Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Barbara Louise Ludtke

Barbara Louise Ludtke

May 7, 2024

Barbara Louise Ludtke, age 78 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024 surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Velnie Vanek; husband, Larry Ludtke; brother, Thomas Vanek; sister, Karen Strom. She will be missed by those who survive her: children, Debra (Doug) Robinson, Alana (Scott) Reil, Andrea Ludtke; grandchildren, Madeline, Samuel,...

Britta Nelson

Britta Nelson

May 6, 2024

Britta Nelson

Age 43 of Stillwater

Passed away on May 6, 2024. Britta was a gift to her family and others and blessed so many people with her smile and sweet spirit.

Britta is preceded in death by her grandparents, Dale E. and Doris Nelson, and Dwight and Grace Peerman.

She is survived by her parents, Joy and Scott; siblings, Erika (Reggie) Estrella and...

Marcie Carol Latterell

Marcie Carol Latterell

May 5, 2024

Marcie Carol Latterell of Stillwater, passed away Sunday, May 5th after a brief battle with cancer. She left the physical world peacefully, surrounded by her children who made sure she knew how much she was loved as she moved on to the next life.Marcie was born and raised in Duluth. After her marriage to Richard Powell, they moved to Stillwater...

Garret Edward Westby

Garret Edward Westby

May 4, 2024

On May 4th, beloved son, big brother, grandson, and friend to all, Garret Edward Westby, 27 passed away tragically and unexpectedly. Garret was born May 30th, 1996 and is survived by his parents, Timothy and Michelle Westby, his younger sisters Alexandra and Anna, his aunts and uncles Jim and Beth Sullivan, Todd and Heidi Westby, cousins David Sullivan and Christine...

Maria Hartwich

Maria Hartwich

May 4, 2024

Maria Magdalena Hartwich (Cedillo DeLeon)

Age 41 of St. Paul, was taken from us far too soon on May 4, 2024.

Maria was born in Jantetleco, Morelos, Mexico to her parents, Filogonio and Leonarda. She emigrated to the United States when she was just 15, and soon after, met Nicholas Hartwich, who would become her husband in 2001.

Together, Maria and Nicholas raised...

William Robert Lehrke

William Robert Lehrke

May 4, 2024

Lehrke, William R. (Bill, Billy, Coach, Pa), 87 years, passed away peacefully at his home in Minneapolis on May 4, 2024.   He was born on February 11, 1937, on a farm in Roberts County, SD.  Bill was raised on a farm 12 miles northeast of Browns Valley, MN on the hills overlooking Lake Traverse on the South Dakota side....

Marcella Mlynarczyk

Marcella Mlynarczyk

May 3, 2024

Marcella G. Mlynarczyk

Passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2024, age 93. Preceded in death by husband, John Mlynarczyk; parents, Walter and Margaret Miller; brothers, Jim (Karen) and Jerry Miller. Survived by children, Betty Cody, John (Cindy) Mlynarczyk, Kathie (Jim) Carlson, Donna Mlynarczyk, Bill (Kim) Mlynarczyk, and Sue (Charlie) Brunton; grandchildren, Bob (Nancy) Cody, Tom (Lori) Cody, Bill (Jen)...

Juanita "Janie" Lucio

Juanita "Janie" Lucio

May 2, 2024

Juanita "Janie" Lucio 

Age 79, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on May 2, 2024.

Family is composing an obituary which you will be able to read here.

A public visitation for Janie will be held Thursday, May 9th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street).

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 10th, 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady...

Patrick Edward Tucci

Patrick Edward Tucci

May 1, 2024

Passed away on May 1, 2024, age 80.Preceded in death by brother, Jack. Survived by wife of 56 years, Grace; children, Lisa, Mario (Shannon), Peter (Kristen), and Gina (Jason); grandchildren, Calley (Tyler), Connor, Carter, Talia (Kevin), Riley, and Adriana; sister, Cindy; nephew, Michael. Retired from Burlington Northern Railroad at age 55, after 35 dedicated years.Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, May...

Glenda Anderson

Glenda Anderson

Apr 30, 2024

Glenda Jane Anderson, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024, in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Glenda Jane Gilbert was born December 2, 1944, in Jonesville, Virginia to her wonderful parents, Glen and Zelda. After high school, she moved to Chicago and met the love of her life, Bob, at Covenant Press where they...

Lily Amis

Lily Amis

Apr 29, 2024

Lily Amis was born on April 29th at 8:48pm, but sadly she passed away beforehand at 21 weeks gestation. We don't understand why this happened, but we know that God is good, even in such dark providences. Heaven now has a new star, and we look forward to one day meeting our precious daughter again.

Every moment that we got to...

Gloria Jane VanDemmeltraadt

Gloria Jane VanDemmeltraadt

Apr 29, 2024

Gloria was born August 28, 1941 to Everett Joseph and Janet Tyler in Hadley, Minnesota. She married Gerald Shigley in 1959. The couple divorced in 1966 and Gloria moved with her three children to St. Cloud, MN where she worked during the day at Honer Insurance Agency and sang at The Hub piano bar in the evenings where she met...

Steven McKenzie

Steven McKenzie

Apr 29, 2024

Steven "Rollie" McKenzie

Passed away on April 29, 2024, age 67.

Full notice pending.



A public visitation will be held Friday, May 17 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Bradshaw, 1078 Rice Street, St. Paul.

Celebration of Life to follow on Saturday, May 18. Details to follow

Jerry Kruger

Jerry Kruger

Apr 28, 2024

Jerry R. Kruger

August 30, 1942 - April 28, 2024

Jerry Ray Kruger, a kind and truly loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died on the morning of April 28th with hands held by family at his home in Hudson, Wisconsin. Jerry was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1942 to Glen and Alice (Christopherson) Kruger, siblings Irma (Mueller) Wright, Allen Kruger,...

Richard Carson

Richard Carson

Apr 28, 2024

Richard R. Carson

Died April 28, 2024, from natural causes. Born Oct. 23, 1936 in Pipestone, MN to Stuart and Una Belle Carson. Survived by nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, his wife Beverly, and brother Robert. He graduated from Pipestone High School and the University of Minnesota earning a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. His life changes and...

Louise Mary Friend

Louise Mary Friend

Apr 26, 2024

Age 88, passed away April 26, 2024. Louise was born February 1, 1936 in St. Paul to George and Lillian Rauscher. She was preceded in death by her parents; half- sister, Kathleen “Kitty” Reichert; and half-brother, Robert “Bob” Gill. Louise is survived by her husband of 59 years, James “Jim”; sons, Christopher James and David George; grandsons, Dylan and Evan; nieces,...

Lori B. Olsson

Lori B. Olsson

Apr 26, 2024

Age 70, of Stillwater, formerly of North St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly April 26, 2024. Services will be held at a later date. Complete notice to follow.

Al Sullivan

Al Sullivan

Apr 26, 2024

Al W. Sullivan

Age 76 of Saint Paul, passed away on April 26th, 2024.

His obituary and services are pending.

Julie Ann Eder

Julie Ann Eder

Apr 26, 2024

Age 50, of Somerset, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 26, 2024.She will be sadly missed by husband, Tim; son, Logan; mother, Paula Burnett; father, Jerry Burnett; brother, Jay Burnett; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.A celebration of Julie's life will be Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. with a time of sharing at...

Patricia Lindau

Patricia Lindau

Apr 25, 2024

Patricia L. "Pat" Lindau, died on April 25, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was born on March 11, 1933, in Little Falls, Minnesota.

In her professional journey, Patricia dedicated over 20 years of her life to Deluxe Check, where she made her mark as the sole female on the production line. Her commitment and perseverance served as an inspiration to...

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