Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Kathleen Roan

Kathleen Roan

Dec 11, 2021

Kathleen Evelyn Roan (née Swanson)

80, of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, passed away in her home on Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by her family. As a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be dearly missed.

Kathy was born on October 6, 1941, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Uno and Marion Swanson. Growing up...

Glenn Tate Sr.

Glenn Tate Sr.

Dec 11, 2021

Glenn Edward Tate Sr.

Age 58 of Minneapolis

Passed away on December 11, 2021.

Glenn is preceded in death by his wife, Monica Tate; parents, Joann and Rochester Orlando Tate Sr.; granddaughter, Gleanna.

He will be dearly missed by his children, Jerome Lindsey Tate, Glenn Edward Tate Jr., and Brita Tate;...

Brenda Westrum

Brenda Westrum

Dec 11, 2021

Brenda Lee Westrum

Age 71 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2021.

Brenda enjoyed her retirement from the Post Office after many years of service. She enjoyed fishing and spending time at the cabin. Time spent with her grandchildren, family, and friends was most important to her....

John Helgeson

John Helgeson

Dec 11, 2021

John Greibrok Helgeson Resident of North Oaks, Minnesota January 5, 1929 – December 11, 2021

John Greibrok Helgeson passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021 at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN. He was born on January 5, 1929 in Crookston, MN, to Peter Christian Helgeson, a grain elevator manager, and Gertrude Irene Olson Helgeson, a teacher....

Terry Mclaren

Terry Mclaren

Dec 10, 2021

McLaren, Terry A.

Age 76, of Stillwater, passed away on December 10, 2021 at the Estates at Greeley. He was born on February 11, 1945.

He is survived by his wife, Karen (Sigstad); daughter, Jennifer (Corey) Tillman; grandsons, Devon, Alex (Katlyn) and Ryan; great-grandson, Silas; brothers, Mike and Pat, and their families in California; Karen’s...

Katherine Nyman

Katherine Nyman

Dec 9, 2021

Katherine Nyman

Passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021 at the age of 93.

She was born in Ely, Minnesota on August 14, 1928 to Arvid and Josephine Larson. Katherine met her match, her prince and her best friend, Arthur Nyman, when he returned to Ely after serving in WWII. They married in Ely, then moved...

Deborah Landon

Deborah Landon

Dec 8, 2021

Deborah Leona Landon, 53, a native Vermonter, alumni of Connecticut College and University of Illinois, accomplished business owner, valued friend, and beloved family member, passed away peacefully at her home in Minneapolis, MN on 12/8/21.  As fleeting as it was, Deb always lived life to the fullest.

Everywhere Deb went, from the checkout line to half-way around...

Elizabeth Ann Borson

Elizabeth Ann Borson

Dec 8, 2021

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Elizabeth Ann “Betty”

Age 87 of Bayport

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother

Passed away peacefully in her home on December 8, 2021. Betty is survived by her children, Nancy (Steve) Hesse, Connie Borson, Rheuan Borson; grandchildren, Molly (Eric) Aamodt, Brooke (Luke) Kjos, Bobby Wood, Sara Wood, Owen Johnson; eight great-grandchildren;...

Roger Roettger, Sr.

Roger Roettger, Sr.

Dec 7, 2021

Roger Lyle Roettger, Sr., of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 80 on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by parents Carl and Hazel (Balfanz) Roettger and brother, Duane Roettger.  He was survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary K. Roettger, son,...

Colin "Colie" Hanes

Colin "Colie" Hanes

Dec 7, 2021

Colin “Colie” Frank Hanes, 73 of Mounds View passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2021 surrounded by his family after a long battle with lung cancer.

Colie was born on September 20th, 1948 to Ellen Rose Joy and Thaddeus Hanes in Sisseton, South Dakota. The family eventually moved to a farmstead in Bruno, Minnesota where he spent most...

Edward Babcock

Edward Babcock

Dec 7, 2021

Edward "Ed" Babcock

Age 77 of Stillwater, formerly of Cold Spring, MN

Passed away from complications of Parkinsons on December 7, 2021.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Martha.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sharyn; sons, Bradley (Rebecca), Kevin (Stacey), Darrin (Tessa); grandchildren,...

Winifred "Winnie" Tegge

Winifred "Winnie" Tegge

Dec 7, 2021

Winifred (Winnie) Tegge

Beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 7, 2021, in Stillwater, Minnesota. She was 98 years old.

An animal lover with an outgoing, gregarious personality, Winnie was born Winifred Halvorson on February 23, 1923, in Clitherall, MN, to parents Hattie and Stillman Halvorson. She...

Manuel Rodriguez Lozano

Manuel Rodriguez Lozano

Dec 6, 2021

Miguel Rodriguez Lozano passed away December 6, 2021. Full obituary to follow.

James Nash

James Nash

Dec 6, 2021

James “Jim” Nash

Age 84, of Stillwater formerly of White Bear Lake.  Passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 6, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Preceded in death by his parents Ed and Betty, sister Kathleen, son Ronald, and granddaughters Sara, Amanda and Stacy.

Jim’s early career was spent working at EcoLab on...

Anthony "Tony" Smith

Anthony "Tony" Smith

Dec 6, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Charles Smith

Age 48 of New Richmond, formerly of Stillwater

Passed away on December 6, 2021.

Anthony was musically gifted. Not only did he write music, but he could also play it by ear. He could hear and visualize the musical notes and identify them. He was self-taught in playing piano,...

David Berg

David Berg

Dec 6, 2021

David Alan Berg, age 59 of Stillwater, MN, was called home and received into heaven on December 6, 2021.  David was born December 11, 1961, to Elmer and JoAnn (Ferris) Berg of Fergus Falls.  He was the second born of three children.  Sisters include Vicki Berg Russell of St. Louis, MO, and Patti Beaudoin of Inver Grove Heights, MN....

Michael Pfaffinger

Michael Pfaffinger

Dec 6, 2021

Michael “Mike” Joseph Pfaffinger died Dec. 6, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at his Minneapolis, MN, home, two years after being diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) cancer.

Mike was born June 18, 1962, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, and raised on the family farm, where he assisted with the farming operation throughout his youth. He graduated in 1980 from...

Shelby Prentiss

Shelby Prentiss

Dec 5, 2021

Shelby J. Prentiss

Age 78, of Stillwater peacefully passed away at home Sunday December 5th, 2021, surrounded by family. She wanted to be at home and was supported in this by her family and Lakeview Hospice.

Born in Stillwater, to Ruth Knutson. Shelby grew up in Stillwater, MN and graduated from Stillwater Senior...

Jon "Jr" Reich

Jon "Jr" Reich

Dec 5, 2021

Jon "JR" H. Reich Age 64, of Stillwater Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Clara.  He will be sadly missed by fiancé, Pam Stockwell; daughters, Jennifer (Marco), Jamie (Tyler) and Emily (C.J.); grandchildren, Mickeegan, Elliana, Rylan, Clara, Evelyn, Hazel, Olive, Nora and Mabel; siblings, Todd (Sue), Tom (Leslie) and Linda (Dave) McConnell; many nieces,...