Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Peter Singer

Peter Singer

Jun 6, 2016

Peter entered into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on June 6, 2016. Preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. Survived by one brother, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, nephews and great grand nieces and nephews. He was known by many as "Uncle Pete". In his younger years he was employed by Swift Packing Co. Pete served in...

James Unger

James Unger

Jun 4, 2016

Jim died June 4th, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Jim was a proud graduate of St. John's Prep, served in the Navy in WWII, and went on to work as a plumber for St. Paul Parks and Rec for 35 years. He was a dedicated lifelong volunteer: Hospice (20 yrs.), Coach, Befriender, ESl Tutor, Dorothy...

Gary Augustine

Gary Augustine

Jun 4, 2016

Augustine, Gary L. Age 64 of Lake Elmo Passed away on June 4, 2016 Preceded in death by parents LeRoy and Dorothy. Survived by siblings, Mark (Bonnie) and Debbie; 5 nieces and nephews; many cousins and friends. Gary was a former employee of Augie's Catering. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 10th at 10AM GUARDIAN ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 8260 4th...

June Jeppesen

June Jeppesen

Jun 4, 2016

Jeppesen June Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Dear Friend Age 86 of Woodbury. Passed away June 4, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Harlen, son Gerald and sister Virginia. Survived by loving children, Kathy (Joe) Dalton and Brian (Diane) Jeppesen; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Katy Fransen. Service Thursday 11 AM at SAINT JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 1975 St. John's Drive,...

Oliver Moen

Oliver Moen

Jun 4, 2016

Moen, Oliver J. Dear father of Hisham (Rebayah) Moen and of Joan (James) Phillips, Carol (Theodore) Politis, and James Nelson. Beloved grandfather of Suraya, Aishah, Aznah, Laura, Peter, and Sophia, and great-grandfather of seven. Devoted husband for 35 years of Betty, who preceded him in death. Having celebrated his 90th birthday on March 6th, Ollie passed away at home, as...

Robert Mellstrom

Robert Mellstrom

Jun 2, 2016

Mellstrom, Robert W. Age 91 of Minneapolis passed away on June 2, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, William and Jennie. Survived by longtime friend, John Jenson; many cousins and friends. Robert retired after 38 years from Burlington Northern Railroad. Service Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3600 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Visitation A½ hour prior to the service....

W. Melin

W. Melin

Jun 1, 2016

Melin, W. Gary Age 79. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 1, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Wallace and Violet. Survived by wife, Jean; daughters, Deanna (Tony) Thompson and Karla (Don) Luce; grandchildren, Joshua and Abbey; siblings, Bennett, Susan (Mike) Beal, and John (Barbara); nieces & nephews and many friends. Service Thursday, June 9, 11 AM...

Mary Wolf

Mary Wolf

Jun 1, 2016

Wolf Mary Etta Age 99 Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on June 1st, 2016 of complications related to heart failure. Mary Etta was born on August 5, 1916. She was preceded in death by husband, Leonard; parents, Louis and Rose Anne Rheaume; son, Thomas; brothers, Monroe, William (Francis), Raymond (Janet, Beverly), George, Robert; sisters, Idella (Floyd), Helen (Florian,...

Steven Nelson

Steven Nelson

May 31, 2016

NELSON, STEVEN ROSS Age 67 of Annandale, MN passed away peacefully May 31, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his father, Erwin Nelson; and aunts and uncles. Survived by his mother, Evie Lever; sisters, Sue (Frank) Sarraillon, Sharon (Jim) Lethert; brother, Mark (Kathy) Nelson; nieces, Stephanie & Ali Nelson; nephew Kyle (Heather) Nelson and Kenlie &...

Justin Oase

Justin Oase

May 31, 2016

Justin Robert Oase Age 23, of Lindstrom, MN Justin was a kind, loving and beautiful person who was loved so much by his family. He loved the outdoors, fly fishing, Colorado, but more than anything, being surrounded by family. Justin was preceded in death by grandfather, John J. Oase. He will be sadly missed by parents, Boyd and Janet; brother,...

Melvin Erickson

Melvin Erickson

May 31, 2016

Erickson, Melvin WWII Veteran Age 93 of St. Paul Passed away on May 31, 2016. Survived by wife of 69 years, Beverly; son, Darryl (Pat); daughter, Bonnie (John) Serpico; grandchildren, Tony, Michael, Michelle, Melissa, Tim (Lynn), James and Madi; and brother, Jerry (Fern). Melvin was an active member of the VFW and American Legion and was a past Legion Commander...

Mariano Stella

Mariano Stella

May 31, 2016

Mariano "Mort" STELLA, age 92 of Maplewood, passed away unexpectedly on May 31. Preceded in death by wife of nearly 70 years, Florence; many siblings. Survived by daughters, Victoria (Darrell) Johnson, Cindy (Tom) Bush, Debbie (Tom) Gebauer; grandchildren, Nicole (John) Kiernan, Heather (Doug) McCoy, Joshua (Kelly) Gebauer, Kacie (Mark) Allen, April O'Hara; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Hailey, Zachary, Savannah, Victoria, Elizabeth, Kendell,...

James Rolling

James Rolling

May 31, 2016

Rolling James Raymond "Jim" Courageously ended his battle July 6, 1938 - May 31, 2016 Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Janet and half brother Bob. Prior to retiring from Ramsey Co., Jim attended Mahtomedi High, then the USMC, where he enjoyed participating in athletics at both. His laugh will be missed. Survived by son, Jim; former wife, JoAnn;...

Harold Lockwood, Jr

Harold Lockwood, Jr

May 30, 2016

Much loved husband, father, and grandfather, Harry passed away on May 30, age 60. He is survived by wife, Laurie; children, Kristina (Terry) Moore, Adam Lockwood, Ryan Lockwood, Lucas (Lisa) Lien, Amber Lien; grandchildren, Angie, Terry, Ava, Madison; many family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Harold, Sr. and Dorothy; brother, Todd; first wife, Beverly. Harry loved being a...

Vince Toensing

Vince Toensing

May 30, 2016

Vincent Christopher Toensing, 38, died unexpectedly Monday May 30th 2016 at St. Johns Hospital in Maplewood. Vincent was born on Feb 9th 1978 in St. Paul MN to Christopher and Laurie (Kotz) Toensing and had a younger sister, Aubrey (Toensing) Rahn. Vincent graduated from Moundsview H.S. ('97) and the Art Institute of Minnesota ('01). He married Christina (Anderson) Toensing on...

Glenn Crain

Glenn Crain

May 30, 2016

CRAIN Glenn J. Age 73, of Stillwater Passed away May 30, 2016 surrounded by family. He will be sadly missed by wife of 51 years, Virginia; children, Angelene Zick, Colene (Mark) Tschoepe, Art (Dawn Deragisch), Shannon (Don) McLaughlin; grandchildren, Angela, Catherine, Danielle, Madison, Margaret, Claire, Jacob, Marie, Max and Donald; great-grandchildren, Hailee, Leland and Madalyn; brother, Jim (Janine) Crain; sister,...

Lorene Youngquist

Lorene Youngquist

May 29, 2016

Youngquist Lorene Wolf Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma Age 89 of White Bear Lake passed away surrounded by family on May 29, 2016. Preceded in death by sister, Elsie Wolf and parents, Alvin and Emma Wolf. Survived by husband of 65 years, Bob; son, John (Susan); daughter, Mary (Dan) Merth; grandchildren, Eric (Jennifer), Cindy (Mike), Scott (Lila) and...

Stanley Frarck

Stanley Frarck

May 29, 2016

Frarck, Stan R. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 29, 2016. Age 81 of St. Paul. Survived by his loving wife, Beverly of 41 years; 7 children; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, June 10th at 11:00AM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice Street at Magnolia. Interment Oakland Cemetery....

Twylla Pfalz

Twylla Pfalz

May 29, 2016

Pfalz Twylla Ann Beloved Wife, Step Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister and Friend Passed away peacefully on May 29, 2016 at the age of 69. Survived by husband, Richard; brother, John Thronson; step-children, Jody (Bob) Kippels, Michael, Jill (Brian) Bean, Dean and Dale (Jen); grandchildren, Sarah (Tony) Warren, Molly (Jeff) Audette, Emily Kippels, Hannah (James) Kelley and Zachary Kippels; Andrew,...

Colleen Dobbs

Colleen Dobbs

May 29, 2016

She had endless patience and a heart of gold, and was a second mother to many. Preceded in death by her parents, Patrick Griffin and Shirley Griffin (McDonough). Survived by her loving husband, Marty; children, Brian (Amber), and Bethany (Andy Taylor); brothers, Pat, Tom, and Danny Griffin; sisters, Maureen, Terri, and Kathy Wilke; stepmom, Jane Griffin, and many cousins and...