Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

David Peroceschi

David Peroceschi

Jan 17, 2025

David Peroceschi, a man known for his unique spirit and solitude, passed away on January 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS. Though he had few close friends, those who truly understood him cherished his presence. He was deeply devoted to his deceased wife, Mary Rita, until the day of his passing. 

David is survived by his loving daughter, Erica...

Gertrude "Trudee" Kelly

Gertrude "Trudee" Kelly

Jan 16, 2025

Gertrude "Trudee" Ann Kelly (née Neid), born on April 18, 1953, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Shoreview, Minnesota, surrounded by her family, following a courageous four-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Trudee was the beloved wife of Denis Kelly, Jr. for 49 years and a devoted mother to her three daughters: Rebecca Kelly, Colleen (Robert) Pywell, and...

David Bartell

David Bartell

Jan 16, 2025

David "Woody" Bartell

Age 68, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 16, 2025.

Preceded in death by father, William Melvin; and brother, William George. Survived by children, Jon (Mary Jo), Adam, and Amy (Kai Anderson) Anderson-Terwey; grandchildren, Nickolas and Katelyn Terwey; mother, Dorothy; siblings, Cheryl (Alan) Kaup, and Lynne (Mark) Linden; other family and friends....

Kathi Sidney McGaffigan (Lundquist)

Kathi Sidney McGaffigan (Lundquist)

Jan 15, 2025

Kathi Sidney McGaffigan (Lundquist)

November 10, 1954 - January 15, 2025

Katie, a force of nature wrapped in kindness, humor, and creativity, left this world on January 15, 2025, after a courageous nine-month battle with glioblastoma. She exited this life with the same grace and strength with which she lived it, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire those who knew...

Kendra Kempt

Kendra Kempt

Jan 14, 2025

Kendra Kay Kempt was born on July 20th 1957 in St. Paul Minnesota leaving behind a legacy of love, leadership, kindness and cherished memories.

Our Lord took her home on January 14th 2025 from the Prelude Memory Care Facility.

Kendra grow up in Lake Elmo Minnesota, she graduated form Stillwater High School in 1975. After graduating high school she received an associate's...

Ronald Resch

Ronald Resch

Jan 13, 2025

Resch, Ronald R.Grant, MN

Passed away on 1-13-25. Survived by wife of 44 years, Debbie; brother, R. David Resch

(Laurie); sister-in-law, Barbara Resch; brother-in-law, Brian Belair (Mary). He was very blessed with nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray & Ethel; brothers, Robert "Bobby" and Richard "Dick"; brother-in-law, Paul Belair.

Ron loved family and friends and enjoyed participating...

Anne Cross

Anne Cross

Jan 13, 2025

Dr. Anne Boyle Cross, age 56, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2025 after enduring a brave 18 month battle with ovarian cancer. 

Anne was born on January 23rd, 1968 in Minneapolis to parents Earl Micheal (Mike) Boyle and Mary Boyle (nee Maland). After Anne graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1986 she went on to study political...

Agnes Janski

Agnes Janski

Jan 13, 2025

Agnes M. Janski (nee Smekofske) of Little Canada, formerly of St. Paul. Agnes was reunited in the kingdom of Heaven with her husband, Maurice, on January 13, 2025, at the age of 100. Agnes was born May 30, 1924, to Joseph and Caroline (Noe) Smekofske in St. Paul. She was united in marriage to Maurice D. Janski on February 28,...

Paul E. Carlson

Paul E. Carlson

Jan 13, 2025

Born on August 18, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Ed and Margaret Carlson, passed away peacefully at home in Stillwater, Minnesota, on January 13, 2025, at the age of 78, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Paul graduated from Stillwater High School in 1964 and while in high school earned the Eagle Scout badge from the Boy Scouts...

Hugh G. Madson

Hugh G. Madson

Jan 12, 2025

Hugh G. Madson

Age 93 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Marilyn; children, Karen Madson, Sue (Christopher) Brokl, Diane (Craig) Knoll; grandchildren, Luke (Dani Silva) Brokl, Emma (Clint Sawyer) Brokl, Maddie (Kody Reich) Knoll, Clay (Floreal Crubaugh), Brooke Knoll.

Hugh had a deep commitment to his family and...

Chester E. "Chet" Sievert, Jr.

Chester E. "Chet" Sievert, Jr.

Jan 12, 2025

Age 73, of Mahtomedi, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 12, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.

Chet was a devoted family man, successful medical device entrepreneur, enthusiastic botanist, and decorated cowboy. He loved music, traveling, ice hockey, and long drives in the car with his beloved wife, Keven. He lived a life of quiet...

Jack William Dallman

Jack William Dallman

Jan 12, 2025

Jack William Dallman, 100, April 24, 1924 - January 12, 2025. He is survived by wife Betty, children Janet (Bruce) Johnson, Jerry, Carol (Paul Cousin), and Sally (Craig) McCarney, eight grandchildren, a brother, Don, and nieces and nephews. 

Jack was born in Rochester, Minnesota to Helen (Haber) and Henry Dallman. He was raised in St. Charles and Rochester. He was active...

Paul Edward Peterson

Paul Edward Peterson

Jan 11, 2025

Paul Edward Peterson, age 73, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Paul was born on May 13, 1951, to Paulus Peterson and Ellen(nee Glommen) Peterson) Johnson in Traverse City, Michigan. Paul was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City High School.

Following high school,...

Matthew Edward Sullivan

Matthew Edward Sullivan

Jan 10, 2025

Matthew Edward Sullivan passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, CA on January 10th, 2025 at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who admired his strength, intellect, and integrity. 

Matt was born on October 6th, 1969 and grew up in Albert Lea, MN. As an accomplished member of the Albert Lea High School Class...

Cameron Kuester

Cameron Kuester

Jan 10, 2025

Cameron James Kuester 

A bright soul whose light shone brilliantly in his brief time with us, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2025, at the tender age of 10. 

Born on June 8, 2014, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cameron bravely faced early struggles after being born prematurely, spending nearly his entire first year in the NICU. Despite these challenges, he emerged as...

Donald Deloye

Donald Deloye

Jan 10, 2025

Donald Paul DeLoye

Age 70, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille; father, Clarence; brothers, Jimmy Born, Jerry Born, Jackie DeLoye, Dennis DeLoye; and sister, Debra Horning. Survived by his two children, Jonathan (Francy) DeLoye, and Donald (Maxine) DeLoye; along with their mother, Roxanne DeLoye;...

Edward E. "Ed" Iserman

Edward E. "Ed" Iserman

Jan 9, 2025

Age 77, passed away peacefully January 9, 2025. 

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lois; sons, Dan Iserman and Daryl Iserman; granddaughters, Taryn and Theresa; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, John (Shelly); sister, Julie (Steve) Brundle. Ed is also survived by his wonderful loving nieces, nephews and in-laws. Ed’s nephew called him “Magic Uncle Ed” because he always had a...

Sarah Isabel

Sarah Isabel

Jan 9, 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Isabel

On January 9, 2025, Age 93, of St Paul.

Preceded in death by parents, Bishop Beverly and Fannie Isabel; sister, Clora Mae Simmons (Rev. Robert, Sr.), Dorothy Starks (Rev. Artis), Fannie Starks (Archie); neice, Carmen Marie Simmons. Survived by many nieces and nephews, including caregiver for nine years, Clora Jean Simmons.

Service Friday, January 31, 12:00 PM...

Wayne Austad

Wayne Austad

Jan 9, 2025

Wayne "Boomer" A. Austad

Age 85 of Ramsey, formerly of Minneapolis

Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025 after a hard battle of complications with dementia. He was a 27 year employee with Minneapolis Water Department and retired in 2002.

Preceded in death by wife, Sandra in 2001; parents, Anton and Alma Austad; brothers, Jerry and Kermit; sister, Darlene.

Survived...

Jean Bruckner

Jean Bruckner

Jan 8, 2025

Jean Frances Bruckner (Chirpich), age 76 of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully, on January 8th, 2025. She was born on March 5th, 1948, in La Mesa, California.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Fran Chirpich.

Survived by her loving husband, Gerry "Gary" Bruckner; daughters, Wendy (Chris) Kufner, Shelly (Kelly) Higgins; grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, and Sarah Kufner...

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