Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Elaine Maffitt

Elaine Maffitt

Feb 4, 2021

Elaine Maffitt passed into eternal life on February 4, 2021.  She was born on October 30, 1937 to Walter and Winifred (nee Jordan) Blezek and grew up on a farm near Sidney, Iowa.  At the tender age of 13, she went to a school dance with Kent Maffitt.  This turned out to be the beginning of a long and...

Beverly Anderson

Beverly Anderson

Feb 3, 2021

Beverly Evelyn Anderson (Inserra) Age 85, of Vadnais Heights, MN After a two-week battle with the Covid-19 virus, Bev passed away on February 3, 2021. Bev was born February 20, 1935 to Joseph and Evelyn Inserra in St. Paul, MN. Bev is survived by her husband, Richard, of 66 years. Her children, Roberta (Jimmy); Kathleen (Mark); Rick (Nan); Steve;...

Joan Arvidson

Joan Arvidson

Feb 3, 2021

Arvidson, Joan Marie

Age 78 of Roseville

Passed away on February 3, 2021. Joan had dynamite taste, dramatic style, and a fun outlook.

Preceded in death by her husband, Alan Arvidson, DC.

Survived by her son, Jeffrey (Debbie) Arrigoni; daughter, Allison (John) Pratt; grandchildren, Alex, John Riley, Caden, Gavin, Ana; brothers,...

Joan Henry

Joan Henry

Feb 3, 2021

Henry Joan Carol (nee Swanson) Passed away with family at her side on February 3rd. Joni was born March 26, 1935 in Chicago, the only child of John and Geraldine Swanson. She always said she had a happy childhood, building a foundation of optimism, compassion, and humor. After graduating early from Carl Schurz High School, she went on to...

Tawlar Htoo

Tawlar Htoo

Feb 2, 2021

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

Ronald Perlt

Ronald Perlt

Feb 2, 2021

Ronald Julius Perlt

Ronald Julius Perlt, Died January 29,2021. Our wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather will be missed forever.

Family was of utmost importance to Ron and Janet. They loved their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ron was predeceased by his beloved wife Janet.  He is survived by sister Mahala, his children, Patti (Glen)...

Bette Kriel

Bette Kriel

Feb 1, 2021

Bette L. Kriel

Age 93, entered her eternal rest in heaven on February 1, 2021. She was born to Ella and Carl Johnson in Duluth, MN on December 16, 1927. Preceded in death by her parents, brother Howard and sister Mildred, and her loving husband, Will. Survived by her three daughters, Jane Horn, Barbara (JJ)...

Jane Vessel

Jane Vessel

Feb 1, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Vessel, 82, formerly of Cold Spring, MN, died on Monday evening, 2/1/2021 in White Bear Lake, MN. She survived Covid-19 only to succumb to pneumonia five weeks later. Jane was born in Arcadia, WI on 11/6/1938. She was the second child and second daughter of Johanna Fernholz and Harold Erickson.

Jane attended Shanley HS in...

Edward Leslie

Edward Leslie

Feb 1, 2021

Edward E. Leslie, Age 79, of Saint Paul, Minnesota

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 1, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Vivian Leslie; sisters, Effie and Joanie. Edward is survived by his children, Shannon (David) Perry, Melissa (Mackenzie) Leslie, and Joel Leslie; grandchildren, Nicholas, Elisabeth, Grace,...

Jeanette Neilsen

Jeanette Neilsen

Jan 31, 2021

Preceded in death by husband, Joseph W.; and brother, Clarence “Sonny” Schneider.

Survived by sons, Peter and Joseph (Carrie); 9 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Celebration of Life to be held Saturday, June 5th at 11am at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater, MN.

Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Afton,...

Noel "Butch" Scott

Noel "Butch" Scott

Jan 31, 2021

Noel “Butch” Scott

Butch, 80, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2021.

Butch graduated from Washington High School and went on to be a counselor at the University of Minnesota. He played many sports & enjoyed listening to and playing music. Later in life, he spent the rest of days working...

Robert Ross Jr.

Robert Ross Jr.

Jan 29, 2021

Robert R. Ross Jr. age 84 It is with loving hearts that we say good bye and know you are now in God’s arms and at peace. A wonderful husband for 61 years, Bob was a humble man who accomplished so much. He was a graduate of DeLaSalle High School, served his country proudly in the Airforce, graduated from...

Katherine Burke Moore

Katherine Burke Moore

Jan 29, 2021

Katherine Burke Moore

Age 65. Passed away peacefully on Jan 29. Survived by her husband Cliff, daughter Libby, sons Jameson and Riley, grandchildren Frederick, Weston and Nettie and loving relatives and friends. Married for over 37 years, she and Cliff built a wonderful family, to which Kathy gave everything as a loving wife, mom and...

Joseph "Jay" Westwater Jr.

Joseph "Jay" Westwater Jr.

Jan 29, 2021

Described by his son, Nathan, as a great man, Jay left this earth reluctantly on January 29, 2021. Uniquely curious, kind, boyish and conscientious, his easy temperament belied his strong drive.

Born in 1955 in Dorchester, MA, and raised in Falls Church, VA and Louisville, KY, Jay went to Boston College, law school at Georgetown, and medical...

Deborah Bixby

Deborah Bixby

Jan 29, 2021

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Jon Speich

Jon Speich

Jan 29, 2021

***ATTENTION: SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED***

Jon Paul Speich ,"Spiker" age 52, of Bayport and Stillwater passed away on January 29, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, David & Leona Speich. Survived by daughters, Jenna (Michael) Welch and their son Nolan,  Caitlin Speich and her son Weslee; fiancee, Cheryl Haase and her daughters Lauren and...

Jenny Maher

Jenny Maher

Jan 29, 2021

Jenny Lynn Maher

Born on February 4th, 1971 in Red Wing, MN. She passed away peacefully on January 29th at the age of 49 in Stillwater, MN (formerly of St. Cloud & Starbuck, MN). Jenny was just a few days shy of her 50th birthday. Jenny was an extremely strong individual who loved music, singing, her Gigi doll, and...

Jami Londino

Jami Londino

Jan 29, 2021

Jami Londino of Stillwater, MN, died unexpectedly January 29, 2021. She is preceded in death by parents, Joseph Martin Londino and Marilyn Yvonne Londino. She is survived by siblings, Joseph Londino, Janel Londino and Julie (Damien) Londino-Green; nephews, Satchel, Rainer and Holden Londino-Green and CJ Londino-O’Neal; nieces, Emma and Taylor Joswiak; and many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and close...

Patricia Whetstone

Patricia Whetstone

Jan 27, 2021

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

Michelle "Shelly" Paulsen

Michelle "Shelly" Paulsen

Jan 26, 2021

Michelle ‘Shelly’ Ann (Watchman) Paulsen

Paulsen, Michelle ‘Shelly’ Ann (Watchman), age 67 of White Bear Lake, passed away on January 26th, 2021. Preceded in death by her loving parents, Morris and Mari-Ann Watchman.  She is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband of 40 years, Greg. Her two loving daughters, Amy (Scott) and Brittany.  She was adored by...