Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Ben Vono

Ben Vono

Mar 20, 2012

Vono, Ben Age 93, of Bayport Formerly of White Bear Lake Ben was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born in Curinga, Italy in 1918 and emigrated to the United States at age 3. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving primarily in Europe and North Africa. Ben and his family were charter members of Christ The King...

Muriel Lawson

Muriel Lawson

Mar 20, 2012

Lawson, Muriel Edith A beautiful soul has left us. Muriel Edith Lawson, 94, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on March 20, 2012. She was loved by all who knew her and a great blessing to her beloved family and countless friends and acquaintances over the years. Born in St. Paul, she lived most of her life in Minnesota and California...

Kenneth Phillips, Jr

Kenneth Phillips, Jr

Mar 19, 2012

PHILLIPS, KENNETH W., JR. Age 63 of Aitkin, formerly of Mpls. Passed away surrounded by family on March 19, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Kenneth, Sr; brother, Michael; and great-niece, Maya. Survived by sons, Kenneth, III (Jean) and Kelly (Jessica); grandchildren, Luke, Bryn, Cade and Aiden; mother, Beatrice; siblings, Cheri (Wayne) Wright, Patrick (Kathy), James, Lisa and David (Toni);...

Duc Nguyen

Duc Nguyen

Mar 18, 2012

Visitation Bradshaw Rice 1078 Rice St. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM Service Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street Saint Paul, MN 55117 Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:00 AM

John Slagle

John Slagle

Mar 18, 2012

Slagle, John Robert Loving Husband, Dad & Grandpa Age 60, of Lakeland, left us too soon, surrounded by his family after a 4 year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Cecilia; and brother, Daniel. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 38 years, Vicki (nee Trooien); sons, Michael J. (Arianne), Benjamin P. (Alicia) and...

Sophia Godbout

Sophia Godbout

Mar 17, 2012

Godbout, Sophia E. March 16, 1922 - March 17, 2012 The Butterfly Lady Surrounded by her loving family, Sophia fell asleep in the arms for her Lord one day after her 90th birthday. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Medric F. Godbout. Sophia is survived by her loving daughters, Yvonne Ermirio (Carlo "Tony") of Port Charlotte,...

Lucille Harris

Lucille Harris

Mar 16, 2012

No obituary Visitation Christ Lutheran Church 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Criox, MN Thursday, March 22, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Christ Lutheran Church 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Criox, MN Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:00 AM Cemetery Pine Lawn Cemetery Rapid City, SD Monday, March 26, 2012

Rodolfo Velazquez

Rodolfo Velazquez

Mar 16, 2012

Velazquez, Rodolfo Ricardo Joyful Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Friend and Mentor Rudy, age 62 of St. Paul died unexpectedly on March 16, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents Leopoldo and Victoria, his sister Roselia, his brother Roger, and Mother-in-Law Hortencia Suarez. He is survived by his wife Margarita; children Ricardo (Michael), Eddie (Cristin), Pavel (Arianna), Michaela; grandchildren, Nicholas, Santiago, Elsie...

Bertha Miller

Bertha Miller

Mar 16, 2012

Miller, Bertha (Berdie Hagen) age 66 of Stillwater passed away peacefully on March 16, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Laura Hagen, father, Bill Hagstrom, step-father, Bud Hagen and other relatives. Survived by her husband of 49 years, Don; daughters, Sonya Iverson (David) and Lori Taft (Jeremy); 6 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; brothers, Verne Hagstrom and Wally Hagen (Carol); sister,...

Earl Nystrom

Earl Nystrom

Mar 15, 2012

Nystrom, Earl W. February 27, 1921 March 15, 2012 Survived by: Wife of 68 years Elizabeth Jane CHILDREN David Nystrom Jacqueline Casey Jane Nystrom William Nystrom Rebecca Tharp Elizabeth Willson 12 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren Earl showed us hard work, integrity and perseverance can conquer all obstacles. Earl was a leader in industry and the community. His small machine shop grew...

Lois Rogers

Lois Rogers

Mar 14, 2012

Rogers, Lois D. Great-Grandmother Grandmother Golfer Lived a wonderful life of 90 years. Passed away on March 12, 2012 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph. Survived by sons, Dennis (Kathleen), Glenn (Cindy), Gary, and Joel (Cindy); grandchildren, Jeffrey (Rebecca) Rogers, Jenni (Andrew) Kulseth, Carlie, Cullen and Cori Rogers; 4 great-grandchildren. Graduate of Johnson High School class of...

Moana Teppen

Moana Teppen

Mar 14, 2012

Moana Kim Teppen 31, of St. Paul, MN Died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Born on March 25, 1980 in Apia, Western Samoa. She was the daughter of Joan (Ave'Lallemant) and Terry Teppen, sister of Lou (Katrina) Teppen and mother of Jarue Teppen. Moana will be remembered for her dear heart and giving spirit. We will miss you so much. Memorials...

Ruth Sullivan

Ruth Sullivan

Mar 14, 2012

Sullivan, Ruth M. Age 79 of Minneapolis, originally from Royalton, passed away on March 14th, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Louis & Josephine Posch. Survived by daughter, Rose Underhill (Robert); son, Joseph Sullivan (Celeste); grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua, Krystel & Robert; great grandchildren, Charolette, Cole, Grayson, Isabella & Tenley; siblings, Bob Posch (Chris) & Rita Sexton. Ruth retired after 33...

Lois Rogers

Lois Rogers

Mar 13, 2012

Visitation Bradshaw 1174 Payne Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55130 Wednesday, March 14, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Service Arlington Hills Lutheran Church 1115 Greenbriar St. Saint Paul, MN 55130 Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:30 AM Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Ave. So. Mpls., MN 55111 Thursday, March 15, 2012

Peter Michalek

Peter Michalek

Mar 13, 2012

Michalek, Peter Lorin Age 70 Maureen "Reeny" Age 66 Died together tragically 3/13/12. Preceded in death by son, Anthony. Survived by children, Lisa, Kimmy (Roger Ricker), Todd, and Teddy; 11 grandchildren; Reeny's siblings, Cheryl (Pete) Vickeras, Stephen (Bonne) Reichow; Peter's siblings, Ronnie (Buzz) Ruettimann, Maurice (Von) Michalek, Bob (Kathleen) Michalek, Debbie Frankot, many other family members and friends. Memorial Mass...

Thomas Bechthold

Thomas Bechthold

Mar 12, 2012

Bechthold, Thomas Age 52, of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully on March 12, 2012. Preceded in death by mother, Patricia. Survived by loving wife, Mary; son, Joel; daughter, Jennifer; granddaughter, Valerie; father, Lyle (Darlene); step-father, Dick; and siblings, John, Kathy (Connie), Scott (Denise) and Kim (Kevin). Lineman for Northern States Power Company for 30 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials in...

Doris Langevin

Doris Langevin

Mar 12, 2012

Langevin, Doris E. "Dorie" Age 88 of Shoreview Passed away March 12, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, John and brother, Ray Olson. Survived by grandniece, Carina (Scott) Sabelko; niece, Cindy (Jim) Noteboom; and sister-in-law, Gloria Ulbrichg. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, March 16 at ARLINGTON HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1115 Greenbrier Avenue, St. Paul. Visitation 4 to 7 PM...

Irene Daniewicz

Irene Daniewicz

Mar 12, 2012

Irene M. Daniewicz Age 94 Loving Mother and Grandmother Passed away on March 12, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph. Survived by children: John Daniewicz (Sue), Sue Chial (Thomas), Mark Daniewicz (Colleen), and Mary Cadry (Dean). She was a great mom and grandmother who will also be missed by her 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Also survived by...

Marcella Emerson

Marcella Emerson

Mar 11, 2012

Marcella V. Emerson Age 96 of Saint Paul - Passed into the arms of our Lord peacefully on March 11, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence, son, Roger, grandson, Daniel Becker, great-granddaughter, Maryah Tift. Survived by son, Dennis, daughter, Maryann Becker, seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren as well as many other family members and friends. Long time member of...

Gregory Esposito

Gregory Esposito

Mar 11, 2012

Esposito, Gregory age 40, passed away suddenly at home over the weekend. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bryan and Bernadette Daly; and uncle, Bryan, Jr. Survived by beloved daughters, Meghan Rose and Emma Jeanne of Fargo, ND; parents, Patricia and Ben Wofford of Hot Springs, AR; brother David (Terri); nephew Connor Esposito of Victoria, MN; aunt Barb (James) Brunner of...