Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

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,...

John Mccallister

John Mccallister

May 7, 2017

Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, age 95. Survived by his loving and caring wife, Sylvia; Preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Maren ("Chessie"); Also survived by daughter, Maren Pamela; sons, John and wife Connie; Bob and wife Karen; grandchildren, Josh and wife Cathy; Robin and husband Brad; Nate and wife Abby;...

Glen Polsfuss

Glen Polsfuss

May 7, 2017

Polsfuss, Glen H. Glen passed away May 7th, 2017 of heart failure at age 64. A loving father and grandfather he was preceded in death by his daughter Kari and mother Erla. He is survived by three sons, Jason, Henry and David; two granddaughters, Ashlynn and Saige; brother, Daniel; sister, Cathryn; and father, Howard. Glen graduated Roosevelt High in1970, attended...

Gerald Ryan

Gerald Ryan

May 6, 2017

Ryan, Gerald P. Jerry the Milkman Age 81 of Stillwater passed away on May 6, 2017. Preceded in death by wife Eleanor, son Michael and brother's Larry and Tom. Survived by children, Elizabeth, Jackie and Patrick; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and brother, Jim. Gathering of Family and Friends on Friday, May 12th from 4-7PM at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800...

Julie Ehlinger

Julie Ehlinger

May 6, 2017

Ehlinger Julie Gudell Of Stillwater. Passed away at home on May 6, 2017. Survived by brother, George Gudell; nieces, Ginger Gudell and Gerri Pope; and caregiver, Maria Mora. Julie worked many years for the Stillwater School Board. She was an avid golfer and longtime member of Stillwater Country Club. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11:00AM at CHURCH OF SAINT MICHAEL,...

Shirley Nyberg

Shirley Nyberg

May 6, 2017

NYBERG Shirley M. Age 94, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully May 6, 2017 Preceded in death by husband, Rudolph and son-in-law, Peter Collier. She will be sadly missed by children, Susan Collier and Clark (Vicki) Nyberg; grandchildren, Jennifer (Richard) Collier-Evans, Chad Collier, Aimee (Doug) Schoenborn and Adam (Christa) Nyberg; great-grandchildren, Samuel and Simon Schoenborn, Julia and Ava Nyberg, Lauryn and...

Sue Salm

Sue Salm

May 5, 2017

Sue Salm, '57, Born December 3, 1934 in Kenosha, WI, passed on May 5, 2017, in Minneapolis, MN. Sue (born Dec. 3, 1934) moved to Holt, MI with her parents, George and Margaret Salm, and only sister Rosanne (Salm) Eberbach. She attended public schools of Holt, Michigan, Albion College (BA '57), and graduate school at the University of Chicago She...

Kathryn Anderson

Kathryn Anderson

May 5, 2017

Anderson, Kathryn R. Lifelong resident of Edina and Rush City, passed away peacefully the morning of May 5th after a brief illness. She was 82. A graduate of Edina High, Miss Edina 1953, and a student at the U of M until the sudden death of her father in 1955, when she and brother Herb became co-owners of Strite-Anderson Mfg....

Christopher Stanley

Christopher Stanley

May 4, 2017

Christopher Charles Stanley Born April 1, 1995 Lost in the Mighty Mississippi April 25, 2017 Found May 4, 2017 Official date of death May 4, 2017 Christopher Charles Stanley was born on April 1, 1995, to adoring parents Melissa Melnick and Thomas Stanley. He was baptized on Mother's Day, May 14, 1995, and named Child of God. Christopher is survived...

Wallace Spreeman

Wallace Spreeman

May 4, 2017

SPREEMAN Wallace 'Wally" E. Age 85 of Stillwater Originally of St Croix Beach Passed away peacefully May 4, 2017. Predeceased by parents, John and Minnie Spreeman and siblings, Fritz, Esther, Wilbur, Gertrude (Pagel), Frieda and Ruby (Henning). Survived by nieces and nephew, Judy Mitchell (Henning), Steve Henning, Nancy King (Henning), Patricia Henning, Marlene Nelson (Pagel), Dorothy Kilpatrick (Pagel), and extended...

Robert Morrison

Robert Morrison

May 2, 2017

Robert Barclay Morrison, of Roseville, MN, died tragically in an automobile accident on May 2, 2017 at age 64 while traveling in the Czech Republic. He is survived by wife Jeanie Morrison, three children, Jessie (Eric) Bain, Peter (Eva) Morrison, and William Morrison, and grandson Ian Bain; sister, Mary Walker and children, Hilary, Cameron, D'Arcy, Andy and brother, Sandy (Juliette)...

Orem Robbins

Orem Robbins

May 1, 2017

Orem Olford Robbins February 5, 1915 - May 1, 2017 Orem Robbins was a big man. At six feet four inches in height, back when that was rare, he was imposing physically whenever he entered a room, but that wasn't what made him big. It was his big heart. Whoever was with him felt like the most important person in...

Wendy Brown

Wendy Brown

Apr 30, 2017

Wendy Kathleen Brown 9/11/1975 - 4/30/2017 Wendy will be sadly missed by her children, Forrest Wilkie and Tyler Markgraf. Survived by parents, Kathy and Ed Schmidt; Siblings Tim (Stacie) Brown and Angie (Matt) Jonas; Lifelong friends, Marne Wendorf, Terry Markgraf, Morgan Perry, George Brown, and many dear relatives and friends. Celebration of Life will be held for Wendy on May...

Robert Thron

Robert Thron

Apr 30, 2017

THRON Robert C. Age 82, of Oak Park Heights Died peacefully on April 30th surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Dolores; children, Dan (Jan), Don (Carol) and Wendy; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and his brother, Donald. Bob spent his entire career at Andersen Windows, retiring as supervisor in the Cutting Group. In his retirement...

Dana Blanck

Dana Blanck

Apr 29, 2017

Blanck, Dana A. age 68, died in her home in Minneapolis on April, 29, 2017. Dana was born on November 4, 1948, in Spencer, Iowa to Dale and Ellen Jackson. She and her younger siblings, Rick and Laurie, were raised in Council Bluffs, Des Moines and West Des Moines, Iowa. Dana excelled in music and sports and became an accomplished...