Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Mar 26, 2012

Nelson, Ruth M. Age 97, formerly of Edina. Passed into eternal peace on March 26, 2012. She was a woman of strong faith in God. She approached life with a kind heart for all. She was preceded in death by loving husband, Earl and daughter, Susan. She is survived by her daughters, Patty Hanson (Don), and Nancy Petersen (Jerry); 6...

Duane Kendrick

Duane Kendrick

Mar 26, 2012

Kendrick, Duane "Wick" Age 69 of Stillwater Joined The Lord March 26, 2012. Preceded in death by his wife, Marylou and parents, Duane and Beatrice. Survived by daughters, Tami (Paul) Sark and Tina (Kevin) Hill; grandchildren, Scott and Paige; step-children, Doug (Connie), Angie (Michael), Monica (Bob), Collette (Troy); brother, David (Marilyn), sisters, Pat (Rick) and Janet (Larry); 11 grandchildren, Jeremy...

James Ash

James Ash

Mar 26, 2012

Service Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Monday, April 2, 2012 10:30 AM Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Monday, April 2, 2012 1:00 PM

Gary Krepis

Gary Krepis

Mar 26, 2012

Krepis, Gary S. Beloved Brother, Age 66 Retiree of Minnesota Air Passed away suddenly on March 21, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Steven and Ann. Survived by brother, Ronald (Marilyn); niece, Karen (Steven) Swanstrom; nephew, Carl Krepis; great-nieces, Karissa and Shanna; cousins; and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 2, 11:00 A.M. at BRADSHAW, 4600...

Ruth Roth

Ruth Roth

Mar 25, 2012

Ruth Marie Roth (Grove) of St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully on March 25th, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was 91. Ruth was born to the late Dora and Clarence Grove in St. Paul, MN. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Melvin and her sister Caryl. Survived by her children: Ronald (Margaret) Roth, Caryl (Larry) Abdo,...

Betty Kommerstad

Betty Kommerstad

Mar 25, 2012

Kommerstad, Betty L. Age 82, of Edina. Passed away March 25, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Earl; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers. Survived by sons, Daryl (Pamela), Bryce (Linda), and Bryan (Linda); grandchildren, Jeff, Erin (Marty), Sean, Nicole (Korwin), and Jordan; great grandchild, Gavin; sister, Shirley Rolling; and other relatives and friends. Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Association....

Vicki Zellner

Vicki Zellner

Mar 24, 2012

Zellner, Vicki Rae nee Pfuhl Age 55 ~ Of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 3/24/12 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by loving husband, Mark; children, Tori Pfuhl, Jimmy (Sarah) Kyro and Jessie (Derek) Dunn; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Bobby and Pauly (Caryl) Pfuhl; other family and friends. Service Wednesday, 11:00 A.M. at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice...

Rita Hawkinson

Rita Hawkinson

Mar 24, 2012

Hawkinson, Rita C. Age 67, lost her struggle with cancer on March 24, 2012. Survived by daughter, Karen Hawkinson; sister, Paulette Tippins; long-time friend, Joyce Lundberg; nieces and nephews. Among her many joys she enjoyed reading, gardening with her daughter, and spoiling her grand-pets. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, 7:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha...

Matthew Morgan

Matthew Morgan

Mar 22, 2012

Morgan, Matthew J. Age 47 of Mpls, died March 22, 2012. 7 PM Wake at All Saints Episcopal Indian Mission, 3044 Longfellow Avenue, Mpls . The Wake will continue 6 PM Monday until the 11 AM Funeral on Tuesday at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cass Lake, MN. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South 612-724-3621 Service Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South...

Esther Schau

Esther Schau

Mar 22, 2012

Schau, Esther M. (Carlson) Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Age 92, of Stillwater. Passed away on March 22, 2012 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by first husband, Warren Carlson; second husband, Richard Schau; and siblings, Manley, Chet, Inga, Lloyd, Stella, Norma, and Hazel. Survived by children, Lee (Joan) Carlson, Delphian (Dick) Waalen, Barry Carlson, Celeste (Ron) Lee, Rick Carlson;...

Rich Salzbrenner

Rich Salzbrenner

Mar 21, 2012

Salzbrenner, Rich Loving Husband, Dad, Bampa & Friend Rich joined his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2012. He fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. He was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Phyllis; and father-in-law, Don Carlson. Those who lovingly shared his life include his wife of 39 years, Renee; daughters, Stacey (Mike)...

Sophia Elliott

Sophia Elliott

Mar 20, 2012

None Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Tuesday, March 27, 2012 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Service Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:00 AM

Ben Vono

Ben Vono

Mar 20, 2012

Vono, Ben Age 93, of Bayport Formerly of White Bear Lake Ben was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born in Curinga, Italy in 1918 and emigrated to the United States at age 3. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving primarily in Europe and North Africa. Ben and his family were charter members of Christ The King...

Muriel Lawson

Muriel Lawson

Mar 20, 2012

Lawson, Muriel Edith A beautiful soul has left us. Muriel Edith Lawson, 94, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on March 20, 2012. She was loved by all who knew her and a great blessing to her beloved family and countless friends and acquaintances over the years. Born in St. Paul, she lived most of her life in Minnesota and California...

Kenneth Phillips, Jr

Kenneth Phillips, Jr

Mar 19, 2012

PHILLIPS, KENNETH W., JR. Age 63 of Aitkin, formerly of Mpls. Passed away surrounded by family on March 19, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth, Sr; brother, Michael; and great-niece, Maya. Survived by sons, Kenneth, III (Jean) and Kelly (Jessica); grandchildren, Luke, Bryn, Cade and Aiden; mother, Beatrice; siblings, Cheri (Wayne) Wright, Patrick (Kathy), James, Lisa and David (Toni);...

Duc Nguyen

Duc Nguyen

Mar 18, 2012

Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM Service Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:00 AM

John Slagle

John Slagle

Mar 18, 2012

Slagle, John Robert Loving Husband, Dad & Grandpa Age 60, of Lakeland, left us too soon, surrounded by his family after a 4 year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Cecilia; and brother, Daniel. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 38 years, Vicki (nee Trooien); sons, Michael J. (Arianne), Benjamin P. (Alicia) and...

Sophia Godbout

Sophia Godbout

Mar 17, 2012

Godbout, Sophia E. March 16, 1922 - March 17, 2012 The Butterfly Lady Surrounded by her loving family, Sophia fell asleep in the arms for her Lord one day after her 90th birthday. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Medric F. Godbout. Sophia is survived by her loving daughters, Yvonne Ermirio (Carlo "Tony") of Port Charlotte,...

Lucille Harris

Lucille Harris

Mar 16, 2012

No obituary Visitation Christ Lutheran Church 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Criox, MN Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Christ Lutheran Church 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Criox, MN Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:00 AM Cemetery Pine Lawn Cemetery Rapid City, SD Monday, March 26, 2012

Rodolfo Velazquez

Rodolfo Velazquez

Mar 16, 2012

Velazquez, Rodolfo Ricardo Joyful Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Friend and Mentor Rudy, age 62 of St. Paul died unexpectedly on March 16, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents Leopoldo and Victoria, his sister Roselia, his brother Roger, and Mother-in-Law Hortencia Suarez. He is survived by his wife Margarita; children Ricardo (Michael), Eddie (Cristin), Pavel (Arianna), Michaela; grandchildren, Nicholas, Santiago, Elsie...