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Minneapolis Obituaries

William Mcdonald

William Mcdonald

Jan 5, 2018

Age 93 of Stillwater,died January 5th, 2018 Retired 3M corporate scientist; WWII veteran; retired field artillery colonel, Minnesota Army National Guard; farmer; author of four books, including a collection of weekly columns written for the Stillwater Gazette. A lifelong learner, Bill obtained his law degree in his late 50's and a M.F.A. in creative writing in his 70's. He loved...

Lois Danielson

Lois Danielson

Jan 4, 2018

DANIELSON Lois Marlene (Larson) Age 71, of Woodbury passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at The Pillars Hospice House in Oakdale, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN on September 24, 1946 to Ludwig J. and Eleanore M. Larson. Lois was preceded in death by both parents and all 5 siblings. She is survived by her loving husband...

Cruz Jara

Cruz Jara

Jan 4, 2018

Age 74 of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on January 4, 2018. He is survived by wife, Ginger (Isaacs) Jara, children Jeffry (Marie Squire), Anthony (Tanya Ketzner), Ryan (Danny Bersch), and Allan (Kimberly Allen), and grandchildren Allyn and Gwendolyn. Devoted father and grandfather. Longtime employee of Buckbee-Mears Company, Saint Paul, and the Good Samaritan Society nursing home, Maplewood. Active in...

Doreen Miller

Doreen Miller

Jan 4, 2018

Doreen K. Miller, longtime Stillwater resident, passed away on January 4th at age 95. Her early background in a music-loving family inspired her throughout her career and personal life. At Northwestern University, she earned degrees in music and music education and continued her studies in dance and drama. Doreen was an expressive singer, dancer, choreographer, and pianist. She promoted the...

Rickey Spiczynski

Rickey Spiczynski

Jan 3, 2018

Spiczynski, Rickey L. Age 67, of Mpls. Passed away January 3, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Marsha and Chester Spiczynski. Survived by 2 brothers and 1 sister. At his request, no services. Funeral Home Minnehaha 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406

Margaret Bradford

Margaret Bradford

Jan 3, 2018

Margaret 'Maggie' (Korlath) Bradford April 4, 1951 - January 3, 2018 BRADFORD, Margaret "Maggie" (Korlath) passed away peacefully at home after a short bout with cancer on January 3, 2018, at the age of 66. Survived by her husband of 18 years James N. Bradford, Jr.; sisters Mary Korlath, Janis (David) Keske, Mickey (Bob) Reid, Linda (Bob) Gilbert, Nancy (Andy)...

Yvonne Spence

Yvonne Spence

Jan 3, 2018

SPENCE Yvonne Mary Age 91, of St Paul His dove came down to take her home to Jesus on January 3, 2018. She joins her wonderful family in heaven including her parents, William and Magdeline Spence; aunt, Judy; uncle, Sam; sisters, Beverly Spence, Olive Greengarb and Lorna McCann; and brothers, Vernon Spence and Lyle Spence. Survived by cousins; Delmarie Drake,...

Gary Gustafson

Gary Gustafson

Jan 3, 2018

John Gary "Gus" Gustafson, age 85 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Margaret Gustafson; sister Mary; brother-in-law Mike McCormick; and first wife Donna. Gus is survived by his loving wife Ruby of 46 years; children Jim Gustafson, Dawn (Dale) Hammerschmidt, Jennifer Slupe, Beth (Mike)...

Thomas Murphy

Thomas Murphy

Jan 2, 2018

Age 71. Loving husband, father, grandfather and community police officer. Tom was born on October 26, 1946 and passed away on January 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Proceeded in death by parents Fred and Alice Murphy, sister in-law Peggy and brother in-law Tom. Survived by wife Sharon, son Eric (Katy), grandsons Nathan, Noah and Nolan; brothers...

Henrietta Nistler

Henrietta Nistler

Jan 2, 2018

Henrietta was born on May 16, 1934 at the family farm north east of Mott, North Dakota to Frank and Rosa (Berger) Senn. She was the fifth born in a family of eight children. She attended rural school in Highland Township and finished elementary education at Saint Placidus Catholic Church in her family's rural parish. After high school, she entered...

Jon Grahek

Jon Grahek

Jan 2, 2018

JON GRAHEK Of Centerville Passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018 in hospice, St Therese at Saint Odilia. Preceded in death by his son Will and his parents Marnie and William Grahek. Survived by wife Heidi, son Devin and brother Mark. Jon started his law enforcement career with Ramsey County as a deputy sheriff, and then worked for 24 years...

Donald Gustafson

Donald Gustafson

Jan 2, 2018

Obituary for Don L. Gustafson Born June 29, 1926, to Ethel and Roy Gustafson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Graduated from Edison HS, University of Minnesota and Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary. Served in WWII. Married to Mildred (Anderson) on May 24, 1952. Retired from Medtronic, Inc. Preceded in death by parents and grandson David Gustafson. Survived by brother Alan (Betsy), daughter Mary,...

Mario Folkner

Mario Folkner

Jan 1, 2018

Mario Cory Randall Folkner age 33 of St. Paul passed away on January 1, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents, Randall and Hildegaard Florio and cousin, Kelley Lynch. Survived by daughters, Marianna and Malenna Quast; mother, Cheryl Folkner; siblings, Angie (Wayne) Ryder and their daughter, Peyton; Shawn (Angel) Folkner and their children, Zachary and Zoe; Pilar Deleon, Cesaria Deleon, and...

James Walline

James Walline

Jan 1, 2018

Walline, James Maurice "Jim" Of Dellwood, MN, passed away Monday, January 1st at the age of 72. After growing up in Starbuck, MN, graduating from Concordia College, earning his MBA from the University of Minnesota, and achieving the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), he embarked on a lifelong, fulfilling career in investment management. He especially cherished the time and...

Frank Kirkpatrick

Frank Kirkpatrick

Jan 1, 2018

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Iola Meyer

Iola Meyer

Dec 31, 2017

Age 92, of Mahtomedi died peacefully December 31. Survived by loving children Rob (Fredi-Ellen), Rick (Ina) and Ruth; grandchildren Carissa (Scott), Eric, Daniel, Thomas; great-grandchild Alexander. Born in Twin Valley, MN, Iola graduated from Concordia College with degrees in business and music education. She taught in both Mahnomen and White Bear Lake. She was the church organist at Christ the...

Mabel Zolldan

Mabel Zolldan

Dec 31, 2017

Mabel (Krueger) Zolldan, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2017 at age 104. Survived by children, Joan (Richard) Miller, Roger (Leanne), Judy (Gary LeMay); grandchildren, Dr. Karla (Joe) McCalmont, Kent (Penny Bartz) Miller, Kurt Miller, David (Shelby), Dr. Sarah (Justin) Wegwerth; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Rachel, Theo, Franklin, Audrey, Micah; sister-in-law, Elaine Krueger. Preceded by husband, Harold; siblings, Ray Krueger,...

Margaret Bertelsen

Margaret Bertelsen

Dec 30, 2017

Bertelsen, Margaret Anne Age 88, formerly of Roseville and Shoreview, passed away December 30, 2017 with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by parents, Harry and Elaine Munson; husband, Roy; and daughter-in-law, Penny Rodeen Bertelsen. Survived by brother, Jerry Munson; children, James (Joan), Corey (Linda) and Ross (Julie); grandchildren, Erick, Joel, Katie, Mara, Jack, Peter and...

Kathleen Mcgrath

Kathleen Mcgrath

Dec 29, 2017

Kathleen Sue McGrath (nee Hines) Born July 10th, 1953. Died December 29th, 2017 at her home in Minneapolis. Kathy was full of love and kindness and did everything for her sons and grandchildren who she adored. She loved all of her friends and family with the warmest heart and gentle eyes. She cared, embraced and gave with open arms. Though...

William Guilford

William Guilford

Dec 29, 2017

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