Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Justin Oase

Justin Oase

May 31, 2016

Justin Robert Oase Age 23, of Lindstrom, MN Justin was a kind, loving and beautiful person who was loved so much by his family. He loved the outdoors, fly fishing, Colorado, but more than anything, being surrounded by family. Justin was preceded in death by grandfather, John J. Oase. He will be sadly missed by parents, Boyd and Janet; brother,...

Melvin Erickson

Melvin Erickson

May 31, 2016

Erickson, Melvin WWII Veteran Age 93 of St. Paul Passed away on May 31, 2016. Survived by wife of 69 years, Beverly; son, Darryl (Pat); daughter, Bonnie (John) Serpico; grandchildren, Tony, Michael, Michelle, Melissa, Tim (Lynn), James and Madi; and brother, Jerry (Fern). Melvin was an active member of the VFW and American Legion and was a past Legion Commander...

Mariano Stella

Mariano Stella

May 31, 2016

Mariano "Mort" STELLA, age 92 of Maplewood, passed away unexpectedly on May 31. Preceded in death by wife of nearly 70 years, Florence; many siblings. Survived by daughters, Victoria (Darrell) Johnson, Cindy (Tom) Bush, Debbie (Tom) Gebauer; grandchildren, Nicole (John) Kiernan, Heather (Doug) McCoy, Joshua (Kelly) Gebauer, Kacie (Mark) Allen, April O'Hara; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Hailey, Zachary, Savannah, Victoria, Elizabeth, Kendell,...

James Rolling

James Rolling

May 31, 2016

Rolling James Raymond "Jim" Courageously ended his battle July 6, 1938 - May 31, 2016 Preceded in death by parents, Ray and Janet and half brother Bob. Prior to retiring from Ramsey Co., Jim attended Mahtomedi High, then the USMC, where he enjoyed participating in athletics at both. His laugh will be missed. Survived by son, Jim; former wife, JoAnn;...

Harold Lockwood, Jr

Harold Lockwood, Jr

May 30, 2016

Much loved husband, father, and grandfather, Harry passed away on May 30, age 60. He is survived by wife, Laurie; children, Kristina (Terry) Moore, Adam Lockwood, Ryan Lockwood, Lucas (Lisa) Lien, Amber Lien; grandchildren, Angie, Terry, Ava, Madison; many family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Harold, Sr. and Dorothy; brother, Todd; first wife, Beverly. Harry loved being a...

Vince Toensing

Vince Toensing

May 30, 2016

Vincent Christopher Toensing, 38, died unexpectedly Monday May 30th 2016 at St. Johns Hospital in Maplewood. Vincent was born on Feb 9th 1978 in St. Paul MN to Christopher and Laurie (Kotz) Toensing and had a younger sister, Aubrey (Toensing) Rahn. Vincent graduated from Moundsview H.S. ('97) and the Art Institute of Minnesota ('01). He married Christina (Anderson) Toensing on...

Glenn Crain

Glenn Crain

May 30, 2016

CRAIN Glenn J. Age 73, of Stillwater Passed away May 30, 2016 surrounded by family. He will be sadly missed by wife of 51 years, Virginia; children, Angelene Zick, Colene (Mark) Tschoepe, Art (Dawn Deragisch), Shannon (Don) McLaughlin; grandchildren, Angela, Catherine, Danielle, Madison, Margaret, Claire, Jacob, Marie, Max and Donald; great-grandchildren, Hailee, Leland and Madalyn; brother, Jim (Janine) Crain; sister,...

Lorene Youngquist

Lorene Youngquist

May 29, 2016

Youngquist Lorene Wolf Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma Age 89 of White Bear Lake passed away surrounded by family on May 29, 2016. Preceded in death by sister, Elsie Wolf and parents, Alvin and Emma Wolf. Survived by husband of 65 years, Bob; son, John (Susan); daughter, Mary (Dan) Merth; grandchildren, Eric (Jennifer), Cindy (Mike), Scott (Lila) and...

Stanley Frarck

Stanley Frarck

May 29, 2016

Frarck, Stan R. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 29, 2016. Age 81 of St. Paul. Survived by his loving wife, Beverly of 41 years; 7 children; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, June 10th at 11:00AM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice Street at Magnolia. Interment Oakland Cemetery....

Twylla Pfalz

Twylla Pfalz

May 29, 2016

Pfalz Twylla Ann Beloved Wife, Step Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister and Friend Passed away peacefully on May 29, 2016 at the age of 69. Survived by husband, Richard; brother, John Thronson; step-children, Jody (Bob) Kippels, Michael, Jill (Brian) Bean, Dean and Dale (Jen); grandchildren, Sarah (Tony) Warren, Molly (Jeff) Audette, Emily Kippels, Hannah (James) Kelley and Zachary Kippels; Andrew,...

Colleen Dobbs

Colleen Dobbs

May 29, 2016

She had endless patience and a heart of gold, and was a second mother to many. Preceded in death by her parents, Patrick Griffin and Shirley Griffin (McDonough). Survived by her loving husband, Marty; children, Brian (Amber), and Bethany (Andy Taylor); brothers, Pat, Tom, and Danny Griffin; sisters, Maureen, Terri, and Kathy Wilke; stepmom, Jane Griffin, and many cousins and...

Dennis Besaw

Dennis Besaw

May 29, 2016

Besaw "Corky" Dennis Of Saint Paul. Survived by daughter, Kristina Paul; son, Lance Ford; longtime spouse, Cathy Ford, friends and family. Visitation Tuesday, June 7th from 10AM-1pm at Bradshaw 1078 Rice St. with burial at Fort Snelling to follow. Luncheon will be at Tin Cup on Rice. Gathering of Family and Friends Bradshaw Rice Street Location 1078 Rice Street Saint...

Gerald Gladieux

Gerald Gladieux

May 28, 2016

Gladieux, Gerald "Jerry' Age 88, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully on May 28, 2016. Preceded in death by children, Steve, and Linda O'Connor; grandson, Damien O'Connor; siblings, Donald, LaVonne, and Harold. Survived by beloved wife of 50 years, Joyce; daughters, Lisa Galarneau, Lori (Mike) Haarstad; Son, Larry; grandchildren, Daniel, Julia, Jennifer, Hillary, Zachary, Allen, and extended grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...

Evelyn Walls

Evelyn Walls

May 26, 2016

WALLS Evelyn M. Age 102, of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on May 26, 2016. Preceded in death by husbands, James Walls and Herbert Pitman; son, Gregory Pitman; and grandson, Charles Pitman. Survived by daughters, Mary Anne Pitman, Jett Sophia (Debra) and Debbie Smith (Tom); stepchildren, Barbara Naughton (Jack), Virginia Ryan (Michael), Joseph Walls (Fran) and Terri Walls (Bob...

Donna Olson

Donna Olson

May 25, 2016

OlsonDonnaPassed away peacefully on May 25, 2016, age 88. Preceded in death by husband, Warren; son, Mark; sister, Mae Delle Peterson. Survived by daughter, Denise (Verne) Henning; daughter-in-law, Lisa Olson; grandchildren, Elsa (Rolf) Fiebiger, Hans (Megan) Henning, Britt Olson, Sydney Olson, and Chase (Ysanne) Olson; 4 great-grandchildren (with one on the way!) Service Wednesday, 11:00 A.M. at BRADSHAW, 2800 Curve...

Arthur Kirkland

Arthur Kirkland

May 24, 2016

Arthur Kirkland was born on June 20, 1943 in Fairfield, Alabama, the son of Birley and Sue Pearl (Densmore) Kirkland. Died on May 24, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the age of 72 years. Arthur served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to draw, sing and play the guitar. He is survived by his sisters, Lillie...

Claudia Karner

Claudia Karner

May 24, 2016

Karner, Claudia Marie Age 69, of St. Paul, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Genevieve and brother, Allen. Survived by children, Shaun Haubrick, James Haubrick, Shannon (Mike) Webb; grandchildren, Timothy, Amber, Eric, Anthony, Courtney; great-grandchildren, Faith, Ethan, Devin, Josiah; siblings, Henry (Joan) Karner, Marilyn (William) Murphy, Bob (Kathy)...

Joanne Vanderbeek

Joanne Vanderbeek

May 24, 2016

Vanderbeek, Joanne Carol Age 80, of Stillwater Formerly of St. Paul and Woodbury. Passed away surrounded by family into the loving arms of the Lord on May 24, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Mary; brothers, Ronald, Eugene, and Earl; sisters, Gloria and Bonnie; ex-husband, Roger Meath. Survived by children, Greg (Melissa) Meath, Charlene Sukhun, Susan Bergdahl; grandchildren,...

Patricia Rowbotham

Patricia Rowbotham

May 24, 2016

Patricia "Patty" Rowbotham, 81, passed away on May 24, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Robert "Rocky"; sister, Jean Hatcher; brother, Jim Warn; niece, Susie; nephew, Jim; and parents James and Evelyn Warn. Survived by sons Bob (Pam), Dan (Telly); grandchildren, Emily, Nathan, Corey Bozich and Camden Bozich; sister, Nancy (Dick) Bouley; brother Bill Warn and many relatives and friends....

Vivian Clausen

Vivian Clausen

May 22, 2016

Clausen, Vivian Age 102 Lifelong Rice Streeter Passed away on May 22, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Andrew Clausen, Baby Clausen and brother John McMahon. Survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Service Thursday 11AM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice Street. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4-7PM and one hour prior to the service. Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078...