Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Deborah Harmon

Deborah Harmon

Jan 15, 2022

Deborah Lee Harmon Age 63, of Mahtomedi, MN

Peacefully passed away Saturday, December 15, 2022. Deborah was born December 5, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is preceded by her mother, Janet Karen Harmon (Bronson.) She is survived by her father, James Vail Harmon Sr.; her stepmother, Barbara Harmon (Ruiz); her daughter, Renee (Harmon) Morrison and husband, Ryan...

Merle Jack Lee

Merle Jack Lee

Jan 13, 2022

Merle Jack Lee

Jack was born in Minneapolis on August 8, 1929 to Chester & Helen Lee and passed away at home on January 13, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He graduated from Roosevelt High School and got his BA in Business at the U of M.  Jack retired from 3M after 31 years...

Larry Carlson

Larry Carlson

Jan 13, 2022

Carlson, Larry D. Loving Father and Grandfather

Age 83, of Vadnais Heights, passed away on January 13, 2022. Preceded in death by loving wife, Joan Carlson; parents, Arthur & Mable Carlson; brothers, Donald and David; and sister, Beulah. Survived by sons, Craig (Pamela), Steven (Jolene), and Michael (Marie); grandchildren, Rene, Grant, Mitchell, Michael, Trent, Alex and Paige;...

Breanna Cronk

Breanna Cronk

Jan 13, 2022

Breanna Lee Cronk

It is with heavy hearts to announce that our beloved Breanna, of Freemont, NH who grew up in Afton, MN passed away too soon at the young age of 33 on Thursday, January 13, 2022.  She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, and dog Mom to Nova her Bernese Mountain dog. Breanna...

Troy Natus

Troy Natus

Jan 13, 2022

Troy Natus

Age 41, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on January 13 with his wife and his mom by his side.  He is survived by his loving wife, Monette; parents, Ted and Lynn Natus; and sisters, Christi (Gerry) Finken, Brenda Hocum, Amy Kissner (Jim Hawkins), Theresa (Chris) Sierakowski; mother-in-law, Sandy Moorman; and sister-in-law, Eileen (Tom)...

Kem Heinitz

Kem Heinitz

Jan 13, 2022

Kem Heinitz, 68, of Stillwater, passed away suddenly from COVID-19 on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol.

Kem will be forever missed by his fiancé, Amy Morgan; children, Meg (Matt) Cambronne, Raelynn Heinitz, and Darren Heinitz; stepdaughter, Nichole Morgan; grandchildren, Charlotte, Sadie, and Avery; father, Reinhart Heinitz; sister,...

Richard Jorgenson

Richard Jorgenson

Jan 13, 2022

Richard A. Jorgenson

Age 80, of Somerset, WI, passed away January 13, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Emily; siblings, Jim, Jerry, Dennis, Dolly Burgess, John and Loren.

He will be sadly missed by wife, Charlotte; son, Troy (Jill); grandchildren, Scott (Hannah) and Sherry; sisters,...

Burns Rudy

Burns Rudy

Jan 13, 2022

10/24/1953 – 1/13/2022

Beloved Husband, Dad and Papa passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving wife and 3 sons.

Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Teri; sons, Tim (Kristine), Andy (Mendy), Dan (Cassandra); grandchildren, Charlie, Frankie, Jimmy and Johnny; and many cherished family and friends.

Burns owned and operated Rudy Excavating, Inc...

Paul Hunt

Paul Hunt

Jan 13, 2022

Hunt, Paul Robert

passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the age of 59 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was born in Grand Forks, ND, spent his early childhood in Red Lake Falls, MN, and attended schools in Minneapolis and Stillwater.

Paul is survived by his wife, Robin; daughter, Hailey Ann; step daughter, Lindsay...

Edith Bush

Edith Bush

Jan 11, 2022

Edith Ruth Bush, 72, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, on her birthday.

Edith will be missed and remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to many.

Dennis Lentz

Dennis Lentz

Jan 11, 2022

Dennis “Denny” “LeRoy” Lentz

Age 70, of Mahtomedi, passed away at his home on January 11, 2022.

He had a love of cooking, traveling, history, and especially enjoyed his black & white cowboy TV shows, not to mention the Twilight Zone.  He was a very caring easygoing guy that went with the flow...

Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

Jan 10, 2022

Robert K. Erickson, 57, of St. Paul, passed away from complications with COPD on Monday, January 10, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Roberta.

Robert will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 9 years, Bonita; stepdaughter, Alicen; 4-legged children, Sprite and Ernie; sister, Sherrie Pederson; brother, Brian Erickson;...

Otis Elder

Otis Elder

Jan 10, 2022

Otis R. Elder, age 38, of Minneapolis

Sunrise April 3, 1983     Sunset January 10, 2022

Funeral Service Saturday, January 22 at 1:00 PM at BRADSHAW (1078 Rice Street, St. Paul) with visitation starting at 11:00 AM. Interment Oakland Cemetery.

Martha Gomez De Blanco

Martha Gomez De Blanco

Jan 10, 2022

Martha Gomez de Blanco, age 79 years old was born in Mexico, Died peaceful at home on Monday, January 11, 2022. Preceded in death by her mother Maria Amparo Romero and her husband Jose Blanco.  She will be dearly missed  by her children Jorge, Patricia, Leticia, Ricardo and Grand Children Jesus, Primavera  Marco and Lluvia Yamiler. Funeral service will...

James Palecek

James Palecek

Jan 9, 2022

In Loving Memory of James Peter Palecek

Thursday, August 16, 1935 ~ Sunday, January 9, 2022

(86 Years, 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 3 Days)

Born in St. Paul and longtime resident of Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

Entered eternal rest peacefully, surrounded by family,

Scott Jobe

Scott Jobe

Jan 9, 2022

Scott Michael Jobe

Age 50, passed away January 9 after a brief illness.   He was diagnosed with Leukemia in early December.

Scott was born September 15, 1971 in St. Paul, MN.   He graduated from River City High School in Sacramento, CA in 1989.  Then he served 2 years in the U.S. Army, stationed...

Gregory Sieber

Gregory Sieber

Jan 8, 2022

Gregory A. “Greg” Sieber

Age 72, of St. Mary’s Point, died peacefully January 8, 2022 with his sweetie, Jan by his side.

Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Evelyn.  He will be sadly missed by his wife of 49 years, Jan; daughters, Jessica (Alexander) Sieber and Crystal (Sam) Schmitz; grandchildren, Ian and...

Jeffrey Kuchar

Jeffrey Kuchar

Jan 8, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Kuchar , age 51, of Shoreview, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2022 as a result of a car accident. A Mounds View High graduate, class of 1988, Jeff’s boys came first in his life. He had many lifelong friends. Jeff was taken far too soon and lived for his family and friends. He is...

Annette Jansen

Annette Jansen

Jan 8, 2022

Jansen, Annette K. - Age 64 of Zimmerman (formerly of St Paul)

Passed away suddenly on January 8, 2022. Preceded in death by sister Sue Lendway, parents Patricia Becker and Fredrick Lendway. Survived by daughters Michelle (Clayton) Pavlick & Tanya (Rich) Schwab; grandchildren Raelen, Steven, Nicholas, & Ella; sisters Pam Milligan, Marcella Schultz, & Kim Milligan; many...

Vivian Gese

Vivian Gese

Jan 8, 2022

Gese Vivian Lorraine Age 97, of Vadnais Heights Passed away on January 8, 2022 at the Encore Assisted Living Center in Maplewood. Vivian was born to Clara and Charles Carlson on November 22, 1924. She grew up in Grand Forks, ND, married Ray Gese on May 1, 1946 and had seven sons. Ray and Vivian lived in Arizona for...