Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Vernon Johnson

Vernon Johnson

Jul 23, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Vernon Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Kathleen Ries

Kathleen Ries

Jul 22, 2019

Ries, Kathleen “Kathy”

Age 58 of Stillwater passed away suddenly on July 22, 2019.

She had a passion for nursing, was an avid thrifter, and loved her children, grandchildren, and pets above all else.

Kathy is preceded in death by her siblings, David & Colleen; brother-in-law, John.

She is survived by...

Tuan Ngo

Tuan Ngo

Jul 21, 2019

Obituary to come soon

Joan Lavick

Joan Lavick

Jul 20, 2019

LaVick, Joan A. Joan was born December 7, 1924 in Mpls., MN and passed away on July 20, 2019 at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness. During her life she resided in parts of Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin, then returned to White Bear Lake to live out her final years. Preceded in death by brother & sister in law,...

Joan Ellsworth

Joan Ellsworth

Jul 20, 2019

ELLSWORTH

Joan J

Age 84

Of St. Paul

Passed away July 20, 2019 in the presence of her family. Born and raised in Seattle, Joan followed her husband to his family’s home in St. Paul. She spent a lifetime working in various aspects of the service industry, and raising...

Eh Law

Eh Law

Jul 20, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Eh Law. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Rick Marcus

Rick Marcus

Jul 18, 2019

Marcus, Rick L.

Passed unexpectedly on July 18, 2019, age 67. Preceded in death by parents, Sherman and Esther; brother, Marty. Survived by his loving partner of 38 years, Jan Hayne; brother, Robb (Jodi); sister-in-law, Bonnie; nieces and nephew, Josh, Jori, Mara, and Wendy; many other relatives and friends. Software Engineer, Master Gardener extraordinaire, animal and music...

Khalid Shakir-Bey

Khalid Shakir-Bey

Jul 18, 2019

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Steven Cecka

Steven Cecka

Jul 17, 2019

Steven M. Cecka passed away after his battle with cancer at Cerenity Home, Saint Paul, MN on July 17, 2019.  Steven was born in Port Angeles Washington on January 2, 1957 and raised in North St. Paul, MN. He is survived by father Henry "Hank" Cecka, mother Mary Ellen Cecka, brother Chris (Carol), sisters Barbara and Karen, nephews David...

Richard Young

Richard Young

Jul 17, 2019

Richard A. Young (aka Animal J. Moose)

3 June 1936 ~ 17 July 2019

“To fly west, my friend, is a flight we all must take, for a final check.”

-Author Unknown

Born in Denver, Colorado to Ann and...

Colleen Ankrom

Colleen Ankrom

Jul 17, 2019

Colleen Eva Ankrom, age 75 of St. Paul, passed away on July 17, 2019. She is survived by sisters, Kathleen (Milo) Fabian, Freda Curtis, Janine Viktora, Marilyn (Richard) Sobiech; brother, Steven (Rebecca) Ankrom; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lorraine Ankrom; brother, William "Billy" Ankrom; foster parents, Hernford and Bonnie Stone....

Scott Marschke

Scott Marschke

Jul 15, 2019

MARSCHKE

Scott C.

Age 55, of Lake Elmo

Scott C. Marschke was born May 3, 1964 in Minneapolis, MN and died peacefully in his sleep July 15, 2019 in Lake Elmo, MN. Preceded in death by his mother, Lou Ann Marschke and nephew, Joseph Huot. Survived and greatly missed by his father, Roderic;...

Wesley Miller, Md

Wesley Miller, Md

Jul 15, 2019

Miller, Wesley James MD Age 71 passed away peacefully at home Monday, July 15. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and teacher. Born and raised in Joliet, IL. Graduated from Macalester College, St. Paul, University of IL Medical School and returned to MN to complete his residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Hematology at the U of MN. Wes continued...

Bogdana Sroka

Bogdana Sroka

Jul 13, 2019

Age 76 of Maple Grove,

Passed on July 13. She was preceded in death by husband of 39 years Andrey Sroka. Survived by daughter Cristina; son Adam (Amanda); granddaughter Abigail; sister Dorota (Marek Buszka) Konicka-Buszka; and niece Ewelina Kukwisz. Visitation 11:30 AM, Memorial Service 12 PM Tuesday July 23 at Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.

Elisabeth Reyers

Elisabeth Reyers

Jul 13, 2019

After a full life of 89 years, Elisabeth “Beppie” Reyers passed away July 13 after a brief illness. Born in Hilversum, Holland, she survived World War II with her three brothers and three sisters, using their home to hide and transport Jewish friends. Entirely devoted to her  husband, Roeland, she followed him to America in 1954, raising two children,...

Robert Hill

Robert Hill

Jul 12, 2019

Age 87 of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 12, 2019. Bob was proud of his medical career as a nurse anesthetist or in Bob’s words – a professional gas passer. He was a retired military veteran that loved cribbage, sports, travel, his dogs, and taking long drives especially to the North Shore. Bob...

Barbara Edel

Barbara Edel

Jul 12, 2019

Age 87 of St. Louis Park passed away on July 12, 2019.

Survived by son, Michael; daughter, Michelle; siblings, George Goldfarb, Gerry Goldfarb, Debbie Gill, Darlene Johnson.

Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday, July 16 th at Bradshaw, 3131 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, with visitation beginning one hour prior. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Minneapolis.

James Christensen

James Christensen

Jul 12, 2019

James "Jim" Christensen age 63 of St. Paul passed away on July 12, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda; children,Julie, Clint (Kate) and Priscilla; grandchildren, Safiya, Isaac and Araya; mother, Shirley Christensen; brother, Jesse (Barb) and many nieces, nephews extended family members and friends. Service Tuesday, July 16th at 7:00PM with visitation beginning at 4:00PM. In...

Bruce Sausser

Bruce Sausser

Jul 11, 2019

Bruce Sausser of Centerville, Originally of North St. Paul Passed away at the age of 73 on July 11, 2019. Preceded in death by father Dean Sausser, mother and step-father, Lenore and Jess Mottaz. Survived by life partner, Debbie Hunt; sons, Jon (Kim) Sausser, Don Harrison; sisters, Susan (Tom) Black and Karen Mottaz (Jim Peterson); grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces, nephews and many family, friends and beloved...

Avery Evans

Avery Evans

Jul 10, 2019

Avery Evans, “Brave Ave,” is running and dancing, free from cancer, illness and hospitals. Our hero without a cape or superpowers, Avery lived bravely in her eleven remarkable years. She handled all her challenges with grace, giving comfort and sharing love and light for all who encountered her. Since she left us on July 10, this world is dimmer,...