Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Jack Ralph Diethert

Jack Ralph Diethert

Dec 26, 2025

Age 85 of Lake Elmo

Passed away on December 26, 2025. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He proudly served in the Navy and was a lifetime member and past commander of the Stillwater VFW. Jack was an avid bowler and loved playing horseshoes.

Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; children, Todd (Denise), Lonnie and Jessica Lieffort; grandchildren,...

Peter LaCasse

Peter LaCasse

Dec 26, 2025

Peter Richard LaCasseAge 71 of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025, surrounded by love.Pete worked for Trane Technologies in White Bear Lake as a machine operator where he was a devoted and much appreciated employee for 26 years. He wore many hats and took all of his positions seriously.Pete is preceded in death by his parents,...

Lawrence Dell Page

Lawrence Dell Page

Dec 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lawrence Dell Page, a beacon of strength and love in the lives of all who knew him. Lawrence Dell Page was born to Juanita and Bryant Page on June 4, 1966; in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lawrence was raised in South Minneapolis and was the youngest born of seven children. Lawrence attended Minneapolis public...

Betty Luverne Holm

Betty Luverne Holm

Dec 24, 2025

Betty L Holm

Age 94 of Stillwater passed away on Christmas Eve, 2025.

She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Frank; parents Benjamin and Marie Lay; siblings John, Myrtle Rohrer, Janet Holtkamp, Cassie Maahs, Bernice Soper, Arlene MacKenzie, and Virgil.

She is survived by her children; Larry, Randall (Pamela) Mitchell-Holm and Pam (Joe) Cote; 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren;...

Judith Elizabeth Lipovetz

Judith Elizabeth Lipovetz

Dec 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Elizabeth Lipovetz, age 87, of Roseville, Minnesota, formerly of Hibbing, Minnesota. Judy passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.

Born on February 16, 1938, in Hibbing, Minnesota, Judy was the beloved daughter of Carl Rudolf Johnson and Ida Marie Johnson (née Johnson). She was a lifelong...

Pamela Agnes Kramer

Pamela Agnes Kramer

Dec 23, 2025

Pamela kramer passed away on 12-23-25 leaving behind a legacy of music, light, and warmth. She has now moved on to her next show, reunited in heaven with her parents, Phillip Kramer,and Elaine Laib her sister Lynette kramer, her brother Mitchell kramer and her beloved dog, Minnie.

​A true artist behind the scenes, pam spent years crafting the atmosphere for...

Sherman Danielson

Sherman Danielson

Dec 23, 2025

Sherman Danielson Service - Livestream

Born on November 2, 1948, in Hutchinson, MN, to Eldon and Lois Mae Danielson, Sherman grew up in the Dassel area. He attended the Collinwood one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Dassel High School in 1966. His passion for education led him to earn a BA from Augsburg College, a Master of Education from the University of...

J. Jai Jarmarius Hunt

J. Jai Jarmarius Hunt

Dec 22, 2025

J. Jai Jarmarius Hunt, known to many simply as Jay, was born to Teresa Jones and Gene Marius Hunt on Thursday, August 24, 1989 in Albion, Michigan. He is the first born child to blended families alongside five siblings.

Growing up, Jay favored shows like Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, WWE, and many Anime’s. He was a habitual gamer playing...

Betty Celina Grenier

Betty Celina Grenier

Dec 22, 2025

Betty Celina GrenierAge 91, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away December 22nd , 2025.Betty was born on November 12th , 1934 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, to Henry and MaryGrenier (née Kuld). After graduating from Lafyette High School in Red Lake Falls in 1953, she relocated to Minneapolis, where she lived for the rest of her life.Betty was preceded in death...

Robert Kviberg

Robert Kviberg

Dec 21, 2025

Robert LeRoy Kviberg, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert George Kviberg and Mary Jane Kviberg (nee Brandis). He is survived by friends and caregivers.

Funeral Service Wednesday, January 7, 2025, 3:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis. Visitation one hour prior. Private burial Lakewood Cemetery

Sylvia Schreifels

Sylvia Schreifels

Dec 21, 2025

Sylvia Marie Schreifels (nee Smith), age 78, of Stillwater, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Sylvia grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, off West 7th Street, where many members of her extended family lived on the same street. Those close family roots shaped her life and remained deeply important to her. She cherished time spent with family, especially at...

Shirley Kathryn Spector

Shirley Kathryn Spector

Dec 21, 2025

Shirley Kathryn Spector, age 82, passed away on December 21, 2025, surrounded by love, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born on February 6, 1943, to Willis and Margaret Warkentien and grew up in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.

Shirley graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1961 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in...

Melissa Nelson (Bushnell)

Melissa Nelson (Bushnell)

Dec 21, 2025

Melissa Nelson (Bushnell), age 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, with her daughters and mother by her side. She was a devoted mother, proud "Maka", and an amazing friend to many.

Melissa was born on March 29, 1963, in Eugene, Oregon, to Suzanna Moody and Donald Bushnell. She attended Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, MN and earned her...

Deacon Dick Peterson

Deacon Dick Peterson

Dec 20, 2025

Richard (Dick) Peterson, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He lived nearly all his years in the communities of Somerset and Osceola, WI, devoting himself to faith, family, and service.

After graduation from Somerset High School, Dick began a career in the lumber industry. A man of deep conviction and gentle strength, Dick then...

Allan Eugene Lutcavish

Allan Eugene Lutcavish

Dec 19, 2025

Allan Eugene Lutcavish

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and uncle passed away on Dec. 19, 2025 at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis at the age of 77. Born July 25, 1948 in Mason City, Iowa to Albert T. and Alice Haukness Lutcavish. Moved to Merrillan/Alma Center/Fairchild, Wisconsin area as an infant. Married Arretta Williams of Pittsfield, Illinois on July 31, 1971. Survived...

Harriet Gernert

Harriet Gernert

Dec 18, 2025

Harriet Gernert, age 101, of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, peacefully met her Lord and Savior on December 18, 2025.

Harriet was born in Duluth, Minnesota on March 11, 1924, to Halvor and Hilma Halvorson. In 1944, she married John Gernert, and together they raised two daughters in Hibbing, Minnesota. Following John's retirement in 1981, they moved to Iron Mountain, Michigan. In both...

Wesley Noyes

Wesley Noyes

Dec 18, 2025

Wesley Noyes Service - Livestream

Wesley Noyes, 83 of Stillwater, passed away December 18, 2025 from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Born in Seattle, Wes and his family moved from St. Paul to Stillwater after WWII. He lived a life devoted to family, friends, community, fishing, and building/rebuilding in his shop. He loved the outdoors, the St. Croix River, the area...

Kent L. Archerd

Kent L. Archerd

Dec 18, 2025

Age 94, of Bayport, passed away December 18, 2025. 

Retired teacher, Aitkin and Minneapolis Public Schools. 

Survived by daughter, Elizabeth Archerd (Richard Zajicek); and grandson, Michael Zajicek (Mary Beth Kehrwald).

Private family services will be held. 

Raymond M. "Ray" Barry

Raymond M. "Ray" Barry

Dec 18, 2025

Age 86, of Lake Elmo, passed away December 18, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Patrick and Laura; sister, Lucille Cahanes; and brother, Patrick. Survived by wife of 65 years, Marge; daughters, Brenda (Greg) Kamrath, Chelle (Mike) Sandholm and Jodi Barry (Jenny Mason); grandchildren, Kayla (Jake) Johnson, Steve (Leslie) Sandholm, Wesley (Ashley) Sandholm and Taylor (Drew) Schenkenberg; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Austin, Elena...

Reed A. Becthold

Reed A. Becthold

Dec 18, 2025

Age 75, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully at his home on December 18, 2025 surrounded by family.

Known to many as the “Dirt Hauler,” Reed was admired for his unique approach to landscaping. He ran his sand and gravel business for over 40 years in the river valley and continued hauling gravel just weeks before his passing.

Reed loved to travel, work,...