Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Joan Flood

Joan Flood

Jun 1, 2022

FLOOD

Joan

Age 91 of Minneapolis

Passed away peacefully on May 27, 2022. She is survived by her children, Patrick, James (Sylvia), Thomas (Laurie), Mary Flood-Maneely (Timothy Maneely), Paul (Lynn DeVore), Kathleen; grandchildren, Robert (Jessica), Kristin (Rashad) Elliott, Megan (Pat) Elwell, Bill Tott, Mark, Sarah, Alexander, Brianna DeVore, Lindsay Fox, Kieran Maneely, Benjamin...

Paul Pelzl

Paul Pelzl

May 31, 2022

Paul James Pelzl

Age 45, was called to his heavenly home on May 31, 2022 following a battle with cancer, diagnosed in December of 2021.  Paul was born in Eau Claire, WI to James and Carla (Thurow) Pelzl, and was received into the Lord’s kingdom through baptism the same day.  He was confirmed in the...

Carol Jensen

Carol Jensen

May 30, 2022

Jensen, Carol Ann

Loving Mom and Grandma, Age 76, of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 30, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Donald H. Jensen; grandson, Cory Mellem; parents, Floyd and Dorothea Lemon; siblings, Tom Lemon and Jan Johnson. She will be sadly missed by children, David (Missy) Stanius, Chris...

Angela Anderson

Angela Anderson

May 29, 2022

Angela Rae Anderson

Age 47, of Roseville, passed away peacefully at home from complications with congestive heart failure on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Angie will be deeply missed by her children, Connor and Sophia; their father Josh Martens; mother Carol (Ron) Lunn; father Harold (Linda) Bogotty; siblings Christina (Jerry) Klein, and Michael Bogotty; nephew Tanner (Caylee); and other family and friends....

Gregory Johnson

Gregory Johnson

May 29, 2022

Gregory Walter Johnson, age 84 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully at home on May 29th, 2022.

There is no story long enough to say how much we loved Greg and what a gentle person he was. He was beloved by everyone who ever met him; a fantastic father, grandfather and great grandfather, a loving husband, brother and son...

Marlene Friedrich

Marlene Friedrich

May 28, 2022

FRIEDRICH

Marlene Joyce (Conrad)

Age 89 of Woodbury, formerly Chisago City and Mendota Heights

Passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Lucy; husband John Friedrich; brother John “Butch” Whelan; sisters-in-law Barb Whelan and Jan Greene; daughter-in-law Debbie Conrad.  She is survived by children...

Gordon Bayne

Gordon Bayne

May 28, 2022

Gordon Keith Bayne

Age 94, of St. Paul, formerly White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 28, 2022.

Gordon was born at home on a farm near Coleridge, Nebraska, to Elvin and Katie Bayne on August 10, 1927. He attended Nebraska School for the Deaf in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated in...

Karen Sorman

Karen Sorman

May 28, 2022

Karen Sorman passed away unexpectedly in her home on May 28, 2022. She is survived by her children, Autumn Stinson, Kyle Kroening, Samuel Strandness; siblings, Steven, David (Myra), Nancy, Thomas (Michele), Joseph (Mickey), Jimmy, Chris (Ying), Mary (Bonnie); many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Constance; brother, Mark;...

Judith Osborn

Judith Osborn

May 26, 2022

Judith M. Osborn

Age 85, of Lakeland, passed away May 26, 2022

Judy was born January 2, 1937 in Oak Park, IL to Lilyan and Charles Stika.  She was joined soon by a sister, Pat Newton of Westmont, IL, and a brother, Chuck Stika of Prospect Heights, IL.  The family moved...

Simo Sarkanen

Simo Sarkanen

May 25, 2022

Simo Sarkanen, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022, following a cardiac arrest.

Born in Helsinki, Finland, and raised in Birmingham, England, Simo embodied the essences of both cultures.

He received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from King’s College, Cambridge University in England. He earned his PhD in Bio-organic Chemistry from the...

Willis Smith

Willis Smith

May 25, 2022

Willis Delbert Smith, 91, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; sons, Michael and Ronald; and sisters, Donna (Henry) and Shirley (Don).

Willis will be missed by his children, Mark (Wendy) Smith, Barbara (Tim) McGough, Diane (Kurt) Zilley; and...

Allan Johnson

Allan Johnson

May 23, 2022

Allan L. Johnson, 81, of Apple Valley, passed away at Fairview Ridges Hospital on May 23, 2022.

Allan was preceded in death by his parents, Arnie & Dorothy Johnson, brother “Stag" Johnson, brother-in-law Randy Randall, and sister-in-law Lil (Chuck) Dunham.

Allan will be deeply missed by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Linda; sons...

Brian Mcnamara

Brian Mcnamara

May 22, 2022

Brian Michael McNamara of Stillwater

He was preceded in death by his father, John "Jack" McNamara.

Brian is survived by his son, Finn; mother, Marilyn; sisters, Sheila (Larry) Wiegand and Anna (Ron) Hartsel; brothers, Tim (Melanie) McNamara and Jon (Jessa) McNamara; many nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends.

A simple...

Arvid Lokensgard

Arvid Lokensgard

May 22, 2022

Arvid Luther Lokensgard passed away peacefully in Minneapolis on May 22, 2022.  He was born in Minneapolis in 1941, and resided at Friendship Village in Bloomington since 2010.  Arv graduated in 1963 from St. Olaf College, where he sang in the choir, and Fargo Central High School in 1959, a star football player. He married Kathryn Substad in 1963 and...

Lynn Valian

Lynn Valian

May 21, 2022

Lynn Janae Griffith Valian

“The Earth is a little more dull, and Heaven just got brighter.” The world lost a beautiful soul with the passing on May 21, 2022 of Lynn Valian: beloved daughter, sister, auntie, mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend. Lynn Janae Griffith was born on August 23, 1962 in Portland, OR, to Jerry and Ruth...

Tylor Butterfly

Tylor Butterfly

May 19, 2022

Tylor Ray Butterfly, age 22, Native of the Twin Cities, was called home by the Lord too soon on May 19, 2022.

He is welcomed by grandparents, Connie Butterfly and Ambrocia Delarosa, Juan Aviles, Uncle Leonardo Aviles, and Auntie Mary Columbus.

Survived by his loving parents, Jose and Shantil Delarosa; siblings, Liliana, Tyana, Jonathan, and Nicolas;...

Joan Norman

Joan Norman

May 16, 2022

Joan D. Norman

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 16, 2022, age 86. Preceded in death by husband of 41 years, Wayne; parents, Otto and Myrtle; and sister, Jean (Tom) Noyes.

Survived by children, Carey, Cathy (Dale) Preston, Chris (Mike) Fennern, Craig (Kari), and Clayton; grandchildren, Charlie, Brooke, Rachael, Mikayla, Shawn, Kasey, and...

Mai Lor

Mai Lor

May 16, 2022

Mai Lor was taken too soon at the age of 63 on May 16, 2022. She resided in the Twin Cities for most of her life. She was a devoted mother and loved us all unconditionally. She enjoyed traveling and shopping very much. She had the greatest fashion sense, and her nails were always painted. She lived a happy...

Marie Zech

Marie Zech

May 16, 2022

Marie Catherine (Welsch) Zech passed away at the age of 104 on May 16, 2022. She was a dedicated wife and hardworking mother. Playing the piano was a lifelong talent. Even into her final days, she enjoyed playing for others at Holy Family Residence.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edward; daughter,...

Kim Dailey

Kim Dailey

May 16, 2022

Kim Dailey

Age 66, of Woodbury, MN, passed away May 16, 2022.

Born February 28, 1956.  The son of Mick and Marilyn Dailey.  Kim operated various businesses in Dailey, Inc. and was self employed in the transportation industry for many years.  He served on the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation School Board in...