Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Grace Kilmartin

Grace Kilmartin

Mar 5, 2011

Kilmartin, Grace Age 92, of Minneapolis, passed away on March 5, 2011. Preceeded in death by parents, Sam & Grace Kilmartin; brother, Don (Pat) Kilmartin. Survived by her sister, Mary "Mady" Kilmartin; and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10:00 A.M at CHURCH OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, E. 29th St. and 32nd Ave. S., Mpls....

Evelyn Nordeen

Evelyn Nordeen

Mar 5, 2011

Nordeen, Evelyn E. Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother Age 82, longtime resident of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully on March 5, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Bud and daughter, Amy. Survived by children, Quentin (Candy), Ellen (Ted) Kohn and Eric (Julie); 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The family would like to acknowledge her many extended family members, lifelong friends...

Thomas Thomsen

Thomas Thomsen

Mar 5, 2011

White Bear Lake Formerly North Branch and Askov Passed away peacefully on 3/5/11 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by parents, Albert and Minnie and brothers, Bob and Darrell. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty (Sweetie); son, Tim (Maureen) Thomsen, daughters, Nancy (Henry) Lubrant and Tammy (Gary)...

Howard Wilson

Howard Wilson

Mar 4, 2011

Wilson, Howard V. Age 87, of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce; mother, Mildred Waterman; and sister, Fern Zeleznikar. Survived by daughter, Cheryl (Wayne) Moberg; son, Craig (Linda) Wilson; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Howard was a WWII veteran. Member of the Viking Chapter of the Merchant Marine. He served from 1942-1945 on three different ships: SS William...

Mary Chittenden

Mary Chittenden

Mar 3, 2011

Nee Conway Age 89, of Saint Paul Passed away on March 3 rd , 2011.Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas. Survived by her daughter, Laurie (Jim) Logan; son, William Thomas (Anne); grandchildren, Michael (Jen), David (Sarah), and Dan (Eliza) Logan, and Jennifer (Joe) Carver; great-grandchildren, Ella and Jack. A Requiem Mass will be held Monday, 11:00A.M. at ST. PAUL'S...

Marie Voves

Marie Voves

Mar 3, 2011

Marie Ann Voves WWII Navy Eteran Age 95 Long-time St.Paul resident, died March 3, 2011. Born June 18, 1915 on a farm near Fairchild, WI, the youngest and last surviving of 11 children of John and Anna (Werel) Voves. Left home whitle still in her teens and found work in St. Paul as a housekeeper and later at 3M. In...

John Tosney

John Tosney

Mar 2, 2011

Tosney, John H. A�??JackA�?? Veteran of the Korean War Age 80 of Roseville passed away on March 2, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Marie, sisters, Mary Johnson & Elizabeth Bott and brothers, Thomas Jr. & William. Survived by wife of 55 years, Emma; children, Diane, Debi (Scott) PaDelford and James (Brenda); grandchildren, Joshua (Trish) Tosney, Heather Bakken,...

Betty Tesch

Betty Tesch

Mar 2, 2011

Betty Tesch age 75, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond and sister, Peggy Lopez. Survived by sons, Jeffrey and Daniel, dughters in law, Christy and Shelly; 9 grandschildren and 1 great grand daughter, sister Helen, Carol and Judy; brother, Robert. Memeorial service Tues, 5pm at Bradshaw Celebratin of Life Center,...

Richard Abnet

Richard Abnet

Mar 1, 2011

Richard Abnet came to Stillwater in 1961 and began to renovate an old farm and set up his studio in the barn.He became interested in ceramics while studying architecture at the University of Minnesota in 1958, where he received an undergraduate degree in art. He received his Masters in Ceramics at the School for American Craftsmen in New York. He...

Laura Valdez

Laura Valdez

Mar 1, 2011

Valdez, Laura J. Your Love and Generosity Will Be Missed Born November 17, 1967 and passed away March 1, 2011. Survived by mom, Kathy Dorrain (you are my sunshine); brother, Bob Kosman; children, Reanna Valdez, Steven Brooke and Alisha Brooke; granddaughter, Aundrea Valdez; niece, Samantha Kosman; and all other family and friends. A celebration of Laura's life will be held...

Anna Anderson

Anna Anderson

Mar 1, 2011

Anna Anderson, 96 years, of Stillwater passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 1 at Comforts of Home. She was born July 30, 1914, the daughter of Ernest G. Mulfinger and Ruth M. (Cronk) Mulfinger. She graduated from Stillwater High School in 1933. She was married to Ronald M. Anderson on April 16, 1938. She enjoyed her family, church and friends. Preceding...

Roland Lund

Roland Lund

Feb 28, 2011

Lund, Roland Age 92. Roland passed away peacefully on February 28, 2011 with family at his side. His presence and his love will be missed by Gloria, his beloved wife of 43 years, devoted step-daughters: Linda (Steve) Aasen, Susan (Jay) Hoffman, Roxanne (Dan) Murray, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Roland is also survived by three children from a previous...

Douglas Vanek

Douglas Vanek

Feb 27, 2011

Age 63 Of Roseville Passed away after an extended illness on February 27, 2011. Preceded in death by mother, Bernice. Survived by father, Raymond; brother, Matthew; sister, Connie (Steven) Tallen; a nephew and numerous nieces. Doug was a longtime employee of, and faithful volunteer at, Courage Center. Doug loved bowling, his cars and tending to his flower garden. Douglas had...

James Dvorak

James Dvorak

Feb 27, 2011

"Jim" 1926-2011 We've lost another member of the Greatest Generation and WWII Veteran! Preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Bess Dvorak and baby son, Jack, as well as some of his best friends, Sally, Rueben, Max, Arfie and Solo. He'll be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Donna and their 5 children, Mike (Carolyn), Pat (Jim),...

Ferdinand Stoltzmann

Ferdinand Stoltzmann

Feb 27, 2011

Stoltzmann, Ferd Age 93 of Stillwater, formerly Woodbury Died February 27, 2011 Survived by his wife of 67 years, Bernice; children, Ardys (Tom) Pertz, Mary (Dave) Hauch and Doug (Karen); granddaughters, Connie (Mark), Laura (Jon), Karen and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Amanda, Allison and Lily; other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the caring staff of Lakeview Hospice. Funeral...

Gretchen (Bradshaw)

Gretchen (Bradshaw)

Feb 25, 2011

Swenson, Gretchen L. (nee Bradshaw) age 60, of Burr Ridge, IL passed away at home on Friday, February 25, 2011.

She was born October 16, 1950. Gretchen was married to her beloved husband, Curt Swenson, of Oklee, MN for 40 years. Her faith in God and love for others opened their home to family, guests...

Charles Frost

Charles Frost

Feb 25, 2011

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Lavirne Burgett

Lavirne Burgett

Feb 25, 2011

Burgett, Lavirne S. Age 86 of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Alice; brothers, Robert, Bernard, Lawrence and Theodore; and sister, Margaret. Survived by children, Edward and LaVonne; brother, Wilbur; sister, Diane; and other relatives and friends. Service Friday, 10:30 AM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service....

Nancy Jeffers

Nancy Jeffers

Feb 25, 2011

Borstad Jeffers, Nancy Age 72, of Mpls. Nancy entered eternal rest with Jesus on Feb. 25th. Survived by sisters, Yvonne (Doug) Quady and Juanita Vanderpoel; niece, Tammy (Jim Carlson) Quady; nephew, Tim (Lisa) Quady; and special cousins, Bill Gimble and Cathy Pentz. Nancy lived at Camden Care Center for the past 2 A½ years and they had become extended family....

Nick Corbo

Nick Corbo

Feb 23, 2011

Corbo, Nick A. Age 88, of Saint Paul "Hard to Believe" Passed away on February 23rd, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Tony & Josephine; siblings, Eleanor and Eugene. Survived by siblings, Louis, Edith, Lincoln (Stella), and Joyce; many nieces, nephews, and friends. U.S Navy veteran, machinist and artist. Dearly loved and sorely missed. Private family interment.