Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Timothy Blazina

Timothy Blazina

Feb 12, 2022

Timothy A. Blazina, 69, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Karla, and daughter-in-law, Janelle.

Tim will be deeply missed by his wife of 48 years, Dolly; sons, CJ (Megan); Shane; and Jason (Bri Hedemark); grandchildren, Hannah, Christian,...

William "Bill" Meldahl

William "Bill" Meldahl

Feb 12, 2022

William A. “Bill” Meldahl

Age 92, of Pine Springs, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  Preceded in death by parents, Mildred and Bill; and brother, Roger.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Doris of 68 years, children, Leslie Heidebrecht, Bill, Dean, and Wendy Adams, 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren,...

Bonnie Busson

Bonnie Busson

Feb 12, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bonnie Busson of White Bear Lake on February 12th, 2022 at the age of 82.

Preceded in death by husband Harold, mother Mamie, father Victor, and brother Dennis.

Survived by her loving family, sister Diane, son Matt Busson (Kristin Anderson) grandsons Zakk and Tyler, great grandchildren Serenity,...

Larry Wirtz

Larry Wirtz

Feb 11, 2022

Wirtz, Larry

Passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2022, age 76. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Ida Mae; seven siblings. Survived by wife of 56 years, Esther; children, Candie and Clinton; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 8 siblings.

Service Saturday, February 19, 4:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice Street, St Paul. Visitation 12-4...

Yeej Yaj (John Yang)

Yeej Yaj (John Yang)

Feb 11, 2022

Yeej Yaj (John Yang) Yeej was a bright young boy that cared for his siblings and farmed the rice fields with his mother. As his family was provided an opportunity to move to the United States from the refugee camps of Thailand, they traveled to start a new life and settled in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up to be...

Sain Thaung

Sain Thaung

Feb 10, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Sain Thaung. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Donald Roufs

Donald Roufs

Feb 10, 2022

Donald Herbert Roufs, age 80, of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Don is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Dean, David (Renae), and Dale (Stacey); grandchildren, Sara and Bryce; brothers, Richard (Myra), Dennis (Patty); and sister-in-law, Susan.

He was preceded in death by his...

Alisabeth Yang

Alisabeth Yang

Feb 9, 2022

Alisabeth Yang, age 40, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 9, 2022.

She is the daughter of Neng Fue Yang and Pia Lee.

She is survived by her husband Andy Lor and son Paxton Lor; and siblings Asher (Stephanie), Gaohnou (Leo), Gaoshoua, Kaokia (Prase), Pangdra (David), Tsue (Julie), Julie (Noah), and Sayuri.

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Linda Idziorek

Linda Idziorek

Feb 9, 2022

Age 73, passed away February 9, 2022 in Apache Junction, Arizona, Survived by husband, Mike, step children Todd and Tiffany.

Leslie Martin

Leslie Martin

Feb 9, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Leslie Martin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Richard Launderville

Richard Launderville

Feb 8, 2022

Richard Launderville

Age 74, of Oakdale; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

He was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.

Richard will be missed by his sister, Sandy; brother, Randy (Faye); and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Memorial...

Joan Burkhardt

Joan Burkhardt

Feb 8, 2022

Joan M. Burkhardt

Age 92, of Maplewood and Lutsen, passed away peacefully February 8, 2022.  Private family services will be held.

Michael Mackner

Michael Mackner

Feb 8, 2022

Michael J. Mackner

Age 79, of Stillwater, MN, p assed away February 8, 2022

Born in Detroit Lakes, MN on April 18, 1942, Michael graduated from St. Cloud State and University of MN and went on to work for GN RR, BN RR and BNSF RR as an executive...

Doreen "Deedee" Parent

Doreen "Deedee" Parent

Feb 8, 2022

Doreen Diana Parent, 58, of Burnsville, passed away at home surrounded by family after a furious fight with ALS on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Doreen grew up in South Minneapolis. Enjoyed the outdoors fishing, camping, and being on a motorcycle. She was a cosmetologist for many years making sure everyone looked their best. Dee knew how to get...

Jason Heinrichs

Jason Heinrichs

Feb 7, 2022

Heinrichs, Jason William Age 51, of Richfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 7, 2022.  In addition to being a beloved son, brother, and uncle, Jason was a well-known Twin Cities musician and music producer who worked under the name Anomaly. Born in 1970 in Kingston, Ontario, Jason was a born musician from a young age.  He...

Ben Jackson

Ben Jackson

Feb 7, 2022

Jackson, Ben

Beloved Son, Brother, and Grandson.

Passed away on February 7, 2022, age 27.

Ben was born in Maplewood, MN and grew up in Hugo, MN. He went to school in White Bear Lake and graduated Class of 2013.

One of Ben’s greatest passions in life was playing soccer, he...

Pete Connors

Pete Connors

Feb 6, 2022

Pete Connors

Age 73, passed away on February 6, 2022 surrounded by family at Regions Hospital. Pete was a prolific prosecutor and athlete, with notable successes in each field. Preceded in death by his parents Geraldine Doar Young (William Young) and Peter Connors, sister Sally Connors, and stepdaughter Angela Hannon. Survived by his wife Kathy...

Harold Koehnen

Harold Koehnen

Feb 6, 2022

Harold D. Koehnen

Age 101, of Stillwater

Preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Evelyn; parents, Aloysius and Cunnie Gunda; 12 brothers and sisters.

Survived by son, Craig (Heidi); grandchildren, Liesl (William Dokken), Harrison (Ashley), and Brita (Vernon Newman); great-granddaughters, Ruthann and Gweneth.

A celebration...

Dorothy Lelle

Dorothy Lelle

Feb 6, 2022

Dorothy Lelle, age 94 of Scandia, died peacefully on February 6, 2022. She is survived by children, Victoria Cartony, Rebecca Cable, Nancy May, Jeffry (Debra) Lelle, Kevin (Nancy) Lelle, Nanette Berglund; 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley SanCartier. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Anderson; infant son, Michael Lelle; son, Daniel Lelle;...

Boyd Bouchie

Boyd Bouchie

Feb 5, 2022

Boyd Louis Bouchie, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022.

Boyd is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Jo; parents, Marvin and Matilda; siblings, Alvina, Clifford, Robert, Irene, Donald, Gertrude, Richard, Doreene, and Adeline.

He is survived by his daughters, Michele (Jim) Burger and Brenda (Ken) Jewell; loving...