Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Alden Nelson

Alden Nelson

Nov 19, 2018

Passed away peacefully on November 19, 2018. Preceded in death by his first wife, LaVon and second wife, Marian; son, David; siblings, Lyle, Laurence, Beverly, Arlene and Bernice; and parents. Survived by son, Dean (Terry); grandchildren, Brendin (Janelle) Nelson and Tabitha (Richard) Ashton; great-grandchildren, Lillian Ashton and Kennedy Nelson; sister, Donnis (Gene) Benson; and many nieces, nephews and other family...

Elaine Krogstad

Elaine Krogstad

Nov 18, 2018

Krogstad Elaine Lueck Of Bloomington, formerly of Stillwater and New Richmond. Went to be with her Lord Jesus on November 18, 2018. Survived by husband, James Krogstad; daughter, LaVaun (Peter) Trelstad; grandsons, Erik and Anders. Also survived by James' daughter, Sharon (Mike) Bartone; his grandchildren, Toni (Mike) Olson and Mike (Tina) Bartone; and ten great-grandchildren; foster daughter, Sandi (Bob) Jones...

Joan Downs

Joan Downs

Nov 17, 2018

Joan Louann Downs, age 73 of Bullhead City AZ, formerly of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2018. Loving wife of 55 years to David Downs; mother to Anna (Chad) Frerichs, Jamie (Tom) Voyen, Molly (Shane) Bye; grandmother to Matthew, Ashley, Michael, Madison, Briana, Daniel, Taylor, Abby and Andy; great-grandmother to Jordan, Nolan, Jaida and Jianna; sister...

Rosemary Wojcik

Rosemary Wojcik

Nov 17, 2018

Rosemary (Kress) Wojcik, age 87, passed away from Alzheimer's Disease in Roseville, MN on November 17, 2018, under the loving care of her family and hospice. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 29th at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 AM, and a...

James Lagoon

James Lagoon

Nov 17, 2018

LAGOON James (Jim) Age 56 of Stillwater Passed away peacefully on November 17, 2018 from complications of heart failure. Preceded in death by father, Bill; brother, Bruce; father-in-law Don McNertney; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Survived by wife, Jackie; children, Tommy (Erin Dougherty), Alex, Katie; mother Mary (Keith Dinehart); sister, Colette (Jeff) Campeau; brothers- and sisters-in-law; many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Jack Warren

Jack Warren

Nov 16, 2018

Warren, Jack K. Age 83, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away peacefully November 16, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Thurman and Laura Warren; and sister, Anne Warren Smith. He will be sadly missed by wife of 59 years, Janice; children, Julie Warren (Kien Nguyen), Tom (Krista) Warren and Erik (Kate) Warren; grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Jacob, Lucas, Ellie, Isaac...

Virgil Drusch

Virgil Drusch

Nov 15, 2018

Drusch Virgil H. "Smiley" Age 77, of Grand Marais, MN Formerly of Dellwood and Sleepy Eye area Passed away peacefully on November 15, 2018 at Essentia Health - St Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. Preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandmother, Anna Drusch; mother, Rose Drusch Andert and step-father, Jake Andert; granddaughter, Heather Jo Drusch. Survived by wife, Kathleen M....

James Imsdahl

James Imsdahl

Nov 15, 2018

James Arnold Imsdahl. Age 73. January 8, 1945 - November 15, 2018. Graduated from Minnehaha Academy and University of Minnesota. National Guard Member. Vice President at Green Tree Financial. Preceded in death by parents Arnold and Lois Imsdahl. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Marcia; children Michelle (Dan) Larsen, Melisa Imsdahl, James (Melissa) Imsdahl; grandchildren Matthew, Jason, Jack, Greta,...

Howard Karkhoff

Howard Karkhoff

Nov 14, 2018

Passed away peacefully on November 14, 2018 with family members present. Howard was born in Minneapolis on May 27, 1921 to Louise and Herman Karkhoff. He lived most of his 97 years in the same south Minneapolis neighborhood. Howard served in the Army during WWII and saw action in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and eventually Europe. He married Lois Johnson...

Daniel Munkelwitz

Daniel Munkelwitz

Nov 14, 2018

Private Family Service Funeral Home Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard Stillwater, MN 55082

Shane Jones

Shane Jones

Nov 13, 2018

Shane Jones was called to heaven on November 13th, 2018. Shane was born on August 10th, 1966 in her home country, Laos. She was the youngest of 6 siblings. She moved to the United States with her family in May of 1980. She was a devoted Christian and dedicated most of her time to missionary work for many years. In...

Myles Myers

Myles Myers

Nov 13, 2018

Age 89, of Stillwater Passed away November 13, 2018 Dick was born in St. Paul and graduated from Harding High School. He was President of Barry & Sewall Industrial Supply Company and served on the Distributor Councils for 3M and Loctite. He was a member of Hillcrest Country Club and the St. Croix Yacht Club. Preceded in death by his...

Vicki Gifford

Vicki Gifford

Nov 12, 2018

Gifford Vicki Age 71, of Stillwater, MN died suddenly in Fort Myers, Florida on November 12 from a severe stroke. She is preceded in death by parents, Richard and Irene (Yeskie) Megrath. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Charles Gifford; daughters, Alissa (Jeff) Fredeen of Stillwater and Gia Gifford (John Peacock) of Golden Valley along with her...

Melvin Guthmiller

Melvin Guthmiller

Nov 12, 2018

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 12, 2018. Survived by wife, Judith; children, Darrell (Debra), Cynthia, Cheryl and Vicky; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He owned M&H Auto Repair with his brother for 27 years. He enjoyed gardening, canning, classic cars and car shows. Mass of Christian Burial, ....

Pauline Rosenow

Pauline Rosenow

Nov 11, 2018

Rosenow, Pauline A. Age 90 of S. Mpls. Passed away peacefully on November 11, 2018. Survived by children, John Awe, Kathy Saeger, Robert Awe, and Terry Awe; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service Friday, November 16th at 7:00PM with visitation beginning at 5:00PM at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S. Visitation Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Friday,...

Lenore Lee

Lenore Lee

Nov 10, 2018

Lenore H. Lee passed away peacefully November 10, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Harold L. Lee; daughter, Sandi Clayton; parents, Paul and Metha Steinbeiser; sisters, Faith, Dores and Adele; brothers, Howard and Robert. Survived by children, Ken (Friend, Don), Shirley (husband, Richard); Many grandchildren; many great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many many friends....

Julia Christensen

Julia Christensen

Nov 9, 2018

Beloved wife, sister, auntie, friend, Presbyterian USA Pastor. Born June, 1950. Died November 9th, 2018. Julie was a constant source of light to all. Survived by husband, Carl Christensen; granddaughter, Tahlia Girton; stepson, David (Renee) Christensen; stepdaughter, Deanne Christensen Girton; sisters, Kathleen Vellenga, Anita (Russ) Cummings; nieces, Charlotte (Carlos) Landreau , Carolyn (Greg) Berman; nephews, Alan (Tareneh) Prosser, Tom (Julie...

Ruth Erck

Ruth Erck

Nov 8, 2018

Ruth Marie (Nelson) Erck, aged 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Her daughters were with her. Ruth was born in Milwaukee on February 8, 1926, to Aaron and Rose (Fleischer) Nelson. She graduated from Rufus King High School, where she met Richard Erck. They double-dated in high school (each with another date, as she considered him to...

Marylou Maertens

Marylou Maertens

Nov 8, 2018

Maertens, MaryLou of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 8th 2018, while doing something she loved, feeding the birds. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Rosemary Ekelund; her children, Debra Maertens, Richard Maertens, Dean Maertens and Thomas Maertens; along with five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She loved to garden and received many Garden of the Year...

Michael Deneen

Michael Deneen

Nov 7, 2018

DENEEN Michael C. "Mike" Age 74, of Vadnais Heights Passed away unexpectedly November 7, 2018 Preceded in death by brothers, James, John, Ralph and Robert; and sisters, Mary Ann Schussler, Irene Pankonin, Helen Marty, and Alice Zieglar. Survived by wife, Joyce; daughter, Heather (George) Stanton; grandchildren, Zachary and Brianna Steffensen and Hunter Stanton; brothers, David and Phillip (Lois); sisters, Betty...