Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

William Miller

William Miller

Sep 13, 2003

William C. Miller, loving husbasnd, Dad and Gradpa, age 73. Entered into eternal life on September 13, 2003. Preceded in death by parents William and Harriet; sister, Janice Deyber, beloved daughter-in-law, Lori Miller. Survived by loving wife Jane, Children, Sue (Guy), Val (Link) Chris and fiance Robin, Carolyn, Jeff, Michele (Brian); 10 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11am Church...

Elwood Rustad

Elwood Rustad

Sep 13, 2003

RUSTAD, Elwood, age 85, of Minneapolis. Private Services. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-724-3621

Henrietta Podobinski

Henrietta Podobinski

Sep 13, 2003

PODOBINSKI Henrietta C. "Hank", age 88, of Minneapolis on September 13, 2003. Preceded in death by parents, Francis and Eugenia Schadle; brothers, Joseph, Allen, Edward and John Schadle; and husband, Walter J. Podobinski. Survived by brother, Daniel (Pat) Schadle of Gold Canyon, AZ; sisters-in-law, Cecelia Podobinski and Frances Wiatros of St. Paul; and sister, Mary Peter, C.S.S.F. of Chicago, IL;...

Betty Eng

Betty Eng

Sep 12, 2003

Betty Ann Eng, of Arden Hills, age 72. On September 12, 2003. Preceded in death by parents, August and Isabelle. Survived by husband John; Children, Douglas (Lisa), Michael, Carolyn (Chandler) Archibald; grandchildren Evan and Colin Eng, Elsie Archibald; sisters, Bernice and Judy; Brothers, Owen and Walter. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service, Tuesday,11:00am at Presbyterian Church...

Mary Banister

Mary Banister

Sep 11, 2003

Banister, Mary E. Preceded in death by husband, A.W. "Bill" Banister; brother, Carl Emmel; grandson, Peter. Survived by children, Bruce (Karen) and Kay (Craig) Schaffer; grandchildren, Bradley Banister, Brian and Kristin Schaffer. Memorials preferred to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, 4200 Co. Rd. 42 West, Suite 400, Savage, MN 55378.

Ardella Vars

Ardella Vars

Sep 9, 2003

Vars, Ardella February 2, 1909 ? September 9, 2003 Age 94 Lifelong resident of St. Paul. Preceded in death by husband, Wesley; sons, Stephen and Jerome; brother, Russell Swanson. Survived by daughter, Cynthia Vars-Shaffer (Barry Shaffer); grandchildren, Kris, Kristen Victoria, Deborah, Keith, Jennifer and Jessica; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Norman Swanson; sisters, Arline Vars and Lorayne Swanson; nieces and nephews. Former...

Mabel Demko

Mabel Demko

Sep 8, 2003

Demko, Mabel I., Age 84, passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2003. Preceded in death by husband, John. Survived by sons John (January) and George (Sue); daughter, Phyllis; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Service Thursday, 10:00 AM at BRADSHAW (McDIVITT-HAUGE), 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4:00-8:00 PM and also one hour prior...

Alyce Simonson

Alyce Simonson

Sep 7, 2003

Simonson, Alyce L., passed away 9-7-03. Survived by sister, Sandra Miller; brother, Elmer ?Blackie? Simonson; also many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service Wednesday 11:00AM at BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 490 North Fourth Street, Bayport. Memorials preferred to the church.

Elsie Cates

Elsie Cates

Sep 7, 2003

Elsie L. Cates 102 Years, 345 Days of Stillwater Survived by brothers, Clarence "Butch" Ulrich (Rose) and Winifred "Popeye" Ulrich (Hazel); daughters, Pat Ponath and Virginia Ritzer (Jack); so, Judd Cates; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; other nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Leroy; daughters, DeLila Evert and Audrey Cates; daughter-in-law, Julie Cates; 2 sisters, Adeline...

Alison Thompson

Alison Thompson

Sep 6, 2003

Survived by parents, John and Jennifer Thompson and many other loving relatives.

David Contreras

David Contreras

Sep 6, 2003

Contreras, David Longtime Marriott Employee Wonderful Son and Brother Age 47, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2003. Preceded in death by father, Tony. Survived by mother, Erminia; brothers and sisters, Paul, Esther (Rodney) Brooks, John (Cindi), Mary (Jeff) Neafus, Linda (Steve) Steele, and Rose; also many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10:00...

Raymond Haag

Raymond Haag

Sep 6, 2003

Raymond A. Haag, 82 of Oak Park Heights, died on Saturday, September 6, at Linden Health Care Center in Stillwater. He was born on November 28, 1920 to Charles A. and Viney (nee' Race) Haag. He was a retired employee of Twin City Newspaper Service. Survived by his wife, Toni; children, Nancy (John) McCarthy, Allison McGinnis and Raymond Haag; grandchildren,...

Harold Schwartzbauser

Harold Schwartzbauser

Sep 5, 2003

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. Age 76 of St. Paul. Member of Local 1. Survived by wife, Jeanette; children, Linda (Eugene) Emmons, Debra Krey, Brenda Kubiszewski and Jim (Erica); 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister, Ann Showers. Memorial Service, Wednesday, 10 a.m. at BRADSHAW, 1078 Rice Street. Private interment, Fort Snelling. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred....

Francis Flandrick

Francis Flandrick

Sep 4, 2003

Flandrick, Francis "Red" "Beloved". April 6, 1928 - September 4, 2003. At peace after courageous effort. Lives on in his children, M.P., Tim, Tari, Dan, Randy, Cherie, Kerry and Shaun; spouses; their mother, Mary Lou; 22 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; January Weidner, longtime companion and her family; brother, Gail; many cousins and friends. Visitation Sun, 3-7 pm at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131...

Marlin Otterness

Marlin Otterness

Sep 3, 2003

Otterness, Marlin Eugene, born October 28, 1929 in Willmar, Mn; died September 3, 2003 in Minneapolis, Mn. Preceded in death by parents, Rostella and Harry Otterness. Survived by wife, Joann; children, Mike (Beth), Kathy (Larry) Proskin, John (Chris), and David (Sue); grandchildren, Tony, Jessica, Justin, Walter, Laura, and Andrew; sister, Ruby Westbury; brother, Dale (Rosie); brother-in-law, Glen (Ann) Sodergren; aunt,...

Lorraine Westcott

Lorraine Westcott

Sep 3, 2003

Wescott, Lorraine Emma. Survived by sister, Zedna Christiansen, niece, Kari Lee Christiansen-Makarewicz. Private Services. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Ave S Minneaplis, MN 55406 612-724-3621

Roger Dion

Roger Dion

Sep 2, 2003

Dion, Roger L, age 41 of Mpls. Survived by mother, Alice Dion; 4 brothers & 2 sisters; also by nieces & nephews, other relatives & friends. Service Tuesday, September 9, 11 AM at BRADSHAW (McDivitt-Hauge), 3131 Minnehaha Ave South. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Visit 1 hr prior to service. Memorials preferred. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Avenue 612-724-3621

Marjorie Watson

Marjorie Watson

Sep 2, 2003

Watson, Marjorie R. Beloved Sister & Aunt 1940 ? 2003 of St. Paul. Lost her life after a courageous battle with cancer on September 2. Preceded in death by parents, Frederick and Dorothy. Survived and will be dearly missed by siblings, Gerald (Jacquie) Watson, Susan (Lawrence) Saete and Fred (Karen) Watson; nieces, nephews, great- nieces & nephews, cousins and many...

George Desharnais

George Desharnais

Sep 1, 2003

Loving Husband And Father April 10, 1941- September 1, 2003 Age 62. Visitation, Thursday, 4-8 PM at BRADSHAW 1078 Rice Street at Magnolia. Memorials are preferred. Private Interment. Bradshaw 1078 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55117 651 489-1349

Ethel Pestrud

Ethel Pestrud

Sep 1, 2003

Prestrud, Ethel K. passed away 9-1-03 at the age of 93. She was a resident at the Lyngblomsten Care Center for a number of years. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Nana; brothers, Earl, Norman, Raymond; sisters, Betty, Evey, Dorothy and Mildred. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Ethel spent much of her life in the nursing...