Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Janet Dirtzu

Janet Dirtzu

Feb 25, 2018

Dirtzu Janet Lynn Age 58 of Inver Grove Heights Passed away February 25, 2018 Janet was a graduate of Sibley High School in West St. Paul, and worked for the state of Minnesota for over 20 years. She had a deep appreciation for the North Shore, and was a lover of music, animals and most importantly, her friends and family....

Edwin Fierke, Jr

Edwin Fierke, Jr

Feb 23, 2018

Fierke, Edwin William (Bill) Age 91, passed away on February 23, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Betty and sister, Barbara Christ. Survived by sister, Winnie Summers; daughters, Susan Fierke and Carol Fierke (Neil Tweedy); son, John (Anne Marie) Fierke; and granddaughter, Sara Tweedy. Bill served in the Navy at Seattle, Washington during WWII, and then attended Hamlin University where...

Billie Turnquist

Billie Turnquist

Feb 22, 2018

Turnquist, Agatha Billie Ann nee Borndale Age 84, passed away in hospice care on February 22nd, 2018. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband of 65 years, Leonard Turnquist. Billie and Len were avid golfers and enjoyed playing in both Minnesota and Arizona. She is survived by her two sons, Kevin Turnquist (Susan), Kurt Turnquist (Jeanne) grandchildren Chapin Stitt,...

Russell Plifka

Russell Plifka

Feb 22, 2018

Plifka, Russell A. Age 58 of Minneapolis, passed away suddenly February 22nd, 2018. Russell was a dedicated employee of Honeywell for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, staying at his cabin, and visiting and helping family. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years,...

Cinda Morrell

Cinda Morrell

Feb 22, 2018

Morrell, Cinda Kay Age 59, of Minneapolis Passed away peacefully on Feb 22nd, 2018. Born Sept. 6th, 1958 in The Dalles, OR to Clifford and Erla Morrell. Proceeded in death by her parents. Beloved mother to Erica (Carl) Smith, Michelle (Preston) Smith and Kristin (James) Smith. Grandma to Cody, Preston, Leland, Devon, Andrea, Shane, Franklin, Tessa, Jayla and James. Also...

Tracy Gough

Tracy Gough

Feb 21, 2018

Gough, Tracy J. Age 57 of Minneapolis, passed away February 21st, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Tracy was a proud Teamster's 1145 member for 38 years at Honeywell, most recently serving as Union Vice President. Tracy loved to travel, sing, and spend time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Croissant...

Ralph Fagen

Ralph Fagen

Feb 21, 2018

Ralph "Butch" Fagen Age 79, of Remer, MN, formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed away suddenly at his home on February 21, 2018. He was born on July 3, 1938 in St. Paul, MN the son of Ralph A. and Margaret (Tissek) Fagen. The family that Butch joins again are his parents; Margaret and Ralph. Those he leaves behind to...

Helen Reinhardt

Helen Reinhardt

Feb 21, 2018

Reinhardt Helen B. Nee Neudauer On February 18, 2018, age 97. Preceded in death by husband, Leo; parents, Joseph and Barbara Neudauer; brother, Ray and sister, Dolores Burg. Survived by sons, Gary (Louanne) and Wayne (Debra); grandchildren, Susan, Sally (Jeff) Ward, John, Joseph, and Benjamin (Kate); great-grandchildren, Adam and Erik Ward, and Frances Reinhardt; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Longtime...

Angeline Deaton

Angeline Deaton

Feb 20, 2018

Deaton, Angeline I. (nee Conn) Age 87, of Stillwater, MN, formerly of Houlton, WI, passed away February 20, 2018. Born January 4, 1931 in Leona, WI, Angeline grew up in Argonne, WI and graduated in 1948 from Crandon High School where she met her husband, Gerald. She was a longtime employee of Montgomery Wards. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald;...

Katrina Lindner

Katrina Lindner

Feb 19, 2018

LINDNER Katrina Beloved daughter, sister, friend Passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2018. Her light and life will by missed by those who survive her: her parents, Rosie and Mark; siblings, Andrea and Danny; grandfather, Dan Mandich; grandmother, Bev Lindner; aunts and uncles, Jim (Amanda) Lindner, Patti Wiswell, Renee Mandich, Rhonda (Bill) Sprouls, Tara (Ed) Ulmaniec; cousins, Alyssa, Adam, Mariah,...

Jack Kane

Jack Kane

Feb 19, 2018

Kane, John "Jack" A. Passed suddenly on February 19, 2018, age 76. Preceded in death by daughter, Sandy; sisters, Pat (Ron) Montgomery, Penny Stem; and brother, Richard. Survived by children, Carla (Dick Reinhardt) Swanson, Karen (Wayde Young) Clossey, and Robert (Annette); grandchildren, Josh, David (Corrisa), Amanda, Kyle, and Kayla; mother of his children, Myrna; brothers, Bill (Freida) and Tim (Kimber);...

David Porter

David Porter

Feb 19, 2018

David G. Porter Passed away on February 19, 2018 at the age of 79. Preceded in death by wife, Esther (nee Helmuth) and parents. He worked with his brother at an office supply company and later as a telemarketer. On February 12, 1972 he married Ester and later on, he enjoyed his retirement with her. He was an Army Veteran,...

Nell Lawrence

Nell Lawrence

Feb 19, 2018

Nell Michele (nee Hodges) Lawrence Ozhaawashko Miigwan April 10, 1958 - February 19, 2018 Preceded in death by daughter, Gabrielle; mother, Melba Buckanaga Hodges; and father, Clayton Hodges. Survived by son, Joel Lawrence; daughter, Sarah Lawrence; grandchildren, Anjeni and Miichan; siblings, Mickey (Bernice) Hodges and Suzanne Bowstring; many nieces and nephews and special friend, Stephen Rear. Traditional overnight wake beginning...

William Jackelen

William Jackelen

Feb 19, 2018

Bill Jackelen, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on February 19, 2018 at age 73. Survived by wife of 49 years, Bonnie (Clauson); daughters, Kristen Jackelen, Jennifer (Chris) Gabbard; grandchildren, Joseph and Hanna; brother, Henry "Rick" Jackelen; and many family and friends. Preceded in death by brother, Jack. Memorial service will be 5:00 PM Friday, March 9, at BRADSHAW,...

Joan Johnson

Joan Johnson

Feb 19, 2018

JOHNSON Joan M. "Joanie" Age 78, of North Oaks, formerly of White Bear Lake, died peacefully February 19, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Fisk and Esther Peterson and infant brother, Charles. She will be sadly missed by husband of 51 years, Brian; children, Kristin (Brian) Burge, Kari Johnson, David (Sara) Johnson and Joel Johnson; grandchildren, Tyler, Ava, Caroline, Jackson...

Mary Koelndorfer

Mary Koelndorfer

Feb 18, 2018

Koelndorfer Mary T. Age 57, of St. Paul. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, and Sister. Received her wings on February 16th 2018, St. Paul MN. She will be reunited in heaven with her father, Bernard Koelndorfer, and niece, Ashley Moss. She will be greatly missed by her mother, Mary Ann Nordine; stepfather, Owen; children, Tom (Annette), Nick (Christina), Mike(Crystal), John and...

Francis Pomroy, Jr

Francis Pomroy, Jr

Feb 18, 2018

Francis Eldridge Pomroy Jr., 92, of Ramsey, formerly of Minneapolis, died February 18, 2018. He served in the South Pacific in the United States Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Martha; daughter, Deborah; son, David; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held April 19, 2018, 10:30 am, at Fort...

Gladys Westin

Gladys Westin

Feb 18, 2018

Gladys Eleanor (Seedorf) Westin was born on February 20, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MN to Melvin and Eleanor (Dawson) Seedorf. She grew up on the family farm in Deer River, MN. She was the second of five siblings (Lorraine, Gladys, Marian, Carol and Kenneth). She was an active and excellent student. Gladys played the coronet and the piano/organ and sang...

Beth Karjala

Beth Karjala

Feb 17, 2018

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Gene Karjala; parents, William and Vera McGlone; and brother-in-law, Edward Sunderman. Survived by sister, Venencia (Ed) Sunderman; nieces and nephews; Michael (Connie) Sunderman, Elizabeth (Bill) Fisher, Katherine (Ron) Curr, William (Karen) Sunderman, Judy (Ted) Haley and Thomas Sunderman; many great nieces and nephews; and faithful companion, Kissa. Beth was born...

Wilfred Dubbel

Wilfred Dubbel

Feb 15, 2018

Bill Dubbel passed away peacefully February 15 at age 90, with family at his side. Bill was known for his gentle humor and kind, positive nature. His steady, loving presence will be missed by all who spent time with him. Bill enjoyed many wonderful years with family and friends at the Lake Mille Lacs home. He is preceded in death...