Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Margaret Simonson

Margaret Simonson

Jan 26, 2019

SIMONSON Margaret C. nee Carter Age 95, of Maplewood Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 26, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, John. She will be sadly missed by sons, Jack (Nancy), Gary (Joanne) and Scott (Kelly); grandchildren, Sarah (Miles) VanTassel, Luke Simonson, Justin (Amy) Simonson, John Simonson and Lexi Simonson; great-grandchildren, Owen and Annalie VanTassel; and sister,...

Loretta Dubois

Loretta Dubois

Jan 26, 2019

DuBois, Loretta Denice (nee Ehrler), (also called Pat or Patsy), grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away on January 26, 2019 (age 92 years). Preceded in death by her parents William Ehrler and Stella Sylvestre, as well as her loving husband LeRoy DuBois, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by six children: Steven (Laurel), David, William...

Victor Cardenas

Victor Cardenas

Jan 25, 2019

Victor M. Cardenas Age 64 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully joining his heaven Father on January 25, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Victor was widely known as a hard worker and the last 15 years primarily by families living on the bluff on the West side of St. Paul. We will treasure and miss his avid...

Lisa Morse

Lisa Morse

Jan 25, 2019

Lisa C. Morse, age 53, passed away peacefully with her family beside her on January 25, 2019, at her home in Hugo, Minnesota. Lisa was born on November 13, 1965, in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Mary Ann Petron and Wayne Behrendt. Lisa was the second born of six children. Lisa graduated from Apollo High School in 1984. Lisa worked the...

Henry Gimble

Henry Gimble

Jan 23, 2019

Gimble Henry M. Age 88, of Newport Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Brother Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 23, 2019. Preceded in death by brother, Gerald Gimble. Survived by wife of 61 years, Muriel; daughters, Cynthia Ann (Paul) Hammiller, Deborah Ann (Dan) Kimball, and Judith Ann Gimble; grandchildren, Justin Hammiller, Brianna (Rick) Conyers, and Joshua Kimball; siblings,...

Kevin O'Keefe

Kevin O'Keefe

Jan 22, 2019

O'KEEFE Kevin S. Of Stillwater Passed away January 22nd with his devoted family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Judy of 40 years; children, Shawn, Ryan (Melissa), Katelyn (Gregor) and Erinn; grandchildren and best buddies, Nora and Benjamin; brothers, Terry (Lori), Chuck (Mary); sister-in-law, Andrea. Kevin retired from Xcel energy in 2012 after 38 years of service....

Applen Kranz

Applen Kranz

Jan 22, 2019

Kranz, Applen "Evie" Age 92 of Mpls, went home to be with Jesus on January 23, 2019. Survived by sister, Dorothy; daughter-in-law, Penny; granddaughter, Pamela Wendlandt (Justin); many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Eddie; son, Gene; granddaughter, Paula; and siblings, Leonard, Thomas, Ruth, Raymond, Elrue, Chester and Corie. Funeral service Sunday, January 27 at 2PM with...

Joanna Ozios

Joanna Ozios

Jan 22, 2019

Ozios, Joanna M. Age 64, of Mounds View, passed away peacefully January 22, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Mildred; and brother, Harold, Jr. Memorial service Friday, February 8, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at Magnolia, St. Paul. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial Service Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, February...

Eleanor Busse

Eleanor Busse

Jan 22, 2019

Eleanor Edna Busse, 97 (1921-2019) Teacher, world traveler, daycare provider, Carrom queen. Died on January 22, 2019-with no regrets after a life well lived. Loved by her close family: Daughters; Lin (Joel Ward), Brenna (Dan Rein), Susanne (Michael O'Neil); Grandchildren: Kaitlin (Dalton) Alex (Lucy) Antara (Zach) Emily and Madeline; Son-in-law: Charlie Hagen; Great-grandson: Sammy Ward. Reunited in death with husband;...

Emmich Robertson, Jr

Emmich Robertson, Jr

Jan 21, 2019

Robertson, Emmich Jr. age 75 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be Friday, February 1, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Bradshaw, 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m . Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family. Bradshaw 612-724-3621 Visitation Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha...

Kathleen Conley

Kathleen Conley

Jan 21, 2019

CONLEY Kathleen F. (nee Ridgway) Age 76, of Bayport Passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2019. Survived by husband of 56 years, Bill; sons, Bob (Gail), Dan (April); grandchildren, Nathan, Jacob, Ellie and Will; brothers, Steve (Sharon), Dan (Kit), Mark (Sandy) and Peter (Mary) Ridgway; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Kathy was preceded in death by parents, Stephen...

William Jensen

William Jensen

Jan 19, 2019

Jensen William P. Passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019, age 86. Survived by children, Brent (Barb), Paula, Lowell, and Dean; grandchildren, Rebecca, Kelly, Kyle, Dillon, Solly, Levi, Emily, Clare, Anne, and Paul; 10 great-grandchildren. Retired MN State Patrolman. Former Marine.

Sylvia Parranto

Sylvia Parranto

Jan 19, 2019

Sylvia R. Parranto (Johnson) Age 80, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family January 19, 2019. Preceded in death by Bill, her husband of 48 years. Survived by sister, Chris; children, Leonard (Dawn), Alan (Vickie), & Christina; grandchildren, William, Joseph, Anna, Mary, Emma & Valerie; along with Nicole, a host of nieces, nephews, other family & friends....

Horst Dannenfelser

Horst Dannenfelser

Jan 19, 2019

Horst Dannenfelser Went home to be with Jesus on January 19, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis. Survived by daughters, Sue, Polly (Scott) Johnson, Sherry (David) Horn, Patti (Ron) Brunner, and Heidi (Jeff) Gryniewski; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Uwe (Caroline); and many other friends and family. Visitation Oxboro Free Church 9431 Nicollet Ave Bloomington, Minnesota 55420 Saturday, January...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Jan 19, 2019

Taylor, Robert Martin (Rob) Passed away January 19, 2019 after a brief illness. Rob was a very kind, passionate and unselfish family man and active member of the community who went out of his way to help everyone. Rob touched many lives and will certainly be missed by many. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Shirley; and sisters,...

Clement Keenan

Clement Keenan

Jan 19, 2019

Clement "Pat" Keenan Age 74, of New Brighton passed away after an almost decade-long battle with cancer. He was an avid volunteer weather observer and collected decades worth of measurements from his home. Former board member of the Windsor Green Townhome Association. Survived by his other half, Donna; children, Joe & Amanda; grandchildren, Olivia, Riley, Afton & Chloe; and his...

Joseph Doerrer

Joseph Doerrer

Jan 18, 2019

Doerrer Joseph Albert "Joe" Of White Bear Lake, MN, age 82 Passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Born on May 14, 1936, Joe was the first-born son to Dorothy Dugan Doerrer and Albert Joseph Doerrer. He was reared and educated in Saint Paul, MN attending the Nativity Elementary School and was a graduate of Cretin High School, Class of 1954....

Kathie Smith

Kathie Smith

Jan 18, 2019

Kathie Maria Andrus was born on November 6, 1940 in Murray, Utah to Milton R. Andrus and Carolyn Aiken Andrus. She grew up in Utah and South Carolina. During her time as a student at BYU, she met her husband, Charles Smith at church while visiting her grandparents in Draper, UT. After serving her mission in Belgium and France, they...

Jack Cook

Jack Cook

Jan 17, 2019

COOK Jack Beloved Husband, Father Grandfather, Great-grandfather Passed away peacefully in the company of his family on January 17, 2019. He was 87 years old. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Arlene; children, Deb (Bob) Schwab, Jeff (Quinette) Cook; grandchildren, Matt (Jessica) Schwab, Allison (Parker) Johnson, Jason Schwab, Justin Cook, Taylor (Nick Roufs) Cook; great-grandchildren, Nora, Kayden,...

Laura Denoma

Laura Denoma

Jan 17, 2019

Denoma

Laura K.

Age 47

Passed away January 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by parents, Michael and Linda Denoma; brother, Brent (Linda) Denoma; sister, Leanna (Joel) Koepp; nieces, Kyla, Addison and Lauren; nephews, Zack, Owen and Conner and her aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Laura was a 1990...