Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Charles Jacobs

Charles Jacobs

Dec 23, 2017

JACOBS Charles J. Beloved husband, father, grandfather Age 94, formerly of Boston Died December 23, 2017. While a Chief Financial Officer at two major Boston hospitals by trade, Charles was driven by a need to care for others. Longtime member of Massachusetts State Committee of Bread for the World. Avid gardener, persistent walker, and lover of classical music. Preceded in...

Doris Ankrum

Doris Ankrum

Dec 22, 2017

ANKRUM, Doris Age 88, formerly of Vadnais Heights, passed away on 12/22/2017 in Crosby, MN. Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Jack. Survived by children Dick, Jack (Barbara), Judy Riehm and Larry; 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. Service Friday, 12/29, 10:30 a.m. at CHRIST THE SERVANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3676 Centerville Rd, Vadnais Heights. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. at...

Millie Gustafson

Millie Gustafson

Dec 22, 2017

Millie V. Gustafson Born January 6, 1923, to Florence and Albin Anderson in Rockford, Illinois. Graduated from Rockford HS in 1940. Graduated from Lutheran Bible Institute, Minneapolis, MN in 1946. Married to Donald Gustafson on May 24, 1952. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Floyd, Kermit, Wesley and Chester, sister Violet (Johnson), grandson David Gustafson, and her precious dog Tumpta....

Gary Vacinek

Gary Vacinek

Dec 22, 2017

Passed away on December 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. Survived by parents, Marlene and Garland Vacinek; daughters, Alicia (Gerald) Johnson and Kimberly (Tyler) Birkholz; grandchildren, Brandon, Hailey, Layla, Sophie and Grayson; significant other, Anne Gangl; siblings, Deborah (Jerry) Brimmer, Kevin (Beverly) Vacinek, and Steven (Catherine) Vacinek; and many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He will be remembered for...

Joan Reinke

Joan Reinke

Dec 19, 2017

Joan B. Reinke, Lifelong East Sider, passed away December 19, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Glenn; son, Scott. Survived by sons, Paul (Carol), Chris (Mickie); daughter-in-law, Tamara; grandchildren, Mike, Annie, Kristin, Lex, Kelsey, Adam, Alli, Mitch; great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Jayden. Funeral service 11AM Thursday, December 28 at ARLINGTON HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1115 Greenbrier St, with visitation one hour prior. Interment...

Marjorie Hannon

Marjorie Hannon

Dec 19, 2017

Marjorie Welling Hannon, 88, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017 at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale, Minnesota. She was born on January 2, 1929 in Duluth to Walter and Esther Welling. She graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1946. As a young person she was an avid piano player and organist, and also played the bassoon. Marjorie...

Ta Lam

Ta Lam

Dec 17, 2017

Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Saturday, December 23, 2017 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Saturday, December 23, 2017 11:00 AM

Joe Binkley

Joe Binkley

Dec 17, 2017

Passed away on December 17, 2017 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Mary; brother, Richard (Aggie); grandson, Collin; and life partner, Sandy Clayton. Survived by daughter, Tanya (Eric) Nybakken; son, Shawn Binkley; daughter-in-law, Angie; grandchildren, Cory, Lexi, Corrin, Gavyn, Ethan, Eraya; great-granddaughters, Jaeyda and Sophia; siblings, Cathy (Randy), Steve (Holly) and Juanita; and many nieces,...

Nguyet Nguyen

Nguyet Nguyen

Dec 17, 2017

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Robert Walquist

Robert Walquist

Dec 16, 2017

Born May 2, 1928; Deceased December 16, 2017. A lifelong resident of Marine on St. Croix, Bob loved the St. Croix River and the village of Marine perched on its banks. After serving in the Korean War, Bob returned to Marine and worked alongside his father in the family business until his father's death. After his own retirement, Bob indulged...

Muriel O'Grady

Muriel O'Grady

Dec 16, 2017

Muriel O'Grady Preceded in death by husband, Joseph. Survived by sons, John (Catherine), Brian (Darlene), and Peter (Carolyn); grandchildren, Stephanie, Christine, Jacob, and Isabel; great-grandchildren, Joseph, Alexander, and extended family members. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, December 20 at 10:00 AM at CHURCH OF SAINT ALBERT THE GREAT, E 29th St and 32nd Ave S, Mpls. Visitation one hour prior...

David Froehner

David Froehner

Dec 16, 2017

FROEHNER David A. "Art" Age 80, of Stillwater Died December 16, 2017 at home. Preceded in death by parents, Emil and Elsie; brother, Eugene and sister-in-law, Norma. Survived by brother, Bernard "Bernie"; sister-in-law, Eva; 2 nieces and a nephew. Memorial service Wednesday, 11:00 A.M. at SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 14940 - 62ND Street North, Stillwater with a gathering of family and...

Jerry Koslowski

Jerry Koslowski

Dec 14, 2017

Koslowski Jerry J. Age 76, of Falcon Heights, MN Passed away December 14, 2017 after a 7 1/2 year battle with cancer and other illnesses. Born in Waubay, SD. He married his high school sweetheart in November, 1960. He worked for Molin Concrete for over 30 years as a forklift operator and supervisor. He was an avid sports enthusiast. Before...

Mary Mercado

Mary Mercado

Dec 14, 2017

MERCADO, Mary P. (Nee Salas) Age 96 Long time resident of St. Paul Died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on December 14, 2017. Born on September 11, 1921. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, J. John Mercado; parents Juan and Ricarda Salas; siblings Lucy Salas, Louise Rodriguez, Anita Wilwert, Joseph and Peter Salas. Mary...

Mary Halfen

Mary Halfen

Dec 12, 2017

HALFEN Mary (nee Fodness) Of Stillwater Died December 12, 2017 Preceded in death by brother, Bob Fodness. Survived by husband, Mark; parents, Harold and Helen Fodness; siblings, Dan Fodness, Eileen Grant, Virginia Kirkland and Karen Aggio; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 18, 2017, 10:00 A.M. at GUARDIAN ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 8260 - 4th...

Mark Newsum

Mark Newsum

Dec 12, 2017

Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, December 22, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Service Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, December 22, 2017 2:30 PM

Willie Hill

Willie Hill

Dec 12, 2017

Hill Willie "Beano" Age 35, of St. Paul, died in a tragic accident on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Survived by father, Willie, step-mom, Beth, sisters Sharee and Keisha, brothers Christopher and Justin, grandmother Rosemary, special friend Brenda and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by mother, Sheila, brother, Otahl and grandfather, Sonny Man, There will be...

Dr. Bryce Gilbertson

Dr. Bryce Gilbertson

Dec 12, 2017

Dr. Bryce A. Gilbertson 1925-2017 Dr. Bryce Allen Gilbertson passed away on December 12 at his home in Dellwood, Minnesota at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by sisters Hope Herzfeldt and Donna Schmidt. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Jeanne Gilbertson, son Peter (Mary) Gilbertson of Dellwood, son Jeff Gilbertson of Boise, Idaho,...

Elaine Thomsen

Elaine Thomsen

Dec 11, 2017

Thomsen Elaine Esther (Powell) Age 94 of Stillwater, MN Passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2017. Born in the Town of Grant on June 10, 1923 to Rollyn B. and Elma E. Powell. Married Borge B. Thomsen, Sr. on April 6, 1942. Preceded in death by parents, Rollyn and Elma; husband, Borge; brother, Stephen Powell; sons, Borge Jr....

William Farmer

William Farmer

Dec 10, 2017

FARMER William "Bill" Age 80, of St Croix Falls, WI Formerly of Maplewood Died December 10, 2017 as a result of complications from open heart surgery in July. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Tom; and step-son, Phillip Opstad. Survived by wife, Peggy; children, Anne (Jim) McGee and David (Mary) Farmer; step-children, Marit (Tom) Brock and Charley (Amy) Opstad; and...