Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Loretta Irestone

Loretta Irestone

Dec 8, 2002

In loving memory of Loretta Lynn Jackson Abrego Irestone. Preceded in death by mother, Yvonne; brother and best friend, Louie. Survived by life companion, Dwaine Bordson; children John, Deanna and Henry, Jr. Abrego, Anthony "Tony" Jackson; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; sisters, Rhonda, Nancia, Patricia and Gina; several nieces, nephews, best friend and sister-in-law, Constance Jackson; relatives and friends.

Emma Stobbe

Emma Stobbe

Dec 8, 2002

Age 91, of Plymouth, died Sunday, December 8, 2002. Born September 30, 1911 in Crookston, Minnesota. Married Manuel Stobbe June 8, 1931. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel; sons, LeRoy and Leslie; sisters, Edith, Adeline, Alice and Dorothy; brother, Edwin. She is survived by her sons, Erwin and wife Marian, Alvin and wife Janice; grandchildren, Rae and...

Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill

Dec 6, 2002

O'Neill, Michael Owen "Tip", age 56 of Mpls, peacefully at home on December 6, 2002. Retired Minneapolis Park Board employee. Survived by beloved wife, Georgianne; children, Kelly and Michael; step-children, Joshua and Danielle; 5 grandchildren; mother, Dorothy O'Neill; sisters, Patti (Skip) Eyler and Sharon Robertson; brother, Tom (Keri) O'Neill; and many friends. A Celebration of Michael's life, Thursday 12:00 PM...

Robert Contreras

Robert Contreras

Dec 5, 2002

Of Saint Paul 1966-2002 Contreras, Robert M. beloved son of Jose A. Martinez and mother Adela Hernandez Contreras. Preceded in death by Rene, Rosabal, his paternal grandmother Perfecta Ruiz and maternal grandmother Rita Bueno Sanchez. Survived by his wife Denise and his daughters, Kirsten and Hannah, and stepson Alex. His brothers Donny (Ginny), Noe (Debbie), Joey, Ramiro and sisters Rosalinda,...

Mark Svendahl

Mark Svendahl

Dec 2, 2002

Svendahl, Mark A, 11/18/1953-12/2/2002. Preceded in death by parents, Sigurd "Stub" & Eleanor; granddaughters Ashley & Chelsea. Survived by wife, Barb; children, Bobbi Jo (Juan), Kim (Bob), Mike (Laurel), Renae (Bob), Nickolas; grandchildren, Caulin, Natasha, Abbey, Jaylan; grothers Gary (Roseann), David (Paula); other relatives and many friends. a Celebration of Mark's Life Friday, 12 Noon, at BRADSHAW (MCDIVITT-HAUGE) 3131 Minnehaha...

Dorothy Rader

Dorothy Rader

Dec 2, 2002

Dorothy Hansford Rader of St. Paul, born September 18, 1918, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2002. She is survived by sons, Luke, Steve (Delores); grandchildren, Renee and Joshua. She had a long association with Breck School and Messiah Episcopal Church. She will be remembered by the people she touched and will be greatly missed by all who knew her....

Dorothy Mccormack

Dorothy Mccormack

Dec 2, 2002

McCormack, Dorothy R., age 76, of Mpls, died on December 2, 2002. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon and son, Kevin. Survived by son, Mark and daughter, Debbie; brother, Sylvester Maciej; sister, Florence Pietrowski, Evelyn Morawczynski, Clara Cichon, Jenny Krystosek, Caroline Krystosek, Harriet Healy, and Vernie Feia. Service Thursday, 1 pm at BRADSHAW (McDIVITT-HAUGE), 3131 Minnehaha Ave S. Interment Fort...

Pearl Forsberg

Pearl Forsberg

Dec 2, 2002

Forsberg, Pearl, joined her beloved husband Don on December 2, 2002. Born December 29, 1909 in Mpls. Spent her golden years in the Brainerd area. Pearl died of heart failure. She will be greatly missed by her 3 children, Donald R. Forsberg, wife Mary Flaten, Janet & husband Bob Osterman, Judy & husband Dick Minday; 5 grandchildren, Andrew Forsberg and...

Charles Hewett

Charles Hewett

Dec 2, 2002

Preceded in death by mother, Lynn Hewett. Survived by wife of 2 years, Mary Vos and his daughters, Lynn, Amy, and Megan; father, Hobart "Mac" Hewett and stepmother Nelly of St. Paul; sister Audrey (Mike) Stinchfield of Santa Barbara; brothers, Philip (Linda) and Patrick (Winston) Hewett, all of St. Paul; nieces, Lauren, Madison, Stella, Emily and Nora; nephews, Alex, Chapman,...

Josephine Mortenson

Josephine Mortenson

Dec 1, 2002

Josephine F. Glenn Mortenson, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, age 93 of St. Paul, Afton and Stillwater, MN died December 1, 2002. Preceded in death by husband, W. Allen. Mortenson. Survived by son, Tom (Mary Ellen Becker); daughters, Mary Giles (Jim Harris), Jane Sweeney (John); granddaughter, Cali; brothers, Andrew Glenn, Tim Glenn; sister, Leta Kruger

Randolph Lofgren

Randolph Lofgren

Dec 1, 2002

Lofgren, Randolph, age 88 of Afton, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2002. Preceded in death by wife, Beth; and son, Richard. Survived by daughter-in-law, Marion Lindstrom; grandchildren, Lori (Dale) Sirek, Gail (Mile) Billington, and Randy (Debbie) Lindstrom; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Larry (Gert); and nieces and nephews. Service Wednesday, 11:00 AM at MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 15730 S. Afton...

Florence Burow

Florence Burow

Dec 1, 2002

Burow, Florence, mother and grandmother, age 94, born on February 12, 1908 and died December 1, 2002. Preceded in death by husband, William A.. Survived by daughter, Lois, and son-in-law, Ray; granddaughter, Laurel; grandson, Scott; and 2 great-granddaughters. Service on Wednesday, 2:00 PM at BRADSHAW, 6061 North Osgood at Highway 36. Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to...

Jawara Hooper

Jawara Hooper

Nov 30, 2002

Jawara Hooper was born in Chicago, IL on December 13, 1992. He was the fourth of six children to Catrina Hooper and Perry Sterling, Jr. He was baptized at Christ at Hammond First Baptist Church For the Deaf. He attended Metro School for the Deaf. He leaves to mourn a devoted wonderful mother Catrina Hooper and father Perry Sterling, Jr....

Doris Crusell

Doris Crusell

Nov 30, 2002

Crusell, Doris M. age 91 of Minneapolis and St. Petersburg, FL. Preceded in death by husband, Martin. Survived by brother, Andy Granberg; sister-in-law, Gudrun Crusell; nephew, Roger (Ruth) Granberg; nieces, Jeanne (David) Ahrenholz and Peggy Hansen; grandnephews, Mitchell, Ben and Andrew Granberg. Service Saturday, 1 p.m at HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2730 E. 31st Street. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Visitation 12:30...

Dorothy Ighovojah

Dorothy Ighovojah

Nov 29, 2002

No obituary notice

James Skala

James Skala

Nov 28, 2002

No obituary notice

Carole Gates

Carole Gates

Nov 26, 2002

Beloved Daughter and Mother 1958-2002 of Saint Paul on 11-26. Survived by parents, Ray and Dorothy Kreyer; children, Amber, Michael, Chase, and Chelsea; brothers, Jim Kreyer (Carol), Thomas Villneauve; sister, Cindy Smith; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Service Saturday, 3:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at Magnolia. Private interment. Visitation two hours prior to the service. BRADSHAW 1078...

Clara Brisbois

Clara Brisbois

Nov 26, 2002

Brisbois, Clara A. (Boo) Loving Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, Friend Age 91 of St. Paul on 11/26/02. Preceded in death by husband Robert of 52 years; 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by children, Eve (Arnie) Lovell, Jean Jovan, James (Jean) and Carol (Darrell) Johnson; 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Lee, Musa and Eva; many nieces, nephews & friends....

Velnie Vanek

Velnie Vanek

Nov 25, 2002

Vanek, Velnie E. (nee Brown) Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother Age 78 Joined her family in Heaven on November 25, 2002. Preceded in death by dedicated husband, Leonard "Red"; son, Thomas; and daughter, Karen "Kiki" Strom. Survived by daughters, Barbara (Larry) Ludtke and Jaclyn (Greg) Zakrzewski; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:00 A.M....

Rose Cote

Rose Cote

Nov 24, 2002

Beloved Christian Mother Age 94 Departed peacefully November 24, 2002 at the White Bear Care Center. Preceded in death by husband Alphie, 12 sisters, and 1 brother. Survived by Elinor Villelli, Paul and Joe Cote, 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and loving friends. Rose was an active member of St. Jerome for many years. Mass...

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