Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Earl Nelson

Earl Nelson

Dec 21, 2003

Nelson Earl W., age 88, formerly of Edina, passed into eternal peace on December 21, 2003. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife and lifelong partner of 65 years, Ruth; daughters, Patty Hanson (Don), Nancy Petersen (Jerry); 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Susan;...

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Dec 20, 2003

Johnson Shirley M., born May 20, 1940 in Mpls, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2003 at the age of 63. Preceded in death by son, Michael. Survived by beloved husband, Duane of 46 years; daughters, Debra Diemert and Michelle (Dale) Solheim; grandchildren, Jeremy and Jessica Diemert; brother, Edward Wheeler; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday, 1...

Mary Cochrane

Mary Cochrane

Dec 17, 2003

Cochrane, Mary Herget Age 88 Of Stillwater Passed away on December 17, 2003. Survived by husband of 61 years, Dr. Willard W. Cochrane; 4 sons; Wesley (Susan), Stephen (Nan), James Michael (Lisa) and Timothy (Jean); 7 grandchildren, Julie, Ryan, Laura, Daniel, Andrew, Corrine and Madaline; great-grandson, J.D.; brother, Alfred (Virginia) Herget of Paragould, AK; sister, Ann (Pruett) Kelly of Gallatin,...

Harriet Johnson

Harriet Johnson

Dec 16, 2003

Schuessler, Paul E. Pastor Emeritus Pilgrim Lutheran Church Age 78, on December 10, 2003, married Geraldine (Jeri) Ann Behrens of St. Louis, MO on May 14, 1948. He is also mourned by five children: Guy of New York, Brant of Minneapolis, Christine (Terry) Carter of Brooklyn Park, Andy (Carol) of Los Angeles, and Zachary ?Zig? (Jeanne) of St. Paul; five...

Thelma Mcquay

Thelma Mcquay

Dec 16, 2003

Thelma Violetta McQuay Age 96 On December 16, 2003. Survived by sons, Duane (Judith) McQuay and Virgil (Carol) McQuay; grandchildren, Roger, David and Gary McQuay, Barbara (Dale) Post, Marie (Tim) Sandell and Janice (Scott) Wangerin; 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by 2 sisters. Memorial service Tuesday 1:00 PM ath ACACIA PARK CEMETERY CHAPEL, 2151 Pilot Knob Road, Mendota Heights.

Harold Sill

Harold Sill

Dec 16, 2003

Harold H. Sill Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa and GreatGrandpa Age 96, on December 16, 2003. Preceded in death by grandson, Jay Michael Johnson. Survived by loving wife, Ann of 58 years; children, Beverly Michael) Johnson, Denise (Arley) Overturf, Donna (Mark) Mohr and Brad Sill; grandchildren, Mark (Michelle) Johnson, John Oostendorp, Nikki and Ryan Nohr; great-granddaughter, Madelynn Marie Johnson. Also survived...

Robert Ziertman

Robert Ziertman

Dec 16, 2003

Ziertman, Robert Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa Age 77 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 16, 2003. Survived by wife, Dorothy, who he shared 49 years of marriage; daughter, Diane (Rodney) Sessing; sons, Steven (Joan and Dean (Susan); grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob and Bodie; and many relatives and friends. Member of V.F.W. Post 5725. Retired from the Univ. of...

Marie Kleker

Marie Kleker

Dec 15, 2003

Kleker (Hruby) Marie H. Age 92. Born November 11, 1911. Joined her brothers and sisters on December 15, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; sisters, Virginia Scribner, Sussette Power and Helen Kind; brothers, Gus and John Hruby; son-in-law, Ernest Kliewer. Survived by daughter, Barbara Kliewer; granddaughter, Debra (Dan) Braithwaite; great-grandchildren, Chuck, Rick, Laura, and Mike Braithwaite; brother, Andy Hruby....

Jane Larson

Jane Larson

Dec 15, 2003

Mother and Grandmohter, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Don. Survived by son, Peter of Austin, Tx.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Larry Burns; grandchildren, Robb E., Shane, Tessy (Stacy) Whigfield, Alicia (Kirby) Scull, and Wylie (Chrissie) Burns; great-grandchildren, Joe, Kate, Lizzy, Jaci, and Ben; sister, Irene Loer; and sister-in-law, Janis (Jack)...

Carol Vanwert

Carol Vanwert

Dec 14, 2003

VanWert, Carol J., age 53 of Mpls. Preceded in death by father, Thomas; brothers, Joey and Levon. Survived by daughters, Chanda and Celastina; sons, Richard and Jason; grandchildren, Chey'anne, Aleena, Julian, Shiloh; mother, Stella; brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, friends. Service Friday, 1 p.m. at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minneaha Ave. Visitation 1 hr prior to service. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue 612-724-3621

Clarence Beaulieu

Clarence Beaulieu

Dec 13, 2003

Beaulieu, Clarence ?Joe? Age 66 of North St. Paul Born in White Earth, 3/7/37, died peacefully at home 12/13/03. Joe was a gentle, quiet man, who loved fishing, and hunting, but most of all, his family. He was employed by Tetra Pak for 35 years. He will be forever loved and missed by his family: wife, Dorothy; son Gary (Shelly),...

Lucille Carlson

Lucille Carlson

Dec 13, 2003

Carlson, Lucille H. age 86 of Stillwater. Passed away peacefully December 13. Active volunteer in her church and volunteered at Lily Lake Elementary School with the little children. Preceded in death by husband, Robert M. Survived by sons, Rev. Bruce (Barb), Thomas (Anne) and Randy (Jeanne); 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Lou (Ted) Root and by other relatives and...

Gertrude Ladwig

Gertrude Ladwig

Dec 12, 2003

Ladwig, Gertrude Marie Age 87, on December 12, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; son, Douglas; and brothers, Harold, Otto, Dick, & Adolph Madson. Survived by daughter, Marlys (Skip) Matosich; daughter-in-law, Bertha; grandsons, Michael & Paul (Gara); great-grandchildren, Abby & Jake; brother, George Madson; sister, Ruth; and also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Service Tuesday, 1:00 PM...

Richard Mackenroth

Richard Mackenroth

Dec 12, 2003

Of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Age 56 Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 12, 2003. He was born October 6, 1947, in st. Paul, Minnesota. richard grew up in St. Paul where he enlisted in the United States Army in 1966. Her served one year duty in Vietnam as a forward observer. He was awarded the purple heart along with numerous...

Marcine Miller

Marcine Miller

Dec 12, 2003

Miller Marcine A. Nee Brandvig. Wife, Mother, Grandmother,Great-grandmother age 74 of Stillwater, formerly of Robbinsdale. Passed away December 12. Survived by husband, Vincent; son, Jamey (Gayle) Peters; grandson, David (Mya) Peters; great-grandson, Milo Peters and by other relatives and friends. Service Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at BETHANY EVANGELICAL CONVENANT CHURCH, 6490 Stillwater Blvd., Stillwater. Private interment, Wyanette Evangelical Free Cemetery. Visitation...

Alice Yankovec

Alice Yankovec

Dec 12, 2003

Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, Sister & Friend Age 64 of St. Paul died on December 12, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Terry Sr. Will be missed by children, Susanne (Mark) Johnson, Terry Jr. (Marlo), Andrew and Roxanne; grandchildren, Eric and Corrissa; great-grandchild, Jarquez; 2 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Service Friday 11:00AM at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice at Magnolia....

Maryanne Brandt

Maryanne Brandt

Dec 11, 2003

Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother Age 66 of St. Paul Survived by husband Robert; sons, Jeff and Ken (Amy); grandchildren, Colin and Nicholas; mother, Adelaide Zschokke; brothers and sister; Herbert (Betty), Joseph (Dorothy, Richard, Adelaide (Gerald) Aamodt, Thomas (Delores) and James (Sue), and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10:30 AM at CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD, 197...

Ernestine Mccarthy

Ernestine Mccarthy

Dec 10, 2003

McCarthy, Ernestine A. Age 91. Died December 10, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, Albert. Survived by sons; Richard (Regina), John (LeeAnn), Thomas and William (Kathryn); grandchildren; Ann McCarthy Anderson, Cate McCarthy Pogge, John, Dick, Paul, Thomas, Maura, Louise and Brian; eleven great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the caring staff of the Marian Center. Burial Mass on Saturday, December 13, at...

Rev. Paul Schuessler

Rev. Paul Schuessler

Dec 10, 2003

Schuessler, Paul E. Pastor Emeritus Pilgrim Lutheran Church Age 78, on December 10, 2003, married Geraldine (Jeri) Ann Behrens of St. Louis, MO on May 14, 1948. He is also mourned by five children: Guy of New York, Brant of Minneapolis, Christine (Terry) Carter of Brooklyn Park, Andy (Carol) of Los Angeles, and Zachary ?Zig? (Jeanne) of St. Paul; five...

Margaret Cartwright

Margaret Cartwright

Dec 10, 2003

Cartwright (Hibbing), Margaret I., 94, of Ebenezer Hall on December 10, 2003. Preceded in death by son, Gary Hibbing; husbands, John Hibbing and Charles Cartwright; parents; brother, Otto Ryman; and sister, Florence Bebus. Service Tuesday, 1:00 AP.M., at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue Minneapolis, MN...