Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Jane Haukland

Jane Haukland

Jan 17, 2024

Jane Alice Haukland (Rondeau)

Aged 88, of Little Canada, passed away on January 17, 2024.

Jane was born November 21 1935 in Little Canada, MN.

She was preceded in death by parents, Minnie and Harry Rondeau; sister, Carol; daughter, Debra; and granddaughter, Seena.

Survived by husband, Arthur of 68 years; daughters, Sue (Dave) and Judy (Russ);...

Marilyn June Ash

Marilyn June Ash

Jan 16, 2024

Marilyn Ash, 91, of White Bear Township, Minnesota, passed away on January 16, 2024 from age related causes.

Marilyn was born on August 18, 1932 to Walter and Nellie Anderson in West Seneca, New York. After graduating from Cannon Falls High School, she attended the University of Minnesota and played the saxophone in the University Marching Band.  She worked for several...

Maurice Cole

Maurice Cole

Jan 16, 2024

Maurice Trumone Cole Sr. 

Age 53, of Saint Paul MN died January 16th, 2024.

Maurice "Bootsie" Cole, son of Alexander & Elizabeth Cole, loving husband of Tippi Marie Cole, and strong protecting father of 8, died on January 16th at his Family Home in Saint Paul, MN.

Cole worked at Saint Paul Public Schools for many years and then at Target Center as...

Mary Joleen Johnson

Mary Joleen Johnson

Jan 16, 2024

Nee Monitor.  Born September 11, 1941, Mary passed peacefully in her sleep on January 16, 2024.    

She will be deeply missed by her husband of 64 years, Lloyd “Punk”; children, Lynn Elsner, John (Anne), Julie (John) Pilz and Jeff (Julie); 14 grandchildren, 7+ great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews other relatives and countless friends.  

She was preceded in death by...

Richard Michael "Dick" Butler

Richard Michael "Dick" Butler

Jan 15, 2024

Age 87, died peacefully on his birthday, 15 Jan 2024. 



Dick is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jo; and survived by sons, Richard Butler Jr (Kelley) Akron Ohio, Patrick Butler (Noelle) Minneapolis and Steven Butler (Allison) Eagan; daughters, Laurie Klinkhammer (John) Eau Claire, Wis., Aran Jackson (Minter) Blacksburg Va., Lynn Daleiden St. Paul, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces...

Doris Jean (Rovick) Hanson

Doris Jean (Rovick) Hanson

Jan 14, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many.

Passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Ole and Ingeborg Rovick, and brother Oscar. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Wallace “Wally”; daughters, Jean Hanson (Mary Gearin), Judy Kelly (Mike) and Janet DeGidio (Joe); grandchildren, Shawn Kelly and Erin Olafson (Jacob);...

Debra Miller

Debra Miller

Jan 14, 2024

Debra "Deb" Miller

Age 73 of Minneapolis passed away on Sunday, January 14th, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her parents Mae and Maurice, and her granddaughter Gerti.

She will be sadly missed by her life partner Arlen Hart; children Rick(Tammy), Bryce(Crystal), and Beth; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother Darrell; nieces Rachael and Faith; and many...

Marian M. Hosek (nee Schneider)

Marian M. Hosek (nee Schneider)

Jan 14, 2024

Marian M. Hosek (nee Schneider)

Age 96 of Lake Elmo

Passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and grandchildren, Brittany and Sara.

Survived by her children, Christy McQuiston, Thomas (Kelly), Laurie (Dan) Nord, Karin (Paul) Kullhem, Ronald, and Gordon; grandchildren, Nicholas (Bill), Bryan, Bridget, Bryton (Ashley), Kayla (Jesse), and Hunter; and great-grandchildren, Ruston,...

Carol Ellen Anderson

Carol Ellen Anderson

Jan 13, 2024

Carol Ellyn Anderson

Age 103 of Bayport

Passed away on January 13, 2024. Carol was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and retired from Andersen Windows. Preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; son, Preston; parents, John and Sarah Henderson; brother, Merit; daughter-in-law, Renate Anderson. Survived by her sons, Geoffry, Brian, and Blake (Patricia Thatcher); grandchildren, Betsy and Ron; sister-in-law, Betty; cousins, Lillian...

Thea Marie Dembley

Thea Marie Dembley

Jan 12, 2024

Service Pending

Bernard "Ben" Nieters

Bernard "Ben" Nieters

Jan 12, 2024

Age 77, of White Bear Lake, passed away from liver disease on January 12, 2024.

Ben grew up in Anoka, MN, was a multi-sport athlete at Anoka High School, graduating in 1964. He attended Augsburg University and then received an engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. He later received an MBA from St. Thomas University. Ben spent his entire...

Dr. William Joseph "Joe" Reed

Dr. William Joseph "Joe" Reed

Jan 12, 2024

June 27, 1958—January 12, 2024

Joe was born June 27, 1958 in St. Paul to Sonny and Lola Reed.  He attended St. Agnes Grade School and High School, graduating from St. Agnes High School in 1976, where his love of music was sparked.  It was in choir that Joe first noticed Michelle Enney in the soprano section, and their love story began.  Joe...

Emily Tha

Emily Tha

Jan 12, 2024

Emily Tha

Age 72 of Saint Paul, passed away on January 12, 2024.

 

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;

and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all thy ways acknowledge him,

and he shall direct thy paths.

 

 

Funeral services for Emily Tha will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 AM at K'Nyaw...

Jerome Paul Driscoll

Jerome Paul Driscoll

Jan 12, 2024

Jerome P. DriscollAge 81 of Lake Elmo, MNJerome “Jerry” Driscoll died peacefully on January 12, 2024, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. Jerry was born in St. Paul, MN on October 24, 1942, and took great pride in being an “Eastsider” for nearly 45 years before moving to Lake Elmo. Jerry was preceded...

David Meis

David Meis

Jan 11, 2024

David Eugene Meis

David Eugene Meis died peacefully on January 11, 2024, in Chaska, Minnesota. 

David was born on February 7, 1995, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Robert and Holly (Borchart) Meis. David attended Sioux City schools until moving to the Minneapolis area upon graduation. David attended Minnesota Community and Technical College and then the University of Minnesota where he earned his...

Jean Lipke

Jean Lipke

Jan 11, 2024

Age 86, of North Oaks, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on January 11, 2024.

Jean loved music from a young age and it touched every part of her life. She shined as the lead vocalist in many local productions, took center stage in the University of Minnesota's theater program, including performing for multiple years on...

Howard Andrea

Howard Andrea

Jan 11, 2024

Howard Frederick AndreaAugust 3, 1937 - January 11, 2024

Howard Frederick Andrea, age 86, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning, January 11, 2024. Howard was born on August 3, 1937, in Buffalo, Minnesota, and moved to St. Paul with his family at age 5.

He attended grade school at the Church of St. Mary and...

Steven R. Montgomery

Steven R. Montgomery

Jan 10, 2024

Steven R. Montgomery

Age 76 of Maplewood, passed away on January 10, 2024.



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



Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Edwin F. Menze, Jr.

Edwin F. Menze, Jr.

Jan 9, 2024

Of Arden Hills and Woodbury, passed away Jan 9, surrounded by family. Born in Atchison, KS, he moved to the Twin Cities as a young boy, and graduated from University High School and the University of Minnesota. A programmer, Ed helped Dayton's enter the computer age, and had a long tenure at Scientific Computers. An avid outdoorsman, Ed built a...

Gerald Bjork

Gerald Bjork

Jan 9, 2024

Livestream of Service will be available here:https://boxcast.tv/channel/gerald-alan-bjork-service-ozl4lbhitadyv79luppa--------------------

Gerald "Gerry" Bjork

age 81 of Houlton, WI and Stillwater, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Lucille Bjork; brother Larry; and sister JoAnn Larson. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 29 years Sue; children of Gerry and...

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