Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Carol Ellen Anderson

Carol Ellen Anderson

Jan 13, 2024

Carol Ellyn Anderson

Age 103 of Bayport

Passed away on January 13, 2024. Carol was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and retired from Andersen Windows. Preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; son, Preston; parents, John and Sarah Henderson; brother, Merit; daughter-in-law, Renate Anderson. Survived by her sons, Geoffry, Brian, and Blake (Patricia Thatcher); grandchildren, Betsy and Ron; sister-in-law, Betty; cousins, Lillian...

Thea Marie Dembley

Thea Marie Dembley

Jan 12, 2024

Service Pending

Bernard "Ben" Nieters

Bernard "Ben" Nieters

Jan 12, 2024

Age 77, of White Bear Lake, passed away from liver disease on January 12, 2024.

Ben grew up in Anoka, MN, was a multi-sport athlete at Anoka High School, graduating in 1964. He attended Augsburg University and then received an engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. He later received an MBA from St. Thomas University. Ben spent his entire...

Dr. William Joseph "Joe" Reed

Dr. William Joseph "Joe" Reed

Jan 12, 2024

June 27, 1958—January 12, 2024

Joe was born June 27, 1958 in St. Paul to Sonny and Lola Reed.  He attended St. Agnes Grade School and High School, graduating from St. Agnes High School in 1976, where his love of music was sparked.  It was in choir that Joe first noticed Michelle Enney in the soprano section, and their love story began.  Joe...

Emily Tha

Emily Tha

Jan 12, 2024

Emily Tha

Age 72 of Saint Paul, passed away on January 12, 2024.

 

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;

and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all thy ways acknowledge him,

and he shall direct thy paths.

 

 

Funeral services for Emily Tha will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 AM at K'Nyaw...

Jerome Paul Driscoll

Jerome Paul Driscoll

Jan 12, 2024

Jerome P. DriscollAge 81 of Lake Elmo, MNJerome “Jerry” Driscoll died peacefully on January 12, 2024, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. Jerry was born in St. Paul, MN on October 24, 1942, and took great pride in being an “Eastsider” for nearly 45 years before moving to Lake Elmo. Jerry was preceded...

David Meis

David Meis

Jan 11, 2024

David Eugene Meis

David Eugene Meis died peacefully on January 11, 2024, in Chaska, Minnesota. 

David was born on February 7, 1995, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Robert and Holly (Borchart) Meis. David attended Sioux City schools until moving to the Minneapolis area upon graduation. David attended Minnesota Community and Technical College and then the University of Minnesota where he earned his...

Jean Lipke

Jean Lipke

Jan 11, 2024

Age 86, of North Oaks, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on January 11, 2024.

Jean loved music from a young age and it touched every part of her life. She shined as the lead vocalist in many local productions, took center stage in the University of Minnesota's theater program, including performing for multiple years on...

Howard Andrea

Howard Andrea

Jan 11, 2024

Howard Frederick AndreaAugust 3, 1937 - January 11, 2024

Howard Frederick Andrea, age 86, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning, January 11, 2024. Howard was born on August 3, 1937, in Buffalo, Minnesota, and moved to St. Paul with his family at age 5.

He attended grade school at the Church of St. Mary and...

Steven R. Montgomery

Steven R. Montgomery

Jan 10, 2024

Steven R. Montgomery

Age 76 of Maplewood, passed away on January 10, 2024.



Family is composing an obituary which you will be able to read here.



Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Edwin F. Menze, Jr.

Edwin F. Menze, Jr.

Jan 9, 2024

Of Arden Hills and Woodbury, passed away Jan 9, surrounded by family. Born in Atchison, KS, he moved to the Twin Cities as a young boy, and graduated from University High School and the University of Minnesota. A programmer, Ed helped Dayton's enter the computer age, and had a long tenure at Scientific Computers. An avid outdoorsman, Ed built a...

Gerald Bjork

Gerald Bjork

Jan 9, 2024

Livestream of Service will be available here:https://boxcast.tv/channel/gerald-alan-bjork-service-ozl4lbhitadyv79luppa--------------------

Gerald "Gerry" Bjork

age 81 of Houlton, WI and Stillwater, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Lucille Bjork; brother Larry; and sister JoAnn Larson. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 29 years Sue; children of Gerry and...

Kenneth Joseph Streiff

Kenneth Joseph Streiff

Jan 8, 2024

Age 94, of Lake Elmo, passed away January 8, 2024.  

Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Lillian.  

Ken was a veteran of the Korean War and was a Purple Heart Recipient.  He was a lifelong member of St. Lucas Community Church and will be missed.  

Service Monday, January 22, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at ST. LUCAS COMMUNITY...

Lauren Cluckey

Lauren Cluckey

Jan 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lauren Paul Cluckey, who was born on August 25, 1950, and passed away on January 6, 2024, in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, United States.

Lauren was preceded in death by his father Leroyed Cluckey and mother Elaine Cluckey, siblings: Marlys May, Marlene Johnson, Marvin Warner, Leroy Cluckey, and Lloyd...

James "Jim" "Willis" Plante

James "Jim" "Willis" Plante

Jan 6, 2024

James “Jim” “Willis” Plante, 86, passed away early Saturday morning, January 6th, 2024, in Stillwater, MN. During the final days, Jim was surrounded by his loving family and received exceptional care from the caregivers at The Estates of Greeley and Hospice of the Midwest.

James Walter Willis Plante was born in Gentilly Township, near Crookston, MN, on July 8th, 1937,...

Andrew Steven Brahy

Andrew Steven Brahy

Jan 6, 2024

Andrew Steven Brahy

Age 39 of Lake Elmo

Born on November 2, 1984. Died January 6, 2024.

Andrew was an avid sport lover from a young age. He was a diehard Miami Dolphin fan along with the MN Twins and MN Wild. Andrew enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially at his two cabins. He mostly loved his title...

Robert Dreher

Robert Dreher

Jan 5, 2024

Robert “Bob” Dreher died unexpectedly on Monday, January 8th, 2024 at the age of 56. He will be sadly missed by his sister Julie (George) Tatro, children Zachary Dreher and Sydney (Jason) McKee, and their mother, Jennifer Dreher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joan and Irving Dreher.

Originally established by his father Irving, Bob worked as owner...

Delmar Jensen

Delmar Jensen

Jan 5, 2024

 

Delmar Jorgen Jensen

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather

At the age of 91, Delmar died on January 5, 2024, in Woodbury, Minnesota. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith (Eric) Pederson; grandchildren, David (Jenna) Pederson, Michelle King; great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Gracia, Charlotte, Janie Lynn. Daughter, Melanie (Lonnie) Bjorgan; grandchildren, Eric (Yuliya) Bjorgan, Kirsten Bjorgan. Daughter, Melissa (Larry)...

Mary Buckentin

Mary Buckentin

Jan 5, 2024

Mary Buckentin

Age 94 of Stillwater passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5th, 2024.

She will be sadly missed by her husband of 75 years Harold; children Betsy Brandl and Don(Mary) Buckentin; grandchildren Marissa(Doug) and Katy(Blair); and great grandson Blaise.

She is preceded in death by her eldest son Willard.

She and Harold were founding and...

Thais Marie O'Shea

Thais Marie O'Shea

Jan 5, 2024

O’Shea, Thais Marie Age 79, of Minneapolis, peacefully passed away January 5, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by daughters, Rebecca (Terry) O’Brien, and Leah (Brett) Woods; grandchildren, Emma, Terrance, William, Audrey, Brett Jr, Joseph, Isaac, and Violet; sisters, Carol Rivendell, Catherine (Tom) Bors; and brother, John Price; as well as many other family members and friends.

Thais grew...

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