Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Olga Nyquist

Olga Nyquist

Jul 5, 2006

Nyquist, Olga E. Formerly of Eveleth, MN passed away on July 5, 2006 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 5, 1931 in Meadowlands, MN where she grew up and graduated from High School. Olga was preceded in death by beloved son Kenneth, her parents Frank and Antonia Lytner, her husband Richard, brothers George...

Fred Pierce

Fred Pierce

Jul 5, 2006

Pierce, Fred C. Born September 29, 1922 Died July 5, 2006 Preceded indeath by wife, Mary Elizabeth Pierce; brother, Donald Jacobliski. Survived by children, Toni (Larry) Land, Barb (Bob) Billeneuve, Ricky Pierce, Michael Pierce, Sherrie (Perry) Nelson, Jeanne Pierce; siblings Clayton (Dorothy) Pierce, Doris Kieffer, Marion (Dale) Groehler; 11 gradchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; Visitation Friday 10 am to 12 pm at...

John Leier

John Leier

Jul 4, 2006

Leier, John Age 86, of South Minneapolis. Born September 16, 1919 in North Dakota and passed away July 4, 2006. Survived by loving friend, Joan Stefansky; sisters, Sophia Taykalo, Cecelia Horton, Jennie (Glenn) Aamodt; many nieces, nephews and friends. Retired from the Corp. of Engineers. WWII Marine Veteran, served in the South Pacific. Member of the Fridley VFW and Richfield...

Terrance Ryan

Terrance Ryan

Jul 3, 2006

Ryan, Terry December 6, 1936 July 3, 2006 Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Denny. Survived by the love of his life, Jeri; the light of his life, Stephanie; brother, Pat (Elaine); and sister-in-law, Bev. Terry lived life with vitality, honesty and loyalty. Memorial service Friday, 11:00 A.M. at ST CLEMENT?S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 901 Portland Avenue, St Paul. Visitation...

Lawrence Schneider

Lawrence Schneider

Jul 3, 2006

Schneider, Lawrence ?Larry? Husband, Father, Grandfather Age 79, passed away on July 3, 2006. Survived by wife, Phyllis; sons, Todd (Brigitte) and Steven; granddaughter, Vanessa; brothers & sisters; nieces & nephews. Service Monday, 12NOON at BRADSHAW, 1174 Payne at Rose. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,...

Aileen Collopy

Aileen Collopy

Jul 1, 2006

Collopy, Aileen age 91 of Mpls. on July 1, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, Margaret & Edward Collopy; brother, Keith; sisters, Glen & Helen. Survived by sister-in-law, Florence; nephews, Tim & Tom; nieces, Diana, Jennifer, Carolyn & Sharon. Memorial Service Sat. 4PM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge). 3131 Minnehaha Ave. So. Gathering A� hr prior to service. Memorials preferred. Bradshaw 3131...

Lily Sachs

Lily Sachs

Jun 30, 2006

Lily Marie Sachs Our Beloved Daughter Of Lake Elmo Survived by parents, Richard, Jr. "J.R." & Laura; grandparents, Deb & Richard, Sr. Sachs and Tom & Val Dolezal. Private Services will be held.

Mark Shields

Mark Shields

Jun 30, 2006

Age 25 of Minneapolis on June 30th. Survived by parents, Jo Ann and Rick, Mark, Sr. and Kathy; sisters, Sarah and Kaitlyn; brothers, Mike, Bobby, Shaun and Zachary. Service Thursday 10:30 a.m. at BRADSHAW 1078 Rice Street at Magnolia. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to your local food shelf. Bradshaw 1078 Rice...

Kathleen Glenna

Kathleen Glenna

Jun 28, 2006

Kathleen R. Glenna, beloved wife, mother grandmother and dear friend, age 62 of Stillwater; died unexpectedly June 28, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, Ruth & Thomas Mullarky; and aunt, Alice Kanitz. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 41 years, Arden; daughter, Lisa (Joe) Crain; son, Todd (Tiana) Glenna; grandchildren, Lindsey Crain, Ethan & Blake Glenna....

Earl Clemenson

Earl Clemenson

Jun 28, 2006

FLAG Clemenson, Earl H. Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather Dear Friend ? Age 88 Passed away at home June 28, 2006. Preceded in death by wife & best friend of 60 years, Margaret; infant son. Survived by children, Anna (Gene) Swanson, Mark Clemenson; grandchildren, Amy (Russell) Hoff, Ted (Kelly) Swanson; great-grandson, Sam Hoff; in-laws, Helen (Ken) Thompson, Jane Backe, Frances Backe....

Yee Wong

Yee Wong

Jun 28, 2006

No obituary notice.

Laura Larson

Laura Larson

Jun 28, 2006

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter and Sister Age 51. Passed away peacefully June 28th in her home. Daughter of Herman and Ann Bauer. Survived by loving husband, Ray; children, Rebecca (Brett) Olson, Joe Prokop, Jr. and Jerry Hinrichs; grandchildren, Travis and Tyler; 5 sisters, 5 brothers; other relatives and friends. She will be missed by all her loving friends at...

Edith Britt

Edith Britt

Jun 27, 2006

Britt, Edith J. Beloved Mother, Grandmother Dear Friend, Age 77 Mother of David and Deanna; grandmother of Jeremy and Danielle. Memorial service Saturday, 11AM at: Bradshaw 678 S. Snelling Avenue 651-698-3878

Thyra Ostrand

Thyra Ostrand

Jun 26, 2006

Thyra S. Ostrand Ostrand, Thyra S. Retired 3M Employee Age 88, of St. Paul Thyra Ostrand was in Braham, MN on September 28, 1917 to Gust & Ada Ostrand. Having no brothers or sisters, she was preceded in death by her parents & close cousins, Edith, Elsa, Frances & Birger Palmer, Ebba Englund & Enoch Sandberg. She was baptized &...

Andrew Petro

Andrew Petro

Jun 26, 2006

Petro, Andrew "Don" Devoted husband of 53 years, loving father & grandfather, age 79 of Minneapolis. Korean War Veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Lee. Survived by children, Scott (Becky), Dave (Tina), Bob (Janet), Jim (Roberta), Julie (Vern), and Linda; grandchildren, Joe, Dan, Heather, Ben, Monica, Zach, Michael, Libby, Alaina, and Amanda; great-granddaughter, Krystene. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM at...

Kenneth Simmons

Kenneth Simmons

Jun 26, 2006

Simmons, Kenneth W., age 69, passed away June 26. Survived by wife, Marie "Mary"; daughters, Kim and Rhonda from a former marriage; sister, Lorraine Taylor (Eldred); and brothers, Samuel (Barbara), Wesley (Donna), and Lawrence. Service Monday, 11 AM at BETHLEHEM COVENANT CHURCH, 3141 43rd Ave. S. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Sunday (TODAY), 3-6 PM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131...

Margaret Randazza

Margaret Randazza

Jun 25, 2006

Randazza, Margaret A. age 71 of S. Mpls. Passed away peacefully at home June 24th with her family present. No visitation or services. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue 612-724-3621

James Bjorkman

James Bjorkman

Jun 24, 2006

Bjorkman, James E. A celebration of Jim?s life will be Thursday, 11:00AM at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 11194 North 36th Street, Lake Elmo. Private interment. A gathering of family & friends will be Wednesday,5:00 ? 8:00PM AT THE CHURCH & also 1 hour prior to the service. Jim died suddenly on June 24, 2006. He was born October 5, 1939 in...

Donald Higgins

Donald Higgins

Jun 24, 2006

Higgins, Donald B., age 82 on 6/24/06. Preceded in death by parents, 2 siblings & son, Gregory. Survived by Marcy, wife of 56 years; daughters, Christine Higgins-Prince, Linda, Pam (Mike) Henneman & Judy (Larry) Smith; sons, David & Joseph; 9 treasured grandchildren, Amber (Kurt) Bushinger, Jessica, Jacie (Oliver) Neese, Cory, Sara, Jamie, Erica, Tina & Katelyn; honorary grandchildren, Amanda, Reggie,...

Leo Wells

Leo Wells

Jun 23, 2006

Wells, Leo D. Born July 18, 1917 passed away June 23, 2006 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by wife Alice H. and son James Leo. Survived by son David J. (Terri) Elizabethtown, KY, daughters Joyce L., St. Paul, and Mary (Bill) Krouse, Lake Elmo; grandchildren James F. (Kristen) Wells, Menlo Park, CA, Traci L. (Nick) Bosse, Lawton, OK,...