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Betty Schawang

Betty Schawang

May 31, 2018

Betty Jo Shawang, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away May 31, 2018. A private family interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the charity of the donor's choice. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Peter; and her four babies, Susan, Sandy, Scott, and Shawn, all of whom died at birth....

Peter Fernstrum

Peter Fernstrum

May 31, 2018

Peter Warner Fernstrum, 75, of Marine on St. Croix, MN, spirited away on May 31. 2018. He was preceeded in death by parents Carl and Wilma Fernstrum of Menominee, Michigan where Peter graduated from high school. After a year at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, he transferred to Northwestern University where he graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Robert Peterson

Robert Peterson

May 30, 2018

Peterson, Robert E. Of Stillwater Bob, a proud Korean War vet, passed away peacefully at home on May 30th at age 89. He was preceded in death by parents, Emil and Gertrude; brother, Kenneth; infant son, Robert Jr. Survived by wife of 58 years, Carol; sister, DeLoris Larson of Puyallup, Washington; sons, Blake, Kip (Jessica Lundgren) and daughter, Rebecca (Paul...

Robert Scalze

Robert Scalze

May 30, 2018

Robert "Bob" Scalze, of Little Canada, passed away unexpectedly May 30, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bev; and his children, John (Shannon) Scalze and Gina (Roger) Masterson; granddaughters, Jessica Scalze (Jeremy Langerud), Jennifer Scalze (Steve Timm), Kimberly Scalze, Anna Masterson, and Erin Masterson. Bob enjoyed spending time with family in Minnesota and Florida, golfing, reading,...

Phillip Carlson, Sr

Phillip Carlson, Sr

May 30, 2018

Carlson, Phillip M. "Buck" Age 78 of Apple Valley. Passed away May 30, 2018. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Kaye; sons, Phillip (Missy) and Tony (Amanda); grandchildren, Mike, Tony, Josh, Tanner, Maecyn, Tyler and Cody; sister, Phyllis (Bob) Michaels. US Army Veteran. Retired employee with Mpls.Park & Recreation Board. Proud recipient of the MN Rock and Country...

Dolores Filler

Dolores Filler

May 30, 2018

Service Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Wednesday, June 6, 2018 11:00 AM

Robert Rollie

Robert Rollie

May 27, 2018

Rollie Robert D. Age 91 of White Bear Lake Died May 27, 2018 Born July 8, 1926 to Dr. Carl & Ada Rollie in Minneapolis. Robert grew up in Drake, ND and moved to St. Paul where he finished high school. He joined the Navy in 1944, serving in Guam. After the war, he attended the U of M and...

Kenneth Sneen

Kenneth Sneen

May 26, 2018

SNEEN Kenneth "Kenny" Beloved son, father, grandfather, brother Passed peacefully at home on May 26, 2018. Preceded in death by mother, Carla; brother, Mike. Survived by children, Hannah (Chris Grady), Kelsie (Bryan) Shopbell; grandchildren, Jayda, Noah; life companion, Tammy; father, Harold; siblings, Debra (Greg Mortensen) Cunningham, Patricia (Steve) Martin; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends. Funeral service will be 11AM Friday...

Philomena Hedlund

Philomena Hedlund

May 26, 2018

Hedlund, Philomena A. Philomena earned her wings on May 26, 2018, age 92. Preceded in death by her husband, Lenas O.; and siblings, John, Emma, and Mary Kobilka. Survived by her son, Lenas J. (Norma); and grandchildren, Andrew (Jennifer Connolly) and Kirsten. Longtime patron of the Eagles, polka dancing at Nyes, and Twins games. Service Thursday, 12:30 P.M. at BRADSHAW,...

Heather Benson

Heather Benson

May 26, 2018

When God said, "Let there be light" I believe he had Heather in mind also. We lost our sunshine on May 26th after defying terminal leukemia for nine years. Heather was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on July 3rd 1952. She arrived in Minneapolis in 1960 and later attended Roosevelt High School and graduated in 1971. She subsequently attended the University...

Joseph Spiller

Joseph Spiller

May 23, 2018

SPILLER Joseph D. Gone Home May 23, 2018 Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Nell; infant daughter, Michelle. Survived by wife of 46 years, Marj; children, Joe J., Christine (S. Lee) Khang; grandchildren, Kayla, Jaiden, Ella, Madison; brother, William (Nevin). A born storyteller, Joe loved his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren, telling anyone who would listen,...

Richard Moody

Richard Moody

May 23, 2018

Moody Richard "Dick" Age 89, of Stillwater, MN and Sun City, AZ Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 after a long battle with COPD. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Leo and Laura Moody. Preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Beverly Bloes and Evelyn Davison. Survived by his wife, Marion; his children, Kathy...

Bernice Bridges

Bernice Bridges

May 23, 2018

Bernice (B.B.) Bridges, 69-years-old, of South Minneapolis, passed away on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018. She may have been a Minneapolis resident, but if you knew her, you know she always repped the "WEST SIDE!!" of Chicago where she resided during her young adulthood. She was born in Racine, WI, on March 1st, 1949, to the late Mildred Obry and Edward...

Michelle Crow

Michelle Crow

May 22, 2018

Michelle Lynn Crow, 57, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 22, 2018. Born on November 25, 1960, Michelle was a wonderful free spirit with an infectious laugh that brightened any day. She truly enjoyed life to the fullest through simple pleasures, cherishing time with family and friends and was a remarkable bargain hunter with...

Margaret Larson

Margaret Larson

May 21, 2018

LARSON Margaret Ann "Marge" (nee Johnson) Age 73 of Oak Park Heights Passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on May 21, 2018. Margaret was born on September 2, 1944 in Stillwater, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Mae and Roy Johnson; and sibling Beverly Heuer. Survived by husband of 47 years, Gary; daughters Kelli (Greg) and Jennifer (Richard); granddaughters...

Joanne Gottwalt

Joanne Gottwalt

May 21, 2018

Age 86, passed May 21, 2018. Joanne was born and raised in Duluth, spending the rest of her life in South Minneapolis. She enjoyed volunteering, working on puzzles, and spending time with her family. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Elmer; and parents, Martin and Florence. She is survived by her children, Anne, Kevin (Shirley),...

Curtis Lindberg

Curtis Lindberg

May 20, 2018

Lindberg, Curtis John Went Home to the Lord on May 20, 2018. Curt is survived by his loving wife, Suzie; children, Stacey (Gary) Balken, Jared Lindberg, Abraham (Holly) Benson, and Erick (Erin) Benson; grandsons, Michael, Ryan, Joey, Tristan, Zachary, and Dylan; granddaughter, Chloe; sisters, Carol (Darrell), Margaret (Doug), and Sylvia (John). Curt loved the Lord, Suzie, his family, the USA,...

Kashinda Bishir

Kashinda Bishir

May 19, 2018

It's with great honor and memory that we celebrate the life of a fighter and champion by all definitions, Kashinda N. Bishir. Kashinda passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 19th, 2018 at the age of 37 and after her second battle with Cancer. Kashinda never stopped, never gave up, and fought every day. Kashinda had cancer, cancer never...

Jerome Born

Jerome Born

May 19, 2018

BORN Jerome G. "Jerry" Age 75, of St Paul Passed away peacefully at home from ALS. U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran and owner of Born's Bar. Preceded in death by father, James; mother, Lucille; twin brother, James and brother, Jackie. Survived by children, Michael, Cassandra (Devon), Rita, Lisa and James; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Judy (Russ), Donna Jean (Thom), Dennis,...

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

May 19, 2018

A long time employee of Hilton Hotels, Mary was a warrior and independent woman who lived for her nieces and nephews. She holds the title of "World's Greatest Aunt". She is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara and father, Ernest; brothers, Tim, Tom, and Kevin; and sister, Barbara Sarkis. She is survived by her brother, Greg; sister, Andrea Junkers,...

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