Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Kassi Dolson

Kassi Dolson

Dec 11, 2022

Kassi Dolson

Age 62, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully in the arms of family on December 11, 2022.

Kassi was clever, witty, independent, thoughtful, and strong. She was the first to celebrate successes and the first to lend a helping hand. Her generosity and love for family and friends was ever present.

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Derrick Maxwell

Derrick Maxwell

Dec 10, 2022

Derrick Maxwell of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away on Dec 10, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nancy Trapp

Nancy Trapp

Dec 9, 2022

N ancy . The first word used to describe a human who truly knew the meaning of life, which began August 20, 1961. As she grew up in Minnesota with her late father and mother Ronald and Helen Johnson, and her three sisters Barb, Linda, and Sandy, the first set of adjectives used to describe Nancy was...

Tara Smith

Tara Smith

Dec 8, 2022

Tara Lynn Fox Smith Age 50 of Woodbury passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and beloved dogs after a long battle with ovarian cancer on Thursday, December 8. She is preceded in death by her grandparents.

Tara will be sadly missed by the love of her life, her husband Dave; her children Garrett, Madelyn,...

Marilyn Polsfuss

Marilyn Polsfuss

Dec 8, 2022

Marilyn M. Polsfuss (Schutz) Age 76 of Harris, Minnesota, passed away on December 8, 2022, just one day after her birthday. She will be deeply missed by those who survive her: her daughter, Stephanie (Jeremy) Taylor; grandson, Conner Taylor; sisters, Peggy Boelter, Pat Parenteau; niece and nephews, Cody Boelter, Kevin Parenteau, Heather Evenson (nee Parenteau). Marilyn was preceded...

Patricia Clauson

Patricia Clauson

Dec 8, 2022

Patricia C. Clauson

Age 79, of Maplewood, passed away December 8, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, George and Dora Mertz; sister, Marjorie Banks and twin grandsons, Cole and Charlie Clauson.

Survived by devoted husband of 60 years, Robert; daughter, Carolyn (Mike) McMurray; son Bob (Shari); grandchildren, Lindsey Lancette; Jack and...

Tebereh "Tihara" Haile

Tebereh "Tihara" Haile

Dec 7, 2022

Services for Tihara Haile will be held at Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Ave South Minneapolis, Mn 55406. Visitation 9:30am-10:30am. Funeral service begins at 10:30am Sunday, December 11,2022

Carol Linz

Carol Linz

Dec 7, 2022

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Carol Ann (Gruber)

age 85, of Stillwater, MN

Passed away peacefully at home with her family on Dec 7 th 2022. Preceded in death by Herman and Veronica Behnen, parents; Hillarion (Hilly) Gruber, 1 st husband; Herman Behnen Jr, brother; Darlene Kuhl, sister; Vern Linz, husband. Survived by two sons,...

Cheryl Ranck

Cheryl Ranck

Dec 7, 2022

Cheryl Ann Ranck, age 71, of Stillwater, formerly of Eden Prairie, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord.

Cheryl deeply valued her Methodist faith and community. She worked as a hairstylist for many years, and she rarely had a hair out of place. Her sense of style was evident. She was also a master gardener, caring...

Ludmila "Mil" Voelker

Ludmila "Mil" Voelker

Dec 6, 2022

Ludmila A. “Mil” Voelker

November 8, 1930 – December 6, 2022

Mil Voelker passed away peacefully with family at her side on December 6, 2022 at her home at Boutwells Landing in Stillwater, MN. A private family funeral will take place at a later date, followed by inurnment in the Minnesota State Veterans...

Sharon O'Neil

Sharon O'Neil

Dec 6, 2022

Sharon L. O’Neil (nee Hoadley) passed away December 6, 2022 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O’Neil; parents, Howard and Julia Hoadley; brother, Jon “Jack” Hoadley; son, Tod Ford; stepdaughter, Shannon O’Neil; granddaughter, Lily Ford; grandson, Robert O’Neil; former husband, H. Wayne Ford.

She is survived by daughter, Vicki (Jeff) Haberman;...

Roy Williams, Jr.

Roy Williams, Jr.

Dec 5, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Roy Tony Williams, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mary Vann

Mary Vann

Dec 4, 2022

Mary Lee Vann

(nee Ronning), age 74, of Stillwater, MN, sadly passed away on December 4, 2022.

Lee Vann, daughter of Orwald and Lucille (Hovde) Ronning, was born December 28, 1947 in Appleton, Minnesota.  She had a career in non-profit organizations which culminated in the establishment of her own non-profit, 1000 Friends of...

Sharron Pauley

Sharron Pauley

Dec 4, 2022

Sharron Maxine Pauley, age 93, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022.

Preceded in death by husband, Bill Pauley. Survived by children, Chuck, Becky, and Terry (Jim); grandchildren, Ryan, Amanda, Jamie, Sara, Stephanie, and Billie Rae; 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Carol (Charles), and brother, Tom (Judy); many other family and...

Lynnette Hartling

Lynnette Hartling

Dec 3, 2022

Lynnette Davell (Nelson) Hartling aka "Starchie" Age 76, died peacefully at home on December 3, 2022 in St. Paul, MN. After a courageous battle with cancer. Lynnette was born on April 7, 1946 in Yakima, Washington daughter of Frank and Hazel Nelson (Riveness) Lynnette worked in Special Education in the St. Paul Public Schools for over 30 years. After...

Yoshiko Tani

Yoshiko Tani

Dec 3, 2022

Yoshiko "Yoshi" Tani, Age 101 passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of her family on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband George, and her brothers Aiji and Hiroshi Uchiyama. She will be sadly missed by her children Paul(Barb), Douglas(Linnea), Kay(Tom Winegarden); her grandchildren Sarah(Alex), Karen(Sean), Ellen(Aaron), Jessica, Stephanie(Pierre), Autumn(Daniel), Emily(Charlie); great grandchildren...

Wayne Stainbrook

Wayne Stainbrook

Dec 2, 2022

Wayne Carl Stainbrook March 20, 1952 Bemidji, MN December 02, 2022 Saint Paul, MN Wayne was born in Bemidji, MN. A long time resident of Saint Paul, MN, he graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and TVI. Wayne was a gentle soul and loved animals, especially cats and had numerous pets all his life. He had a large appreciation...

Denny Prothero

Denny Prothero

Dec 1, 2022

Denny Prothero  

Of Stillwater, 68, formerly of Hibbing, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 1, 2022.

A kind and intelligent friend to many in his community, he will be remembered by his love of music, creative endeavors, heart for service and sense of humor. Denny was forever young and never bored nor beholden to any one...

Edward Gillstrom

Edward Gillstrom

Dec 1, 2022

Edward “Skeez” Gillstrom

Passed away on December 1, 2022. He was born in Stillwater, MN to Margaret and Elmer Gillstrom on May 12, 1937. He worked for Andersen Corporation for 42 years - #2 on the seniority list, and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He farmed his entire life in the town of St....

Duane Salberg

Duane Salberg

Dec 1, 2022

Duane L. Salberg passed away peacefully at Perham Living in Perham, MN on December 1, 2022. Duane was born in Fargo, ND on Jan 7, 1946 to Lester and Carol (Huhner) Salberg. He grew up in Davenport, ND and graduated from Davenport HS in 1964. After graduation, he attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND and received a degree in Graphic...