Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Julia Rockenbach

Julia Rockenbach

Oct 17, 2014

ROCKENBACH Julia R. (nee Schuster) Age 91 Formerly of St. Paul Passed away October 12, 2014 from complications of Alzheimer's and breaking her hip twice. Julia was a resident of Boutwell's Landing in Oak Park Heights for almost 12 years. Preceded in death by infant son, Tony Rockenbach; brother, Lawrence "Red" Schuster; sisters, Sue Ament, Veronica Gruenhagen, Lorraine Kowalski; and...

Judith Blair

Judith Blair

Oct 16, 2014

Age 62 11/10/1951 - 10/16/2014 Judy loved and supported her children, family, and friends. A kind person who was loved and needed by many. Humble and genuine. From St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents Jarvis and Bertha, son Nathaniel Jr., partner Nathaniel Sr. and nephew Dion. Survived by children Angelo, Nakia, Toma, Natasha (Gladstone), Tia, Daniel, April, and Ricky....

Kevin Fiske

Kevin Fiske

Oct 16, 2014

Fiske, Kevin Kirk Age 64, passed away October 16, 2014 from young onset Alzheimer's disease after living his entire life in overdrive. Born in Lakewood, Ohio on February 15, 1950, he was raised in Rocky River, Ohio and Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana with honors in leadership, sports and art and he attended...

Juana Fierro

Juana Fierro

Oct 16, 2014

Fierro, Juana Loving Mother Age 79, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 14, 2014. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Tom Fierro. She will be dearly missed by sons, Robert, Mark, and Perry; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; siblings, Augustine, Helen, Santos, and Delores, many extended family and friends. Longtime Vikings Drill employee. Mass of...

Luetta Croonquist

Luetta Croonquist

Oct 16, 2014

LUETTA "LU" CROONQUIST February 7, 1913 - October 10, 2014, of Stillwater, MN & Renton, WA. Luetta was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Robert, and her eldest son, Richard. Born in Stillwater, Lu lived there until 2003 when she & Robert moved to Renton, WA to live with her son, John. Lu's survived by: two sons,...

Robert Bergenthal

Robert Bergenthal

Oct 15, 2014

Robert Bergenthal Bob Bergenthal, formally of Eagle River, passed away Wednesday October 15, 2014. Bob was born January 9, 1930, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean; children, Katie Melander (Mike), Anne Burbach (Mike) and Rob Bergenthal (Kara); grandchildren, Sam, Brian (Sarah), Kevin, Megan, Lucy and Bo. Bob worked at Universal Foods...

F. Vifquain

F. Vifquain

Oct 15, 2014

F. Shirley Vifquain Age 82, of Mpls. Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; sister, Marilyn Dougherty; and brother, Richard Meyer. Survived by children, Chuck (Marsha), Brad (Laurie), Tobin (Mary), Vicki (Bob) Olson; and 6 grandchildren. Shirley was a spiritual person with a strong faith, and she loved music, painting and gardening. We will...

Margaret Husnick

Margaret Husnick

Oct 15, 2014

Husnick (Fest) Margaret A. Precious Wife, Mom, Grandma (DeDe), Great-Grandma and Great-Great-Grandma Went to her heavenly home on October 15, 2014. There to meet his pretty lady was her husband of 52 years, Joe; daughter, Jackey Steiner and son-in-law, George Steiner; parents, Anton and Gezella Fest; brother and best buddy, Tony Fast; sisters, Stella, Betty, Kate, Rose, Ann and Emma....

Michael Coolbroth

Michael Coolbroth

Oct 13, 2014

Coolbroth, Michael Age 71 Of Vadnais Heights Mike fought his cancer with courage and dignity but on October 13, after 6 years, Mike lost his battle. Survived by wife of 50 years, Betty; daughter Kelly (Ken), son Kyle (Jill) and grandchildren, Kelsey, Ryan, Sydney, Tony and Elena; sister, Dee Stratton (Jim); and brother Jack. Preceded in death by father James,...

Paul Moris

Paul Moris

Oct 12, 2014

Moris Paul L. "Skip" US Army Veteran - Korea Passed away surrounded by his family on Oct 12th at age 82. Preceded in death by parents Paul and Mary, daughter Sally, grandson Mark, and beloved dog Mercury. Survived by wife of 61 years, Rose; children, Mary Ostertag, Judy(Tim)David, John(Pam), Nancy (Jeff) Stener, Steve(Paula), Sue (Rick) DeGardner, Dan (Angie); grandchildren, Kate...

Dee Hallen

Dee Hallen

Oct 12, 2014

Dee Hallen, 1930-2014 N. Deloris (Hayes) Hallen (84) died Sunday, Oct. 12 in Stillwater, Minn. Having spent the day with her family, Dee passed away peacefully with Doug, her husband of 60 years, by her side. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, and as a caring and energetic grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be remembered...

Robert Zabel

Robert Zabel

Oct 11, 2014

Zabel, Gary R. Age 76 of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on October 11, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Robert L. and sister, Geraldine E. Holst. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Nancy; sons, Michael and David (Dana); mother, Delores E.; sister, Donna (Terry) Russell; brother, Allan (Polly); many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial...

Chester Aronson, Jr

Chester Aronson, Jr

Oct 11, 2014

Aronson, Chester C. Jr. "Chet" Of Hudson, Wisconsin formerly of Afton, Minnesota Died October 11, 2014 at age 92 years. He was surrounded with the prayers, love, and gratitude of his family: his wife of 68 years, Marcie; son, Steven (Nancy); daughter, Christine (Dean) Vaughn; and son, Robert; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Ruth...

Shirley Wariakois

Shirley Wariakois

Oct 9, 2014

WARIAKOIS Shirley Ann (nee Larson) Of Franconia, Minnesota Born in Cornell, WI on August 4, 1934, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 9, 2014. Shirley was an avid gardener, enjoyed playing the piano and volunteering her time with many projects. She sang in the choir at Christ Lutheran Church in Marine on St. Croix and was a...

Xue Vue

Xue Vue

Oct 9, 2014

Service Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Saturday, October 25, 2014 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Cemetery Elmhurst 1510 No. Dale St. St. Paul, MN 55117 Saturday, October 25, 2014 1:30 PM

Geraldine Halverson

Geraldine Halverson

Oct 9, 2014

HALVERSON Vergie (nee Jarchow) Age 85, formerly of Bayport Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 9, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Norman; daughter, Sally; granddaughter, Angela; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She will be sadly missed by children, Violet Thomsen, Norma Henning, Sharon Bibeau (Terry), Chuck (Nancy), Janet Lentz (Dave) and Lynn Haslup; 15 grandchildren;...

Lena Steele

Lena Steele

Oct 6, 2014

Lena Steele (Remackel) Age 91 Of Little Canada. Lena was recently residing at the Good Samaritan Home in Maplewood, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents, John & Julia Remackel, all of her siblings, her beloved husband, Howard George and her eldest son, Howard James. She is survived by her sons, Bernard (Linda) Steele, Dennis (Carol) Steele, John...

Jeri Barnes

Jeri Barnes

Oct 6, 2014

Private Service Funeral Home White Bear 4600 Greenhaven Dr White Bear, MN 55127

Kenneth Greiner

Kenneth Greiner

Oct 5, 2014

Kenneth Matthew Greiner Age 37, of Stillwater, passed away suddenly this past weekend. Preceded in death by half-brother, Robert. Survived by mother, Marian; brother, James and many friends. Ken will always be remembered for his sense of humor, his infectious laughter and his compassion for others. "May The Force Be With You" Rest in peace... A celebration of Ken's life...

Michael Lyons

Michael Lyons

Oct 5, 2014

Michael Allan Lyons passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014, after living with cancer for six years. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Mary Alice; daughter Molly (Ryan Bahrke); sons Matthew (Lisa Naughton), Timothy, and Colin (Lisa); and four grandchildren, Ilse Bahrke, Leah and Owen Lyons, and Lucy Lyons. The oldest of Daniel and Helen Lyons's children, he...