Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Kathleen Selz

Kathleen Selz

Sep 7, 2025

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Kevin Kinzer

Kevin Kinzer

Sep 6, 2025

Kevin J. Kinzer, aged 62, of Blaine, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2025.He was preceded in death by his father, Adolph; brothers Philip and Jon; his son Hunter; and nephew Arthur Stephen.

He is survived by his son Dane and daughter Ashley as well as several grandchildren. His surviving siblings include six brothers, Brian, Jeffrey (Vilma), Paul (Wina),...

Sebastian J. Samuel Hernandez

Sebastian J. Samuel Hernandez

Sep 6, 2025

Sebastian J. Samuel Hernandez, known to most simply as “Sam”, passed away, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Stillwater, MN, on September 6, 2025, at the age of 95, being born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on January 20, 1930. He lived a long, full life marked by love, service, music and an unwavering fight for justice and human...

Neal Linnihan

Neal Linnihan

Sep 6, 2025

Neal Joseph Linnihan began in New Richland, Minnesota, on a small farm. He arrived to John Ambrose Linnihan and Alice Leone Jewison as the caboose on a long, lively train, sharpened, and shamelessly adored by his remarkable siblings: Colette, Maureen, Connie, Terry, and Dick.

From the jump, Neal treated life like a contest he intended to win and a story he...

Karen Mickelson

Karen Mickelson

Sep 5, 2025

Mickelson, Karen Kay

January 24, 1942 - September 5, 2025

Karen Kay (Svihel) Mickelson, 83, of Stillwater, Minn., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the early morning of September 5, 2025. An active and devoted Minnesota resident for over 60 years, Karen raised her family while supporting her community in myriad ways, including as a beloved middle school teacher for over...

Delores Ann Beatty

Delores Ann Beatty

Sep 4, 2025

Delores Beatty

Age 88 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, September 4th, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband Glenn Beatty; siblings Vernie, Helen, Harold, Ray, Marty, and Beck; and granddaughter Elizabeth.

She will be sadly missed by her children Vicki (Tim), Cindy, Teresa, and Lisa (Steve); 13 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild;...

James Schema

James Schema

Sep 3, 2025

Age 84, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully September 3, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, George and Dorothy. 

Survived by wife of 61 years, Sharon; daughters, Jodie (Joel) Monson and Rebecca; grandchildren, Sam Monson and Emily Monson; sisters, Kathy Dasovic and Cindy (Dan) Pince; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, humor, and his abilities...

Marlin "Butch" H. Hansen

Marlin "Butch" H. Hansen

Sep 3, 2025

Age 83 of Lino Lakes, MN passed away embraced by his loved ones on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Merling Hansen and Rose Carol (Jensen) Hansen; his three sisters, Gloria Rose McLean, Geraldine Joan Letourneau, Lois Ann Moroney; and his trusted canine friend, Coco.

He is survived by his ex-wife & lifelong friend, Ruth;...

Dennis McKean

Dennis McKean

Sep 3, 2025

Dennis A McKean

Age 84 of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2025.

He is preceded in death by wife Linda; parents Levi "Andy" and Hazel McKean.

He is survived by children Shawn (Sharon), Kelly, and Tracy (Kevin) Campeau; grandchildren Amanda Jacobson and Liam McKean; brothers Doug and Brian "Bumpy."

Dennis spent his career serving his community, retiring after...

Donald "Don" Joseph Norbin

Donald "Don" Joseph Norbin

Sep 2, 2025

Age 75, passed away on September 2, 2025, in Lake Elmo, Minnesota from the effects of Lewy Body Dementia.

Born on June 30, 1950, in Utica, New York. He pursued his education at Clarkson College, earning his BS in Civil Engineering. Don dedicated his professional life to a life-long career in public service. It was his work with the Metropolitan Waste...

Blong Vue

Blong Vue

Sep 1, 2025

Blong Vue, 53 years old, Saint Paul, MN, passed away on September 1st 2025 . Blong was born in Xieng Khouang, Laos. He is survived by his mother, Kathy Hang; father-Yangshao Vue; two sons, Brandon Blong Vue and Koua Michael Vue; three brothers; and seven sisters.

He loved to draw in his free time and loved to travel all around the...

Joseph "Jay" Gutenkauf

Joseph "Jay" Gutenkauf

Aug 31, 2025

Jay Gutenkauf, loving father, husband, grandfather, and dedicated physician, passed away August 31st at the age of 83. He was born in Brainerd, Minnesota, in 1941, and spent his formative years traveling the globe. His adventurous spirit was sparked early in life. He attended school in Japan and Pakistan while his father worked on government projects.

After graduating from Karachi American...

Allen Pape

Allen Pape

Aug 31, 2025

Allen Pape

Age 79 of New Richmond, WI passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Captain Dan Trudeau

Captain Dan Trudeau

Aug 30, 2025

Of Lake Elmo, passed away on August 30, 2025.

Dan was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Diane and Jim Trudeau. He was preceded in death by his father Jim. He is survived by his wife, Cherie; son, Joshua; step-children, Alexandra, Miranda and Nathaniel. He is survived by his mother, Diane Trudeau-Morgan; step-father, David Morgan, brother, Michael (Karen); brother, Ted;...

Mark Jens Keller

Mark Jens Keller

Aug 30, 2025

Age 71 of St. Joseph, Wisconsin, passed away on August 30, 2025.

Mark was born in Stillwater, Minnesota and raised in Bayport. His life centered around his family and the St. Croix River. He had a lifelong love for boating, camping, and fishing, often enjoying time on his boat, The Croix Scout. He also loved traveling, golfing, hunting, skiing, playing a...

Stephen Budge

Stephen Budge

Aug 30, 2025

Stephen Michael Budge of North Oaks, Minnesota passed away (or kicked the bucket as he would say) on August 30, 2025 at the age of 73. Steve lived life to the fullest despite multiple health issues, including interstitial lung disease which took us from him far too soon. Steve and the love of his life and best friend Mary (Kennedy),...

Dennis Carpentier

Dennis Carpentier

Aug 28, 2025

Dennis J Carpentier Jr.

Age 62 of Minneapolis passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025 after a year long battle with cancer.

Dennis is preceded in death by many close friends and relatives.

He is survived by his beloved daughter Ashley (Esha); the love of his life of over 27 years Jenie; parents Dennis "Butch" and Carole Carpentier; brothers Joe...

Thomas Kurtz

Thomas Kurtz

Aug 26, 2025

Thomas Harry Kurtz April 8th 1955 - August 26th 2025

Thomas H. Kurtz (70) passed away on August 26th in Hennepin County MN. Tom was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend who touched the hearts of many with his kindness and fun loving personality.

Born on April 8th 1955 he grew up in Minneapolis. In 1977 he became a hard working...

Lisa Anne Zachgo

Lisa Anne Zachgo

Aug 26, 2025

Age 57, of Stillwater, passed away August 26, 2025.

Born on July 5, 1968 to David and Patricia Becker, Lisa grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. She attended Holy Cross Lutheran grade school, West High School, Bethany Lutheran College, and the University of Minnesota. On July 31st, 2010 she married David Zachgo.

Lisa had a deep love for the outdoors and felt most...

Yolanda "Loni" Anderson

Yolanda "Loni" Anderson

Aug 26, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother & Grandmother Age 84 Woodbury, MN, Stillwater, MN, Long Key. FL, and Port St. Lucie, FL

Loni passed away on August 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband Ray of 62 years, sons Eric (fiancé Carrie Jones), Leif (Joy Arneson Walker), and daughter Heidi Adam (fiancé Phil Maughan); grandchildren Axel Anderson, John Paul Anderson, Anna-Lena Anderson, Kristof...