Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Floyd Freeman

Floyd Freeman

Mar 10, 2025

Floyd Anthony Freeman

Aged 69 years, passed away on March 10, 2025.

Funeral services for Mr. Freeman will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street, St. Paul) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

A Letter from Heaven

When tomorrow starts without me

And I'm not there...

Judith (Judy) Ann Becker

Judith (Judy) Ann Becker

Mar 10, 2025

Judith (Judy) Ann Becker died peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 77, after contending with Lewy body dementia.

Judy was born in Forest City, IA, to Norman and Ruth (Vinje) Madson. She spent many of her formative years in Northfield, MN, and graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, majoring in psychology and minoring in music. As an...

John A. "Gus" Blanchard III

John A. "Gus" Blanchard III

Mar 10, 2025

John Augustus Blanchard, III—always known and loved as Gus—was born in Laurel, MS on October 17, 1942. He was diagnosed in 2020 with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and achieved his goal of being “the best patient” for the next few years as his body succumbed to Parkinsonian symptoms. Gratefully, he kept his memory till the end and died peacefully surrounded...

Dr. Timothy Allen Ackerman, DDS, MD, FACS

Dr. Timothy Allen Ackerman, DDS, MD, FACS

Mar 9, 2025

Dr. Timothy Ackerman, DDS, MD, FACS, passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 58. A distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon, a dedicated naval officer, and a beloved family man, Tim's life was one of service, compassion, and joy.

Born on October 21, 1966, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tim grew up in Cottage Grove and attended Park High School before...

Matthew Jungbluth

Matthew Jungbluth

Mar 9, 2025

Matt Jungbluth

Age 48, of Rush City - Passed away suddenly on March 9, 2025.

Matt was kind, humble, thoughtful, hardworking, and incredibly intelligent. He was a farm kid until the family moved from Loyal, WI, to Stillwater at age 8. His love for farming continued with the help of neighboring farmers, where he was able to spend his summers working. That...

Joyce Fagen

Joyce Fagen

Mar 9, 2025

Joyce C. Fagen (Becker)

Age 84, passed away March 9, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ralph (Butch); by parents, Louis and Cecilia Becker; and siblings, Roger, Carol, James, Gary and Thomas.

Survived by children, Jean (Rick) Hausladen, Don (Lisa) Fagen and Sue (Ray) Titel; seven grandchildren; and one great grandson.

A special...

Diane Rappa

Diane Rappa

Mar 7, 2025

Diane Adele Holmes Rappa.

Age 88, of Stillwater. Born on November 22, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN to Harry and Flora Holmes and passed away on March 7, 2025 while in the care of Harbor Crossing's Memory Care Unit.

Diane lived most of her life between Minneapolis, White Bear Lake and Stillwater. She was a faithful Christian, devoted wife, incredible mother, loving grandmother,...

Jack W. Neihart

Jack W. Neihart

Mar 7, 2025

Neihart, Jack W.

4/25/1943 - 3/7/2025

Preceded in death by: wife Gale Neihart; parents John and Erika Neihart; brother Fred. Survived by: brother Peter (Ceil) Neihart; daughters: Julie Neihart, Jennifer (Kelly) Plante; grandchildren: Stephanie (Jacob) Schultz, Hailey Pagani, TJ Pagani; great granddaughters: Lyla and Nora Schultz and many family and friends. Member of Plumbers Local 34.

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Nathaniel Matteson

Nathaniel Matteson

Mar 6, 2025

Nathaniel "Nate" Matteson

Age 44 of Lakeville passed away unexpectedly in his home on March 6, 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Ashlyn Matteson; parents, Laura and Jon Lundquist; siblings, Rachel (Matt) Sinnen, Kelsey Gjere, Carly (Zach) Hunter, Kirsten (Cody) Brostrom, Brandon Matteson, Trevor James “TJ” Matteson; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Nate was a strong man who survived...

Oun Tann

Oun Tann

Mar 6, 2025

Oun Tann,

Age 89 of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on March 6, 2025.

Funeral services for Ms. Oun Tann will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 12:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation begining at 10:00 AM.

Interment at Oakland Cemetery.

Jeremy Ryan Sherman

Jeremy Ryan Sherman

Mar 5, 2025

Jeremy Ryan Sherman, a young man whose life was filled with joy, generosity, and love, passed away on March 5, 2025, in St. Louis Park, MN. He was 38 years old. Born on September 8, 1986, in Houston, TX, Jeremy's journey touched countless hearts and left an indelible mark on us all.

Jeremy grew up in Minneapolis, MN, where he attended...

Joann Otterness

Joann Otterness

Mar 5, 2025

Joann Christine Otterness



Joann was born July 29, 1930, to Carl Edward "Ed" Sodergren and Emma Martina (Peterson) Sodergren at home on the family farm in Scandia, Minnesota. Two brothers greeted their baby sister, Lowell Edward age 7 and Glendon Robert age 3. Her brother Lowell died of scarlet fever at age 12.



Joann was born and raised...

Vue Cha

Vue Cha

Mar 3, 2025

Age 42 of St. Paul

On March 3, 2025, the world dimmed as Vue Cha passed away unexpectedly, due to an aortic dissection. Born on January 3, 1983, in the city of St. Paul, MN, to the loving embrace of his mother, Sai Thao and father, Da Cha. Vue was a shining light in the lives he touched. In 2005, he...

James W. Burket

James W. Burket

Mar 3, 2025

James W. Burket, Age 86, rose to heaven on Monday, March 3rd.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, William Burket; his mother, Anna Petersen; his brother, Donald Burket; Step siblings; Paul Petersen, Catherine Hoppe; and his companion, Darlene Barron.

He is survived by his five children: Jeannette (Matt) Sonnentag, Joan Mertes, Jim (Lynn) Burket Jr., Jennifer (Chuck) Forliti-Weymann, and Jill...

Gretchen Elizabeth Davidson (nee Dornfeld)

Gretchen Elizabeth Davidson (nee Dornfeld)

Mar 2, 2025

Gretchen Elizabeth Davidson (nee Dornfeld) Born October 17, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN. Passed away March 2, 2025 after a brief hospital stay. Preceded in death by husband James E. “Jed” Davidson, parents Warren Dornfeld and Jeanette Dornfeld (nee Sweney), and niece Julessa Bass. Survived by sons Robert (Stacy) and Steven (Shelly); grandsons Andy (Kayla), Adam, Aiden and Ashden; sister Susan;...

David Fetzek

David Fetzek

Mar 2, 2025

David Charles Fetzek

Age 64 of Minneapolis passed away on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Mary Jean and Albert.

He is survived by his partner of over 15 years, Kelly Ogletree; siblings Steven(Pam), Ann(Will) McAndrew, Sue(Jay Lubbesmeier) Visconti; and many nieces, nephews, and beloved family.

A Mass of Christian burial is set to take place at...

Jill Marie Martin

Jill Marie Martin

Mar 1, 2025

Age 62, of Lake Elmo, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2025.

Preceded in death by mother, Judy Bergner and brother, Kirk Bergner.

She will be sadly missed by sons, Ryan (Jess) and Brennan (Janie); Jill’s only love, Dan; grandchildren, Talan, Jaxon and Charli; father, Roger (Nancy) Bergner; mother-in-law, Alice Martin; brothers, Kent (Shelly) Bergner and Kraig Bergner; many nieces, nephews, other...

Felicia Reilly

Felicia Reilly

Mar 1, 2025

Felicia Dee Reilly

Age 67 of Monticello, formerly of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully at home with her husband on March 1, 2025. Felicia was born July 22, 1957 in West Bend, Iowa. She met her husband, Matthew, at Briar Cliff College in Iowa. Felicia started her law enforcement career as the first female civilian jailer in Dakota County. She was a...

Thomas Harbinson

Thomas Harbinson

Feb 28, 2025

Thomas S. Harbinson passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025. He was born May 3, 1931 and grew up in the Litchfield, MN area on a farm with eight siblings. He was a devout Catholic and church volunteer.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Lucille P. Harbinson. He is survived by his children Ann (Brian)...

Netanja Thuynsma

Netanja Thuynsma

Feb 28, 2025

Netanja (Kirstein) Thuynsma

live stream broadcast and an on demand recording of Netanja's service will be available here

Netanja (Kirstein) Thuynsma, born on February 6, 1978, ended her earthly journey to be present with the Lord, on Friday, February 28, 2025, following a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. Netanja's last days were filled with the loving presence of her family and friends,...