Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Berhane Fesshiai Asgede

Berhane Fesshiai Asgede

Jun 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mr. Berhane Fesshiai Asgede

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Mr. Berhane Fesshiai Asgede, who passed away at the age of 63.

Berhane was born in 1962 in Asmara, Eritrea, to his father Shambel Fesshiai Asgede and mother Mulu Mebrahtu Woldu. He attended Asmara Habesha School in Deki...

Albert "Al" Scheele

Albert "Al" Scheele

Jun 29, 2025

Albert Scheele passed away peacefully at the amazing age of 100! He was born into a very large family during the Great Depression and is one of nine siblings. When Albert became of age, he served in the U.S.Navy during World War II and was stationed on the West Coast. He was very fortunate to not see any action due...

Peter "Pete" Brownlee

Peter "Pete" Brownlee

Jun 28, 2025

Pete Brownlee, age 69, of White Bear Lake and Stillwater, passed away on June 28, 2025 in the home he built, surrounded by his family.

Pete was raised in White Bear Lake where he graduated from White Bear Lake High School.

He was a creative and charming child, who was beloved by his family, teachers, and peers for his adventurous and playful...

John Horwath

John Horwath

Jun 28, 2025

John G. Horwath, age 88, of Stillwater, Minnesota, formerly of South St. Paul, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 at his home in Stillwater.

Preceded in death by wife of 59 years, Caroline Horwath Lind; parents, John and Julianna Horwath; and sister-in-law, Judy Horwath.

Survived by children, Brian (Lori), Craig (Pam), Jill (Curt Eberfeld) Horwath, and Dana (Charles) Geary;...

Gerald Holscher

Gerald Holscher

Jun 26, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Holscher

Age 66 of Minneapolis passed away on Thursday, June 26th, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his father Robert Holscher.

He will be sadly missed by his mother Jerlyn; sister Roberta; nieces and nephew Amanda, Robert, and Elizabeth Edstrom; grand nieces and nephews Robert, Emmett, Dylan, and Clara; the love of his life Jennifer Manole; and...

Robert Sorensen

Robert Sorensen

Jun 25, 2025

Robert Anders Sorensen, age 44, of Stillwater, MN, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1981, in Anoka, MN.

Rob was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Jeaney Sorensen, with whom he shared 20 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they raised three children, Anders, Charlie, and Vivian, who were the light of his...

Eldonna Bridges

Eldonna Bridges

Jun 25, 2025

Eldonna "Dolly" Rae Bridges, 87, of Stillwater MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded in death by Vernon Funke, Sam Bridges, daughter Melissa, granddaughter Alyssa, and siblings.Survived by children Neal (Errin) Funke, Perry (Lesley) Funke, Jayson (Ljiljana) Funke, step children David (Romona) Bridges, Paul (Cathy) Bridges and Steven (Teresa) Bridges, special friend Frank Clark, grandchildren, nieces, nephews & friends.Dolly...

Philip J. Broberg

Philip J. Broberg

Jun 25, 2025

Philip J. Broberg, age 79 of Shoreview, passed peacefully on June 25, 2025. Preceded in death by parents Elwell and Anna (Bender) Broberg and brother Thomas Broberg. Survived by wife of 39 years Jean Swanson Broberg; daughter, Elizabeta (Lisa) Broberg; son, Dmitry (Dima) Broberg; brother, James Broberg; nephews, Stephen Broberg and Richard Broberg; nieces, Jennifer Meili and Megan Broberg; several...

Roger J. Wyland

Roger J. Wyland

Jun 23, 2025

Age 88 of Lake Elmo

Owner of Weber & Troseth, Inc. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Annie and Raymond; siblings, Marjorie and Raymond; and good friend and business partner, Tom Benick.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dienne; children, Andrea (John) McGraw, John, and David (April); grandchildren, Calvin (Jeana) and Elise (Joshua Blood) Boecker, Zachary (Anna...

Marilyn Joy (Gunderson) Redin

Marilyn Joy (Gunderson) Redin

Jun 23, 2025

Marilyn Joy (Gunderson) Redin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2025. Born on April 21, 1935, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Stanley and Esther Gunderson, Marilyn was raised with the values that would shape her life: faith, kindness, and deep care for others. She attended Bethel University,...

Randy Lee Nelson

Randy Lee Nelson

Jun 23, 2025

Age 75, of Forest Lake, formerly of Stillwater, passed away peacefully June 23, 2025 with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.

Preceded in death by his brother, Ricky.

Randy will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Catheryn; children, Randy, Jr. (Annette), Katherine (Daniel) Junker, and Donald; grandchildren, Jessie, Jacob, Ashley, Phillip, Matthew and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Ruthann, Gweneth,...

Frances "Fran" Joan Abbott

Frances "Fran" Joan Abbott

Jun 22, 2025

Frances “Fran” Joan Abbott (née Kraker), age 92, of Shoreview, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025.

Born in Virginia, MN, Fran was the youngest child of Emily and Joseph Kraker Sr. A graduate of Roosevelt High School (1951) and The College of St. Scholastica (1955), she received a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, and later joined the U.S. Army’s...

David Graf

David Graf

Jun 22, 2025

David Paul Graf, Major, US Army (Ret.)

Major David Paul Graf, age 65, passed away on June 22, 2025 at his home, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ewald Joseph Graf; and his mother, Colleen Agnes Graf.

David is survived by his husband, Nghia Dinh Pham.

David was born on June 24, 1959, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He...

Douglas R. Johnson

Douglas R. Johnson

Jun 21, 2025

Douglas R. Johnson, age 73, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Doug was a man of quiet strength, steady dedication, and deep love for the people in his life. He proudly worked for 44 years and 1 day at Washington County Public Works, holding many roles throughout his career and finishing as...

George D. Fontaine

George D. Fontaine

Jun 20, 2025

George Fontaine, 89, left us to be in heaven on June 20th, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary; parents George and Rose; sisters Marion, Dorothy, Aurore, Rosemary and Lorraine; son, Donald and daughter-in-law, Dawn. George is survived by daughters, Julie (Jim) and Kathy (Andrew); grandchildren, Tony (Leah), Niki (Chris), Kimberly, Jeff (Marie), Ashley (Brandon), Matti (Luke); great-grandchildren;...

John Tschida

John Tschida

Jun 19, 2025

John (Jack) Martin Tschida, Sergeant USMC (Ret.)

Roseville - John (Jack) Martin Tschida, 93, a proud Marine veteran, devout Catholic, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on June 19th 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on August 22, 1931 in Saint Paul, Jack enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country with honor and distinction...

Daniel Winston Schultz

Daniel Winston Schultz

Jun 16, 2025

Daniel Schultz Service - Livestream

Daniel Winston Schultz, Dan or "Hawkeye", age 74, passed away unexpectedly in Stillwater MN on June 16, 2025 a few weeks after elective shoulder surgery.

Dan was born on Feb 28, 1951 in Charles City, Iowa. His parents were LaVonne and Albert Schultz. He had seven siblings and grew up on a farm near Rockford, Iowa.

At the...

Gaylord Fred Kube Jr

Gaylord Fred Kube Jr

Jun 16, 2025

Gaylord Fred Kube, Jr, 78, of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born January 31, 1947 in Wabasha, Minnesota to Gaylord F. Kube, Sr. and Ethel Pugh Kube (later Alpert), and was raised by his grandparents Henry and Lucy Kube on a farm in rural Arcadia, Wisconsin, where he was surrounded by many beloved aunts, uncles...