Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Lois Nelson

Lois Nelson

Nov 11, 2022

Lois Mae Nelson

Age 89 of Stillwater, MN passed away peacefully on Nov. 11th, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents Matt and Lempi Nessola, brother Robert, nephew Larry Nessola and infant daughter Victoria.

Survived by her loving husband of 68 years Donald and beloved daughters Valerie (John) Adelsheim, Marilyn (Richard)...

Logan Sova

Logan Sova

Nov 11, 2022

Logan Ray Sova

Age 41 of Stillwater, Minnesota, died suddenly on November 11, 2022.

Logan is survived by his parents, Deb “Muffy” Marvin (Stillwater, MN), Bill & Mary Sova (Somerset, WI); his sister, Kayli Sova (San Diego, CA); his grandmother, Dolores Sova; and his special friend, Melissa Stene; many other relatives and friends. Logan was preceded...

Darlene Cochran

Darlene Cochran

Nov 10, 2022

COCHRAN Darlene Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022. Survived by children, Cindy (Jerome) Baker, Jody (Joseph) Prettner, Mark Cochran, Martin Cochran; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Olive Meyer; son, Matthew Cochran; granddaughter, Justine Parks; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Cochran; brothers, Don,...

Joyce Larson

Joyce Larson

Nov 9, 2022

Joyce transitioned peacefully to a new life, after completing 98 years and 11 months on planet Earth.  She took great pride in her accomplishments, independence and unceasing commitment to finding and creating her own pathways.  Her life story is an amazing tale.  She indeed is well remembered.

Lisa Olsen

Lisa Olsen

Nov 9, 2022

Lisa L. Olsen Age 69, passed away on November 9, 2022, due to a chronic illness. She was born September 16, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio to Billie and Harry Olsen and grew-up in Hialeah (Miami), Florida. After visiting her brother in St. Paul, Lisa decided to embrace the cold and move to Minneapolis. Lisa loved to cook and bake....

Michael Dorendorf

Michael Dorendorf

Nov 9, 2022

On Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, Michael Dorendorf, husband of Leslie and father of Neil and Ross, passed away at the age of 74. Michael was born in Fairmont Minnesota on February 29, 1948. Mike grew up in Winnebago where he graduated from high school and developed a keen interest in everything cars. He went on to pursue and graduate with...

Ann Kraemer

Ann Kraemer

Nov 7, 2022

Ann Kraemer

Ann was born March 9, 1940 in Ely, MN and died November 7, 2022 in Stillwater, MN.

Survived by husband John Kraemer; children Jill Kraemer, Jeff Kraemer (Amy Kraemer); grandchildren Caden Kraemer, Mikaela Evans, Calvin Evans; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Ann taught for 30 years in...

Geraldine Knutson

Geraldine Knutson

Nov 5, 2022

Knutson (Wood), Geraldine Nina Age 93 of Eagan passed away peacefully on Nov. 5th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years Bill and beloved daughter Diane. Survived by daughter, Nancy (Chuck); sons, Kent (Ninfa), Tom (Lori) and son-in-law Dennis. 6 grandchildren; Brian, Jessica, Billy, Alyssa, Jacki, Dylan and their significant others. 5 great...

Richard Connors, Sr.

Richard Connors, Sr.

Nov 5, 2022

Richard Michael “Rick” Connors, Sr.

Age 72, formerly of Star Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully November 5, 2022 at 2:15pm with family at his side after a two year battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, Richard J. and Delores Connors.

He will be sadly missed by his wife and...

Mary Bannert

Mary Bannert

Nov 4, 2022

Mary Jean “Lyon” Bannert went to be with her Lord on November 4, 2022.

Mary “Peg” was born in International Falls, Minnesota on January 24, 1938 to the parents of Theresa “Warmuth” Lyon and Delbert Lyon.  Growing up, Mary loved playing outside and being in the woods.  She and her five brothers cared and watched out for...

Michelle Stevens

Michelle Stevens

Nov 4, 2022

Michelle Marie Stevens

Age 54, of New Richmond, WI, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2022.

Preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas and Olga Higgins and Alfred and Theresa Schulte.

She will be sadly missed by husband, Patric; son, Malakai; parents, Donald and Dorothy Schulte; siblings, Donny Schulte, Paul Schulte and...

Eugene Walton

Eugene Walton

Nov 4, 2022

Age 73, of Minneapolis, formerly of Cedar Falls, IA, began his journey to the spirit world on November 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edna Sperring and Frank E. Walton, and nephew, Bill Hubbell. Also preceded in death by Cattail, Magpie, Atilla the Honey, Datsun, and Rennie. Gene is survived by his children, Brendan Kendrick-Walton (Suchanya...

Veronica Kapaun

Veronica Kapaun

Nov 3, 2022

Veronica Lee Kapaun Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on July 21, 1970; passed on the night of November 3, 2022 at the age of 52. Veronica is preceded in death by her father Donald. Survived by mother Judith (Stephen), daughters Amanda and Samantha, brother and sisters, nephews, niece, and many friends. Raised in Saint Paul, Veronica liked the summer season...

Walton Welna

Walton Welna

Nov 3, 2022

Walton Wallace Welna

Age 89, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Theodore and Catherine; and sisters, Gloria Posterick and Rita Mohr.

Survived by sister, Nonna Rassier; many nieces and nephews.

Walton taught for several years in Golden Valley and then went...

Sherry Sargent

Sherry Sargent

Nov 2, 2022

Sherry Ann Sargent Age 35, passed away on November 2, 2022. Sherry is preceded in death by her parents Alvin Sr. and JoAnne Sargent; grandparents Melvin and Ozilda Sargent, Eloise Durant, and Lawrence Taylor; nieces Karina Chosa, Kayle Chosa, and Reina Brown; and nephew Joshua. She is survived by her children Dustin Jr., Ningoosis, Dade, Katie, and Jackson; the father...

Cathleen Anderson

Cathleen Anderson

Nov 2, 2022

Cathleen "Cathy" A. Anderson, at age 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born April 25th, 1959, in Minneapolis, MN. Died November 2nd, 2022.

Preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, John R. Anderson; father, Howard Jiran; brother, Jeffrey Jiran; father and mother-in-law, John and Janice Anderson; sisters-in-law, Tonya Biessener and Shanda Anderson.

Survived...

Patricia Martineau

Patricia Martineau

Nov 2, 2022

Pat passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving children. Pat was born to Sylvio and Ann Tiziani on October 23, 1939, in Ironwood, Michigan. Pat grew up in Ironwood with her three sisters and attended St. Ambrose Catholic School, where she met the love of her life, Phil. Pat then went on to graduate with a nursing...

Nancy Cosgriff

Nancy Cosgriff

Nov 2, 2022

Nancy Cecile Cosgriff

February 8, 1938-November 2, 2022, of Marine on St. Croix, passed away on November 2, 2022 with her sisters, Elsie Armstrong and Jeanne Folstrom by her side.

Nancy was born and raised in Olivia, Minnesota.  She was the youngest of seven children.

After a year at the College...

Sallyann Wacker

Sallyann Wacker

Oct 31, 2022

Sallyann Becken Wacker

Loving wife, mother, grandmother

Passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022. Sallyann was a cancer survivor who struggled with Lewy Body Dementia. She is survived by her loving family: husband of 62 years, Bill; daughters, Anne (Butch) Handahl, Sarah (Bob) Gabler; son, Gregg (Jessica) Wacker; grandchildren, Quinn Handahl, Sam Handahl,...

Marie Thyen

Marie Thyen

Oct 31, 2022

Marie E. (Andrle) Thyen Age 87, of North Branch, formerly of Cottage Grove, went home to her Lord and Savior October 31, 2022. She was born on the family farm in River Falls, Wisconsin, on September 16, 1935. She was the first of eight siblings. She met the love of her life, Eddie, in December 1956 and married in...