Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Antoinette "Toni" Cichy

Antoinette "Toni" Cichy

Nov 12, 2019

Age 81 of Woodbury passed away surrounded by family on November 12, 2019.

Toni is preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Lucy Orlando; sisters, Agnes Scott and Mary Ann Mazacek.

She is survived by her dedicated and loving husband, Walter; children, Mary Jo (Paul) Kurtz and Cindy (Steve) Fernlund. Adoring grandmother to Kaitlyn,...

Barbara Gilleland

Barbara Gilleland

Nov 11, 2019

Age 85 of Minneapolis, passed away in her home on November 11, 2019.

Barbara loved playing pull tabs, gambling, and watching old movies.

Barbara is preceded in death by her son, Robert; husbands, Richard TenEyck and Curtis Gilleland; parents, Carl and Dorothy Somerson; siblings, Shirley, Jack, Russell, Dennis, Gene, and Doug. She is survived by...

Joyce Mondor

Joyce Mondor

Nov 11, 2019

Joyce (Lange) Mondor, age 85 of Houlton, Wisconsin, died on November 11, 2019. She is survived by husband of 66 years, James; children, Gary (Mary), Scott, Matt (Sandy); grandchildren, Bob (Becky), Tim (Jenny), Jenessa, Mike (Rickelle), Ryan, Andy, Alexis (Joel) Gunn, Amber (Chris) Vann, Krystal, Kennedy (Kristine); 9 great-grandchildren and two on the way; sisters, Pat Dittmar, Mitzi Scheel;...

Cornelius Brusten

Cornelius Brusten

Nov 11, 2019

Cornelius Brusten

Age 92, of St. Paul

WWII Navy Veteran

Passed away surrounded by loving family on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2019.  Preceded in death by wife of 67 years, Jeanne; parents, Raymond and Marie; and sister, Eleanor Lorinser.  Survived by children, Raymond (Patty), Lynda (Pat) Leach,...

Scott Ingeman

Scott Ingeman

Nov 11, 2019

Scott Allan Ingeman

Age 64. Born in Mpls. Passed on November 11 at the U of M. Graduation from South High School in 1973. He had a real interest in electricity and pursued a career in the electrical field. His brother, Bud was his main caregiver. His son, Russ was there to back up Bud. Survived by...

Gene Somerson

Gene Somerson

Nov 9, 2019

Gene Alan Somerson

Age 70 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 9, 2019. Army veteran. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dorothy; and siblings, Shirley, Jack, Russell, Dennis, and Doug. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barb; children, Erica (Brian) Johnson, and Julie; grandchildren, Christopher and...

Judy Barfknecht

Judy Barfknecht

Nov 8, 2019

Passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Chester and Jeanette; brothers, Richard and Robert. Survived by loving husband of 30 years, Bruce; children, Pamela (Glen) Heffron and Daniel Mann; step-daughter, Christa Barfknecht; grandchildren, Kayleah and Nicholas; step-granddaughter, Assata; lifelong friend, Lill Erickson; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and...

Harold Riemenschneider

Harold Riemenschneider

Nov 8, 2019

Harold Riemenschneider, age 96 of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019. Harold is survived by his wife of 73 years, Betty; sons, Jim (Mary), Steve (Jane); grandchildren, Jamie (Melanie), Shelley (Jesse), Nathan (Tracy), Andrew (Jaisa); great-grandchildren, Ian, Taylor, Marissa, Arianné, Makayla, Max, Alaina, Kallie; brother, Conrad; sister, Lucille Anderson.

Harold was a WWII...

Ronald Dornfeld

Ronald Dornfeld

Nov 8, 2019

Ronald Roy Dornfeld age 76, of Lino Lakes and formerly of Lake Elmo passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on November 8, 2019 after a difficult struggle with cancer. Survived by loving wife, Sharon; children, Stephanie Glockner (John), and Brett Dornfeld; grandchildren, Megan Glockner (Ryan), Andrew Glockner, Brandon and Zach Dornfeld. Preceded in death by parents,...

Catherine Pesavent

Catherine Pesavent

Nov 6, 2019

Catherine Pesavent, age 27 of Somerset, died in a car accident on November 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Glieden, Gene and Lenore Hofschulte. She is survived by her parents, Mary Glieden; Steve and Louise Pesavento; siblings, Steven Pesavento, John (Kayla) Pesavent, Brian Koch; grandparents, Marian (John) Sakry, Ray (Sharon) Pesavent, Kathleen Follett; aunts,...

Marjorie Johnson

Marjorie Johnson

Nov 5, 2019

Marjorie Lou Johnson

Age 90, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 5, 2019.  Preceded in death by husband, William; and son-in-law, Randy Gibson.  Survived by children, James (Jill Oddan) and Linda Gibson; grandchildren, Jennifer (Bobby) Tuccitto, Brett (Christina) Gibson and Shannon (Dan) Jarvis; great-grandchildren, Ty, Ceci, Bella, Luca, Cason and Lyla;...

Clareen Nelson

Clareen Nelson

Nov 4, 2019

Age 77 of Vadnais Heights passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019. Clareen was a warm, generous, and loving woman. She loved to travel, cook, bake, and was an avid sports fan. Above all else, her family was the most important to her.

Clareen is preceded in death by her parents, Anton & Myrtle Anderson; daughter, Linda...

Mary Macdonald

Mary Macdonald

Nov 4, 2019

Mary K. MacDonald

Age 59, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully November 4, 2019.  Preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her 2 brothers, caregivers, housemates and many friends.  A celebration of Mary's life will be Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 11:00 A.M. with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 10:00 A.M....

Randy Kopesky

Randy Kopesky

Nov 3, 2019

Age 65 of Lakeland Shores. Proud Husband, Father & Grandfather passed away suddenly on November 3, 2019.

Randy was known for his smile and the way he was able to light up a room. As a graduate of Eden Prairie High School in 1973, he was a standout football player. He continued his education at Minnesota State...

Judith "Judy" Funke

Judith "Judy" Funke

Nov 2, 2019

Judith L. “Judy” Funke

Loving Mom and Grandma

Will be deeply missed

Age 78, of Stillwater, passed away November 2, 2019 surrounded by her family.  Preceded in death by husband, Gary; and parents, Arthur and Lois Kemper.  Survived by children, Brian (Laura), Douglas (Alecia) and Pam (Tom)...

Kathryn Jenkins

Kathryn Jenkins

Nov 1, 2019

Kathryn Jenkins (Chapel), age 64, died suddenly on November 1, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born June 1, 1955, in Orange, California, but spent her childhood in Somerset, WI, and graduated from high school in New Richmond, WI. After high school, she eventually moved   to Stillwater, MN, where she married Kim Jenkins in 1983....

David Rydeen

David Rydeen

Nov 1, 2019

David Michael Rydeen, age 54, of North Branch, MN, formerly of Stillwater, lost his courageous battle with cancer on November 1, 2019, while surrounded by family. Reunited in Heaven with parents Howard “Bud” and Eileen Rydeen and brother Peter. He will be missed by his wife of 22 years, Kathy Rydeen; their children: Angie (Matt) Jungbluth, Karyn (Isaiah) Brandstrom,...

Karen Rentz

Karen Rentz

Oct 31, 2019

Age 62 of White Bear Lake

Loving Wife, Mom, Nana, Sister & Friend

Born June 16, 1957 in Sauk Centre. Passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2019. Karen is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; children, Shaun and Eric; son-in-law, Geoff.

She is survived by her daughter, Sasha; grandchildren, Marcus and Calli;...

William "Bill" Robinson

William "Bill" Robinson

Oct 31, 2019

Age 86 of Stillwater. Beloved Father & Grandfather was called home on October 31, 2019. "Just an old sinner saved by grace." Bill was a proud veteran of the Air Force, serving in the Korean War.

Bill is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florence Robinson.

He is survived by his daughters, Gerrie Sheldon,...

Kathleen Schuster

Kathleen Schuster

Oct 31, 2019

Kathleen Ann Schuster Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away to be with the Lord on October 31, 2019 at the age of 63. Survived by husband, David of 35 years; daughters, Angela (Joe) Krube and Heidi Schuster; grandchildren, Jon, Manuel, Carlos and Ana; sister, Rose; brothers, Leroy III "Butch" (Linda), David (Andi), Pat (Mary), and Paul (Tina) St....