Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Catherine "Janae" Wilson-Jenkins

Catherine "Janae" Wilson-Jenkins

Sep 17, 2023

Catherine "Janae" Wilson-Jenkins

Age 2, passed away on September 17, 2023.

Family is composing an obituary which you will be able to read here.

Funeral Services for Janae will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Hazel Park UCC (1831 Minnehaha Ave. E) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment at Gethsemane...

Mark Fagerness

Mark Fagerness

Sep 17, 2023

Mark James Fagerness

Age 57, of Roseville, passed away September 17, 2023, surrounded by family, after valiantly battling cancer for three years.

Mark was born March 19, 1966, to Joyce (Redenbaugh) and James Fagerness in Minneapolis, MN. He had an insatiable desire to learn, and loved to share his knowledge with others. Early on, he read every book...

Saw Koo

Saw Koo

Sep 17, 2023

Saw Koo

 

Saw Koo, aged 66, left this world peacefully on September 17, 2023 at St. John's hospital with his family by his side.

   Saw was born on January 1st, 1958, in Burma, to Oo Lah Pala and Pee Taw. Saw's favorite hobby growing up was drawing, he was very good at it.

   In 1970, Saw met...

Francis Joseph "Frank" Rheinberger

Francis Joseph "Frank" Rheinberger

Sep 17, 2023

Francis J. Rheinberger, 73, of Stillwater, MN died September 17, 2023. Frank graduated from Stillwater High School in 1968 before going on to the University of Minnesota and Hamline School of Law. He practiced law in Stillwater for over 40 years and served on multiple Washington County committees.   Frank was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and...

Kenneth Hochule

Kenneth Hochule

Sep 15, 2023

Kenneth Hochule

Age 90, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023. Ken was a retired firefighter, a veteran of the Korean War, and a Free Mason for 50 years.

Ken was preceded in death by his first wife, Eileen; brothers, Tom and Howard; parents, Fred and Esther; granddaughter, Megan; and daughter-in-law, Beth.

He is survived by...

Donald E. Hove

Donald E. Hove

Sep 14, 2023

Donald "Don" Hove, age 83 of Oakdale, passed away peacefully September 14, 2023. Don was a respected member of the community and embodied a spirit of service: 6 years in the Army Reserve; 30+ year career at West St Paul and East County Line Fire Depts; and many years volunteering at church and Habitat for Humanity. He could fix just...

Andrea Louise Shrider

Andrea Louise Shrider

Sep 14, 2023

Andrea Louise Shrider (née Sather)

1945-2023

Mom, Grandma, Teacher

Andie is survived by her loved son, Lee; daughter, Ann; granddaughter, Riley; sisters, Karen and Jean; and niece, Kate. Celebration of Life will be held from 4-7PM, on Wednesday, September 27, at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center (White Bear Lake).

Christine Ann Bier

Christine Ann Bier

Sep 14, 2023

Christine Ann Bier, age 71, of Minneapolis, MN passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Chris wasborn on March 21, 1952 to JaRene and Roland Soder in St. Paul, MN. Chris grew up in St. Paul, attendingLutheran parochial schools through 8th grade, graduating from Harding High School in St. Paul, MN. She alsocompleted a two year degree at Rasmussen College.Chris...

Chuck Collins

Chuck Collins

Sep 14, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Collins of Crystal, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023, just before his 65th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anna; son, Alexander; brother, Elmer; sister-in-law, Ann; nephews, Jimmy and Daniel; and his beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Jack. He will be missed by those who survive him: his sons, Ric (Gaby) Von Mende,...

Alvin Lenz

Alvin Lenz

Sep 14, 2023

Lenz, Alvin Walter, age 90 of Marine. St. Paul Firefighter for 38 years. Preceded in death by Parents and a Sister. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Lois; children, Dennis (Sue), Jeannine (Kent) Swenson, Diana (Neil) Swenson, Paul (Julie),Jennifer (Tom) Darrell, Michael (Shantell); brother, Ron (Mary Ann) Lenz; 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; also nieces and nephews. Mass of...

Donnie Straub Jr.

Donnie Straub Jr.

Sep 13, 2023

Donnie Gary Straub Jr.

Age 25 of Minneapolis, MN; passed away on September 13, 2023.

 

Family is composing an obituary which you will be able to read here.

 

 

 

Celebration of Life for Donnie will be held on Friday, September 29 at 1:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice St.) with visitation an hour prior.

Repast will be...

Wes Thomsen

Wes Thomsen

Sep 13, 2023

All are welcome to celebrate the life of Wes Thomsen on Sunday, October 1, 2023

 

Come hungry and bring stories to share!

Hospitality and open house from 1-3pm; memorial service at 3p

 

For those who are unable to attend in person, a livestream broadcast will be available here:

Patricia Virginia Simonett

Patricia Virginia Simonett

Sep 13, 2023

 

Age 90, of Oak Park Heights, MN (formerly Hudson, WI and Owatonna, MN), died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 13, 2023.God, her family, and friends were everything to her. She was a humble, fun-loving and selfless person who was always thinking of other people. She worked as the Executive Assistant to the CEO of Jostens and National...

Christopher Kelly

Christopher Kelly

Sep 12, 2023

Christopher "Chris" Kelly, 49, of Stillwater, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2023. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Son.He was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Rita and brother-in-law, Tony.He is survived by his best friend and wife of 29 years, Ginny; kids, Jack & Rain; granddaughter, Luna; parents, Dick & Terry; siblings, Megan, Courtney, Matt, Meagan,...

Richard Patrick Rowley "Dick"

Richard Patrick Rowley "Dick"

Sep 10, 2023

Dick Rowley passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at age 91. Whether he’s relaxing on a train or dancing and singing his way there, he’s definitely bound for Heaven. He passed away peacefully and without pain, and we take comfort knowing he’s feeling honored to finally meet Jesus face-to-face.

 It’s not easy to define someone like Dick, as he...

Vern Flacksbarth

Vern Flacksbarth

Sep 10, 2023

Vern Flacksbarth

Age 93 of Minneapolis

Passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023 at Regina Medical Center Senior Living.

Vern is preceded in death by his parents, Olga and Henry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jo Anne; and their son, Mark; also two children from previous first marriage , Randy (Renee) and Linda (Tim); grandchildren,...

Mae L. Kane

Mae L. Kane

Sep 9, 2023

Mae L. Kane (Holmberg), 98, passed away on September 9, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Kane; son Michael Kane; siblings Vivian, Thure, Virginia "Ginger", Anne, and Oscar.

She is survived by her daughter Colleen (Marvin) Shull; 5 grandchildren, Laura (Kent) Stenberg, Kenneth (Missy) Shull, Ronald (Jeni) Shull, Michael (Naomi) Kane, and Missy (Craig) Fisher; and...

Daniel Anderson

Daniel Anderson

Sep 9, 2023

Daniel Edward Anderson

Sunrise                                    Sunset

August 17, 1993                 September 9, 2023

Daniel "Danny" Anderson was a beloved husband, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend who unexpectedly started his spirit journey at the young age...

Madison Joy "Madi" Warren

Madison Joy "Madi" Warren

Sep 9, 2023

 

Loving daughter of Tina Cermak and Gregg Warren; loving granddaughter of Dan and Sandra Cermak and Bob Warren; loving great-granddaughter of Joy Tischler; and loving niece to Todd Cermak (Ashlee), Jennifer Parker; and cousins Nick Bateski and Harper Cermak.  She will be sadly missed by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

 

Madi was born on December 26, 1999. ...

Linda L. Kunze

Linda L. Kunze

Sep 9, 2023

Linda L. Kunze

Age 72 of New Richmond

Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on September 9,  2023.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Florence Patrick; sister, Kathryn; and nephew, Justin.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Arnell “Nell”; daughters, Heather (Greg) Hornbostel and Jackie (Will) Tappe; grandchildren, Mitchell and...