Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Diana Olson

Diana Olson

May 12, 2021

On December 19, 1975, 16 year old Diana Dewey from Mahnomen, Minnesota, said she would like to go to the home basketball game with 18 year old Dave Olson. Being a good friend of her brother Joe, Dave asked if he would mind if he dated his sister. Joe said, “Sure, go ahead.” And so began a lasting relationship...

Zelaya Ebanks

Zelaya Ebanks

May 12, 2021

Zelaya Ebanks passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday May 12th, 2021. She was 17 years old.

Zelaya was preceded in death by her grandfather, Craig Freeman; her uncles, Doug Anderson, Jamie Ebanks, and Jason Gretz.

Zelaya is survived by her Minnesota and Wisconsin family: her mother, Bree Gretz; stepfather, Josh Gretz;...

Jery Paw

Jery Paw

May 11, 2021

Jery Paw, 40, of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Services will be held May 20, 2021 at 10AM at Bradshaw Funeral Home (1078 Rice Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55117). Family and friends may visit from 9AM until the time of service. Interment to follow service at Oakland Cemetery.

Gertrude Novack

Gertrude Novack

May 11, 2021

Gertrude Josephine Novack, age 101, of Saint Paul, died on May 11, 2021.

She is survived by her son, Dennie (Jan); sister, Irene Olson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gertrude is preceded in death by her husband, Bennie, along with many relatives and friends.

One of her greatest joys was being a caregiver for many...

Max Maguire

Max Maguire

May 11, 2021

Obituary to come.

Kevin Meinke

Kevin Meinke

May 8, 2021

Age 64, passed away May 8, 2021 at home with his loving wife and cherished daughters by his side.  Diagnosed in 2012,  Kevin fully committed himself to cancer treatment which successfully added 9 years to his life.  Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Angela; and brother, Bradley. Survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Carlie and Alexa (Erik); siblings,...

Catherine Falenzer

Catherine Falenzer

May 8, 2021

Catherine “Kay” Falenzer, age 98 of Oak Park Heights, died May 8, 2021 at The Gables of Boutwells Landing.

Kay is survived by loving daughter and best friend, Anne (David) Mickelson of Stillwater, special cousin Lynne Allen of Boston MA, and special fur friends Molly, Lizzy, and Loki. Kay is preceded...

Ralph Carlson

Ralph Carlson

May 8, 2021

Ralph W. Carlson, Age 96, of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully Saturday, May 8, 2021. Ralph was born on July 3, 1924 at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. He lived in Minneapolis until the Great Depression forced his family to move to a farm near Ellsworth, Wisconsin in 1933. His years on the farm defined his values of faith,...

Pee Baw

Pee Baw

May 7, 2021

Services Pending.

Pee Baw

Pee Baw

May 7, 2021

Pee Baw, 86, of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 11AM at Bradshaw Funeral Home (1078 Rice Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55117). Visitation will be from 10AM until the time of service. Interment to follow service at Oakland Cemetery.

Thomas Beedle

Thomas Beedle

May 7, 2021

Beedle, Thomas W.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 7, 2021, age 81. Preceded in death by wife, Sharon; 3 brothers; and many special friends. Survived by children, Terry (Ginger), Joe (Wendy), Dori, Jacki (Steve), Tim (Denise), and Heidi (Chris); 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers and 1 sister; nieces, nephews, other family...

Ronald (Ronnie) Otkin

Ronald (Ronnie) Otkin

May 5, 2021

Ronald (Ronnie) Joseph Otkin was born on May 8th, 1959 to Milo and JoAnn (Brouillet) Otkin in Pipestone, Minnesota. He attended grade school in Pipestone, before moving to Hamburg, Minnesota. He finished his grade schooling in Hamburg and started high school at Norwood- Young America until he moved to Hettinger, North Dakota to live with his dad and finish...

Paul Hansey

Paul Hansey

May 4, 2021

Passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021. Survived by children, Lynette (Bruce), Kevin (Ann) and Tim; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Donna, in 2012. Paul enjoyed hunting and time at the lake. Private Services with Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Bemidji, MN.

Terrance Williams

Terrance Williams

May 4, 2021

Terrance E. Williams, 33, of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11AM at Shiloh Temple International Ministries (1201 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411). Family and friends may visit from 10AM until the time of service.

Carol Teasdale

Carol Teasdale

May 4, 2021

Carol Cleary Teasdale, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, went to other realms on May 4, 2021 after a long dance with cancer.

Born on July 20, 1949 in Bemidji, Minnesota, she was the second of four children born to Donald Cleary and Margaret Norine. Three years later the family moved to Willmar, Minnesota, where Carol spent...

Mary Strom

Mary Strom

May 3, 2021

Mary Monice (Dubé) Strom (November 23, 1935–May 3, 2021), a beloved mother was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Strom, MD., and is survived by their children Claudia (Stephen) Bradley, Grant (Andrea) Strom, David (Lynna) Strom, Jennifer (James) Bergin, Gregory Strom, Laura (Brian) Wondergem, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and countless friends.

Mary was a graduate...

Bruce Langness

Bruce Langness

May 3, 2021

Bruce R. Langness

Beloved Father, Life Partner, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend

Bruce Langness, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021. Bruce was born July 21, 1950, in Stillwater, Minnesota to Dennis and Florence Langness, the 10th of 15 children. Bruce was a 1968 graduate of Stillwater High School and lifelong resident of...

James "Jimmy" Christianson

James "Jimmy" Christianson

May 3, 2021

James “Jimmy” Christianson of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on May 3, 2021.

He was born in Stanley, North Dakota on September 27, 1944, the son of Carl R. and Evelyn M. Christianson.

Survived by 4 brothers, Carl T., Jerald K., Ronald W., and Randall A.; 3 sisters, Mrs. James (Sandra) Bryntesen, Mrs. James (Cheryl)...

Tora Burwell

Tora Burwell

May 2, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Tora "Toe" Burwell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Joseph Allenspach

Joseph Allenspach

May 2, 2021

Joseph Morley Allenspach (age 38) of Oak Park Heights passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 2, 2021. Joe was a small business owner, an avid bow hunter, highly intellectual, and a fierce protector of his children, whom he loved more than anything. He was wonderfully compassionate, exceptionally intelligent and a uniquely conscientious person who spent his...