Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Goldie Petersen

Goldie Petersen

Dec 6, 2019

Goldie Wilma Petersen

Passed away surrounded by her family on December 6, 2019 at the age of 89.

Preceded in death by granddaughter, Angela Petersen; and sisters, Dorothy and Viola.

Survived by children, Christine (Richard) Johnson and Robert (Debra) Petersen; grandchildren, Nicholas (Renae), Kerry (Katrina), Derek (Teresa), and Amber; great-grandchildren, Xavier, Felix, Julia,...

Mary Jo Bouchie

Mary Jo Bouchie

Dec 5, 2019

Bouchie, Mary Jo

Received into Heaven on December 5, 2019, age 81. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Esther Carlson; brother, Lloyd (Doris) Carlson. Survived by loving husband of 60 years, Boyd; daughters, Michele (Jim) Burger and Brenda (Ken) Jewell; granddaughter, McKenna Burger; devoted cat, Rusty. Mary Jo was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Gathering...

Raymond Buttschau

Raymond Buttschau

Dec 5, 2019

Buttschau, Raymond J. age 95 of Bloomington passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019.

Preceded in death by beloved wife, Ann J. Buttschau; son, Dale R. Buttschau; parents, James and Viola Buttschau. Will be greatly missed by children, Barb (Brian) Goad, John (Shawn Anne) Buttschau, Jeanne (Jeff) Leonard; grandchildren, David (Christine) Goad, Evan Goad, James (Emily) Leonard,...

Burdella Main

Burdella Main

Dec 5, 2019

God looked around his garden and found an empty place.

He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best.

He knew...

Mark Youngdale

Mark Youngdale

Dec 4, 2019

Mark Jonathan Youngdale, 59, was surrounded by his loved ones when he passed away on December 4th at his home in Minneapolis after battling cancer for the third time.

Preceded in death by father James. Survived by wife Linda Hoppe; children Maddi, Lan, Qin; mother Marnie; brother Eric (Nancy).

Mark Youngdale was born on December...

Natalie Bjorklund

Natalie Bjorklund

Dec 4, 2019

Natalie Harriet Bjorklund, nee Skooglun, formerly of St. Paul's East Side, passed into the Lord's presence on December 5 at the age of 93.  Beloved wife of the late Roland L. Bjorklund and loving mother of Roberta (Bruce) Evensen, Cheryl (Peter) Nelson and Todd (Kae) Bjorklund; cherished grandmother of 8; great grandmother of 3; and aunt to many nieces and nephews. ...

Nancy Fuller

Nancy Fuller

Dec 3, 2019

Fuller

Nancy L.

Passed away peacefully on December 3, 2019, age 82. Preceded in death by son, David John. Survived by husband of 65 years, Chuck; children, Susan (Richard) Bauch, Kevin, and Julie; grandchildren, Ashley and Evan; daughter-in-law, Kathy; and her loving cat, Squirty. Circle of Life Celebration Saturday, December 7, 1:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW,...

James Reddick

James Reddick

Dec 1, 2019

James Howard Reddick was born May 2, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Lorraine (nee Jarnagin) Reddick. He was the youngest of three children and was raised in West Des Moines, Iowa and attended Valley High School until his senior year, when he moved to Ottumwa, Iowa, graduating from Ottumwa High in 1972. He was a Veteran...

Janice "Jan" Gunderson

Janice "Jan" Gunderson

Nov 30, 2019

Janice H. Gunderson

Age 79 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully on November 29, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Jan was preceded in death by her son, Greg; parents, Walter and Helen Marty; sister, Joyce; and brothers, Don, Bill, Gilbert and Robert.  Survived by her husband, Len; son,...

Yvonne Palka

Yvonne Palka

Nov 30, 2019

Yvonne Schaelchlin Palka died on November 30, 2019, in Minneapolis, MN, at the age of 81. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by her loving family—her husband Johnny; their daughters Rachel Lochtefeld and Tanya Thomas and their husbands; and the grandchildren she loved so much. All of them were singing at her bedside.

Yvonne...

Patrick Dolan

Patrick Dolan

Nov 30, 2019

On Saturday, November 30th, 2019, Patrick Dolan, loving dad and grandpa, passed away at 74.

Pat was born on November 7th, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to Donald and Kathleen Dolan. Pat married Fran Moore in 1967 and they were married for 46 years raising two daughters together, Bridget and Lindsey. Pat was an avid fisherman and loved...

Gary Eyler

Gary Eyler

Nov 29, 2019

Age 78 of White Bear Lake passed away on November 29, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Gary was a proud veteran of the Air Force and Marine Corps.

Gary is preceded in death by his wife, Connie; and beloved dog, York.

He is survived by sons, Bart Mathew (Sara) Straubel-Eyler, Bert Arthur (Kris), Bret...

Virginia Rengel

Virginia Rengel

Nov 29, 2019

Rengel, Virginia I (Corgan) died of COPD and heart disease Nov 29, 2019. Born Oct 12, 1946, she was predeceased by exceptional parents, Robert W (aka Bill) and Verna I (Michaels) Corgan; precious brother, William H (aka Billy) Corgan; and steadfast brother-in-law, Jeffrey S Adams. Survived by devoted and loving husband, Ronald J; perfect son, David C (Jean Durant);...

George Sutton Jr.

George Sutton Jr.

Nov 29, 2019

George Sutton Jr. was born August 12, 1949 to Lallie and George Sutton in Chicago, IL. George grew up in Robbins, IL. He attended Eisenhower High School. He served his country from June 23, 1969 to June 22, 1975 in the army. George loved sports and cars. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and eating.

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Sabina Panait

Sabina Panait

Nov 28, 2019

Sabina Panait

Age 91 of Vadastrita, Romania

Fell asleep in the Lord on November 28, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Costica Panait; sisters, Virginia, Gabriela; and brother, Eugen. Survived by son, Cezar (Silvia); and grandchildren, Greta and Robert.

Sabina was a happy, positive, and joyful person. She loved children and dedicated her time...

Janice Johnson

Janice Johnson

Nov 26, 2019

Janice V. Johnson (nee Roettger) age 81, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Alden; son, Brad; great grandson, Jude; parents, Albert Sr. and Marie (Junker) Roettger, infant brother, Gerald Roettger; brother and sister in law, Steve and Barb Roettger.  Survived by children, Todd (Kathy), Kim Barnhart, and Scott (Laura), daughter...

Florence Mordorski

Florence Mordorski

Nov 25, 2019

Mordorski, Florence “Flossie”

Has gone home to be with Jesus, on November 25, 2019, age 96.

Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sr.; son, Joseph; parents, Barney and Blanche Jansen; brothers, Jerome, Clarence, and Bernard Sr. (surviving wife Cathrine); sisters, Mildred (John) Neirengarden and Alice (John) Hesch.

She is survived by children,...

Colleen Larson

Colleen Larson

Nov 24, 2019

Larson

Colleen D.M. (nee Plaster)

Passed away peacefully

surrounded by her loving family

Age 79, of Stillwater. Preceded in death by husband, E. William; brother, Donald Plaster, and sister, Janet Plaster. Survived by children, Mark (Ingrid), Wayne (Maria), Ken (Sharon), and Wanda (Shane) Stirling; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; siblings, Pat...

Lavonne Ellingson

Lavonne Ellingson

Nov 23, 2019

LaVonne Ellingson (Safe), 83, passed away peacefully on November 23 at Oak Park Senior Living in Stillwater due to complications caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Her legacy of love, compassion, and joy survives through her 5 children: Mark (Kay), Brett (Alison), Gregg (Robin), Heidi West, and Todd (Beth) along with 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. LaVonne was born in Red...

Tom Bakker

Tom Bakker

Nov 23, 2019

Age 64 of Minneapolis passed away surrounded by family on November 23, 2019.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, John and Genevieve Bakker.

He is survived by his sister, Anne (Denny) Boie; nephew, Nic (Brittany) Boie; niece, Gena Boie; great-nephew, Conner; many other family and friends.

A Celebration of Tom’s Life...