Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

David Thiede

David Thiede

Jul 8, 2004

Thiede, David A. Loving Dad, Son, Brother and Uncle Age 56, of Afton, passed away peacefully July 8th on Northern Lights Lake, Canada. Preceded in death by mother, Irene. Will be missed by daughters, Lucia and Anna; also missed by Joe (Janet) and Susie Beacom and Rae Thiede; father, Martin (Mary Jane), sisters, Gwen, Liz and Denise; brother, Martin; nieces,...

Helen Champion

Helen Champion

Jul 7, 2004

Loving Mom, Grandma, Gramdma-Great June 6, 1913-July 7, 2004 Passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Preceded in death by husband, Samuel P., Sr.; sons, Wayne W. and Roger T. Survived by children, Samuel P., Jr. (Sue), Joyce Thalacker (Mark), Keith (Kathy); 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10:30 A.M. at CHURCH OF ST BERNARD, 197 West Geranium. Interment...

Dianne Bolling

Dianne Bolling

Jul 6, 2004

No obituary notice at this time.

Thomas Bradley

Thomas Bradley

Jul 6, 2004

Bradley, Thomas J., Jr., age 85 of So Mpls. Died peacefully at home on July 6, 2004. Member of Crosstown Ev. Covenant Church, Braden Lodge #168 AF & AM Scottish Rite, Zuhrah Shrine, American Legion Post 435 and VFW Post 5555. Army Veteran WWII serving in North Africa. Retired in 1978 as MSGT USAF. Preceded in death by wife, Trudi...

Mark Collette

Mark Collette

Jul 3, 2004

Collette Mark A. age 53 of Burnsville, accidently on July 3, 2004 in Bemidji, Mn. US Navy Vietnam veteran. Preceded in death by father, Lionel. Survived by loving wife, Jeri; son, Ryan; daughter; Nicole; mother, Rebel (Jim) Schmidt; brother, David; very special friends, Bob and Dorothy and countless other relatives and friends. The family wishes to acknowledge the special friendships...

Mary Baltzer

Mary Baltzer

Jul 3, 2004

Beloved Wife and Mother Age 51, of White Bear Lake, passed away after an 8 year struggle with cancer at home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2004. Mary Lee volunteered for various organizations, including the Lakeaires PTO, White Bear Lake Rotary, the American Cancer Society and St. Mary of the Lake. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Maczka;...

Francis Sommers

Francis Sommers

Jun 30, 2004

Veteran of WWII Resident of Rice Street Area Age 85. Passed away June 30, 2004.Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Laura Sommers; loving wife, Mary (Sladek). Survived by brothers, Joseph Sommers, Ronald (Diane) Sommers; sisters, Dolores Landucci, Arlene (Gordon) Studeman, Betty Koneczny, and Donna Ricci. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday July...

C. Norquist

C. Norquist

Jun 30, 2004

Norquist, C. William "Bill" age 91 of South Minneapolis. Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by wife, Gladys. Survived by children, Bill (Marie) Norquist and Cheryl (Dennis) Bostrom; grandchildren, John, Nathan, Sarah and Paul; great-granddaughter, Olivia. Service Tuesday 1 p.m. at AUGUSTANA HOME CHAPEL 1007 East 14TH Street. Valet parking available. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation 1...

Franklin Firesteel

Franklin Firesteel

Jun 30, 2004

Firesteel, Franklin Dean. In loving memory. Born on March 26, 1953 and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 30, 2004 at the age of 51. Franklin was a Native Dakota Language Teacher at the University of MN. He was known to his family and friends as an artist, poet, traditional dancer, master beadworker and writer. He is preceded...

Nils Nerison

Nils Nerison

Jun 29, 2004

Nerison, Nils U., age 93, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2004. Preceded in death by wife, Emily and grandson, Mark. Survived by son, Carl (Gina) Nerison, Barbara (Kenneth) Paulovich, and Audrey (Richard) Ludwig; grandchildren, LeAnn, Katie, Robert, Carla, John, Paul, Kecia, Kyler, Karen and Eric; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, David, Sean, Kristen, Austin, Marie, Sydney Ann, Marcus, Jackson and Zachary....

James Lynch

James Lynch

Jun 29, 2004

Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Brother Proud Irishman Age 79, of St. Paul. Passed away surrounded by his family on June 29, 2004. Preceded in death by parents, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Beloved husband of Rosie; beloved father of Randy and Sandy (Scott) Nadeau; grandfather of Derek and Abigail; brother of Irene Eller, Andrenee Lynch, Renee Malinski, Helen (Robert)...

Helen Tolendoski

Helen Tolendoski

Jun 28, 2004

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Age 80 of St. Paul on June 28, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Francis. Survived by son, Robert Noren; daughter, Debbie Tolendoski; grandchildren, Becky (Jason), Leah (Jaired), and Brian; great-grandson, Vinnie. Service Wednesday 11:00AM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at Magnolia. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service. Bradshaw 1078 Rice...

Gregory Kassuelke

Gregory Kassuelke

Jun 28, 2004

Kassuelke Gregory T. Age 57. Loving Father, Devoted Companion On this day June 28, 2004 Greg sailed away under clear skies on a Beam Reach and reached out and touched the face of God. Preceded in death by parents, Leander and Elda; baby brother Steven. Survived by sons, Shay of Cold Spring, and Garrett of Bloomington; special companion January Koehler...

Marion Blume

Marion Blume

Jun 28, 2004

Blume, Marion Doll, age 89, of Hopkins, surrounded by her family on June 28, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Gordon E; infant daughter and 2 infant sons; parents, James and Mary Bogie; and brother, Howard. Survived by daughters, Mary (Don) Coil and Nancy Blume; grandchildren, Greg (Ellen) Coil, Diana (Jim) Gobell, Phil (Melanie) Kern and...

Martha Kogler

Martha Kogler

Jun 27, 2004

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Age 88 of Saint Paul on June 27, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, Jacob. Survived by sons, Ron (Carolann) and Gary; grandsons, Ronald, Jr. (Christy), Christian, Sr. (Michelle), Matthew, Sr. (Dawn), William (Barb) and Randy; 16 great-grandchildren. Private family graveside service Wednesday at OAKLAND CEMETERY. Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55117 651-489-1349

Lucille Filipek

Lucille Filipek

Jun 27, 2004

Filipek, Lucille A. Age 95, of Mpls, on June 27, 2004. Preceded in death by husband, George J. Survived by children, Richard (Sharon), Kathleen Deitering, & Robert J.; grandchildren & great-grandchildren; & sister, Marie Lundeen. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 10 AM at CHURCH OF SAINT HELENA, 3201 E. 43rd St. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to...

David Sjoberg

David Sjoberg

Jun 26, 2004

Sjoberg, David Eric Beloved Husband, Loving Father and Devoted Friend Age 57, on June 26, 2004. Survived by loving wife, Deb; son, Erik (Libby); parents, Eric and Ruth Sjoberg; aunt, Maryanna (Jim) Nelson; cousins, Becky (Russ) Doebler, and Mike (Michelle) Nelson. Also survived by a family of treasured friends. David was known for his love of ministry and his abilities...

Frances Dunlap

Frances Dunlap

Jun 26, 2004

Dunlap, Frances W. On June 26. Clan leader of six children, 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; elegant, protective, opinionated, generous, fun-loving, caring, tenacious. She tended to her garden and whistled to the birds, adored babies, loved a good cup of English tea and a sip of Scotch, found delight in collecting Early American glass goblets, playing a hand of bridge, and...

Jean Atkinson

Jean Atkinson

Jun 26, 2004

Atkinson, Jean E. Nee McClung September 20, 1961 - June 26, 2004 Of Bayport. Preceded in death by father, John; mother, Joann (Horrisberger) McKean; and grandfather, Elmer Horrisberger. Survived by brothers, Pat (Sue) McClung, Brandon (Nancy) McKean, Brent (Nicole) McKean, and Jeremy McKean; grandmothers, Evelyn McClung and Selma Horrisberger; step-father, Doug McKean; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service...

John Jewell

John Jewell

Jun 24, 2004

Jewell, John L. ?Jack? Retired Attorney Age 81 of Stillwater. Passed away June 24, 2004. Preceded in death by wife, Lillian. Survived by brother-in-law, Alfred ?Bill? Anderson; niece, Linda R. Peterson; grand-nephews, William G. (Janeen) Peterson, Christopher J. Peterson and Ryan M. Peterson; cousin, Mike Wakeling and by other relatives and many friends. Memorial Service Tuesday 11 a.m. at TRINITY...