart attack was initially viewed with skepticism by many in the field. However, his clinical research collaborations and contributions to acute and rehab care of the heart attack patient helped create the bedrock of today’s heart healthcare. He maintained a very busy private practice in Cardiology until his retirement in 1987.

During his retirement years, he continued to lead with his heart and therefore those years were just as full and rewarding. Two of Dr. Remole’s favorite post-retirement collaborations were his years chairing the board of the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Association (MVNA), helping them regain their prominence in public health in the Twin Cities, and his very successful work pioneering the delivery of flu shots at local grocery stores with the help of Larry Anderson, then-CEO of SuperValu Foods. He always had the utmost respect for the skills and professionalism of the nurses with whom he worked, especially in these important outreach programs.

Dr. Remole witnessed many historical events in his 101 years. He enjoyed looking back on those years and wanted to document for his family how history had affected his life as an inspiration to them. That research and writing occupied much of his retirement and resulted in a colorful autobiography. He described the settling of his ancestors in America, growing up in the Great Depression, living through World War II, then the postwar boom and all the medical advancements. His children considered him a living history book of 20th century America, as his life-long interest in current events gave him the ability to put those times and events in context with each other. Once again, leading with his heart by writing this book, his family has an even deeper appreciation for their ancestors and how they overcame adversity in their immigration to our country.

Dr. Remole remained vibrant until the end. He will forever be an inspiration to those who knew him and whose lives he touched. Rest in love and peace, dearest father, physician, and friend to so many.

The family wish to express their profound gratitude to Josie Sprick for the past eleven years of her devoted care for Dr. and Mrs. Remole as well as to the beloved Poor Clare sisters, now residing in Rochester, MN for their efficacious prayers throughout a beautiful relationship spanning some 70 years.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday August 8, 2023 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace, 5071 Eden Avenue. Visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Dr. Remole’s most ardent wish was that a cure for multiple sclerosis be found in his lifetime. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to the MS Society to help find that cure.