Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Maryam Williams

Maryam Williams

Dec 25, 2021

Maryam Williams, age 70, of Maplewood, passed away December 25, 2021.

Sheila Gieske

Sheila Gieske

Dec 25, 2021

Sheila A. Gieske, age 71 of Cloquet, MN passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at home. She was born October 4, 1950, in White Bear Lake, MN, the daughter of William and Gladys Wright. Sheila grew up in White Bear Lake and graduated from White Bear Lake High School. She was united in marriage to Jerome “Jerry” Gieske on...

Tim Patrick

Tim Patrick

Dec 24, 2021

Tim Patrick

April 30, 1954—December 24, 2021

Timothy was born to Steven and Pearl (Soman) Patrick in Saint Paul on April 30, 1954. The third born of four, Tim enjoyed a childhood of travel, Lebanese and Ukrainian family traditions, and getting into hilarious mischief with his brothers—neighbors are still telling stories....

Dennis Hunt

Dennis Hunt

Dec 24, 2021

HUNT Dennis Age 89 Of Arden Hills Survived by his wife of 67 years, Faye, son Todd, daughters Holly, Randee (Bob) Allen, Polly, Jenny (David) Skidmore, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one grandchild. Dennis Wayne Hunt was born in Sibley, Iowa, on March 21, 1932, to Wayne and Dorothy Hunt. He...

Melody Gonzalez

Melody Gonzalez

Dec 24, 2021

Age 28, of St. Paul, formerly of San Juan, is introducing God to his first dance party.

Survived by her mother, Brunilda; siblings, Jose (Christina), Claribel, Luz, Yari (Nick) and Jesus; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

"Hello my name...

Virginia "Ginny" Anderson

Virginia "Ginny" Anderson

Dec 23, 2021

ANDERSON

Virginia “Ginny”

Received into Heaven on December 22, 2021, age 87.

Survived by husband of 65 years, Jim; children, Scott (Sandy), Greg (Erin), Todd (Jennifer), Brad (Dawn), and Sean (Phea) Poch; grandchildren, Kevin (Josalan), Eric, Kaela, Colton, Brady, Shelby, Vanessa, Sam, Vincent, and Greta. Graduate of Johnson High School and Hamline University...

Jake Masterman

Jake Masterman

Dec 23, 2021

Jacob Daniel Masterman, “Jake” age 39 joined our Heavenly Father on December 23, 2021. Jake was born in St Paul on May 24, 1982 and spent his first 21 years in Stillwater, being the 6th generation to be raised on the same family property. Jake loved his family, friends, mudding, wrenching, welding and the outdoors. On October 17, 2003...

Gregory Tardiff

Gregory Tardiff

Dec 23, 2021

Gregory Jon Tardiff, 74, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away surrounded by family while holding his wife Suzanne’s hand on December 23, 2021. Born in St. Paul, MN, Greg grew up in White Bear Lake, enjoying the outdoors and especially hunting with his father. Greg attended White Bear Lake High School where he played football and made the...

David Dufresne

David Dufresne

Dec 22, 2021

David Anthony “Dave” DuFresne, 77, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 17, 2021, after a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.   He was surrounded by those he loved since his diagnosis in October 2021.

Dave was born on December 4, 1944, in St Paul, MN.    He was the fourth of five children of the...

Shirley Renfrow

Shirley Renfrow

Dec 22, 2021

Shirley Harriet Renfrow passed away on December 22 with her family by her side.  She was born to William and Tina Lambrecht on February 12, 1930, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, the third of three daughters.  She attended Hastings  High School.  She married Joseph Renfrow in California in March, 1952, and they were married for 48 years.  She was a...

Leslie Nesler

Leslie Nesler

Dec 22, 2021

Nesler, Leslie F. of Shoreview.  Born 08/30/1934.  Died on 12/22/2021.  Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Elsie Nesler, and sister, Catherine.  Survived by wife, Marlys; 3 married sons, Jeffrey (Kathy), Karl (Beverly), and Michael (Zina); 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.  Arrangements are private.  There will be no visitation, funeral, memorial service, or flowers.  No memorials unless they are...

Velmar Voves

Velmar Voves

Dec 22, 2021

VOVES

Velmar

Age 89 of Woodbury

Passed away peacefully in his home on December 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Frances Maxine “Max”; children, Tom (Jaymee Jackson) Voves, Michael Voves; son-in-law, Todd Sletten; sisters-in-law, Bernie Voves, Colleen Voves; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and...

Kristan Rectenwal

Kristan Rectenwal

Dec 20, 2021

Kristan Diane Rectenwal nee Frye, 52, of Elko MN passed away Monday December 20th surrounded by her family.  Kristan, “Cricket” is survived by her children Grace and Alexandra Rectenwal, Mother Diane Frye and brother Bryan (Rachel) Frye.  She was preceded in death by her Dad, Gregory Bryan Frye.

Kristan fought a year-long battle with...

Matthew Gray

Matthew Gray

Dec 20, 2021

Matthew Edward Gray, 40, of Shoreview, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 20, 2021. Matt was born in Idaho and lived his early childhood in Montana before moving to St Cloud Minnesota where he graduated from Tech High School. He then attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he graduated in Computer Science....

Ruth Longendyke

Ruth Longendyke

Dec 20, 2021

Ruth Marie Longendyke, 93, of Maplewood, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021.

Full obituary to follow.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10AM, on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 Dale St. N., St. Paul. Visitation one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling National...

Richard Zeuli

Richard Zeuli

Dec 17, 2021

ZEULI

RICHARD E.

Age 80 - of Stillwater

Passed away December 17, 2021

Richard was a 1959 graduate of Stillwater High School.   After graduation, he served in the United States Navy.  He was a longtime local business owner of Linner Electric Company, member...

Steven (Steve) Jensen

Steven (Steve) Jensen

Dec 17, 2021

Jensen, Steven (Steve) C. Age 71 of White Bear Lake, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents Carl and Lorraine Jensen and brother Bruce Jensen. Steve was born in Sleepy Eye, MN and played basketball, football, and baseball in high school. He graduated from the University of Minnesota. He married Shelly Lavigne and...

James Kadela

James Kadela

Dec 17, 2021

James Edward Kadela Age 74 went home to be with Jesus on December 17th, 2021. Preceded in death by his sister, Cheryl and parents, Dorothy and Edward. He was a loving father and will be greatly missed by his children, Jason (Mary), Cory (Twyla) and Kellie (Alex) along with 11 grandchildren; sister, Judy Kluempke; nephew, Neil (Stacy) and niece,...

Raymond Kessel

Raymond Kessel

Dec 16, 2021

Raymond Robert Kessel, age 68 of Rush City, passed away December 16, 2021, after a short but fierce battle with acute myeloid leukemia.  Raymond grew up in St. Paul, MN and graduated from Central High School. He went on to work in building trades and the State of Minnesota.  Raymond was an avid pool player and enjoyed...

Amy Brucker

Amy Brucker

Dec 16, 2021

Amy Brucker

Age 53, passed away peacefully at her home in Redwood City, CA on December 16, 2021, surrounded by family and close friends. Amy was born in St. Paul, MN on November 3, 1968. She graduated from Stillwater Area High School (1987), received a BA in Art and Art History from Gustavus Adolphus College...