Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Richard Toensing

Richard Toensing

May 19, 2017

Richard John Toensing Born on May 26th, 1920 in St. Paul, MN. Oldest son of German parents Louis and Anna, Dick was devoted to his 5 sisters and 2 brothers and their families. He attended Zion Lutheran church and school, which laid a firm foundation of faith for his life. Dick attended Washington High School and St. Paul Vocational school,...

David Murphy

David Murphy

May 19, 2017

MURPHY David M. Age 67, of Stillwater Died unexpectedly at home on May 19, 2017. Preceded in death by his wife, Joanne and his father, Clarence. Survived by his mother, Eileen; children, Chris (Steph), Terasa (Jeremy) Graven and Sean (Jennie); grandchildren, Emma, Nate, Keira, Connor and Callie; siblings, Jim (Sharri), Paul, Yvonne (Eric) Elkins and Michelle (Joe) LaHood; many nieces,...

Ramona Bishir

Ramona Bishir

May 18, 2017

In Memory and Celebration of Ramona Joyce Bishir. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 24, 1956. Died May 18, 2017 at the age of 61. Survived by mother, Ramona White; father, Dick White; daughters, Kaliya and Kashinda Bishir; brother and sister, Jim and Joan Bishir; granddaughters, Talasha, Tiasia, Nakeya, and Katiece Bishir; sons-in-law, Tyrone Anderson and Ed Nunez. Proceded in...

Sheila Dufour

Sheila Dufour

May 16, 2017

Sheila Dufour (Garske) Age 63 Survived by daughters, Patty and Amber Rogalla; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 sisters; 3 brothers; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her loving parents, Mary Lou and Ambrose Garske. Celebration of Life on Monday, May 22nd from 1-3PM at the B-Dale Club, 2100 Dale Street, Roseville. Memorials preferred. Celebration of Life B-Dale...

Phyllis Ziemer

Phyllis Ziemer

May 15, 2017

ZIEMER Phyllis Lorraine Age 92, of Bayport, MN Died Monday, May 15, 2017 She was born January 7, 1925 to Carl and Florence Larson in St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold; daughter, Christine Marie; granddaughter, Nancy Reed; and brother, Warren Larson. She is survived by children, Craig (Linda) and Carol (Jeff) Reed; also survived by...

Thuy Nguyen

Thuy Nguyen

May 15, 2017

Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Thursday, May 18, 2017 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial St. Adalbert Church 265 Charles Ave Saint Paul, MN 55103 Friday, May 19, 2017 10:00 AM

Richard Miller

Richard Miller

May 15, 2017

Miller Richard Lee "Dick", age 80 Died on May 15, 2017 Passed away peacefully from effects of chronic lung problems. Preceded in death by infant son, Richard, Jr. Survived by wife of 57 years, Wilma "Billie"; daughters, Tracy (Joe) Mincher, and Sandra (Dale) Miller; grandchildren, Becky (Josh) Westerman, Jodi (Jon) Joriman, and Kevin Mincher; and great-grandchildren, Eli, Skylar, Jackie and...

James Blichfeldt

James Blichfeldt

May 14, 2017

BLICHFELDT James H. Born December 19, 1944 Died May 14, 2017 Preceded in death by brothers, Tom, John and Paul; and sister, Gretchen. Survived by wife, Pat; son, Chad; grandchildren, Caleb and Maggie; and brother, Peter. Jim was a realtor/builder/developer in the Stillwater area for many years. He was active in the River Valley Lion's Club and Trinity Lutheran Church....

Carol Schlotterback

Carol Schlotterback

May 14, 2017

Carol C. Schlotterback passed away on Mother's Day, surrounded by her family. Born in St. Paul on May 30, 1932, Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph & Ethel Hedstrom. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William; sons, Reverend Tom (Sarah) Schlotterback, Jim (Lisa) Schlotterback; grandchildren, Brooke, Mark (fiancAC.e Makenzie Hintt), Ryan, and Laura Schlotterback,...

Joan Daniels

Joan Daniels

May 13, 2017

Daniels Joan May 13, 2017 Age 91 Her passage to Heaven was peaceful. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Boyd; 2 brothers, John and Harry Blough; and son-in-law, Robert McNamara. Survived by daughters, Kathleen McNamara and Maureen Rind; 4 grandsons, Cody, Travis, Daniel (wife, Jen), and Kyle (wife, Jenni and great-grandson, Caden). Joan was a museum curator and Titanic...

Robert Wier

Robert Wier

May 13, 2017

WIER Robert L. "Bob" Age 84, lifelong resident of Lake Elmo Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 13, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Len and Ann Wier. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Ellen; sons, Jed (Darla) and Dick (Anne); grandchildren, Seth (Onnalee), Bob, Logan and Mandy Wier; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bob...

Allen Young

Allen Young

May 13, 2017

AKA Fuddy, Allen Todd Young passed away on May 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Young; farher, Allen Plotnik; siblings, Robert Young, Karen Young, Melody Herbert. He is survived by his children, Brandon Koenig, Derek Hughes, Allen Gonser, Krista Gonser, and Kayla Gonser; their mother, Kelly Gonser; siblings, Tami Young, Roxie Young, Marietta Young, Marty...

Bev Heuer

Bev Heuer

May 12, 2017

Beverly "Bev" L. Heuer (Johnson) Beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt, Bev passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband and best friend of more than 53 years, Ken Heuer; her parents, Roy and Mae Johnson (Ziertman) of Stillwater; and Ken's parents, Harvey and Mabel Heuer of Stillwater. She is survived by...

Marlene Elert

Marlene Elert

May 12, 2017

Marlene Elert, age 79 of Shoreview, passed away on May 12, 2017. She is survived by husband of 58 years, Doug; children, Todd (Paula), Tami (Mike) Elert-Voss, Terry, Trisha; grandchildren, Nicholas, Sarah, Joseph, Alex (Tiffany), Taylor, Samantha; four great-grandchildren, Jackson, Kaden, Theo, Harper; siblings, Yvonne (Mike), Dennis, Kathy (Jim), Pam and Jeff. Also, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Marlene...

Darrin Schultz

Darrin Schultz

May 10, 2017

Schultz Darrin W. Born May 7, 1966 in Anoka, MN Lifted peacefully to heaven in the arms of Jesus on May 10th, with his loving family by his side, after a 3 1/2 year battle with lymphoma. Preceded in death by grandparents, Knox and Bette Hastings, Maurice and Wilma Schultz, and Vern and Phyllis Fredricksen; uncles Duane, Darreld and Ronald...

Larry Philipp

Larry Philipp

May 9, 2017

Passed away peacefully on May 9, 2017 with his loving wife by his side. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Kay; sister, Judy; brother-in-law and dear friend, Boje; and niece, Sue Haaf. Survived by wife, Barb; daughters, Michelle (Kevin) and Janet (Matt) Olson; grandson, Tanner; brother, Paul (Kathy); and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He loved fishing and...

Helen Swickard

Helen Swickard

May 9, 2017

Swickard, Helen D. Age 87, of Mpls. Passed away at home on May 9, 2017. Survived by her children, Nancy Smith, Timothy (Kathy), Peggy (Robert) Snyder, Charland, and Floydette; grandchildren, Christopher, Nicole, Leslie, Patrick, Rebecca, Renee, Ryan, Jessie, Jeremy, and Kristina; and many great-grandchildren. Service Tuesday, 10:30 AM at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation...

Katherine Nicolay

Katherine Nicolay

May 8, 2017

Katherine Jane Nicolay was born November 25, 1925 in Cresco, Iowa. She graduated from Minneapolis Central High School in June 1943 and attended Macalester College for 2 years and the University of Minnesota for over one year. She worked as a secretary in the Dean's Office at the University of Minnesota and typed for over 500 graduate students earning their...

Joan Ray

Joan Ray

May 8, 2017

RAY Joan A. April 2, 1935 - May 8, 2017 Loving Mom and Grandma Died unexpectedly. Preceded in death by husband, Tom; parents, John and Annie Dewall; son, Todd David; sisters, Helen Johnson, Doris Pierson, Peggy Kowitz and Autie Dewall; brothers, Al and Harry Dewall. Survived by son, Thomas Jr. (Michelle); daughters, Cindy (Tom) Etter and Suzanne (Paul) Hornby; granddaughters,...

Vivian Stone

Vivian Stone

May 7, 2017

Vivian Ann Stone passed away at her home in Lake Elmo on May 7, 2017. She was 68. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Morris and Fern Mildred; infant daughter, Melissa Ann; sister, Neoma Jean Sirois. She is survived by her husband, Herbert; son, Brian (Kristal); granddaughter, Savannah; siblings, Carmen Bjerk, Patricia Fryklund, Morris (Kathy)Dickinson, Maureen Dickinson,...