Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Bonnie Haffely

Bonnie Haffely

Aug 26, 2016

Loving mother and grandmother. Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband, Warren, and her son, Doug. She is survived by her children Grant (Lou), Debbie, Rene Nadeau, 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 1st, 10AM with visitation half hour before the service, as well as a visitation 4-8PM...

John Shinn

John Shinn

Aug 25, 2016

Shinn John Irick III Avid Fisherman and Family Man John Shinn, of Stillwater, left us way too early at the age of 66. John passed peacefully on August 25 with his, as he called her, angel on earth, wife of 42 years, Linnea Shinn, by his side. John was preceded in death by parents Grace and Robert Shinn, sister Libby...

Allen Okerman

Allen Okerman

Aug 23, 2016

Allen was born on a small farm near Jacobson, MN. He is survived by Marcella, his wife of 71 years; son, Jerry (Joan); daughter, Judy Kastelle; son-in-law, Mike Lyner; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his daughter Jeanne Lyner. He studied at Dunwoody Institute, worked in a munitions factory during WWII and then became a home builder....

Marcus Sanders, Jr

Marcus Sanders, Jr

Aug 23, 2016

Marcus Deani Sanders, Jr. "JR" was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 10, 2015 to Nakisha Nicole Armstrong (Ferguson) and Marcus Deani Sanders, Sr. He enjoyed listening to gospel music, he loved being held, and he also loved hugs and kisses. He departed this life on August 23, 2016. Marcus leaves his love to his Mother, Nakisha Armstrong (Ferguson); Father,...

Melissa Funke

Melissa Funke

Aug 23, 2016

Melissa Funke Age 38, of Bayport She was born April 19, 1978 and died August 23, 2016. Melissa is survived by her mother Eldonna (Dolly) of Stillwater; father Vernon; siblings Neal, Perry, Jayson; children Natasha, Adrianna, Awnnastazia; long time partner Eugene Bass; many close friends and a large extended family. Memorial Service Thursday, September 1 at 7PM at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION...

Ler Say

Ler Say

Aug 23, 2016

Celebration of Life Bradshaw Rice Street Location 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Tuesday, August 30, 2016 12:00 PM

William Richert

William Richert

Aug 22, 2016

William "Bill" Eugene Richert, 76, son of Anton "Tony" and Helen Richert was born on January 24th, 1940 in his parents' home in Afton, MN. He is the third child out of five, the second son... and our dad. Dad came into this world a fighter. He wasn't breathing when the doctor delivered him, most likely due to the umbilical...

Randall Duffy

Randall Duffy

Aug 21, 2016

Randall passed Sunday to go to the ultimate service with the Lord. He had many loves; nature, music, and most of all, family. Randall is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Blanche, and sister, Joleen (Elert). He is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Troy) Lovestrand; sisters, Darla (Wes) Kolb, and Shannon Duffy; brother-in-law, Ron Elert; grandchildren, Lucy and...

Grace Early

Grace Early

Aug 21, 2016

Early, Grace Eva Age 95 of Minneapolis. Passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Levi. Survived by brother, James Lambrecht; nieces, nephews and cousins. Service Thursday, 11:00 AM with visitation at 10:00 AM at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Ave S. Interment in Paragould, Arkansas. Bradshaw 612-724-3621 Visitation Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Thursday, August...

Derek Young

Derek Young

Aug 20, 2016

Derek Zell Young was born the son of Ryan Zell and Angela Young on October 21, 2007 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was baptized into the Christian faith on December 20, 2007 at Peace Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. By God's grace through that sacrament God made him his own dear child. By that same grace God kept...

Janice Hayes

Janice Hayes

Aug 20, 2016

Janice Ruth Hayes Age 74, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 20, 2016, Preceded in death by husband, Terry; parents, Walter and Alice Ost; siblings, Kenneth Ost, Margaret Speer, and LaVonne Karger. Survived by children, Debra (Gene) Hunt, Scott (Shira Norris), and Daniel; grandchildren, Jade, Dominic, Daneil, Rebekah, Jordan, and James; siblings, Howard (Jean) Ost,...

Mary Cheney

Mary Cheney

Aug 20, 2016

CHENEY Mary Lou (nee Bennett) Age 64, of White Bear Lake Passed away in her sleep August 20, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Burt and Betty Bennett. She will be sadly missed by children, Mike (Amy) Cheney, Amy (David) Hofmeister, Angela (Jon) Severson, Sara (Brad) Nutzman; grandchildren, Jordan, Hannah, Taylor, Emily, Ashley, Alex, Kylee, Avery and Madyson; brother, Bob...

Samuel Wood

Samuel Wood

Aug 20, 2016

Samuel Roger "Sam" Wood Age 16 Survived by parents Michelle and Jim; siblings Andrew, Abbie and Gracie; Grandparents Roger and Shirley Heroux and Bill and Peggy Wood; Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and loving four-legged companions Shiba and Inu. Sam was born on April 27, 2000. He passed away on August 20th, 2016 surrounded by loving family after an epic...

William Haug

William Haug

Aug 20, 2016

Haug, William B. Of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed away on August 20, 2016, age 65. Preceded in death by father, Luverne. Survived by mother, Lila; sister, Penny. Bill was an excellent pianist, graduated from Minnetonka High School, and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Graveside service Thursday, September 8, 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pennock, MN. Bradshaw...

Edward Jones

Edward Jones

Aug 20, 2016

JONES Edward "Eddie" Age 66 Formerly of St. Paul Passed away on August 20, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Jayne; brother, Joe; nephew, Adam Reule. Survived by son, Brian (Gena) Jones; life partner, Betty Smith; her daughters, Ronda (Keith), Lora; siblings, Bobby (Pam), Bill (Margaret), Nancy (Joe) Reule; sister-in-law, Connie; grandchildren, Kyle, Nick, Alli, Eric, Jamie, Tonya,...

Frank Hilton

Frank Hilton

Aug 19, 2016

HILTON Frank M. Age 85, of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully August 19, 2016. He will be sadly missed by wife of 64 years, Peggy; children, Cliff (Joan) and Bonnie (Matt) Burks; grandchildren, Elliot and Tony (Erin); great-grandchildren, Audrey and Brianna; brother, Tom (Jan); sister, Betty (Don) Dawson; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Frank was a member...

Larry Kulka

Larry Kulka

Aug 19, 2016

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Lori Swenson

Lori Swenson

Aug 18, 2016

Swenson, Loretta "Lori" D. Age 55, of Maplewood Passed away in the presence of her family on August 18, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Clifford Wilson. Survived by loving husband of 36 years, Rick; daughters, Donell (Tony) Frank, Kara (Dave) Rasmussen; grandchildren, Brett, Trent, Adam, Allison, and Molly; mother, Georgeanne; special aunt, Donna; brothers, Tim & John; aunt and...

John Vessey, Jr

John Vessey, Jr

Aug 18, 2016

John William Vessey, Jr. born June 29, 1922, a retired Army General who was the nation's top military officer as the tenth chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1982 to 1985, died the 18th day of August, 2016 in North Oaks, Minnesota at the age of 94. When he retired in 1985 at the age of 63, General...

Gladys Moen

Gladys Moen

Aug 17, 2016

Age 96 of Stillwater, formerly of Bloomington, Passed away on August 17, 2016 Preceded in death by husband, Ken; sons, Robert Miles, Paul Moen, and Mark Moen. Survived by sons, Ken (Barbara) Miles, Dan (JoAnn) Moen; grandchildren, Dinah, Karen, and Janice Miles, Robert (Tammy) Moen, David (Carol) Miles, Gina Moen, Andy and Casie; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan and Madeline Moen. She...