Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Vera Kumerow

Vera Kumerow

Sep 24, 2017

Vera Florence (Olson) Kumerow Vera Florence Kumerow passed away Sept. 24, 2017, two days before her 86th birthday. Having endured complications from heart failure for several months, she died peacefully, "when this ol' body had enough," she said. Vera was born Sept. 26, 1931, in May Township. The youngest of William and Florence Olson's three children, Vera grew up learning...

Evelyn Peterson

Evelyn Peterson

Sep 23, 2017

Evelyn V. Peterson age 101 died on September 23, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Franklin; daughter, Nan; parents and her best friend, Dorothy. Survived by children, Roger (Darlene), Gary (Suzanne), Jeff (Sharon) and Jodi (Kim) Olson; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Beety and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the caring staff at Croixdale. Visitation...

Gary Simonson

Gary Simonson

Sep 21, 2017

Simonson, Gary Richard 70, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness surrounded by family on 9/21/2017 in St. Paul, MN. Gary was born on August 23, 1947 in Bayport, MN to Elmer & Betty Simonson. In 1969, Gary married Marilyn (Polnau) and together they raised Todd & Rebecca. Gary is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Todd; daughter, Rebecca and...

Margery Claessens

Margery Claessens

Sep 21, 2017

Claessens, Margery (Marge) Ann, Age 80. Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 21. Marge was born on September 11, 1937, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Tony and Rose (Terrian) Hammerling. She was the oldest of five siblings and a graduate of Central High School in ND. She moved to the Twin Cities where she met John Claessens...

Jaye Pothen

Jaye Pothen

Sep 20, 2017

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

Sandra Capra

Sandra Capra

Sep 20, 2017

CAPRA Sandra (nee Schoenrock) Age 67 of Oakdale Passed away peacefully on September 20, 2017 Loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and Oma. Preceded in death by father, Chester Schoenrock; mother and father-in-law, Marie and Carl Capra; sister, Diane Misgen; and sister-in law, Carlene Paddock. Survived by loving husband of 46 years Gregory; children, Shawn (Candy) Capra, Shannon (Jeff) Chase, Nicole...

Geraldine Chandler

Geraldine Chandler

Sep 19, 2017

Preceded in death by grandchildren, Latara and Tramar. Survived by children, Judy, Roy and David (Jennifer) and grandchildren, Starsha, Isiah and Vanessa. Memorial Service Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11AM at Hope for the Nations Church, 1510 Payne Avenue, St. Paul. Service Hope for the Nations Church 1510 Payne Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55130 Saturday, September 30, 2017 11:00 AM

Chee Yang

Chee Yang

Sep 19, 2017

Service Bradshaw Rice Street Location 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, September 29, 2017 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Joan Hilton

Joan Hilton

Sep 19, 2017

HILTON Joan Marie Age 63, of Grant Passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on September 19, 2017. Preceded in death by father, W. Patrick Conroy and father-in-law, Frank Hilton. She will be sadly missed by husband, Cliff; sons, Elliot and Tony (Erin); grandchildren, Audrey and Brianna; mother, Dorothe Conroy; siblings, Mary (Bob) Johnson, Ona Conroy, Ann Conroy, Maureen (Jerome)...

Marion Johnson

Marion Johnson

Sep 18, 2017

Age 91, of Chaska, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on September 18th, 2017. Survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Arthur; children, Jeffrey (Debra), Joni (Geoffrey) Bohleen, Jay (Karen); seven grandchildren, Brianna (Ross) and Brooke Johnson, Abigail, Kelsey (Thor), and Drew Bohleen, Christina and Caroline Johnson; and sister, Roene Schonberg. Marion was a graduate of the...

Robert Sivertsen

Robert Sivertsen

Sep 18, 2017

Funeral Home White Bear 4600 Greenhaven Dr White Bear, MN 55127

Beatrice Jackle

Beatrice Jackle

Sep 17, 2017

Beatrice Norell Jackle, of Stillwater, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sept 17, 2017. Born June 12, 1931 in Midlothian, IL, Bea enjoyed family, faith and friends. She loved the outdoors: golfing, skiing and biking. She was an avid reader. When she was young Bea moved from Illinois to Minneapolis with her family. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in...

Marilyn Nelsen

Marilyn Nelsen

Sep 17, 2017

Nelsen Marilyn Christine April 22, 1932 September 17, 2017 Passed away at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater surrounded by her family. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister in law and aunt. She is preceded in death by parents, Louis & Edith Larson; sons, Gregory and David; nephew, Todd and nephew in law, Lance. Survived by husband, Bill; son, John...

Joyce Ells

Joyce Ells

Sep 17, 2017

ELLS (Stefan), Joyce Ann Joyce, a talented artist, medical technologist & medical researcher, passed away 9/17/2017 at the age of 83. Joyce was born in Crow Wing County, MN, 11/21/1933 to Milo John Stefan and Myrtle Louise Erickson. She had a lifetime passion for creating things with her hands: watercolor painting, pottery, weaving and so much more. Joyce did research...

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Sep 16, 2017

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

Roland Dietz

Roland Dietz

Sep 16, 2017

Roland F. Dietz After a steadfast and devoted life, Roland Francis Dietz died on September 16, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul, MN. He was a long-time resident of the Stillwater, MN area residing most recently at Oak Ridge Apartments. Roland was born to Reinhold and Alpha (Olson) Dietz along with his twin brother Robert on November 1, 1932...

Patricia Haase

Patricia Haase

Sep 15, 2017

Haase ( nee Kreft ) Patricia Susan Beloved daughter, wife, mom and grandma. Age 57, of Oakdale. Born September 11, 1960. Passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 15, 2017. Preceded in death by in laws, Elmer and Ruth Haase. Survived by her devoted husband, Daryl; children, Jessica (Matthew) Buck, Matthew Haase and Michael Haase; cherished grandchildren, Kaylie,...

Johnnie Franzen

Johnnie Franzen

Sep 15, 2017

Franzen, Johnnie M. Age 90, of Mpls., passed away on September 15, 2017. Preceded in death by husband Donald Franzen. Survived by children Donna, Joyce, Gwen, and David; grandchildren Stan, Rachael, Jason, and Sara; great-grandchildren Kyra and Chase. Known to many as "Granny," one of her greatest joys was her grandchildren. She was a retired Med Nurse from Augustana, member...

Gerald Houle

Gerald Houle

Sep 15, 2017

Gerald "Jerry" Houle Age 80 Of St. Paul Passed away surrounded by family on September 15, 2017. Survived by wife, Barbara; children, David, John, Michael (Denise), Diana (Chris), Debbie (Dean), Nicholas (Sonia) and Jerry; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Donald (Marlys); and uncle, Melvin (Celeste). Private Funeral Services. Memorials preferred to The American Red Cross or The Dorothy Day Center.

Deloris Guist

Deloris Guist

Sep 15, 2017

GUIST Deloris Age 93, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully September 15, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, James; son-in-law, George Marquardt; 1 brother and 3 sisters. Loving mother of Pamela Marquardt and Kathleen (James) Hinrichs-Pence. Loving grandmother of Mike (Ronette) Ferrick, Jennifer (Marc) Porupsky, Karen Magnuson, Shelly Marquardt and Heather Marquardt. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Crystal...