Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Carol Olson

Carol Olson

Oct 13, 2021

Carol R. Olson, 83, of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away on October 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her cousins, Sallie (Doug) Peters, Harley (Sue) Hagstrom, John Huntsinger, Mary Helen (Dave) Ousley; their children, Kristel Peters, Scott Peters, Allison (Mark), Laurie, Shelly, Steve Hagstrom; dear friend, Karen Faugust. Carol was an...

Ginie Cramer

Ginie Cramer

Oct 13, 2021

Ginie Cramer was born on January 17th, 1946 in sunny California and died peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 13th at the age of 75, in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Although she left California behind as a young girl, she kept with her a special sparkle in her eye until her very last day that rivaled all the...

Jennifer Wojcik

Jennifer Wojcik

Oct 13, 2021

WOJCIK, Jennifer

Jennifer, at the young age of 37, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Sue; grandfather, Donald Horn; aunts, uncle, cousins and their spouses as well as great niece and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Jeffrey Wojcik. Jennifer graduated with honors from the St. Paul...

Patricia Ratajack

Patricia Ratajack

Oct 12, 2021

RATAJACK

Patricia

Beloved mother, Grandma, aunt, cousin, friend

Patti passed away on October 12, 2021, at the age of 89. Fiercely independent, quietly enduring, and tenacious to the end, Pat led an independent life having chosen not to marry and rather to adopt and raise a child on her own. Defying many...

Russell Doane

Russell Doane

Oct 11, 2021

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

Marylu Remjeske

Marylu Remjeske

Oct 10, 2021

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

Harvey Grunow

Harvey Grunow

Oct 10, 2021

Harvey A. Grunow

Age 77, died peacefully October 10, 2021. Preceded in death by grandson, Kelton Vavrosky.  Survived by wife, Joyce; children, Tim (Tammy), Gretchen (Chuck) Vavrosky; grandchildren, Taylor, Taran, Kaylin and Kylie; great-grandchildren, T.J. and Estella; other family and friends.

Harvey Grunow was very proud of his military service. He spent three...

Hanley Daws

Hanley Daws

Oct 7, 2021

Hanley Daws, violinist, longtime associate concertmaster of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, passionate collector of art and antiques, and beloved friend, father, and grandfather, died on October 7, 2021 in Stillwater, Minnesota. Hanley passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s after battling the disease for more than 4 years. He was 79 years old.

Hanley was born in...

Mel Boehland

Mel Boehland

Oct 7, 2021

“Mel died,” is the extent of the obit Mel Boehland wanted. Mel’s simple request was consistent with his lifestyle. However, he is worth so much more and deserves being shared with others. Mel was born in Bertha Minnesota to a farm family on April 21, 1943, the first of three boys. He died on October 7, 2021, from complications...

Autumn Merrick

Autumn Merrick

Oct 6, 2021

Autumn Rose Merrick is survived by her great grandmother, Herminia; grandparents, Grace (Arthur), Beverly, Micheal; parents, Carmane and David (Ramiza); siblings, Ariana, David Jr, Aiden, Alejandro, Alexander, Ilda, Sejoun, Joseph Jr, Joel, Lejla, unborn sibling; uncles, Lance (Amanda), Jason (Leandra), Garrett, Kevin, Cedric, Dany (Neyra); aunts, Megan, Naomi, Jackie, Jade; cousin, Barbara; God mom, Kasey; loving girlfriend, Aiisha.

Preceded in...

Robert Strenke

Robert Strenke

Oct 6, 2021

Strenke, Robert

Age 44 of Burnsville, formerly of Minneapolis

Passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2021.

Robert had a unique, bright spirit. The best big brother to his siblings. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a great laugh. He also had a creative soul. He loved to write songs and loved to cook.

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Bea Isaak

Bea Isaak

Oct 6, 2021

Bea Van Demark Isaak

b. April 24, 1937 – d. October 6, 2021

“If music be the food of love, play on.” – William Shakespeare

Mary Margaret Van Demark Isaak, affectionately called Bea, was a pianist, singer, and teacher. She will “play on” through her family, piano students, musical...

Linda Blair

Linda Blair

Oct 6, 2021

Blair, Linda Renee

Age 61 of Minneapolis

Entered Heaven in the presence of family on October 6, 2021.

Linda was born April 30, 1960. She was a South High grad and worked at MDI for over 25 years. Member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church.

Linda enjoyed spending time with family and...

Janelle Olsen

Janelle Olsen

Oct 6, 2021

Obituary Janelle M. Olsen August 30, 1963 October 6, 2021

Janelle Olsen of Hayward Wisconsin passed away Wednesday afternoon at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Minneapolis and grew up in Saint Louis Park, MN. Janelle enjoyed playing golf, spending time with her grandkids, gardening and cooking. She enjoyed working for SPPS and Mounds...

Hope Lea

Hope Lea

Oct 4, 2021

Hope Halenbeck Lea

Died on October 4, 2021 at the age of 94.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lillian Gronseth Halenbeck; and her brother, George Henry Halenbeck.

She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Charles Rykken Lea; children, Marilyn Porter (John) and...

Kristin "Kris" Harvieux

Kristin "Kris" Harvieux

Oct 4, 2021

Harvieux, Kristin A. (Stoll)

Died peacefully on October 4, 2021 just two weeks after entering hospice in a graceful concession to cancer.  She was 74.

A graduate of Stillwater High School Class of 1965 and Hamline University’s Class of 1969, Kris earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and made her career both as a...

Tekle Ocbamicael

Tekle Ocbamicael

Oct 3, 2021

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

Rudy Molina

Rudy Molina

Oct 3, 2021

RUDY MOLINA

Beloved son, father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle

Age 55 of St. Paul, Rudy passed away unexpectedly October 3, 2021. He is survived by his daughters & sons, Raven Johns & Kyle Zitek, Ellicia Gorski Molina, Allen (Sam) Bennett, Alex (Jenna) Strom, Aaron (Mindy) Burzynski, Brittany and...

Steven Van Hale

Steven Van Hale

Oct 3, 2021

Steve Van Hale

Age 63, of Stillwater.

Santa Extraordinaire & Retired from Ramsey County Corrections.

He peacefully lost his 3-month battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer on October 3, 2021, with his wife & sister-in-law at his side. He is survived by the love of his life, Penny...

Georgiana Scott

Georgiana Scott

Oct 2, 2021

Georgiana Rose Scott

Age 83 of Minneapolis

Passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2021. Rose loved taking camping trips in her camper. She was proud of her Ojibwe heritage. Above all, she loved her family.

Rose is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Scott; siblings, Gene Artishon, Jack Artishon, Vicky Artishon, Eva...