Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Donald Tauer

Donald Tauer

Jun 3, 2015

Tauer Donald J. Age 67 Passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Elmo on June 3, 2015. Preceded in death by his mother, Winefred Karas; father, Walter Tauer; sisters, Carol Simon and Jean Brisson. Survived by his loving wife, Joan; daughter, Dawn (Tim) Larson; grandchildren, Adam and Austin Larson; brother, David (Rose) Tauer; sister, Jean (Gary) Hepola; brothers in...

Joanne Simcoe

Joanne Simcoe

Jun 2, 2015

Simcoe, Joanne M. (nee Yzermans) Age 81, passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers disease. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Mary; and brother, Jim. Joanne was a loving wife, caring mother and grandmother, and a wonderful sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and was a true grandma. She is survived by her devoted husband, caregiver...

Leila Gravel

Leila Gravel

Jun 2, 2015

Gravel, Leila Longtime Roseville resident passed away peacefully at age 84 on June 2, 2015. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Irv, and by parents Erwin and Anne Lissack. Survived by daughters Leslee (Rick) and Gaye (Mike), grandsons Dylan and Alec, step-granddaughter Katie and lifelong, dear friends Betty and Polly. Born in Joliet, Ill., she grew up in St....

Ward Jeffers, Sr

Ward Jeffers, Sr

May 30, 2015

Jeffers, Ward K., Sr. Age 85, on May 30, 2015. Survived by wife of 55 years, Sharon; sons, Ward, Jr. (Tammy), Brent (Mary), and Todd (Kimberly); grandchildren, Tasha, Colton, Jamaica, Jordan, Tristan, Tyson (Kelly), Kierra and Shayla; great-grandchildren, Rowan and Isla; many nieces and nephews. Time of Sharing Saturday, 12:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Visitation 2...

Beverly Mcelmury

Beverly Mcelmury

May 29, 2015

McELMURY Beverly R. Age 87, of Little Canada Preceded in death by husband, James D., Sr. She will be sadly missed by children, Susan Arbisi and Jim "Mac" (Lynn Bliss); grandchildren, Shannon (Sean), Chris (Jillian) and Madeline; great-grandchildren, Savannah and Sean; brother, Donald (Bonnie) LaBarre; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, 5:00-7:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at...

Delores Blosmore

Delores Blosmore

May 29, 2015

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Robert Johnston

Robert Johnston

May 28, 2015

Johnston, Robert Marvin Age 63, on May 28, 2015. Service Wednesday, 11 am at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Visitation one hour prior. Burial Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Wednesday, June 3, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Bradshaw Minnehaha Location 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Wednesday, June 3,...

Carol Perez

Carol Perez

May 28, 2015

Funeral Home Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406

Omar Ramos-Lopez

Omar Ramos-Lopez

May 28, 2015

An obituary is not available at this time for Omar Ramos-Lopez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mee Vang

Mee Vang

May 28, 2015

Service White Bear 4600 Greenhaven Dr White Bear, MN 55127 Saturday, June 13, 2015 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Cemetery Resurrection Hwy 110 @ Lexington Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Monday, June 15, 2015

Richard Franson

Richard Franson

May 27, 2015

Franson, Richard V. age 86 of South Minneapolis died peacefully on May 27th, 2015. Born February 14, 1929 in Little Falls, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Verner & Evangeline Franson; brothers, Michael and Gary. Survived by sons, Todd (Kathy), Tim (Elizabeth); daughter, Terri (Mark - fiance); granddaughter, Catherine; sisters, Vernelle Varno and Darlene Brandt; many nieces and nephews. Richard...

Tino Var

Tino Var

May 27, 2015

Var, Tino S. Age 28, of Saint Paul, passed away suddenly May 27, 2015. Preceded in death by grandfather, Lem Thor; grandfather Sweng Yorthyeam; and uncle, Thuon War. Survived by fiancAC. Sokha Mel, daughters Tianna Var-Mel and Taliya Var-Mel, soon to be born Baby Var-Mel, grandmothers, parents, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and many friends. He was a loving life partner...

Mary Pluim

Mary Pluim

May 26, 2015

Pluim, Mary Ellen nee: Schmoeckel, Smith Loving Mother-in-Law, Sister, Nana, and Friend Age 68, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's on May 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by husband, Arthur Pluim; parents, Leo and Dode Smith; aunts, Joyce and Phyllis; cousins, Jon, Joel, and Michael. Survived by sister, Nancy (Robbie Stair) Smith; Son's...

Donald Ervin

Donald Ervin

May 26, 2015

Ervin Donald James Age 81, on May 26, 2015 Retired State of Minnesota He was the strength of our family. Preceded in death by infant son, Dennis; mother, Helen Black. Survived by wife of 59 years, Dolores; children, Denise Ervin and Donald S. (Barb) Ervin; grandchildren, Deb Ervin, Sam Miller, Brandon Ervin, and Brianna (Seth) Brickley. Retired US Navy, serving...

Kenneth Jakes

Kenneth Jakes

May 26, 2015

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Emma Anderson

Emma Anderson

May 25, 2015

Emma Anderson Age 97, of Minneapolis. Passed away peacefully on May 25, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Dennis; one brother; and three sisters. Survived by children, Sandra (Keith) Scott, Karen (Jimmy) McGinnity, Denise (Stormy Shand) Anderson, Henry Anderson; grandchildren, Michael, Carla (Ted), Kevin, Kelly; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Logan, Danny, Sydney; siblings, Leona, Kenny, Delbert, Violet; many nieces, nephews, other relatives,...

Christopher Hoffmann

Christopher Hoffmann

May 24, 2015

Christopher Thomas Age 48, of Stillwater, MN After a month long struggle with acute myeloid leukemia and its side effects, our beloved Chris passed away peacefully on May 24, 2015 surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Karen (Tostrud) Hoffmann; son, Nick; daughters, Bridget and Hayley; parents, Tom and Michel Hoffmann; brothers, Jeff (Karen) and...

David Willerton

David Willerton

May 24, 2015

Willerton, David Bruce November 22 1944 - May 24, 2015 David was born in St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by parents Richard & Stella Willerton, brother Allen and sisters Twyla, Virginia and Deborah. Survived by wife, Ginger; daughter, Tracey (Larry); son, Bradley; brothers, Ronald, Rick; sister, Cindy; good friend, Pat Crawley; many nieces, nephews and friends. David worked as...

Helen Tako

Helen Tako

May 24, 2015

Tako, Helen "Neni" Sunrise: March 28, 1921 Sunset: May 24, 2015 At the age of 94. Helen was a long-time resident of St. Paul and most recently of Maplewood. Graduate of Washington High School, class of 1939. Retired from NSP following a career of over 40 years. Helen was an avid bowler and golfer. She also enjoyed playing cards, traveling,...

Wayne Schneider

Wayne Schneider

May 23, 2015

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 23, 2015, age 77. Preceded in death by his first wife, JoAnn. Survived by wife of 11 years, Talea; children, Amy (Russ) Purdy, Kay Schneider, Justin "Bucky" Will, and Jen (Kenny) Johnson; grandchildren, Emma, Mia, Madison, Jackson, Karsten, and Westen; siblings, Charlotte (Ron) Kostron, Kathy (Curt) Sigdestad, and Karen (Mike)...