Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

John Lascon

John Lascon

Dec 31, 2016

Lascon, John Age 86, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2016. John worked as a professional tailor and later went into business with his brothers in drywall construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, reading and working on cars. As a young man, John was a Golden Gloves boxer. Preceded in death by wife, Darlene...

Alice Bukvich

Alice Bukvich

Dec 31, 2016

Alice C. Bukvich age 94, went to her Lord 12/31/2016. Preceded in death by parents, Harry (Jerome) Pelowski and Cecelia Peplinski; husbands, "Lefty" Goulet and Robert Bukvich; special friend, Merill Stenzel; brother, Jerry (Sue) and sister, Ann (Jim). Survived by daughter, Ann Marie Lewerer; grandson, Jon (Amy) Lewerer and many friends. Alice was a gentle, generous spirit who loved unconditionally;...

Peter Behm

Peter Behm

Dec 30, 2016

Peter Eric Behm, age 50, of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away on December 30 from complications of pancreatic cancer. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends. He was born to Verlin Behm and Pearl Lemieux. Peter married the love of his life Paula Closson on September 30, 1995. Peter was truly devoted to his family and friends. He...

Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson

Dec 30, 2016

JOHNSON Jim E., Age 87, of Marine on St. Croix, MN Passed away of natural causes in his home on December 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Julianne Norwall (1936-2008), Jim was an avid cyclist, hiker, cross-country skier, and car enthusiast and long standing board member of the Beaver Valley Camp. After working as an aviation mechanic in the Air Force,...

Margery Rybak

Margery Rybak

Dec 30, 2016

Age 83, of Stillwater. Passed away December 30, 2016. Memorial Service to be announced.

Elsie Vannelli

Elsie Vannelli

Dec 29, 2016

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 29, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Daniel Sr., siblings Dorothy Rotter, Lorraine Janisch. Survived by children, Dan Jr. (Mary Jo), Bob (Peggy), Polly (Larry West), Gloria (Jerry Christenson), David (Lynne), Tony (Lisa), Pam; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews; sibling Millie Tschida. She had a variety of interests into her...

Kenneth Erickson

Kenneth Erickson

Dec 28, 2016

Erickson Ken (Kenny) Age 80 Of Stillwater, MN Kenny passed away December 28, 2016 with his loving wife by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Helen; brothers, Darrell and Richard; and step-daughter, Sabine Bugs. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Ute; son, Mark Erickson; step son, Michael Bugs; grandchildren, Justin...

Barbara Englund

Barbara Englund

Dec 28, 2016

Englund, Barbara J. Born February 2, 1943. Lived in South Minneapolis most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Brian D. Englund, both of her parents, and several brothers and sisters. Barbs only living sibling is her sister, Donna O'Brien, who lives in California. She has several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews that will miss her...

Virginia Conley

Virginia Conley

Dec 27, 2016

Virginia "VA" Conley, age 90, of Stillwater, MN. Loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, entered Eternal Life on December 27, 2016. Born Virginia May Counts on March 6, 1926 in Monett, Missouri, she grew up in Monett with parents Roy Hubert and Flossie May (Cowherd) Counts, elder brother Charles Richard and younger sister Ruth Elizabeth. She moved away from home...

Johanne Anderson

Johanne Anderson

Dec 25, 2016

ANDERSON Johanne A. Loving wife, mother Grandmother, great-grandmother Age 81 of Stillwater, Johanne became a Christmas Angel in the presence of her family. Preceded in death by parents, Hamilton and Effie; daughter, Judy J. Anderson; siblings, Hamilton "Skip" Bird, Roberta "Freddie" Mordick. Survived by loving husband of 65 years, Wendell; children, Doug (Teri), Doris (Joe) Souter, Debbie (Ron) Jansen, Kim...

Skylar Yang

Skylar Yang

Dec 25, 2016

Visitation Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center White Bear 4600 Greenhaven Dr White Bear, MN 55127 Saturday, December 31, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center White Bear 4600 Greenhaven Dr White Bear, MN 55127 Saturday, December 31, 2016 11:00 AM Cemetery Elmhurst Cemetery 1510 Dale St. N. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Saturday, December 31, 2016...

Willard Carpenter

Willard Carpenter

Dec 25, 2016

Willard Lee Carpenter died Christmas Day with family members surrounding and comforting him. Will was born November 15, 1924, to Della and Albert Carpenter, Saint Paul, and grew up in the city's Midway area near Newell Park. His family was the light of Will's life. Devoted to his wife and children, he focused his energy on being involved in activities...

Willie Moore

Willie Moore

Dec 24, 2016

Service Fort Snelling National Cemetery Assembly Area #2 Fort Snelling, MN Friday, December 30, 2016 1:00 PM

Lissa Stewart

Lissa Stewart

Dec 24, 2016

Stewart, Lissa J. (Norsted) Age 68, of Roseville Passed away December 24, 2016. Preceded in death by father Bruce, mother Norma, sister Judy, grandparents; Edward and Anna Norsted, Olaf and Judith Ronning and Raymond and Florence Taylor. Survived by son Justin Stewart, Mpls; brother, Jeff (Robin) Norsted, Woodbury, step mother, Paula, nieces, Nicole Heimer, White Bear Lake, Natalie (Chad) Tyler,...

Nou Kong

Nou Kong

Dec 24, 2016

Visitation Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard Stillwater, MN 55082 Saturday, January 21, 2017 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Service Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard Stillwater, MN 55082 Saturday, January 21, 2017 10:00 AM

Kathleen Marah

Kathleen Marah

Dec 23, 2016

Kathy Marah age 59, died of adrenal cancer, in her home, December 23, 2016, spouse and family by her side. Preceded in death by parents John and Marge. Survived by loving spouse/partner of 28A½ yrs., Robin Getman, cheeky Chihuahua Gracie, (3) siblings Ed (Nancy), Mike (Jane), Linda (Deb Peterson), many aunts, uncles, cousins, (5) nieces/nephews, (6) great-niece and nephews, and...

Deanna Liddiard

Deanna Liddiard

Dec 23, 2016

Deanna G. Liddiard, age 77 of Woodbury, MN. Loving mother and grandmother, lost her battle with Alzheimer's on December 23, 2016. Deanna is home with Jesus and lived her life to the fullest with no regrets. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Grace Tolk and loving husband Keith. Survived by sons, Jeffery (Jill Thiele) and Bradley (Emily); grandchildren, Brandon,...

Carol Schmidt

Carol Schmidt

Dec 22, 2016

Schmidt Carol Ann Nee Culbertson Passed away on December 22, 2016 Preceded in death by parents, Leroy and Ann; siblings, Tommy, Janet, Kenny and David. Survived by children, Michael (Susan), Linda (Dan Challeen) Blodgett and Thomas (Valerie); grandchildren, Jill (Neal) Lee, Kevin (Vijaya) Blodgett, and Andy Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Oliver and Riya; siblings, Joyce Massey, Jimmy, Mary (Melvin) Girling and...

Virginia Klein

Virginia Klein

Dec 21, 2016

Virginia F. Klein Age 66, of Minneapolis, went to heaven on December 21, 2016. Virginia was a very kind and thoughtful wife and mother, a person who always went out of her way for others. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Klein; parents, Francis J. Gast and Mary B. Gast; sisters, Rita and Martha; a baby brother;...

Alvaretta Reese

Alvaretta Reese

Dec 21, 2016

Reese Alvaretta Died peacefully on December 21, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Bill; son, Jim. Survived by children, Harold and Pat Hitzman; many grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters, Marie, Genevieve, Bernice and Lucy. Service Wednesday, 11:00 A.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Cty Rd 5), Stillwater....