Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Andrew J. Kass

Andrew J. Kass

Feb 19, 2026

Andrew J. Kass Service - Livestream

With great sadness, the Kass family announces the death of longtime Stillwater resident Andy Kass. Born and raised in Chicago, he spent his adult life in Minnesota. He was a proud graduate of Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and held a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. His early forays into teaching and...

Tonia Lynn Boyd

Tonia Lynn Boyd

Feb 19, 2026

Tonia Lynn Boyd

Age 50 of St. Paul, formerly of Shiprock, New Mexico, passed away surrounded by her children on February 19, 2026.

Tonia loved beading, crafting and all things beauty. She was very creative, hardworking, and always made sure she was well-kempt with her appearance regardless if she was working or running a simple errand. Tonia was a fashionista...

Gregory James Molnar

Gregory James Molnar

Feb 19, 2026

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that our Gregory James Molnar, age 58, left us so unexpectedly on February 19th, 2026.

Greg is survived by his two children, son, Connor (Hope), daughter, Mackenzie (Cole); mom, Susan (Doug); dad, Jim (Joan); sister, Kathy (Todd); brother, David (Liz); nephew, Logan (Kelsey); great-nephew and nieces Max, Ruby, and Millie; niece, Emilee; his...

Kurt Emil Heikkila

Kurt Emil Heikkila

Feb 17, 2026

Kurt Heikkila, age 70, of Marine on St. Croix, MN, passed away on February 17th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, curiosity, and deep love for his family and the simple joys of everyday life.

Born in Virginia, MN and raised there and on Lake Vermilion, Kurt developed an early fascination with how things worked. Encouraged by his parents to...

John Allen VanDerBosch

John Allen VanDerBosch

Feb 17, 2026

John Allen VanDerBosch

August 27, 1957 - February 17, 2026

John Allen VanDerBosch was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend who passed away on February 17th at the age of 68.

John was born on August 27th, 1957 to Ken and Lois VanDerBosch in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was raised primarily in St. Paul along side his eight...

Lena Marie Hanson-Phillips

Lena Marie Hanson-Phillips

Feb 15, 2026

Age 46 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2026. Lena enjoyed life. She was full of color - from her hair to her clothing. She loved laughing and sharing dad jokes. She enjoyed spending time in nature but preferred floating down the river on a tube. Lena loved animals, especially cats. Her hobbies included swimming, camping,...

Margaret Elizabeth Bear

Margaret Elizabeth Bear

Feb 14, 2026

Margaret "Peg" Bear, a loving mom and grandmother, passed away on February 14, 2026, after a short illness. She was 87.Peg was the heart of our family. She raised two daughters, Elizabeth "Beth" Bear and Heather Bear (Marty) Foote, and she was a proud and devoted grandmother to Charlie, George, and Oliver. She is also survived by her sister, Connie...

Joseph Mark Brosious

Joseph Mark Brosious

Feb 13, 2026

Joseph Mark Brosious, 77, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on February 13, 2026.

A lifelong resident of Stillwater, Joe was born on September 24, 1948 to James E. and Mary "Joyce" Brosious. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1966. After graduation he honorably served his country in the United States Navy, an experience that shaped his sense...

LaRoy "Roy" Patrick Sampson

LaRoy "Roy" Patrick Sampson

Feb 13, 2026

Age 71 of Stillwater, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 13th, 2026. 

Roy enjoyed the simple things in life: football, the MN Vikings, Star Trek, and a good movie with a cold Diet Coke in hand. In his earlier years, he was a skilled handyman who took pride in tinkering and fixing things himself. 

Roy is preceded in death by his...

David Peter Clements

David Peter Clements

Feb 13, 2026

David P. Clements, affectionately known to many as Dave, graced this world with his gentle and loving spirit on August 14, 1972, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is with profound sorrow and boundless love that we announce his peaceful passing on February 13, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota, following a valiant battle with cancer. Dave's life was a testament to the...

Lanny L Anderson

Lanny L Anderson

Feb 13, 2026

Lanny Anderson Service - Live stream

Lanny L. AndersonAge 81 of Vadnais Heights passed away on 2/13/2026.He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Dave and Terry; niece Tracy; and other beloved family.He is survived by his loving wife of over 43 years Mary Jo; son Jonathan; brothers Greg, Rick, and Rob; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and family.Lanny was...

Vongpany Lieng Phonvidone

Vongpany Lieng Phonvidone

Feb 12, 2026

Vongpany "Lieng" Phonvidone, age 66, of St. Cloud, MN, passed away on February 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Lieng was born on February 9, 1960, in Savannakhet, Laos. He later immigrated to the United States, where he made his home for 46 years and built a life centered on family and hard work.

In July of 1987, he was united in...

Janice M. Evensen

Janice M. Evensen

Feb 11, 2026

Age 93, of Stillwater, passed away on February 11, 2026.

Born in Menominee, MI on January 6, 1933. She graduated from Carthage College with a degree in Home Economics. Married Thomas J. Evensen on June 25, 1955. Jan taught secondary school in Delano and Minneapolis, MN and retired from full time teaching in 1960. She spent a number of years teaching...

Diana L. Prochniak

Diana L. Prochniak

Feb 9, 2026

Diana L. Prochniak ("Diane"), age 88, of White Bear Township Passed peacefully on February 9, 2026.Diane was born and raised in Truman, MN, where she was a devoted member of the Truman Community Baptist Church. It was there that she found a lifelong inspiration in her Sunday School teacher, Alma, whose guidance helped plant the seeds of the deep faith...

Colette Faith Votel

Colette Faith Votel

Feb 9, 2026

Age 68, of Lake Elmo passed away peacefully February 9, 2026.

Preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Rita; dear niece, Leiah; Gramma Mary; and brother-in-law, Bob Shaw. 

She will be sadly missed by siblings, Henry (Trish), Charles (Judy), Jeanne Shaw, Tim, Joanne Votel (John Berthiaume), Anne Weber (Donnie Vanderbeek), Martin (Rochelle Eichten), and Benn; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

A...

Anthony "Tony" Clayton Qualley

Anthony "Tony" Clayton Qualley

Feb 8, 2026

Age 78, of Maplewood, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Tony had been in hospice at home under the care of his brothers Dana and Darian for about four months. He had many challenges during his 78 year lifetime. He never complained about anything and loved to talk to everyone. His favorite subjects were trains and movies. His dad Clayton,...

Sandra Lindgren

Sandra Lindgren

Feb 8, 2026

SANDRA L. LINDGREN, 87, of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away on February 8, 2026. Sandra was born on July 7, 1938 in Minneapolis to Ernest and Shirley Brokaw. She was the oldest of seven children.

Sandra married Richard H. Lindgren in 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota where they raised three children, Michael, Cynthia, and Greg.

Sandra was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking wonderful meals,...

Monte Lee Mathison Jr

Monte Lee Mathison Jr

Feb 7, 2026

Monte Lee Mathison, Jr. was born on May 13th, 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Monte Lee Mathison, Sr. and Betty Mathison. He was the youngest of seven siblings. Monte graduated from South High School in Minneapolis in 1983.

He worked many jobs across the city of Minneapolis in his early adulthood, and spent most of his later years raising his children...

James E. Aysta

James E. Aysta

Feb 7, 2026

James E. Aysta passed away peacefully on 2/7/2026 at the age of 87 at home in Stillwater MN.

Jim was born on November 27, 1938, in Virginia, Minnesota, to Edward and Mildred Aysta (nee Hill). His childhood was near idyllic, the neighborhood was full of aunts, uncles, cousins and his grandfather lived right across the street. Later, a well-loved little sister...

Donald Robert Singer

Donald Robert Singer

Feb 7, 2026

Donald "Don" Robert SingerAge 90, of Lake Elmo, MN

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with Lakeview Hospital Hospice Care by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Singer and LaVerne Bennett.

Don will be deeply missed by the love of his life and wife of over 65 years, Loretta; his children, Mike (Lynn), Matt...