Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

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,...

Lou Marschke

Lou Marschke

Jun 23, 2006

Marschke, Lou Ann Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Dear Friend ? Age 68 Passed away on June 23rd with her family present. Daughter of the late Dan and Clara Carver. Preceded in death by grandmother, Alice Oss. Survived by loving husband of 45 years, Roderic; children, Lisa (John) Vukelich, Jon, Scott (Jill), Karna (Kjell) Schafer and Jill (Paul) Huot; 10 grandchildren;...

Helen Newberg

Helen Newberg

Jun 23, 2006

Helen M. Newberg Newberg, Helen M. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother Age 89 of Saint Paul Service Tuesday 11 a.m. at FAIRMOUNT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1523 Fairmount Avenue. Interment, Plum City Union Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the church. See Sunday's paper for complete notice. Bradshaw 678 Snelling Avenue South 651-698-3878 Published in the Pioneer Press on...

John Lyon

John Lyon

Jun 22, 2006

John M. Lyon was born February 8, 1932 in Savannah, Georgia and passed away peacefully on June 22, 2006, at the Linden Health Care, Stillwater with his family present at the age of 74 years. John was a retired industrialist and the founder of the L.C. S. Company in Mendota. He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, John, Jr.,...

Viola Laatsch

Viola Laatsch

Jun 21, 2006

Laatsch, Viola C. Age 94 Of Woodbury Preceded in death by husband, William; sons, Stanley, Ernest, Herbert; grandson, Jeffrey, Steven. Survived by daughter, Geneva; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; many other relatives. Memorial Service Saturday, 2 PM at EASTERN HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 616 N. Ruth St., St. Paul. Visitation from 1:30-2:00 PM at church. Private family interment.

Eric Kolstad

Eric Kolstad

Jun 21, 2006

Kolstad, Eric "Jay" Beloved Son, Brother & Friend - age 24 of South St. Paul Tragicly taken on Fathers day. Surrived by Katie Dannewitz; parents, Doug & Colleen; brothers, Ryan & Daniel. Many, many friends and relatives. Service at 5:00 Sat. 6-24 at Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 4600 Greenhaven Drive at Hwy 96(one mile west of 35E). Visitation 3-5

Karen Gralish

Karen Gralish

Jun 20, 2006

nee Roth Age 67 of Maplewood Died June 20, 2006 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Preceded in death by husband Robert Gralish. Survived by children, Dale (Denise) Roth, Mark (Michelle) Roth, Scott (Jackie) Roth and Kathryn Roth; grandchildren, Tanessa, Mark, Jamie, Corey, Jesse, Brianna, Kiara and Samantha; special friend, Robert ?Bud? Lunzer; also survived by other loving family...

Beatrice Howard

Beatrice Howard

Jun 20, 2006

Howard, Beatrice J. Beloved Mother and Best Friend Age 71 "As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you." Passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of her children. Preceded in death by husband, Richard. Survived by brothers, Roger and Howard; children, Daniel, Thomas (Jessica), and...

Dale Bollenbach

Dale Bollenbach

Jun 20, 2006

There will be a service for Dale Bollenbach, age 75, of Stillwater, at 11 A.M. on Thursday, at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Co Rd 5). Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday (TODAY) from 4-8 P.M. and one hour prior to service on...

Allan Czarnowski

Allan Czarnowski

Jun 18, 2006

Czarnowsky, Allan G., Jr. Age 57, of Woodbury, MN, formerly of Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC, died June 18, 2006 of a heart attack. He was born December 21, 1948 in Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his wife, Susan A. Aase of Woodbury; daughters, Noelle Ashmore of Marietta, GA and Heather Ashmore of Dallas, GA; step-children, William J. Aase...

Nickolas Klein

Nickolas Klein

Jun 17, 2006

Klein, Nickolas C. Beloved Husband, Father Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Age 79 of St. Paul passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 17, 2006. Preceded in death by parents, Nickolas and Rose; sisters, Margaret, Florence (Klein) Delwo, Pauline (Klein) Hartig; brothers, Raymond, Robert and Edward. Survived by loving wife Mary of 52 years of marriage; children, Ronald (Roxy), Katherine...

Richard Roloff

Richard Roloff

Jun 15, 2006

Roloff, Richard A. "Richie" Age 66 of So. Mpls. Passed away at home on June 15, 2006. Survived by girlfriend, Jerry; daughters, Sheryl Swanson (Dale) and Tracy "Renee" Roloff; grandchildren, Teisha & Terrence Roloff; siblings, Phyllis, Elaine, Gary & Gene. Memorial Service Monday, 1 PM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S. Family to greet friends 1 hr prior to...