Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Claude Biros

Claude Biros

Dec 26, 2003

Biros, Claude M. Beloved brother and uncle. Age 68 of Minneapolis. Retired employee, State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as a Senior Labor Investigator. Survived by brother, Dennis (Mary) Biros, M.D.; sisters, Colette Biros and Michelle Biros, M.D.; brother-in-law, Jerome Kellen; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday 10 a.m. at...

William Fisher

William Fisher

Dec 25, 2003

Fisher, William F. Of Sturgeon Lake, MN Age 80 Died on December 25, 2003. Survived by wife, Janice; children, Bill (Linda), Jeanne (Rich) Backstrom and Jeff; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sister, Mugs; other relatives and friends. Private family service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Bradshaw 1174 Payne Avenue 651-776-1551

Dolores O'Connell

Dolores O'Connell

Dec 25, 2003

Loving Wife, Mom and Grandma Age 82, of Maplewood, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Christmas Day. Preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. Survived by husband, Samuel; children, Gerald (Millie), Mary Ann; grandchildren, Jessica, Neal, & Ryan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family extends a special thank you to HealthEast Hospice. Mass of...

Mary Ulbrich

Mary Ulbrich

Dec 25, 2003

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother Age 89 of Saint Paul. Died peacefully in her sleep on December 25. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Rosalia Kaintz; husband, William; brothers, Paul, John and Robert and infant sister, Rosalia. Survived by children, Corrine (Dennis) Mitsch and Ronald (Kris) Ulbrich; grandchildren, Michelle, Thomas (Theresa), Kathleen (Thomas), Scott (Christy) and David (Kris);...

Robert Froshaug

Robert Froshaug

Dec 22, 2003

Robert E. Froshaug died peacefully at his home with his family. He was preceded by his parents, John A. and Mildred L. Froshaug. He is survived by his loving wife Mabe and their four children; Char and husband Richard Blomer, Robert and wife Dianne, Mary and husband Doyle Gylten and Kim. There are 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived...

Charlotte Goneau

Charlotte Goneau

Dec 22, 2003

Goneau (nee Moline) Charlotte Mae age 79 of S. Mpls. Survived by loving husband, Roger Gerald Goneau; children, Roger Alan (Edith), Charlene Hand (Curtis), Marlys Erickson (Dwain), Marilyn Owens (James), AnnMarie Lundgren, Cindy Jacobs, James (Sharon) and Craig (Kim); 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly Peterson; brothers, Don and Ray Moline. Service Saturday 1:30 p.m. at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge) 3131 Minnehaha...

Patrick May

Patrick May

Dec 21, 2003

MAY Patrick William, born December 1, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, died suddenly on December 21, 2003. Survived by son, Matthew (Hirut); daughters, Jenny and Stephanie; 3 grandchildren, Sem, Yaphet and Isabella; sister, Janice (Wayne) Kinnunen and their children, Brett and Molly; brothers, Ted (Cheri) and their daughter, Gwen, and Tom. Memorial service Tuesday, 11:30 AM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha...

Earl Nelson

Earl Nelson

Dec 21, 2003

Nelson Earl W., age 88, formerly of Edina, passed into eternal peace on December 21, 2003. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife and lifelong partner of 65 years, Ruth; daughters, Patty Hanson (Don), Nancy Petersen (Jerry); 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Susan;...

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Dec 20, 2003

Johnson Shirley M., born May 20, 1940 in Mpls, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2003 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by son, Michael. Survived by beloved husband, Duane of 46 years; daughters, Debra Diemert and Michelle (Dale) Solheim; grandchildren, Jeremy and Jessica Diemert; brother, Edward Wheeler; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday, 1...

Mary Cochrane

Mary Cochrane

Dec 17, 2003

Cochrane, Mary Herget Age 88 Of Stillwater Passed away on December 17, 2003. Survived by husband of 61 years, Dr. Willard W. Cochrane; 4 sons; Wesley (Susan), Stephen (Nan), James Michael (Lisa) and Timothy (Jean); 7 grandchildren, Julie, Ryan, Laura, Daniel, Andrew, Corrine and Madaline; great-grandson, J.D.; brother, Alfred (Virginia) Herget of Paragould, AK; sister, Ann (Pruett) Kelly of Gallatin,...

Harriet Johnson

Harriet Johnson

Dec 16, 2003

Schuessler, Paul E. Pastor Emeritus Pilgrim Lutheran Church Age 78, on December 10, 2003, married Geraldine (Jeri) Ann Behrens of St. Louis, MO on May 14, 1948. He is also mourned by five children: Guy of New York, Brant of Minneapolis, Christine (Terry) Carter of Brooklyn Park, Andy (Carol) of Los Angeles, and Zachary ?Zig? (Jeanne) of St. Paul; five...

Thelma Mcquay

Thelma Mcquay

Dec 16, 2003

Thelma Violetta McQuay Age 96 On December 16, 2003. Survived by sons, Duane (Judith) McQuay and Virgil (Carol) McQuay; grandchildren, Roger, David and Gary McQuay, Barbara (Dale) Post, Marie (Tim) Sandell and Janice (Scott) Wangerin; 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by 2 sisters. Memorial service Tuesday 1:00 PM ath ACACIA PARK CEMETERY CHAPEL, 2151 Pilot Knob Road, Mendota Heights.

Harold Sill

Harold Sill

Dec 16, 2003

Harold H. Sill Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa and GreatGrandpa Age 96, on December 16, 2003. Preceded in death by grandson, Jay Michael Johnson. Survived by loving wife, Ann of 58 years; children, Beverly Michael) Johnson, Denise (Arley) Overturf, Donna (Mark) Mohr and Brad Sill; grandchildren, Mark (Michelle) Johnson, John Oostendorp, Nikki and Ryan Nohr; great-granddaughter, Madelynn Marie Johnson. Also survived...

Robert Ziertman

Robert Ziertman

Dec 16, 2003

Ziertman, Robert Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa Age 77 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 16, 2003. Survived by wife, Dorothy, who he shared 49 years of marriage; daughter, Diane (Rodney) Sessing; sons, Steven (Joan and Dean (Susan); grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob and Bodie; and many relatives and friends. Member of V.F.W. Post 5725. Retired from the Univ. of...

Marie Kleker

Marie Kleker

Dec 15, 2003

Kleker (Hruby) Marie H. Age 92. Born November 11, 1911. Joined her brothers and sisters on December 15, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; sisters, Virginia Scribner, Sussette Power and Helen Kind; brothers, Gus and John Hruby; son-in-law, Ernest Kliewer. Survived by daughter, Barbara Kliewer; granddaughter, Debra (Dan) Braithwaite; great-grandchildren, Chuck, Rick, Laura, and Mike Braithwaite; brother, Andy Hruby....

Jane Larson

Jane Larson

Dec 15, 2003

Mother and Grandmohter, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Don. Survived by son, Peter of Austin, Tx.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Larry Burns; grandchildren, Robb E., Shane, Tessy (Stacy) Whigfield, Alicia (Kirby) Scull, and Wylie (Chrissie) Burns; great-grandchildren, Joe, Kate, Lizzy, Jaci, and Ben; sister, Irene Loer; and sister-in-law, Janis (Jack)...

Carol Vanwert

Carol Vanwert

Dec 14, 2003

VanWert, Carol J., age 53 of Mpls. Preceded in death by father, Thomas; brothers, Joey and Levon. Survived by daughters, Chanda and Celastina; sons, Richard and Jason; grandchildren, Chey'anne, Aleena, Julian, Shiloh; mother, Stella; brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, friends. Service Friday, 1 p.m. at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minneaha Ave. Visitation 1 hr prior to service. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue 612-724-3621

Clarence Beaulieu

Clarence Beaulieu

Dec 13, 2003

Beaulieu, Clarence ?Joe? Age 66 of North St. Paul Born in White Earth, 3/7/37, died peacefully at home 12/13/03. Joe was a gentle, quiet man, who loved fishing, and hunting, but most of all, his family. He was employed by Tetra Pak for 35 years. He will be forever loved and missed by his family: wife, Dorothy; son Gary (Shelly),...

Lucille Carlson

Lucille Carlson

Dec 13, 2003

Carlson, Lucille H. age 86 of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully December 13. Active volunteer in her church and volunteered at Lily Lake Elementary School with the little children. Preceded in death by husband, Robert M. Survived by sons, Rev. Bruce (Barb), Thomas (Anne) and Randy (Jeanne); 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Lou (Ted) Root and by other relatives and...

Gertrude Ladwig

Gertrude Ladwig

Dec 12, 2003

Ladwig, Gertrude Marie Age 87, on December 12, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; son, Douglas; and brothers, Harold, Otto, Dick, & Adolph Madson. Survived by daughter, Marlys (Skip) Matosich; daughter-in-law, Bertha; grandsons, Michael & Paul (Gara); great-grandchildren, Abby & Jake; brother, George Madson; sister, Ruth; and also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Service Tuesday, 1:00 PM...