Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Bruce Fournier

Bruce Fournier

Jul 23, 2025

Bruce E Fournier(Rabbitt)

Born in Hibbing, MN passed away on 7/23/2025 at the age of 74.

He is preceded in death by his parents Russel and Yvonne Fournier; brother Gary Ericson; sister Shelley Elfrink.

He is survived by his wife Marie; children Bobbi Jo DeWitt, Timothy (Wendi) Fournier, Kathryn Fournier; stepsons Arthur Kennedy (Nicole Eaton) and Jason Kennedy (Lisa Ebberspacher);...

Barbara "Barb" Bassamore

Barbara "Barb" Bassamore

Jul 23, 2025

Barbara E. Bassamore (Bale, formerly Burrington), of South Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 88.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; son, Michael; great-grandson, Joseph Bentley; daughter-in-law, Wendy; mother, Gladys Jenke; and siblings David, Ray, Ted, and Ed Burrington, Bette Zwieg, and Dianne Winter.

Barbara is survived by her children: Clyde (Sue),...

Judy Chlebeck

Judy Chlebeck

Jul 23, 2025

Judy Chlebeck

Passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, age 81. Preceded in death by grandson, Christian Boreen; and siblings, Richard, Iris, Paul, and Barb. Survived by husband of 61 years, Ron; daughters, Donna (Steve) Boreen, and Denise Henderson; grandchildren, Nicholas (Ronnie), Angela (Blake), Dustin, Matthew (Allison), and Emily; and great-grandson, Cade. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, August 1, 2025,...

Rosemary Jane Cole

Rosemary Jane Cole

Jul 22, 2025

Rosemary Jane Cole (Bielinski) of Dayton, MN (previously of Minneapolis), passed

away peacefully on July 22, 2025. She was born on May 23, 1939.

Rosemary was born on May 23, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from

Roosevelt High School in 1957. She worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, JC Penney Hi-Lake

and later worked for the Minneapolis public schools as everyone’s favorite lunch lady.

She...

Anthony "Tony" Sandgren

Anthony "Tony" Sandgren

Jul 20, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Sandgren

Age 57, passed away on July 20, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Preceded in death by his son, Matthew Sandgren; his father, Roger Sandgren; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kaldahl, and Florence Kaldahl; and his in-laws, Elder and Sandra Miller.

Survived by wife, Dawn Sandgren; and son, Patrick Sandgren; mother, Alice (Bob) Nordling; brothers, Kevin Kaldahl and Eric...

Gloria Ophus

Gloria Ophus

Jul 20, 2025

Gloria was born May 8, 1946, in Crookston to parents Arthur and Martha Gagner.

She married her high school sweetheart Richard Ophus on October 16,1965 and built their home in Hugo to create lifelong memories with family and friends.

Gloria was a proud and loving mother to her three children: Mark (Kris), Tammy and Wade (Theresa). She was a devoted...

Jonathan N. Angelo

Jonathan N. Angelo

Jul 18, 2025

Age 31, of Oakdale, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025.

He will be sadly missed by mother, Jody (nee Racek); and father, Mark (Lara); paternal grandfather, Phil Angelo; and many other friends and family.

Jonathan was a talented, fun-loving, young man. He was rightly proud of his 4 years in the Marine Corps. Serving his country in the Marine Corps was...

Dorothy Fredricksen

Dorothy Fredricksen

Jul 18, 2025

Age 96, of Bayport, passed away July 18, 2025.

Preceded in death by her husband Ed of 68 years; parents; 2 sisters; daughter-in-law; and a great-grandson. 

Survived by children, Scott, Steve (Sue) and Cathy (Virgil) Carroll; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. 

The family extends a special thank you to all of Dorothy’s neighbors who watched after her over the years. 

A celebration...

Wallace "Wally" Bergerson

Wallace "Wally" Bergerson

Jul 17, 2025

Wally Bergerson, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN, with his loving daughters by his side.Wally was known for his private nature and quiet strength. He had been in and out of the hospital in June to address side effects (gross hematuria due to radiation cystitis) from cancer treatments he'd received...

Janet Herron

Janet Herron

Jul 15, 2025

Janet L. Herron, beloved wife, mother, Grammie/Meme, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the age of 75.

Janet spent most of her childhood in Ankeny, Iowa, growing up with her four siblings. Her siblings fondly remember summer days spent riding their bicycles from Ankeny to their Grandma Evan's farm in Polk City, stopping at a...

Nancy Martin

Nancy Martin

Jul 14, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth Martin passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born in Minneapolis on July 15, 1942 and grew up in Farmington. Nancy attended Bethlehem Academy in Fairbault and after graduating in 1960 attended cosmetology school in St. Paul. She quickly established herself in the industry as a talented hair stylist working at...

David Lutz

David Lutz

Jul 14, 2025

David J. Lutz

August 28, 1954 – July 14, 2025

David J. Lutz, 70, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home after a short but courageous battle with leukemia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lorna Lutz; his beloved son, Cole; and his brother, Robert.

Dave is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Kuehn; sons Clint (Sarah) Lutz and...

Jane Skovholt

Jane Skovholt

Jul 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of beloved partner, friend, aunt, sister, and teacher, Jane Anna Skovholt, who left us on July 14, 2025, after a beautifully lived life. Born on Valentine's Day, Feb 14, 1949, Jane lived a life fitting of the significance of that day. She grew up in St. Anthony Park, where she...

Beverly Hall

Beverly Hall

Jul 13, 2025

Beverly Joy Hall age 67 of Vadnais Heights passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents Ken and Harriet Hall. Survived by her husband of 44 years Charles Neuman, brothers Norman Hall (Sue Popkin) and Dale Hall; beloved nephew & niece, Zachary Popkin-Hall and Rachel Popkin-Hall.

Beverly started her career with the St Paul...

Matthew Keil

Matthew Keil

Jul 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Matthew Michael Keil

It is with heavy but peaceful hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Matt after a courageous, 19 month battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Matt departed this world on July 12th, 2025 surrounded by loved ones and with joy in his heart, just as he was in life.

Matthew Michael Keil was...

Nancy Jean Fjestad

Nancy Jean Fjestad

Jul 11, 2025

Nancy Jean Fjestad

Age 55 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on July 11, 2025.

Nancy was born on December 5, 1969 in West Bend, Wisconsin, to Neal Thomas Fosshage and Audrey Louise Fosshage. She was the youngest of four children. Nancy graduated from Bloomington Jefferson High School in 1988 and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University...

Dolores Schouveller

Dolores Schouveller

Jul 11, 2025

Dolores Schouveller Service - Livestream

Mom, Grandma, Great grandma, Sister, Aunt, passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on December 24th, 1926, in Saint Paul MN to the Leitner Family of Ayd Mill. She was the beloved daughter of Otto J Leitner and Johanna (Muellner) Leitner. Dolores was mother to 4 children: Robert, Ronald (Tam),...

Esther Olson

Esther Olson

Jul 11, 2025

Esther Olson Service - Livestream

Age 85, of North Oaks, passed away peacefully July 11, 2025 in New Brighton, MN. She was born March 18, 1940 in Dallas, WI the daughter of Olaf Gustav and Lillian Elenor Lee and was united in marriage to Hank Olson on January 3, 1959.

Esther started her career as a banker and received her Masters in...