Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Donald Bendickson

Donald Bendickson

Apr 2, 2020

It is with heartfelt sadness we share that Don passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  The Bendickson family -- Don, Mark, Joel, Rick and his wife and children, have all been sharing memories of Don and are thankful he has finally found peace.  Please feel free to share your memories of Don with us and with each other. ...

Susan Ward

Susan Ward

Apr 1, 2020

WARD

Susan Donna Gray

Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma

Sister, Aunt, Wonderful Friend to Many

Born May 5, 1934 in La Crosse, WI and entered into rest April 1, 2020 in Stillwater, MN. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Gretchen Gray; sister, Greta Gray Siverts; daughter, Maureen Mills; nephew,...

Dr. James Kramer

Dr. James Kramer

Mar 31, 2020

Kramer, Dr. James D. “Jim”, age 88, died on March 31, 2020. Born in Walnut Grove, he was a graduate of Marshall High School in St. Paul, attended the College of St. Thomas, and received his M.D. from Loyola University in Chicago. He was a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and was Chief of Staff at...

Dorothy Rood

Dorothy Rood

Mar 31, 2020

Dorothy J. ROOD

Her entire family said a final goodbye at age 81 in her Stillwater home on Tuesday, March 31st. Dorothy is now in heaven with her mother, Annie Shaffer; brother, Frank ‘Buddy’ Shaffer and sisters, Elizabeth ‘Teat’ Hinote and Evelyn Freeman.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years, Phil;...

David Linquist

David Linquist

Mar 31, 2020

Linquist, David C.

Age 85, of Stillwater, passed away March 31, 2020.  Preceded in death by wife, Mabel; sons, David, Jr. and Bill; and grandson, Dan.  Survived by children, Lori and Tim; grandchildren, Breanna, Samantha and Hunter; and great-grandchildren, Lucia and Georgia.  Private family services will be held.  Memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Lutheran...

Marillyn Gehrig

Marillyn Gehrig

Mar 31, 2020

Marillyn May (Nelson) Gehrig   98  (5/10/21 - 3/31/20)

Grandmother, mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, friend and confidante

Marillyn was born and raised in Stillwater, MN along with her younger sister Joyce.  She attended Stillwater H.S. and graduated from the University of Minnesota (BS – Medical Technology) in 1943. It was at the U of M...

Margery Torgerson

Margery Torgerson

Mar 30, 2020

Margery A. Torgerson, age 93 of Minneapolis, passed away March 30, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Anna Manger; husband, Sheldon L. Torgerson; and son, Jon. She is survived by son, Bob (Jenny) Torgerson; daughters, Shelby (Dave) Soeder, and Heidi (Mike) Erickson; daughter-in-law, Sara Torgerson; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service...

Gilbert Thoele

Gilbert Thoele

Mar 28, 2020

Gilbert Bergquist Thoele passed away in Sun City, Arizona on March 28, 2020, at age 89. Gil was born in St. Paul on April 25, 1930 to Mabel (née Bergquist) and Gilbert F. Thoele. He was preceded in death by his sister Jeanette Noren. He was the devoted husband of the late Martha (née Berglund) Thoele for 61 years....

John Kaiyalethe

John Kaiyalethe

Mar 28, 2020

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

Evelyn Buhl

Evelyn Buhl

Mar 28, 2020

Age 87, of Stillwater, MN, joined the angels on Saturday, March 28, 2020

Evelyn Marie Mertens was born in 1932, one of 15 children, to Hugo and Alice (Kuglar) Mertens in Callaway Township, MN.  She married Wilfred (Bill) Raymond Buhl in 1953 and after the birth of their first child moved to Stillwater, MN.   Evelyn remains the...

Kathleen Link

Kathleen Link

Mar 27, 2020

Kathleen Jane Link

On Friday, March 27, 2020, Kathleen Jane Link loving wife and mother of 3, passed away at the age of 77.  Preceded in death by her mother, Frances Peisert and her father, Charles Peisert of St. Paul, MN.  Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, James Link and her...

Bonna "Bonnie" Crabtree

Bonna "Bonnie" Crabtree

Mar 26, 2020

 

CRABTREEBonna J. “Bonnie”Age 92, of North St. PaulFormerly of Lake ElmoBonnie passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020. At the time of her passing, she was survived by her son, Steven (Rose) Crabtree and her daughter, Sara (Brian) Backlund; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; children, Robert J., Mary Jane Isaacson,...

Bernette Stimson

Bernette Stimson

Mar 26, 2020

Bernette C. "Bernie" Stimson (nee Ostendorf)

Age 85, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 26, 2020.  Bernette was born on December 15, 1934 to Henry and Bertha (Gresser) Ostendorf in Freeport, Minnesota.  She attended high school in Sauk Centre, Minnesota and worked at 3M for over 25 years.  Her greatest joy...

Robert Pearson

Robert Pearson

Mar 26, 2020

Obituary Pending

Bonna Crabtree

Bonna Crabtree

Mar 26, 2020

Bonna J. “Bonnie” Crabtree

Age 92, of North St. Paul, formerly of Lake Elmo.  Services will be held at a later date.

Charles "Chuck" Hood

Charles "Chuck" Hood

Mar 26, 2020

Age 80 of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 26, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years JoAnne Marie Hood and his children Ronald (Aimee), Jonathan (Sherry), Michelle (Brandon) and 7 grandchildren Joshua, Caleb, Addison, Ava, Vienna, Kyla and Aliah.

He was a longtime agent with American Family...

Curtis Erickson

Curtis Erickson

Mar 24, 2020

Curtis "Curt" Erickson Age 87 of White Bear Lake Went to be with his Savior March 24, 2020. Full Services to be announced at a later date.

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Nancy Broderick

Nancy Broderick

Mar 24, 2020

Nancy C. Broderick

Age 75 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at home.  She was born January 8, 1945 in Darby, PA the daughter of William and Jeanne (Fisher) Cairns.

Nancy is survived by her beloved husband, Jeff of 51 years; her children, Andrew and his wife, Julie of West...

Beverly Bohlmeyer

Beverly Bohlmeyer

Mar 24, 2020

Dr. Jeannine Bohlmeyer passed away on March 24, 2020.  She was born in Palmyra, ILL on July 16, 1932.  Dr. Bohlmeyer was a graduate of Wheaton College and earned her PhD from the University of Minnesota.  Most of her career was spent at Bethel College, St. Paul, Minnesota, teaching English.  She was an avid traveler seeing much of the...

Edwin Joyce

Edwin Joyce

Mar 23, 2020

JOYCE

Edwin Carl

Age 74 of White Bear Township

Died on March 23, 2020. A graduate of Duluth Central High School, Ed received a University of Minnesota degree in electrical engineering, and a master’s in business. He was a proud member of Triangle Fraternity. He was employed for over 40 years at Unisys...