Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Sam Lia

Sam Lia

Oct 29, 2007

Lia, Sam T. Age 77 Longtime resident of San Mateo, CA, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2007 in MN. Preceded in death by father, Felice; mother, Giovannina ; and brother, Tom. Survived by sister, Sylvia (Joseph) Baumann and their family. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM, Friday, November 2 with Visitation one hour prior at ST. PASCAL BAYLON CATHOLIC...

Thomas Grove

Thomas Grove

Oct 27, 2007

Grove, Thomas C. "Grover" Memorial service for Thomas C. Grover, age 66, of Stillwater, will be Thursday, 2:00 P.M. at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 11194 36th Street North, Lake Elmo. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Family ill also receive friends following the service at the church. Grover passed away peacefully at home on Saturday,...

Elizabeth Finch

Elizabeth Finch

Oct 27, 2007

Finch, Elizabeth A. Beloved mother, daughter, friend. Died unexpectantly October 27th surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by grandparents, Lillian & Walter Blilie & Catherine & Otto Finch. Survived by children,Jacob Finch, Crystal Syring & Erica Syring; parents, Eugene & Clarine Finch; brother, Eugene R. Finch; niece, Rachael; newphew, Randy; special friend, Nate Coston; best friend & cousin, Sherri...

James Atkins

James Atkins

Oct 26, 2007

Atkins, James R. ?Rusty? Age 63, of Stillwater Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 26, 2007. Preceded in death by father, Charles; and brother, Charles. Loving husband of Judie; loving father of Bill (Michelle), Stacy (Lloyd), Eric (Kathy), Kathryn and Kim. Also survived by 16 grandchildren; mother, Helena Atkins; sisters, Barbara McDermott, Fran (Gary) Teed,...

Edith Johnson

Edith Johnson

Oct 25, 2007

Johnson, Edith J. 10/31/1912 - 10/25/2007 Formerly of Stillwater. Longtime RN at Lakeview Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; great-grandson, Eric; sisters, Mildred, Phyllis and Dorothy. Survived by children, Chuck (Pat), Sally (Gary) Bluem and Marilyn (Bill) Church; grandchildren, Tim, Gary, Brad, Greg, Erin, Kevin, Stephen, Nicolas and Matthew; 9 great-grandchildren. Service Monday 2 p.m. with visitation 1 hour...

Edith Johnson

Edith Johnson

Oct 25, 2007

Johnson, Edith J. 10/31/1912 - 10/25/2007 Formerly of Stillwater. Longtime RN at Lakeview Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; great-grandson, Eric; sisters, Mildred, Phyllis and Dorothy. Survived by children, Chuck (Pat), Sally (Gary) Bluem and Marilyn (Bill) Church; grandchildren, Tim, Gary, Brad, Greg, Erin, Kevin, Stephen, Nicolas and Matthew; 9 great-grandchildren. Service Monday 2PM with visitation 1 hour prior...

James Owen

James Owen

Oct 24, 2007

Owen, James Allen Loving Dad and Grandpa 3/26/42 - 10-24-07 Of Saint Paul. Passed away peacefully with family present. Retired truck driver. Preceded in death by wife, Karen; father, Wally. Survived by daughter, Julie (Nick) Roberto; granddaughter, Maggie; mother, Edna; sisters-in-law, Mary Roy and Jeani Pearson; nephews, cousins, friend, Bonnie and many other special friends and relatives. Service Tuesday 10:30...

Harold Cobb,Jr.

Harold Cobb,Jr.

Oct 21, 2007

Harold "Butch" Cobb, Jr. of St. Paul passed away October 21, 2007 in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by father, Harold,Sr., brother, Lonnie. Survived by mother Betty Cobb, two sons Robert Hodgin & Harold Cobb III two daughters, Staice and Ashli. Grandsons: James Elmquist III and Jordan Elmquist; brothers Tommy and Ronnie. Butch was loved by his family and will be...

Elaine Long

Elaine Long

Oct 21, 2007

Long, Elaine L. Loving Mother & Grandmother Age 81, of Stillwater. Formerly of Sun City West, AZ and Moline, IL. Passed away peacefully October 21, 2007. Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Lloyd I. Long. She will be sadly missed by daughters, Susan James and husband, Lon of Sun City West, AZ and Cynthia Frey and husband, Bob...

Kathryn Walsh

Kathryn Walsh

Oct 20, 2007

"Dee" Retired from Geneal Tire Age 85 Died Saturday, October 20, 2007. Survived by son, Dan (Cheryl) DeRay; granddaughter, Danelle (Matthew) Anderson and many other family members. Memorial services and burial will be held in Marcus, Iowa. Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55117 651-489-1349

Thomas Gabriel

Thomas Gabriel

Oct 20, 2007

Gabriel, Thomas Obert Ret. Ramsey Co. Deputy Sheriff Age 63, of Stillwater Died tragically Saturday, October 20, 2007. Loving husband of Lynn (nee Arone); loving father of Anthony (Deanne) and Cathleen (McLain) Westman; loving grandfather of Grace, Ellie, Thomas, Annie and Gabriel. Also survived by brothers, James (Chris) of Jacksonville, FL and Paul of North St. Paul; many nieces, nephews...

Vernelle Falk

Vernelle Falk

Oct 20, 2007

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Gerald Straw

Gerald Straw

Oct 19, 2007

Straw, Gerald S. "Peewee", age 48, of Mpls. Suddenly on October 19, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, James and Marie; brothers, Michael and Charles. Survived by wife, Vera; sons, Nicholas, Jesse and Michael; grandson, Joshua; brothers, Patrick, Kevin (Ramona) and Paul (Kimberly); nieces, nephews and many cousins. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10AM at HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 2424...

Helen Evans

Helen Evans

Oct 19, 2007

Evans, Helen Virginia Age 85 of Mpls. passed away on October 19, 2007. Preceded in death by parents, Lily Marie and John Kuehl, husband, Edward, son, Thomas and siblings, Phoebe, George and Lois. Survived by children, Diane Kiewel, John, Steven (Jian) and Mary Matrious; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Leo Kuehl; many nieces and nephews. Helen was a nurse and...

Patrick Truesdell

Patrick Truesdell

Oct 17, 2007

Truesdell, Patrick K. St. Paul Born March 17, 1919,passed away October 17, 2007 at the age of 88 surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran who served his country as a B24 bomber pilot. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty; children, Navonne (Gerry) Knops, Patrick, Greg (Patty), Brad (Gwen), Brian (Linda), Johnny...

Gertrude Krech

Gertrude Krech

Oct 16, 2007

Gertrude M. Krech of Stillwater, was born in Braham, Minnesota on July 23, 1913 and passed away on October 16, 2007 at the Stillwater Good Samaritan Center at the age of 94 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C.; son, Melvin; daughter, Darlene; daughter-in-law, Nedenia. Survived by son, Ray; 9 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren....

Casey Bement

Casey Bement

Oct 16, 2007

Casey Walter Bement 12/07/1956-10/16/2007 Casey age 50, died suddenly Tuesday at his home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Casey will be remembered for his fun loving nature and kind heart. He had the ability to make new friends wherever he went with his mischievous smile and the instant ability to make others laugh. Casey enjoyed the outdoors, pheasant hunting, and loved...

Donal Swenberg

Donal Swenberg

Oct 15, 2007

Swenberg, Donal Donal was born October 5, 1918 in Worthington, Minnesota, the son of Reuben and Marjory (Brundage) Swenberg. He passed away Monday, October 15, 2007 in Stillwater, Minnesota. He is survived by his loyal companion, Maude; son, Bill (Martha) of Evert, Wa.; daughter, Kristine (Jerry) Dotson of Hastings, Mn; one granddaughter, Jennie Dotson; one sister, Jeanne Kirschamen; several nieces,...

Chuck Pramann

Chuck Pramann

Oct 15, 2007

Pramann, Chuck L. Beloved Husband, Father, Son and Brother Age 53 of White Bear Lake. 30 year employee of Mulcahy Inc. Passed away suddenly on October 15, 2007. Survived by loving wife, Sandy, with whom he shared 27 wonderful years; son, Mike; daughter, Michele; parents, Warren Sr. and Shirley; sister, Barb (Charlie); brothers, Warren Jr. (Kathy) and Dale (Wanda); in-laws,...

Genevieve Perry

Genevieve Perry

Oct 15, 2007

Genevieve A. Perry North Oaks, MN 10/15/1926 - 10/15/2007 Born in New Sweden, MN. Graduated from the U of MN School of Nursing in 1947. Very active and supporter of many charities including the American Red Cross, Minnesota Medical Foundation and Region's Hospital Foundation. Preceded in death by husband, John F. Perry Jr. (Former Chief of Surgery at St. Paul...