Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Philip J. Broberg

Philip J. Broberg

Jun 25, 2025

Services to be announced

Randy Lee Nelson

Randy Lee Nelson

Jun 23, 2025

Age 75, of Forest Lake, formerly of Stillwater, passed away peacefully June 23, 2025 with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.

Preceded in death by his brother, Ricky.

Randy will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Catheryn; children, Randy, Jr. (Annette), Katherine (Daniel) Junker, and Donald; grandchildren, Jessie, Jacob, Ashley, Phillip, Matthew and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Ruthann, Gweneth,...

Frances "Fran" Joan Abbott

Frances "Fran" Joan Abbott

Jun 22, 2025

Frances “Fran” Joan Abbott (née Kraker), age 92, of Shoreview, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025.

Born in Virginia, MN, Fran was the youngest child of Emily and Joseph Kraker Sr. A graduate of Roosevelt High School (1951) and The College of St. Scholastica (1955), she received a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, and later joined the U.S. Army’s...

David Graf

David Graf

Jun 22, 2025

David Paul Graf, Major, US Army (Ret.)

Major David Paul Graf, age 65, passed away on June 22, 2025 at his home, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ewald Joseph Graf; and his mother, Colleen Agnes Graf.

David is survived by his husband, Nghia Dinh Pham.

David was born on June 24, 1959, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He...

Douglas R. Johnson

Douglas R. Johnson

Jun 21, 2025

Douglas R. Johnson, age 73, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Doug was a man of quiet strength, steady dedication, and deep love for the people in his life. He proudly worked for 44 years and 1 day at Washington County Public Works, holding many roles throughout his career and finishing as...

George D. Fontaine

George D. Fontaine

Jun 20, 2025

George Fontaine, 89, left us to be in heaven on June 20th, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary; parents George and Rose; sisters Marion, Dorothy, Aurore, Rosemary and Lorraine; son, Donald and daughter-in-law, Dawn. George is survived by daughters, Julie (Jim) and Kathy (Andrew); grandchildren, Tony (Leah), Niki (Chris), Kimberly, Jeff (Marie), Ashley (Brandon), Matti (Luke); great-grandchildren;...

John Tschida

John Tschida

Jun 19, 2025

John (Jack) Martin Tschida, Sergeant USMC (Ret.)

Roseville - John (Jack) Martin Tschida, 93, a proud Marine veteran, devout Catholic, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on June 19th 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on August 22, 1931 in Saint Paul, Jack enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country with honor and distinction...

Daniel Winston Schultz

Daniel Winston Schultz

Jun 16, 2025

Daniel Winston Schultz, Dan or "Hawkeye", age 74, passed away unexpectedly in Stillwater MN on June 16, 2025 a few weeks after elective shoulder surgery.

Dan was born on Feb 28, 1951 in Charles City, Iowa. His parents were LaVonne and Albert Schultz. He had seven siblings and grew up on a farm near Rockford, Iowa.

At the age of 3, Dan...

Gaylord Fred Kube Jr

Gaylord Fred Kube Jr

Jun 16, 2025

Gaylord Fred Kube, Jr, 78, of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born January 31, 1947 in Wabasha, Minnesota to Gaylord F. Kube, Sr. and Ethel Pugh Kube (later Alpert), and was raised by his grandparents Henry and Lucy Kube on a farm in rural Arcadia, Wisconsin, where he was surrounded by many beloved aunts, uncles...

Barbara Ann Schwartz

Barbara Ann Schwartz

Jun 15, 2025

Barbara Ann Smith Olsen Schwartz departed gracefully and peacefully from this world on June 15, 2025. Barb was born on September 7, 1933 to Charles G. Smith and Mary Delegan Smith in Chicago, Illinois. She had a happy childhood with her parents and younger sister, Charlene, and her uncle, George Delegan who was 9 years older than her and raised...

Betty Jane Bremer (Peters)

Betty Jane Bremer (Peters)

Jun 14, 2025

Betty Jane Bremer (Peters) was born to Florence (Hadler) and Henry Peters in Lake City, MN on June 17, 1930. She went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2025, at the age of 94.

She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed at West Florence Lutheran Church. She grew up and attended grade school in Lake City, MN...

Jon Shane Bergeron

Jon Shane Bergeron

Jun 13, 2025

Age 44 of New Brighton

Jon passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2025 due to complications after cardiac arrest.

Jon was an adventurer and easily made friends. He spent some of his youth in Alaska where he loved to fish, chat with the fishermen, trap rabbits, talk to the moose, and be outdoors. When he moved back to Minnesota, he knew everyone...

Michael "Mike" John Miller

Michael "Mike" John Miller

Jun 11, 2025

Michael Miller Service - Livestream

Age 66 of Vadnais Heights, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 11th 2025.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Pat Miller; and many beloved aunts, uncles, and family members.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 28 years, Vicky; children, Rachel (Shelby Finneman), and Casey (Michael) Orr; father, John Miller; sisters,...

Tsegai Ghebremichael

Tsegai Ghebremichael

Jun 10, 2025

Tsegai Ghebremichael was born on March 5th, 1963, in Asmara, Eritrea to parents Ghebremichael Tesfu Abede and Sembatu Tesfagaber Kaleb. Tsegai suffered from health issues his whole life. He developed heart problems after being ill with rheumatic fever as a young child. In the early 1980s he came to America through CHF “Children’s Heart Fund” for heart surgery at just...

David Loren Boll

David Loren Boll

Jun 9, 2025

Born: September 8, 1940 - Minneapolis, MN

Died: June 9, 2025 at Lake Region Hospital in Elbow Lake, MN

David Loren Boll, age 84, of Elbow Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025 while holding the hand of his wife, Suzanne.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Hans and Olava; and his mother, Dorothy Boll.

David graduated from Minneapolis...

Joe Liberty

Joe Liberty

Jun 7, 2025

Joe Liberty

Age 59 of Stillwater

Passed away on June 7, 2025.

Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Mary; and his beloved dog, Rigby.

He is survived by his sons, Nicholas (Emily) and Daniel (Mandi); granddaughters, Mia and Molly; father, Bob; siblings, Jim (Amy), Lisa (Chad), Lori, and Scott; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and innumerable friends.

Joe...

Santiago Calderon

Santiago Calderon

Jun 7, 2025

 Santiago Calderon Service - Livestream

Santiago ("Santi") Calderon, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on June 7. Santi was born and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He attended Expo Elementary and Upper Mississippi Academy, and he graduated from the Gateway to College program at Saint Paul College.

Santi had a zest for life and made friends easily. He loved spending time with them doing...

Carole Lynn Erickson

Carole Lynn Erickson

Jun 7, 2025

Age 78 of Minneapolis

Passed away on June 7, 2025 with her son by her side.

Carole is preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly; and parents, Mark and Hilma Bradshaw.

She is survived by her son, Kermit; dear friend, Steve; granddaughters, Arianna, Kailey, and Abby; great-granddaughter, Aria; and brothers, Jack and Mark Bradshaw.