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Minneapolis Obituaries

Bernadine Ellman (Nee Heimann)

Bernadine Ellman (Nee Heimann)

Mar 15, 2021

Passed away on March 15, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Myron. Survived by children, Cindy (Greg) and Lori (Tom); grandchildren, Andrew, Kara, Nicholas, Kelly, Kevin and Paige; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Kacy, Kali, Nola, Westley, Joshua, Ethan, Lincoln and Emery. Special thanks to the many caregivers Bernadine has had throughout the years, especially the loving staff of Hometown Senior Living...

David Ledo

David Ledo

Mar 14, 2021

Ledo, David J.

Age 67 of Scandia

Passed away unexpectedly on the morning of March 14, 2021.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Edna; brother-in-law, Jerry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Carol; children, Michael, Andrew (Erin), Stephen (Kailey); grandchildren, Aria and Theodore;...

John Mccormick

John Mccormick

Mar 13, 2021

John Brian McCormick

Age 69, of Birchwood, passed away unexpectedly March 13. Preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Florence Steinkelner McCormick. Survived by his wife of forty years, Bridget Sperl; daughters Clare and Sheila McCormick; son Jack McCormick; son-in-law Ben Kloesel; grandchildren Luke and Amalia Kloesel; sisters Kathleen Wieting and Christine McCormick; brother...

Julie Dobbs

Julie Dobbs

Mar 12, 2021

Age 39, passed away on March 12, 2021 at U of M hospital in Minneapolis surrounded by her loving family. Born Jan. 12, 1982 in Minneapolis, she later moved to Grand Rapids, MN where she attended school and participated in school sports and band with many close friends.  She attended Minneapolis Business College and worked for the University of...

Donald Rydel

Donald Rydel

Mar 12, 2021

Passed away peacefully on March 12, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, George and Helen. Survived by daughter, Charlie (David), and granddaughters, Coco and Ava. Donald was a graduate of St. Thomas, an avid golfer and businessman. He was a proud Army Veteran and will be greatly missed. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Alvin Miller

Alvin Miller

Mar 10, 2021

Passed away suddenly on March 10, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Clara; and sister, Gail. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Beth; sons, Christopher (Evie), Dale (Laura) and Andrew; five grandchildren, Angel, Carter, Hailey,  Jaxon, and Cayden; sisters, Renee (Ken), of Yuma, AZ, and Laurie (Bob) of Superior, WI; and many nieces, nephews and other...

Austin Seibel

Austin Seibel

Mar 9, 2021

Austin Seibel

Age 31, was granted his angel wings on March 9, 2021. His family and friends are comforted in the knowledge that he is no longer suffering and was welcomed into Heaven in Jesus’s loving arms, surrounded by his grandparents.

Austin will be remembered for his quick smile and caring nature, love...

Jane Ellingson

Jane Ellingson

Mar 9, 2021

Jane Emma Ellingson

April 19, 1944 – March 9, 2021

Jane was one of a kind.  Her positive outlook on life and appreciation for all it brought (both good and bad) was both admirable and enviable to everyone she knew.  She always thought of and put others before herself, and had an inner strength that...

Lawrence Fuller

Lawrence Fuller

Mar 8, 2021

Lawrence passed unexpectedly on March 8, 2021, age 34. Preceded in death by infant children, Adora Ruby and Theodore Andrew. Survived by wife of 11 years, Rachel; children, Benjamin (10), Samuel (4), and Esmae (2); as well as many other family and friends. Service will be held Saturday, March 20, 11:00 A.M. at REDEEMING LOVE CHURCH, 2425 White Bear...

Edith Hophan

Edith Hophan

Mar 7, 2021

Edith Jean Hophan

Age 87, of Bayport, died March 7, 2021.  Born to Evelyn and Henry Schaumburg on June 17, 1933 in Teaneck, NJ.  Graduated from Dumont High School.

Survived by sons, Andrew, Gregory and Jerome; grandchildren, Matthew and Megan; brother and sister-in-law, a nephew and nieces.

No services are planned at...

Elizabeth Swanson

Elizabeth Swanson

Mar 6, 2021

Our beautiful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully just weeks before her 95th birthday on March 6, 2021. Betty was born March 30, 1926 to Arvid and Alpha Nelson in Hudson, WI. She is predeceased by the love of her life, husband Herbert “Lindy” Swanson, Jr.; son, Douglas Swanson; parents; three sisters; one brother;...

Marion Glasbrenner

Marion Glasbrenner

Mar 6, 2021

Marion Glasbrenner, 96, passed away on March 6, 2021. Born in Afton, Minnesota on November 6, 1924, Marion was the oldest of five children on the family farm in Afton. As a child, she once saved her brother from a charging bull by aiming a rock right at the bull's forehead. She married Robert Glasbrenner on May 28, 1942 and they...

Aaron Tsehaye

Aaron Tsehaye

Mar 6, 2021

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Donald Savage

Donald Savage

Mar 6, 2021

Donald John Savage passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2021 in Stillwater MN after a long battle with ALS.  He was born a twin on October 16, 1946 in Minneapolis MN.  Donnie wrote “My twin sister, Diane, has a small foot print on the top of her head as I kicked her out to do a recon...

Laverne Markel

Laverne Markel

Mar 6, 2021

Age 89 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021 at Cerenity Senior Care. Laverne worked for Burlington Northern for over 40 years. She loved to travel and watch cooking shows. She was also a jewelry buff.

Laverne is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Helen; brothers, Edward and Philip; sisters-in-law,...

Leonard Wistrcill

Leonard Wistrcill

Mar 5, 2021

Age 76 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021. Leonard was a 13-year Aggie. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from Bemidji State. After graduation, Leonard went into social work, teaching handicap adults and children. He was a man of deep faith and was very thankful to be raised Catholic. His three...

Darlene Albrecht

Darlene Albrecht

Mar 5, 2021

Darlene Merriley Albrecht, loving sister, aunt, partner, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021 at the age of 78. She is survived by her sister, Lois Schoenthaler; brother, Gary (Helen) Albrecht; many nieces, nephews and friends. Darlene was preceded in death by her partner of 50 years, Joan Schmitt; parents Edward and Eunice; and seven siblings. Darlene and Joan...

Roger Brogren

Roger Brogren

Mar 5, 2021

Roger R. Brogren

Roger was born on February 10, 1933, in Gothenberg Sweden to Knut and Karin (Rönbomm) Brogren.  He came to the U.S. in 1960 and landed a job at 3M, where he worked for 30 years.  After retiring from 3M he worked for Hedstrom Engineering as Vice President of Operations for 10 years.  He became a...

Bryan Roos

Bryan Roos

Mar 4, 2021

Bryan Keith Roos, age 71, of Mahtomedi MN passed away on Thursday March 4, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on January 20, 1950 in Sheldon, IA to Kenneth and Berdena (Miedema) Roos.  He graduated from Sheldon High School in 1968 and received his engineering degree from Iowa State University.  Bryan married Lori Potter in August...

Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson

Mar 4, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Sue Johnson (Van Wyk) went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 4, 2021, at the age of 68, after complications due to years of health issues that began in 2002. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in Jesus Christ gave her strength over the years.

Barb was born...