Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Jeffrey Henne

Jeffrey Henne

Aug 1, 2015

Jeffrey Philip Henne (Refugee) Age 58 of Houlton, WI Died August 1, 2015 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Graduate of Hudson High Class of 1975 where he enjoyed sports and lettered in wrestling. Jeff proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp 1975-1979; stationed in Japan, Korea and Yuma, AZ He was a member of the...

Alice Beske

Alice Beske

Jul 31, 2015

Alice "Berene" Campbell Beske (1/26/29-7/31/15) On Friday, July 31, her mother's 122nd birthday, Berene conquered her awful cancer by passing into heaven to join her Mom (Ethel Campbell), husbands Bob Beske and Wayne Sampson, son (Brad Beske), sister (Lucille Morgenstern), brother (Earl Campbell), and many other family members and good friends. Surrounded by her four surviving children, Scott Beske, Sandy...

James Whitcomb

James Whitcomb

Jul 31, 2015

Whitcomb James "Jim" Age 90, Passed away July 31, 2015 Born August 17, 1924 in Morgan, MN the son of Frank & Lillian Whitcomb. Preceded in death by wife, Joyce; sisters, Catherine Larson and Charlotte Kopischke; brothers, Charles Whitcomb and Ralph Whitcomb; and great great grandson, Winston. Survived by children, Paula Thorn, Pat (Patty) Whitcomb, Nancy (Gary) Ketchel and David...

Beatrice Phillips

Beatrice Phillips

Jul 30, 2015

Phillips, Beatrice M. Age 85 passed away on July 30, 2015. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth Sr., sons Kenneth Jr. and Michael, great granddaughter Maya Rose, parents Lester and Vera Pomeroy, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by children, Cheri (Wayne) Wright, Patrick (Kathleen), James (Tina), Lisa, David (Toni); 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; siblings, Dorothy Norman, Phyllis...

Ronald Prescott

Ronald Prescott

Jul 30, 2015

Ronald Prescott, Age 56 , of Roseville, Mn Passed away peacefully , July 30th , after a long battle with brain cancer. Preceded in death by his father , Harold Prescott, and brother, Robert Prescott . Survived by his mother Fern Prescott, siblings Larry, Lonna (St Sauver), Carolyn (Johnson) and Cori and his many nieces and nephews. Private celebration of...

Jerry Blossom

Jerry Blossom

Jul 29, 2015

Blossom, Jerry P. Age 73 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 29, 2015 Preceded in death by parents Charles & Virginia, and grandchild Tristan. Survived by wife Karen; former wife Darlene; daughters Colleen (Daniel) Borchardt, Lisa, Ginny, Kathlyn; 4 grandchildren; siblings Arlis (Jim) Dale, Mike (Mary), Elaine (Craig) Thaemert, Cathy (Ken) Holmstrom and Tom (Judi); many nieces, nephews,...

Francis Litschke

Francis Litschke

Jul 28, 2015

Francis M. Litschke Age 72 of Minneapolis, passed away on July 28, 2015. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Jennie Litschke. Will be missed by his friends and the staff at Norpol Residence. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10AM at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 South 8th Street, Mpls. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to Mass at church....

Linda Mckean

Linda Mckean

Jul 26, 2015

McKEAN Linda L. Age 73, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2015 after an extended illness with Multiple System Atrophy. Survived by husband, Dennis; son, Shawn (Sharon); daughters, Kelly (Tim) Beer and Tracy (Kevin) Campeau; grandchildren, Amanda and Liam; sister, Sharon Johnson; brother, Gary Hayes; many other family and friends. Service Thursday, 11:00 A.M. at SALEM...

Esther Mundinger

Esther Mundinger

Jul 25, 2015

Mundinger, Esther Z. Age 86, on July 25, 2015. Survived by sons, Darrell and Michael (Andrea) Rea; many grandchildren; brother, Carl Williams, and sister, Alice Kaiser. Service Friday, 11:00 A.M. at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Ave. So. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial Crystal Lake Cemetery. Bradshaw 612-724-3621 Visitation Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Friday, July 31,...

Rose Gross

Rose Gross

Jul 24, 2015

Gross, Rose Ann (Zwack), 80 March 4, 1935 - July 24, 2015 Rose Ann is survived by her husband Jerry of 59 years; daughters, Caroline (Tim) Struwe, Sharon (Gus) Gusa, Lisa Neumann, Maureen (Tom) Neumann; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She loved reading, animals, and The Waltons. Memorial service will be Friday, July 31 at 11:30am with visitation one hour...

Susan Carstens

Susan Carstens

Jul 23, 2015

Carstens, Susan Joye Passed away surrounded by family on July 23, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Otto and Florence Carstens; brother, Kevin Carstens; and nephew, Mike Hanson. Survived by sisters, Kellie (Mike) Robbins and Julie (Tim) Hanson; beloved nieces and nephews, Michelle, Kerrie, Andrea, Matthew and Danny; also by great-nieces and great-nephews and many friends. Service 12:30 pm Wednesday,...

John Whitcomb

John Whitcomb

Jul 22, 2015

Whitcomb, John F. Age 90, formerly of Lakeland, MN Loving father, hard-working, patient, understanding. His stories, laughter and wisdom will be dearly missed. WWII Navy Veteran. Owned 3 businesses: Super Sanitary Service, Sun Ray Real Estate, St Croix Haven Campground. Loved the outdoors, boating, traveling, music, dancing, playing cards and spending time with family. Survived by loving Soulmate Carol Cromey;...

Larry Orcutt

Larry Orcutt

Jul 21, 2015

Larry Emmet Orcutt, Age 72, died July 21, 2015, is survived by his sister Lee Orcutt, wife Bobbie, sons Gabriel, Adam, and Colin, daughter Chase Elizabeth, five grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a multitude of friends. Larry never met a person he didn't like. He was charming, inventive, funny, a determined fisherman, creative, a social-justice activist, a man for all...

Toni Neville

Toni Neville

Jul 19, 2015

Neville, Toni Renee Age 50, of Centerville. Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by friends and family on July 19, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Robert. Survived by John McCall, her partner and longtime love, her mother, Delores; and brother, Steve. Toni will be greatly missed by her many friends and co-workers and also by...

Simon Johnson

Simon Johnson

Jul 18, 2015

Simon O. Johnson, age 81 of Stillwater passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 18, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Jordyce; parents, Oscar & Elsa Johnson and his brother, Gene. He is survived by children, Eric (Terri), Amy (Mike) and Paul (Sharri); grandchildren, Sarah, Ben, Gunnar, Thor and Elsa; sister, Betty Pedric; brother,...

Ann Diaz

Ann Diaz

Jul 18, 2015

DIAZ, ANN AGE 87 OF ROSEVILLE PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON JULY 18, 2015. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY PARENTS, LOUIS AND CLARA FALBO; SON, LOUIS BAILEY; HUSBAND, PAUL DIAZ AND FORMER HUSBAND, ED BAILEY. SURVIVED BY DAUGHTER, MARIE (RICHARD) HOFFMAN; BROTHER, JAMES (JOSEPHINE) FALBO; DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, DIANE BAILEY-PITTMAN; 8 GRANDCHILDREN; 15 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN; AUNTS, UNCLES, RELATIVES, AND FRIENDS. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL 10:30...

Shirley Pietz

Shirley Pietz

Jul 17, 2015

Pietz, Shirley Ann (nee Eklund) Age 85, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Albin Eklund, Selma Eklund Sechler; and sister, Arlene Laraiso. She will be sadly missed by husband of over 67 years, Kermit; children, Diane (Bill) Gilbertson, Jerry (Terryl), Kathleen (Jim) McJunkin, Tom (Kris), and Rob (Lori); 15 grandchildren; 13...

Geri Bjork

Geri Bjork

Jul 17, 2015

Bjork, Geri Mills July 7, 1955 - July 17, 2015 Born in Kansas City, Missouri, graduated from Loretto High School in Kansas City, and Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Geri was a professional gardener for many years, and she enjoyed designing and caring for the gardens in her yard. She is survived by her husband, John of 37 years; her daughters,...

Douglas Berry

Douglas Berry

Jul 17, 2015

BERRY Douglas S. Age 45 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 17, 2015. He is survived by wife, Jennifer; sons, Austin, Dawson, and Carson; parents, Joe and Lillie; sister and brother-in-law, Josh and Becky Hall and their children; and many beloved extended family. Charming and witty, he was a Navy Veteran with a love for Information Systems...

Joseph Taddei

Joseph Taddei

Jul 17, 2015

In Loving Memory of Joseph Taddei Beloved Husband and Father, Age 89, of Vadnais Heights, passed away on July 17, 2015. Preceded in death by siblings Luigia, Piero and Gigi; and parents Ruggero and Giuseppina. Survived by wife Kathy; daughter Cindy (Jeff); and son Chris (Suzanne). Private family funeral service. Memorial donations may be sent to St. John's of Little...