Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Carole Lynn Erickson

Carole Lynn Erickson

Jun 7, 2025

Age 78 of Minneapolis

Passed away on June 7, 2025 with her son by her side.

Carole is preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly; and parents, Mark and Hilma Bradshaw.

She is survived by her son, Kermit; dear friend, Steve; granddaughters, Arianna, Kailey, and Abby; great-granddaughter, Aria; and brothers, Jack and Mark Bradshaw.

John Kaufmann

John Kaufmann

Jun 7, 2025

John Kaufmann,

Aged 90 years, passed away on June 7, 2025.

Survived by children, Connie (Vic), Carole, Tim (Cherie), Chris (Kae), and Sandy (Eric); 10 Grandkids; 18 Great Grandkids; close family Barb, Jenny (Nels), and family; and countless more friends and loved ones.

Funeral services for Mr. John Kaufmann will be held on Monday, June 16 at 12:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice...

Brandon Wilde

Brandon Wilde

Jun 6, 2025

Brandon “Brando” Wilde passed away peacefully on June 6th , 2025, at the age of 55 years. He was born on Valentines Day, February 14th, 1970, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

We lost a soulmate, husband, friend, son, brother, and uncle, but we will never lose the joy he brought to all of us. 

To remember the man that Brandon Wilde was, is...

Gladys Alberta Goecke

Gladys Alberta Goecke

Jun 5, 2025

Gladys Alberta Goecke

Age 92, of North St. Paul, went home to the Lord on June 5, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Glen. Survived by sons, David and John; granddaughter, Brittney Tansey; great-grandchildren, Chase and Lily.

A funeral service will take place Wednesday, June 25th, 11:00 A.M. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater. Visitation...

Ferris Wayne Chamberlin

Ferris Wayne Chamberlin

Jun 5, 2025

Ferris Chamberlin Service - Livestream

Ferris Wayne Chamberlin, a beloved husband, engineer, and devoted friend, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 72.

Ferris earned his undergraduate degree in civil engineering at the University of Minnesota. He later received his Master's degree in Ocean Engineering from Texas A&M University, setting the stage for a distinguished career with the U.S....

Eugene Ecker

Eugene Ecker

Jun 5, 2025

Eugene Toll Ecker (Gene) passed away suddenly on June 5, 2025, two weeks shy of his 92nd birthday, and nearly nine years after his cherished wife, Sandy.

Born in 1933 in Chicago to Fred and Dorothy Ecker, Gene grew up with his younger brother, Bob, and attended Elmwood Park Presbyterian Church and Oak Park High School. He was at home both...

Gnia Bee Pa Vue Yang

Gnia Bee Pa Vue Yang

Jun 5, 2025

A devoted family man of unwavering strength and unconditional love, leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories. His strict guidance and unrelenting support inspired those around him. Forever in our hearts.

Brian Hoelzel

Brian Hoelzel

Jun 4, 2025

Brian Hoelzel Service - livestream

Brian Hoelzel passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on June 4, 2025, just shy of his 51st birthday. Brian was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his sons, Turner (17) and Mason (15) Hoelzel; former spouse, Caragh Dwyer (married 2006-2022); his parents, Roy and Janet Hoelzel; his siblings,...

Theresa Hernandez

Theresa Hernandez

Jun 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Theresa HernandezTheresa Hernandez, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Theresa was a loving mother, cherished friend, and the heart of her family. Known for her unwavering strength, generous spirit, and warm, nurturing soul, she touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Whether through her warm...

Geraldine R. "Sally" Hamble

Geraldine R. "Sally" Hamble

Jun 3, 2025

Age 93, of Stillwater, passed away June 3, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Robert "Bob". She will be sadly missed by children, Cynthia (Joseph) Helget, Rod (Nancy) and Allyn (Helen); grandchildren, Melissa, Ashley, Chris, Nick, and Jeff; great-grandchildren, Sienna, Luca, Harper and Averie; other family and friends.

Per Sally's request, private family services will be held.

Janice Mae Marabella

Janice Mae Marabella

Jun 2, 2025

Janice was born in Harvey, IL on May 6, 1940 and passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025 in Shingle Springs, CA at the age of 85. She attended Our Lady of Peace High School in St. Paul, MN and the University of Minnesota. She moved to California in the early 1970s, and retired with her husband in Arizona. In...

Kevin Patrick Donahue

Kevin Patrick Donahue

Jun 2, 2025

Born March 28, 1957, passed away peacefully June 2, 2025 in Stillwater at the age of 68.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Donahue; and his brothers, Greg and Daniel.

Survived by brothers, Tom (Marilyn), Brian and James (Kathleen); sister, Diane (Charles) Sutton; 4 nieces, 6 nephews and many grandnieces and nephews.

A celebration of Kevin's life will be Saturday,...

Amy Marie Halverson

Amy Marie Halverson

Jun 1, 2025

Amy Halverson, 74, passed unexpectedly after a brief illness on June 1st, 2025. She will be

deeply missed by those who survive her: children Christopher (Terri Jo) Halverson and Jennifer

(Dan) Drotts; grandchildren Autumn (Frank) Villeneuve, Josephine, and Sean; siblings Susan

Femeyer, Larry Scales, Cathy Scales, Galen Scales, Jan (Charlie) Johnson, and many nieces and

nephews. Amy is preceded in death by husband, Thomas...

James "Jim" Raverty

James "Jim" Raverty

Jun 1, 2025

James "Jim" Raverty of Scandia, Minnesota, passed away holding the hands of his daughters on June 1, 2025, just two weeks after being diagnosed with a rare thyroid cancer. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Peggy Raverty who passed just five weeks earlier. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary...

Delores J. "Dee" Nelson

Delores J. "Dee" Nelson

May 31, 2025

Delores J. "Dee" Nelson of Stillwater (formally Marine on St. Croix)

Dee (aka Jitter to her family), daughter of Lloyd and Ardys Anderson, grew up in River Falls, WI. Following her graduation from River Falls High School, she completed her undergraduate studies at University of Wisconsin - River Falls and continued to earn her Master's at the University of Minnesota. 

Preceded in...

Sherree Lee Nordin (née Bruce)

Sherree Lee Nordin (née Bruce)

May 31, 2025

Sherree Lee Nordin (née Bruce) passed away on May 31, 2025 in Roseville, MN at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Sherree was full of love, laughter and energy. She adored her family and her dedication to them was at the heart of everything she did.

Sherree was born on December 29, 1949, the third child of Arthur...

Jacquelyn Stranberg McIntyre

Jacquelyn Stranberg McIntyre

May 31, 2025

Jacquelyn Stranberg McIntyre, 82, of Oak Park Heights MN, passed away on May 31st, 2025 after a brief illness.

Jackie was born on May 26th, 1942, to Burton and Evelyn Stranberg in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from Washburn High School (Minneapolis) in 1961 and went on to study at Drake University in Des Moines Iowa. There she met her...

Eugene Frederick Hill

Eugene Frederick Hill

May 30, 2025

Age 88 of Bayport passed away on May 30, 2025.

Gene was born on May 20, 1937, in Stillwater, Minnesota to Merrill and Lucille Hill and was raised on the family farm with his brother Ron Hill. 

Gene and his first wife, Nancy, raised their two children in Bayport. 

It was while dancing at the Bungalow that he met Vonnie Kapaun. They married...

James Lowman Jr

James Lowman Jr

May 30, 2025

James "Bo" Lowman Jr

Age 44 of Minneapolis passed away on Friday, May 30th, 2025.

Rose Grenier

Rose Grenier

May 28, 2025

Rose Ann GrenierAge 96, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away May 28th, 2025Rose was born on August 12th, 1928 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, to Henry and Mary Grenier (née Kuld). She graduated from Lafyette High School in Red Lake Falls in 1945. After relocating to Minneapolis, and acquiring a business degree, she was employed by North West Bank (now Wells...