Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Thora "Vonnie" Thomas

Thora "Vonnie" Thomas

Nov 15, 2022

Thora (Vonnie) Thomas died surrounded in love November 15, 2022, at the age of 92. She joins her husband of 57 years, Hartley Thomas, at heaven’s card table. She is survived by her children: Karen (George) Auel, Paul (Katie) Thomas, and Kris (Paul) Anderson; eight grandchildren Sarah (Kyle), Joe, Samantha (Kai), Emma (Alex), Hannah, Isaiah (Amelia), Zachary and Kristen;...

Jose Martinez

Jose Martinez

Nov 15, 2022

Jose Martinez Sr. Beloved son, father, and grandfather. Age 58 of Saint Paul, Minnesota; passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2022. Jose was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Sr.; sister, Monalisa; brothers, Jesus Jr. and Juan; and niece, Mariella Perez. He is survived by mother, Mariarosario; children, Jose Jr., Jesus, Joshua, Monica, and Jacob; siblings, Maria, Melissa,...

Marlene Hines

Marlene Hines

Nov 15, 2022

Marlene F. Hines (nee Skogas), 88, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed peacefully on November 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph (Rudy), parents, Gerhard and Helen Skogas (nee Blackwell), her infant twin sister, Arlene, and brothers Wayne and George. Marlene is survived by sisters June Boje, Sharon Unruh, and Janet...

Terence "Terry" Acers

Terence "Terry" Acers

Nov 14, 2022

Terence "Terry" James Acers

Humble Traveler, Joyful Pilgrim, Brilliant One A hunter and a trapper.  These were Terry’s first vocational aspirations.  Terry grew up fishing and hunting in and around the small town of Ramsey, Minnesota, sometimes with his older brother but often alone, developing the discerning attention to the natural world...

Shirley Bixby

Shirley Bixby

Nov 13, 2022

Shirley Marie Bixby (nee Josephson)

Age 91, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022, She was 91.

Shirley was preceded in death by husband, Glenn; daughters, Barbara and Debbie; son-in-law, Dan Kinney; parents, Emil and Lydia (nee Kiesow) Josephson; siblings, Margie (Don) Cridlin, and Maxine (LeRoy) Johannsen.

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Robert Michaels

Robert Michaels

Nov 13, 2022

Michaels, Robert (Bob) M. age 71 of S. Mpls.  Preceded in death by parents, Peggy and Stan Zupfer; son, Cal Houle; brother Tim; sister Debbie Zupfer. Survived by wife of 49 years, Phyllis; daughter, Jessica Michaels; son, Troy Houle; granddaughter, Mickaela Houle; sister Lori Schaaf; nephew Kevin "sport"; and best fishing buddy, Tim Balcome.  Celebration of Life Wed. Nov....

Jake "J.T." Mitchell

Jake "J.T." Mitchell

Nov 12, 2022

JT was born March 4 th , 2002 in Milwaukee WI. We have nothing but profound gratitude and sincere love for JT’s birth family. JT was almost 8-months old when a social worker brought a beautiful little baby, with hair taller than his body, into the arms and souls of his adoptive family.

We have tried writing...

Kathleen "Kathy" Koral

Kathleen "Kathy" Koral

Nov 12, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" M. Koral

Age 77, of Lake Elmo, formerly of Eagan, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022.

Preceded in death by husband, Larry; parents, Peter and Mary Plaza; sister, Irene Krings; and brother, Don Plaza.

She will be missed by children, Suzanne (Greg) Gartner and Greg (Megan) Koral; grandchildren,...

Kiki Pham

Kiki Pham

Nov 12, 2022

Kiki Pham Age 36 of St. Paul, Minnesota Kiki was born October 22, 1986 in Mae Sot, Thailand; and passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Nov 12, 2022. She is loved and missed by her children Ta Eh, Chris Francis La, and Steven K La; partner, Thane Heger; her parents Ta Mlar and Mu Gray;...

Robert Schneider

Robert Schneider

Nov 12, 2022

Robert "Duke" Schneider Age 82 of St. Paul passed away on Saturday November 12. He is preceded in death by his daughter Debbie, son Russ, mom Tess, dad Paul, brother Bill, and sister-in-law Donna. He will be sadly missed by his wife Carolyn; children Tom, Cindy, and Donnie; sister Jan (Charlie); and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and...

Sharon Sobczak

Sharon Sobczak

Nov 11, 2022

Sharon L. Sobczak (Albeck) January 23, 1947 - November 11, 2022 Preceded in death by parents Donald and Dorothy Albeck; and former husband Bernard J. Sobczak Jr. Survived by her children Mike (Lori) Sobczak, Kevin (Robin) Sobczak, and Dawn Parranto; siblings Steven (Sue) Albeck, Robert (Rita) Albeck, Deborah (Robert) Gagne, and Dennis Albeck; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and...

Lois Nelson

Lois Nelson

Nov 11, 2022

Lois Mae Nelson

Age 89 of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on Nov. 11th, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents Matt and Lempi Nessola, brother Robert, nephew Larry Nessola and infant daughter Victoria.

Survived by her loving husband of 68 years Donald and beloved daughters Valerie (John) Adelsheim, Marilyn (Richard)...

Logan Sova

Logan Sova

Nov 11, 2022

Logan Ray Sova

Age 41 of Stillwater, Minnesota, died suddenly on November 11, 2022.

Logan is survived by his parents, Deb “Muffy” Marvin (Stillwater, MN), Bill & Mary Sova (Somerset, WI); his sister, Kayli Sova (San Diego, CA); his grandmother, Dolores Sova; and his special friend, Melissa Stene; many other relatives and friends. Logan was preceded...

Darlene Cochran

Darlene Cochran

Nov 10, 2022

COCHRAN Darlene Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022. Survived by children, Cindy (Jerome) Baker, Jody (Joseph) Prettner, Mark Cochran, Martin Cochran; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Olive Meyer; son, Matthew Cochran; granddaughter, Justine Parks; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Cochran; brothers, Don,...

Joyce Larson

Joyce Larson

Nov 9, 2022

Joyce transitioned peacefully to a new life, after completing 98 years and 11 months on planet Earth.  She took great pride in her accomplishments, independence and unceasing commitment to finding and creating her own pathways.  Her life story is an amazing tale.  She indeed is well remembered.

Lisa Olsen

Lisa Olsen

Nov 9, 2022

Lisa L. Olsen Age 69, passed away on November 9, 2022, due to a chronic illness. She was born September 16, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio to Billie and Harry Olsen and grew-up in Hialeah (Miami), Florida. After visiting her brother in St. Paul, Lisa decided to embrace the cold and move to Minneapolis. Lisa loved to cook and bake....

Michael Dorendorf

Michael Dorendorf

Nov 9, 2022

On Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, Michael Dorendorf, husband of Leslie and father of Neil and Ross, passed away at the age of 74. Michael was born in Fairmont Minnesota on February 29, 1948. Mike grew up in Winnebago where he graduated from high school and developed a keen interest in everything cars. He went on to pursue and graduate with...

Ann Kraemer

Ann Kraemer

Nov 7, 2022

Ann Kraemer

Ann was born March 9, 1940 in Ely, MN and died November 7, 2022 in Stillwater, MN.

Survived by husband John Kraemer; children Jill Kraemer, Jeff Kraemer (Amy Kraemer); grandchildren Caden Kraemer, Mikaela Evans, Calvin Evans; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Ann taught for 30 years in...

Geraldine Knutson

Geraldine Knutson

Nov 5, 2022

Knutson (Wood), Geraldine Nina Age 93 of Eagan passed away peacefully on Nov. 5th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years Bill and beloved daughter Diane. Survived by daughter, Nancy (Chuck); sons, Kent (Ninfa), Tom (Lori) and son-in-law Dennis. 6 grandchildren; Brian, Jessica, Billy, Alyssa, Jacki, Dylan and their significant others. 5 great...

Richard Connors, Sr.

Richard Connors, Sr.

Nov 5, 2022

Richard Michael “Rick” Connors, Sr.

Age 72, formerly of Star Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully November 5, 2022 at 2:15pm with family at his side after a two year battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, Richard J. and Delores Connors.

He will be sadly missed by his wife and...

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