Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Nancy Jean Fjestad

Nancy Jean Fjestad

Jul 11, 2025

Nancy Jean Fjestad

Age 55 of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on July 11, 2025.

Nancy was born on December 5, 1969 in West Bend, Wisconsin, to Neal Thomas Fosshage and Audrey Louise Fosshage. She was the youngest of four children. Nancy graduated from Bloomington Jefferson High School in 1988 and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University...

Dolores Schouveller

Dolores Schouveller

Jul 11, 2025

Dolores Schouveller Service - Livestream

Mom, Grandma, Great grandma, Sister, Aunt, passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on December 24th, 1926, in Saint Paul MN to the Leitner Family of Ayd Mill. She was the beloved daughter of Otto J Leitner and Johanna (Muellner) Leitner. Dolores was mother to 4 children: Robert, Ronald (Tam),...

Esther Olson

Esther Olson

Jul 11, 2025

Esther Olson Service - Livestream

Age 85, of North Oaks, passed away peacefully July 11, 2025 in New Brighton, MN. She was born March 18, 1940 in Dallas, WI the daughter of Olaf Gustav and Lillian Elenor Lee and was united in marriage to Hank Olson on January 3, 1959.

Esther started her career as a banker and received her Masters in...

Kaitlyn Savannah Burgess

Kaitlyn Savannah Burgess

Jul 9, 2025

It is with immense sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Kaitlyn Savannah Burgess, who left us on July 9, 2025, at the age of 27. Kaitlyn was a deeply-feeling, intelligent, generous human being, who prided herself in being unique. She was a truly kindhearted soul who brought joy and laughter to her friends...

Christopher "Chris" Scott McKamie

Christopher "Chris" Scott McKamie

Jul 8, 2025

Age 51, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by loved ones who welcomed him with open arms on the other side, his beloved parents, Katie and Willie McKamie; his brother, Hal McKamie; and his sisters, Valerie, Cynthia, and Ronda McKamie. He is survived by his devoted wife, Nichole Reid-Mckamie ; his daughters Kadrina Reid,...

Kathleen Felsch

Kathleen Felsch

Jul 8, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Jane Felsch

Age 83 of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her son Michael; brothers Pat and Jim; and parents Bert and Cecillia.

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 57 years, Ron; son Chris (Debbie); grandchildren David, Megan (Skylar) Dreyer; and many other beloved family and friends.

While...

Larry H. Tschaekofske

Larry H. Tschaekofske

Jul 8, 2025

Age 72, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully July 8, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Marles; brother-in-law, Tom Keeler; sister-in-law, Cheryl Tschaekofske. He will be sadly missed by wife, Nancy; sister, Myra (Dennis) Trusty; brother, Loran; uncle, George (Kayleen) Nodland; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Larry grew up on a farm in Halliday, North Dakota. He graduated from Concordia...

Thomas E. Etter

Thomas E. Etter

Jul 7, 2025

Thomas E. Etter. Retired TSGT, US Air Force.

Born 12/20/1931, Died 7/7/2025. Preceded in death by wife, Mary; daughter, Kathy Fuller; parents; 8 brothers and 2 sisters. He leaves behind daughters, Mary Lou (Ken) Calise, Cindy (Gary) Sokola; sons, Tom (Cindy) Etter and Tim (Chris) Etter; beloved granddaughters, Nicole (Jason) Engman, Stephanie (Mike) Schwietz, Stacy (Joe) Schmitz and the light of...

Denise Chaves

Denise Chaves

Jul 7, 2025

 Denise Chaves, age 64, of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 7th, 2025.

Denise is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Chamberlin; sisters, Debbie Rowan and Dorene Chamberlin; Aunt Virginia Ellis; Uncle Bob Ellis; and grandparents Johnny and Mary Bartone.

She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Gary Chaves; children, Kevin Chaves...

Edward Bieging

Edward Bieging

Jul 7, 2025

Service Livestream

Edward "Ed" Paul Bieging Jr

Age 65 of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7th, 2025.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents Ed Sr. and Inge Bieging of Stillwater and Forchheim, Germany.

He will be forever remembered by his loving wife of 42 years, Lori; children Margot(Blake) Kraemer and Erik; grandchildren Lilah, Caroline, Blaire, and Shepherd; siblings Sue(Steve)...

Judith Helen "Judy" Eder

Judith Helen "Judy" Eder

Jul 7, 2025

Age 84, of Lake Elmo, passed away peacefully July 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. 

Preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Alice Fox; sister, Joan Delander; brother, Robert Fox. 

Survived by husband, Joel; children, David (Jason), Michael (Kristy), Lisa (Jeff) Sikich and Steven (Maya); grandchildren, Alyssa, Nicole, Brooke, Carmen, Nicholas, Rosie; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Service Saturday, July 12, 2025,...

Daniel Thomas McGlinch

Daniel Thomas McGlinch

Jul 6, 2025

Daniel died on July 6 along with his beloved vizsla, Mr. Fitz, in a car accident near his home in Luck, WI. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael, and brother Patrick. Survived by his mother, Elaine, siblings Tim (Catherine), Mary (David Schilli), Melissa (Brad Ward), Monica (Charlie Davis), and nieces Elizabeth, Lucy, Catherine, Maggie, Lara, Marnie, Erin,...

Judith Ann Meinke

Judith Ann Meinke

Jul 5, 2025

Judith Meinke passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. Born on April 30th, 1953 to Anna L. (Sutter) and Walter Hillyer Jr in Peoria, IL. Jude spent her childhood enjoying the outdoors with her friends and family. She served as a lifeguard and appreciated the theater. 

After graduating from the Academy of Our Lady Catholic School, Jude married Bradley A. Meinke...

Linda Bonse

Linda Bonse

Jul 5, 2025

Linda Marie Bonse

Age 73, of Little Canada, passed away peacefully July 5, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Linda is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Steve, Sr.; children, Michelle, Steve, Jr. and Brian (Niki) Bonse; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Karla Bonin; brother, John Kirchoffner, Jr.; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A celebration of Linda's life...

Marianne Robinson

Marianne Robinson

Jul 4, 2025

Passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, age 95. Preceded in death by former husband, James; son, Jonathan; siblings, Marian, Marvin, Elizabeth, Albert, Omar, Wesley, and Robert. Survived by children, Christopher (Kristine), Debra (Dale) Simon, and Timothy; 13 grandchildren,; 9 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, other family, and friends.Lifelong member of North Heights Lutheran Church, she was an avid reader,...

Susan Langness

Susan Langness

Jul 3, 2025

Susan Jean Langness (Zabel), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by family.She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland Zabel and Clytie Thoreson; her stepfather, Orlie (Marji) Thoreson; her sister, Sandy Burger; and her beloved twin sister, Helen Anderson, who was her "other half."She is survived by...

Fannie Curry

Fannie Curry

Jul 2, 2025

Fannie Curry

age 75, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Saint Paul, MN.

In loving memory of Fannie Curry, born in Evansville Indiana, December 26, 1949, to Joe and Rosa curry. Fannie was a Joy to be around she was a servant of the Lord and was a Devout Catholic. Long-time member of St. John church in Evansville Indiana.

Preceding her in...

Eloise Swanson

Eloise Swanson

Jul 2, 2025

Eloise "Ellie" Swanson, (nee Crum) age 89, died 7/2/25

Preceded in death by parents, Murl & Lillian Crum; husband, Ken Swanson; and son, Marc Swanson.

Survived by daughter, Michele Swanson; granddaughter, Micaela Rodriguez; son-in-law, Paul Alme; siblings, Sandra Barott, and Gary (Patty) Crum; Swanson in-laws, Lucille, David, and Glenn (Nancy); and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Ellie loved her little red scooter, bridge,...

Hailie Adeline Blechinger

Hailie Adeline Blechinger

Jul 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hailie Adeline Blechinger

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Hailie Blechinger on July 1st at the young age of 23.

Hailie is lovingly remembered by her parents, Larry and Christie Brown, and her siblings: Dylan (Jenna), Tyler (Brittany), Connor, Erin (Kiah), and Megan (Caleb).

She was a treasured granddaughter to Dave and Jerilynn Brunell, Cyndi and Mike...

John Patrick McVicker

John Patrick McVicker

Jun 30, 2025

John P. McVicker, 64, of Vadnais Heights MN, passed away June 30, 2025. John was born March 21, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Mary McVicker, the fourth of seven children. He attended St. Cornelius Elementary and Taft High School in Chicago, where he made lifelong friends. 

In 1979, the family moved to Mankato MN, where John graduated from Mankato...