Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Thomas K. Ludwig "Deuce"

Thomas K. Ludwig "Deuce"

May 23, 2023

Tom Ludwig “Deuce”

Age 72 of Stillwater, Minnesota

 

Tom traveled many roads and wore many hats. After graduating in 1968 from Stillwater Highschool he joined the marines. He was a student at SMSU and UMN. His adventurous nature took him many places until he recently returned to his hometown and wore his final hat.

Past residences included Spooner, Wisconsin;...

Randall Scott Christman

Randall Scott Christman

May 22, 2023

 

Randall Scott Christman Age 71, of Lake Elmo

Adventurous, loved scuba diving in Grand Cayman, falconry, ice racing and spending time with his wife Julie and their dogs.

Join us for a Celebration of Life on Thursday, June 1st from 4-7PM at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center in Stillwater, MN.

Samuel "Sam" Henry Sylvester

Samuel "Sam" Henry Sylvester

May 22, 2023

 

On May 22, 2023, our beautiful and delightfully authentic Sam Sylvester died embraced by the beauty of God’s good creation that he so loved. Sam was an intelligent man who loved history, gaming with his friends, being in nature, and making music with his bandmates in Sola Angor. Sam enjoyed blacksmithing, building and paddling boats and canoes, foraging in the woods…...

Warren F. Cook

Warren F. Cook

May 22, 2023

Cook, Warren F1/4/1931 – 5/22/2023Age 92. Preceded in death by parents, William and Lydia (Barchenger) Cook; brothers, William "Bill", Gerald "Jerry"; sisters, Betty Blevins (Leo); Carol Wallace (Jim); granddaughter, Alicia; great-granddaughter, Gracie.Survived by his loving family: a beloved husband of 72 years to Angela (Garski), and a beloved father: sons, Stephen (Cathy), David (Marilyn), Christopher (Karen F), Curtis (Susan); daughters:...

Lois Jo Ann Larson

Lois Jo Ann Larson

May 20, 2023

Lois (Jay) Larson of Stillwater, MN.  

Passed away on May 20th, 2023 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN at the age of 80.  Jay is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Sr. and Ruby Larson; sister, Donna Mae; brothers, Oscar “Smiley” Larson, Jr. and Kenneth Larson; sisters-in-law, Lila Larson and Marianne Larson; and foster nephew, David Larson.

She...

Mary Brinker

Mary Brinker

May 20, 2023

Mary Lou Brinker

Age 83 of St. Paul

Loving Mother, Grandmother and GG passed away on May 20, 2023.

Mary Lou was an avid bingo player and casino goer. She loved listening to Elvis. Being a social butterfly, she was the captain and founder of her nursing home's happy hour which was held every Friday.

Mary Lou was...

Gail Lee Casey

Gail Lee Casey

May 20, 2023

Gail Lee (Pederson) Casey

Age 83 of Stillwater Minnesota, formerly of New Richmond, Wisconsin

Passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2023 at The Lakes at Stillwater.  Gail was the second child born to Virginia and Parnell Pederson on September 14, 1939 and was raised in New Richmond, Wisconsin. She attended UW - Eau Claire for one year before becoming employed...

George L. Larson

George L. Larson

May 17, 2023

 

 

 

George L.  Larson

“Larson Magic”

Age 84 of Stillwater, Minnesota

Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, Friend. Joined Mary Lou, his wife of 54 years on May 17, 2023.  Together they raised five children, Peggy Greene, Pat (Faye), Jim (Denise), Larry (Zsuzsa), and Dan (Stephanie). In 1970, they founded Larson Diesel Service, the multigenerational successful family...

Jeanette M. Larson (nee Tima)

Jeanette M. Larson (nee Tima)

May 17, 2023

LARSONJeanette M. (nee: Tima)Age 96, Vadnais HeightsPassed away peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husbands, Norman “Buz” Larson and John Ganzer, her parents and brother. Left to cherish her memory are her four children, Mary Ann Johnston, Carol (Dennis) Reilly, Sue (Doug) Ganzer and Tom (Sue) Ganzer, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.Visitation will be held Thursday, May...

Lillian "Holly" Irene Hakkinen

Lillian "Holly" Irene Hakkinen

May 17, 2023

 

Holly Hakkinen spent all her 101 years and 15 days with a loving heart and a twinkle in her eye. Mother of five, grandmother to nine, and great-grandmother to 15, Lillian "Holly" Irene Hakkinen, nee Holechek, departed on May 17, 2023, at her residence in Orono, Minnesota.

 

Born May 2, 1922, in LaMoure, North Dakota, Holly was a...

Robert "Bob" Charles Stewart

Robert "Bob" Charles Stewart

May 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” Charles Stewart (Coach Stewart) of Shoreview was born November 24, 1936, to Frank and Ella (Johnson) Stewart in Milaca, Minnesota and passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, at age 86. Growing up in Milaca, Bob loved playing football, basketball, and baseball, and competing in track. He graduated from Milaca High School in 1954.Football and track were also...

James Lienhard

James Lienhard

May 15, 2023

James Burton LienhardNovember 16, 1928 - May 15, 2023

James Lienhard, age 94 of North Oaks, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2023. James was born and raised in Beloit, WI and lived in the greater suburban Chicago area before retiring to Bradenton, FL where he lived for 20 years before moving to MN in 2013....

Jean Fontaine

Jean Fontaine

May 15, 2023

Jean K. Fontaine

Age 86, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 15, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, Jerry.  She will be sadly missed by daughters, Karrine Fontaine (Mike Young), Shawn Sandor and Ann Fontaine (John Markert); grandchildren, Justine, Brittany, Madeline, Jake, Nick, and Adriana; 4 great-grandchildren; other family...

Delores (Kumerow) Gerlach

Delores (Kumerow) Gerlach

May 12, 2023

 

Delores (Kumerow) Gerlach

Age 93 of Stillwater, MN. Born in Mahnomen, MN.

She is preceded in death by loving husband of 66 years, Philip. 

She will be sadly missed by children, David(Beth), Dorothy(Joel) Sherburne, and Diane; grandchildren, Adam(Lini), Kelly, Elizabeth(Ever Simental Estrada), Charles, Timothy(Maialen), and Matthew; Brothers, Vernon and Donald; and many other family and friends.

A funeral service...

Jeffery A. Blixt

Jeffery A. Blixt

May 12, 2023

Jeffery Blixt, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on May 12 while he and Bev were visiting their daughter Ally in Florida.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Chuck" Blixt. He is survived by his mom Nancy Blixt of Eagan; wife Bev Blixt of Maplewood; daughter Ally Blixt of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; son Matt Blixt of Maplewood;...

Dale Williams

Dale Williams

May 12, 2023

Dale Warner Williams

Age 87, of Eagan, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of May 12, 2023.  He was reunited in heaven with his wife, Eileen of 65 years and daughters, Lisa and Lynae.

Dale was born to Nathan and Freda Williams in Graceville, Minnesota on July...

Mary Ellen Mammenga

Mary Ellen Mammenga

May 11, 2023

Mary Ellen Mammenga

November 12, 1942 – May 11, 2023

 

Mary Ellen Mammenga, age 80, of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

 

Mary Ellen was born on November 12, 1942 in Oneka Township, Washington County, Minnesota (by Hugo, MN) to Jelto and Dora Mammenga. She worked at Presbyterian Homes for many years and later...

Dennis Mccormick

Dennis Mccormick

May 11, 2023

Dennis Lee McCormick

May 10, 1942 – May 11, 2023

Dennis (Denny) McCormick, 81, of Hudson, WI (formerly of Mendota Heights, MN), passed away on May 11, 2023 after initially beating pancreatic cancer for more than seven years.

Denny was born in Indianapolis, IN to Everett McCormick and Isabelle (Holzbog) McCormick....

Phillip Giebler

Phillip Giebler

May 11, 2023

Phillip Terry Giebler

Died peacefully on May 11, 2023

Terry was born May 26, 1933, to John and Evelyn (Peterson) Giebler.  Terry married Patricia McLaughlin April 17, 1959.  They had two children, Timothy and Pamela.  Terry is survived by Tim Giebler and friend, Catherine, children, Diana and TJ;  Pam (Giebler) Pudlik...

Dennis Lee McCormick

Dennis Lee McCormick

May 10, 2023

Dennis (Denny) McCormick, 81, of Hudson, WI (formerly of Mendota Heights, MN), passed away on May 11, 2023 after initially beating pancreatic cancer for more than seven years.

Denny was born in Indianapolis, IN to Everett McCormick and Isabelle (Holzbog) McCormick. He grew up the oldest of five siblings and attended school in Indianapolis.

Following high school Denny entered the...