Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Phyllis O'Donnell

Phyllis O'Donnell

Feb 22, 2016

O'DONNELL Phyllis Jean "PJ" Age 79, Oak Park Heights Passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 22, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry and parents, Pauline and Otis. Survived by children, Kathleen (Jack), Kim, and Pat (Connie); grandchildren, Ryan, Brandon and Lindsay; brother, Rick (Deb) and caring family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, February...

Donald Jenkins

Donald Jenkins

Feb 22, 2016

DONALD JENNINGS JENKINS, age 67 from Aitkin, MN passed away suddenly on February 22, 2016. He was survived in death by parents Bonnie & Bill Leonard, brother Scott Jenkins, sisters Vicki Brown, Cynthia Knudtson and Laurie Anderson, step-sister Sue Kasowan as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by step-sister Lynda Breen. Memorial service and celebration of life...

Vanessa Laven

Vanessa Laven

Feb 22, 2016

Laven (nAC.e Gulin), Vanessa, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend passed away February 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by father, Reynaldo E Gulin. And survived by husband, Paul; son, Henry; mother, Flora Gulin; siblings Betty (George) Reynolds, Reynaldo (Denise) Gulin, Maritza Gulin, and Antonia (Jose) Machado, and 11 nieces and nephews. Vanessa was an artist, cancer survivor and...

Pa Thu

Pa Thu

Feb 21, 2016

Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, February 26, 2016 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Service Bradshaw Rice Street Location 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, February 26, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Cemetery Oakland 927 Jackson St. St. Paul, MN 55117 Friday, February 26, 2016 12:00 PM

Ruth Sjoberg

Ruth Sjoberg

Feb 20, 2016

SJOBERG Ruth Charlotte Age 96, of Stillwater Passed away suddenly on February 20, 2016. Preceded in death by son, David; sisters, Geneva Nelson and Wilone Coursolle; and brother, John Nelson. She will be sadly missed by husband of 72 years, Eric; daughter-in-law, Debbie; grandson, Erik (Elizabeth); great-granddaughter, Madelyn; great-grandsons, David and Emmet; sister, Maryanna (Jim) Nelson; niece, Becky (Russ) Doebler;...

Bryan Deyak

Bryan Deyak

Feb 19, 2016

Deyak, Bryan J. Age 36, of Hugo Formerly of Stillwater Passed away suddenly on February19, 2016. Survived by wife, Michaela; beloved son, Parker; parents, Frank and Debbie of Ely, MN; in-laws, Stewart and Sally Siebell; sister-in-law, Ann-Therese Siebell; grandmothers, Florence Kotzian and Barb Deyak; many aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues, and friends. A gathering of friends and family will be held...

Betty Fitzer

Betty Fitzer

Feb 19, 2016

Betty was tireless in her long battle with cancer, and was called home in her sleep. She was 63. She is survived by husband of 38 years, Rob; daughters, Freya (John) Koester, Maren (Nathan) Kruger, Aandra Fitzer; siblings, Bill (Theresa) Haines, Ralph Jr. (Ginger) Haines; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and...

Kathryn Erickson

Kathryn Erickson

Feb 19, 2016

Erickson Kathryn M. Age 57, died on Feb. 19, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Allan; sister Sharon. Survived by mother, Joyce; father, Orin son, Calvin (Jackie); grandchildren, Allana, Caleb, Destiny, Nathan; sisters, Jenny, Nancy, Doreen, Lola, Laura; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service to be held Fri. Feb 26th 10 am visitation and 11am service at Bradshaw, 3131...

Douglas Berg

Douglas Berg

Feb 17, 2016

Berg, Douglas Ten Eyck Surrounded by family, Douglas Ten Eyck Berg passed peacefully into God's waiting arms on February 17, 2016. Born June 17, 1930 in Taylors Falls Minnesota, Doug grew up exploring the St. Croix River Valley with his brother and working in his parents' businesses. Doug moved to Stillwater to finish high school and then attended the University...

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Feb 16, 2016

Smith, Dorothy Marie Age 84, of St. Paul Preceded in death by husband, Edward Merle; sons, Edward Gary and Richard; daughter, Shelley. Survived by sons, Thomas, Stephen (Cindy), Jay, Brian (Ann), and Jeffrey; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy enjoyed playing bingo and will be missed by many. Memorial Service Monday, 11:00 A.M. at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice Street at Magnolia. Visitation...

Michael Monahan

Michael Monahan

Feb 15, 2016

Michael G. Monahan Age 71, of Minneapolis, passed away February 15 after his battle with cancer. Mike worked for MNDoT for 20 years, retiring in 2001. He is survived by sons, Sean, Daniel (Angela) Monahan; grandsons, Samuel & Nicholas. A loving father and grandfather, Mike enjoyed fishing with his sons and later teaching his grandsons to fish. He will be...

F. Schilling

F. Schilling

Feb 15, 2016

Schilling, F. Joy Died February 15, 2016 Joy Schilling was born in Stillwater, MN daughter of Frank & Gail Seifert. She was married to Clinton Schilling April 1946 in Woodbury, MN. In 1954 they moved to a farm in Somerset, WI. She was blessed to have enjoyed a full and healthy life, shared with her family and friends. We celebrate...

Lawrence Trojanowski

Lawrence Trojanowski

Feb 14, 2016

Trojanowski, Lawrence H. February 2, 1916 - February 14, 2016 Longtime Rice Streeter Age 100 - World War II Veteran. A member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Midwest Polka Association, Polish American Club, American Legion and Moose Lodge. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather. Survived by his children, Carole Snyder (Chuck McCormick), Mary Schlattman...

Dr. John Isaacson

Dr. John Isaacson

Feb 12, 2016

ISAACSON Dr. John R. Age 73 of North Oaks, MN "Good deeds are a reflection of one's soul" John passed away after over 30 years of Parkinson's disease. He accepted this, and persevered in his struggle, never complaining. Graduate of Cretin H.S. Attended St. John's University, University of Minnesota Dental School receiving his DDS and MSD. Member of Delta Sigma...

Joy Kotilinek

Joy Kotilinek

Feb 12, 2016

Joy Kotilinek age 69 passed away at home on February 12, 2016.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Mabel DeMar and brother, Leslie. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Cheri Axel; grandchildren, Samantha Marshik, Wyatt Axel and Briana Wolfard; siblings, Darlene Zabel, MaryLou Nordness, Richard (Gloria) DeMar and Judy(Rob) Gates; many nieces and nephews. Visitation White...

Daryl Follett

Daryl Follett

Feb 11, 2016

Follett, Daryl Dean Age 81 of Mpls. passed away to the arms of Jesus on February 11, 2016 due to complications of dementia. He was much loved by all who knew him. He was born in Storm Lake, Iowa on May 6th, 1934. He was preceded in death by parents William and Mable Follett, brother Robert Follett(wife Joanne) and sister...

Donald Peterson

Donald Peterson

Feb 11, 2016

PETERSON Donald N. "Pete" Age 86, of Bayport Passed away at home on February 11, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Adeline; sister, Marilyn; and wife, Geraldine. Survived by children, Linda, Jeff, Pam (Perry) Lego, Beth (John) Kaiser, Barb and Jim; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Dahlin; other relatives and friends. Service Friday, February 19, 2016, 11:00...

Jeffrey Jacobson

Jeffrey Jacobson

Feb 11, 2016

Jeffrey W. Jacobson age 57 of Maplewood died unexpectedly on February 11, 2016. Preceded in death by mother, Yvonne Jacobson. Survived by father, Jack Jacobson; brothers, Randy (Edna) Jacobson and Rick (Belinda) Jacobson; sisters, Liz (Bill) Wedebrand and Jean (Jeff) Howard; many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jeffrey's life will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 3:00PM...

Lorraine Nerheim

Lorraine Nerheim

Feb 10, 2016

Nerheim, Lorraine M. nee Guck Age 85 of South Mpls passed away peacefully on February 10th, 2016 surrounded by family. Retired waitress from the Mpls/St. Paul Int'l Airport after 35 years. Preceded in death by husband George Sr., parents Edward and Caroline; and siblings Ray, Rosie, Dan and Jenny. Survived by children, George Edward Nerheim and Debra Nerheim Cunningham; granddaughter,...

Audrey Ehrnreiter

Audrey Ehrnreiter

Feb 10, 2016

Ehrnreiter Audrey "Sis" nee McKercher Age 79 passed away on February 10, 2016. Retired from the State of MN Department of Revenue. Preceded in death by brother, Donald. Survived by husband of 58 years, Frank; children, Lynn Ehrnreiter (Pat), Cherie O'Neil (Pat) & Sandra Anderson; blessed with 6 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn, Sharon, Michael (Karen), Patrick, Kathleen...