Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Jayne Smith

Jayne Smith

Oct 19, 2015

SMITH Jayne Finnegan Longtime Stillwater Resident Passed away October 19, 2015 at Our House Senior Living, New Richmond, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Laura Finnegan; husband, Jim; sister, Patricia Finnegan and special aunts Ella and Margaret Conway. She is survived by her daughter, Heidi Smith Erspamer; son-in-law, David Erspamer; grandchildren, Jonathan and Jessica Erspamer...

Wendell Johnson

Wendell Johnson

Oct 18, 2015

Dr. Wendell August Johnson, formerly of Ames, IA, died at Westwood Care Suites in St. Paul, MN on October 18. He was born February 13, 1931, in Ruruma, Tanganyika Territory, East Africa, the son of Dr. Hobart C. Johnson and Ruth Nelson Johnson, medical missionaries there for 10 years. Wendell came to the United States at the age of seven,...

Emilie Larsen

Emilie Larsen

Oct 18, 2015

Larsen, Emilie M. On October 18, 2015 Our Lord took Emilie to Heaven She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Edward; daughters, Doris (Craig) Dietz and Barbara Hoban; son, Michael (Lisa); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Celebration of life memorial will be private. Funeral Home White Bear 4600 Greenhaven Dr White Bear, MN...

Hai Yang

Hai Yang

Oct 17, 2015

Hai Vung Yang aka Nchaiv Vaaj Yaaj Age 66, of Brooklyn Park Passed away October 17, 2015. Survived by wife, Mes Hawj; children, Maikao Yang, Ge Yang, Joe Yang, Kang Yang, Maihli Vang, Paaj Kub Vaajthoj; mother, Sao Her. Our father was a faithful servant of God whose life was devoted to serving and bringing people closer to Christ. Funeral...

Lois Novak

Lois Novak

Oct 16, 2015

NOVAK Lois M. (nee Lyon) Age 87, of Oakdale Passed away peacefully October 16, 2015 Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; and daughters, Laura Novak and Linda McGuire. She will be sadly missed by children, Robert (Linda), Richard (Janet), Roy, Scott, Steven and Lila (Jon) Zarins; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; many dear friends and extended family. Service Tuesday, 6:00 P.M....

William Olsen

William Olsen

Oct 16, 2015

Olsen, William R. On October 16, 2015, age 86. Preceded in death by infant son, Mark William; parents, Adele and Sig Olsen. Survived by wife of 55 years, Amber; children, Todd Olsen, Eric Olsen, and Brenda (Mike ) Sankovich; grandson, Geoff (Melissa) Olsen; and 3 great-grandchildren. Retired City of Minneapolis. Celebrated ski jumper in Norway and the U.S.A.. Visitation Wednesday,...

James Blasko

James Blasko

Oct 16, 2015

Blasko, James Andrew Age 67, of Lake Elmo Jim passed away Friday, October 16th, 2015 with his loving family at his side after living life to the fullest for the past 12 years, with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Jim was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Andrew and Joyce (Weinzirl) Blasko who preceded him in death. His family moved to Winona when he...

Darryl Maki

Darryl Maki

Oct 14, 2015

Maki, Darryl Age 65, of Minneapolis Passed away unexpectedly after complications from surgery on October 14, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Bernice Maki; sister, Charlene Maki. Survived by wife, Barbara; children, Sadie (Tom) Ronia, Isaiah (Tracy), Bonnie Meyer, Brian (Brenda) Meyer, Brielle AnnRieger; grandchildren, Cassandra, Alexis, Trevor, Gavin, Ariah, Winston, Ethan, and Anthony; siblings, Sandra (Myron) Meyer,...

Synika James

Synika James

Oct 14, 2015

Synika George James Sunrise: October 10, 1978 Sunset: October 14, 2015 He spent his early years in South Bend, Indiana and moved with his family to Saint Paul as a child. He had a knack for making people laugh, and enjoyed cooking and going fishing. He had a huge heart. Synika had just celebrated his 37th birthday. Synika was preceded...

Dan Skattebo

Dan Skattebo

Oct 14, 2015

Skattebo, Dan Age 77, of Mpls., passed away October 14, 2015. Survived by daughter, Michelle (Jerry) Starr; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private family interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Bradshaw 612-724-3621

Valora Gieseke

Valora Gieseke

Oct 14, 2015

GIESEKE Valora 'VAL' Age 80, of Willmar, MN Passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2015. Survived by husband, Marvin; children, Mark (Karen), Lynn Olson, Todd (Dawn); grandchildren, Jenna (Josh) Goldberg, Benjamin (Elizabeth), Ryan Olson, Kelly (Isaiah) Ryman, Katie; siblings, Deanna Hohenstein and Kenneth Ritz. Born in Truman, MN. Band & Choir Director in Marshall & Willmar. Active member at Vinje...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Oct 13, 2015

Brown, Mary Age 60, of Minneapolis, passed away on October 13, 2015. A celebration of Mary's life will be Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 1:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Graveside service Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at BLOOMINGTON CEMETERY. In lieu of flowers,...

Thomas Mcevoy

Thomas Mcevoy

Oct 13, 2015

MCAVOY Thomas R. 'Dick' Beloved Father and Grandfather Age 86, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully on Oct. 13, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Grace. Survived by daughters, Lori(Pat) Schadeck, Cyndra(John) Spadino, Maureen McAvoy, Barbara(Larry) Berndt; grandchildren, Kristie(David) Martens, Katie(David) Thalberg, Kelly Schadeck, Sam Berndt; great-grandchildren, Grace, Luci, Gigi, Henry and dear friend, Elaine Frederickson. 40 yr employee of 3M....

Peter Nguyen

Peter Nguyen

Oct 13, 2015

Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Friday, October 16, 2015 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial Church of Saint Columba 1327 Lafond Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104 Saturday, October 17, 2015 11:00 AM Cemetery Resurrection Cemetery 2101 So. Lexington Ave. Mendota Hghts., MN 55120 Saturday, October 17, 2015 1:45 PM

Sylvelin Keller

Sylvelin Keller

Oct 13, 2015

Keller, Sylvelin H. Age 89, of Woodbury MN Longtime resident of Illahee, WA. Died peacefully in her sleep on October 13, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Vincent; brothers, Marvel and Henry Mathre and beloved aunt 'Tante' Adeline. Survived by children, Kristine (Bruce) Young, John (Carolyn), Kathleen (Marcus) Dunbar, Robert, David (Carol); 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Jerome Mathre and...

Jace Bruflodt

Jace Bruflodt

Oct 11, 2015

Jace James Bruflodt Our little angel flew back up to heaven on October 11th, 2015. He was a beautiful baby boy that will be our guardian angel now. Our lives will be forever changed by his short presence. He is survived by his loving parents Tawny Kenner and Jim Bruflodt; sisters Haylie, Morgan, Olivia, Amyah; brother, Micah; grandmothers, Karen Harper,...

Heather Wallace

Heather Wallace

Oct 11, 2015

WALLACE, HEATHER age 81, of Minneapolis and Puerto Vallarta, MX on October 11, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son, Patrick Johnson. Survived by her children Kimie (Kamran) Aryai, Los Angeles CA, Christopher (Miki Miwa-Johnson) Johnson, Golden Valley, and Jason (Melissa Hansen) Johnson, Minneapolis; grandchildren John Jay, Michael and Bridgette Burks, Patrick and Eloise Johnson. Heather...

James Kuchenmeister

James Kuchenmeister

Oct 11, 2015

James Kuchenmeister died on October 11, 2015. A friend to everyone, James was a jokester who loved his family and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Katherine; siblings, Joseph, George, Edward, Lewis, William, Elizabeth and Baby Girl Kuchenmeister. He is survived by loving partner Phyllis Bush; children, Lori Kuchenmeister, Shaun Kuchenmeister, Tyson Kuchenmeister, Jamee Kuchenmeister,...

John Hartmann

John Hartmann

Oct 10, 2015

Hartmann John W. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 10, 2015. Age 87. Preceded in death by sister, Anne. Survived by wife, Marlys of 57 years; brother, Dan Hartmann; sister, Ada Hartmann; children, William, Ruth, and Kurt (Rene); grandchildren, Jackie, Steven, Jenny and Katie; great grandchildren, Bobbi Jo, Christopher and Sophia; nieces and nephews. John Hartmann...

Shirley Martin

Shirley Martin

Oct 10, 2015

Martin, Shirley J. Age 87, of Inver Grove Hts., passed away October 10, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; daughter, Mary; and son, Paul. Survived by 8 children; 31 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Service Thursday 10:00AM at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Ave S. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 5-8PM and 1 hour prior...