Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Paul Leonard Stone

Paul Leonard Stone

Aug 3, 2024

Paul L. Stone (1969-2024): A Life Celebrated

Paul Stone, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend to all, unexpectedly passed away August 3, 2024 at the age of 54.

Born on October 5, 1969 in Minnesota, Paul grew up in Andover and attended Anoka High School. His childhood was filled with friends, music and family road trips. 

Professionally, he spent the bulk of...

Elisabeth K. Bogel

Elisabeth K. Bogel

Aug 3, 2024

Age 89, of Scandia, passed away peacefully August 3, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Erich; survived by children, Caroline (Richard Brooks) Bogel, Mark (Christine Winters) Bogel; grandsons, Matthew, Nathan, and Forrest Bogel; sister, Christa (Robert) Hamilton; other relatives and friends. 

Celebration of Life 11 AM Friday, August 9th at Bradshaw, 4600 Greenhaven Dr, White Bear, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. 

Memorials...

Naw Rowena

Naw Rowena

Aug 2, 2024

Naw Rowena

Age 75 of Maplewood, Minnesota, formerly of Yangon, Burma, passed away on August 2, 2024.

Funeral services for Ms. Naw Rowena will be held on Thursday, August 29 at 1:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation and hour prior.

Family will return Naw Rowena home to Yangon for burial.

Brian L. "Ted" Berntson

Brian L. "Ted" Berntson

Aug 2, 2024

Age 77, of Vadnais Heights, passed away suddenly on August 2.

He was a Vietnam Veteran in the US Navy Seabees Unit #121, out of Gulfport, Mississippi. He was then a heavy equipment operator for over 30 years. He loved going to Canada to fish, enjoyed summers with Kathy at their cabin in Wisconsin and winter trips to Alabama. Brian was...

John Pritschet

John Pritschet

Jul 31, 2024

Pritschet,John PaulAge 66, passed away peacefully July 31, 2024. Born on April 6, 1958, John lived the life he loved and was loved by all who knew him.John was a fisherman first and foremost. His love of fishing started at a young age when he spent many hours with his father, Leo. John's passion led him to tournament fishing, working...

Myrna Gunderson

Myrna Gunderson

Jul 31, 2024

Myrna Marie Gunderson, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 31st, 2024. Myrna was born to Grover Feist and Mae (Losey) Feist on November 8th, 1929, in Ogdensburg in Waupaca County, WI. At the age of 17 Myrna professed her faith in Jesus Christ through the friendship of two pastors' daughters of the Plainfield A/G church....

Irene Caroline Struck

Irene Caroline Struck

Jul 29, 2024

Irene Struck passed away peacefully and went home with Jesus on July 29, 2024. Irene was born April 25, 1927, to Albin Struck and Daisy (Brunninga) Struck in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she remained a lifelong resident. 

She graduated from Murray High in 1944 and continued her education at the American Institute of Banking. Irene worked for First National Bank of...

Darlene Ida Hallberg

Darlene Ida Hallberg

Jul 28, 2024

Darlene Hallberg, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN. She was 91 years old.

She was the devoted wife of Donald Hallberg, and together they shared a lifetime of love. Darlene is also survived by her children, Mark (Mary Jo) Hallberg, Paul (Lori) Hallberg, and Karen (Shawn)...

Denise Smith

Denise Smith

Jul 27, 2024

Denise "NeNe" Lynn Smith

Age 66, of Inver Grove Heights, MN, passed away on July 27, 2024.

Denise Lynn Smith was born October 4th, 1957 at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, Illinois. That was also the same day that Sputnik, the first satellite, was launched into space. Her father, Henry Smith affectionately referred to her as "Sputnik".

She...

James McClellan Dobrinski

James McClellan Dobrinski

Jul 27, 2024

James DobrinskiAge 83, of Vadnais Heights, MNPassed away on July 27, 2024James was born in Van Voorhis, PA on June 30, 1941 to John and Lenora Dobrinski. He was retired from JCPenney and he had a passion for tennis, which he played for 50+ years.James is survived by his wife, Connie; daughter, Kelly; son, Jimmy; and 3 grandsons.

A Celebration of...

Elger Lorenzsonn

Elger Lorenzsonn

Jul 26, 2024

Elger Horst Lorenzsonn, MD, passed away in his Stillwater, MN home on July 26, 2024, due to complications from cancer.

Elger was born in West Germany on January 29, 1947 to Edgar and Vilja (Nettelhorst) Lorenzsonn, and their family of five emigrated to the U.S. in 1955. The Lorenzsonn family lived in Madison, Wisconsin, and spent many summers at...

Elger Horst Lorenzsonn, MD

Elger Horst Lorenzsonn, MD

Jul 26, 2024

Elger Horst Lorenzsonn, MD, passed away in his Stillwater, MN home on July 26, 2024, due to complications from cancer.

Elger was born in West Germany on January 29, 1947 to Edgar and Vilja (Nettelhorst) Lorenzsonn, and their family of five emigrated to the U.S. in 1955. The Lorenzsonn family lived in Madison, Wisconsin, and spent many summers at their lake...

Leroy A. "Chub" Wilke

Leroy A. "Chub" Wilke

Jul 26, 2024

Age 81, of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26, 2024. 

Preceded in death by brother, Lloyd; sisters, Elaine Meissner and Lorraine Wasiluk. He will be sadly missed by wife, Marion; children, Jim, Deb (Kevin) Valley, and Mike; grandchildren, Dani (Alex), Nikki (Taelor) and Brett (Erica); brother, Allan “Jocko”; sister, Joann (Bob) Krasky; many nieces, nephews, other...

Donald Leslie Auld

Donald Leslie Auld

Jul 26, 2024

Donald Leslie Auld

Don was born on November 23, 1939, and passed away on July 26, 2024 holding his wife's hand surrounded by family. Don spent his career as a teacher in the Roseville Area Public School District. During summers he, along with his industrial arts colleagues, helped build each other's houses and do what they enjoyed the most. Don took...

Joseph Nielsen

Joseph Nielsen

Jul 26, 2024

Joseph "Joe" J. Nielsen

Age 64, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Joe cherished his large family, which brought him the most joy. He enjoyed the outdoors, motorcycles, watching football, and his favorite "Lucky 7" slot machine.

Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Bev Nielsen; and sister, Vicky.

Survived by his...

Max J. Blair

Max J. Blair

Jul 24, 2024

Max Blair (1975–2024): A Life Celebrated

Max Blair, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on July 24, 2024, at his home in Stillwater, MN. He was 49 years old.

Born on March 31, 1975, in St. Cloud, MN, to Jeffrey and Sherry Blair, Max grew up in Waite Park, MN, alongside his sister, Jenni. His childhood was...

Dana K. Smith

Dana K. Smith

Jul 23, 2024

White Bear Lake, MN — Dana Kay Smith passed away peacefully in her home in White Bear Lake, MN on July 23, 2024, at age 73. She drew her last breath as the Northern Cardinal sang on her favorite bird clock. She was surrounded by her immediate family: her husband of 44 years, Ron (Damon) Lansverk, daughter Eryn Lansverk, plus...

Beau Chase Bieniek

Beau Chase Bieniek

Jul 23, 2024

Beau utilized his bereavement benefits more than typically allowed. Beau died at the age of 43 and contrary to previous employers’ beliefs he is survived by many of the people he “killed off” to receive the bereavement time. His loving wife Michelle; son, Ben and daughter, Allison; dad, Bob; brothers, Britain (Molly) and Madison (Deanna); and sister, Sierra (John). 6...