Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

James Urmann

James Urmann

Dec 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023, the beautiful soul of James Thomas Urmann, departed this world to join his beautiful bride, Jeannette, in the ever after. Born on September 3, 1935, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, James was the beloved son of his adoptive parents, John and Marie Urmann. James’ life journey was a testament to service, family, and the simple joys that...

Joanne Honsvall-Berg

Joanne Honsvall-Berg

Dec 1, 2023

 

Joanne Honsvall-Berg, age 79, died Dec. 1, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by family in Lake Elmo, MN.

Joanne “Jonie” was born in Grafton, ND on April 23rd, 1944, to Ralph and Phyllis Honsvall. She moved to Grosse Pointe, MI in 1969, with her then husband, George G. Berg, where she co-owned a furniture and gift shop, called Something Special. After...

Janet Thompson

Janet Thompson

Nov 30, 2023

Janet Marie Thompson, age 62, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023.  Janet was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin.  She attended the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire then worked as a speech therapist in Racine and the Twin Cities area, most recently at St. Therese.  Janet loved gardening, cooking, canning, and vintage crafts.  She got great joy, over her...

Karen Gail Junkans (Karjalainen)

Karen Gail Junkans (Karjalainen)

Nov 30, 2023

Karen G. Junkans (Karjalainen), age 57, of Oakdale, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on 11-30-2023. We will remember her as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved her family, including her furbabies. In her free time, she could be found reading, crocheting, cooking and baking, enjoying time outside in the backyard or going for a walk...

Dawn Bennett

Dawn Bennett

Nov 29, 2023

Dawn M. Bennett (Lindgren)

Age 85, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023.

 

Dawn was a 1956 graduate of Minneapolis Central High school. A long-time patron of the arts, she was a season ticket holder at the Guthrie. She was a diehard Vikings fan, and state fair aficionado. She was also a dedicated cat mom to many...

Douglas Alan Velky

Douglas Alan Velky

Nov 29, 2023

Douglas Alan Velky, age 60 of Mahtomedi, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Margaret Velky; siblings, Donna (Gary Schiltz) Garceau, Kenneth (Catherine) Velky; nieces and nephews, Mac Garceau, Isabella (Michael) Adelmann, Olivia (Luke Peacock) Garceau, George, Julia, Claire Velky; great-niece, Maisie Adelmann.

The celebration of Doug’s life will be 11:00am Tuesday,...

Edna "Sue" Vogt

Edna "Sue" Vogt

Nov 29, 2023

Edna "Sue" Vogt

Age 91 of Maplewood, formerly White Bear Lake, MN

Went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023.

Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bruce; parents, John & C. Edna Porter; and brother, Wendell Porter.

Survived by daughters, Sheryl (Paul) Iekel and Nancy Vogt; grandchildren, David (Carrie) Iekel, Philip (Olivia) Iekel, Matthew Iekel, and Anna...

Karen Marie Jensen

Karen Marie Jensen

Nov 29, 2023

On November 29, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, the spirit of Karen Marie Jensen flew off to the heavens. 

Karen loved water and the outdoors from an early age due to the encouragement of her parents.  They took her walleye fishing in Canada before she was one year old.  She learned to canoe and sail at the family cabin...

Russell Williams

Russell Williams

Nov 27, 2023

Russell L. WilliamsAge 63 of Lino Lakes, MN, passed away on November 27, 2023. 

Russell Lee Williams was born October 24, 1960, in Omaha, Nebraska to the union of Emmit and Willie Lee Williams. He was a long-time member of Peace Tabernacle Assembly of God church.

Russell attended Highland Park Sr. High School. He was involved in numerous sports, and...

Nancy Severson

Nancy Severson

Nov 27, 2023

Nancy E. Severson

Age 77 of Stillwater

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 27, 2023. Nancy was born in Minneapolis. She was the center of the family and was loved by all of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Rinald and Lorraine Ernst; and son-in-law, Philip Seman.

She is...

Mason John Crum

Mason John Crum

Nov 26, 2023

Mason John Crum

Age 20 of Stillwater passed away on November 26th.

He will be sadly missed by his mom Jennifer Miggler; his dad Tulsa(Bridget) Crum; his sister Lainie; step-sisters Brooke, Amanda, and Caitlin; grandparents John and Nancy Miggler, Steve and Jan Stevens, and Mike and Bonnie Crum; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved friends.

Mason was...

Sharon Deloia

Sharon Deloia

Nov 26, 2023

Sharon Deloia

Loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Age 77, of Hugo.

Preceded in death by mother Alyce, father Donald, and father of children, Rick Deloia.

Survived by children, Christian (Ailie) and Gina (Geoff Willems); grandchildren Jake, Carys, Sam, and Logan; sisters Beverly and Darlene (Jerry); dear friend Scott Tansom; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends....

Geneva Flood

Geneva Flood

Nov 26, 2023

Geneva "Jennie" Flood

Age 91 of Maplewood, Minnesota, passed away November 26, 2023 and is now in our lord's hands.

She was born June 8, 1932 in Wytheville, Virginia. Her mother (Helen), father (John "Mick"), sister (Mary) and daughter (Cynthia) preceded her in death.

Jennie was a friendly, generous, compassionate and caring mother with a huge heart who did her best to help...

Amelia Moreno

Amelia Moreno

Nov 25, 2023

Amelia Lou Moreno

   My sweet, beautiful, and beloved soul lost her battle with Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer on Saturday-November 25,2023. Amelia was an extraordinary person with a heart of gold. She was always helping people in need and thought of everyone before herself. She will be deeply missed.

   Amelia is survived by her parents, Guadalupe and Idalia Moreno; husband...

Mieke Villerius

Mieke Villerius

Nov 24, 2023

Mieke Belia Villerius (née de Jong)

July 7, 1937 - November 24, 2023

Passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota in hospice care, at age 86.

Formerly of Hillsborough, New Jersey and Saline, Michigan, Mieke Belia Villerius was born in Mijnsheerenland, Netherlands, the middle child of Hugo de Jong and Jannigje de Jong-Kooij.

In July 1956, a week after they were married,...

Phillip M. Lagarde

Phillip M. Lagarde

Nov 23, 2023

Phillip Martin Lagarde passed away on November 23, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 21, 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended St James grade school and graduated from Duluth Cathedral HS in 1966. Phil attended a culinary arts school in Green Bay,WI. After graduation he then joined the USAF for a 6 year tour of duty where he served as an aircrew survival and protection specialist. He...

Joan Dykes

Joan Dykes

Nov 23, 2023

JOAN DYKES age 80 of Minneapolis passed away on November 23, 2023 with her best friend Ruth Kincaid by her side. Joan was the strongest woman in the smallest package. A no- nonsense "Mom" to a great many of the Southside kids. She loved her neighborhood and resided there for more than 50 years. 

Preceded in death by husband Richard;...

Charlene Marie Oberman

Charlene Marie Oberman

Nov 23, 2023

Charlene Marie Oberman (nee Wiegert)

Age 82 of Stillwater, MN, formerly of LaMotte, IA. Passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Born October 23, 1941 at Bellevue, IA to Henry and Alice Wiegert. Charlene graduated from Bellevue High School in 1959. She married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth, on October 4, 1959. She worked at Clinton...

Robert James "Bob" Aldrich

Robert James "Bob" Aldrich

Nov 22, 2023

Robert “Bob” James AldrichAge 74 of Stillwater, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Aldrich; parents, Wallace and Lois (Farstad) Aldrich; sister, Pamela Zirbes; sisters-in-law, Dawn Aldrich, Doris Applegate; brothers-in-law, Duane Ebensteiner, Bill Zirbes.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 49 years, Mary Jane (Ebensteiner); children, Tracy (Chris)...

Ronald Robert Lindeberg

Ronald Robert Lindeberg

Nov 21, 2023

Ron Lindeberg, 83, passed peacefully, with loving family present, on November 21, 2023 after a long bout with Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Micki (Marlene), 3 sons Ronald Meyer, Brent Gordon, Aaron (Lisa) Marshall; daughter Shana Serene (Patrick) Boyer; 6 grandchildren Danelle, Robert, Michael, Rory, Madeline, Chase; 5 great grandchildren Colton, Cayden, Kiah, Rowan,...