Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Trudy Whitcomb

Trudy Whitcomb

Dec 14, 2018

Visitation Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Saturday, December 29, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Service Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Saturday, December 29, 2018 1:00 PM

Sarah Papenheim

Sarah Papenheim

Dec 13, 2018

Papenheim, Sarah Age 21, on December 12, 2018. Sarah will forever be known for her smile that seemed to light up the world, and the world is a darker place without her. She was a talented drummer, well known in the Blues community in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota and in Redding, California. She was studying psychology in Rotterdam,...

Ni Mao

Ni Mao

Dec 13, 2018

Visitation and Monk Service Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Sunday, December 16, 2018 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Joel Grunewald

Joel Grunewald

Dec 13, 2018

In loving memory of Joel Duane Grunewald Born on Sept 28th 1946, Passed away peacefully on Dec 13th 2018 He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish, he was happiest in the woods, most would describe him as a mountain man. He had the most wonderful sense of humor he could make anyone smile and laugh. He...

Louie Edlund

Louie Edlund

Dec 13, 2018

Louie James Edlund, age seven of Cottage Grove, passed away in his parents' arms on December 13, 2018, after countless challenges with Trichothiodystrophy (TTD). His diagnosis did nothing to stand in the way of his engaging personality, the joy he brought to others, and the love he inspired in everyone around him, both friends and strangers alike. He was cheered...

Frederick Bentz

Frederick Bentz

Dec 13, 2018

Frederick Jacob Bentz Minneapolis, Age 96, Born 11-26-1922, Died 12-13-2018 Fred was preceded in death by his devoted parents Fred and Ethel Bentz, his wife Ann, and his sisters Shirley Green and Marcy McCarthy. He is survived by daughter Mariann Bentz (William Burleson), son John Bentz, and nieces and nephews. Fred was born in McGregor, Iowa. He grew up in...

Donna Boeshans

Donna Boeshans

Dec 12, 2018

Boeshans, Donna (nee Vollmer) Age 82, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2018 at Lakeview Hospital. Donna resided at Estates of Linden in Stillwater since 2010 where she was active in presidential council and had several good friends. Donna was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ivan Vickerman in 1989. Donna remarried in 1996 to Benjamin Boeshans...

Larry Kuehn

Larry Kuehn

Dec 12, 2018

Larry T. Kuehn Age 68, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2018 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Martin & Violia; brothers, Mark & Lloyd. Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Nicholas (Ashlie), and Marissa (fiancAC., Steven Jones); siblings, Barbara (Ray) Carroll, Daniel (Diane), Kevin (Gail); Laurie (Rick) Flannigan; nieces and nephews; and a host of other...

Robert Bohn

Robert Bohn

Dec 11, 2018

Graveside Service Elmhurst Cemetery 1510 No. Dale St. St. Paul, MN 55117 Thursday, December 27, 2018 11:00 AM

Donald Carlson

Donald Carlson

Dec 11, 2018

CARLSON Donald R. Age 76, of Hudson, WI Retired St. Paul Police Officer for 31 years Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 5, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Genevieve Carlson. Survived by loving wife of 29 years, Deborah; children, Daniel (Patty), Jeffrey (Nancy), Vincent (Melissa), and Steven (Sarah) Carlson, Lisa (Bill) Tziforos, Sean (Candida) and...

Alan Donnohue

Alan Donnohue

Dec 11, 2018

Donnohue, Alan Lee Age 68 of Stillwater, MN, formerly of Duluth, MN Passed away on December 11, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Elsie; sister, Shirley. Survived by wife of 43 years, Sandra; sons, Justin and Seth (Suzanne); daughter, Carling; grandchildren, Damian, Addison, Ashlynn, Emerson and Liam. Served in the Air National Guard, honorably discharged in 1975. Retired...

Robert Merhar

Robert Merhar

Dec 10, 2018

MERHAR Robert "Brian" Age 73, of Hudson, WI Died suddenly December 10, 2018 Preceded in death by son, Sean Merhar; former spouse, Joyce Merhar; and parents, Robert and Carolyn Merhar. He will be sadly missed by son, Brian Merhar (Tory); step-grandson, Matthew; brother, Randall Merhar (Debra); other family and friends. He was born in Saint Louis, Missouri to Robert and...

Theodore Willenbring

Theodore Willenbring

Dec 9, 2018

Theodore H. Willenbring Joined his parents, Charles and Anna; sisters, Mary Ann (Dr. Ray Stein), Julia (Elmer Langer); and brother, Gordon, in heaven December 9, 2018. Survived by Donna, wife of 60 years; children, Glenn (Julie), Gail Devery (Dan), Anna Reynolds (Eric), David (Bobbie), and Barby; grandchildren, Michelle (Nathan), Brian, Harrison, Matthew, Dani, Faith, Erin, Haidyn, Athea, Brynn, and Jacqueline;...

Reverend Eldridge

Reverend Eldridge

Dec 8, 2018

Rev. Michael D. Eldridge, age 63, passed away Dec. 8, 2018. Survived by wife of 42 years, JoAnn; son, Micah (Laurie); brothers and sister, Thomas (Mary Jo) Eldridge, Patrick Eldridge, and Kathleen (Steve) Warfield; and many nieces and nephews. Service Wed., 1 PM at CROWNE POINTE CHURCH, 7121 Bloomington Ave. S., Richfield. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at...

Alfred Grilz

Alfred Grilz

Dec 8, 2018

GRILZ Alfred "Fritz" US Navy WWII Veteran Age 93 of St. Paul/Roseville Passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018. Survived by wife of 72 years, Juanita; son, Alfred "Skip" (Nancy); grandsons, Dan, Jon (Jamie); great grandchildren, Alex, Anna; siblings, Edward, Raymond, Bob, Richard, Kate. Preceded in death by parents, Mathias and Mary; siblings, Don, Lawrence, Marie, Emma, Joseph, Margaret. Memorial...

Norman Tigner

Norman Tigner

Dec 7, 2018

Norman Tigner lived an incredible life of love, learning and faith. He was born in Faulkton, SD on April 8th, 1929 to Nellie Wakefield Tigner and William Ira Tigner. Nellie, Ira, and sister Helen preceded him in passing. Norm leaves the love of his life Eula, a wonderful marriage of 66 years, daughter Susan (Kurt), sons David (Patty), Douglas (Diane),...

Freddie Owens

Freddie Owens

Dec 6, 2018

Freddie M. Owens Age 90 of Minneapolis. Went to heaven on December 6, 2018. Preceded in death by parents and 4 siblings. Survived by loving wife of 71 years, Shirley; children, Lonnie (Ronald) Pietsch, Jim (Marilyn), Laurie Pietsch (Jim Staricha Jr.); 9 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandchild; sister Betty-Ann (Bobby) Redmond; sister-in-law Diane; and many nieces and nephews. Service Saturday...

John Harri

John Harri

Dec 5, 2018

HARRI John M. Age 70 of Stillwater Passed away on December 5, 2018. Survived by wife of 39 years, Judy; children, Benjamin (and wife), Erin (Adam) Farrell, Liz (Jesse) Dennis, Tony, Abby, and Justine; 5 grandchildren. A remembrance of John's life will be Sunday, December 16, 4:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner...

Susan Walker

Susan Walker

Dec 3, 2018

Age 76, born in Berlin, NH, passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2018, with her loving husband and daughter by her side. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Elizabeth Stanley; brother Robert Stanley; daughter Andrea; and grandson Benjamin Walker Hanson. Survived by husband of 54 years Richard Walker; daughter Kate (Brian) Hanson; grandchildren Alex and Grace Hanson; and brothers...

Shari Mcmanus

Shari Mcmanus

Dec 2, 2018

Passed away on December 2, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Wallace and Doris; brother, Gary Kloncz. Survived by sister, Barb Levercom; daughters, Anna (Jason) Wisch, Shari Jensen, Jessica Jensen; grandchildren, Tristan Jensen, Remington Edwards, Zachary Knealing; great granddaughters, Sophia and Leah; faithful companion, Jonah; and many other loving family members and friends. Memorial Service, 4pm at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF...