Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Bruce Church

Bruce Church

Nov 21, 2023

Bruce A. Church of New Brighton passed away at 71 years old on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in hospice care in North St. Paul.

Bruce was born March 20th, 1952 in St. Paul, the second child and first son of Raquel (Ricki Trevino) Church and Glenn Church. He graduated from Johnson High School Class of 1970 and the University...

Susan Marie Butler

Susan Marie Butler

Nov 20, 2023

Susan "Sue" Marie Butler (nee Olson)Age 64, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Don and Marilyn Olson; and brother, Dale Olson.

She will be sadly missed by husband, Bradley; son, Eric (Alayna); grandchildren, Thea and Alex; sister, Peggy (Greg) Roettger; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

A celebration of Sue's life will...

Carol F. Larkin

Carol F. Larkin

Nov 20, 2023

Carol F. Larkin (Nee: Jenney)

Age 88 of White Bear Lake

Passed away on November 20, 2023. Carol was an extraordinary mother who loved and prioritized her family.

She is survived by her loving children, Pam (Mike) Arland, David (Donna) Larkin, Jody Frilseth; grandchildren, Jenni, Mandie, Mindy, Chris, Connor, Chelsea, Brock, Tor, and Duke; 14 great-grandchildren; special friend, Tom Roy;...

Clinton Shopbell

Clinton Shopbell

Nov 20, 2023

Clinton A. Shopbell

Age 74 of Stillwater

Passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2023. Clinton was a lifelong Stillwater resident. He graduated from Stillwater High School and worked at Stillwater Prison.

Clinton is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Donna Shopbell; siblings, Dianna and Craig.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Karen; sons, Sean...

Herman Schuette

Herman Schuette

Nov 19, 2023

Herman H. (Bud) Schuette, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 at The Gables at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Hts. MN

Bud was born on May 14, 1929 in Wallace Michigan. He worked on the family farm throughout high school and when he graduated, enlisted in the Navy.

When Bud was discharged from the Navy and returned...

Ryan Asmus

Ryan Asmus

Nov 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ryan William Asmus

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Ryan William Asmus, who left us at the age of 43. Ryan departed this world too soon, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and a spirit that touched the lives of all who knew him.

Ryan's heart...

Audrey Jean Bealke

Audrey Jean Bealke

Nov 15, 2023

 

Bealke (nee Radecki)  

Audrey Jean  

Age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Harry; daughter, Deborah Emerson; 5 sisters, Agatha Mieloch, Arline Palmer, Frances, Mary Ann Henderson, and Donna Mike; son-in-law, Steven Hingos; and daughter-in-law, Pamela. Survived by children, David (Carol), Kathy, Michael, and...

Renee Frances Mechelke

Renee Frances Mechelke

Nov 15, 2023

Renee Frances Mechelke (Parenteau)

Age 68, of Lake Elmo, passed peacefully November 15, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, Thomas; father, Willard Parenteau; and sister, Kimberly Bloomstrom. 

She will be sadly missed by daughters, Danielle (Justin) Funk, Lindsay (Gregory) Deegan and Emily (Nick) Hanson;  grandchildren, Brody, Audrey, Myles, Samuel, Elaine, Brookelyn and Bristol; mother, Marie Parenteau; sister, Jody (Mark)...

Erin Marie (Shodahl) Thornton

Erin Marie (Shodahl) Thornton

Nov 14, 2023

Erin Marie Thornton, 40, passed away unexpectedly from medical complications on November 14, 2023.

 

Erin was born on September 16th, 1983 to Jerilyn and Steve Shodahl, joining her sister, Emily.  She grew up in North Branch, Minnesota attending North Branch High School and was active in volleyball, basketball, track & field, and was chosen as homecoming queen by her senior...

Anna Gremer

Anna Gremer

Nov 14, 2023

Livestream of Service:https://boxcast.tv/view/anna-gremer-service-livestream-z1tiojnogevcdoyu3hyx---------------------------Anna M. Gremer

Age 106, passed away on November 14, 2023, in Saint Paul, MN.

Anna was born on May 8, 1917 to William and Ida Zedel. She grew up in Bradford Pennsylvania and had two younger sisters (Helen and Nellie) and a younger brother (Charles). She talked about her family being strongly influenced by Pennsylvania Dutch customs.

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Gerald "Jerry" Sundall

Gerald "Jerry" Sundall

Nov 14, 2023

Age 87, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. 

 

Loving husband of Kathy; epic dad of Debra (David) Cox, Denise (John) Pontrelli and Linda de Beer; proud grandpa of his 9 grandchildren and great-grandfather of Barrett; devoted brother to Evelyn Stelter, Judith Wyant and Steve Martindale.  Jerry is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and...

Irma Kathleen Escue

Irma Kathleen Escue

Nov 13, 2023

Irma Escue was preceded in death by her parents, Mary McFadden Lossman Durand Mlligan and Wilford Lossman, and son, Michael Edmon Escue (1978). 

She is survived by devoted husband of 68 years, Jesse Escue, son Jeffery (Marilyn) Escue and daughter Lisa (Escue Franklin) Cervantez, his grandsons, Christopher (Tammy) Franklin, Jonathan (Patricia Acerbi) Franklin and Anthony (Michaela Kuschel) Cervantez, and also by...

T'Mazjai Short

T'Mazjai Short

Nov 13, 2023

T'Mazjai Short

Age 22 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on November 13, 2023.



Services for T'Mazjai will be held on Monday, November 27 at 11:00 AM at New Hope Baptist Church (711 Bradley Street) with visitation an hour prior.



Private Family interment at a later date at Elmhurst Cemetery.

Beverly Smith

Beverly Smith

Nov 13, 2023

Beverly Lorraine Smith

Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, at the age of 92.

Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond (1980); son, Thomas James (2018); parents, Carl and Mildred Oman; and 8 siblings.

Survived by her children, Debra (Arthur) McCloskey, Terry (John) Marich, Michael, Barbara (Bud) Peck, and Mark (Sandy); 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Longtime...

Doris Christoffersen

Doris Christoffersen

Nov 13, 2023

Doris "Dory"" Christoffersen, nee Greeder, passed away at home, surrounded by family on November 13, 2023, Age 72. Survived by husband, Ron; son, Joe; daughters, Kelly and Adrian; grandkids, Amelia, Henry, Charlie, Sophia, and Alex.

Services pending.

Than Pyu

Than Pyu

Nov 10, 2023

Than Pyu

Age 73, passed away on November 10, 2023.



Funeral services for Ms. Than Pyu will be held on Tuesday, November 28 at 11:00 AM at the Saint Paul Karen SDA Church (301 Hatch Avenue W) with visitation an hour prior.



Interment at Oakland Cemetery in Saint Paul, MN.

Lucy Schouveller

Lucy Schouveller

Nov 10, 2023

Age 88, formerly of Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023.

 

Survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

 

Rosary Service, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 10:00 A.M followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at  CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD, 187 West Geranium Avenue, St. Paul. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Darlene Barron

Darlene Barron

Nov 9, 2023

Barron, (Ehlert), Darlene M. age 84 of Little Canada. Preceded in death by mother, Ruth Ehlert; son in law, David Mueller; Survived by companion Jim Burket; daughter, Jeanne Mueller; sons, Joe (Cindy), Scott (Nicole); grandchildren, Leah, Ali, Maggie, Angie, Tommy and Lucas; also four great grandchildren; brothers, Gary, Robert (Karen), Richard and Boyd (Judy); also many other family and friends.

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Hao Van Pham

Hao Van Pham

Nov 9, 2023

Hao Van Pham

Age 72 of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away on November 9, 2023.

Funeral Mass for Hao Pham will be held on Saturday, November 25th at 10AM at St. Adalbert Catholic Church (265 Charles Avenue).

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights.Livestream of Service:https://boxcast.tv/channel/hao-pham-service-livestream-rnv9eefpotvsloeol7bc