Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Ann Katherine (Schachtner) Austreng

Ann Katherine (Schachtner) Austreng

Aug 14, 2023

 

Ann Katherine (Schachtner) Austreng, 40, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. 

Ann was born on January 3, 1983 to Ed and Therese Schachtner from Somerset, Wisconsin.  The fifth of six children, Ann had a spunky, joy-filled, strong spirit from the very beginning.  She attended St. Anne School in Somerset, where she became...

Raymond Joseph Colwell

Raymond Joseph Colwell

Aug 13, 2023

 

Ray Colwell: A Life of Faith, Family, and Unwavering Love Ray Colwell, a pillar of faith, a devoted family man, and a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 13, 2023, at the age of 94 surrounded by his 9 children. Born on September 24, 1928, in Mason City, Iowa, Ray's life journey was a testament to...

Paul Douglas Amos

Paul Douglas Amos

Aug 12, 2023

 

Paul Douglas Amos, age 63, passed away on August 12, 2023. When Paul’s 4th grade teacher penned the verse, “Most artistic, friend to all, August 31st was blessed with Paul”, she would put into words what the rest of us would see and come to know over the years ahead. 

Paul was born to Doug and Alice Amos on...

Rita Kasinak

Rita Kasinak

Aug 11, 2023

Rita Leona (Pearl) Kasinak entered eternal life on August 11, 2023, while living at Waverly Gardens Senior Living Community in North Oaks, MN.

She was born in St. Paul, MN to Richard W. and Julitta A. (Schmitz) Pearl on December 21, 1931. Rita grew up in the Highland Park area of St. Paul where she attended St. Mark's grade...

William Much

William Much

Aug 11, 2023

William A Much passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Sandra; son Michael (Kari); daughter Sarah (Brett); grandchildren Alex, Aliya and Cory; siblings Louise, Steven, Isabel, Andrew (Susan); and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Jeffrey; brothers Kenneth and Edwin.

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Daniel Craig Powell

Daniel Craig Powell

Aug 11, 2023

Daniel Craig Powell

Our dear, kind, gentle, sweet Dan passed away surrounded by family on August 11, 2023.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mona.

He will be deeply and sadly missed by his wife of 45 years, Linda; children, Kate (Joe) Ferguson, Matt (Aniketa), Rob (Julie); grandchildren, Lucy and Mabel Ferguson; siblings, Bill,...

Alvin Edward Soukup

Alvin Edward Soukup

Aug 10, 2023

Alvin Edward Soukup, 67, of Stillwater, MN, passed away on August 10, 2023, after a brief illness.Al was born October 3, 1955, in Fargo, N.D. to Al and Evelyn Soukup. He attended Holy Spirit gradeschool, and Fargo Shanley High School. After high school, he attended North Dakota State University ona four-year football scholarship. Many who knew him in college were...

Carlton "Mike" Hunke

Carlton "Mike" Hunke

Aug 10, 2023

Carlton “Mike” James Hunke passed away August 10, 2023.

 

 

He was born to Ben and LaMoine Hunke on May 26, 1943, in Richardton, North Dakota. Carlton grew up a true North Dakota farm boy, participating in school sports, 4-H, and playing with his family band.



 

Carlton attended the United States Air Force Academy and University of...

Maureen Weisman

Maureen Weisman

Aug 8, 2023

Maureen Margaret Weisman (née Connolly)

Age 84 of Maplewood

Died Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Preceded in death by parents, Bartholomew and Margaret Connolly; husband, Raymond Weisman; brothers, James, Richard and Patrick Connolly; baby son; and grandson, Christopher.

Survived by children, Michael (Diane) Weisman, Barbara (Charles) Deitz, Mary (Todd) Monson, Brian Weisman, Margaret (Roger) Nieland, and Patrick (Sara)...

Lannette Huberty

Lannette Huberty

Aug 8, 2023

Lannette L. Huberty

Born in St. Paul, MN, June 5, 1941, died peacefully on August 8, 2023.

Lannette is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore L. Huberty and Vera M. (Murphy) Huberty; sisters, Sheila M Zachrison and Kathleen M. Raba.

Lynette is survived by her children, Pamela (Matt) Wanless, Arden (Mike Silvis) Layne and Geoffrey Dinger; along with grandchildren,...

Marilyn Ann King

Marilyn Ann King

Aug 8, 2023

Marilyn King (nee Welter) 1930 - 2023Age 92, of Stillwater, and formerly of Lake Elmo. Marilyn passed peacefully on August 8, after abrief illness. Marilyn was born in Aberdeen, SD, to Ruth and Elmer Welter, and grew up in St.Paul, MN. She attended Murray High School and the University of Minnesota Dental School,acquiring a degree in Dental Assisting, a career...

Judith Ellen (Koski) Bjorklund

Judith Ellen (Koski) Bjorklund

Aug 7, 2023

Judy Bjorklund passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023 at Providence Place in Minneapolis. She is survived by daughters, Alisha Thompson and Amber  Pairolero of New London, Wisconsin; and five beautiful grandchildren, Hailey, Kaleb, Mason, Kristian and Allyson. She will be deeply missed.

 

Trinidad "Jessie" Larson

Trinidad "Jessie" Larson

Aug 7, 2023

Trinidad “Jessie” Larson, age 80, of South Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023.

Born in Kauai, HI, raised in the Philippines, she moved to Minneapolis in 1969. Jessie was a loving wife, sister, mother of 3, grandmother of 8. Family was everything to Jessie. She was the kindest soul, pure in heart, clever, and loving.

Jessie, with her...

Joel Sandstrom

Joel Sandstrom

Aug 6, 2023

Sandstrom, Joel E.

Age: 72

Of Stillwater, MN

Passed away surrounded by family on August 6, 2023.

Joel was a 1969 graduate of North Saint Paul High School. He then went to serve in the National Guard for 6 years. After completing his service, he worked as a painter at 3M for 38 years. He was an...

James Smith

James Smith

Aug 5, 2023

James Martin Smith

Age 74, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away on August 5, 2023.

James was a 1966 graduate of Simley High School and later received a Culinary Degree at St. Paul Area Technical Vocational Insitute (TVI), and an Associate Degree from Century College. He had a lifelong career in the food and hospitality industry.

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Markee De'Masjay Jones

Markee De'Masjay Jones

Aug 5, 2023

Markee De'Masjay Jones

Age 12, passed away on August 5, 2023, in Saint Paul, MN.



Markee was born January 2, 2011 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, to parents Denisha Hill and Terrance Jones. Markee attended Washington Technology school in St. Paul where he had just finished the 6th grade. He enjoyed being outside, playing basketball, and...

Edward Robinson

Edward Robinson

Aug 5, 2023

Edward "Ed" Robinson

Age 76 passed away on August 5th, 2023 after an incredibly difficult 10+ year battle with Morvans Syndrome.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 35 years Cary, his Step son Adahm (Kesley) and their children Brauxton and Parrie, his sisters Susan and Lorayne, and his three dogs Bentley, Riley, and Charlotte.

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James LeRoy "Jim" Frisk

James LeRoy "Jim" Frisk

Aug 5, 2023

 

Age 81, of Stillwater, Jim passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023.  Born in Saint Paul, MN on June 8, 1942.  He will be sadly missed by Elaine, his wife of 57 years; children, David, Carolyn (Chris) Capriglione and Jennie; grandsons, Vincent and Kevel; sister, DeeAnn (Mark) Auer; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

 

Jim enjoyed camping,...

Gerald P. "Jerry" Daugherty

Gerald P. "Jerry" Daugherty

Aug 4, 2023

 

Age 74, of Lake Elmo, passed away peacefully August 4, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Margaret; and brother, Dennis.

He will be sadly missed by sons, Jonathan (Amanda), Christopher (Jade) and Timothy; brother, Richard (Barb); sisters, Judy Parker and Mary Herbst; half-brother, Gerald McLane; other family and friends.

Jerry was a devoted father and friend. You...

Marie Margaret Nestrud

Marie Margaret Nestrud

Aug 3, 2023

Marie M. Nestrud (nee Lohmann), 89, of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023 surrounded by family at The Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale, MN. Marie was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Margaret Lohmann, brother David Lohmann and sisters, Helen Lohmann, Joanne Kromrey and Kate Markgraf. Marie will be deeply missed by those who survive...