Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Jean Nelson

Jean Nelson

Aug 28, 2022

Jean F. Nelson (Lesch) Age 70, of Maplewood, MN a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on August 28th, 2022 in her happy place "The Camper". Our loss was completely unexpected, and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.

Jean was born on June 3, 1952 to Paul & Gertrude Lesch in St. Paul, MN. She...

Johanna Neutkens

Johanna Neutkens

Aug 27, 2022

Johanna Maria Neutkens Johanna “Annie” Maria Neutkens, 96, of Mahtomedi, passed peacefully in her sleep Aug. 27 at home. Born in Losser, The Netherlands, near the German border, Annie was always proud of the fact she was the police chief's daughter. She had many interesting stories about her teenage years living in a German-occupied town during World War II,...

Linda Amrein

Linda Amrein

Aug 27, 2022

Linda Amrein of Stillwater died Saturday, August 27, after a three-year struggle with dementia. She was 76. Linda's life was a sonata of service to people and nature wherever she went. She was predeceased by her sister Virginia Mae Fergueson. She is survived by brother-in-law Rev. John Fergueson of Kirkland, WA, niece Susan (Fergueson) Holihan of Redmond, WA, and...

Angelica Macias

Angelica Macias

Aug 27, 2022

Angelica "Peanut" Esperanza Macias was 13 years old at the time of her passing.

Angelica courageously battled Leukemia since February 2020. She had a bone marrow transplant from her brother in 2021.

She passed away peacefully at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. Angelica is survived by her mother, Margarita; her father, Nino...

Dillon Bakke

Dillon Bakke

Aug 27, 2022

37 year old St. Paul resident Dillon Dean Bakke, passed away peacefully on August 27th at Regions Hospital surrounded by his family. Dillon was born in Rochester, MN on February 25, 1985 to parents: Teresa Schnell and Larry Bakke. Dillon spent the first few years of his childhood in Rochester before relocating to St. Paul, where he graduated High...

Teresa "Terry" Gerdts

Teresa "Terry" Gerdts

Aug 26, 2022

Gerdts, Teresa Marie (Terry) Though we mourn the loss of our daughter/sister/aunt, we rejoice knowing she is with her Lord and Savior, brother Robert, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Terry left us on Friday August 26th after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her parents, William and Kathleen (Hall) Gerdts; brothers, Tom (Marlene), Steve (Gail) and...

Kay Palm

Kay Palm

Aug 26, 2022

Kay Dawnette Palm

Kay Dawnette Palm left this world for her next adventure on Aug 26. She spent her 78 years making the most of each day and connecting with everyone she met.  She will always be remembered for enthusiastically embracing every activity, whether it was sailing the open oceans, camping in the...

Lasheryl Yearby

Lasheryl Yearby

Aug 26, 2022

Lasheryl Portrice Yearby

Age 62 of St. Paul, formerly of Chicago, IL

Passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2022. Lasheryl had a big heart and loved to help others. Her home was always open to others. She spread her love through her passion to cook. Lasheryl put a smile on others' faces with her jokes....

Richard Heider

Richard Heider

Aug 26, 2022

Heider, Richard A.

Passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2022, age 70.

Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin P. and Agnes C. Heider; partner and soulmate, LaVonne Pahl; son, Jeff; brothers, Tom and Paul Heider.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy (Dan) Rions; brother, Mark (Joan) Heider;...

Jack Nygren

Jack Nygren

Aug 25, 2022

Jack Nygren

Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend - Age 95

On August 25th, Jack joined his wife and his son in heaven. He lived a happy and active 95 years, a life full of croquet games, card games, time spent on his beloved Madeline Island, cheering on his MN and WI...

Sarar Chhoy

Sarar Chhoy

Aug 24, 2022

Sarar Chan Chhoy Age 34, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2022. Now at rest with his dad, Chhoy; grandma, Kor; aunt, Monica, and niece, Sunshine. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services for Sarar will be held from 11AM to 2PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Eugene Grovhoug

Eugene Grovhoug

Aug 23, 2022

EUGENE H. GROVHOUG Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022 at age 87. He was preceded in death by wife, Sallie; parents Herbert and Bernice; brother, Robert. He will be deeply missed by daughters Kim (Ben) Gabatino and Robyn (Jim) Brown; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jed) Cass; Brenna (Phil) Perrin; Brian (Heather) Nagle; Brandon (Rae)...

Sheryl Santiago

Sheryl Santiago

Aug 22, 2022

Sheryl Anne Santiago (neé Smith) Age 51 Journeyed to the Spirit World on Monday, August 22, 2022 Sheryl was a steadfast and loving woman with a great sense of humor who yearned to raise her 4 beautiful children. She was best known for being incredibly artistic and she found joy in beautiful penmanship and traditional beadworking. Sheryl is preceded by...

Steve Carr, Neøu

Steve Carr, Neøu

Aug 22, 2022

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Steve, NEØU

Age 67 of Hugo

Beloved husband, father and Pepa

After a year-long battle with cancer, Steve passed away peacefully on August 22, 2022 on his own terms: at home, with his family, and his dog at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmert and Phyllis. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: wife of...

Loretta Swanson

Loretta Swanson

Aug 21, 2022

Loretta "Laurie" Marie (Burrell) Swanson, 85, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully, on August 21, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jim; sister Wilma (Leonard) Luoma; children Gary (Mary) Swanson, Jim Jr. (Kim) Swanson, Paul (Maggie) Swanson. Also survived by grandchildren Brenda (Tony) Studt, Lisa (Jon) Nelson, David (Jennifer) Swanson, Kyle (Rebecca) Swanson, Christopher Swanson, Robin...

Donovan Conrin

Donovan Conrin

Aug 19, 2022

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Donovan

Age 77 of White Bear Lake

Beloved husband, father, grandfather

Passed away on August 19, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Doris; sister, Patty Green. He will be deeply missed by those who survive him: his wife of 56 years, Marlene; daughters, Kim (Mike) Berlin, Kari...

Nathan Puffer

Nathan Puffer

Aug 19, 2022

Age 96 of Oak Park Heights

Nat passed away August 19th 2022 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by wife, Shirley; sister, Ina Lee; grandsons, Chris and Erik. He is survived by children, Charles DDS (Lana), Matthew MD (Jane MD), Kimberly Anderson- Uzpen MD, and Duncan DDS/OMFS; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren with 1 more...

Terry "Tk" Kopperud

Terry "Tk" Kopperud

Aug 16, 2022

Terry "TK" Kopperud

Age 63 of St. Paul, formerly of Stewartville

Passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2022.

TK was a chef for his entire working career. He worked for Jersey's for many years and most recently started at the Pillbox Tavern. He enjoyed watching sports and fishing. TK was a funny guy, and...

Dolores Thron

Dolores Thron

Aug 13, 2022

Dolores E. “Dodo” Thron

Age 85 of Bayport, formerly of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2022.

Dolores was an avid reader who spent her time admiring wildlife, solving word puzzles, & watching a Twins or Vikings game to relax.

Dolores is preceded in death by her husband...

Howard Smeby

Howard Smeby

Aug 13, 2022

*Please note updated service time*

Passed away on August 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kay; daughter, Sarah (Ryan Schultz); brother, James (Fran) Smeby; in-laws, Cletus (Peggy) Ratigan, JoAnn (Allen) Olson; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, John Dirks; sister,...