Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Jerry Koslowski

Jerry Koslowski

Dec 14, 2017

Koslowski Jerry J. Age 76, of Falcon Heights, MN Passed away December 14, 2017 after a 7 1/2 year battle with cancer and other illnesses. Born in Waubay, SD. He married his high school sweetheart in November, 1960. He worked for Molin Concrete for over 30 years as a forklift operator and supervisor. He was an avid sports enthusiast. Before...

Mary Mercado

Mary Mercado

Dec 14, 2017

MERCADO, Mary P. (Nee Salas) Age 96 Long time resident of St. Paul Died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on December 14, 2017. Born on September 11, 1921. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, J. John Mercado; parents Juan and Ricarda Salas; siblings Lucy Salas, Louise Rodriguez, Anita Wilwert, Joseph and Peter Salas. Mary...

Mary Halfen

Mary Halfen

Dec 12, 2017

HALFEN Mary (nee Fodness) Of Stillwater Died December 12, 2017 Preceded in death by brother, Bob Fodness. Survived by husband, Mark; parents, Harold and Helen Fodness; siblings, Dan Fodness, Eileen Grant, Virginia Kirkland and Karen Aggio; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 18, 2017, 10:00 A.M. at GUARDIAN ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 8260 - 4th...

Mark Newsum

Mark Newsum

Dec 12, 2017

Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, December 22, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Service Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, December 22, 2017 2:30 PM

Willie Hill

Willie Hill

Dec 12, 2017

Hill Willie "Beano" Age 35, of St. Paul, died in a tragic accident on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Survived by father, Willie, step-mom, Beth, sisters Sharee and Keisha, brothers Christopher and Justin, grandmother Rosemary, special friend Brenda and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by mother, Sheila, brother, Otahl and grandfather, Sonny Man, There will be...

Dr. Bryce Gilbertson

Dr. Bryce Gilbertson

Dec 12, 2017

Dr. Bryce A. Gilbertson 1925-2017 Dr. Bryce Allen Gilbertson passed away on December 12 at his home in Dellwood, Minnesota at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by sisters Hope Herzfeldt and Donna Schmidt. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Jeanne Gilbertson, son Peter (Mary) Gilbertson of Dellwood, son Jeff Gilbertson of Boise, Idaho,...

Elaine Thomsen

Elaine Thomsen

Dec 11, 2017

Thomsen Elaine Esther (Powell) Age 94 of Stillwater, MN Passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2017. Born in the Town of Grant on June 10, 1923 to Rollyn B. and Elma E. Powell. Married Borge B. Thomsen, Sr. on April 6, 1942. Preceded in death by parents, Rollyn and Elma; husband, Borge; brother, Stephen Powell; sons, Borge Jr....

William Farmer

William Farmer

Dec 10, 2017

FARMER William "Bill" Age 80, of St Croix Falls, WI Formerly of Maplewood Died December 10, 2017 as a result of complications from open heart surgery in July. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Tom; and step-son, Phillip Opstad. Survived by wife, Peggy; children, Anne (Jim) McGee and David (Mary) Farmer; step-children, Marit (Tom) Brock and Charley (Amy) Opstad; and...

Joanne Dosland

Joanne Dosland

Dec 10, 2017

Dosland, Joanne M. Age 49 of Burnsville, passed away December 10, 2017. Preceded in death by mother, Gloria D. Dosland and father, John Peter Dosland. Survived by numerous siblings and nieces and nephews. Joanne loved to have fun and most loved to be around her family. She also loved Winnie the Pooh, cats and dogs, babies, watching Family Feud and...

Marcella Thorene

Marcella Thorene

Dec 9, 2017

Passed away peacefully on December 9, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Tore and Anna Thorene; brothers, Ellsworth and Woodrow; sisters, Tyra, Lyela, Vendla (Louis) Parent, Margaret (Robert) Graham; and nephew, Robert Parent. Survived by great-nephews, Greg and Jeff (Janet); niece-in-law, Darlene Parent; great-great niece and nephews, Ally, Jacob, and Nicholas Parent. Marcella started working for Whalen Insurance in the...

Saw Oo

Saw Oo

Dec 9, 2017

Visitation Bradshaw Rice Street Location 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, December 22, 2017 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Service Bradshaw Rice Street Location 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, December 22, 2017 10:00 AM Burial Oakland Cemetery 927 Jackson St. St. Paul, MN 55117 Friday, December 22, 2017 11:30 AM

Edward Fredricksen

Edward Fredricksen

Dec 8, 2017

Edward Fredricksen of Bayport passed away on December 8, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother and a great-grandson. Survived by wife of 68 years, Dorothy; children, Scott (Becky), Steve (Sue), Cathy (Virgil) Carroll; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Though he lost both legs at age 18 in WWII, Edward didn't let that slow him...

Linda Latterell

Linda Latterell

Dec 8, 2017

Latterell (nee Stumm) Linda Marie Passed away on December 8, 2017, age 64. Preceded in death by mother, Kathleen, and father, Paul; beloved sister and best friend, Sharon. Survived by husband, Larry, and son, Tim; Larry's children; sisters, Mary Lynn and Lisa; brother, Gary. Linda grew up on a farm in Fulda, MN. She dedicated her life to nursing and...

Patricia Hnath

Patricia Hnath

Dec 8, 2017

Hnath (Trappmann), Patricia E. Age 89, of Mpls, passed away December 8, 2017. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Pat graduated from St. Margaret's Academy in Minneapolis and then went on to earn a history degree from the Univ of MN in 1951. She enjoyed careers at Soo Line Railroad and Northwest Airlines before retiring to devote herself to her...

Willie Johnson

Willie Johnson

Dec 7, 2017

Johnson Willie Age 91, born June 20, 1926 and passed away on December 7, 2017. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanie, on February 9, 2010. Survived by Rose-Anna (Gerardo) Robles and their 3 children. Remembered fondly by all those he shared with in his 47 years of sobriety. Visitation Tuesday, December 12, from 10am until 3pm at BRADSHAW,...

Robert Rabine

Robert Rabine

Dec 7, 2017

Rabine Robert "Bob" Age 66 of White Bear Lake Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 7, 2017.Preceded in death by his parents, Donald Rabine and Jeanette Rabine Carter. Survived by his loving family; wife of 46 years Becky, daughter Bobbi (Jason, Isabella, Greyson), sister Judy (George) Everts, and Jim Carter. Bob enjoyed spending time with immediate and extended family and...

Vincent Dorazio

Vincent Dorazio

Dec 7, 2017

Dorazio, Vincent Carmino 79, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Augustana Care facility in Apple Valley following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Mary (Shimek) Dorazio, sister Marie (Dorazio) Lanzi, children Laura (Rex) Miller, Ann (Joel) Sandberg, Thomas (Jeanette) Dorazio, Sue (Sean) Neibacher, and 10 grandchildren. He also leaves numerous relatives living in Rhode Island....

Jon Mazurek

Jon Mazurek

Dec 6, 2017

MAZUREK Jon "Jack" Age 70, of Stillwater Died peacefully December 6, 2017 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, William and Dorothy; and brother, Daniel. He will be sadly missed by wife, Nell; sons, Derek (Kristine) and Andy (Kristy); grandchildren, Drew, Max and Harper; brother, Ron (Jeanne); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of Jack's...

Howard Guthmann

Howard Guthmann

Dec 6, 2017

GUTHMANN, HOWARD M. Howard Guthmann, a St. Paul business man, philanthropist, civic activist, education advocate, and mentor to many died on December 6 after a long and wonderful life one week after celebrating his 95th birthday. He practiced accounting with the firm that is now known as Wilkerson Guthmann from 1943 to 2016. His CPA certificate is number 452. Certificates...

Joanne Segelstrom

Joanne Segelstrom

Dec 6, 2017

SEGELSTROM JoAnne E. Age 85, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully December 6, 2017 Preceded in death by loving husband, Richard; parents, Louis and Alfreda; brothers, LeRoy and Kenneth Anderson; and son-in-law, Michael Hanan. She will be sadly missed by daughters, Cheryl (Don) Brugman, Debra (Doug) Phelps and Karen Hanan; grandchildren, Nathan Brugman, Sarah (Patrick) Ly, Kathryn Phelps, Melissa (Justin) Dardis,...