Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Avis Erickson

Avis Erickson

Feb 1, 2023

Avis J. Erickson

North Oaks — Age 88, passed

away peacefully with family by

her side on February 1, 2023.

Preceded in death by her beloved

husband Curt and precious son

Eric. Survived by children Scott

(Lynn) Erickson, Kelley (Paul)

Legrid, April Erickson;...

Michael Kane, Sr.

Michael Kane, Sr.

Feb 1, 2023

KANE

Michael Paul, Sr.

Age 69 of White Bear Lake

Beloved son, father, grandpa

Passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2023 while on vacation in Argentina. He is survived by children, Mike (Naomi) Kane Jr., Missy (Craig Fisher)Kane; their mother, Anne Kane; grandchildren, Kenadi and Kenzie; mother, Mae Kane; sister, Colleen...

Darlene Sitko

Darlene Sitko

Jan 30, 2023

Darlene S. Sitko (nee Sherry)

Age 82, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully January 30, 2023.

Preceded in death by her parents and 10 siblings.  She will be sadly missed by loving husband of 61 years, Bob; children, Susan Sitko (Scott), Douglas (Brenda), Paul, and Jill Hendrickson; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 siblings; other family...

Debbie Kirchner

Debbie Kirchner

Jan 30, 2023

Debbie L. Kirchner Age 67 of Saint Paul, Minnesota; died on January 30, 2023. Debbie was a dedicated, caring nurse at Lake Ridge Health Care Center in Roseville for over 40 years. We all miss her laugh and great sense of humor. Special thanks to the caregivers at Regions Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth...

Bessie Kronstedt

Bessie Kronstedt

Jan 30, 2023

Bessie Kronstedt July 23rd, 1926 – January 30th, 2023 96 Years Old “Finally, together again with the love of my life, Monroe!”

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Monroe, of 68 years; Father and Mother, Walter and Mabel Anderson.

Survived by sister, Janet Shields; also survived by her...

James "Jim" Mueller

James "Jim" Mueller

Jan 29, 2023

James "Jim" Howard Mueller

Age 95 of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota passed away on January 29, 2023.

Jim was born in Burlington, Iowa, son of the late Ned and Hazel (Lindahl) Mueller. He was a resident of the Iron Mountain, Michigan area from the late 1960s to early 2000s.

After graduating high school, he attended...

Eileen Williams

Eileen Williams

Jan 29, 2023

Eileen Elizabeth Williams

Age 85 of Eagan

Passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023.

Faith was very important to her. Even in her last several days of life, she was witnessing to her children and grandchildren.

Early in her career, Eileen was a teacher. Later on, Eileen worked for Dakota County...

Leo Kerschner

Leo Kerschner

Jan 27, 2023

Leo “John” Kerschner, 82, of White Bear Lake passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday January 27, 2023. Survived by his loving wife Lucille; children Lynn (Ross) Belland and Tom (Sandy) Kerschner; grandchildren Christina (Chris) Gorski, DJ (Laura) Hageman, and Ethan Kerschner; great grandchildren Emma, Logan, Anita, and Ezra.  Preceded in death by children, James and...

Dean Bircher

Dean Bircher

Jan 27, 2023

Dean Bircher, 89, passed peacefully on January 27, 2023, being overcome by prostate cancer and Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in South Dakota, grew up in Alexandria, MN, most recently residing in the Sandstone/Hinckley area.

Dean served in the United States Army and saw combat in the Korean War.

He wasn’t shy to criticize your cooking, driving, or your...

Sharon Martin

Sharon Martin

Jan 27, 2023

Sharon "SM" Marie Martin,

Age 76 of McGregor passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27. She is preceded in death by her great grandson, parents, grandparents, mother in law, and sister. She will be sadly missed by her life-long partner Duane; son Darrin; daughters Natalie and Brenda(Scott); 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and many loved ones. A...

George Brust

George Brust

Jan 27, 2023

George A. Brust

Age 68 of Minneapolis

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 27, 2023.

George was an air traffic controller in Germany during the Vietnam War. He met Cindy on Valentine’s Day in 1977, and they were married for 45 years. Together, they had three children. George worked at the...

Daniel Mundt

Daniel Mundt

Jan 26, 2023

Daniel L. Mundt Age 73 Of Vadnais Heights Daniel entered heaven on January 26th, 2023. Proud owner of The Old Clover Inn for over 27 years. He loved his job and his family. Dan cherished many summers spent at the lake tinkering with boats and fishing tackle and entertaining many friends. During his years in Vadnais Heights, he served...

Katie Spangler

Katie Spangler

Jan 26, 2023

Katie Stephens-Spangler, entered heaven on January 26, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her loving husband, Jason; her children and lights of her life, Alice and Robbie; parents, Katherine and Terrance, sister Erin (Jack Corrigan); aunts, Maria Prioletta and Michelle Prioletta; in-laws, Mary and Randy Spangler; sister-in-law Amanda Ferraro (Bryan); numerous family and friends including Brian...

Ralph Carlson

Ralph Carlson

Jan 25, 2023

Ralph Carlson passed away on January 25, 2023 at the age of 91. Ralph was born July 3, 1931 in Bristol Connecticut to Karl Einar and Sarah Marie Carlson. Ralph was the middle child, the oldest Milton Carlson and the youngest Robert Carlson. Ralph married June Nelson in 1955, June passed away in 2012. Ralph married Virginia Matheny in...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Jan 25, 2023

Johnson Robert A. "Bob" Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, with family at his side on January 25, 2023, age 86. Preceded in death by son, Daryl. Survived by wife of 61 years, Darlene; daughter, Debra (Jim) McGill, along with their children, Maggie and Michael; son, David (Chris), along with their son, Riley; and daughter, Dana (Jay) Kurtis, along with...

Deb Charpentier

Deb Charpentier

Jan 24, 2023

Deb Charpentier

Age 73

Formerly of Mahtomedi

Ended her brief journey with cancer on January 24, 2023. Preceded in death by her father, Cranford “Pete” Ingham, and her husband, Kent Charpentier. Survived by her mother, Barbara Ingham; children, Reid (Jenna), Brett (Megan), and Noelle (Mark) Destrampe; sweet granddaughters, Nora and Maddy; sisters, Nancy...

Carol Mears

Carol Mears

Jan 24, 2023

Carol Lee Mears, age 63, was reunited in heaven with her beloved parents, Norman C and Eleanor Mears on January 24, 2023. Carol left us entirely too soon after suffering a cardiac episode while vacationing in Florida. Although she grew older, Carol never grew up. She was compassionate, funny, mischievous, adventurous, and had the biggest heart.  She loved being...

Joseph Perron

Joseph Perron

Jan 23, 2023

Joseph H. Perron

Died at home peacefully on Monday, January 23rd, 2023. Joe will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Sherri; children, Mike (Amy), Sara Schewe, and Matthew; grandchildren, Michael, Meghan, Emily Sheffield (Nate), Anthony Schewe, and Tori Schewe; great-grandson, Kane Sheffield; siblings, Jerry, Tom (Lori), Terry Arnold (Greg), Bridget Krietz (Ernie), and Becky (Tracy); mother-in-law,...

Mary Staberg

Mary Staberg

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Anne Staberg

Age 68, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023 after a multi-decade battle with cancer. She lived her life with a kind heart, warm sense of humor, and full of compassion. Her ultimate gift was to find the good in life, and when she couldn’t find it, she made it.

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William Whitcomb

William Whitcomb

Jan 23, 2023

William 'Bill' Whitcomb

Age 83, of Cottage Grove, passed peacefully to be with Jesus on January 23, 2023.

He was preceded in death by parents, Clay and Jude Whitcomb; and brother-in-law, Mark Smith. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Sharron; sons, Scott (Monica), Mark (Angela), and Matt; daughter, Staci (Mark) Heidebrink; brother, Jim...