Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Sharon Lee Baker

Sharon Lee Baker

Sep 17, 2024

With great sadness we share the passing of our beloved mother. Sharon was selfless throughout her life, always putting others first and never asking for anything in return. She cherished her children and close friends. She sacrificed greatly and loved wholeheartedly, ensuring others had plenty while she went without. To her children, she was equal parts mother, father, grandparent, coach...

Francis G. "Bud" Vadner

Francis G. "Bud" Vadner

Sep 16, 2024

Age 93, of Bayport, passed away September 16, 2024.

Preceded in death by wife, Rose; and granddaughter, Amber Vadner. 

Survived by children, Scott (Susan), Dale (Donna) and Cory (Janet); grandchildren, Shane, Spencer, Skyler, Sierra, Curtis, Riley and Corrina; great-grandchildren, Caelen, Braelen, Nathan, Aiden and Roman; other family and friends. 

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 14, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at CHURCH OF ST....

James H. Duncan

James H. Duncan

Sep 16, 2024

Age 82, of Stillwater, died peacefully on September 16, 2024, from dementia. 

Beloved father and friend to son Gregory and daughter-in-law Jennifer, and loving grandfather to Emma and James Scott.

While Jimmy spent most of his life in Minnesota, he would proudly say he was raised in Tennessee. A natural salesperson who as a child once sold corsages to Elvis in Memphis,...

Nancy Ruth (Johnsen) Martin

Nancy Ruth (Johnsen) Martin

Sep 15, 2024

Nancy Ruth (Johnsen) Martin, age 81 passed away peacefully September 15, 2024. She was born in 1942 in Tyler, MN to Oliver (Ole) and Ruby. Growing up in such a small community and working at her father's hardware store in neighboring Arco remained at her core throughout her life. She often celebrated having a connection to her family's history in...

Marcella Scroggins

Marcella Scroggins

Sep 14, 2024

Marcella Delores Scroggins

Born on May 9, 1953 and passed away on September 14, 2024 at the age of 71, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Marcella was born in St. Paul Minnesota to Luther Fulford and Gloria Bunn (Roberts). She attended St. Paul Central High school, and always worked hard for her family. She worked for 3M for over 3 years...

Sandra Sheldon

Sandra Sheldon

Sep 14, 2024

Sandra (Sandi) Caroline Sheldon, born July 5, 1958, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Thomas and Donna (Weis) Sheldon, died September 14, 2024, in Woodbury, Minnesota, of Lewy Body Dementia. She was 66.

Sandi's father was a military officer; she moved 13 times to various states and countries before graduating from Woodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge, Virginia.

She...

Richard E. "Dick" Walsh

Richard E. "Dick" Walsh

Sep 13, 2024

Dick E. Walsh, 89 of Lake Elmo, MN died September 13, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Edward B. Walsh and Cecilia (nee Wolkerstorfer) Walsh, and sister, Joan M. Walsh.

He was a proud grandson of immigrants George Julius Wolkerstorfer, a tinsmith by trade and Barbara M. Jung Wolkerstorfer, who arrived in the U.S from Hungary and Austria. Dick described his grandmother...

John Ritchie Martin

John Ritchie Martin

Sep 12, 2024

John "Ritchie" Martin, Age 74 of Vadnais Heights

Passed away at home on September 12, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Susan; sister, Kathleen Gavin; and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lois.

Ritchie had a long management career with Ground Round restaurants. He was an avid fan of all sports: the...

Michael Jendro

Michael Jendro

Sep 11, 2024

Michael Wayne Jendro was born on November 12, 1947, the

firstborn to Edwin and Violet (Johnson) Jendro, in Minneapolis,

MN. He attended St. Helena Catholic Grade School and

graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1965. Soon thereafter,

Mike moved to Pikesville, Maryland and joined the Sacred Heart

Monastery of Trinitarian Friars. Eventually leaving the

brotherhood, he made his way to Michigan and worked there for

a time...

Gary Melin Koehler

Gary Melin Koehler

Sep 11, 2024

Koehler, Gary M.

Passed away September 11, 2024, Age 88. Preceded in death by wife, Donna; parents, Gerhard and Hazel; brother, Dale. Survived by sons, Kurt (Lara) and Kent (Shawn); sister, Susan Finseth; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Long term employee of State of Minnesota Department of Human Services with 30+ years of service to the citizens of MN. Beloved...

Joyce Ritz

Joyce Ritz

Sep 10, 2024

A Celebration of Life

Joyce Marie (Peterson) Ritz, a vibrant soul who brought joy and entertainment to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, at the age of 81.

Known for her infectious laughter and zest for life, Joyce (aka Ma Ritz, Mirtz, Pete) was the quintessential hostess with the mostest and the life of the...

Patricia Porter

Patricia Porter

Sep 9, 2024

Patricia Ann Porter, known affectionately as "Pat" to her friends and family, passed away on September 09th, 2024, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota at the age of 59.

In loving memory of a beautiful soul who spread joy and kindness wherever she went, Patricia Ann Porter was born on April 04th, 1965, in Claxton, Georgia, to Annie Lee Calhoun and Charles...

George Ficocello

George Ficocello

Sep 9, 2024

George had a big heart with an endless capacity to love. If you were in need of a friend, or were down on your luck, you could count on George. If you wanted a laugh or someone to play golf with, you could count on George. If you needed to feed hundreds of people with homemade sausage, you could count...

Raw Lay

Raw Lay

Sep 8, 2024

Raw Lay

Age 34 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on September 8, 2024.

The service for Mr. Raw Lay will be held on Tuesday, September 24 at 11:00 AM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Elmhurst Cemetery in Saint Paul.

Debra Woods

Debra Woods

Sep 8, 2024

Debra Ann Woods, was born on May 23, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the age of 64. Her life journey was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and an unbreakable spirit.



Debbie, as she was known to those close to her, worked at NDI Industries and Lifeworks,...

Douglas Sontag

Douglas Sontag

Sep 8, 2024

Douglas Sontag (71) passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 while surrounded by his family.

Douglas is a generous soul, a caregiver and protector of those he loves. He has a strong work ethic and a deep love for his family and friends.

A loving husband to Diane, married for 41 years. He is a pillar of strength and support for his...

Guy Coursolle

Guy Coursolle

Sep 8, 2024

Guy G Coursolle

Age 96 of White Bear Township passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on September 8, 2024. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Thompson; parents, Nazard and Rocena Coursolle; daughter, Mary Marthaler; son-in-law, Lou Adornato; daughter-in-law, Cindy Coursolle; sister, Joan; brother-in-law, Vern Cafarella.

He will be deeply missed by wife of 58 years, MaryEtta...

Earle L. Kask

Earle L. Kask

Sep 7, 2024

Age 101 of Lake Elmo

Passed away on September 7, 2024 at St. Croix Health and Rehab in New Richmond, WI. Earle served in the Navy as a pilot for 6 years. During that time, he flew missions in the Pacific during WWII. He worked for Swift & Co in South St. Paul for 28 years. Following that, he worked at...

Linda Ann Ringwelski

Linda Ann Ringwelski

Sep 7, 2024

Ringwelski, Linda Ann

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Ann Ringwelski from her courageous battle of colon/rectal cancer at 8:05 am, September 7, 2024. She left this world peacefully at Our Lady of Peace Hospice. Linda was the beloved wife of Richard Andor, with whom she shared a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished...

William Olson

William Olson

Sep 7, 2024

William "Bill" Olson

Age 75 of Saint Paul passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 of Alzheimers.

He was preceded in death by parents Bernard and Shirley; brothers Dennis, Tommy, and Vernon; sister Maureen; and brother-in-law Don Anderson.

He will be sadly missed by his cherished wife of over 30 years, Kathy; children William Jr. and Sara; step-children Patrice Husak(Brian Pearson), Gina(Jeff) Baumann,...

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