Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Randal Scot Swanson

Randal Scot Swanson

Feb 2, 2026

Randal (Randy) Scot Swanson, age 64, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away at home on February 2nd, 2026.

Randy was born May 30, 1961, in Rush City, Minnesota, to Carl Richard Swanson and Roberta Lois Swanson as the firstborn of four children.

Randy graduated from Charlotte High School in Michigan in 1980 and went on to earn a B.A. in English...

Paul V. Sundquist

Paul V. Sundquist

Feb 2, 2026

Paul Victor Sundquist, age 82, passed unexpectedly into the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2026 at Regions Hospital, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born January 20, 1944 in Hibbing MN.

Paul will be remembered for his gregarious personality, zest for life, deep love for his family, and unwavering faith. His life was marked by devotion—to God, to those...

Larry W. Erickson

Larry W. Erickson

Jan 31, 2026

Larry W. Erickson, age 80, of Woodbury MN, passed away on January 31, surrounded by family and friends at United Hospital in St. Paul from complications following bowel obstruction surgery. He was born on 09/07/45 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Jean (Buesing) Erickson, parents Leonard and Lorraine (Hannegraf) Erickson, and his brother Lon Erickson.

Survived by...

Constance Theodosia Graham

Constance Theodosia Graham

Jan 30, 2026

Constance "Connie" T. Graham nee JacksonAge 99 years, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on January 30th, 2026. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1944, was a Registered Nurse at Charles T. Miller and United Hospitals. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church and a life long resident of the Rondo Community. Funeral services will be held...

Mary Flora Kiester

Mary Flora Kiester

Jan 30, 2026

Mary Flora Kiester

Age 86 of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30th, 2026, with her family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Margaret Shaw.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 60 years Chuck; children Pastor Sue (Dave) Grinde, Michael, Nancy Scovill, Margy (Eric) Butala, and Grandchildren Emily,...

Betty Pauline Kaphingst

Betty Pauline Kaphingst

Jan 29, 2026

Betty Pauline Kaphingst, Age 97, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026

She is preceded in death by parents, Kathryn and Harry Petersen; brothers, Gordon and Roy; and husband of 54 years, Ed Kaphingst.

Survived by son, Rick Richardson; grandchildren, Jesse (Kelley) Richardson, Ryan (Andrea) Richardson, and Sheena (Justin) Piel; great grandchildren, Avery (Jill), Breck, Devin, Max, and Lila. Also her large neighborhood...

Pauline "Penny" Joy Huonder (Garrison)

Pauline "Penny" Joy Huonder (Garrison)

Jan 29, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our cherished Pauline Huonder on Thursday January 29th, 2026.

Survived by her husband, Kenneth Huonder, who she has shared her life with and loved for over 40 years. She will remain in the hearts of her children, Jeff Kiggins (Jennifer), Misty Grammas (Dean), Nicole Walsh (Todd), and their children, Tony Farrell...

Princeton Cozell Reynolds

Princeton Cozell Reynolds

Jan 28, 2026

Princeton Reynolds, age 13, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and passed away on January 28, 2026. He was a very kind, loving, intelligent, & courageous son, brother, grandson, nephew, & cousin! He cherished spending time with family, enjoyed playing basketball, but his passion was gaming. Princeton will always be remembered for his warm hugs & infectious laughs, but most of...

Evangeline May Schroeder

Evangeline May Schroeder

Jan 28, 2026

Evangeline M. Schroeder (nee Songstad)

“Vangie”

Born July 7, 1930

Of Oak Park Heights, formerly of Roseville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and in the wonderful care of Beyond Hospice, The Pillars Hospice Home and Lakeview Hospice. 

Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert J. Schroeder and her grandson Collin; survived by children Julie Knuths (Jay); Robert, Jr. (Cyrena); Debra...

Gary Richard Hudson

Gary Richard Hudson

Jan 27, 2026

Gary Richard Hudson passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2026, in Stillwater, Minnesota. He was born on July 26, 1946, in Stayton, Minnesota to Richard and Lois (Pommier) Hudson.

Growing up in Currie, MN, Gary enjoyed playing sports, boating, waterskiing and most of all picking on his three younger siblings.Gary was a proud Army Veteran who served his country...

Todd Howard Hedenstad

Todd Howard Hedenstad

Jan 26, 2026

Todd Hedenstad, 68, passed away on January 26, 2026. Born on June 10, 1957, Todd was someone who meant a lot to many and everything to his family.

Todd had a great sense of humor and could always make people laugh, whether it was with a quick comment, a dry one-liner, or just his way of seeing things. He was...

Maria Manuela Perez

Maria Manuela Perez

Jan 25, 2026

Born: July 1, 1928

Died: January 25,2026

Manuela M Perez, was born in Falurrias, Texas in the family ranch. Manuela passed away peacefully at Regions Hospital surrounded by family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and 6 generation great-grandmother of 199+. Sister and friend. Manuela is preceded by her husband Seferino Perez, sons Juan, Robert Perez, daughter Manuela (...

William "Bill" Erl Tucker

William "Bill" Erl Tucker

Jan 24, 2026

William "Bill" Erl Tucker of Stillwater, MN passed away on Jan. 24, 2026. Bill was a hardworking and gifted man who cherished his family and who will be heartfully missed as he sails off one last time into the sunset.

Bill was born on January 11, 1941 in South Elgin, IL to Sidney and Lurae Tucker. He was the second of...

Brent Scott Jurkovski

Brent Scott Jurkovski

Jan 23, 2026

Brent Scott Jurkovski, a 50-year-old resident of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on January 23rd, 2026, in a tragic and unforeseen snowmobile accident while on a family trip to Wisconsin. Brent was a dedicated and influential individual throughout his life, who served as a guiding force within his family.

He embodied the family's core values, which included:

"Work Hard, Play Harder."

"Drive Fast, Take...

Charlton "Chuck" Dietz

Charlton "Chuck" Dietz

Jan 23, 2026

Chuck was born in Le Mars, IA January 8, 1931. His parents were Clifford and Mildred Dietz, he had a brother, Richard Dietz. They moved to Cannon Falls, and then to Mankato where he graduated from Mankato High School in 1949.

He met Dottie Lange while working on the high school newspaper. She was the editor, he was a reporter. They...

Margaret Elizabeth Sorensen

Margaret Elizabeth Sorensen

Jan 23, 2026

Margaret Elizabeth Sorensen passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at Langton Shores in Roseville, Minnesota, at the age of 94.

She is survived by her children: Chris (Steve) Thiers, Scott (Julie), and Kirk (Peggy); grandchildren Jaclyne (Chris) Jandro, Ashlee (Sean) Doheny, and Sarah (Ellie Steiner) Sorensen; and great-grandchildren Kaiden, Shawn, Archie, and Maddie. She is also survived by many loving...

John Thomas Patrick Wiklund

John Thomas Patrick Wiklund

Jan 22, 2026

John Thomas Patrick Wiklund, known to family and friends as Tom, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 22, 2026. He was 82.

Tom was born on October 14, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, to Myron and Betty Wiklund. A standout athlete, he excelled in baseball, basketball, and golf. He especially enjoyed teaching his daughter to play tennis at an...

Betty Jane (Lindquist) Dallman

Betty Jane (Lindquist) Dallman

Jan 22, 2026

She is survived by children Janet (Bruce) Johnson of Apple Valley, Jerry of White Bear Lake, Carol (Paul Cousin) of St. Paul, and Sally (Craig) McCarney of Princeton, eight grandchildren, sister Marilyn Kirkness of Nampa ID, and nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by husband, Jack and brothers John and Robert. Betty was born in Minneapolis to Arthur and...

Virginia "Ginny" Wirtz

Virginia "Ginny" Wirtz

Jan 22, 2026

Virginia M. "Ginny" (Senicka) age 89, of Savage, MN, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026. 

Preceded in death by husband, Martin "Bud" and sister, Joanne Maloney.

She will be sadly missed by her sister, Mary (Richard) Silvestri; her children, Marty (Diane), Michael, Jean (Dan) McGinness/Hoyt; grandchildren, Marty (Cati), Tara (Joe), Amy (Michael), Katie (Jake) and Zach (Jessie); great-grandchildren, Marty, Emma, Wesley,...

Robert Ward Jr.

Robert Ward Jr.

Jan 22, 2026

Robert Ward Jr. July 14, 1932 - January 22, 2026Robert "Bob" Ward, affectionately known to all as "Grand Daddy," peacefully completed his long and storied journey on January 22, 2026, at the remarkable age of 93.

​A true survivor and a proud veteran of the Korean War, Bob was a man who truly "saw and done it all." He carried...