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Carol Vanknight

Carol Vanknight

Oct 10, 2017

Carol Jean VanKnight Passed away peacefully on October 10, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Duke. Survived by children, Erick (Molly) and Billie Jean (Michael); siblings, Penola, Sonny (Sybil), James; grandchildren, Ryan, Drew, Erin; and many nieces, nephews and loving family members and friends. She was a lifelong care-giver who loved her family above all else. She...

Marina Challeen

Marina Challeen

Oct 9, 2017

Challeen, Marina Gayle DeSteno 16 November, 1992 9 October, 2017 Lighting and bridging the best between all those who knew her Marina passed on October 9, 2017 at the age of 24 in a tragic collision while on duty as an Emergency Medical Technician. Preceded in death by her mother, Deborah DeSteno, she is survived by her father and stepmother,...

Allan Siekmeier

Allan Siekmeier

Oct 9, 2017

Siekmeier, DVM Allan E. Age 87, of Woodbury Passed away October 9, 2017 Born in Forest City, Iowa on October 4, 1930. Graduated from Forest City High School. Served in the US Navy and graduated from Iowa State in Veterinarian Medicine in 1960. He practiced Veterinarian Medicine in Bode, Iowa for 10 years. Retired from US Department of Agriculture in...

Richard Junkans

Richard Junkans

Oct 9, 2017

Richard E. "Dick" Junkans Formerly of Clear Lake, WI Richard "Dick" Junkans, age 85, died peacefully surrounded by his children and family on Monday, October 9th, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater, MN. Richard was born in Star Prairie, WI on April 13th, 1932. He grew up in Clear Lake, WI and graduated from Clear Lake High School in...

Georgina Omodt

Georgina Omodt

Oct 7, 2017

Georgina (Schwartzbauer) Omodt Age 76 Of St. Paul Passed away on October 7, 2017. Preceded in death by parents George and Mary; sister, Jean. Survived by brother, Robert (Barb) Schwartzbauer; nieces, nephews. Memorial service will be 11AM Monday at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice St, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Monday, October...

Wayne Haugan

Wayne Haugan

Oct 7, 2017

Age 74 of Minneapolis, passed away October 7th, 2017. A graduate of Roosevelt High School, Wayne loved bowling, hockey, and umpiring. He was a loving father and grandfather. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Mildred. He is survived by his son, Kirk; granddaughter, Alixandra; grandson, Joseph; great-grandson, Landon; sister, Nancy (Chuck), brother, Daniel (Linda), and many...

Allen Beseth

Allen Beseth

Oct 6, 2017

Beseth, Allen Known to friends as "Big Al," passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017, at the age of 89 years. A native of St. Paul, Allen attended the University of Minnesota and Dunwoody where he also taught. He was a lithographic cameraman with Brown & Bigelow for over 30 years. Allen served in the Naval Reserve, served as President...

Timothy Wood

Timothy Wood

Oct 4, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Timothy Wood. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Gerald Sagendorf

Gerald Sagendorf

Oct 4, 2017

Sagendorf, Gerald P. Died October 4th, 2017. Born August 11th, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN. Graduated South High School. Survived by son, Bradley and granddaughters, April Wold and Melody Berry. Gerald served in the US Air Force, and was a member of the Nash Car Club and Kaiser Car Club. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, October 10th, 11:00 AM,...

Marcella Okerman

Marcella Okerman

Oct 4, 2017

Okerman Marcella B. (nee Hanson) Born Feb. 10, 1922 in Clarkfield, MN Went to the Lord October 4, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Allen and daughter, Jeanne Lyner. Marcella met Allen at Northern Pump during WWII. They married in 1945 and raised 3 children in a seemingly idyllic post- war neighborhood in Richfield MN. She was an amazing mother,...

Gary Tuerk

Gary Tuerk

Oct 2, 2017

TUERK Gary Don Age 69, of Forest Lake Formerly of St. Paul Passed away October 2, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Wallace and Frances Tuerk. Survived by wife, Vickie; children, Heather (Troy) Bocksell, Heidi (Jason) Harmon, Gary, Jr. (Andrea) Tuerk, Ben (Kelly) Tuerk and Hollie (David) Ripley and Tim (Amie) Tuerk; step-daughter, Tekie (Bob) Zimmerman; ex-spouse, Mary Tuerk; sister,...

Denise Dobbins

Denise Dobbins

Oct 2, 2017

Passed away on October 2, 2017 at the age of 41 lovingly embraced by her family. Preceded in death by cousin, Tom Lucio. Survived by her loving husband, Tom Dobbins; step-son, Hunter; parents, Jim and Sue Zschokke; brother, Dan (Kelsey), mother-in-law, Sherri (Randy) Davis; father-in-law, Claude (Nancy) Dobbins; brother-in-law, Nick; sisters-in-law, Ashley and Taylor; nieces, Zoe and Maleah; nephew, Logan;...

William Laclair

William Laclair

Oct 2, 2017

LaClair William J "Will" Age 34 of Stacy Died on October 2nd, 2017 In honor of Will, the family invites you to wear his favorite colors; gray and black. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and his uncle John. Will is survived by his fiancAC.e, Betty Jo Dockham; daughter, Mara; parents, Mike and Cindy; brother, Chris; nephew, Lamont,...

Julie Demarre

Julie Demarre

Oct 1, 2017

DeMarre (Cich) Julie Age 51 Of St. Paul Passed away on October 1, 2017. Preceded in death by father, James Cich; daughter, Kelly. Survived by sons, Tim (Brandi), Jim (Alix); mother, Ethel; sisters, Brenda, Shari (Don), Vicki (Tim); nieces, nephews, friends. Special thanks to Dr. Dunbar, UofM Hospital, and friends at Iowa High Rise for their care and support. Funeral...

Evelyn Barlow

Evelyn Barlow

Sep 30, 2017

Funeral Home Simple Traditions by Bradshaw 671 S. Snelling Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55116

Julie Gibson

Julie Gibson

Sep 30, 2017

Julie Ann Gibson Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 30th, 2017 at age 43. Preceded in death by father Steve Gibson. Survived by boyfriend Victor; mother Lynda (John); daughters Kersten, Megan, Bridget, and Jayden; son Devin; and grandchildren Dakota, Aurora, and Eleanor. Also survived by sisters Angel (1), Salina, and Angel (2); brothers JR (Jenny) and Joey....

Gerard Jansen

Gerard Jansen

Sep 30, 2017

Jansen, Gerard "Jerry" Beloved Husband, Dad, and Papa Passed away on September 30, 2017, age 60. Preceded in death by parents, Tony and Grace; mother-in-law, Rose Woods. Survived by wife of 39 years, Kim; son, Mark, and daughter, Katie (David) Saucier; grandchildren, Caleb and Lillian; siblings, Sharon Christopherson, Carol Abbott, Bev, Mary (Len) Burket, Diane (Charlie) Teague, and Dennis; father-in-law,...

Daniel Kaufer

Daniel Kaufer

Sep 30, 2017

Passed away peacefully on September 30, 2017 at the age of 81. Preceded in death by infant daughter, Susan; parents, Bill and Lillian Kaufer; sisters, Grace and Mary Irene and brother, Bill. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Anne; daughters, Deb (Don) Drewry, Denise (Jeff) Jensen, Sharon (Joe) Kaufer Flores; brothers, David (Shirley) Kaufer, Larry Kaufer; eight grandchildren, Laura,...

Wallace Steinbach

Wallace Steinbach

Sep 29, 2017

STEINBACH Wallace E. Age 96, Devoted Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Friend and Proud WWII Army Veteran. Survived by son & daughter-in-law Bill & Joey Rhodes, Granddaughters Kim (Greg) Bernard & Stacie (Chaz) Running also Great-Grandchildren Taylor (Brooke), Morgan & Logan Teske & Levi and Briella Running. Preceded in death by wives Joan (1997) & Dolores (2015). Wally was a 44-year employee...

Clarence Greene

Clarence Greene

Sep 28, 2017

GREENE, CLARENCE "RICK" Age 61 of Newport Passed away on September 28, 2017 after enduring a long and tough battle with kidney failure. Preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie Chrysler & Clarence Greene Sr, grandson Daniel Greene. "Our Rick" is survived by his devoted loving wife and best friend of 42 years Peggy; daughters Angela, Katie; sons Joe (Lindsey),...

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