Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Rebecca Brokke-Bourdaux

Rebecca Brokke-Bourdaux

Oct 28, 2021

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Rebecca Brokke-Bourdaux, loving mother of three children, passed away at the age of 43. Rebecca was born December 16, 1977 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Larry and Barbara Brokke. On June 8, 2000, she brought twins into this world, EmmaMae and Keaton, and on August 15, 2001 a son, Kellen. Becky had a strong...

Catherine "Cathy" Hansen

Catherine "Cathy" Hansen

Oct 28, 2021

HANSEN

Catherine “Cathy”

Age 62 of Lake Elmo

Passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021. Survived by husband, Steven; children, Kristine (Brad) Thoresen, Lauren Hansen; grandchildren, Lucas, Nora, Charlie Ann Thoresen; siblings, Paul (Sheila) Peterson, Mary Peterson, Lenny Peterson; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Pat; brother, John...

Aphiphone Vongsouvan

Aphiphone Vongsouvan

Oct 27, 2021

Aphiphone “Pone” Vongsouvan passed away October 27, 2021.  Pone was born in Toulouse France in 1972 to Bounhom and Bounvien Vongsouvan.  He moved to the United States in 1984 growing up in Minneapolis and graduating from Roosevelt High School.  For 29 years Pone worked for the Minneapolis Public Schools and helped shape the lives of countless children.  Outside of...

Christopher Sutton

Christopher Sutton

Oct 27, 2021

Christopher Joel Sutton, a joyful light to all who knew him, passed away from this life on the early afternoon of October 27, 2021. He is dearly loved and profoundly missed.

Chris was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 14, 1966, as the youngest child of the late Maureen and Gerald O. Sutton. He moved to Minneapolis...

Thomas Benick

Thomas Benick

Oct 27, 2021

Born September 18, 1937

Tom Benick passed away peacefully and unexpectedly with his family – his pride and joy — at his side as they held his hands on October 27th, 2021 at the age of 84. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Shirley; his children Tom and Vickie; his grandchildren Ben,...

Richard Newman

Richard Newman

Oct 26, 2021

Richard H. Newman, 70, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman, and sister-in-law, Marty. Dick will be sadly missed by his wife of 25 years, Barbara (Sass); sons, R. Cory Newman and Nicholas Damsgard; grandchildren, Jacob Newman and Ava &...

Greg Thompson

Greg Thompson

Oct 26, 2021

Thompson, Gregory

Age 71 of White Bear Lake

Died suddenly surrounded by his wife and children on October 23, 2021.

Greg is preceded in death by his father, Thomas A. Thompson; mother, Jean LaVonne Thompson; mother-in-law (Doris), and father-in-law (Orville).

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Becky Thompson;...

Carmen Bennett

Carmen Bennett

Oct 26, 2021

Carmen Wolf Bennett

Born to and proceeded in death by Gladys and Raymond Wolf on January 14, 1947- Died, October 26, 2021

Beloved  family, friend, Mom, stepmom, and Grandmother

Survived by her grown children, son-in-laws, grandchildren, siblings beloved pet Marley and even survived by one living aunt on her Mother’s side. Also proceeded  in death by her brother...

Loren Ehnert

Loren Ehnert

Oct 24, 2021

Loren L. Ehnert

Age 88, of Byron, MN, formerly of Burnsville, passed away on October 24, 2021 with family by his side, after a long battle with heart disease.

Loren Leslie Ehnert was born on October 21, 1933. He was preceded in death by his by his wife of over 50 years, Marlys...

Collin Schroeder

Collin Schroeder

Oct 24, 2021

Collin Corpus Schroeder, 27, of Lino Lakes passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, October 24th.  Survived and forever loved by father, Robert, mother, Cyrena, and devoted sister, Mira Schroeder, grandparents Evangeline Schroeder and Constance Jones, as well as loving aunts, uncles and many cousins.  Collin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert J. Schroeder,...

Dominique Hawkins

Dominique Hawkins

Oct 24, 2021

Dominique Niesha Hawkins was born on March 24, 1997, at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. She was the first born to Monique Deamon and second child born to Sheldon Hawkins. She attended Cityview Elementary and Rosemount High School, where she graduated in 2015.

Dominique began working for Cookie Cart in Minneapolis at the young age...

Julie Fick

Julie Fick

Oct 23, 2021

Fick, Julie, age 51, of Lake Elmo, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 23, 2021, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Julie was born Nov 13, 1969 with a zest for life, a tender spirit for Jesus, a compassionate and loving heart for people, a curious mind that loved to...

Patricia "Patti" Ihrke

Patricia "Patti" Ihrke

Oct 22, 2021

Patti Ihrke was suddenly called home to her heavenly Father on Friday, October 22 at the young age of 61. She was born on January 27, 1960 in Grand Forks, ND to Les and JoAnn Hanson. Patti graduated from White Bear High School and Augsburg College. Patti had been battling many health challenges since a young age; however, none...

Virginia Green

Virginia Green

Oct 21, 2021

GREEN

Virginia (Wheeler)

Age 96 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Hawley, MN

Passed away on October 21, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Jim Tammes) Green, Amy (Paul Gauer) Green Gauer; grandchildren, Will Tammes, Seth (Cristina) Ramin, Jared (Amber Hoffman) Ramin, Chase Ramin. She was preceded in death by her...

Ricky "Crow" Crawford

Ricky "Crow" Crawford

Oct 21, 2021

Ricky “Crow” Alan Crawford

Born December 12th, 1954

Passed away after a short illness at Regions Hospital on October 21st, 2021.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Brenda (Applequist); and his children, Maegan and Seth.  Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dorthy (O’Neal) Crawford;...

John Hogan

John Hogan

Oct 20, 2021

John Francis Hogan II

Age 91, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 20, 2021.

John was born on October 26, 1930 in Norwood, Minnesota to John and Magdalene (nee Mueller) Hogan. At the age of five, his family moved to south Minneapolis. After graduation from South High School, John attended business...

Eunice Fazendin

Eunice Fazendin

Oct 20, 2021

Eunice Alma Fazendin

Eunice died peacefully of natural causes at an Arizona hospice on October 20, 2021 at the age of 89.

Preceded in death by her husband, Florian Fazendin who together for many years owned Fazendin’s Store in Stillwater.

Eunice was a loving and beloved mother and grandmother.  She is...

Leonard Boche

Leonard Boche

Oct 20, 2021

Boche, H. Leonard Hartlen Leonard Boche passed away after a long illness on October 20, 2021, at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Boche, and his parents, Charles and Mabel Boche. Leonard was born in Inver Grove Township in 1929, graduating from South St. Paul High School. He graduated from Hamline University...

Lillian May

Lillian May

Oct 19, 2021

"For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain"  Philippians 1:21 Lillian J. May, age 93, of Arden Hills, went home to be with Jesus her Savior on October 19, 2021. Graduate of University of Northwestern, 1949. Graduate of Mounds-Midway School of Nursing, 1952. She was born on June 7, 1928 on a farm near Lindsey Lake in...

Don Kriens

Don Kriens

Oct 18, 2021

Don L. Kriens

Age 73, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 18, 2021.

Dr. Don was very proud of his education. He began with a B.Sc. degree from the University of Iowa followed by a M.Sc degree also from the University of Iowa. Don received his Professional...