Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Richard Duerscherl

Richard Duerscherl

Jan 6, 2004

Duerscherl, Richard N. Devoted husband, father grandfather, great-grandfather age 75 of West Saint Paul. Died peacefully on January 6. Preceded in death by son, B.B. Duerscherl, granddaughter, Tracy Marie Schneck, parents, Nickalos and Anna, sisters, Lue Felipe, Kate Robinson, Ann Gardner and Ethel Duerscherl, brothers, Joe and Nick Duerscherl. Survived by wife of 56 years, Betty; sons, Rick and Mark...

Norman Schulze

Norman Schulze

Jan 6, 2004

Schulze, Norman C. April 24, 1943 January 6, 2004 age 60 of Saint Paul. Life time member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. Formerly employed by the Great Northern Railroad. Preceded in death by father, Walter F. (former drug store owner), mother, Mildred (nee Brandtjen), brother, Warren and aunt, Elsie Brandtjen. Survived by special friends, David Videen and Greg Solheid and by...

Anna Hollenbeck

Anna Hollenbeck

Jan 6, 2004

Age 85 On January 6, 2004 Preceded in death by husband, Harold; Beloved mother of Patricia, Alan, Dennis, Dianne, Tom, Roberta and Darla; mother in law of John "JR", Mario, Gary, Jose, Rebecca, Vicky and Amy; also by 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Ascherman. Service Friday 10:15 AM at BRADSHAW 1078 Rice St. at Magnolia. Interment Ft. Snelling...

Marvin Severson

Marvin Severson

Jan 5, 2004

Severson, Marvin R., age 78, on January 5, 2004. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Lee; & sister, Verna Oster. Survived by wife, Jeanette; also nieces, nephews and cousins. Service Friday, 2 PM at LYNGBLOMSTEN CHAPEL, 1415 Almond Ave., St. Paul. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to Lyngblomsten Chapel or Lyngblomsten Auxiliary.

Richard Lachapelle

Richard Lachapelle

Jan 5, 2004

LaChapelle, Richard Dean Age 50, on January 5, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Virginia and Marcelle. Survived by loving wife, Deborah; step-daughter, Rachelle; grandchildren, Rhianna, LaRina, and Desra; 4 brothers; 5 sisters; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Service Friday, 1PM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Interment Lakewood Cemetery....

Marguerite Berndt

Marguerite Berndt

Jan 4, 2004

Marguerite A. Berndt Of West St.Paul June 1, 1922 - January 4, 2004 Survived by children Lenneth (Sharyn) Berndt, Donna (Ron) Visness and Cynthia (Joseph) Heymans; grandchildern, Lisa (Michael), Russell and Erica; great-grandchildern, Adam and Makayla. A Private family services was held. The family would like to thank the staff at Woodlyn Heights H.C.C.

Lucille Gray

Lucille Gray

Jan 3, 2004

GRAY, Lucille M, age 87, longtime resident of Minneapolis, lost her battle with heart disease on January 3rd. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Willy) Gray. She is survived by brother, Elmer Oberg, Minneapolis; daughters, Jean (Westerman), Atlanta and Diane (Franke), Minneapolis; grandchildren, Michael (Franke), Shelly & Robert (Westerman), Tracy (BeDell), Jill (Marsh); great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Abbie, Alex...

Gertrude Mcgee

Gertrude Mcgee

Jan 3, 2004

Gertrude A. McGee, age 89, lifelong resident of Stillwater, MN. Preceded in death by husband, Edward J. "Sam". Survived by sons, Donovan (Leora), Richard (Laurie), Larry and Tim (Fran) McGee; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Leona Peulen. Interment at Salem Cemetery, Stillwater.

Clarence Ruelle

Clarence Ruelle

Jan 3, 2004

Clarence P. "Gay" Ruelle, Born in Niagara, WI the son of George and Bertha (Sabourin) Ruelle. Died at the Good Samaritan Center in Stillwater, MN at the age of 93. Preceded in death by parents; wife Lila (Pettis); and son, Daniel. Survived by daughter, Patricia (David) Olson of Stillwater; brother, John (Lorranne) Ruelle of Int. Falls, MN; sisters, Mary Jane...

Thelma Lueck

Thelma Lueck

Jan 3, 2004

Thelma DeVoe Lueck, age 90, passed away peacefully January 3, 2004 at Stillwater Good Samaritan Home. She was preceded in death by parents, John and Randy Qualley, five brothers and two sisters of Hills, MN; and a sister Pearline Wlaschin of Hugo, MN. Also first husband, Guy J. DeVoe in 1953 at Hills, MN and husband, Russell Lueck of Stillwater...

Mary Niemczyk

Mary Niemczyk

Jan 2, 2004

(nee Mahoney) Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother Died peacefully after a long struggle with Alzherimer's. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Long time member and volunteer with St. Bernard's Church and School and the North End Community. She will be remembered for her caring generous way and love of life. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence and grandson,...

Maria Rojaz

Maria Rojaz

Jan 1, 2004

Rojaz Maria M. Beloved mother wife grandmother sister age 61 of Saint Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Crespin and Francisca; husband, Manuel; daughter, Victoria. Survived by son, Luis; grandchildren, Airiana Rojaz and Emilio Velazquez; siblings, Rita (Marty) Zamarripa, Lucy Herrera, Guadalupe (Donna) Herrera, Crespian Herrera, Dolores (Anthony) Zamarripa, Chris Wanna, Julian Herrera, Toni Herrera, Linda Herrera, Joseph Wanna, Sandra...

Inez Johnson

Inez Johnson

Dec 31, 2003

Johnson, Inez F. age 81 of South Saint Paul. Survived by husband, Calvin; sisters, Claudine Fairbanks and Roseadelle Johnson; special niece, Lois Fairbanks and many other nieces and nephews of Ponemah, Minnesota. Wake beginning Monday 10 a.m. until 12 noon Tuesday at the DIVISION OF INDIAN MINISTRIES, 3045 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Interment, Lakewood Cemetery. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis, MN...

Lucille Rauen

Lucille Rauen

Dec 30, 2003

Beloved Mother, Grandma, and Great-Grandma Age 89. Preceded in death by husband Thomas W. Rauen; son, Thomas W. Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Briamonte, and Florence Clewett; brothers, Harold "Bud" Preuss. Survived by daughters, Mary Lou Rauchwarter, and Peggy (Ron) Brennhofer; 6 grandchildren, Jerry (Cathy) Rauchwarter, Cheryl (Greg) Bjorklund, Kathy (Rick) Jasperson, Ken (Sue) Rauchwarter, Sue (Wade) Shromoff and Karin Daninger; 12...

Gertrude Doran

Gertrude Doran

Dec 30, 2003

Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Age 85, died peacefully at home on December 30, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Philip and son, Duane Drees; Survived by granddaughter, Christy Drees; grandson, Brannon Drees; great granddaughter, Stephanie Lindstrom; great grandson, Alex Escalexa; great great granddaughter, Delana Lindstrom; daughter in law, Arlene Faricy; many nieces and nephews, good friends and neighbors. Visitation...

Helen Bidwell

Helen Bidwell

Dec 30, 2003

Bidwell, Helen Age 77, born on Feb. 11, 1926 and passed away December 30, 2003. Preceded in death by father and mother, Henry and Marie Coenen; sister and brother, Martha and Charles Coenen; and grandson, Daniel Nielsen. Survived by loving husband of 49 years, Fred; son, Charles; daughter, Mary (Mickey) Nielsen; and grandsons, Kevin and David Nielsen. Mass of Christian...

January Pederson

January Pederson

Dec 27, 2003

Pederson, January, age 49, joined her parents peacefully on December 27, 2003. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Lila. Survived by children, Shawn, Randy (Jessica), Amy, and Michael; grandchildren, Miranda, Leah, Gabriel, Billy, and T.J.; sisters, Kathy; and many close friends. Service Wednesday, 11:00 AM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 6:00-8:00...

Bernice Beauchaine

Bernice Beauchaine

Dec 27, 2003

Bernice Beauchaine, age 85 of Stillwater, formerly of Chrystal, passed away on December 27, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, George, parents and 2 brothers. Willbe missed by daughter, Diane Sauers; grandchildren, Michelle (Bill) MacDonald, John Sauers and Todd (Carol) Sauers; seven great-grandchildren.