Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Fern Secrest

Fern Secrest

Nov 26, 2016

Fern Ann Secrest, 93, Hudson WI, formerly of West Lakeland MN, passed away November 26th at Christian Community Home in Hudson. Fern was born on the Nelson family farm near Lakeland, MN on June 22nd, 1923. She was the fourth child of what would eventually become a family of ten children. She attended grade school in Lakeland and graduated from...

Gerald Heinl, Jr

Gerald Heinl, Jr

Nov 25, 2016

Heinl Gerald J. Age 59 Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Preceded in death by parents, and siblings, Sherry, Paul, and Leo. Survived by children, Kelly, Jer, and Nicholas; grandchildren, Willie, Aharon, Jaden, Elias, and Maddi Rae; sisters, Barbara, Nancy, and Melissa; life partner, Daniel Langer. Service Friday, 2pm at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at Magnolia. Visitation 2 hours...

Margaret Aili

Margaret Aili

Nov 25, 2016

Funeral Home Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard Stillwater, MN 55082

Rae-Marie Lehrke

Rae-Marie Lehrke

Nov 25, 2016

Lehrke, Rae-Marie (Pond), age 77, Minneapolis. Passed away surrounded by her family on November 25, 2016, following a brief, brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Rae was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and had friends too numerous to count. A twelve-year employee of Sears Catalog Dept, she worked there until it closed. She loved to ride her bike...

Coralyn Sedlacek

Coralyn Sedlacek

Nov 24, 2016

SEDLACEK Coralyn A. Age 69, of Stillwater Went home to Jesus on November 24, 2016 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Gladys Erickson; and infant brother, Roger. She will be sadly missed by husband of 46 years, Dwight; sons, Jeffrey (Mande) and Daniel (Gina); grandchildren, Taylor, Grace, Broderick, Mia, Morgan and Madison; brothers, Leon (Kathryn)...

Maureen O'Keefe

Maureen O'Keefe

Nov 24, 2016

Maureen 'Mo'O' Keefe, Age 65, of Minneapolis Passed away November 24, 2016 after a battle with failing health. Survived by brother, Gary; sister, Dede. Mo participated in Opportunity Partners for many years where she made lifelong friends. She was an accomplished artist and had a passion for nature and the outdoors. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 10th...

Eleanor Mears

Eleanor Mears

Nov 23, 2016

Eleanor was called to her heavenly home on November 23, 2016 at the age of 89. Born January 26, 1927 to Sidney and Helen Powell. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 69 years, Norman C. Mears, brother Donald and sister Lois Holth. Survived by sons Steven (Cathy), Norm (Robin), Don (Naomi), Bruce (Lynn) and daughter Carol; 13 grandchildren, 22...

John Colvin

John Colvin

Nov 22, 2016

Colvin John R. Age 76 A Great Fisherman Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 22, 2016. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Marilyn; children, Donna Flodquist, Donis Marie, Dale Robert and Deborah Clark; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life Friday, December 2, 11:00 A.M. at NORTH EMANULEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 301 Hatch Ave. W....

Jan Spreeman

Jan Spreeman

Nov 21, 2016

SPREEMAN Jan Beloved husband, father Grandfather, friend Age 70 of Stillwater, Jan Spreeman passed away on November 21, 2016. Preceded by his parents, Roy and Jean. Jan is survived by his wife of 47 years, Julia; children, Jen (Ron) LaMone, Barry, Adam (Erin); grandchildren, Julia (Chelsea), Hannah, Estes, Sedona; aunt, Anita Kalinoff; mother-in-law, Norma Ressler, special family friend, Liz Nelson;...

Michael Laub

Michael Laub

Nov 21, 2016

Michael Jeffrey Laub; November 21, 2016. Born to Helen and Murray Laub in Bay Shore, New York, Michael graduated from Edina High School and later attended St. Olaf College before graduating from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's Degree in English. Michael, an executive, excelled in business; initially running a family business with his father for many years, followed...

Richard Barnes

Richard Barnes

Nov 21, 2016

Richard A. Barnes Passed away peacefully at his home in Stillwater, MN on November 21, 2016, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Chester Barnes and birth father, Thor Angvik. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Barnes; children, Jim Barnes (Melinda), Dan Barnes (Alison), Jennifer Barnes; brothers, Charles Barnes, David Barnes; sister,...

Ruth Bauer

Ruth Bauer

Nov 20, 2016

BAUER Ruth M. (nee Hagstrom) Age 91, of St. Paul Passed away November 19, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, George; son, David; son-in-law, Mark Dramdahl; grandson, Matthew. Survived by daughters, Margaret VonFrick, Deborah Erickson (Mark) and Elizabeth Dramdahl; daughter-in-law, Cheri Bauer; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, three sisters, one brother, other family and friends. Memorial service Sunday, November 27, 2016,...

Fred Peterson

Fred Peterson

Nov 20, 2016

PETERSON Fred J. Age 77, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully on his birthday, November 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Frederick. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Bonnie; children, Brian, Lisa (Jerome) Revier; grandchildren, Lydia, Audrey and Benjamin; mother, Joan Peterson; brother, Roger; sister, Paulette; nieces, nephews and...

Lyle Blair

Lyle Blair

Nov 19, 2016

Blair, Lyle "Gene" Age 78, of Minneapolis. Entered Heaven on November 19th, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Lyle and Hattie Blair; brother, Marlon; and niece, Amy. Survived by wife, Carol; daughters Linda, Barbara (Michael) Sampson; son Charles (Andrea); grandchildren, Matthew, Brittany (Brendon) and Amy Sampson; Clifford and Devon (and their mother, Lori); siblings Ronald (Linda), Paul (Carol), and Carolyn...

John Fairbanks

John Fairbanks

Nov 17, 2016

Visitation Rice Bradshaw Location 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, November 25, 2016 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Service Bradshaw Rice Street Location 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Saturday, November 26, 2016 12:00 PM Cemetery Elmhurst 1510 No. Dale St. St. Paul, MN 55117 Saturday, November 26, 2016 1:00 PM

Donald Anderson

Donald Anderson

Nov 17, 2016

Donald A. Anderson was born on December 2, 1919, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the second child of Arthur and Carolyn Anderson. He was raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his older sister, Margaret, where, as a youth in 7th grade, a fascination with electronics and amateur radio placed him on a career path as a US Navy Radioman from 1941 through...

Ka Pu

Ka Pu

Nov 17, 2016

Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Thursday, November 17, 2016 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Service Bradshaw Rice Street Location 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Thursday, November 17, 2016 1:00 PM

Manuelita Perez-Romero

Manuelita Perez-Romero

Nov 16, 2016

Romero (Perez), Manuelita (Mannie) Born October 26, 1958 Preceded in death by father, Seferino Perez; brother, Juan Perez, and nephew, Michael Angelo Perez. Survived by sons, Rene and Marcos; daughters, Sonia (Jeff), Carmen (Chris), and Selene; 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; mother, Manuela Perez; 6 Brothers; Robert (Sylvia), Humberto (Luz), Hilberto (Esmer), Alberto (Jodie), Jose (Dawn), Rick (Lisa); sisters, Lydia,...

Marlene Morrisette

Marlene Morrisette

Nov 16, 2016

Marlene A. Morrisette, of West Saint Paul, 1935-2016. Marlene succumbed to her battle with cancer peacefully on November 16, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clare Morrisette, Sr; parents, Howard and Eleanor; siblings, Carol, Phyllis, Catherine and James. Survived by children, Michael (Debbie) Casey, Clare, Jr. (Valerie), Terrance (Joyce), Michele (Keith) Norberg, Donna (Larry) Krysinski, Cory (Gail);...

Haldor Goetzke

Haldor Goetzke

Nov 15, 2016

Goetzke Haldor Age 91 of Stillwater Passed away 11/15/2016 Hal was born, raised, and worked in Eagan, first as a farmer and later for School District 197. He loved fishing, gardening, and travel, but family was always first. He had a kind and gentle spirit and was well respected for his wisdom & strength. Hal is preceded in death by...