Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Feb 20, 2020

Johnson Virginia (Jini) May Age 92 Passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2020 Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 75 years, James; parents, Arthur and Ruth (Touschardt) Bowen; brother, Arthur Bowen; cherished daughter, Barbara Kallusky; and great-grand daughter, Ezra Quinn Ribbens. Survived by her loving children, Cathy Spear (Ted), Randy Johnston (Jan), John...

Roger Yelkin

Roger Yelkin

Feb 20, 2020

Roger H. Yelkin is survived by his wife, Cora; son, Bruce; daughter, Barbara (John) Grythe; grandchildren, Matthew, Jamie, Nicholas and Isaac; great grandchildren, Vivian, Matthew Jr., Tristin and Olivia. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 25th at 11:30AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Lane #2). A celebration of life luncheon will follow beginning at 12:30PM at American...

Donald Nicklay

Donald Nicklay

Feb 19, 2020

Age 71 of St. Paul

Passed away on February 19, 2020.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Catherine; sister, Joanne.

He is survived by his siblings, Jack (Judy), Phyllis (Jim) Putz, Mary (Chuck) Cloutier, Tom (Mary).

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, February 24th at Church...

Audrey Ratkovich

Audrey Ratkovich

Feb 19, 2020

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Audrey (Alseth)

Age 87 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully February 19, 2020. Survived by children, Steven, Mary Adolphson, Jana, Peter; grandchildren, Jesalee (Chris), Kirstee (Trevor), Benjamin, Shelbee, Casidee, Jake; great-grandchildren, Liliana, Oskar, Zachary; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph S. and Irene Alseth; husband of 58...

Nelson Hardy

Nelson Hardy

Feb 18, 2020

Nelson James Hardy passed away on February 18th, 2020 at the age of 41. Nelson is predeceased by Father Nels William Hardy. Grandparents Eileen & Walter Woodbeck and Donna & Bob Hardy. Nelson is survived by his loving Mother Sherry Hardy and daughter Angela Rabbitt. Nelson is lovingly remembered by Renne Woodbeck, David Woodbeck his brother-in-law Jason Rabbitt...

Nona Okerstrom

Nona Okerstrom

Feb 17, 2020

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Nona Lee

Age 71, of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully February 17, 2020 after a 7-month journey with cancer.  Nona was born in Cloquet, Minnesota.  She is the daughter of the late Bill and Helen Engen.

Nona is survived by her loving husband of 53...

William Bickner

William Bickner

Feb 17, 2020

We’ve all heard the expression, “Jack of all trades, master of none,” but there was seemingly nothing he couldn’t figure out how to do, and do well.

Bill was born in Worthington, Minnesota, December 27, 1929, some two months after the start of The Great Depression, to William Isadore Bickner and Mary Lucille Bickner (Jackson), the oldest of what would eventually be four. It was...

Donald Jacobson

Donald Jacobson

Feb 16, 2020

Age 72, of Minneapolis, died February 16, 2020.

He is preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Marjorie Jacobson; sister, Lois Jacobson; brother, Richard Jacobson; and mother-in-law, Marla Wahl.

He will be missed by wife, Mary Jacobson; son, Eric Jacobson; daughters, Linda Jacobson (Daniel Wadena) and Shannon Jacobson (Michael Gordon); granddaughters, Makayla Jacobson and Valerie...

Audrey Jensen

Audrey Jensen

Feb 16, 2020

Audrey Jane Jensen

Age 85, of Stillwater, formerly of White Bear Lake

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 16, 2020.  Preceded in death by husband, Sherwood “Woody”; parents, Maurice and Irene Onsgard; sisters, Carole Simonet and Brenda Trehus.  She will be sadly missed by children, Vanesa (Bill) Soukup...

William Gardner

William Gardner

Feb 16, 2020

Age 91, former Dean of the College of Education at the University of Minnesota, passed away peacefully in St. Paul, MN on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was the proud son of English and Swedish immigrant parents, a child of the Depression, an intellect of the highest order, a committed teacher and mentor, an involved citizen of our country,...

John "Jackie" Ganser, Jr.

John "Jackie" Ganser, Jr.

Feb 16, 2020

John "Jackie" Ganser, Jr.

Age 85, of Stillwater, died peacefully February 16, 2020

He will be sadly missed by wife, Eloise; daughter, Collene Martin; and son, Bernard; grandchildren, Ryan Ganser, David Martin (Carly Nelson) and Samuel Aurelius; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Cassidy and Courtney; sister, Kate Anderson; other family and friends.  Mass of...

Jean Remington

Jean Remington

Feb 16, 2020

Age 88 of Stillwater passed away peacefully on February 16, 2020. Jean was a woman of real grit and love and style, a successful hard-working businessperson and avid traveler who loved her hometown, Chisholm, and who never forgot how to laugh at herself and at the world.

Jean is preceded in death by parents Raymond...

Charlotte Beck

Charlotte Beck

Feb 16, 2020

Beck, Charlotte  M.

Joined her husband of 54 years, Harold, on February 16, 2020, age 93. Survived by 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Prayer Service Friday, February 21, 7:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater. Visitation 4-7 P.M.

Thwen Say

Thwen Say

Feb 15, 2020

Services are to be announced.

Joel Adamic

Joel Adamic

Feb 15, 2020

Joel G. Adamic

Age 69, of Stillwater, went home to the Lord February 15, 2020. Joel was a man who lived his faith by example. He guided without judgement, allowing his children to make their decisions, standing by whatever the results may be with a support and love. He forgave readily and without question. In his quickness...

Avis Fellman

Avis Fellman

Feb 15, 2020

Avis was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15th, 2020. She was 87 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fellman; and son, Douglas Fellman. She is survived by her 8 children, Terry (Teri) Fellman, Deborah (Gene) Patrin, Sandra (Allen) Hanley, Paula (Steve) Fellman, Greg...

Keith Friendshuh, D.V.M.

Keith Friendshuh, D.V.M.

Feb 15, 2020

Friendshuh, Keith, D.V.M.

Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020, age 74. Survived by wife of 52 years, Cherry; son, Todd (Angela Giuliani, along with their children, Noah and Anna) and daughter, Keri Furlano (Brent, along with their children, Aaron and Abi). Attended St. John’s University and U of M Veterinary College, Class of 1970. Practiced veterinary...

Robert "Bob" Schwarz

Robert "Bob" Schwarz

Feb 14, 2020

Age 59, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully in the twilight hours of Valentine’s Day.

Bob was born 1/23/1961 in Mpls. He resided in Faribault, MN until 1995 before moving to the Longfellow area in Mpls. He enjoyed touring the Duluth Harbor, camping and fishing around MN. Bob worked at Metro Resources Tech Park until Jan 2018. He loved...

Lynda Hansen

Lynda Hansen

Feb 14, 2020

Lynda Belle (Van Syckel) Hansen

Age 67

Died peacefully on February 14, 2020

Lynda is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Hansen, and her mother, Clairolyn Neely. She is survived by her daughter, Janis Hansen, and granddaughter, Yuliana Wekseth, daughter’s partner, Mark Stone and his daughters, Emily and Johanna Stone,...

Catherine Weyrens

Catherine Weyrens

Feb 14, 2020

Kate Kugler Weyrens

Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on February 14, 2020.  Born January 18, 1937 in St. Paul, the eldest of the three daughters of Kate McIntosh Kugler and Dr. Alexis Kugler.  She is now reunited (on Valentine’s Day!) with her husband of fifty-two years, Jack.  Kate is survived by twin...