Funeral

Cathleen Giertsen Funeral

Giertsen, Cathleen "Cathy" Cox 79, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Naples, Florida. Born on December 18, 1945, in Washington D.C., Cathy grew up in a loving home as the daughter of Emery Cox Jr. and Barbara Hebner Cox. When Cathy was twelve years old, her family moved to Edina, Minnesota, a place she would call home for the majority of her life.

Cathy attended Edina High School (EHS) where she met her husband and lifelong best friend, Rick Giertsen. She graduated from EHS in 1964 and went on to attend the University of Minnesota, where she also modeled for Dayton's and appeared in "Glamour" magazine. Cathy shared a beautiful marriage with her husband, Rick, of 58 years. Together they raised three boys and loved spending time as a family; Cathy was always happiest when they were all together. Cathy led an active lifestyle, playing tennis in her 30's and 40's, but then taking to golf in her later years which became her true love.

Cathy was a proud member of The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Grey Oaks in Naples, Florida - communities where she formed lasting friendships and enjoyed many hours on the golf course. Cathy also kept active with long walks and adventurous travel. Cathy especially cherished the times traveling with her husband and family and had many great trips to Vail, Colorado and Naples, Florida. In the late 90's,

Cathy and Rick retired to Naples where they found joy in the sunshine and long walks together in the warmer weather. Cathy is survived by her husband, Rick; their three sons: Rick Jr. (Jennifer), Kevin (Dana), and Andrew (Laura); and seven cherished grandchildren: Stephanie (Jack McBride), Macauley, Brady, Peter, Richard III, Molly, and Dylan. Cathy also leaves behind her brother, Emery (Nancy) Cox and her sisters, Mary B. (Vince) Furst, Brigid (Dan) Moore, and Dierdre (Steve) Baker. She was predeceased by her parents but carried their memory with her throughout her life. May Cathy rest in peace and be remembered for her full and graceful life marked by her dedication to family and friends, and may her memory bring comfort to all who knew her.

The funeral will be private with a celebration of Cathy's life to be held on Thursday, June 12, 4:00-6:00 PM at The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Family and friends will gather to honor Cathy's memory and the legacy she leaves behind. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Virginia 'Ginny' Frey Funeral

Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 10:30 AM

Virginia "Ginny" Frey (nee Bros formerly Ginny Mach) passed away March 22, 2025 just shy of her 99th birthday. Born in Minneapolis, on May 28, 1926 to Ernest and Virginia Bros.

Mom was elegant, adventurous, thoughtful, generous and resilient, irreplaceable and greatly missed already. She took on many challenges throughout her life and handled them with grace-filled tenacity.

Preceded in death by parents Ernest and Virginia Bros, brother Bill, husband Bob Mach, partner Tom Hastings, husband George Frey, sons Ernest and Frank Mach, and son-in-law Todd Anderson.
Survived by her children, Ginger (Doug) Ward, Suzanne Nussle, MaryLou Anderson, Bob (Mary) Mach, Kathy (Mike) Johnson, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also survived by George Frey's children, Paul (Danette), Tom, Jim (Julie), Anne (Scott) Cairncross, Cece, Richard, and Mary (Maureen), 9 step-grandchildren and 5 step-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 9:30 AM prior to Mass of Christian Burial. Private interment at Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Animal Humane Society.

Antoine (Tony) Popperaars Funeral

Friday, May 23, 2025 | 10:30 AM

Antoine "Tony" Poppelaars, 95, of Boerne, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024. Born in the Netherlands, Tony studied Architectural Engineering in Tilburg, Holland. It was during a celebration of his graduation that he met the love of his life, Simone. Their love story began with their marriage in 1953 when they moved to Toronto Canada.  Together, they immigrated to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1956, where Tony began his career with General Mills before starting his own custom home building business.

Tony loved family, fishing, woodworking, and sharing stories around the kitchen table.  He was a devoted family man, deeply proud of his wife, children, and grandchildren. As a devout Catholic, his faith was central to his life, and he was a constant source of love and strength for his family and friends. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Simone, in heaven.

Tony is survived by his daughters: Linda Poppelaars (Bruce Fein) TN, Cathy Mitchell (Stephen) TX, and son Dan Poppelaars(Carrie) WA; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his sister, Anne Waegemakers, in Toronto, Canada. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to CurePSP.

““This is my Commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that a may lay down his life for his friends.” ”
— John 15:12-13, 17.

Ann Ragozzino Funeral

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM

With hearts full of love, sorrow, and deep gratitude, we share the peaceful passing of Ann Ragozzino on April 17, 2025—just five days shy of her 98th birthday. Ann lived a long, joyful, and deeply meaningful life, grounded in her unwavering Catholic faith, devoted to her family, and marked by grace, humility, and quiet strength.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Ann’s love for family, community, and the church was nurtured from an early age. She embraced the values of compassion, service, and faith passed down through her heritage and spiritual upbringing. Her Catholic faith remained her compass and comfort throughout her life.

Ann was married for 64 loving years to her beloved deceased husband, Tony. She is survived by her children Mark (Karen), Mary Jo (Brad Beisel), Paul (Linda Henneman), Lisa (Mark Hadley), and Will (Luciane Maia); her grandchildren Brad (Catherine), Lia (Jen), Nika Hadley (Max Shaulis), and Mario Hadley (Julia Hadley); and her great-grandchildren Daniel, Braylee, and Reagan Ragozzino, and Haven Hadley. Her family was her greatest joy, and her legacy of love lives on in each of them.

Faith was the cornerstone of Ann’s life—something she lived every day. Her kindness to others, generosity toward those in need, and steadfast devotion to her family and community were quiet but powerful reflections of her faith. She was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, Minnesota, and found joy and fellowship through the Genesis and Saint Francis Guilds.

Ann’s home was a sanctuary—filled with warmth, conversation, laughter, tradition, and the aromas of home-cooked meals. She taught generations how to live with grace: how to plant a garden, feed the birds, care for the earth, and most importantly, how to love selflessly and unconditionally.

She will be missed more than words can express, but we find comfort in knowing she is now at peace in the presence of our Lord, joyfully reunited with those who went before her.

Visitation one hour prior to the Mass of Christian burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s memory to Catholic Medical Mission Board or League of Women Voters.

David Gengler Funeral

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 10:30 AM

Dave Gengler, 83, passed away on February 6, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, great-uncle and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dave was born on May 17, 1941 to Jeanette and Arnold Gengler in Plainview, MN where he spent his childhood on the family farm.

After graduating from Plainview High School he went on to serve in the Army with the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. After his discharge, he attended Rochester Junior Community College and then finished his Bachelor's of Science in Business at Mankato State University. After graduating, he began a 31 year career with IDS Financial Services/Ameriprise in downtown Minneapolis. Throughout his career, he was proud of his attention to detail, problem solving and persistence for customers, and a contagious sense of humor on the job.

But more than anything, Dave was a loving father and husband. He enjoyed cheering on his kids and grandkids whatever they were doing from sports to academics to career moves - he was a proud father and grandfather and would tell anyone who would listen about them. He was always there to offer a pearl of wisdom, teach them something new, or just encourage them on their next endeavor whatever that might be.

In his free time, Dave enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fixing things around his house, and quietly helping neighbors, friends and community members. He was an outgoing guy who loved chatting with whoever was around, often with a story or a joke to make them laugh. He was a man of many facial expressions to punctuate a joke that was just over the line - he loved to get a reaction and get people laughing.

Dave is survived by his wife, Jan, his children, Ben Gengler (Deanna) and Katrina Mezera (Rob), and his 6 grandchildren Sophia, Isaiah, Lillianne, Walter, Jackson, and Natalie, his sisters Rita Gengler and Lyn Mussaleum (Bob) and brother John Gengler (Rita), and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Arnold and Jeanette Gengler, his siblings Earl, Richard, James, Paul, Gerald, and Jerome Gengler and Virgina Lee.

A visitation will be the hour prior funeral service. A visitation will also be held on April 9th from 4 - 7 PM at Washburn-Mcreavy Funeral Chapel in Edina, Minnesota. Internment Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 AM at St. Joachim Cemetery in Plainview, MN.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to VEAP Food Shelf in Bloomington, MN.

Jim Seidel Funeral

Friday, April 4, 2025 | 11:00 AM

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, golf partner, basketball teammate, and friend, James A. Seidel (“Jim Senior”) of Edina, MN. Jim was born December 8, 1932 and peacefully entered eternal life March 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Lucia; parents Richard and Miriam; and 11 siblings. He is survived by his biggest fan and son, Jim (Annie); treasured granddaughters Maggie and Molly, sister, Katy (David) Mechtenberg, and numerous cherished nieces and nephews.

Jim was a devoted husband, an exceptional father and friend to his son Jim, wonderful father-in-law, and deeply dedicated grandfather. Jim was born in Chicago, lived in several cities as a child before the Seidel family moved to St. Paul when Jim was in 5th grade, and made one more move to Minneapolis while he was in high school. Jim graduated from St. Luke’s grade school in St. Paul in 1946, St. Thomas Academy in 1950, and St. Thomas College in 1954. Jim and Lucia Louise Carlin were married in 1958, lived in Minneapolis, and then moved to Edina in 1970. Jim began his career at U.S. Bank (then First Bank), and served two years in the U.S. Army. In 1963, Jim joined Great West Life insurance company where he worked for the rest of his career. Many recall Jim as an All-State basketball player on two St. Thomas Academy State Catholic Championship teams, and as the six-time Men’s Club Champion golfer at his cherished Minikahda Club. Jim was an avid reader, close follower of Minnesota high school, college, and professional sports, and current events. Jim’s life was marked by steadfast faith in God, love for the Catholic Church and the sacraments, a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother as a daily devotee of the Rosary for most of his life, and as a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Jim’s warm smile, deep gratitude for the many blessings in his life, internal strength, and the joy and love he had for family and lifelong friends will be appreciated forever. Jim was content throughout his entire life, including when he passed at The Glenn in Hopkins in his recliner, not long after attending daily Mass, concluding a life well lived, and a race exceedingly well run.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Thomas Academy or the OLG Father Cassidy Scholarship Endowment.

Visitation one hour prior to Mass of Christian Burial. Rosary at 9:45 AM Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.

Noel Rahn Funeral

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Visitation at 10:00 AM

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Noel P. Rahn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on February 14, 1939, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to Peter and Helen Rahn, Noel lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and love.

Noel was a devoted and loving husband to Angelina Rahn for 57 years. Together, they built a beautiful family, which Noel cherished deeply. He is survived by their four children: Angelina (Brian), with children Jack, Nick, and Gabby Lawton; Noel (Sara), with children Noel II, Sophia, and Eva Rahn; Mark (Rachel), with children Alijandra and Mark Rahn; and Adriana (Jamiel), with children Isabella, Valentina, Andrew, and Daniella Akhtar. Noel also leaves behind his sister JoAnn (Tom) Becker and brother Scott (Robin) Rahn. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Angelina Rahn, his parents, Peter and Helen Rahn, his brother, Dr. Dennis Rahn, and his sister, Jannath Dwight.

Noel was a visionary businessman and a passionate advocate for economic development. As Chairman of The Rahn Group and Founder & Chairman of the Board of Geronimo Energy, he brought invaluable expertise to the venture capital and renewable energy industries. One of his greatest achievements was his visionary role in developing a wind farm on his family's land in 2003, recognizing the potential of alternative energy to revitalize rural America. This led to the founding of Geronimo Energy in 2005. Prior to his work with The Rahn Group and Geronimo Energy, Noel served as Chairman and CEO of Investment Advisers, Inc. (IAI). Noel Rahn attended the University of Minnesota, where he played varsity basketball, before transferring to the University of Southern California (USC), where he proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
Noel's roots were firmly planted in his Christian faith and the rural life he loved. He grew up farming in southwest Minnesota and continued to farm up until his passing. Noel was a man of deep Christian faith and had a strong relationship with God. He made sure to instill those values in his children, every weekend, without fail, Noel took his kids to church, fostering a strong foundation of faith. His unwavering commitment to his Christianity, his agricultural roots and his business ventures reflected his dedication to his family, community, and country.
Known for his inquisitive nature and deep care for those around him, Noel had a remarkable ability to connect with people. His genuine interest in others, always asking thoughtful questions and his willingness to listen and offer support made him a true friend to all. Whether hosting Sunday pool days, family dinners, or just sharing time with loved ones, Noel loved entertaining at his home. He cherished family time.

Noel's generosity, loyalty, and belief in the power of perseverance left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. His legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to family and friends will be deeply missed.

A visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Noel's honor to the Mountain Lake Future Farmers of America. Mail to:
Mt. Lake FFA Alumni & Supporters
Memo: Noel Rahn Memorial
Sent to: United Prairie Bank
PO Box 430
Mountain Lake, MN 56159