Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Vernell Wirth

Vernell Wirth

Dec 24, 2010

Vernell Wirth, 85, of White Bear Lake, died December 24, 2010. Vernell, the only daughter of Hugo H and Leah Lanham Knutzen, was born April 11, 1925 on her grandfather Knutzen's homestead on Big Bordeaux Creek near Chadron, NE. She was raised on her parents' farm, also on Big Bordeaux Creek, but spent her high school years living with relatives...

Jamie Firesteel

Jamie Firesteel

Dec 23, 2010

Jamie Lee Firesteel 44 years young, surrounded by his family on December 23, 2010. Went to join his mother, Donna Jean and brother, Franklin Dean in the Spirit World. He is survived by brother, Richard (Pat); sisters, Becky (Jim), Joni, Lori, and Kelly; brother, Jay and sister, Donna Jr. (Kadima); 6 nephews, 13 nieces, and Mitakuye Oyasin, "all my relations"....

Alexander Thompson

Alexander Thompson

Dec 23, 2010

"Sandy" Age 90, died peacefully at home in Oak Park Heights, MN. on 12/23/2010. Born in Mpls and later living in Winnetka, IL and Alma, WI, Sandy attended Blake School and Yale University before serving in the US Army Air Force as a pilot in WW II. He was an executive and then CEO of LaCrosse Dredging Company for over...

Leigh Jewell

Leigh Jewell

Dec 22, 2010

Leigh Ferebee Jewell Age 84, Departed this life December 22, 2010. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, teacher and friend. Born July 3, 1926 in Norfolk Virginia. Daughter of Ora Kabrich Ferebee and Leigh Cason Ferebee. Leigh was a beloved only child with loving parents and large extended family. She graduated from Hollins College. She married Fremont H. Jewell in...

Patrick Cullinan

Patrick Cullinan

Dec 22, 2010

Age 58 of Lake Elmo Passed away at home on December 22, 2010 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. receded in death by father, Ray. Survived by loving wife, Colleen; Shane (Katie) Cullinan, Amber (Scott) Moseman, Harvey Brockman and Jenny Brockman (Troy Bergmann); mother, Norma; brothers, Jerry (Gail), Doug and Mark (Debbie); and many loving nieces...

Patrick Melvin

Patrick Melvin

Dec 21, 2010

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Donna Anderson

Donna Anderson

Dec 21, 2010

Anderson, Donna Mae Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma nee Ballard age 75 passed away surrounded by family on December 21, 2010. Survived by husband of 54 years, Dale; children, Kurt, Kevin, Brenda Kroschel, Adele Stelter and Kay Spychalla; 15 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and brother, Robert Ballard. Donna was a 10 year employee...

Alfred Smith

Alfred Smith

Dec 20, 2010

Smith, Alfred Glenn Beloved Husband, Father and Grandpa Master Gardener and Lover of Music Age 84, passed away peacefully December 20, 2010, surrounded by those who loved and cared for him. Al was born and raised in White Bear Lake. He was a three sport athlete in high school and carried a love of all sports with him throughout his...

Einar Christiansen

Einar Christiansen

Dec 19, 2010

Christiansen, Einar J. July 4, 1926-December 19, 2010 Beloved Husband & Father Survived by wife, Solveig; daughters, Susan (Phil) and Leslee (Joe). Einar will be deeply missed. To honor his request, a private family service will be held. Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street 651-489-1349

Pastor Nadeau

Pastor Nadeau

Dec 19, 2010

Retired Lutheran Pastor of Stillwater, age 72 Pastor Leonard James Nadeau passed away peacefully on December 19, 2010. Survived by Dr. Janice (Winchester) Nadeau his wife of 52 years; daughter Laurinda Nadeau, sons Michael (wife Amy), Mark (wife Margarita); son-in-law C. Brian Wetherby; honorary daughter Pastor Valerie Brown; grandchildren Bonnie, Devan and Brian Wetherby, Brandon Stevens, Maggie...

William Eberspacher

William Eberspacher

Dec 19, 2010

Eberspacher, William H. Jr. Age 96 of South Saint Paul Died December 19, 2010. Died peacefully surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters; survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary E.; children, Robert (Glennyce), Susan Larimer, Bruce (Sherry) and William (Denise) III; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Services 11 AM...

Leo Gehrig

Leo Gehrig

Dec 19, 2010

Gehrig, Leo J., M.D. Rear Admiral (Ret.) Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend and physician Age 92, passed away peacefully in his home in North Oaks, MN on December 19 with his wife Marillyn at his side. He is survived by his wife Marillyn of 66 years and their two sons, Gregory (Michelle) of St. Petersburg,...

Troy Colvard

Troy Colvard

Dec 19, 2010

Colvard, Troy A. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa Age 66, of Little Canada FLAG EMBLEM Preceded in death by parents, Troy & Eleanor (nee Nadeau). Survived by wife of 45 years, Jeanne; sons, Brian (Lisa), Keith (Raelynn), Bradley, and Kevin (Kim); 7 grandchildren; sister, Shirley Girard (Allen), Carole White (George); brother, Raymond (Maureen); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of...

Carl Falkowski, Sr

Carl Falkowski, Sr

Dec 18, 2010

Of Vadnais Heights 3/7/1923 - 12/18/2010 Retired St. Paul Police Officer, life-long member and past National Commander of the M.O.P.H., 1964-65 and former President of the Police Federation. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Jean; children, Pamela Jean, Carl Anthony, Jr., Carlene Wells (Dennis), Rita (Mattie), Paul, Francene Reiter (John), and Bonnie Rocchio (John);...

James Seymour

James Seymour

Dec 18, 2010

James A. Seymour of Minneapolis Passed away December 18, 2010 after a hard fought battle of eight years. He is survived by his wife, Deana of 9 years; daughter, Taylor; parents, Bill and Jackie Seymour and Dean and Debe West; 10 siblings, Bill, Jean, Bob, Chris, Chad, Nikki, Rose, John, Carol and Joe; best friends, Walt and Wiz; all of...

Ellen Mackinnon

Ellen Mackinnon

Dec 18, 2010

MacKinnon, Ellen J. Beloved Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma Age 93 of St. Paul's East Side Died peacefully December 18, 2010 Preceded in death by husband, Donald P. Survived by children, Anna Mae (Bob) Chambers, Marjorie (Steve) Shattuck, Virginia (Clark) Vier and Sharon (Smiley) Madison; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Carold Pihl; 2 sisters, Lilly Anderson and Florence Pihl;...

Shirley Freiberger

Shirley Freiberger

Dec 17, 2010

Loving Mom & Grandma Age 85, of Saint Paul Passed away peacefully December 17, 2010. Preceded in death by loving husband, Walter and daughter, Judith Hintz. She will be sadly missed by sons, Thomas (Gerianne), David (Robyn) and Steven (Patricia); son-in-law, Sterling Hintz; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy (Charles) Schneider; other family and friends Service Thursday, January 6, 2011,...

Mavis Bisek

Mavis Bisek

Dec 17, 2010

Bisek (Godeman), Mavis E. Age 75 of Woodbury died December 17, 2010. Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 21 at WOODBURY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7380 Afton Road, Woodbury. A gathering of friends and family will be 5 to 8 PM Monday, December 20 at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Co Rd 5),...

Alfred Acker

Alfred Acker

Dec 17, 2010

Age 93, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 17, 2010. Preceded in death by wife, Eleanora. Survived by children, Mary (Marv) Kuechle, John (Gayle), Barb and friend, Curt, Tim (Kim), Don (Sue), Carol Lee; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10:30 A.M. at CHURCH OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT,...