Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Bruce Beedle

Bruce Beedle

Aug 22, 2020

Bruce A. Beedle

Age 70, of Houlton, WI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 22, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Paula; daughters, Amy (Chris) Henry, Stacy (Mike) Herink, Shannon (Mark) Witzel and Noelle Murphy (Tim Capelle);...

Clyde Clayton

Clyde Clayton

Aug 22, 2020

Clyde Harold Clayton age 88 of Houlton, WI formerly of Stillwater. It is with heavy heart and deep sadness we announce Clyde's passing on August 22, 2020 of respiratory failure. (non Covid related). He is preceded in death by his parents, Hazel & Lawrence Clayton; sister, Florence and grandson, Jesse Clayton. Survived by wife, Darlene (Grundhauser) Clayton; son, Daniel...

Frank Malmi

Frank Malmi

Aug 21, 2020

Age 91 of Nashwauk, MN passed away on August 21, 2020.

Frank was an Air Force veteran serving in the Korean War. Throughout his life, he worked at Honeywell, General Electric, and retired from Burlington Northern Railroad in 1989. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his friends, listening to music, and a nice, cold beer. He also loved...

Bertwin "Bert" Schaefer

Bertwin "Bert" Schaefer

Aug 20, 2020

Age 92 of Lake Elmo passed away on August 20, 2020.

Bert is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; son, Randy.

He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Wiedrich; step-daughter, Annette (Jeffrey) Klingbeil; granddaughter, Taylor (Jon) Buckley; great-granddaughter, Jayla Joy; siblings, Barbara, Gloria, Artie, James; other relatives and friends.

Interment at St. John's...

Donald Barton

Donald Barton

Aug 19, 2020

Donald Barton, Age 72 of Minneapolis passed away at home on August 19, 2020. Survived by partner Howard O’Neill, children Charlie (Amy) and Eva (Keith); grandchildren Luis, Javier, Aiyana, Keilly, Jaiden, and Jordan; brother Larry (Donna), sister Elaine (Alan); and many nieces and nephews and friends.

The family is planning a private service at Lakewood Cemetery at...

Mary Taylor

Mary Taylor

Aug 18, 2020

Mary Ellen (Molly) Taylor

Age 93, died at home August 18, 2020, surrounded by loving family, after a life of leadership and grace. Molly was the founder and long-time director of the renowned Minnesota Poets (later Writers) in the Schools program, and COMPAS, still a thriving community arts program in St. Paul. A life-long Minnesotan, growing up...

Jenni Smith

Jenni Smith

Aug 17, 2020

Age 30 of Minneapolis passed away on August 17, 2020.

Jenni had a passion for poetry and beading. She loved homemade food. In her free time, she braided hair. Above all else, she loved spending time with her son, LeRoy.

Jenni is preceded in death by her mom, Carrie Smith; grandma, Charlene Smith; grandpa, Sam Smith....

Reed Nickels

Reed Nickels

Aug 14, 2020

Nickels, Reed Loren

Passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020, age 65. Preceded in death by parents, Loren and Alyce; infant brother, Royce. Survived by sister, Julee (Michael) Ruby; nieces and nephews, Kristen (William) James, Shawn Ruby, and Patrick (Brittany) Ruby; great-nieces and nephews, Alix, Lafeyette, Braydin, and Kylee Ruby. In spite of the difficulties of living...

Mistey Stampley

Mistey Stampley

Aug 13, 2020

Mistey Ann Blackhawk-Stampley Also Known As "Pooh Bear" & "Mama Mistey" Was Born In St.Paul, MN. She Was Raised By Her Grandparents Mrs. Neva (Big Ma) & Mr Theadore (Big Dad) Stampley Whom She Joins In Heaven. Growing Up, Mistey Attended Como Elementary And Highland Park Highschool. She Worked Many Jobs In Retail But Her Favorite Was As a Lab Tech...

James Biersdorff

James Biersdorff

Aug 11, 2020

James Leonard Biersdorff

Age 58

of St. Paul

Passed on August 11. Preceded in death by parents Kenneth and Nancy. Survived by siblings Mark, Dorothy, and Marilyn; 4 nieces; 3 nephews; and very special family and friends. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Thomas Will

Thomas Will

Aug 9, 2020

Thomas Mark Will, age 60, of Minneapolis, died peacefully at home with his loving wife, Michele, on August 9, 2020. During the course of his life he was many things: a son, a brother, an Army veteran, a printer, a mechanic, a husband and a friend.  Those who knew him remember his sense of adventure and ability to find...

Christiaan Neutkens

Christiaan Neutkens

Aug 9, 2020

Christiaan Hendrkus Neutkens, 95, of Mahtomedi, passed peacefully Aug. 9 from kidney failure. Born in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, Chris grew up in a musical, self-sufficient family of 14 children. He served in the Dutch army as a fighter plane mechanic during World War II, living in England for much of his active duty and honing his English speaking skills....

Charles Baker Sr.

Charles Baker Sr.

Aug 9, 2020

Charles Baker (Chuck) age 78, died surrounded by family on August 7th.  An avid golfer, fisherman and hunter, Chuck lived a fulfilling life, with careers ranging from book selling, music for the masses and most recently shooting ranges. His most notable roles, though, were loving husband, father, grandfather, and an incredible friend. A lifelong resident of Minneapolis, Chuck enjoyed...

Gail Lovaas

Gail Lovaas

Aug 8, 2020

"Nevertheless, she persisted." This saying, known to supporters of Elizabeth Warren, was lived daily by Gail. She was diagnosed with Lupus as a young adult, and in the course of her life endured a splenectomy, two kidney transplants (from her mother and her brother), a heart attack, a heart-and-kidney transplant, CMV, two emergency surgeries at Mayo Clinic, one of...

Marlene Schroepfer

Marlene Schroepfer

Aug 8, 2020

Marlene passed away with her loving daughters by her side on August 8, 2020. She will be deeply missed by daughters, Robin (David) Abraham and Cherie (Ron) Dunham; grandchildren, Carl Abraham, Jeff (Emily) Dunham, Tim Dunham, and Emily (Blake) Jedneak; granddaughter- In-Law, Jamie Dunham; great grandchildren, Marcus and McKenzie Dunham, and Aziya Jedneak; several nieces and nephews, and dear...

Bennedicte Igbudu

Bennedicte Igbudu

Aug 7, 2020

Bennedicte Igbudu died August 7, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born in Nigeria to parents Peter and Maria, and came to the United States in 1995.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa; and children, Vera, Vernon, Patience and Faith.

A funeral service will be held June 8, 2021 followed by interment...

Scott Wise

Scott Wise

Aug 4, 2020

Passed away on August 4, 2020 at the age of 59. Preceded in death by older brother, Steve Wise. Survived by parents, Ronald and Mary Wise; 3 daughters, Stephanie (Luke), Rachel (Nate), Shelbie; 2 grandchildren, Zyla and Stellan; sisters, Kim, Tammie, Sandy, Kelly, Shannon; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was an outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing...