Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Robert Dean Kamps

Robert Dean Kamps

Mar 6, 2026

Robert "Bob" Kamps, age 69, of Bayport, Minnesota, passed away on March 6, 2026.Bob was born on August 18, 1956, to Gordon and Eldoras (Westermann) Kamps and spent his entire life in Bayport. He grew up alongside his five siblings - Phyllis, Joan, Jean, Steven, and David - in a home full of noise, humor, and competition.For more than 40...

Nancy Layne (Smith) Mewes

Nancy Layne (Smith) Mewes

Mar 5, 2026

Age 82, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on March 5, 2026.

Nancy was born on September 18, 1943, in Carthage, Missouri, to Dr. Norvin and Dolores Smith. As a young adult, Nancy attended the University of Minnesota's Miller School of Nursing. Not long after school, she met Myron Mewes. The two were married on May...

Pla Vang Khang

Pla Vang Khang

Mar 3, 2026

Pla Vang Khang passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Pla was a devoted woman of God and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Seng Khang, Neng Khang and his spouse Yer Lor, Bee Khang and her spouse Lee Thao, Ah Khang, Ger Khang and his spouse Choua Yang,...

Jean Katherine (Erickson) Chernega

Jean Katherine (Erickson) Chernega

Mar 2, 2026

Jean Chernega Service - Livestream

Jean Katherine (Erickson) Chernega passed away suddenly on March 2, 2026 in Hudson, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jean was born April 27, 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota to Walberg and Edwin Erickson. She attended college at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities where she graduated with honors. During her college years, she met John George...

Dennis Paul Hays

Dennis Paul Hays

Mar 1, 2026

Age 79 passed away on March 1, 2026.

Preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Paul Hays.

Survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen (Willer) Hays; son, Ian Hays; and daughter, Kirstin (Dustin) Vincent; as well as two grandchildren, Liesl Vincent and Crosby Vincent.

Dennis served in Vietnam as a medic, and when he was discharged from the Army was awarded a Bronze...

Thomas N. O'Brien

Thomas N. O'Brien

Feb 28, 2026

Thomas N. O’Brien, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and a lifetime of cherished memories. Though he has departed this earthly life, those who knew and loved him take comfort in knowing he is now at peace in the presence of the Lord he faithfully trusted.

Tom was born on December 6,...

Mary Martha Kvols

Mary Martha Kvols

Feb 28, 2026

Mary Martha Cheavens Kvols, age 82. Beloved wife of Larry; devoted mother of Laura (Tony) and Kris (Jasmine); treasured grandmother of Wyatt, Ezra, Eliza, and Margaret; cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Martha lived her life with a profound commitment to her family and friends. A graduate of Baylor University, where she met her husband, Larry, Martha lived in many...

Jan Alene Leite

Jan Alene Leite

Feb 27, 2026

Jan Alene Leite was born on 8/15/49 in Volga, SD and passed away on 2/27/2026 of pulmonary fibrosis. She was preceded in death by parents Arthur and Unalda (Dawson) Leite, brothers James and Michael. She is survived by her sister-in-law Pamela (Michael), niece Erica, nephew Nathan, cousins and many friends. 

Jan graduated from Sioux Valley High School in Volga, SD. She continued her...

Eleanor "Ellie" Margaret Samuelson

Eleanor "Ellie" Margaret Samuelson

Feb 27, 2026

Age 98, of Stillwater passed away February 27, 2026. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph "Sam." Survived by children, Stephen, Joseph (Myrlah), Mary (Mark), Richard, Beth (Kevin), Jane (Dennis), Bob (Mary Alice) and J.P. (Cheryl); 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Ellie was a devoted mother and family was the center of her universe. She cherished...

Michael J Bock

Michael J Bock

Feb 27, 2026

Michael Joseph Bock

Age 70 of Minneapolis

Passed away on February 27, 2026. Michael was always cooking for his family and friends. That was his passion. He will be dearly missed.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sue Ellen Valstad

Sue Ellen Valstad

Feb 26, 2026

Sue Ellen (Nutter) Valstad

April 9,1949 - February 26, 2026

In Loving Memory

Sue Ellen (Nutter) Valstad, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on April 9, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

She worked several years in retail but her main focus was on raising her two sons. Sue was very passionate about...

Elizabeth "Liz" Albrecht Schiferl

Elizabeth "Liz" Albrecht Schiferl

Feb 26, 2026

Elizabeth “Liz” Albrecht Schiferl, age 67, passed away at home in Saint Paul, Minnesota on February 26th, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Jan (Schmidt) Albrecht.

Liz is survived by her husband, Rich; children, Sam (Ayla), Annie (Kevin), and Simon; sister, Kiri Albrecht Riehle McKibbins (Jay); cats, Walter, Stanley, and Howard; nieces, nephews,...

Roxy Linton-Croner Carlsen

Roxy Linton-Croner Carlsen

Feb 25, 2026

Roxy's Service - Livestream

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet mama Roxy, who departed this life on February 25th, 2026, at the age of 69.Roxy was born on Oct 19, 1956, in Saint Paul, to Jonathan Linton and Violet Taylor Linton. In high school, Roxy moved in with the Carlsen's, who became her foster...

Dr. Carl Lee Bandt

Dr. Carl Lee Bandt

Feb 25, 2026

Dr. Carl Lee Bandt, 87, died suddenly of natural causes on February 25th at his home in North Oaks, MN.

He was born on March 22, 1938, in Wisconsin Rapids to Lawrence and Ethel Marie Bandt, and was raised in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, alongside his best friend and fraternal twin, Phillip Bandt.

Carl received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Master's Degrees in...

Charles "Chuck" E. Rundquist

Charles "Chuck" E. Rundquist

Feb 24, 2026

On February 14th, Chuck celebrated the 45th anniversary of his 39th birthday. Ten days later, he passed away peacefully at his home in Stillwater, MN, while taking his beloved dog, Oliver, for his morning walk.

Chuck was born Charles Elmer Rundquist on February 14, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Alice (Anderson) Rundquist and Elmer Rundquist. He was a hardworking and passionate...

Reta Mae Cook

Reta Mae Cook

Feb 24, 2026

Reta Mae Cook, age 96, passed away February 24th, 2026.After raising her beloved family, she had a long fulfilling career in healthcare at St John's Hospital. Reta loved traveling with her late husband Gene, visiting many places throughout the country. She is preceded in death by her son, Tony; husband Gene; and parents Rose and Charles. Reta is survived by...

Myrtle Mae Thompson

Myrtle Mae Thompson

Feb 23, 2026

Age 77 of Lakeland

A beautiful wife, mom, and grandmother passed away surrounded by family on February 23, 2026. Myrtle was born on April 5, 1948, in Grantsburg, WI. She was the 5th child born from Lester and Bonnie Linden. Myrtle graduated from Luck, WI. There she met her loving husband, Thomas, and married in 1968. She found joy by cooking...

Walter "Wally" A. Taverna

Walter "Wally" A. Taverna

Feb 23, 2026

Age 89, of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully February 23, 2026. Preceded in death by siblings, Richard Taverna, Nancy Nolen and Janet Taverna.

He will be sadly missed by wife, Linda; children, Wendy (Adam) Cavanaugh, Leanne (Mike) Koslowski, Richard (Margaret) Nielsen, Angela (Bob) Boever, Jennifer Nickolaus (Logan McClain) and Timothy (Michelle) Nielsen; 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Maroney, Bob...

Daniel Robert Larson

Daniel Robert Larson

Feb 22, 2026

Dan passed away February 22, 2026 at his residence in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. He was 71 years old. Dan was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on November 9, 1954, the first child of Robert L. and Betty R. Larson. He graduated in 1973 from Hibbing High School and in 1977 from Gustavus Adolphus College.

Dan is survived by his two...

Connie Ada Keithahn

Connie Ada Keithahn

Feb 21, 2026

Connie Ada (Larson) Keithahn passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the age of 82.

She was extremely proud of her three boys, Tim (Kimberly), Todd, and Patrick (Susie); seven grandchildren, Jamie (Briana), Ryan, Abby (Justin), Jeremy, Kyle, Heidi, and Holly; three great-grandchildren, Elias, Jude, and Camden; niece, Melissa; and nephews, Elliot and Ethan.

Born in Lake City, Minnesota, on July...