Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Heather Foster

Heather Foster

Apr 30, 2011

Age 58 of Mpls died April 30, 2011. Survivors include her brother, Mike Crandell; sisters, Laurel Lutsey and Melody Foster; niece, Rachael James and nephew, Brian Lutsey. Memorial service 11 AM Tuesday, May 10 at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South 612-724-3621

Ernest M.D.

Ernest M.D.

Apr 29, 2011

Sowada, Dr. Ernest Joseph Age 97, of St. Paul Died Friday April 29, 2011 He was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Rose Sowada, 11 siblings, and son, Mark. He is survived by former spouse, Dr. Dorothea P. Sowada, sons, Ernie (Judy), Jeff (Ronda), John (Diana); daughters, Elizabeth Linner (Robert) and Mary Lapham (Scott); 9 grandchildren; 5...

Dorothy Shavinsky

Dorothy Shavinsky

Apr 29, 2011

Preceded in death by parents, Isaac Shavinsky and Thelma Ramsey; and sister, Daryl Shavinsky. She is survived by 2 daughters, Delora (Charles) Wade and Susan Sillanpa; 2 grandchildren, Autumn (Alex) Chalmers and Jennifer Wallenberg; 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, David and Dale; 1 sister, Deloria (Richard) Shavinsky-Clay; and many other relatives, friends and admirers. Service Monday, 11:00 A.M....

Michelle Simon

Michelle Simon

Apr 28, 2011

Simon, Michelle C. In Loving Memory of Wife and Mother Suddenly on April 28th, 2011. Survived by husband, Bill; children, Tom, Jessica, Drew, Tara, Nakole, Shanna; parents, Bill and Jean; 4 grandchildren; and her dog, Chili. "We will always be with you. You are our greatest blessing" Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10:30 A.M. at the CATHEDRAL OF ST PAUL....

Mary Larson

Mary Larson

Apr 28, 2011

Larson, Mary Lou (nee Haakinson) Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister Age 72 of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In partnership with George, her husband of 54 years, they built a successful business, Larson Diesel Service. Preceded in death by parents, Everett and Shirley. Survived by loving...

Dorothy Crawford

Dorothy Crawford

Apr 28, 2011

nee O'Neal Age 89, of Houlton, WI On April 28 th , 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer. Survived by children, Sharon Ridgway (Steve), Jim Menter (Bobbie), Ricky (Brenda), Marsha, Michael (Judy); step-daughter, Mary; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild; and sisters, Mary Lois MacDonald and Barbara Ross. Memorial Service Tuesday, 11:00 A.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve...

Arnold Buehler

Arnold Buehler

Apr 28, 2011

Buehler, Arnold H. Of White Bear Lake, Age 96 Died April 28, 2011 Preceded in death by wife June, son Larry, sisters Ruthe (Buehler Quast Dove) and Esther (Buehler Christensen). Beloved Uncle of nephews Craig Christensen, Victor Quast, Lynn Quast, Robert Christensen and Roy Christensen; nieces Mary Stienhauer and Adele Chevree. Member of International Union of Painters, Council #82 Memorial...

Dorothy Heppner

Dorothy Heppner

Apr 27, 2011

(Jereczek and Thompson) Age 86 of Little Canada On April 27 th , 2011. Preceded in death by husbands, Charles & Elmer, sons, Donald & Thomas Thompson, brothers, Gordon & Jerome Jereczek and sister, Agnes LeTendre. Survived by brothers, William (Carol) & Eugene Jereczek; children, Carol Thompson, Cathe (Woodie)Wilson, Gary (Barb) Thompson, Pamela Thompson and Paddy...

Genet Abdissa

Genet Abdissa

Apr 26, 2011

No obituary notice.

Mary Eberspacher

Mary Eberspacher

Apr 25, 2011

Eberspacher, Mary Elizabeth Age 92 of South St. Paul Died peacefully in God's care on April 25, 2011 at the Gables Boutwells Landing, Stillwater, MN. Preceded in death by husband, Bill "Buver" and parents. Survived by children, Robert (Glennyce), Susan Larimer, Bruce (Sherry) and William III (Denise); 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's...

Gregory Seftick

Gregory Seftick

Apr 24, 2011

Seftick, Gregory M.D. Much Loved Son, Brother, and Friend. Died during the night of April 16 - 17 in an avalanche in the beautiful Teton Mountains. He touched many lives and packed a lot of living into his 31 years. Preceded in death by grandparents Michael and Jane Seftick, Merrill Hanson, and Michael Drazich. Survived by the love of his...

William Irrgang

William Irrgang

Apr 23, 2011

Of Stillwater 1947-2011 Passed away surrounded by family on April 23, 2011. Preceded in death by mother Helen Olson. Survived by wife Marie, father Lyman, son Mitch (Amanda), daughters Melissa (Ben) Line and Amanda (Josh Slack); stepsons Brian (Kim) Holen, Kyle (David Bedrin) Holen, stepdaughter Shelley (Jon) Eisele. Also survived by brother, Robert (Brenda) Barnes, sisters Barbara (Larry Grotewiel) Rathoff,...

Jean Millin

Jean Millin

Apr 22, 2011

Age 88, of St. Paul Passed Away 4/22/11 She was preceded in death by her husband, James, and by her first husband, Erwin F. Rauser, Jr. in 1970; her parents Hugh & Ruth Debney and brother William. She is survived by her sister, Mary; and 3 children, Peter Rauser, Jon (Sandra) Rauser and Deborah (Michael) Peters; 2 grandchildren, Hannah and...

David Pederson

David Pederson

Apr 22, 2011

Age 71, of Brooklyn Park, owner of Donlyn Manufacturing Corporation in Fridley, MN. An honest and well respected businessman. Member of Servant of Christ Lutheran Church, David passed away peacefully on April 22, 2011 after a courageous 3 year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard J. and Dolores E. Survived by loving wife of...

Teresa Orsello

Teresa Orsello

Apr 22, 2011

Orsello, Teresa B. Age 95 of St. Paul Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother Died April 22, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis, infant daughter, Nancy, brothers, Joseph, Ralph and Albert; and sister, Mary. Survived by children, Albert (Jennifer), Mary (Rick) Feider and Richard (Dyan); grandchildren, Delia (John) Winter, Sophia and Christopher Orsello, Louis, Jonathan and Mary Feider and...

Madeleine Thayer

Madeleine Thayer

Apr 21, 2011

Age 83

4/21/2011

Resident of Park River Estates in Coon Rapids for the past 12 years. Born 12/15/27 in St. Paul to Richard and Felicity Carlson. Graduated from Johnson High School in 1946. Married Richard Thayer at St....

Helen Wright

Helen Wright

Apr 21, 2011

Age 105

Helen Marie Wright, a resident of Sholom Home East, and from 1989 until November of 2009, a resident of Becketwood, 4300 West River Parkway in Minneapolis. She was born July 8, 1905 in Red Lake Falls, MN. The youngest of 7 daughters...

Woody Balsimo

Woody Balsimo

Apr 20, 2011

Balsimo, Woody Age 57 of Afton Beloved Son, Husband, Father & Grandpa Died unexpectedly April 20, 2011. Preceded in death by his father, Richard, brother, Tony and son-in-law, Thom. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Cyndi; daughter, Naomi; grandchildren, Jude, Hailey and Adam; mother, Ellie; siblings, Donna (Tony), Richard, Linda (Larry), Ted (Ann), Rosa (Rick), Haunani (John), Joe (Kat),...