Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Nellis Padrin "Paddy" Engen

Nellis Padrin "Paddy" Engen

Aug 5, 2025

Paddy Engen, of Maplewood, Minnesota, longtime resident of Hugo, Minnesota, died peacefully age 76 on August 5, 2025. She was a resident at the Memory Care unit of The Shores of Lake Phalen, Maplewood. We are grateful to the caring and kind staff of the Shores who attended to her as she reached the end of a 2-year struggle with...

Susan L. Jaskae

Susan L. Jaskae

Aug 4, 2025

Susan Lynn Jaskae (Holek) age 83 of Woodbury, MN (formerly Troy, MI) passed away peacefully August 4th, 2025, of pulmonary disease surrounded by family.

Born July 8th, 1942, to Charles Holek and Billie Swaney (Stanton) Beloved wife of 56 years to the late David. She is survived by son Michael Jaskae (Michelle) and daughter Kelly Hautman (Jerry). Susan was a loving...

Gary Winter

Gary Winter

Aug 4, 2025

Gary Winter

Loving husband, dad, and grandpa, age 78, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away August 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by wife, Darlene; and partner, Jean.

Survived by children, Mike (Tami), and Jennifer (Allison); three grandchildren, Joey, Zach, and Emma; sister, Deb; and other family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, August 11, 10:30 am with a visitation one...

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson

Aug 3, 2025

Steve Johnson, Age 72. Steve passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 3, 2025. Born on October 17, 1952, in Cloquet, MN, he was the son of Delores M. Johnson and William B. Johnson. A native of Scanlon, Steve played every sport in every season with a great crew of friends. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1970,...

James Thurber

James Thurber

Aug 3, 2025

James Thurber

Age 54, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on August 3, 2025.

James was born on June 28th, 1971, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Dale B. and Elisabeth Thurber. He was brought into God's Kingdom of Grace through the sacrament of Holy Baptism as an infant, and later confirmed in the christian faith at Emmanuel Lutheran Church of...

Lois Haase

Lois Haase

Aug 3, 2025

Lois Ann Haase was born in Stillwater, MN on December 29, 1948, the daughter of Werner and Elizabeth (Minter) Haase. She is now reunited in Heaven after a courageous battle with cancer on August 3, 2025.

Lois was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, East Farmington Osceola, WI.

Lois graduated from Osceola High School in 1967. She attended Eau...

Richard "Rick" William Docksteader, Jr.

Richard "Rick" William Docksteader, Jr.

Aug 2, 2025

Age 68, of Stillwater, died unexpectedly August 2, 2025.

Preceded in death by father, Richard, Sr.; and brother, Mark. 

Survived by daughter, Mariah Docksteader (Dustin Schneider); granddaughter, Emma; mother, Sharon; best friend, Dennis (Jan) Lund; aunt, Sue Johnson; cousins, Julie, Jennifer and Jane; other family and friends. 

Rick was a member of Local 110 IBEW. Proudly served in the US Navy 1974-1980. USS...

John Higbee

John Higbee

Aug 2, 2025

John Dwight Higbee, of Stillwater, MN, passed away on August 2, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on April 2, 1942, in Albert Lea, MN, to Dr. John and Lucille Higbee. In 1959, he moved with his family to the Stillwater area.

John graduated from Stillwater High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy...

Viola Ann LeMay

Viola Ann LeMay

Jul 31, 2025

Viola Ann LeMay was born on April 6, 1932. She was the 8th of 9 children born to George and Minnie Ohmann of Eagan, raised on the farm of which the pasture is now the George Ohmann Park. She was the first of only two of her siblings to graduate from high school. Her beautiful singing voice allowed her to...

Gary Wayne Watne

Gary Wayne Watne

Jul 31, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend

Age 81 of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Born March 4, 1944 in Minot, North Dakota.

Passed away on July 31, 2025. Preceded in death by Parents, Willard and Audrey (Sletten) Watne; sisters Tamra Jo Watne and Kaye Shemorry, brother Jeff and nephew Jason Wiedrich. Survived by loving wife and best friend of 46 years, Lois (Beaudry)...

Robert J. Addyman

Robert J. Addyman

Jul 31, 2025

Robert J. Addyman Jr., age 91 of Shoreview, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 7/31/25.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary; and his wife of 28 years, Gesine; his siblings, Jack (Lois) and Mary Ann Maxwell. He will be deeply missed by his son and daughter, Scott (Michelle) and Cynthia (Anthony); as well as...

Kathleen Lorraine Zuckerman

Kathleen Lorraine Zuckerman

Jul 31, 2025

Kathleen Zuckerman left us on July 30, 2025. Kathleen was born in 1942 to Howard and Lorraine Alwin in St. Paul. She earned an M.A. and made and taught art. During her later years, she volunteered at a hospice, a food bank, a clothes closet, and most recently, at Peace House Community. Kathleen leaves behind life partner Chuck Dahl, daughter...

Norma Montpetit

Norma Montpetit

Jul 30, 2025

Montpetit, Norma E. (Parkhill)

On July 30, 2025, we lost our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Born on April 13, 1926, she was 99 years young. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; daughter, Cheryl; son Perry; grandson, Jordan; parents and 8 siblings. She is survived by her children: Renee, Marc (Patty), son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Lisa;...

Susan Marie Woetovech (St. Sauver)

Susan Marie Woetovech (St. Sauver)

Jul 30, 2025

Passed away in the presence of her family on July 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Agnes St. Sauver; sister, Mary Ann; and son, Troy.

She will be deeply missed by those who survive her: her husband of 40 years, Mike; son, Cory; daughters, Ashley (Chris) Speltz, Kayla (Daniel) Yohn; grandchildren, Lynnie, Bradley, Grayson, Emmy,...

Mary Catherine Mullane

Mary Catherine Mullane

Jul 29, 2025

Mary Catherine Mullane Service - Livestream

Mary is survived by her brother, Frank (Joan), step nieces and nephews, cousins who she loved getting together with, long-time friend and chosen sister, Ellen(Gil) Damsgard, chosen nieces Ana (Goddaughter) and Erika Damsgard who she spoiled rotten and then depended on for many things post retirement, and her feline fur babies, Claire and Ciara. She...

Brian Pawlak

Brian Pawlak

Jul 29, 2025

Brian Pawlak, age 55 of St. Paul, died on July 29, 2025. He is survived by his mother, Sharon (Quinlan) Pawlak; brother, Bob (Brenda) Pawlak; sister, Shannon (Dave) Montgomery; niece, Nichole Montgomery; nephew, Josh Montgomery; great niece and nephew, Aubri Marie and Brayden Joshua. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerome; infant brother, Joseph.

Mass of Christian Burial will...

Alice Elliott

Alice Elliott

Jul 29, 2025

Alice Elliott died peacefully on the morning of July 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her son Kevin, and daughter Susan. She is survived by her husband Duane, son Brian (wife Nancy), son David, and sister Shirley Dougherty (husband Doug). She is also survived by seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Alice Lorraine Markwardt was born on December 24,...

Michael "Mick", "Mike" P. Bilotta

Michael "Mick", "Mike" P. Bilotta

Jul 28, 2025

Michael "Mick; Mike" P. Bilotta, 77, of Roseville, born on July 1st, 1948. He fought hard but ultimately lost his 6th battle of cancer due to Agent Orange on July 28th, 2025. The days leading up to the end of his journey were filled with continued support from his "Bilotta girls" and Son-in-law. His "Bilotta girls" closely embraced him in...

Gail Borden-Heinzen

Gail Borden-Heinzen

Jul 28, 2025

Gail Borden-Heinzen

June 12, 1945 - July 28, 2025

Gail left us peacefully on July 28th, 2025. She is survived by her son Robert, daughter Josie (husband Jason), her five grandchildren, Brittany, Kassandra, Aidan, Audrey & Sophia and great-granddaughter, Evalyn.

Gail was born in Minneapolis, MN to Harry and Majorie Borden. She attended Robbinsdale high school where she was a member of the...