Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

James Henricks

James Henricks

Dec 4, 2007

Hendricks, Dr. James Owen Age 98 Formerly of White Bear Lake Died in Sundance, Wyoming on Monday, December 3, 2007. Dr. Hendricks was preceded in death by his father and mother, Stanley M. Hendricks and Edith L. Hendricks and his sisters Rachel and Esther Hendricks of Danville, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Karmen Hendricks; son-in-law, Roger Larson; his wife of 50 years, Verna...

Walter Quinn

Walter Quinn

Dec 4, 2007

Quinn, Walter of Mpls. Passed away December 4, 2007 at Walker Methodist Care Center. Preceded in death by parents; 1 sister; and 1 son. Walter will be sadly missed by longtime companion Sylvia; son, Steven; daughter, Denise; brother, James; sister, Frances; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other family members. Celebration of Life Tuesday, December 11 at...

Christian Hanson

Christian Hanson

Dec 4, 2007

Hanson, Christian J. "Chris" Age 81 of So. Mpls. Passed away on December 4, 2007. WWII Navy veteran. Survived by loving wife, Dorothy of 50 years; sister, Marvel Mason; niece, Nancy (Romeo) Espena. Service Friday, 11:00 AM at FAITH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3430 E 51st St., Mpls. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service at the...

Josephine Kromer

Josephine Kromer

Dec 3, 2007

Josephine Louise Ripka Kromer (nee Skok) 12/1/1911 ? 12/3/2007. Born in New Prague, MN. Moved to St. Paul in 1959 after residing many years in Claremont, MN. Preceded in death by husbands, Eddie Ripka and Theodore "Ted" Kromer; three sons; one sister and one brother; and special friend, Gordy Kinning. Josie was well loved by family, friends and all that...

Joyce Macdonald

Joyce Macdonald

Dec 3, 2007

MacDonald, Joyce C. Loving Mother, Grandmother, Dear Friend Born January 1, 1928 in St. Paul, MN. She was the daughter of David and Lorraine Bennett. She was entered into marriage on May 20, 1961 to Alick MacDonald, they made their home in St. Paul. Alick died November 19, 1996. Joyce died December 3, 2007 at Season?s (Hospice) in Redwood Falls,...

Gloria Sandahl

Gloria Sandahl

Dec 1, 2007

Sandahl, Gloria Helen (nee Blair) of Stillwater Passed away peacefully on December 1, 2007 At the age 74. Survived by loving husband of 55 years, Richard; children, Jim (Robyn), Jeanne Madsen (David), Janet Jahnke (Dan), John (Kim) and Jerry (JoAnne); grandchildren, Mark (Georgia), Beth and Richard Sandahl; David ?Buddy? (Michelle) Sandahl and their children, Kennedy, Alexis & Cole; Nick (Rachel)...

Robert Krueger

Robert Krueger

Dec 1, 2007

Beloved Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa Age 81, of St. Paul. Passed away peacefully on December 1, 2007. WWII Navy Veteran who served in Guam. American Legion member. Preceded in death by wife, Marion. Will be dearly missed by son, Bob (Cindy); daughter, Robin Priefer; grandchildren, Dana (Gary) Collum, Lori, Brian and Annie Priefer; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler and Peyton Collum; sister,...

Nicole Watry

Nicole Watry

Nov 30, 2007

Watry, Nicole R. Loving Daughter June 7, 1983 - November 30, 2007 Age 24 of Mahtomedi passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes on November 30, 2007. Nicole was born in Monticello, MN and lived in Duluth until 1998. She graduated from Mahtomedi HS in 2001. She received her degree in English from UND-Grand Forks where she was president...

Bernadine Shelley

Bernadine Shelley

Nov 30, 2007

Shelley, Bernadine ? Bonnie ? Age 65 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Passed away in her sleep on November 30th after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Lorraine Neumann. Survived by husband, Richard; daughter, Carrie (Steve) Napp; son, Duane (Chris); grandchildren, Megan, Kaitlyn and Dominic; sisters, Dianna Neumann and Kathy Burback; many...

Norman Osland

Norman Osland

Nov 28, 2007

Osland, Norman J., Jr. "Jim" 7/11/1947-11/28/2007 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his twin brother, Michael. Survived by Ellen; children, Donald (Heather), Pamela (Mike) Cortese, and Ellie (Brian) Mechura; grandchildren, Hallie, Hanna, Rebecca, Andrew, Olivia, Anna, & Robert; parents, Norman, Sr. and Dorothy; sisters, Nancy Osland and Rosemary (Ken) Pilkenton; brother, Ken (Becky) Osland; and sister...

W. Carlson

W. Carlson

Nov 28, 2007

Carlson, W. Kenneth ?Ken? Formerly of Roseville. Ken entered into his loving Father?s arms on November 27th at the age of 73. Ken was born December 3, 1933 in Sandstone, MN to Victor and Ida Carlson. After living in Sandstone as a boy, Ken moved with his family to St. Paul where he went to local schools until he graduated....

Edward Defoe

Edward Defoe

Nov 27, 2007

DeFoe, Edward F. Loving Dad, Grandpa & Great-Grandpa Age 89 of St. Paul passed away on November 27, 2008. Preceded in death by wife, Agnes. Survived by children, Sondra (Jerry) Felde, Kathleen Meyers, Steve (Cheryl) and Scott; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 12:00PM at CHURCH OF ST. MATTHEW, corner of Hall and Robie....

Warren Berg

Warren Berg

Nov 27, 2007

Berg, Warren E. Age 85 of Wayzata, formerly of S. Mpls. Passed away on November 27th. Former owner Warren's Super Market. Past President of Hiawatha Lions and Life Member 5555 V.F.W. Survived by loving wife of 67 years, Vernice; children, Janet (Bob) Snyder and David (Linda) Berg; grandchildren, Tony, Joseph, Annette, and Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Tia, Tess, Nicholas, Joe, Jack, Cooper,...

Wilma Stende

Wilma Stende

Nov 25, 2007

Stende, Wilma L. Stillwater MN (formerly Anoka MN) Age 87. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; brothers, Laurence and Alvin and her sister, Ellen Clark. Wilma is survived by daughters, Glenda (Bill) Bjorum and Jeanne ( Randy ) Carlson all of Stillwater; grandchildren, Erik, Maren...

Richard Insley

Richard Insley

Nov 25, 2007

Insley, Richard William Age 23 Lake Elmo, MN Passed away November 25, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident also injuring his 21 year-old brother, Aaron Thomas, who is in intensive care at Regions Hospital. Survived by parents, Thomas and Carol; brother, Aaron Thomas all of Lake Elmo; grandmother, Winifred Tegge of Oak Park Heights; Fiancee, Jenn Schmidt of...

Norbert Bidwell

Norbert Bidwell

Nov 24, 2007

Bidwell, Norbert W. Age 89, of Edina. Passed away November 24, 2007. Preceded in death by wife, Theola. Survived by sons, Jack (Andi), Dennis (Eric Zander), and Stephen (Susan); 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; longtime companion, Ina Olsen; other relatives and friends. Service Wednesday, 11:00 A.M. at MT OLIVE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3045 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery....

John Crane

John Crane

Nov 24, 2007

Crane, John R. Of the Twin Cities area and Sedona, AZ John, 85, died peacefully, November 24, 2007 of cancer. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and brother, Bob. Survived by his son, David (Nancy); daughters, Nancy (Fran) Richter and Mary (John) Love; grandchildren, Jennifer, Emily, Andrew, Brian and Lisa; and his first wife, Beverlee. Also survived by Gayle...

Ruth Hawkinson

Ruth Hawkinson

Nov 23, 2007

Hawkinson, Ruth Ann Of Stillwater, Faithful Servant. Born in Green Bay, WI on May 29, 1937. Ruth entered Heaven on November 23, 2007 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by daughter, Julie. Survived by her husband of 48 years, Eugene, daughter, Heidi (Craig) Koehnen of Stillwater and son, Kristian (Joan) of Hubert, NC, grandchildren, Liesl, Harrison, Brita Koehnen and...

Gerald Washenberger

Gerald Washenberger

Nov 22, 2007

2/7/1945-11/22/2007 Loving Brother and Uncle Survived by Ken (Marilyn); Rose Marie Calisto; and 3 nieces. Preceded in death by his parents. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:30AM at CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD, 197 W. Geranium. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 1 hour prior to services at the church. Memorials preferred. Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street 651-489-1349

Phyllis Schneider

Phyllis Schneider

Nov 22, 2007

Schneider, Phyllis R. Wife, Mother, Grandmother Age 77 of Maplewood Passed away November 22, 2007. Member of North Como Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence. Survived by sons, Todd (Brigitte) and Steven; granddaughter, Vanessa. Memorial Service Monday 2 p.m. at BRADSHAW 1174 Payne Avenue at Rose. Private interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation two hours prior to the...