Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Patrick VanKampen

Patrick VanKampen

Oct 1, 2023

Patrick "Pat" VanKampen

Age 77 of Saint Paul passed away on Sunday, October 1st, 2023.

 

   He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Rodger and Denny, and his sister Dorothy.

   He will be sadly missed by those who were closest to him; siblings Wanda, Tim, and Terry; many nieces, nephews, children; grandchildren, and beloved friends.

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Vikki Lynn Rensch

Vikki Lynn Rensch

Sep 30, 2023

 

Vikki was born in Minneapolis, MN and died peacefully on September 30, 2023 in Bayport, MN. Vikki is survived by her sister, Jean and Doug Walburg. She is also survived by six sisters-in-law: Karen and Denny Aubin, Pam and Steve Czech, Mary Jo and David Beaudet, Jan and Greg Groberg, Rebecca and Doug Kropelnicki and Nancy and Mike Hanzlik;...

Eloise Grace "Ellie" Ganser

Eloise Grace "Ellie" Ganser

Sep 30, 2023

Age 82, of Stillwater, died peacefully September 30, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, John "Jackie".  She will be sadly missed by daughter, Collene Martin; son, Bernard; grandchildren, Ryan Ganser (Kelly Wilson), David Martin (Carly Nelson) and Samuel Aurelius; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Cassidy, Courtney and Whalen; brothers, Bob and Eddie (Delores) Desroiser; other family and friends. 

Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday,...

Jason Jefferson

Jason Jefferson

Sep 29, 2023

Jason Deleon Jefferson

Age 43, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on September 29, 2023.

 

Jason was well known in his community. His hobbies included customizing & repairing vehicles, he loved old school vehicles, loud bass & rims. He was the life of any party or gathering and enjoyed making people laugh, dancing, rapping, and eating chitlins and cheese.

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Frederick "Fred" Joseph Fox

Frederick "Fred" Joseph Fox

Sep 28, 2023

Frederick "Fred" Joseph Fox, born March 24, 1944, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Coletta (Flanagan) and Fred Fuchs, Jr.  Fred has gracefully departed this earthly realm at the age of 79. Fred, also known as the "Skiing Chemist" and "The Mad Scientist," left us for his final adventure on September 28th, 2023.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Fred...

Wayne Schober

Wayne Schober

Sep 26, 2023

Wayne Schober

 

Age 70 of White Bear Lake

 

Passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 26, 2023.

 

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Elvira; and brother, Charles.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Bobbie; children, Chad (Krista), Jason, Megan; grandchildren, Jared, David, Brooke,...

Ruth Elizabeth "Betty" Hudachek

Ruth Elizabeth "Betty" Hudachek

Sep 23, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth “Betty” Hudachek

Age 98 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023. Betty was born in Chicago, IL. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Stillwater. She volunteered at Lakeview Hospital, St. Paul Children’s Hospital, and was a Befriender to the homebound. Her greatest joy was her family.

Betty is preceded in death by...

Bruce Barten

Bruce Barten

Sep 23, 2023

Bruce Barten   Age 76 of Minneapolis      Bruce Palmer Barten, engineer, lawyer, joke writer, musician, artist, and philosopher died in his home on September 23, 2023. He is survived by his children, Sarah (Daniel) Diaz of Chula Vista, CA, Daniel (Emily) Barten of Eden Prairie, MN, Hannah (Emilio) Santoyo of Las Vegas, NV, Andrew (Jamie) Barten of Minneapolis, MN and their mother, Ann Barten; grandchildren Hunter...

Joseph Robert Haines

Joseph Robert Haines

Sep 22, 2023

 

Joseph Haines, age 72 of StillwaterBeloved husband, dad, and grandpa 

Joe passed away on September 22, 2023 peacefully, and exactly as he had hoped to: at home on his farm, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a man of many interests and talents. His generosity was extended to all who knew him, whether he shared a winning smile,...

Rebecca Louise Johnson Swanson

Rebecca Louise Johnson Swanson

Sep 21, 2023

Rebecca Louise Johnson Swanson of May Township, Minnesota passed away on September 21, 2023 at the age of 62 following a valiant battle with cancer.   Becky was born December 7, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN to the late David and Sharon (Coppin) Johnson of White Bear Lake, MN.   Becky graduated from Mariner High School in White Bear Lake in...

Sally Gehlhoff

Sally Gehlhoff

Sep 21, 2023

 

Sally Gehlhoff (nee Chestnut) passed away at home with family on September 21, 2023 from complications related to cancer treatment having achieved her goal of seeing every grandchild after her diagnosis two months earlier. Sally was born January 13, 1947 in Terre Haute IN.  She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Shirley Chestnut. She is survived...

Wanda Ladwig

Wanda Ladwig

Sep 20, 2023

Wanda Grace (Hane, Roubik) Ladwig

Age 82; passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at her home in Rush City MN.

 

Wanda was born March 23, 1941in St. Paul, Minnesota, to William and Edith Hane. She worked at Armour Packing in South St. Paul until they closed in 1979. She was married to Arlan Ladwig...

Elizabeth Skok

Elizabeth Skok

Sep 20, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Skok,

Age 85 of Saint Paul passed away on Wednesday September 20th 2023.

Betty was born and raised in the Highland Park area to Ervan and Marion Stephens. She is the middle of three; her sister Peg and brother Tony. She proudly attended Derham Hall High School and the College of St. Catherine's with a degree in...

Pat Tebben

Pat Tebben

Sep 19, 2023

Age 83, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully September 19, 2023. 

 

Preceded in death by husband, Vernon.  She will be sadly missed by daughters, Terri (Mark Penman), Tracey (Arthur Nielsen), Marnie (Patrick Farrell) and Koko (Matt Wright); grandchildren, Jacob, Tony, Avery, Anika and Charlotte; and many friends. 

 

Pat was funny and snarky, strong and kind.  She will...

Catherine "Janae" Wilson-Jenkins

Catherine "Janae" Wilson-Jenkins

Sep 17, 2023

Catherine "Janae" Wilson-Jenkins

Age 2, passed away on September 17, 2023.

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

Funeral Services for Janae will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Hazel Park UCC (1831 Minnehaha Ave. E) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Gethsemane...

Mark Fagerness

Mark Fagerness

Sep 17, 2023

Mark James Fagerness

Age 57, of Roseville, passed away September 17, 2023, surrounded by family, after valiantly battling cancer for three years.

Mark was born March 19, 1966, to Joyce (Redenbaugh) and James Fagerness in Minneapolis, MN. He had an insatiable desire to learn, and loved to share his knowledge with others. Early on, he read every book...

Saw Koo

Saw Koo

Sep 17, 2023

Saw Koo

 

Saw Koo, aged 66, left this world peacefully on September 17, 2023 at St. John's hospital with his family by his side.

   Saw was born on January 1st, 1958, in Burma, to Oo Lah Pala and Pee Taw. Saw's favorite hobby growing up was drawing, he was very good at it.

   In 1970, Saw met...

Francis Joseph "Frank" Rheinberger

Francis Joseph "Frank" Rheinberger

Sep 17, 2023

Francis J. Rheinberger, 73, of Stillwater, MN died September 17, 2023. Frank graduated from Stillwater High School in 1968 before going on to the University of Minnesota and Hamline School of Law. He practiced law in Stillwater for over 40 years and served on multiple Washington County committees.   Frank was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and...

Kenneth Hochule

Kenneth Hochule

Sep 15, 2023

Kenneth Hochule

Age 90, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023. Ken was a retired firefighter, a veteran of the Korean War, and a Free Mason for 50 years.

Ken was preceded in death by his first wife, Eileen; brothers, Tom and Howard; parents, Fred and Esther; granddaughter, Megan; and daughter-in-law, Beth.

He is survived by...