Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Father Jerry Fenton

Father Jerry Fenton

Nov 17, 2011

Fenton, Fr. Jerry F. Catholic Priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, November 17th, 2011, age 73. Survived by sister, Joan (Michael) Pine; nephew, Gregory Pine; and niece, Elizabeth Arora. Jerry served two years at the Church of Saint Pius X, White Bear Lake and two years at Blessed Sacrament Parish,...

Bradley Sporny

Bradley Sporny

Nov 16, 2011

Lt. Brad Sporny 21 year veteran of the MPD. Age 56 died peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his son, Steve (Jodi); daughter, Christina; mother, Genevieve; sister, Marlys; and his MPD family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at BASILICA OF ST MARY, Corner of...

Helen Hodge

Helen Hodge

Nov 15, 2011

Hodge, Helen L. Age 90 of St. Paul Passed away November 15, 2011 Preceded in death by her husband, Norman W.; great-granddaughter, Alicia Galdick; brothers, Ed and Art; and sister, Elsie. Survived by her sons, Norman A. (Marylou), Willard C. (Linda), Paul D. (Sandy) and Roger W. (Janet Schlussler); 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Marie Wadsworth; many nieces,...

Rita Johnson

Rita Johnson

Nov 14, 2011

Johnson, Rita Taylor Age 59 of White Bear Lake Passed away November 14, 2011 Preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeremy; brothers, Rollie and Roger. Survived by her husband, Mike; children, Michael, Shelly and Jesse James; grandson, Brandon Michael; sister, Regina Taylor, brothers, Randall P. and Mark A. Taylor; many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A Gathering of...

Dale Schafer

Dale Schafer

Nov 13, 2011

Schafer, Dale C. Age 94 of Lake Elmo Formerly of Long Lake Died on November 13, 2011. Preceded in death by wife Marian. Survived by daughter, Lisa (Tim) Conners; and grandchildren, Logan, Molly and Abby. Graveside Service Friday 10:45AM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. So. (meet in assembly area # 2). What a fascinating man who planted...

James Keavy

James Keavy

Nov 13, 2011

Age 79, resident of Mpls, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2011. Retired Mpls Police Officer after 24 years of service. Army Veteran of Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia and daughter, Theresa. Survived by children, David, Deborah and Melissa (Andrew) Galarneault; grandchildren, Brisly, Cameron and Patricia; foster children, Annmarie, Nicole and Tessa; and provided a loving home...

Barbara Beske

Barbara Beske

Nov 13, 2011

Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma Age 58, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 13, 2011 after living with breast cancer for the past 7 years. Preceded in death by parents, LeRoy "Ringer" and Virginia Bell; infant brother, Stephen Michael Bell; father-in-law, Robert Beske; and brother-in-law, Brad Beske. Survived by husband, Scott; children, Brian (Beth), Catherine,...

Mary Kaufmann

Mary Kaufmann

Nov 13, 2011

Age 85, of White Bear Lake Passed away on November 13, 2011 Preceded in death by husband of 59 years, William; sister, Marjorie Ramstad. Survived by sons, Mark (Renee) and Scott (Linda); brother, Richard Snell. Mary was a loving mother to her two boys. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 2:00 P.M. at SAINT MARY OF THE LAKE, 4690 Bald Eagle...

Shu Maung

Shu Maung

Nov 13, 2011

No obituary notice.

Noble Smith

Noble Smith

Nov 12, 2011

Smith, Noble E. Age 85 Passed on November 12, 2011 He was preceded by his parents. Survived by his loving wife, Mary C. "Kutch" (Walsh); daughter, Stephanie (Mike) Quinn; sons, Dan (Laurie), Steve (Judy), Dave and Donald "D.J."; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; special lifelong friends, Donald "Red" Loehr, Doug Black and preceded by John Splinter. Noble was born January...

Noble Smith

Noble Smith

Nov 12, 2011

Age 85 Passed on November 12, 2011 He was preceded by his parents. Survived by his loving wife, Mary C. "Kutch" (Walsh); daughter, Stephanie (Mike) Quinn; sons, Dan (Laurie), Steve (Judy), Dave and Donald "D.J."; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; special lifelong friends, Donald "Red" Loehr, Doug Black and preceded by John Splinter. Noble was born January 8, 1926 to...

Lynn Sandboe

Lynn Sandboe

Nov 11, 2011

Lynn Marie Sandboe nee Nelsen of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, after a brief battle with cancer, on November 11th, 2011, age 56. Survived by loving husband of 34 years, Rod; children, Becky Skweres and Holly (Chad) Wrich; grandchildren, Trentin and Eli; father, Walter Nelsen; siblings; other family; and friends. Memorial Service Tuesday, 5...

Jean Stenseng

Jean Stenseng

Nov 11, 2011

Stenseng, Jean Lois Age 89 ~ of Stillwater Died November 10, 2011 Jean was born December 31, 1921 in Star Prairie, WI. She attended St. Olaf College, graduated from U of M Nursing School and married Vernon Stenseng in 1946. Preceded in death by husband Vernon in 1975, Jean is survived by three children: Winslow (Susan), Harlingen, TX and Stillwater...

Richard Kieser

Richard Kieser

Nov 11, 2011

Age 64, of Minneapolis. Went home to the Lord on Friday, November 11th, 2011, Veteran's Day. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired employee of the VA Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and John; stepmother, Leona; brothers, William and Robert; niece, Kathryn. He is survived by his loving sister,...

Carlos Prado-Sanchez

Carlos Prado-Sanchez

Nov 11, 2011

no obituary

Florence Pihl

Florence Pihl

Nov 11, 2011

Phil, Florence E. September 10, 1920 - November 11, 2011 Beloved Sister & Aunt Florence retired from West Publishing. Preceded in death by parents, Isaac and Anna, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by sister, Lilly Anderson; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Friday, December 2, 2011 at 3PM at BRADSHAW, 1174 Payne Avenue. Gathering one hour prior to the...

Mary Califano

Mary Califano

Nov 9, 2011

Califano, Mary Ann Age 77 of St. Paul Passed away on November 9, 2011 Preceded in death by her husband, John; brothers, George and Bill. Survived by her daughters, Christine Califano and Susan (Michael) Kleiter; grandchildren, Heidi, Danielle, Joel, Erin, Charlotte, Diana, Steven and Katie; great-grandchildren, Calysta, Kristyn, Jackson, Quentin, Madison and Dominic; brother, Richard Sellner; sister-in-law, Mary Sellner; nieces,...

Nelson Jonnes

Nelson Jonnes

Nov 7, 2011

A memorial service for Nelson Jonnes, age 85, of Stillwater will be Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 3:30 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard. Family will receive friends following the service. Nels was born in Circleville, Ohio, the son, grandson, and great-grandson of physicians. He graduated from Circleville High School in 1944, and immediately enlisted...

Paul Stephenson

Paul Stephenson

Nov 7, 2011

Passed away on November 7th, 2011, age 74. Preceded in death by wife, Fran. Survived by children, Cindy Lyons, James (Melissa) Stephenson, and Christian Lyons; grandchildren, Angela, David, Dustin, Sheldon, Christopher, and Shelby. Memorial Service Friday, 11:00 AM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South...

Anita Stepan

Anita Stepan

Nov 6, 2011

"Kellie" - Loving Mother Grandmother & Great-grandmother Nee Kelson, age 92, of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 6, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Dewey & Verna Kelson; first husband, Harvey Hokanson and second husband, Leslie Stepan. She will be sadly missed by sons, James K. (Mary Beth), David G. (Christine); daughter, Susie Terdan; grandchildren, William...