Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Joan Dykes

Joan Dykes

Nov 23, 2023

JOAN DYKES age 80 of Minneapolis passed away on November 23, 2023 with her best friend Ruth Kincaid by her side. Joan was the strongest woman in the smallest package. A no- nonsense "Mom" to a great many of the Southside kids. She loved her neighborhood and resided there for more than 50 years. 

Preceded in death by husband Richard;...

Charlene Marie Oberman

Charlene Marie Oberman

Nov 23, 2023

Charlene Marie Oberman (nee Wiegert)

Age 82 of Stillwater, MN, formerly of LaMotte, IA. Passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Born October 23, 1941 at Bellevue, IA to Henry and Alice Wiegert. Charlene graduated from Bellevue High School in 1959. She married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth, on October 4, 1959. She worked at Clinton...

Robert James "Bob" Aldrich

Robert James "Bob" Aldrich

Nov 22, 2023

Robert “Bob” James AldrichAge 74 of Stillwater, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Aldrich; parents, Wallace and Lois (Farstad) Aldrich; sister, Pamela Zirbes; sisters-in-law, Dawn Aldrich, Doris Applegate; brothers-in-law, Duane Ebensteiner, Bill Zirbes.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 49 years, Mary Jane (Ebensteiner); children, Tracy (Chris)...

Ronald Robert Lindeberg

Ronald Robert Lindeberg

Nov 21, 2023

Ron Lindeberg, 83, passed peacefully, with loving family present, on November 21, 2023 after a long bout with Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Micki (Marlene), 3 sons Ronald Meyer, Brent Gordon, Aaron (Lisa) Marshall; daughter Shana Serene (Patrick) Boyer; 6 grandchildren Danelle, Robert, Michael, Rory, Madeline, Chase; 5 great grandchildren Colton, Cayden, Kiah, Rowan,...

Bruce Church

Bruce Church

Nov 21, 2023

Bruce A. Church of New Brighton passed away at 71 years old on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in hospice care in North St. Paul.

Bruce was born March 20th, 1952 in St. Paul, the second child and first son of Raquel (Ricki Trevino) Church and Glenn Church. He graduated from Johnson High School Class of 1970 and the University...

Susan Marie Butler

Susan Marie Butler

Nov 20, 2023

Susan "Sue" Marie Butler (nee Olson)Age 64, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Don and Marilyn Olson; and brother, Dale Olson.

She will be sadly missed by husband, Bradley; son, Eric (Alayna); grandchildren, Thea and Alex; sister, Peggy (Greg) Roettger; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

A celebration of Sue's life will...

Carol F. Larkin

Carol F. Larkin

Nov 20, 2023

Carol F. Larkin (Nee: Jenney)

Age 88 of White Bear Lake

Passed away on November 20, 2023. Carol was an extraordinary mother who loved and prioritized her family.

She is survived by her loving children, Pam (Mike) Arland, David (Donna) Larkin, Jody Frilseth; grandchildren, Jenni, Mandie, Mindy, Chris, Connor, Chelsea, Brock, Tor, and Duke; 14 great-grandchildren; special friend, Tom Roy;...

Clinton Shopbell

Clinton Shopbell

Nov 20, 2023

Clinton A. Shopbell

Age 74 of Stillwater

Passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2023. Clinton was a lifelong Stillwater resident. He graduated from Stillwater High School and worked at Stillwater Prison.

Clinton is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Donna Shopbell; siblings, Dianna and Craig.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Karen; sons, Sean...

Herman Schuette

Herman Schuette

Nov 19, 2023

Herman H. (Bud) Schuette, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 at The Gables at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Hts. MN

Bud was born on May 14, 1929 in Wallace Michigan. He worked on the family farm throughout high school and when he graduated, enlisted in the Navy.

When Bud was discharged from the Navy and returned...

Ryan Asmus

Ryan Asmus

Nov 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ryan William Asmus

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Ryan William Asmus, who left us at the age of 43. Ryan departed this world too soon, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and a spirit that touched the lives of all who knew him.

Ryan's heart...

Audrey Jean Bealke

Audrey Jean Bealke

Nov 15, 2023

 

Bealke (nee Radecki)  

Audrey Jean  

Age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Harry; daughter, Deborah Emerson; 5 sisters, Agatha Mieloch, Arline Palmer, Frances, Mary Ann Henderson, and Donna Mike; son-in-law, Steven Hingos; and daughter-in-law, Pamela. Survived by children, David (Carol), Kathy, Michael, and...

Renee Frances Mechelke

Renee Frances Mechelke

Nov 15, 2023

Renee Frances Mechelke (Parenteau)

Age 68, of Lake Elmo, passed peacefully November 15, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, Thomas; father, Willard Parenteau; and sister, Kimberly Bloomstrom. 

She will be sadly missed by daughters, Danielle (Justin) Funk, Lindsay (Gregory) Deegan and Emily (Nick) Hanson;  grandchildren, Brody, Audrey, Myles, Samuel, Elaine, Brookelyn and Bristol; mother, Marie Parenteau; sister, Jody (Mark)...

Erin Marie (Shodahl) Thornton

Erin Marie (Shodahl) Thornton

Nov 14, 2023

Erin Marie Thornton, 40, passed away unexpectedly from medical complications on November 14, 2023.

 

Erin was born on September 16th, 1983 to Jerilyn and Steve Shodahl, joining her sister, Emily.  She grew up in North Branch, Minnesota attending North Branch High School and was active in volleyball, basketball, track & field, and was chosen as homecoming queen by her senior...

Anna Gremer

Anna Gremer

Nov 14, 2023

Livestream of Service:https://boxcast.tv/view/anna-gremer-service-livestream-z1tiojnogevcdoyu3hyx---------------------------Anna M. Gremer

Age 106, passed away on November 14, 2023, in Saint Paul, MN.

Anna was born on May 8, 1917 to William and Ida Zedel. She grew up in Bradford Pennsylvania and had two younger sisters (Helen and Nellie) and a younger brother (Charles). She talked about her family being strongly influenced by Pennsylvania Dutch customs.

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Gerald "Jerry" Sundall

Gerald "Jerry" Sundall

Nov 14, 2023

Age 87, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. 

 

Loving husband of Kathy; epic dad of Debra (David) Cox, Denise (John) Pontrelli and Linda de Beer; proud grandpa of his 9 grandchildren and great-grandfather of Barrett; devoted brother to Evelyn Stelter, Judith Wyant and Steve Martindale.  Jerry is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and...

Irma Kathleen Escue

Irma Kathleen Escue

Nov 13, 2023

Irma Escue was preceded in death by her parents, Mary McFadden Lossman Durand Mlligan and Wilford Lossman, and son, Michael Edmon Escue (1978). 

She is survived by devoted husband of 68 years, Jesse Escue, son Jeffery (Marilyn) Escue and daughter Lisa (Escue Franklin) Cervantez, his grandsons, Christopher (Tammy) Franklin, Jonathan (Patricia Acerbi) Franklin and Anthony (Michaela Kuschel) Cervantez, and also by...

T'Mazjai Short

T'Mazjai Short

Nov 13, 2023

T'Mazjai Short

Age 22 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on November 13, 2023.



Services for T'Mazjai will be held on Monday, November 27 at 11:00 AM at New Hope Baptist Church (711 Bradley Street) with visitation an hour prior.



Private Family interment at a later date at Elmhurst Cemetery.

Beverly Smith

Beverly Smith

Nov 13, 2023

Beverly Lorraine Smith

Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, at the age of 92.

Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond (1980); son, Thomas James (2018); parents, Carl and Mildred Oman; and 8 siblings.

Survived by her children, Debra (Arthur) McCloskey, Terry (John) Marich, Michael, Barbara (Bud) Peck, and Mark (Sandy); 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Longtime...

Doris Christoffersen

Doris Christoffersen

Nov 13, 2023

Doris "Dory"" Christoffersen, nee Greeder, passed away at home, surrounded by family on November 13, 2023, Age 72. Survived by husband, Ron; son, Joe; daughters, Kelly and Adrian; grandkids, Amelia, Henry, Charlie, Sophia, and Alex.

Services pending.