Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Frances Larson

Frances Larson

Sep 14, 2014

Larson, Frances A. Age 80, of Mpls. Passed away suddenly on September 14, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Donald Larson and son, Thomas. Survived by children, Don (Marilyn), Glenn (Cindy), Jean (Dan) Dooley, Greg (Jackie), Tim, Sue and Annette (Mark) Quadling; grandkids, Heather, Tony, Tom, Cassandra, Erin, Bryan, Morgan, Allie, Olivia, Kyle, Brendan and Kendall; great-grandkids, Gwyn, Gabby, Gibson,...

Donald Harwell

Donald Harwell

Sep 14, 2014

HARWELL Donald F. Age 76 Of St. Paul Preceded in death by parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by sister, Jean Grube; brothers, George (Georgeann) and Richard; brother-in-law, Greg LaFavor; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Tuesday, September 23, 11:00 A.M. at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 499 Charles at Mackubin, St. Paul. Private interment. Visitation one hour prior to the...

John Edwards

John Edwards

Sep 13, 2014

Edwards, John B. Age 81 of Woodbury Peacefully called home on September 13, 2014 surrounded by his family. Survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Phyllis; children, Paul, Jonathan (Renee), Nathan (Darcie) and Gretchen (Mark) Stevenson; grandchildren, Alexander, Olivia, Drew, Erik, Jacob, Isaiah, Grace, Nicholas, Delaney and Joseph. Visitation Thursday, September 18th from 4-6PM with service at 6PM at...

Lyle Jensen

Lyle Jensen

Sep 11, 2014

Jensen, Lyle R. Age 81 of Mpls, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2014. Survived by wife, Carol of 62 years; daughters, Deborah LaChapelle (Randy Leaks) and Jodi Gilsrud (Jesse); grandchildren, Rachelle, Jesse and Kali; great grandchildren Rhianna, LaRina and Desra; siblings, Carl Jr., Alvin and Sandra. Service Tuesday 2:15PM with visitation starting at 1:30PM at LAKEWOOD CHAPEL, 3600 Hennepin...

Colleen Siebenaler

Colleen Siebenaler

Sep 11, 2014

Siebenaler, Colleen Rose Age 64, of Hastings Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, & friend passed away peacefully on Sept. 11th 2014. Preceded in death by mother Marie (Richard); sister Joyce; brother Teddy (Emma); sister Mary; sister Gerri (Bruce); daughter Melissa. She is survived by Duane (Debbie); daughter Tracy (Tim); granddaughters Brittany (Quentice), Jessica; great-grandson Avery and many nieces, nephews, friends...

Kevin Webster

Kevin Webster

Sep 10, 2014

Kevin passed away peacefully at home in Mahtomedi, MN on September 10, 2014 after a courageous and inspiring 19 month fight against pancreatic cancer. Survived by his wife of 32 years, Kim Webster; sons Jeff (Laura, son Bryson), Jason (Becky), parents Bill and Myra Webster, siblings Steve (Debbe) Webster, Barb (Mark) Stapleton, Kathy Ludtke and Craig (Terri) Webster; mother-in-law, Lorraine...

Rollin Berg

Rollin Berg

Sep 9, 2014

Berg, Rollin "Rollie" L. Loving Father & Grandfather Age 64, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully after a long battle with MS on September 9, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Audrey and Lloyd. Survived by children, Kari Anne and Dave; granddaughter; Ellie Grace; sister, Karen (Brent) Heinecke; brother, Wayne (Kris); niece, Kristina (Jon) Johnston; great-niece and nephew, Audrey and...

Jack Young

Jack Young

Sep 9, 2014

Young Jack G. Age 87 Passed away peacefully on September 9, 2014 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by brother, Wally and parents, Casey and Vera. Survived by his wife, Adelle of 55 years; son, Grant (Kim); daughter, Judy McCoy; grandchildren, Ty, Sophia and Eva. Jack served his country in the US Navy during WWII and graduated from the...

Patricia Walbridge

Patricia Walbridge

Sep 8, 2014

PATRICIA LEE WALBRIDGE Born January 11, 1945 in Milaca, MN Died September 8, 2014, Minneapolis, MN Patty Walbridge, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after suffering a stroke. Loved and missed by her children Lori Carlson (Traci Herman) of Minneapolis, Terry Carlson of Elk River, Tom (Joan) Carlson of Glenwood City, WI; grandchildren Mackenzie, Grant, Jacob, Tiana; sister Eloise...

Raymond Tarte

Raymond Tarte

Sep 7, 2014

TARTE Raymond Leo Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa Age 94, of Oak Park Heights Formerly of Hayward, WI. He will be sadly missed by wife of 72 years, Roselyn; daughters, Rachelle Swanson, Linda (Robert) Varing, Christine (Ian) Cheshire and Andrea (Michael) Leinfelder; grandchildren, Stephanie (Mark) Engen, Steven Varing, Meredith (Jamie) Boll, Janna (Juan) Barroso, Tamzin Tarte-Booth, Sonja (Phil) Hills and Andrew...

Herbert Strom

Herbert Strom

Sep 6, 2014

HERBERT EDWARD STROM Herbert Edward Strom died on Sept. 6, 2014 in St. Paul, Minn. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Jan. 2, 1929, he was the son of Edward Herman Strom and Ingrid Jacoba Strom, neAC. Bendixen. He attended PS185 and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1946. He earned his B.A. from St. Olaf College in 1950 and...

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Sep 6, 2014

Lee, Robert V. Age 87, of Oak Park Heights, Went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2014. Preceded in death by wife, Mary (1978) and wife, Barbara (2009). Survived by children, Pam Braun, Susan Pagh (Mike), Jody Fitzgerald (Kevin), Daniel Lee (Renee), Donald Lee, Robert Lee, Janet Lee, David Lee (Holly); stepsons, Jeff Lyon (Ruth), James Lyon (Lisa)...

Gary Franson

Gary Franson

Sep 6, 2014

FRANSON, GARY W. ATTN: MPLS PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES! Age 78, of Mpls. Died at Presbyterian Homes of Spring Park on Sept 6, 2014. Born Dec. 3, 1935 in Minneapolis to Verner & Evangeline Franson. Preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Franson, who was an "All City Athlete" from South High School. Gary is survived by his...

Rita Novak

Rita Novak

Sep 5, 2014

Novak, Rita Mae (Goebel) Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 5, 2014, age 68. Preceded in death by parents, August and Marge; brother, Bernie. Survived by husband of 49 years, Don; children, Mike (Kelli), Mark (Amy), and Jenni Walthall (Chad); grandchildren, Kayla, Nick, Mitchell, Brooke, Brady, Blake, Rachel, Riley, and Beau; siblings, Judy McCallum,...

Peter Niemczyk

Peter Niemczyk

Sep 3, 2014

PETER NIEMCZYK Age 75 Died on Sept. 3, 2014 in Las Vegas surrounded by his family, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on Oct 17, 1938 to the late Peter and Florence Niemczyk, he was raised in St Paul, attended the University of Minnesota, and embarked on a long and distinguished career with West Publishing Co. before leaving...

William Sprattler

William Sprattler

Sep 3, 2014

Sprattler, William "Bill" Passed away peacefully on September 3, 2014 surrounded by family. Survived by loving daughters, Jenna and Morgan; significant other, Helen Eddy; former wife of 25 years, Sandra; parents, Paul and Adeline; brothers, Paul (Audrey), Gordon (Patricia) and Jim (Karen); many nieces, nephews, loving relatives and friends. Employee of Daytons/Marshall Fields/Macy's for 27 years . An avid golfer...

Clifford Nelson

Clifford Nelson

Sep 2, 2014

Nelson, Clifford Eldridge Passed away September 2, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Anna and John; daughter, Sandra; sisters, Aileen, Viola, Kay, Faith; brothers, Ronald, Merwin, Leroy, and George. Survived by loving wife, Marguerite 'Marge'; sons, Steven (Elaine), Scott (Jennine); grandchildren, Justin, Olivia, Jordan, and Connor; sister, Fern (Secrest). Cliff graduated from Stillwater High School in 1953, worked at Andersen...

Kay Phernetton

Kay Phernetton

Sep 2, 2014

Phernetton, Kay R. Age 68, of St. Paul Passed away on September 2, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by children, Brad, Kyle, Myron, and Emily; 5 grandchildren; 3 siblings; and special extended family. Kay was born in Baldwin, WI and moved to Stillwater where he coached soccer and baseball. He was Scout Master and a proud Eagle...

Benjamin Freitag

Benjamin Freitag

Sep 1, 2014

Freitag, Benjamin R. Age 57, of Amelund, MN Passed away into the loving arms of his Savior on September 1, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Norman; brother, Frederick; father-in-law, Ronald Mahaffey. Survived by loving wife of 22 years, Marcia; daughters, Angela and Kristina (Robert Grafelman) Fink; grandson, Elijah; mother, Faye (Hubert Schiell); brother, Edgar, sister, Ladonna Kimes; brother-in-law, Tim...

Everleigh Yang

Everleigh Yang

Sep 1, 2014

Everleigh Yang Age 12 Everleigh passed away on 9/1/14 from recent complications with her Rett Syndrome. Born on January 21, 2002, Everleigh was a loving daughter to Charlee and Lasa Yang, and a loving sister to her younger brother, Riley, and her 2 older sisters, Lenina and Larissa. Although Everleigh was not as fortunate as other children blessed with a...