Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Susana Carrasco

Susana Carrasco

Mar 10, 2026

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Elmer Carl Rauls

Elmer Carl Rauls

Mar 10, 2026

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elmer Rauls of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 10, 2026, at the age of 70.

Elmer was born on February 2, 1956, in Raymond, Mississippi, to Juanita Page (Ingram), and moved to Minnesota at a young age. The oldest of seven children, he was preceded in death by two of his...

Robert Dean Kamps

Robert Dean Kamps

Mar 6, 2026

Robert "Bob" Kamps, age 69, of Bayport, Minnesota, passed away on March 6, 2026.Bob was born on August 18, 1956, to Gordon and Eldoras (Westermann) Kamps and spent his entire life in Bayport. He grew up alongside his five siblings - Phyllis, Joan, Jean, Steven, and David - in a home full of noise, humor, and competition.For more than 40...

Nancy Layne (Smith) Mewes

Nancy Layne (Smith) Mewes

Mar 5, 2026

Age 82, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on March 5, 2026.

Nancy was born on September 18, 1943, in Carthage, Missouri, to Dr. Norvin and Dolores Smith. As a young adult, Nancy attended the University of Minnesota's Miller School of Nursing. Not long after school, she met Myron Mewes. The two were married on May...

David Michael Schiebel

David Michael Schiebel

Mar 4, 2026

David passed away in his sleep we believe from a heart attack that was very unexpected on March 4th. We are devastated. My Dad was larger than life and lived and did incredible, amazing things that made most people consider him a legend.He started in Corrections originally at the Stillwater Prison then moving on to Oak Park Heights Prison the...

Mao Thao (Khang)

Mao Thao (Khang)

Mar 4, 2026

With broken hearts, we share the passing of a beautiful soul, Mao Thao (Khang), age 42, who passed peacefully on the morning of March 4, 2026.

Mao was born on May 8, 1983, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Zhang Blong Khang and Seng Thao.

Mao was a devoted wife, loving mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, and friend. She is...

Justin Earl Muntean

Justin Earl Muntean

Mar 4, 2026

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that Justin, age 42, left us too soon and unexpectedly on 3/4/2026. 

Justin will be deeply missed by his daughter, Emma "Nex" Powell-Muntean; parents, Pete and Tina; brother, Alex; Aunt, Debbie; Grandma, Lorraine Figg; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, co-workers and his rescued feline companion "Binx". 

Justin was a passionate MN Wild...

Pla Vang Khang

Pla Vang Khang

Mar 3, 2026

Pla Vang Khang passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Pla was a devoted woman of God and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Seng Khang, Neng Khang and his spouse Yer Lor, Bee Khang and her spouse Lee Thao, Ah Khang, Ger Khang and his spouse Choua Yang,...

Sheila Delesse Thompson

Sheila Delesse Thompson

Mar 2, 2026

Sheila Thompson, 37, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Wyoming, MN.

Sheila had a special talent for writing, and she would literally read almost anything. She was fond of computers and video games, but her true passion was animals. She even had aspirations of opening an animal shelter. She could not stand to see an animal in distress without...

Jean Katherine (Erickson) Chernega

Jean Katherine (Erickson) Chernega

Mar 2, 2026

Jean Chernega Service - Livestream

Jean Katherine (Erickson) Chernega passed away suddenly on March 2, 2026 in Hudson, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jean was born April 27, 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota to Walberg and Edwin Erickson. She attended college at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities where she graduated with honors. During her college years, she met John George...

Dennis Paul Hays

Dennis Paul Hays

Mar 1, 2026

Age 79 passed away on March 1, 2026.

Preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Paul Hays.

Survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen (Willer) Hays; son, Ian Hays; and daughter, Kirstin (Dustin) Vincent; as well as two grandchildren, Liesl Vincent and Crosby Vincent.

Dennis served in Vietnam as a medic, and when he was discharged from the Army was awarded a Bronze...

Thomas N. O'Brien

Thomas N. O'Brien

Feb 28, 2026

Thomas N. O’Brien, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and a lifetime of cherished memories. Though he has departed this earthly life, those who knew and loved him take comfort in knowing he is now at peace in the presence of the Lord he faithfully trusted.

Tom was born on December 6,...

Mary Martha Kvols

Mary Martha Kvols

Feb 28, 2026

Mary Martha Cheavens Kvols, age 82. Beloved wife of Larry; devoted mother of Laura (Tony) and Kris (Jasmine); treasured grandmother of Wyatt, Ezra, Eliza, and Margaret; cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Martha lived her life with a profound commitment to her family and friends. A graduate of Baylor University, where she met her husband, Larry, Martha lived in many...

Jan Alene Leite

Jan Alene Leite

Feb 27, 2026

Jan Alene Leite was born on 8/15/49 in Volga, SD and passed away on 2/27/2026 of pulmonary fibrosis. She was preceded in death by parents Arthur and Unalda (Dawson) Leite, brothers James and Michael. She is survived by her sister-in-law Pamela (Michael), niece Erica, nephew Nathan, cousins and many friends. 

Jan graduated from Sioux Valley High School in Volga, SD. She continued her...

Eleanor "Ellie" Margaret Samuelson

Eleanor "Ellie" Margaret Samuelson

Feb 27, 2026

Age 98, of Stillwater passed away February 27, 2026. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph "Sam." Survived by children, Stephen, Joseph (Myrlah), Mary (Mark), Richard, Beth (Kevin), Jane (Dennis), Bob (Mary Alice) and J.P. (Cheryl); 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Ellie was a devoted mother and family was the center of her universe. She cherished...

Michael J Bock

Michael J Bock

Feb 27, 2026

Michael Joseph Bock

Age 70 of Minneapolis

Passed away on February 27, 2026. Michael was always cooking for his family and friends. That was his passion. He will be dearly missed.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sue Ellen Valstad

Sue Ellen Valstad

Feb 26, 2026

Sue Ellen (Nutter) Valstad

April 9,1949 - February 26, 2026

In Loving Memory

Sue Ellen (Nutter) Valstad, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on April 9, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

She worked several years in retail but her main focus was on raising her two sons. Sue was very passionate about...

Elizabeth "Liz" Albrecht Schiferl

Elizabeth "Liz" Albrecht Schiferl

Feb 26, 2026

Elizabeth “Liz” Albrecht Schiferl, age 67, passed away at home in Saint Paul, Minnesota on February 26th, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Jan (Schmidt) Albrecht.

Liz is survived by her husband, Rich; children, Sam (Ayla), Annie (Kevin), and Simon; sister, Kiri Albrecht Riehle McKibbins (Jay); cats, Walter, Stanley, and Howard; nieces, nephews,...

Roxy Linton-Croner Carlsen

Roxy Linton-Croner Carlsen

Feb 25, 2026

Roxy's Service - Livestream

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet mama Roxy, who departed this life on February 25th, 2026, at the age of 69.Roxy was born on Oct 19, 1956, in Saint Paul, to Jonathan Linton and Violet Taylor Linton. In high school, Roxy moved in with the Carlsen's, who became her foster...

Dr. Carl Lee Bandt

Dr. Carl Lee Bandt

Feb 25, 2026

Dr. Carl Lee Bandt, 87, died suddenly of natural causes on February 25th at his home in North Oaks, MN.

He was born on March 22, 1938, in Wisconsin Rapids to Lawrence and Ethel Marie Bandt, and was raised in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, alongside his best friend and fraternal twin, Phillip Bandt.

Carl received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Master's Degrees in...