Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Walter Ortman

Walter Ortman

Mar 4, 2018

Walter M. Ortman, born Dec 3, 1911 on a farm near Martin, ND, passed away March 4, 2018 at the age of 106. Walter, a World War II veteran, was preceded in death by 2 sisters; 5 brothers; Lois, his wife of 63 years; and daughter, Nancy. He is survived by his son, Kenneth (Martha) Ortmann; son-in-law, Doug (Nancy) Erickson;...

Gordon Girling

Gordon Girling

Mar 4, 2018

Gordon Ernest Girling age 65 of St. Paul Passed away on March 4 at 4:40PM. He will be missed by his Rice Park family. He is survived by his siblings, Linda (Paul) Hackl, Sue Sheldon, Kenneth (Jody) Girling, Pamela (Steve) Rude, Terry Girling, Barbara (Bill) Abbotts, Sandy (Bill) Benedict, extended family, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Bernice Peters

Bernice Peters

Mar 4, 2018

PETERS Bernice Elizabeth Age 96, of St Paul Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Theresa; brother, Al; and twin sister, Bernadette Petranek. Survived by seven nieces; great-nieces and nephews; and special friends. 43 year employee at Montgomery Wards. Bernice gave generously to others her entire life. Everyone who met her loved her sense of humor and quick wit. Mass...

Milford Olson

Milford Olson

Mar 3, 2018

Milford "Miff " Olson Born January 31, 1937 in Lamberton, Minnesota. Died peacefully surrounded by loving family in St Paul on March 3. Proceeded in death by parents Paul and Pearl, twin infant brothers, and brother Mel. Survived by Joyce, wife of 60 years, children- Scott (Jeanine), Mark (Andrea), Lynn (Skip Schilla), Todd (Sherry), Kevin (Michelle). 10 grandchildren- Adam (Katie),...

Dorothy Parkhurst

Dorothy Parkhurst

Mar 2, 2018

Dorothy Sarah Ann Parkhurst was born January 3, 1924 to Ted and Ida Linnell. She died peacefully on March 2 at Oak Park Senior Living. She was preceded in death by her parents in 1969, her brother Ralph in 2006, and by David, her husband of 66 years, in 2011. She will be missed by her family -- Ann and...

Glenn Taylor

Glenn Taylor

Mar 1, 2018

TAYLOR Glenn Edward Age 86, of Middle River, MN, formerly of Stillwater, passed away peacefully March 1, 2018 at Stillwater Good Samaritan. Preceded in death by 1st wife, Marjorie; and brother, Bob. He will be sadly missed by wife, Joyce; children, Carol (Michael) Steele, Mark (Jeanne) Taylor, Brian (Ella) Taylor, Lori Anne (Bart) Hawkinson, Sandy (Tim) Cosgrove, Linda Taylor, and...

Robert Sederstrom

Robert Sederstrom

Mar 1, 2018

Sederstrom, Robert Our Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather Died peacefully surrounded by family on March 1, 2018, age 74. Bob will be missed by his wife of 49 years, Mary; children, Bobbie (Mark) Larson, Mike (Phoebe), and Emily (Tom) Jacobsen; granddaughters, Mary, Emma, Petra, Amelia, Ella, and Olivia; brothers, Don (Jan), Len (Linda) and Ken (Deb); many nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Wayne Wright

Wayne Wright

Mar 1, 2018

WRIGHT Wayne A. age 68 of Richfield passed away on March 1, 2018 with his wife and daughter at his side. Diagnosed with Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma, an aggressive cancer, on 2/23/18. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cheri (Phillips); daughter, Shannon (Gary) Londo; grandsons, Gary III (Angie Tadych), Zachary; brother, Ronald (Sandy); many nieces, nephews and...

Kevin Steine

Kevin Steine

Feb 28, 2018

KEVIN STEINE, age 57 of Minneapolis, passed away on February 28, 2018. He is survived by his son, Daniel (Heather) McNulty; grandchildren, Ella and Leo; father, Richard; siblings, Mark, Lynn (Daniel) Pedro; nieces and nephews, Grant, Lauren, Courtney, Caitlin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce. Though his life was forever changed by a car accident at age...

Kimberly Hamlin

Kimberly Hamlin

Feb 28, 2018

HAMLIN Kimberly Age 53, of St. Paul Passed away February 28, 2018 Survived by sister, Brenda (Gary) Hamlin-Lehmann; daughters, Kahlean (Otis) Bailey and Nicole Lopez; and grandchildren, Kaysha Hamlin, Demetrius Bailey, Sean Bailey, Antonio Lopez, Aliyana Ibarra and Aubriella Ibarra. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, March 16, 2018, 1-3pm with a prayer service at 3pm at...

Glenn Ogren

Glenn Ogren

Feb 28, 2018

Ogren, Glenn E. Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother, age 83 Met Jesus face to face at last on February 28, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Mavis; sister, Marilyn (Leonard) Johanson. Survived by children, Marsha (Kevin) Bradt, Gail (Bob) Larson, Mark (Charlene) Ogren, and Gina (Ken) Paulsen; granschildren, Calvin and Gareth; Cory, Chad, and Collin; Mitch and Madison; Luke, Peter,...

Thomas Reyes

Thomas Reyes

Feb 27, 2018

Reyes, Thomas P. Age 78, passed away February 27th, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, several brothers, sisters and one grandson, Aaron. Retired from the City of Mpls, Sewer Maint. for 30 years. Longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He dedicated many hours to serving the Boy Scouts and volunteering at the church. He was a dedicated Vikings fan...

Adlai Brink

Adlai Brink

Feb 27, 2018

Brink, Adlai Andrew Age 49, of Stillwater, formerly of Baudette, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 27, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents, Dr. Adlai and Marge Brink, Percy and Connie Olson. Survived by son, Ryan; Ryan's mother, Lori; parents, Bill and Ardis Brink; other family and numerous friends. Adlai graduated from St. Thomas and received...

Albert Richert

Albert Richert

Feb 25, 2018

Albert "Bud" Richert, age 100, formerly of Afton, passed away on February 25, 2018. Preceded in death by wife of 76 years, Eldora "Mickey"; children, Joel (Jeanine) Richert, Naomi (Tom) McLeod; grandchildren, Mike and Joel Strand, Brian and Mark Richert and their families; sister, Hazel Peck; many nieces and nephews. Bud was a WWII Army veteran. A Celebration of Life...

Kenneth Kistler

Kenneth Kistler

Feb 25, 2018

Kistler, Kenneth "Ken" Age 87, of Saint Paul, MN, passed away February 25, 2018. He was born February 14, 1931 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Albert and Hildur Kistler. The family members that Ken leaves behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kay (Olson) Kistler; children, Bob (Marilee) Kistler, Steve Kistler, Julie (Mohammed) Lawal, and Mike (Mami)...

Mary Balder

Mary Balder

Feb 25, 2018

Mary Balder, age 58 of Stillwater, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on February 25, 2018 after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. She was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, accountant, and community volunteer. Mary loved family, gardening, and her dog. Born April 13, 1959 in Minneapolis, MN, Mary graduated from the University of Minnesota with...

Janet Dirtzu

Janet Dirtzu

Feb 25, 2018

Dirtzu Janet Lynn Age 58 of Inver Grove Heights Passed away February 25, 2018 Janet was a graduate of Sibley High School in West St. Paul, and worked for the state of Minnesota for over 20 years. She had a deep appreciation for the North Shore, and was a lover of music, animals and most importantly, her friends and family....

Edwin Fierke, Jr

Edwin Fierke, Jr

Feb 23, 2018

Fierke, Edwin William (Bill) Age 91, passed away on February 23, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Betty and sister, Barbara Christ. Survived by sister, Winnie Summers; daughters, Susan Fierke and Carol Fierke (Neil Tweedy); son, John (Anne Marie) Fierke; and granddaughter, Sara Tweedy. Bill served in the Navy at Seattle, Washington during WWII, and then attended Hamlin University where...

Billie Turnquist

Billie Turnquist

Feb 22, 2018

Turnquist, Agatha Billie Ann nee Borndale Age 84, passed away in hospice care on February 22nd, 2018. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband of 65 years, Leonard Turnquist. Billie and Len were avid golfers and enjoyed playing in both Minnesota and Arizona. She is survived by her two sons, Kevin Turnquist (Susan), Kurt Turnquist (Jeanne) grandchildren Chapin Stitt,...

Russell Plifka

Russell Plifka

Feb 22, 2018

Plifka, Russell A. Age 58 of Minneapolis, passed away suddenly February 22nd, 2018. Russell was a dedicated employee of Honeywell for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, staying at his cabin, and visiting and helping family. He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years,...