Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Fred Anderson

Fred Anderson

Jul 23, 2020

ANDERSON

FRED

Age 88 of Stillwater

Passed away on July 23, 2020. Preceded in death by wife, Ethel; granddaughter, Sofia. He is survived by his children, Karin Ellis, Robert (Deb) Anderson, Kathy (John) Kroening, Barb Anderson, Fred (Tracy) Anderson; grandchildren, Amilee (Bryan), Eric, Elizabeth, Emily, Jessica, Justin, Kyle, Isabella, Keira; great-grandchildren, Maya, Ryann,...

Richard Klein

Richard Klein

Jul 23, 2020

Klein Richard Louis Age 68, of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully amongst loved ones and prayers. Retired St. Paul Police Sergeant, Navy Veteran, and long time member and leader in Student Ministries at Eagle Brook Church, Richard served others throughout the entirety of his life. Preceded in death by parents Harold and Doris Klein. Survived by his wife,...

Laverne Benson

Laverne Benson

Jul 22, 2020

LaVerne D. Benson (nee Pribnow)

Age 93, of Woodbury, passed away July 22, 2020

Preceded in death by her husband, Chuck.  Survived by many nieces and nephews and their families who remember with love, all the time she shared with them.  LaVerne began working at Mobile Oil then ran a Shaklee...

Katherine Schmitt

Katherine Schmitt

Jul 22, 2020

Schmitt, Katherine Marie

Age 82, of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, George; brothers, Tom and Russ Juhl. Survived by children, Andrew (Sara), Stan (Jill Grant), Chris “Popper” (Jennifer), and Leslie (Will) Mejia; grandchildren, Carly, Barret, Madisen, Manny, Rocky, and Carlo. Longtime resident of Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Private...

Cindy Denman

Cindy Denman

Jul 21, 2020

Cindy Denman passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2020 at the age of 62 from health complications related to her kidneys.

Cindy was born on June 10, 1958 to Arlene (Bennett) and Dick Freitag in St. Paul, MN. After graduating from Stillwater Area High School, she went on to study Education at Concordia University, St. Paul. Following...

Ronald Wright

Ronald Wright

Jul 20, 2020

Age 63 of Minneapolis, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully from cancer on July 20, 2020.

Ronald is preceded in death by son, Ronnell Davis; father, Denzel Wright.

He is survived by his long-term girlfriend, Kathryn Amoko; son, Darnell Davis; daughter, Deedee Davis; mother, Willie Wright; siblings, Dennis Wright, David (Yvonne) Wright, Cedric...

Arthur Nesse

Arthur Nesse

Jul 18, 2020

Arthur C. Nesse

Arthur C. Nesse (Art) died at his residence in Stillwater, Minnesota at age 98 on July 18, 2020. He was born on February 17, 1922 in Honan, China. His parents (Hans and Danielle) were missionaries for the United Norwegian Lutheran Church and were stationed in China. Art went to boarding school in China and...

John Baird

John Baird

Jul 18, 2020

A long-time Stillwater area resident, passed away peacefully at age 96.

He led an active life as a businessman, hobby farmer, community volunteer, and philanthropist.  He cared deeply about Minnesota and the Stillwater community and gave his time to several civic and charitable organizations including the Minnesota Land Trust, the Gateway Trail Association, the Friends of the...

Scott Wyatt

Scott Wyatt

Jul 16, 2020

Wyatt

Scott E

of Minneapolis MN

Born November 17, 1955. Passed away July 16, 2020 at the age of 64, after a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Shirley and Roger Wyatt. Survived by special friend, Jeannie (Laverne Cope); sisters, Brenda (Brian) Bennett, Pam (Mike Loen) Wyatt; niece, Brendale; and...

Charlotte Gahler

Charlotte Gahler

Jul 16, 2020

Gahler, Charlotte Jean

Age 74, of Stillwater

On July 15, 2020

Preceded in death by son, Timothy, and infant daughter, Jacqueline. Survived by husband of 57 years, William; sons, Mike (Therese) and Steve (Janene Drafs); granddaughter, Avery. Private Family service.

Willis Pieske

Willis Pieske

Jul 16, 2020

Age 75 of St. Paul

Passed away on July 16, 2020.

Willis is preceded in death by his son, Paul; daughter, Sharon; parents, Glennard and Lorraine.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary; children, Michael, Julie, Teresa, Lolly, Willis Jr. “Choppers”; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Diane (Ray) Fridley, Shirley...

Mary Kendall

Mary Kendall

Jul 16, 2020

Mary Gail Kendall, nee Gaugler, 80, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her residence at Oak Park Senior Living. Mary was born December 11, 1939 in Hibbing, MN, the third of three daughters to Ralph and Vivian (DeShaw) Gaugler. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1957....

Richard Kohler

Richard Kohler

Jul 16, 2020

“Life is Good”, three simple words so often heard by all that knew and loved Rich Kohler.

Richard Kohler, 66 of Somerset passed away peacefully on July 16 after a two year battle with leukemia, in the home he built with his beloved wife Deb. Born March 21, 1954 in New Richmond, WI to Rudy and Ellen...

Loreen Steele-Youngren

Loreen Steele-Youngren

Jul 15, 2020

Steele-Youngren Loreen F. (Wynn) Age 98, of St. Paul, Minnesota

Our mother and matriarch passed away peacefully at the amazing age of 98.  She was loved and cherished by friends and family alike.  Loreen lived life by her own set of rules… always independent, fierce and full of adventure… she lived a big life.

Loreen...

Teresa Sarne

Teresa Sarne

Jul 15, 2020

Terry Sarne, age 60 of Duluth, passed away on July 15, 2020. Terry is survived and mourned by her mother, Darlene Sarne; siblings, Tracey (Bill) Emeott, Tom (Julie) Sarne; sister-in-law, Pam (Bob Molacek) Sarne; nieces, nephews, and godchildren, Abby, Matt, Hannah, Jake, Belle, Billy; many aunts, uncles and dear friends, who join in the grief of her death and...

Alice White

Alice White

Jul 14, 2020

Alice White (nee Ginter)

Age 89, long-time resident of S MPLS, passed away in comfort at Our Lady of Peace Hospice. Long-time member of the Church of St. Albert the Great. Alice was an unstoppable force, full of enough energy to tire even the most intrepid soul. She worked 3 – 4 jobs at a time throughout...

Lavonne Derousseau

Lavonne Derousseau

Jul 14, 2020

Derousseau, LaVonne

Passed away peacefully at The Pillars hospice on July 14, 2020.Preceded in death by parents, Wes and Bea Derousseau. Survived by longtime friend and coworker, Sandra Witte; many cousins, other family and friends. Retired from teaching after 35 years at Eagle Point Elementary School, Oakdale, MN. She enjoyed travelling and creative endeavors, including miniature dollhouses...

Nicholas Glander

Nicholas Glander

Jul 14, 2020

Nicholas (Nick) William Glander, age 33 passed away at his home in Forest Lake Minnesota on Tuesday July 14th, 2020. Nick was born January 19,1987 to Timothy and Sue Glander in St. Paul Minnesota. Nick grew up in Vadnais Heights and Centerville, Minnesota, along with his older brother, Justin Glander.  Nick resided in Forest Lake with his fiance', Brittany...

Ku Moh

Ku Moh

Jul 13, 2020

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Leonard Idziorek

Leonard Idziorek

Jul 13, 2020

Age 78 of Minneapolis passed away on July 13, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Leonard Sr.

He is survived by his brother, Michael; nephew, Todd; niece, Tiffany; many cousins.

Celebration of Life at a later date.