Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Abdi Olani

Abdi Olani

Jan 3, 2016

Seenaa gabaabaa Abdii Olaanii Dureessaa Yeroo inni dhalate Abdi ittiin jedhan. Yeroo saatu hamaa ture. Magaalaa Naqamteerra golboobee kan ture hauura waraanaati. Qilleensi bara Sanaa jijjiirama baatee bubbisaa tureyyuu namoota hedduuf garuu yeroo yaaddoo ture. Magaalattii keessa konkolaattota meeshaa waraanaa gurguddaa fe'anii darbaniif waraanaa gara magaalattiitti bubbisuutti jiru dhaga'ee namni hin yaaddofne hinturre. Yeroo sana ture uummati magaalaa Naqamtee tarii...

James Randazza

James Randazza

Dec 31, 2015

Randazza, James J. Born August 31, 1938 - Died December 31, 2015 Member of Roofer's Union Local #96 Preceded in death by parents, Kathrin and Donald Jarvise and first wife Margaret. Survived by brother Richard Randazzo; sister Virginia Mareno; wife Barbara; daughter LeAnn Randazza; nephews Richard and Bert Hammerland; 2 nieces; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; step-son Brandon Keys; loads...

Charles Hare

Charles Hare

Dec 31, 2015

Hare, Charles Age 61, of Stillwater Passed away at home on December 31, 2015 after a 6 year battle with cancer. Survived by his soul mate and caregiver, Cindy Pilquist; children, Nathan, Chasa, Tammy, and Ricky; siblings, Patty Peters and Mark Hare and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 7th at 6 PM at...

Duane Axtman

Duane Axtman

Dec 31, 2015

Axtman, Duane Age 66, of Lakeland Formerly of Harvey, ND Passed away peacefully on December 31, 2015 after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Marvin, Ray, and Linda Brendt. Survived by loving wife, Carol of 46 years; sons, Duane Jr. and Dustin; grandson, Aiden; brothers, Leonard and Gary and many nieces and nephews. Duane...

Rodney Hillestad

Rodney Hillestad

Dec 30, 2015

Rod Hillestad Born June 6, 1942 Died December 30, 2015 Attended Volga Public Schools from grade 1 through grade 12. Upon graduation joined Army Head Quarters 4th Armor Gp Frankfort, Germany. Worked as a cryptographer coding and decoding Nato secret and other highly classified documents. Spent 2 years in Los Angeles working for the telephone co. Went to school in...

Jerome Anderson

Jerome Anderson

Dec 30, 2015

ANDERSON Jerome E. (Jerry) Chosen Few in Korea American Legion, Order of the Purple Heart Jerry wrote, "I came from the Rice Street area - North End. Love, hard worker, raised as a Catholic, believed in Jesus Christ. Proud to serve my country in Korea. Married and pre-deceased by my beautiful wife of 58 years, Dorothy Jean Anderson, and son...

Leo Miller

Leo Miller

Dec 30, 2015

MILLER Leo A. Age 78, of Stillwater Leo passed away in the loving embrace of his family on December 30, 2015. Leo's life exemplified "to protect and serve." As a soldier in the U.S Army and 20 years in the National Guard. As a Stillwater police officer and detective for 23 years. As a devoted husband, father, brother, friend and...

Louise Behl

Louise Behl

Dec 30, 2015

Behl, Louise (Madzey) of South Minneapolis. Born December 29, 1950 unexpectedly passed away December 30, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Catherine; her sister Diane; and her daughter Sherry. Survived by her husband, Greg Behl; children, Bradley (Amy) Williams, Carrie Williams, Stephanie Behl, and Laura Behl; brothers, Rick (Mary Ann) and Mike (Lois) Madzey; 8 grandchildren: Jesse,...

Harley Sanders

Harley Sanders

Dec 29, 2015

Sanders, Harley Ronald 1/18/51-12/29/15 Harley passed peacefully into the presence of God while at Pillars Hospice. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Jeannette Sanders, brothers Verlin, Steve, sisters Barbara, Joyline. Survived by son Joe Sanders (Cally), daughter Alicia Sanders, seven grandchildren, sisters Dianna (Ed), Alvera, Bonnie (Ron), and many nieces and nephews. Harley loved his Savior Jesus Christ and...

Ethel Giroux

Ethel Giroux

Dec 29, 2015

Ethel M. Giroux age 93, of Minneapolis passed away on December 29, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Maude & Arthur Praus; son, Daniel; sister, Marie Popehn and her husband, Fran; and brother, Joseph Praus and his wife, Marion. Survived by loving husband, Francis of 72 years; son, Thomas (Shirley); grandchildren, Amy (Dan) Podgorski, Joseph (Meloni) Giroux, James (Cathy) Giroux,...

Darcy Foreman

Darcy Foreman

Dec 28, 2015

Foreman, Darcy L. Age 45, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 28, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by husband, Sean; daughters, Megan and Sidney; parents, Tom and Sharon Stober; brother, Scott (Geri) Stober; sister, Nicole (Don Myers) Stober; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of Darcy's life...

Donald Engle

Donald Engle

Dec 28, 2015

Engle Donald Edward Child of God Jesus Christ called Don home on December 28, 2015. Greeting him were his wife of 60 years, Nancy Engle, parents, Merlin and Edna Engle, his sisters, Betty Engle LeVin and Joy Ringold, and brother in-law, Jack LeVin. Left behind to lead a life worthy of the Gospel of Christ is his wife, Jean Engle,...

Anna Erickson

Anna Erickson

Dec 27, 2015

Erickson, Anna Jewell 8 years, Nairobi, Kenya/Minneapolis, died Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya after suffering a fall on Christmas day. Anna was born July 17, 2007 to Matt and Martha (Grundyson) Erickson in Saint Louis Park, MN. Anna lived her first 6 years in Minneapolis and the last 2 1/2 years in Nairobi, Kenya, where...

Clarence Josephson

Clarence Josephson

Dec 26, 2015

Josephson, Clarence D. Age 92, of Annandale, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at home on December 26th. Preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Helen; daughters, Colleen Collin & Helen Jean Barnier; grandson, Jonathan Martin. Survived by son, Arthur (Shelley); daughter, Lillian (Robert) Nugent; grandsons, Patrick Nugent, Paul (Michelle), James; great-grandchildren Nik & Kylie Josephson and Krystal &...

Angela Dahlen

Angela Dahlen

Dec 26, 2015

Angela Dahlen Survived by husband, Mark Sr; children, Mark Jr. and Ryleigh; parents, Loretta Starr and Leo "Butch" Shaddrick; brothers, Joe (Lori) Starr and Robert Sheri) Starr; father-in-law and mother-in-law Brian & Patricia Dahlen; brother-in-law Paul Dahlen; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Saturday, January 16, 2016 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Service...

W. Cain

W. Cain

Dec 24, 2015

CAIN W. Loraine Age 96, of Stillwater Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister, formerly of Birchwood on White Bear Lake. Died peacefully on December 24. Born in Sedgwick, KS. Preceded in death by husband Dale, daughter Janice, parents Walter and Verna Peters, brothers Luvern and Melvin, sister Gladys. Survived by daughters Barbara (Dick) Murray and Verna LeMire; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;...

Ann Bentz

Ann Bentz

Dec 23, 2015

Bentz, Ann Ronning Age 88, of Minneapolis, died 12-23-2015. Ann was preceded in death by her devoted parents George and Annie Ronning and by her sister Marjorie. She is survived by Frederick, her husband of 58 years, daughter Mariann (William Burleson) and son John Bentz. Ann was born in Chippewa County, Minnesota in 1927. She attended a one room elementary...

Paula Dosland

Paula Dosland

Dec 22, 2015

Paula Dosland, age 57, passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2015 surrounded by her family and her dog, Elsa. Devoted wife and best friend for over 30 years to her husband, Tom, and loving mother to Britta, Hans and his fiancAC.e, Lauren Meintsma. Taught us all how to "live" with brain cancer with faith, humor, dignity, and grace....

Donna Newgard

Donna Newgard

Dec 22, 2015

Newgard, Donna M. Age 85, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully December 22, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Albert. Survived by daughters, Alberta Lerwick and Roberta (Doug) Camarillo; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Private interment Lakewood Cemetery.

Robert Broberg, Jr

Robert Broberg, Jr

Dec 21, 2015

Robert Broberg, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert, Sr. and Mary; and his wife, Kathryn. He is survived by his children, Robert III (Wendy), Richard, Charles (Stacy), Kristine Ojeda; grandchildren, Lexi, Terrell, Trinity, Jordan, Aaron, Ariana; great-granddaughter, Marley; siblings, Sandy (Ron) Scott, Sharon (Bob) Moeller,...