Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Roy Woldesrael

Roy Woldesrael

Oct 17, 2025

Funeral Announcement

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the Funeral Service for our beloved Roy, which will be held on Tuesday, October 21,from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at:

Saint Gabrielle Eritrean Orthodox Church

206 Robie St. E, St. Paul, MN 55107

Immediately following the service, the burial will take place at 12:00 PM at:

Acacia Park Cemetery

2151 Pilot Knob Rd, Mendota Heights,...

Salatiel Hernandez

Salatiel Hernandez

Oct 15, 2025

Salatiel Nicolas Hernandez-Patino, 34 of Fridley MN passed away on 10/15/2025.

Nico was born on 1/20/1991 to Salatiel Hernandez Castillo and Maria Concepcion Patino Bocanegra in Mexico City MX.  He starting working in restaurants at a very young age and loved the kitchen kickstarting a 20 year career in becoming a restaurant owner of Guac N Roll in New Richmond, WI....

Lora Jones

Lora Jones

Oct 11, 2025

Lora Annette Jones,

Age 70 of Minneapolis.

Passed away on October 11, 2025.

Lora graduated from Carleton College in 1978 and earned her Master's Degree from Metro State University in 2002. She was a dedicated advocate for civil rights, animal rights, and the preservation of our environment. Lora volunteered for many organizations, worked as an electoral judge, and fostered numerous rescue dogs. An...

Sean Kellen Tornes

Sean Kellen Tornes

Oct 11, 2025

Sean Kellen Tornes

Age 35 of Minneapolis

Passed away suddenly on October 11, 2025. Sean went to elementary and middle school at Anne Sullivan. He then went to high school in Pennsylvania for 3 years and graduated from South High School in Minneapolis. He attended San Diego State University for one year then decided to take another route. Sean was a delivery...

Shirley Theissen

Shirley Theissen

Oct 10, 2025

Shirley (Nielsen) Theissen passed away peacefully at her home in Stillwater on October 10, 2025. She was known for her friendliness, bright smile and generous nature. She will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leone and George Nielsen; by her husband, Bud Snyder; and by her sister, Georgie Norris.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Jacque Nelson;...

Leo Mark DuRand

Leo Mark DuRand

Oct 9, 2025

Leo Mark DuRand, 74, of Somerset, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025. Raised in Somerset, Leo was one of ten siblings and a graduate of Somerset High School. His adventurous spirit took him to Winter Park, Colorado, where he worked as a project manager for Silverado Development before founding Mountain Wall Concrete.

A natural entrepreneur, Leo moved back to...

Cal Michael Lewis

Cal Michael Lewis

Oct 7, 2025

Cal Michael "Cali-Man" Lewis

April 16, 1996 - October 7, 2025

Our beloved son, Cal Michael Lewis, affectionately known as "Cali-Man," left this world on October 7, 2025, at the age of 29.

Cal's life was one of laughter, love, and light. He had the kind of energy that filled a room and a smile that could lift even the heaviest heart. He...

Gerald Meyer

Gerald Meyer

Oct 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Gerald "Jerry" Walter Meyer

Gerald (Jerry) Walter Meyer was born on November 28, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He spent his childhood and formative years in St. Paul, where he established strong roots and lifelong connections.

After completing four years of dedicated service with the United States Marine Corps, Jerry returned...

Robert "Bob" Wilson

Robert "Bob" Wilson

Oct 6, 2025

Bob Wilson died peacefully from early onset Alzheimer's at Little Hospice in Edina, MN on October 6, 2025. His Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:00am at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater, MN, with visitation one hour prior and a luncheon following. The service will be livestreamed from this...

Arda Carol Berg

Arda Carol Berg

Oct 3, 2025

Arda Berg died on October 3, 2025 at her home in Plymouth, MN, six months after her 100th birthday. Born in Clarkfield, Mn on April 4, 1925, she witnessed a century of changes. She married Arthur Berg in 1946 and had a happy marriage and family, and they built a successful farming operation.

Art and Arda retired and moved from their...

Sue Siebenaler

Sue Siebenaler

Oct 3, 2025

Age 80 of St. Croix  Beach

 Passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2025. Sue was a great cook and baker. She loved to read and loved her cats.

Sue is preceded in death by her brother, Bruce; parents, John "George" and Laura Blocher; and son-in-law, Scott Schmidt.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald; children, Michael (Janine) Smith, Robin Schmidt,...

Jeannine Schurrer

Jeannine Schurrer

Oct 3, 2025

Age 94, died on October 3, 2025

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother

Jeannine is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Martin and Helen Langen; and siblings, John "Jack", Louise, William, and Martin. 

She is survived by her son, Gary (Lynn); grandchildren, Robert (Jennifer), Katie (Justin); and great-granddaughters, Alexea and Alexandra. 

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am, Wednesday, October 8th at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 6133...

Wesley Hughes

Wesley Hughes

Oct 2, 2025

Wesley Hughes Jr.

Age 69, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Maplewood, MN.

The funeral service for Mr. Wesley Hughes will be held on Wednesday, October 22 at 11:00 AM at Bradshaw (1078 Rice Street) with visitation an hour prior.

Interment to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, at 1:00 PM.

Carol Shutt

Carol Shutt

Oct 2, 2025

Shutt, Carol A.

Passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, age 74. Preceded in death by husband of 52 years, David; parents, Vincent and Anne Farrell; brother, Ray (Sharon) Olson. Survived by children, Jennifer and Bryan; grandchildren, Shelby (Maged) Backstrom, Joshua Backstrom, and Evelyn; nephews, other family and friends. Carol was an active church member, longtime childcare provider, devoted mother...

Richard "Dick" Sherrard

Richard "Dick" Sherrard

Oct 1, 2025

Loving husband and father. Lifelong resident of Stillwater, MN, and a 3M employee for 37 years. Preceded in death by wife, Diana (Dee Dee) Sherrard; parents, Sydney (Georgia) and Caroline Sherrard. He will be missed by both family and many friends, including his son, Rick and wife Amy; their children, Ben (Hannah), Tanya, Nadya, Matthew, and Emily; his daughter, Kim...

Michael Lanners

Michael Lanners

Oct 1, 2025

Michael "Mike" H. Lanners

Age 61 of Minneapolis passed away on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents Hank and Donna; and sisters Mary and Diane.

He is survived by his wife Anne; step children Errol, Jessica, and Katy; grandchildren Cody, Hayden, Ash, J.J., and Juliana; siblings Deborah, Christian, and Richard; nieces Marisa, Heather, Stephanie, and Crystal and...

Ann Marie Petersen

Ann Marie Petersen

Sep 30, 2025

Ann Marie Petersen, 83, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on September 30, 2025. 

Ann was born on December 4, 1941, in Pine Island, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Gladys Skogman. She was a devoted mother who was always there for her children. She had a love like no other for her children and grandchild.

Ann enjoyed fishing while growing up...

Melinda "Linda" K. Cardinal

Melinda "Linda" K. Cardinal

Sep 29, 2025

Melinda "Linda" K. Cardinal, born March 13th, 1956, to Crystal and Melvin Cardinal. Our beloved sister, aunt and friend was welcomed home into the arms of our Lord and Savior on September 29, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Linda was a woman whose spirit sparkled as brightly as the glittering trinkets and clothing she adored. Her home was a haven of...

Beverly Bonin

Beverly Bonin

Sep 29, 2025

Beverly Ann (Chartier) Bonin “caught her bus” on September 29th, 2025 at 84 years old. Her last chapter was written with love, laughter and dignity. We are thankful she allowed us to walk her to “the bus stop” with love & compassion. We are confident she was met by her son Jean Guy & husband Gerald with fishing poles in...

Timothy B. Sands

Timothy B. Sands

Sep 28, 2025

Age 92 of St. Paul

Passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home. Tim spent his early education and high school attending Breck School. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1955 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth "Betsy", that same year. Tim spent...