Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Richard Skaar

Richard Skaar

Apr 27, 2023

Skaar, Richard Charles, age 96 of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023. Preceded in death by loving wife, Virginia; son, Rick. Survived by children, Sharon Hegel; Mike (Carolyn) Skaar; daughter in law, Carolyn; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation Wednesday May 3, 1-2:30 at Bradshaw Celebration of life...

Walter Kurth

Walter Kurth

Apr 26, 2023

Walter J. Kurth Age 90 of Stillwater Passed away on April 26, 2023. Walter was a lifelong resident of Stillwater, MN. He graduated from Stillwater High School and was a celebrated track athlete. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, in service to his country during the Korean War. Walter spent his career working as a...

Sheila Ryan

Sheila Ryan

Apr 26, 2023

Sheila Odell Ryan of Roseville, Minnesota, died peacefully under the care of Allina Hospice and Episcopal Church Home on Wednesday, April 26th at Episcopal Church Home’s Isabella House in St. Paul with her sister at her side.

She was born August 23, 1944, to Mary Odell and Richard B. Ryan at Fort Snelling, the youngest of three....

Margaret Peterson

Margaret Peterson

Apr 25, 2023

Margaret Helen Peterson, age 81 of Stillwater It is with great grief to announce that Margaret Peterson, 81, was tragically killed on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 in a horrific accident outside of her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Ann Roettger, and daughter Jennifer Peterson. She is survived by her only grandson Josh Pritchett; sister,...

Paul Amundson

Paul Amundson

Apr 25, 2023

Paul Roger Amundson

USAF Master Sergeant (retired), age 78 of Oakdale, MN, formally of Fargo, ND. Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend, and Hero to many, passed away from health complications on April 25, 2023. Preceded in death by father, William; mother, Shirley; brothers, Mark and Jon; niece, Tara. Survived by Sister, Marsha Maas (Grant); Caretaker and long-time friend,...

Pauline "Polly" Thompson

Pauline "Polly" Thompson

Apr 24, 2023

Pauline Thompson

Went to Heaven on April 24, 2023, age 91. Preceded in death by parents, John and Veronica Leiner; brother, John; sisters, Marie, and Ella (Harold) Martin; grandson, Jacob Surrett; and niece, Elizabeth Martin. Survived by 10 children, Veronica (Steve) Perry, Gregory (Karen), David (Deborah), Diane Olson, Lynn, Susan (Terry) Gustafson, George (Kathy), John (Sue), Mary...

Margaret"Peggy" Hinz

Margaret"Peggy" Hinz

Apr 24, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Katherine Hinz, age 71, of Mpls passed away peacefully on the afternoon of April 24, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family after living with pancreatic cancer for four and a half years. Her ashes will be entombed at Lakewood Cemetery.

Peggy loved ferociously. When asked what she valued most in this life, her...

Angus Macdonald

Angus Macdonald

Apr 24, 2023

Angus MacDonald

Born October 16th, 1930

Passed away peacefully at home April 24th, 2023

Survived by wife, Vida; children, Roderick (Julie) MacDonald, Robert (Kelly) MacDonald, Melissa (Trever) Lee, Darren (Kim) MacDonald, Ian (Joey) MacDonald; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by daughter, Vicki (Steve) Wilson; and grandson, Joseph...

Kathleen Fluegel

Kathleen Fluegel

Apr 23, 2023

Kathleen Mary Fluegel

Kathleen Mary Fluegel (nee Storkamp), 84, of Prior Lake, MN died on April 23rd 2023 at home after a two-year journey with cancer.

Kathleen was the oldest of eight siblings and grew up on a working farm south of Rosemount. After graduating from Rosemount High School, she received her Nursing...

Kirsten Brogren

Kirsten Brogren

Apr 23, 2023

Kirsten Emily Brogren

Age 41, passed away on April 23rd from injuries sustained in a fall on Good Friday. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She will be sorely missed.

A graduate of Stillwater High School, class of 2000, Kirsten was a sensitive and caring person devoted to her family and...

Alexis "Lexi" Gibson

Alexis "Lexi" Gibson

Apr 22, 2023

Our beloved Lexi was taken from us unexpectedly and all too soon on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Her classmates will remember her infections laugh and brilliant smile. Her brown beautiful eyes sparkled. She loved space and the northern lights and hanging out with her mom. Lexi possessed wisdom beyond her years. Her family knows the hole left...

Shirley Helgesen

Shirley Helgesen

Apr 22, 2023

Shirley Ann Helgesen (Pruess), age 81, of Pierre, South Dakota went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

She was a beloved wife of Al Helgesen (the absolute love of her life) for 47 years. The two of them settled in Pierre to raise their family and live life to the fullest.

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Rebecca O'Connor

Rebecca O'Connor

Apr 22, 2023

Rebecca Ann O'Connor

Age 82 of Stillwater

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away in peace on April 22, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Rebecca is preceded in death by her husband, John O'Connor; many loved family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Maureen (Bob) Turtness, John (Sue)...

Kathleen Janski

Kathleen Janski

Apr 21, 2023

Kathleen Marie Janski (Manthey) Age 64, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023. Kathy was a passionate volunteer, lending her skills to St. Joe's Hospital, St. Bernard's Catholic Church, and the Minnesota Children's Museum, among others. Her husband and siblings often recount her selfless nature. Kathy married Rodney in 1983, and they went on to share...

Rachael Antell

Rachael Antell

Apr 20, 2023

Age 24, of St. Louis Park, began her journey to the spirit world on April 20, 2023.

Rachael was a loving, cheerful, beautiful (and yes- stubborn) daughter, sister, auntie, friend, and partner who left us way too soon. Her giggle was infectious and our hearts are broken to know we will only feel her in our dreams....

Colleen Judd

Colleen Judd

Apr 20, 2023

Colleen Ann Judd (Nee: Sheehan)

Age 70 of White Bear Township

Passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 in the presence of family.

Colleen is preceded in death by her parents, James and Margaret Sheehan.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Perry; son, Adam; granddaughters, Madison and Mara;...

Anne Brucker

Anne Brucker

Apr 20, 2023

Anne Brucker

Age 51, passed away peacefully at her home in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on April 20, 2023  surrounded by her family. Anne was born in St. Paul, MN on October, 3 1971. She graduated from Stillwater Area High School (1990) and received a BA Sociology and minor in Native American Studies from the University of Wisconsin...

James (Jim) Jungbauer

James (Jim) Jungbauer

Apr 19, 2023

James (Jim) N. Jungbauer

Age 88, passed away to eternal life on April 19, 2023.

James was a loving and caring husband to Carol, and an adoring father to Susan Cunningham (John) and Cindy Huntington (Ken).  James treasured his six grandchildren, Kyle (Elizabeth), Joseph (Molly), Kaitlyn (Sam), Kelsey (Zach), Carly and Callie and...

Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith

Apr 18, 2023

Tyler G. Smith

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 18, 2023.  Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Is; and sister, Sal Eginton.

He will be sadly missed by wife, Judy; children, Tracy (Mark) Anderson, Todd, Brad (Billie Jo) and Neil (Kristine); grandchildren, Megan, Stephanie, Austin, Connor, Nathan, Kyle, Brayden and...

Carol Keller

Carol Keller

Apr 17, 2023

Carol Keller (Gilbertson)

Age 76, of Stillwater, Minnesota, born February 5, 1947, passed away April 17, 2023.

Survived by loving husband of 38 years, Larry Keller; son, Tom; daughter, Julie (Tom); step-daughters, Becky (Eric) Larson and Heidi (Darren) Durand; grandchildren, Jake (Sindy), Jesse (Aly), Josh, Michaela, Steven, Corrie, Charlee and Gunner;...