Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Agnes Janski

Agnes Janski

Jan 13, 2025

Agnes M. Janski (nee Smekofske) of Little Canada, formerly of St. Paul. Agnes was reunited in the kingdom of Heaven with her husband, Maurice, on January 13, 2025, at the age of 100. Agnes was born May 30, 1924, to Joseph and Caroline (Noe) Smekofske in St. Paul. She was united in marriage to Maurice D. Janski on February 28,...

Paul E. Carlson

Paul E. Carlson

Jan 13, 2025

Born on August 18, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Ed and Margaret Carlson, passed away peacefully at home in Stillwater, Minnesota, on January 13, 2025, at the age of 78, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Paul graduated from Stillwater High School in 1964 and while in high school earned the Eagle Scout badge from the Boy Scouts...

Hugh G. Madson

Hugh G. Madson

Jan 12, 2025

Hugh G. Madson

Age 93 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Marilyn; children, Karen Madson, Sue (Christopher) Brokl, Diane (Craig) Knoll; grandchildren, Luke (Dani Silva) Brokl, Emma (Clint Sawyer) Brokl, Maddie (Kody Reich) Knoll, Clay (Floreal Crubaugh), Brooke Knoll.

Hugh had a deep commitment to his family and...

Chester E. "Chet" Sievert, Jr.

Chester E. "Chet" Sievert, Jr.

Jan 12, 2025

Age 73, of Mahtomedi, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 12, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.

Chet was a devoted family man, successful medical device entrepreneur, enthusiastic botanist, and decorated cowboy. He loved music, traveling, ice hockey, and long drives in the car with his beloved wife, Keven. He lived a life of quiet...

Jack William Dallman

Jack William Dallman

Jan 12, 2025

Jack William Dallman, 100, April 24, 1924 - January 12, 2025. He is survived by wife Betty, children Janet (Bruce) Johnson, Jerry, Carol (Paul Cousin), and Sally (Craig) McCarney, eight grandchildren, a brother, Don, and nieces and nephews. 

Jack was born in Rochester, Minnesota to Helen (Haber) and Henry Dallman. He was raised in St. Charles and Rochester. He was active...

Paul Edward Peterson

Paul Edward Peterson

Jan 11, 2025

Paul Edward Peterson, age 73, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Paul was born on May 13, 1951, to Paulus Peterson and Ellen(nee Glommen) Peterson) Johnson in Traverse City, Michigan. Paul was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City High School.

Following high school,...

Matthew Edward Sullivan

Matthew Edward Sullivan

Jan 10, 2025

Matthew Edward Sullivan passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, CA on January 10th, 2025 at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who admired his strength, intellect, and integrity. 

Matt was born on October 6th, 1969 and grew up in Albert Lea, MN. As an accomplished member of the Albert Lea High School Class...

Cameron Kuester

Cameron Kuester

Jan 10, 2025

Cameron James Kuester 

A bright soul whose light shone brilliantly in his brief time with us, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2025, at the tender age of 10. 

Born on June 8, 2014, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cameron bravely faced early struggles after being born prematurely, spending nearly his entire first year in the NICU. Despite these challenges, he emerged as...

Donald Deloye

Donald Deloye

Jan 10, 2025

Donald Paul DeLoye

Age 70, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille; father, Clarence; brothers, Jimmy Born, Jerry Born, Jackie DeLoye, Dennis DeLoye; and sister, Debra Horning. Survived by his two children, Jonathan (Francy) DeLoye, and Donald (Maxine) DeLoye; along with their mother, Roxanne DeLoye;...

Edward E. "Ed" Iserman

Edward E. "Ed" Iserman

Jan 9, 2025

Age 77, passed away peacefully January 9, 2025. 

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lois; sons, Dan Iserman and Daryl Iserman; granddaughters, Taryn and Theresa; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, John (Shelly); sister, Julie (Steve) Brundle. Ed is also survived by his wonderful loving nieces, nephews and in-laws. Ed’s nephew called him “Magic Uncle Ed” because he always had a...

Sarah Isabel

Sarah Isabel

Jan 9, 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Isabel

On January 9, 2025, Age 93, of St Paul.

Preceded in death by parents, Bishop Beverly and Fannie Isabel; sister, Clora Mae Simmons (Rev. Robert, Sr.), Dorothy Starks (Rev. Artis), Fannie Starks (Archie); neice, Carmen Marie Simmons. Survived by many nieces and nephews, including caregiver for nine years, Clora Jean Simmons.

Service Friday, January 31, 12:00 PM...

Wayne Austad

Wayne Austad

Jan 9, 2025

Wayne "Boomer" A. Austad

Age 85 of Ramsey, formerly of Minneapolis

Passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025 after a hard battle of complications with dementia. He was a 27 year employee with Minneapolis Water Department and retired in 2002.

Preceded in death by wife, Sandra in 2001; parents, Anton and Alma Austad; brothers, Jerry and Kermit; sister, Darlene.

Survived...

Jean Bruckner

Jean Bruckner

Jan 8, 2025

Jean Frances Bruckner (Chirpich), age 76 of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully, on January 8th, 2025. She was born on March 5th, 1948, in La Mesa, California.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Fran Chirpich.

Survived by her loving husband, Gerry "Gary" Bruckner; daughters, Wendy (Chris) Kufner, Shelly (Kelly) Higgins; grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, and Sarah Kufner...

Myrtle Janilla

Myrtle Janilla

Jan 8, 2025

Myrtle Marie Janilla

March 8, 1926 - January 8, 2025

Passed away peacefully at her home at Croixdale in Bayport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred. She will be missed by those who survive her: her children, Tim (Deanna) Janilla of Easley, SC, Roxanne (Larry Duerk) of Lakewood, OH, Barry Janilla of Stillwater, MN; grandchildren, Alex (Jessica...

Richard E. "Dick" Paukert

Richard E. "Dick" Paukert

Jan 7, 2025

Age 81 of Stillwater, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 7 after an 18 year battle with non-hodgkins/hodgkins lymphoma. 

Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Helen Paukert; sister, Janette Carlson; and nephew, Don Paukert, Jr. 

Survived by his loving wife, Julianne (Degen) Paukert; children, Rick (Jerusha Thompson), Craig (Jodi Whittier), Libby O'Neil Magnus (Warren), Tim O’Neil; grandchildren, Emily Lodahl, Jackson O’Neil, Bekah...

Cora Yelkin

Cora Yelkin

Jan 7, 2025

Cora (Lindquist) Yelkin

d. January 7, 2025

St. Paul, MN

Cora Yelkin is survived by; children, Barbara (John) Grythe; Bruce (Nicole) Yelkin; grandchildren, Matthew, Jamie, Nicholas and Isaac; great grandchildren, Vivian, Matthew Jr., Tristin and Olivia. Graveside service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, date and time to be announced.

Mary Elizabeth Bichner

Mary Elizabeth Bichner

Jan 6, 2025

Passed away peacefully January 6, 2025. Preceded in death by Husband of 67 years John “Jack” Bichner just a month before. She will be sadly missed by children, John (Deb), Betsy (Jerry) Sommer, Gretchen (Ted) Eibs, Robin (Paul) Molina and Eric (Sheila); 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Services for Jack and Mary will be Friday, February...

Terry Elhardt

Terry Elhardt

Jan 6, 2025

On January 6, 2025, Terry William Elhardt, age 73, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, was graciously called out of this life by our Heavenly Father to be with Him in heaven. He passed at home peacefully in the company of his family.

Terry was born in Minneapolis on June 15th 1951, he grew up in Arden Hills, MN and graduated from Mounds...

Thomas Perrizo

Thomas Perrizo

Jan 5, 2025

Thomas R. Perrizo

Age 77 of St. Paul, passed away on January 5, 2025, surrounded by family.

Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Irene; brother, Bryan; niece, Debra; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is survived by his siblings, Bruce (Pat), Duane (Corrinne), Maryann (Mike) Worms, and Mark (Steffen); as well as several nieces and nephews.

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Harold Buckentin

Harold Buckentin

Jan 5, 2025

Harold Buckentin

Age 101 passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5th, one year to the day after he lost wife, Mary.

He will be sadly missed by children Betsy and Don (Mary); grandchildren Marissa (Doug)and Katy (Blair); and great grandson, Blaise.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Mary, and his eldest son,...