Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Claudette Hanson

Claudette Hanson

Nov 17, 2022

Claudette Rae Hanson (Kitsy) age 79, of New Brighton, MN passed away peacefully in her home after a brave battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Claudette was born in 1942 on the family farm which is now considered Woodbury, MN. When she was a child, she and her family moved from the farm to downtown St. Paul, MN where they...

Jane Bergstrom

Jane Bergstrom

Nov 17, 2022

E. Jane Bergstrom, age 97, of Mpls, passed away Nov. 17, 2022.  Loved by so many, Jane was devoted to her family, friends, and church.  Growing up during the Depression, her farming family often moved, requiring her to constantly change schools.  But, she always earned good grades and made new friends wherever she went.  As a young adult, she acted in a traveling...

Cynthia West

Cynthia West

Nov 15, 2022

Cynthia Evans West

Of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota died at home on Tuesday, November 15 at the age of 91.

Married to Frederick S. (“Fritz”) West, she is survived by two daughters and two sons, Melanie Lewis (Paul Johnson), Gwendolyn Countryman, Kevin R. Lewis (Janine Eastep), and Tom Weisinger (Kathy Bauman) five...

David Carlsen

David Carlsen

Nov 15, 2022

David Irving Carlsen “Dave”

Age 91 of Stillwater, MN died in his sleep November 15. He was born November 29,1930 in Chicago to Axel Marinus Carlsen and Esther Marie Axelsen Carlsen. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margy; and his 2 sisters, Greta (Pip) Long and Janet (Ted) Brooke. He is survived by his sister,...

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....