Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

John O'Neal

John O'Neal

Nov 6, 2025

John Louis O'Neal

February 16, 1942 - November 6, 2025

John Louis O'Neal passed peacefully away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 83, following multiple health challenges. Born on February 16, 1942, in Stillwater, Minnesota, John was a lifelong resident of his beloved hometown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert O'Neal and Helen O'Neal Ridgway. John is...

Janice A. Bocklund

Janice A. Bocklund

Nov 5, 2025

Janice A. Bocklund, age 94, of White Bear Lake/Mahtomedi, MN passed away on November 5th, 2025. 

Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Rose Dahl, and her sister Marlene LaReaux. Survived by husband, Robert (Bob) of 74 years of marriage; brother, Kenneth Dahl; children, Kathy (Bob) Keefe, Scott (Denise) Bocklund; grandchildren, Tina Keefe, Brian (Alison) Bocklund, Andy (Jessica) Keefe, Diana...

Norma Singer

Norma Singer

Nov 4, 2025

Norma (Kriesel) Singer, one month shy of her 97th birthday, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. She was born on December 14, 1928, at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Freda (Kristensen) Kriesel; her husband, Jack Singer, in 2005; and her twin sister, Lorna (Kriesel) Montagne, in 2016. She is survived...

Jacquilyn Pierre

Jacquilyn Pierre

Nov 2, 2025

Jacquilyn “Jackie” Luella Pierre (née Heaney)

Jacquilyn “Jackie” Luella Pierre, 88, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born on June 6, 1937, in Stillwater, Minnesota, Jackie lived a life filled with love, faith, and compassion. She married Richard J. Pierre in 1957, and they shared 68 wonderful years together.

Jackie devoted her life...

Michael Therriault

Michael Therriault

Nov 2, 2025

Mike Therriault, 1947-2025

Mike Therriault, a man of many unique and somewhat eccentric characteristics, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Benedictine Health Care (BHC) in Minneapolis at the age of 78. Mike was accompanied on that day by his long-time loving domestic partner, Gayle Groebner. His body will be cremated, and no service is planned. However, his friends have...

Vivian Ann Sabelko

Vivian Ann Sabelko

Nov 1, 2025

Vivian Ann Sabelko, resident of Maplewood, MN, passed away at the age of 81 on November 1, 2025 after complications from a heart attack that occurred a week earlier.

Vivian was born December 7, 1943 to Kenneth & Ruby Thompson in Forest City, Iowa. Vivian was the youngest of four children.

Vivian married John "Jack" Williams in 1961 & had two daughters...

John "Jack" Einfeldt

John "Jack" Einfeldt

Nov 1, 2025

John D EinfeldtJohn "Jack" Einfeldt passed away on November 1st, 2025, age 85, in St. Paul, Minnesota.Jack was known for his kindness, wit, masterful humor and his an exceptional story telling. These traits that made him beloved by all who knew him. He graduated from Washington high school in 1958.

Jack was a proud and devoted veteran, who spoke fondly and...

Martha Jo Onstad (nee Mickelsen)

Martha Jo Onstad (nee Mickelsen)

Nov 1, 2025

Age 74 of Stillwater passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from dementia.

Martha was born in St. Paul on March 4, 1951. Martha was young when they moved into the family home in Bayport. She loved growing up in Bayport and always considered it home. She graduated from Stillwater High School in 1969 and went on to earn a BA and...

William Frederick Hering

William Frederick Hering

Nov 1, 2025

William “Bill” Frederick Hering IV passed away on November 1, 2025 following a recent diagnosis of brain cancer. Born on January 30, 1949, and raised in Bayport, Minnesota, Bill dedicated his life to public service and family.

Bill is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Carol Sue Rasmussen Hering; parents, Helen and William Hering; and sister, Jean Benoy....

Richard E. Jones "Dick"

Richard E. Jones "Dick"

Oct 31, 2025

Richard E. Jones “Dick”, age 91, of Stillwater, formerly of Roseville, passed away on October 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Dick was a mentor to many. He began his career as a bricklayer, building a strong foundation of skill and dedication that carried him through a lifetime of work. He later began selling diamond blades used...

Jacquelyn Joan Belschner

Jacquelyn Joan Belschner

Oct 30, 2025

Our beloved Jacquelyn Joan Belschner passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 30 at the age of 84 after a swift and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Hibbing, Minnesota on March 20, 1941 and is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Richard Olson and Katherine Irene Olson. 

Jackie is survived by the love of...

Melanie Witte

Melanie Witte

Oct 28, 2025

Melanie Mary Witte (née Rice), 77, of Stillwater, MN, passed away on October 28, 2025, after a brief fight with cancer.

Melanie was born on December 27, 1947 to Elmer and Lorraine Rice in Bayport, MN. After graduating from Stillwater High School in 1965, Melanie started her first job at Minnesota Mutual, but soon moved on to 3M where she worked...

Deanna Zaczkowski

Deanna Zaczkowski

Oct 28, 2025

Deanna May Zaczkowski, born November 30th 1937, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 28th 2025. Deanna is survived by her husband of 68 years, Bob; daughters Cheri (Chip) Pracht, and Sue Kress; daughter in law Shelley; grandchildren Spencer, Brandon, Jenn, Kevin, Katlyn, Zachary, Brooke, and April; great grandchildren Izzy, Ryder, Jaxon, Buckley, Norah, Mason, Croix, and Asher. She...

Richard Gessler, Sr.

Richard Gessler, Sr.

Oct 28, 2025

Rick passed away on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 from a devastating cascade of health conditions stemming from an autoimmune condition. He passed peacefully at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Evelyn Gessler, his brother Jim, brother Bob and his sister Barbara Gessler Peters. Rick’s presence is now devastatingly missed...

Diane Kay Kubal (Tryon)

Diane Kay Kubal (Tryon)

Oct 28, 2025

Age 82 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 28, 2025. Diane was a devoted mother to two children and a proud grandmother to four grandchildren. She was one of twelve siblings, and her deep love for family was the cornerstone of her life. She cherished family traditions — from Soup Day gatherings to making fruitcake...

Trudy C. Schroeder

Trudy C. Schroeder

Oct 27, 2025

Trudy SchroederAge 83 of Little Canada Passed away on October 27, 2025.

Trudy is preceded in death by her parents, William and Gertrude; brothers, Bill, Bob, and Carl. She is survived by her brother, Ernie; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on  Tuesday, November 11th at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear. Memorial Service...

Case Arkell

Case Arkell

Oct 27, 2025

Age 48 of Stillwater, died unexpectedly on October 27, 2025 from a heart attack.

He is survived by his parents, John and Jan; wife, Jamie; children, Tyler Forster, Riley (Sydney), Grace (Max) Groves, Lily (Mason) Oberembt, Evan, Case Jr.; siblings, Cory (Shannon), Kellei (Eric) St. Martin and Kerry (Greg) Johnson; many nieces and nephews and his grandchildren, Russ, Raleigh, Easton, Lennon...

Marie Failinger

Marie Failinger

Oct 27, 2025

Marie Anita Failinger was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on June 29, 1952. She was the eldest of six children born to Conard Frederick Failinger, Jr., and Joan Anita Lang Failinger. Conard, a graduate of University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacology, was in the U.S. Army Reserve at the time of her birth and served in the Korean War while...

Marilyn Eleanor (Goodwin) Watson

Marilyn Eleanor (Goodwin) Watson

Oct 27, 2025

Marilyn Eleanor (Goodwin) Watson was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Marilyn was born on 22 March 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas.She died on Monday, October 27, 2025 at her home in Arden Hills. She graduated from Wyandotte High School. She worked for a short time as a Medical Librarian at St. Margaret's Hospital. This is where she met her future...