Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Lois Ortman

Lois Ortman

Dec 8, 2012

Ortman, Lois Elaine Finlay Born November 17, 1922 in Parshall, ND, grew up in Grand Forks, graduated from Grafton Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1944. Worked at The Grand Forks Deaconess Hospital as night supervisor. Moved to Minneapolis as a newlywed in 1949. A member of The First Church of God (Anderson IN). Preceded in death by her parents,...

Lois Bowers

Lois Bowers

Dec 6, 2012

Bowers, Lois Age 87, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully December 6, 2012 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN surrounded by family. Lois Irene Brekke was born April 24, 1925 to Oscar and Alma Brekke in Kenyon, MN. She graduated from Kenyon High School in 1943, then moved to Richmond, CA in 1944 to work in the shipyards during the...

Jane Doffing

Jane Doffing

Dec 6, 2012

Doffing, Jane Harriet September 12, 1919 - December 6, 2012 Jane Harriet Doffing, 93, Cottage Grove, (Lindstrom & Hastings) MN died Dec. 6, 2012 at Good Samaritan in Stillwater, MN. Jane was born Sept. 12, 1919, a daughter of the late George and Myrtle Crockett. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph A. Doffing, sons Robert Raths, Raymond...

George Silknitter

George Silknitter

Dec 3, 2012

Silknitter, George F. "#1 Sports Fan" Age 79, of St. Paul Passed away on December 3, 2012. Proud Shattuck graduate, class of 1952. Survived by nephew, Andy (Melissa) Knoepfler; niece, Sarah (Karl) Delong; niece-in-law, Mary Knoepfler; brother-in-law, Richard Lund; niece, Laurel Lund; great-nephews & great-nieces, Jack, Joe, Tom, Ellen, Justin, Chris, Kyle, & Amanda; and many good friends. A memorial...

Steven Schultz

Steven Schultz

Dec 3, 2012

Steven O. Schultz, 61, of Stillwater, MN, passed away on Dec. 3rd, 2012 at home, surrounded by his family after a 6-yr. struggle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Norma Jean Schultz and mother-in-law Lenore Larson. He is survived by his wife Deb, sons Christopher and Kevin and daughter Carolyn; brother Kurt, sister Mary...

Luciano Castor

Luciano Castor

Dec 3, 2012

Castor, Luciano Age 93 of St. Paul Died December 3, 2012 Luciano "Joe" Castor was preceded in death by his wife Mary and his son, John; sisters Dolores Martinez, Juanita Lopez, and Cecelia Aguirre. Survived by his children, Lucian "Boz" Castor, Mary Lou "Maria" Castor, Patti Tototzintle, Teresa (Phillip) Godfrey, and James (Valerie); grandchildren, Miguel, Maria Elena, Ricardo, Marisela, Alicia,...

Timothy Filiatrault

Timothy Filiatrault

Dec 3, 2012

Filiatrault, Timothy Duane 3M Employee Packers Fan Age 40, of Maplewood. Passed away on December 3, 2012 after a courageous battle with A.L.S. Preceded in death by sister, Carlone. Survived by loving wife of 18 years, Barb; children, Luke (14), Micah (12) & Simon (11); parents, Jim & Donna; brother, Dan; grandmother, Persis Vanderbilt; and many other family & friends....

Dolores Mollner

Dolores Mollner

Dec 2, 2012

Mollner, Dolores C. Age 88, of St. Paul On December 2, 2012 Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Johanna; and sisters Gertrude Dean (James) & Mary Jane Maurer (William). Survived by sisters, Elaine & Rita; and many nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, and great great nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, December 7, 2012 at...

Blanche Coppa

Blanche Coppa

Dec 2, 2012

Coppa, Blanche L. Age 86, of Bayport. Passed away December 2, 2012. Blanche was an active volunteer in support of many Veterans Service Organizations. Preceded in death by husband, Peter, Sr.; son, Peter, Jr.; and great-grandchild, Bailey. Survived by daughter, Claudine Schons; son, Rodger Coppa; grandchildren, Lynae, Lisa, Lori, Rodger, Jr., Aaron, & Paula; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Erin, Shannon, Thomas, Marissa,...

Daniel Barrientez, Sr

Daniel Barrientez, Sr

Dec 1, 2012

Barrientez, Daniel Age 55 of Mpls. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 12/1/12. Preceded in death by parents, Jesus & Dionicia; brother, Jesse; niece, Dominique. Survived by children, Daniel, Jr., Jesse, Tino, Tina & Vanessa; numerous grandchildren; siblings, John, Rico, Olga, Rosa, Viola, Diana, Delores; and special women in his life, Geri & Donna. Service Thursday, 11 AM at...

Ruth Larson

Ruth Larson

Dec 1, 2012

Ruth Bernice Larson Ruth passed away on December 1st surrounded by the love of her family. Ruth was born to Theodore and Anna (Gilbertson) Topper on January 2, 1920 in Barneveld, Iowa County, WI. Her family moved from the area and settled in the rural district of Menomonie, WI. It was then that she met her future husband, William. They...

Laura Wassather

Laura Wassather

Dec 1, 2012

Wassather, Laura A. Age 86, of Minneapolis. Passed away on 12/1/2012. Preceded in death by mother, Olga; husband, Harold; son, David; and grandson, Allen. Survived by daughters, Bernadette, Julie, & Ruth; son, Butch; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha...

Geri Hamrock

Geri Hamrock

Nov 30, 2012

Hamrock Geri Ryan A Beautiful and Talented Young Woman Passed away on November 30, 2012, age 16. Survived by parents, Cathy Ryan and Steve Hamrock; sister, Caitlin Hamrock. Service Sunday, 2:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Cty Rd 5), Stillwater. Visitation one hour prior. Geri loved music, science,...

Richard Juelich

Richard Juelich

Nov 29, 2012

Juelich, Richard Jerome Age 93 On November 29, 2012 Preceded in death by loving wife, Rosella and son, Ron. Survived by children, Richard (Renee), Randy (Carrie) and Rozlyn (David) Johnson; daughter-in-law, Sheila; grandchildren, Rochelle, Catherine, Richie, Andrew, Derek, Riley, Julia, Emily and Eric; many nieces and nephews. WWII Army Veteran. Longtime member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #10. Mass of...

Hartley Thomas

Hartley Thomas

Nov 28, 2012

Hartley Allen Thomas Captain of Our Family Died peacefully in our home on November 28, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Fred & Velma Thomas and brother, Philip Thomas. Loving and caring husband to Thora (Vonnie) Thomas; brother, Roger; children, Karen M. Auel (George), Paul G. Thomas (Katie), Kris J. Hilgert (Mike); grandchildren, Sarah, Joseph, Samantha, Emma, Hannah, Isaiah, Zachary,...

Margaret Polzin

Margaret Polzin

Nov 27, 2012

Polzin, Margaret Born 12-27-1929 in Creighton, MO, died 11-27-2012 in Mpls, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Ina Polzin; brother, Ray Polzin; and sister-in-law, Rowena Polzin. Survived by Gloria Schnakenberg (sister) and her husband Kenneth of Grandview, MO; Steve Polzin (nephew) of Republic, MO; Gina McGatha (niece) of Tulsa, OK; Valerie Nelson (niece), of Aurora, MO; Kevin Schnakenberg...

Marian Handevidt

Marian Handevidt

Nov 27, 2012

Marian Doris Handevidt (nee Wilson), 85 of St. Paul, formerly of Stillwater and Green Bay, WI, passed away on November 27, 2012 at home. During the 1940's and 1950's Marian was employed at the 3M research laboratories in St Paul. After a break to raise her family she had a second career in administration at Preble High School in Green...

Jack Petrie

Jack Petrie

Nov 26, 2012

Jack B Petrie, 60, of Stillwater, MN, passed away Nov. 26 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 17, 1952, in Pittsburg, CA, to Jack and Lorraine Petrie. Jack graduated from Michigan State University in 1974, and from Rush Medical School in 1981. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic in...

Baby Simmons

Baby Simmons

Nov 25, 2012

Traditional Native American Service Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Friday, November 30, 2012 10:00 AM