Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Bradley Richard Halfman

Bradley Richard Halfman

Mar 26, 2026

Bradley Richard Halfman, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 26, 2026, after a life lived with quiet strength, deep faith, and an abiding love for his family.

Brad was born on August 29, 1959, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and grew up in Milwaukee, where his faith took root in his earliest years. He attended Salem Lutheran Grade...

David John Tschida

David John Tschida

Mar 25, 2026

David "Dave" J Tschida

Age 64 of Oakdale, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026.

He is preceded in death by parents Richard and Margaret; siblings Michael and Linda; and sister in law Nola.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Nikki; daughters Hope and Miranda; in-laws Gary and Gayle Nason, Shane and Nina Nason, Kevin Hallen; siblings Rickie, Pam (Mark)...

Darlene Joyce (Filenius) Weiss

Darlene Joyce (Filenius) Weiss

Mar 25, 2026

Darlene's Service Livestream

Darlene Joyce Weiss, aged 88, was called to her eternal home in heaven on March 25, 2026, by the grace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Darlene was born on April 30, 1937, to John and Hedwig (Hattie) Filenius in Helenville, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Lloyd John; and infant son, Daniel...

Marilyn Amanda Van Pelt (nee Vetter)

Marilyn Amanda Van Pelt (nee Vetter)

Mar 24, 2026

Marilyn Amanda Van Pelt (nee Vetter), age 85, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 24th 2026. Born in May 1940 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Edmund and Virginia Vetter, she was united in marriage to William Peter Van Pelt in 1959. The couple moved from Wisconsin to White Bear Lake in 1969, where Marilyn lived...

Ardis Elaine Hokins

Ardis Elaine Hokins

Mar 24, 2026

Ardis Elaine Hokins

March 27, 1951 - March 24, 2026

Born to Wallace and Frances (Minet) Hokins. She grew up on the family farm in Ruthton, MN . Soon after graduating from high school , she was united in marriage to Dale Babcock . After that they lived in Sioux Falls, SD. Before moving to Minneapolis. Where she went to college briefly....

Joseph Andrew Leonard

Joseph Andrew Leonard

Mar 24, 2026

Joseph Andrew Leonard passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on March 24th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In his final month, he was surrounded by love in a beautiful family home, where friends and family gathered to share time, stories, and their love for Joe.

Joe’s greatest legacy is his commitment to family and the extraordinary...

Richard Schultz

Richard Schultz

Mar 23, 2026

Richard Schultz

Age 89, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 23rd, 2026. He was a beloved Guidance Counselor at Stillwater Senior High School during his long career (1967-1998). "Mr. Schultz" was fondly remembered by all his students for his kindness and counsel, as the teacher advisor to AFS, and for writing hall passes...

Gene David Delano

Gene David Delano

Mar 22, 2026

Gene passed away unexpectedly on March 22nd at the age of 67. Gene was a lifelong resident of Minneapolis. He is proceeded in death by his parents Glenn and Carol Delano. He is survived by his siblings Mark Delano, Renee (Bruce) Pingree, Craig Delano and Ann Delano, nieces and nephews. Gene graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1976 and went...

Sally Ann Brandt

Sally Ann Brandt

Mar 21, 2026

Sally Brandt Livestream

Sally’s life was rooted in faith, love, and the quiet, meaningful joys that filled her days. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother—affectionately known as “Gigi”—whose greatest happiness was found in time spent with her family. She cherished life’s simple pleasures: tending to her garden, watching birds with peaceful contentment, and enjoying a spirited game...

Donald Duane Larson

Donald Duane Larson

Mar 21, 2026

Age 88, of Oak Park Heights, formerly of Hibbing and Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026.

Preceded in death by his infant sons, David and Duane; parents, Nels and Gloria; brothers, Loren, Arthur and Norman.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Kazuko; children, Dale (Jacalyn), Linda (Kenneth) Ray and Daniel (Susan); grandchildren, Carissa, Jason, Danica, Nicholas...

Mary Annette Andres

Mary Annette Andres

Mar 20, 2026

Mary AndresAge 69, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away on March 20, 2026 after a short battle with ovarian cancer.

Mary was born on March 11, 1957, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to William Andres and Lorraine (Kleinman) Andres. She grew up in Sumner, Iowa and graduated from Sumner Community High School. Mary earned her bachelor's degree in social work and psychology...

Sandra Jean Stephan

Sandra Jean Stephan

Mar 19, 2026

A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sandra J. Stephan of Hugo, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her home on March 19, 2026. Born in St. Paul on January 16, 1949, Sandy's life was a testament to love, faith, and the service of others.



Sandy worked as a legal secretary to Jerome D. Ciresi for many years while raising...

Marilyn Follett

Marilyn Follett

Mar 18, 2026

Follett, Marilyn Ann.

90 years young. Marilyn peacefully entered her Heavenly home on March 18th at her home at Valora Senior Living in Saint Anthony, MN.

Marilyn was born on July 19th, 1935, to Frank and Marjorie (Schaefer) Leslie in Chicago, IL. She was the second oldest of seven children.

Her life growing up was one of fun and lively...

Charlie Joe Bardwell

Charlie Joe Bardwell

Mar 18, 2026

Charlie Joe Bardwell

Age 68 of Lake Elmo, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carolyn Norris Bardwell and Victor Bardwell.

He will be sadly missed by his spouse, Michele, sons Cole (fiancée Leah), Chad, and Cristopher; daughter April, sister Vicki, niece Lindsay, and nephew Adam. 

Joe was born and raised in West Virginia, as well as spent...

Audrey Ernestine McRoy

Audrey Ernestine McRoy

Mar 18, 2026

Audrey Ernestine McRoy, age 77, of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born on November 6, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida, Audrey lived a life defined by her deep commitment to education, her love for children, and her quiet but powerful presence in the lives of those who knew her.

Audrey earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from...

Robert C. Anderson

Robert C. Anderson

Mar 17, 2026

Robert (Bob) Anderson of Maplewood, MN passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 17th, 2026 at the age of 78. Bob was born on May 17, 1947 in St. Paul, MN and was the only child of Maynard and Frances Anderson.

Bob graduated from North High School in 1965, and attended the University of Minnesota until he stepped...

Richard "Dick" Eder

Richard "Dick" Eder

Mar 17, 2026

Age 80 of Lake Elmo

Passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly at home on March 17, 2026. Richard graduated from Stillwater High School where he was an avid wrestler and member of the track team. He was an Air Force veteran and member of the Bayport Legion. Richard retired in 2012 from the Stillwater Court House where he was a bailiff.

Preceded in...

Emily Carpenter Ranisate

Emily Carpenter Ranisate

Mar 16, 2026

Emily Carpenter Ranisate of Cameron, WI passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, at the age of 99. She was born on September 11, 1926, in Ivanhoe, MN to Leo and Mary (Lukesczewski) Biranowski. Emily was a devoted wife to John Ranisate and loving mother to her six children, Cindy (Mike) McNiff, Little Rock AR, Dan (Janet) Carpenter, Cottage Grove...

Lloyd Jack Larson

Lloyd Jack Larson

Mar 16, 2026

Age 94, of Oak Park Heights, formerly of Muscatine, Iowa, passed away peacefully March 16, 2026.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 68 years, Alice; children, Kenneth, Mark (Terri) and Kirk; grandchildren, Kiersten and Dana; great-grandchildren, Alice and Audrey; nephew, Matt; other family and friends.

Lloyd received his BSCE from Iowa State University and worked his entire career at...

Dale Bryan Evans

Dale Bryan Evans

Mar 13, 2026

Dale Bryan Evans, 76, passed away on March 13, surrounded by family, after a long battle with leukemia. Born on July 8, 1949, in Mankato, Dale later made his home in White Bear Lake.He is survived by his wife, Marie and their children, Bryan and Emily. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Aldyth, and his siblings,...