Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

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...

John A. Fisher

John A. Fisher

Aug 2, 2023

 

John A. Fisher, age 82 of Mendota Heights

passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Eleanor. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his wife of 57 years, Janice; daughters, Kimber (Erik) Munson, Kelly (Greg) Sofio; grandchildren, Matthew, Sophie, Christina, Nicholas, Martha; siblings, Sharon (Don) Wright,...

Clara Louise Behrman

Clara Louise Behrman

Aug 2, 2023

BehrmanClara LouiseAge 96, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 2, 2023.Clara lived a modest yet remarkable life, serving her country with pride during her 22 years in the Navyand exploring the world. Her creative talents as an artist and gardener brought joy to those around her,and her strong faith and her church family at Grace Baptist...

Charles Arthur Wilson

Charles Arthur Wilson

Aug 2, 2023

Charles A. Wilson, age 74 of White Bear Lake

Beloved husband, father, grandfather

Charlie Wilson passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023 after a valiant battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Josephine; sister, Mary Patricia; brother, Frederick. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: wife of 25 years,...

Lyle Helke

Lyle Helke

Aug 1, 2023

On Tuesday August 1, 2023, Lyle Alan Helke passed away at age 73 from complications of a heart attack; his loving daily rituals will be missed by all. Lyle is survived by his cherished wife, Connie, sons and daughters-in-law Josh (Liz Hajek) and Mike (Sarah Millfelt), and grandchildren Adela and Theo Helke and Kaspar and Vincent Millfelt. Born in Wisconsin Rapids,...

Maxine Violet Lessard

Maxine Violet Lessard

Jul 31, 2023

Age 93, of Mahtomedi,Passed away July 31, 2023Maxine joined her best friend and husband, Bob.She is survived by children, Bob (Shelley), Tim (Debbie), Paul (Achti), Pam (Brian), Lori (Greg), Lisa (Mariann); 20 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.A celebration of life will be held from 5-7PM, on Friday, August 11, at Bradshaw (2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater). Time of sharing at 7PM....

Trung Nguyen

Trung Nguyen

Jul 29, 2023

Trung Ba Nguyen

Age 74 of New Hope, Minnesota

Trung was born November 29, 1948, in CanTho, Vietnam to Anh and Huyen Nguyen. And, with endless love and remembrance, we regret to share that he passed away on July 29, 2023 in New Hope, Minnesota, USA



Trung is survived by his wife, Chi Kim Vo; their children, Quoc...

Patricia Punch Pearson

Patricia Punch Pearson

Jul 29, 2023

PATRICIA (PAT) PUNCH PEARSONAge 67 of Lakeland, MN passed away peacefully in her home on July 29, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family.Pat courageously battled Pancreatic Cancer for 16 months. She was preceded in death by her father Howard D. Punch, Sr.Pat is survived by her mother, Nancy, husband Mike, and her children Matt, Sam, Kate, Violet (Noah)...

Sharon Swanson Germain

Sharon Swanson Germain

Jul 27, 2023

Sharon Swanson GermainAge 80Sharon Swanson Germain, age 80, passed away on July 27, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Germain; and parents, LeRoy and Leona Swanson. Shewill be especially missed by siblings, Charles Swanson and Kathy (John) Watters; nieces and nephews,April (Jason) Rohow, John Watters, Mary Kunze, Amy Swanson, Courtney (Tyler) Belisle, Wally (Debbie)Germain;...

Robin Hobbs

Robin Hobbs

Jul 26, 2023

Robin M. Hobbs, age 60, passed away on July 26, 2023, in Fridley, MN.



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

Funeral services for Ms. Robin Hobbs will be held on Wednesday, September 6 at 4:00 PM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an hour prior.



L. Donald Lobitz

L. Donald Lobitz

Jul 25, 2023

 

L. Donald Lobitz

 

Died on July 25th at the age of 97. He was born and raised on the family farm in Watertown, MN. He was preceded in death by his sister, Hazel; brother, Lloyd; and daughter, Heidi. He is survived by his wife, Gayle; son,  Mike; daughters, Nancy Lobitz and Jill (Pat)  Kinney; stepsons, Stephen (Sarah) Bergen,...

Leslie J. Brtek

Leslie J. Brtek

Jul 24, 2023

 

Leslie J. Brtek

Age 82, of Stillwater, MN passed away on July 24, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Eva Brtek; brother, Kenneth; sister, Marion. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Joanne; sons, Dan (Shannon) and Ken (Heidi); grandchildren, Hudson, Triston, Ashlon, Luci, Stella, Lyla, and Ruthi; brothers, Floyd, Gerald, and Gary; sisters, Avis, Gloria,...

Janice Stull

Janice Stull

Jul 23, 2023

Janice A. Stull

July 23, 2023

Stillwater, Minnesota

Janice A. Stull, beloved wife, mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023, at the age of 90. Born on December 24, 1932, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dale. She will be deeply missed by those who survive her: daughters - Deborah...

Gary Edward Immel

Gary Edward Immel

Jul 22, 2023

Gary E. Immel, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Stillwater on July 22, 2023. Gary was born in Green Bay, the son of the late Edward and Audrey (Bettine) Immel.He is a 1965 graduate of Premontre High School, earned a B.S. degree at St. Norbert College and an Engineering Degree from Marquette University. Upon graduation he joined...