Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Betsy Carlson

Betsy Carlson

Oct 25, 2025

Betsy Carlson, 50, of Chicago, IL died on October 25, 2025 at Mayo Clinic in the ICU after two sudden and massive, hemorrhagic strokes that occurred three days apart. During her six days in the hospital, she was surrounded in person and in spirit by loving and grieving family and friends who were not prepared to lose her light, her...

Patricia Syneva Plooster

Patricia Syneva Plooster

Oct 25, 2025

Patricia Plooster Service - Livestream

Patricia “Pat” Syneva Plooster, age 88, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025.

Pat was born on September 4, 1937, in Willmar, Minnesota, to Rodney and Sarah Shelman. After graduating from high school, she attended St. Cloud State University, where she completed her teaching degree in just three years, graduating in 1957. At...

Rachel Hamilton

Rachel Hamilton

Oct 25, 2025

Rachel Anne Hamilton; a beloved mother, a tenacious and faith-filled woman, a devoted steward of the Earth, and a gentle friend to all living things, unexpectedly stepped into eternity peacefully at home in Minneapolis on October 24th, 2025 at the all-to-brief but radiant age of 52 after spending the day in the rhythm of her simple joys — running errands,...

Evelyn J. (Thul) Sherrard

Evelyn J. (Thul) Sherrard

Oct 25, 2025

Age 78, of Stillwater, passed away on October 25, 2025.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Laurence and Elizabeth Thul; brother, Robert; and in-laws, Richard and DeeDee Sherrard.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Roger; step-daughters, Debbie (Mike) Salmon and Maggie (Alex) Stuart; grandchildren, Tyler and Katelyn Stuart. She will be greatly missed by sister-in-law, Carol...

Hazel Coolidge

Hazel Coolidge

Oct 24, 2025

Hazel Coolidge

Hazel passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2025 at the age of 89 surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation Memorial Service will be held on: Saturday November 8, 2025 at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 451 W. Central Avenue, St. Paul, MN

Visitation at 11:00 AM, Celebration of Life at 12:00 PM

Repass immediately follow in Fellowship Hall

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Jeffrey James Mitsch

Jeffrey James Mitsch

Oct 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey James Mitsch, who left us on October 24, 2025, at the age of 69. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jeff lived a life full of friendship and purpose. Early in his career he worked throughout Saint Paul as a professional metal worker. Together with his Uncle, Jeff built...

Lowell C. Van Berkom

Lowell C. Van Berkom

Oct 24, 2025

Lowell C. Van Berkom Service - Livestream

Age 89 of Lino Lakes

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 24, 2025. Lowell was born in 1935 in Powers Lake, North Dakota, the son of Johnny M. and Esther Van Berkom. He was raised on a farm two miles outside of Powers Lake alongside his six siblings, where he learned the values...

David Huggett, Sr.

David Huggett, Sr.

Oct 23, 2025

David Huggett, Sr., age 86, of Somerset, Wisconsin, passed away on October 23, 2025. Dave dedicated 30 years of his career to the Ford Plant in St. Paul, where his passion for automobiles flourished. He cherished time spent on Lake Superior, boating and scuba diving with family and close friends. Dave also loved riding motorcycles and attending countless car shows...

Wendy Ingalls

Wendy Ingalls

Oct 22, 2025

Wendy M Ingalls

Age 56 of Stillwater, MN and Hudson, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents Louie and Judie; brothers David and Scott.

She is survived by her sons Jesse and Lucas; granddog Chris Farley; siblings Pam Caduff, Linda Doermann, Jim and Tim Garavalia; and many other beloved family and friends.

A celebration of...

Reverend Gerald Kevin Foley

Reverend Gerald Kevin Foley

Oct 22, 2025

Foley, Reverend Gerald Kevin, age 93 of Minneapolis, died on October 22, 2025. Born in Brooks, MN on January 15, 1932 to William Foley and Alma Perras Foley. Survived by brothers Bill, Michael (JoAnn), and Alan (Jane) and sister Patricia Ruffing (John) and sister-in-law Yvonne Foley Moore. Preceded in death by sisters Mary Kennedy, Beverly Aars and brothers Larry, and...

Edward "Ed" Krugmire

Edward "Ed" Krugmire

Oct 20, 2025

Ed Krugmire Service - Livestream

In loving memory of Edward "Ed" Krugmire, age 72, of Afton, MN, who passed away on October 20, 2025 at his beloved Farm / Mill in Caledonia, MN.

Ed was a man of many hats, both literally and figuratively. He excelled in many sports growing up including football (Captain senior year), basketball, baseball, and softball, while also...

Charles "Skip" Czuck" Joseph Rehman III

Charles "Skip" Czuck" Joseph Rehman III

Oct 19, 2025

Charles Joseph Rehman III Service - Livestream

Charles "Skip" Czuck" Joseph Rehman III, of Hopkins, was born in Edina, Minnesota, on April 17, 1966, and passed away October 19, 2025. The youngest of three and the only son, Skip spent a lot of time in his early years at Berean Baptist Church, where his father was pastor. After the family moved to Albert...

Lynn Patricia Klaassen

Lynn Patricia Klaassen

Oct 19, 2025

Lynn Patricia Klaassen, age 73, of Oak Park Heights, MN passed away peacefully Sunday October 19, 2025 at her long-time residence of Boutwell's Landing. Lynn was born April 13, 1952 in Stillwater, MN.

Lynn is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marilyn Klaassen. She is survived by brother, Scott Klaassen (Patricia); nephew, Benjamin (Wynne); great nephews, Teddy, Charlie and...

Faylene "Fay" L. Ziton

Faylene "Fay" L. Ziton

Oct 19, 2025

Age 94, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully October 19, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1931, in St. Paul, Minnesota to William and Erma. 

Fay lived a long and full life surrounded by family, friends, and her many beloved dogs. Her vivacious spirit never faded, and she remained independent, sharp, funny, and full of energy and love until the...

Shirley Schacher

Shirley Schacher

Oct 19, 2025

Shirley Schacher was the kind of person who made you feel special. Her curiosity helped her know people deeply, and her constant desire to bring people together created a lifetime of genuine connection—making everyone around her feel seen and loved.

She cared about others in a way that showed her genuine interest in them, often asking about their favorite classes in...

Dean Schafer

Dean Schafer

Oct 19, 2025

Dean R Schafer

Dean R Schafer, 64, of Saint Paul passed away on Oct 19th following a courageous 6 month battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by mother, Sheila Fitch and her husband John.

Survived by wife Camille, son Ben (Gaby) and daughter Violet. His father Paul (Sherry), Brothers Dan (Ann), Dave (LeeAnn), Cary Truman (Lisa) and sisters Diane (Tom), and Rachel Griebling...

Geraldine "Jerre" Ebbesen

Geraldine "Jerre" Ebbesen

Oct 18, 2025

Geraldine (Jerre) Ebbesen died in her home at Lexington Landing in St Paul surrounded by family on October 18, 2025, at age 93. We miss her already, but know she is at peace.

Geraldine Golden (Jerre) was born on September 5, 1932 in Lake Crystal, MN, to Frances (Jacobson) and Gerald Golden. Jerre graduated from Lake Crystal High School in 1951,...

Joan L. Krumwiede

Joan L. Krumwiede

Oct 18, 2025

Age 84, of Hugo, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025.

Preceded in death by her mother, Laura Maxson; and sisters, Barb and Geraldine.

Survived by sons, Michael Cooper (Carol), Richard Cooper (Patty), James Cooper and David Cooper; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Earl, Robert and Mike; sisters, Kathy and Mary.

A celebration of Joan's life will be Friday November 21, from 4:00...

Dana Cobbins

Dana Cobbins

Oct 18, 2025

Dana Cobbins Service - Livestream

Dana Jerome Cobbins

Age 62 of St. Paul

Passed away on October 18, 2025.

Dana is preceded in death by his sons, Dana and Joshua; parents, Cleaster Cobbins and Billy Hugoan; sisters, Joyce and Carmelita; and brother, Al Sullivan.

He is survived by his children, Crystal, Tashianna, Daniel, and Elijah; 6 grandchildren, Kenneth, Deanna, Kenvah, Kenya, Zion, and Daziah; twin...

Roy Woldesrael

Roy Woldesrael

Oct 17, 2025

Funeral Announcement

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the Funeral Service for our beloved Roy, which will be held on Tuesday, October 21,from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at:

Saint Gabrielle Eritrean Orthodox Church

206 Robie St. E, St. Paul, MN 55107

Immediately following the service, the burial will take place at 12:00 PM at:

Acacia Park Cemetery

2151 Pilot Knob Rd, Mendota Heights,...