Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Myrna Brown

Myrna Brown

Oct 3, 2015

Brown, Myrna Marilyn (Chial) Age 84, lifelong resident of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully at dawn on October 3, 2015, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by husband Malcolm and all of their children. She lived with grace, and chose to treat everyone with respect and kindness. She had an enduring sense of humor: yes, that was her in the...

Roger Benson

Roger Benson

Oct 1, 2015

Benson Roger Glenn 1936-2015 Age 79 Died October 1, 2015 peacefully at The Gathering at Boutwells. Roger is preceded in death by wife, Glorianne (Rydeen) Benson; parents, Gilbert J. Benson and Lydia B. (Wolf) Benson and his brother, Earl (Arlene) Benson. He is survived by his sons, Mark (Tammy) of Blaine; Robert (Lisa) of Oak Park Heights; granddaughters, Stephanie, Lydia...

Edie Johnson

Edie Johnson

Sep 30, 2015

Johnson Edythe "Edie" Age 72, of Stillwater Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Esther; nephew, Kurt Berg. Survived by husband of 49 years, Gary; daughter, Kara (Rob) Reich; grandchildren, Robby and Hailey; brother, Lloyd (Jackie) Berg; niece, Wendy (Al) Liotta. Retired from Hilltop Elementary after 39 years teaching 2nd grade. Service Tuesday, 11:00 A.M. at ST. ANDREW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH,...

Gerald Lokowich

Gerald Lokowich

Sep 29, 2015

LOKOWICH Gerald "Jerry" Long-time Rice Streeter Died September 29, joining his sister, Joan Fasciana. Survived by wife, Janet (Jillinek); siblings, John (Andy), Mark (Sandy), Barbara Kranz, Mary Daly; brother-in-law, Gene Fasciana, several nieces, nephews, family, friends. A Korean War veteran and long-time employee of Deluxe Check Corp, Jerry enjoyed traveling. Special thanks to Health Partners Hospice Team Ten. Mass of...

Ila Eliason

Ila Eliason

Sep 27, 2015

Eliason, Ila J. 'Peaches' Age 83, of Minneapolis Passed away on September 27, 2015 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Clary 'Bud'; son, Kevin; siblings, Duane, Dale, and Ina. Survived by daughters, Lynae, Cheryl (John) Eischen, Valerie (Mark) Gusaas; daughter-in-law, Karie; grandchildren, Chad, Rachel, Brock, and Molly; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Eileen Woell and Dwight Howard and many, many...

Karl Neumeier

Karl Neumeier

Sep 26, 2015

Neumeier, Karl Edwin June 23, 1922- September 26, 2015 Karl passed away with his family by his side on September 26, 2015, at the age of 93. Karl was born in Stillwater, MN to Karl G. and Pauline Neumeier. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1940, the University of Minnesota in 1943 with an Aeronautical Engineering Degree and received...

Lyle Gibson

Lyle Gibson

Sep 26, 2015

Gibson, Lyle 'Big Red' Age 88, of White Bear Lake Passed away on September 26, 2015 in Stillwater, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Freda Gibson; siblings, Alice, Virginia, Lavina, Nettie, Kenneth, Thomas and James. Survived by wife of 62+ years, Ruth; children, Dwight, Linda (Rick) Kulla; grandchildren, Ashley (Rob) Grove, Mallory; great-grandchildren, R.J. and Dax; siblings, Walter...

Phyllis Wodrich

Phyllis Wodrich

Sep 26, 2015

Visitation Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Wednesday, October 7, 2015 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Service Bradshaw Minnehaha Location 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Wednesday, October 7, 2015 1:30 PM

Roberto Villegas Jr

Roberto Villegas Jr

Sep 25, 2015

VILLEGAS Roberto, Jr. Of St. Paul, MN Passed away on September 25, 2015. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Leobardo Villegas; maternal grandparents, Jerry & Kathy (Richardson) Doten. Roberto leaves his father, Roberto Sr.; mother, Jodi Villegas (Doten); sisters, Malinda, Malissa, Malicia; brother, Raymond, and several nieces and nephews. Known for his positive outlook on life and sense of humor....

Robert Hinz

Robert Hinz

Sep 24, 2015

Hinz, Robert J. (Bob) Born September 7, 1947. Died September 24, 2015. Bob lived his life to the absolute fullest. It's fitting that he left us in the fall, his favorite time of the year. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and virtually every sport. He loved spending time with his wife of 45 years, Linda, his two children John (Jamie) and...

Bertha Monegan

Bertha Monegan

Sep 24, 2015

Visitation St. Olaf Lutheran Church 2901 Emerson Avenue North Minneapolis, MN Friday, October 9, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service St. Olaf Lutheran Church 2901 Emerson Avenue North Minneapolis, MN Friday, October 9, 2015 11:00 AM Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55450 Friday, October 9, 2015 1:05 PM

Lowell Rieks, Jr

Lowell Rieks, Jr

Sep 23, 2015

Rieks Jr. Lowell J. Of Lake Elmo Left earth to meet Jesus face to face on September 23, 2015 at the age of 73, after a brave battle with brain cancer. Survived by his wife, Bev, of 45 years; daughter, Julie (Brett) Andrich; daughter, Jill (Mike) Strobel; grandsons, Charlie & Ryan Strobel. A Harding east-sider. Proud United States Marine. Charcoal...

Norbert Kazeck

Norbert Kazeck

Sep 23, 2015

Norbert Kazeck passed away at age 88 on September 23, 2015 in St. Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Emmy; and his sister, Waltraut Simonet. Norbert was an Air Force veteran of both World War II and Korea, an avid baseball and country music fan. However, nothing surpassed his love of horses. Both he and...

Grant Engen

Grant Engen

Sep 22, 2015

ENGEN Grant W., Jr. Age 85 Formerly of Birchwood, WI Passed away peacefully on September 22, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Marge. Survived by children, Heather Boston, Deborah (Tom) Wilkens and Grant J. Engen; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Private family services. Interment Long Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Sarona, WI. Private...

Bonnie Nyblom

Bonnie Nyblom

Sep 21, 2015

Nyblom Bonnie R. Age 86 Of Vadnais Heights, MN Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 21, 2015. Survived by children, Larry (Janice), Nancy (Robert) Kenny, Randy, and Terry (Sharon); 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Earl and daughter, Patty Jo. Bonnie enjoyed volunteering at local organizations. Service Friday 11AM at...

Lorraine Krob

Lorraine Krob

Sep 21, 2015

Krob, Lorraine Ida (nee Brady) Of Hopkins, formerly of Cass Lake and Austin, MN, died September 21, 2015 at the age of 88. Lorraine was born to Frank and Hulda (Scheel) Brady on February 23, 1927 at the family homestead near Alexandria, MN. Lorraine was baptized into the Lutheran faith (Missouri Synod) as an infant. The family later moved to...

James Gardner

James Gardner

Sep 19, 2015

GARDNER James (Jim) Age 49 Loving husband, father, grandfather Died unexpectedly September 19. Preceded in death by father, William Gardner; nephew Luke Sievers. Survived by wife of 27 years, Rejean; sons, Jerrid (Elise) & Todd; granddaughters Sophie, Evelyn & Rosalie; mother, Karen Mclaren; sister, Shannon (Gardner) Engstrom & Melissa (Andy) Dosch; nephew Mark Sievers. Jim enjoyed hunting, golf and tinkering...

Eleanor Mample

Eleanor Mample

Sep 18, 2015

Mample Eleanor "Ellie" Age 98, of White Bear Lake On September 18, 2015 Preceded in death by grandson, Dwayne Allen. Survived by children, David (Kathy), John (Janet), Mary (Dean) Shawbold, and William (Joan); grandchildren, Kelly, Paul, Molly, Jody, Jeff, Julie, Michael, Sheri, Laura, and Jenny; great-grandchildren, Allie, Aaron, Dillon, Christopher, Ellie, Tamara, Jake, Hayley, Tyler, Carly, Cody, Ashley, Yalania, Davonte,...

Lu Le

Lu Le

Sep 18, 2015

LA� Van LA� Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on September 18, 2015. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Xuan Thi Tran. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Phuoc Thi Nguyen; children, Van (Hoa), Thuan (Oanh), Hung (Liisa), Duong (Jennifer), and Dung (My); 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Service Thursday, 1:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800...

Barbara Bennett

Barbara Bennett

Sep 17, 2015

Bennett, Barbara Age 65 of White Bear ("Go Bears") passed away at home on September 17, 2015. Barb was a Special Education Teacher for Minneapolis Public Schools and retired after 33 years of service. She will be missed by her daughter Lindsey Almer (Jason Harry); granddaughter Annie "Bananie" Bennett Harry; and loving partner of 20 years Charlie Westman. She was...