Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Ardith Lien

Ardith Lien

Mar 6, 2018

Private family service at a later date. Funeral Home Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard Stillwater, MN 55082

Craig Brenner

Craig Brenner

Mar 5, 2018

Craig Leigh Brenner, 61, passed away in Pembina, ND on Monday, March 5, 2018. Born in North St. Paul, MN, Craig was the husband of Letha, proud father of Kate and Tom, sibling of Lance, Jill (Dvorak), and Jay, and son of Ray and Lois Brenner. Craig earned his B.S. in Math, graduating SCL, from Mayville State University in 1989....

Chris Berg

Chris Berg

Mar 5, 2018

BERG Chris Age 66, of Oakdale Died suddenly March 5, 2018 Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Margaret. He will be greatly missed by wife, Carol; children, Matt (Emily) Berg, Erika (Shawn) Berg, Sunny Sassor, Andrew Berg, Nick (Anna) Sassor and Kate (Mike) Conners; grandchildren, Gaspar, Grace, Olivia, Emerson, Owen and Ludvig; other family and friends. A celebration of...

Frederick Hallanger

Frederick Hallanger

Mar 5, 2018

HALLANGER Frederick Torval Pastor, ELCA Chaplain, US Army Age 88, passed away on March 5, 2018 with his wife by his side. Born in Paris and raised in Madagascar, son of Lutheran missionaries. Served as pastor in Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin, and was proud to serve as a Chaplain in the Army Reserves, retiring as a Colonel. He is survived...

Walter Ortman

Walter Ortman

Mar 4, 2018

Walter M. Ortman, born Dec 3, 1911 on a farm near Martin, ND, passed away March 4, 2018 at the age of 106. Walter, a World War II veteran, was preceded in death by 2 sisters; 5 brothers; Lois, his wife of 63 years; and daughter, Nancy. He is survived by his son, Kenneth (Martha) Ortmann; son-in-law, Doug (Nancy) Erickson;...

Gordon Girling

Gordon Girling

Mar 4, 2018

Gordon Ernest Girling age 65 of St. Paul Passed away on March 4 at 4:40PM. He will be missed by his Rice Park family. He is survived by his siblings, Linda (Paul) Hackl, Sue Sheldon, Kenneth (Jody) Girling, Pamela (Steve) Rude, Terry Girling, Barbara (Bill) Abbotts, Sandy (Bill) Benedict, extended family, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Bernice Peters

Bernice Peters

Mar 4, 2018

PETERS Bernice Elizabeth Age 96, of St Paul Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Theresa; brother, Al; and twin sister, Bernadette Petranek. Survived by seven nieces; great-nieces and nephews; and special friends. 43 year employee at Montgomery Wards. Bernice gave generously to others her entire life. Everyone who met her loved her sense of humor and quick wit. Mass...

Milford Olson

Milford Olson

Mar 3, 2018

Milford "Miff " Olson Born January 31, 1937 in Lamberton, Minnesota. Died peacefully surrounded by loving family in St Paul on March 3. Proceeded in death by parents Paul and Pearl, twin infant brothers, and brother Mel. Survived by Joyce, wife of 60 years, children- Scott (Jeanine), Mark (Andrea), Lynn (Skip Schilla), Todd (Sherry), Kevin (Michelle). 10 grandchildren- Adam (Katie),...

Dorothy Parkhurst

Dorothy Parkhurst

Mar 2, 2018

Dorothy Sarah Ann Parkhurst was born January 3, 1924 to Ted and Ida Linnell. She died peacefully on March 2 at Oak Park Senior Living. She was preceded in death by her parents in 1969, her brother Ralph in 2006, and by David, her husband of 66 years, in 2011. She will be missed by her family -- Ann and...

Glenn Taylor

Glenn Taylor

Mar 1, 2018

TAYLOR Glenn Edward Age 86, of Middle River, MN, formerly of Stillwater, passed away peacefully March 1, 2018 at Stillwater Good Samaritan. Preceded in death by 1st wife, Marjorie; and brother, Bob. He will be sadly missed by wife, Joyce; children, Carol (Michael) Steele, Mark (Jeanne) Taylor, Brian (Ella) Taylor, Lori Anne (Bart) Hawkinson, Sandy (Tim) Cosgrove, Linda Taylor, and...

Robert Sederstrom

Robert Sederstrom

Mar 1, 2018

Sederstrom, Robert Our Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather Died peacefully surrounded by family on March 1, 2018, age 74. Bob will be missed by his wife of 49 years, Mary; children, Bobbie (Mark) Larson, Mike (Phoebe), and Emily (Tom) Jacobsen; granddaughters, Mary, Emma, Petra, Amelia, Ella, and Olivia; brothers, Don (Jan), Len (Linda) and Ken (Deb); many nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Wayne Wright

Wayne Wright

Mar 1, 2018

WRIGHT Wayne A. age 68 of Richfield passed away on March 1, 2018 with his wife and daughter at his side. Diagnosed with Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma, an aggressive cancer, on 2/23/18. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cheri (Phillips); daughter, Shannon (Gary) Londo; grandsons, Gary III (Angie Tadych), Zachary; brother, Ronald (Sandy); many nieces, nephews and...

Kevin Steine

Kevin Steine

Feb 28, 2018

KEVIN STEINE, age 57 of Minneapolis, passed away on February 28, 2018. He is survived by his son, Daniel (Heather) McNulty; grandchildren, Ella and Leo; father, Richard; siblings, Mark, Lynn (Daniel) Pedro; nieces and nephews, Grant, Lauren, Courtney, Caitlin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce. Though his life was forever changed by a car accident at age...

Kimberly Hamlin

Kimberly Hamlin

Feb 28, 2018

HAMLIN Kimberly Age 53, of St. Paul Passed away February 28, 2018 Survived by sister, Brenda (Gary) Hamlin-Lehmann; daughters, Kahlean (Otis) Bailey and Nicole Lopez; and grandchildren, Kaysha Hamlin, Demetrius Bailey, Sean Bailey, Antonio Lopez, Aliyana Ibarra and Aubriella Ibarra. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, March 16, 2018, 1-3pm with a prayer service at 3pm at...

Glenn Ogren

Glenn Ogren

Feb 28, 2018

Ogren, Glenn E. Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother, age 83 Met Jesus face to face at last on February 28, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Mavis; sister, Marilyn (Leonard) Johanson. Survived by children, Marsha (Kevin) Bradt, Gail (Bob) Larson, Mark (Charlene) Ogren, and Gina (Ken) Paulsen; granschildren, Calvin and Gareth; Cory, Chad, and Collin; Mitch and Madison; Luke, Peter,...

Thomas Reyes

Thomas Reyes

Feb 27, 2018

Reyes, Thomas P. Age 78, passed away February 27th, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, several brothers, sisters and one grandson, Aaron. Retired from the City of Mpls, Sewer Maint. for 30 years. Longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He dedicated many hours to serving the Boy Scouts and volunteering at the church. He was a dedicated Vikings fan...

Adlai Brink

Adlai Brink

Feb 27, 2018

Brink, Adlai Andrew Age 49, of Stillwater, formerly of Baudette, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 27, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents, Dr. Adlai and Marge Brink, Percy and Connie Olson. Survived by son, Ryan; Ryan's mother, Lori; parents, Bill and Ardis Brink; other family and numerous friends. Adlai graduated from St. Thomas and received...

Albert Richert

Albert Richert

Feb 25, 2018

Albert "Bud" Richert, age 100, formerly of Afton, passed away on February 25, 2018. Preceded in death by wife of 76 years, Eldora "Mickey"; children, Joel (Jeanine) Richert, Naomi (Tom) McLeod; grandchildren, Mike and Joel Strand, Brian and Mark Richert and their families; sister, Hazel Peck; many nieces and nephews. Bud was a WWII Army veteran. A Celebration of Life...

Kenneth Kistler

Kenneth Kistler

Feb 25, 2018

Kistler, Kenneth "Ken" Age 87, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away February 25, 2018. He was born February 14, 1931 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Albert and Hildur Kistler. The family members that Ken leaves behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kay (Olson) Kistler; children, Bob (Marilee) Kistler, Steve Kistler, Julie (Mohammed) Lawal, and Mike (Mami)...

Mary Balder

Mary Balder

Feb 25, 2018

Mary Balder, age 58 of Stillwater, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on February 25, 2018 after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. She was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, accountant, and community volunteer. Mary loved family, gardening, and her dog. Born April 13, 1959 in Minneapolis, MN, Mary graduated from the University of Minnesota with...