Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

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 Kubal

Diane Kubal

Oct 28, 2025

Age 82 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 28, 2025. Diane was a loving daycare provider for 25+ years. She stayed in contact with many of her daycare kids. Diane volunteered in her community. She had a zest for life and adventure. She always enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed...

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...

Rose Marie Moris (Lengyel)

Rose Marie Moris (Lengyel)

Oct 27, 2025

“Grandma Rose” passed away wrapped in the love of her children and grandchildren on October 27, at age 95.

Preceded in death by her husband, Paul “Skip”; daughter, Sally; and grandson, Mark Ostertag.

Survived by children, Mary Ostertag, Judy (Tim) David, John (Pam), Nancy (Jeff) Stener, Steve (Paula), Sue (Rick) DeGardner, Dan (Angie); 21 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

One of her greatest...

Gregory "Greg" Steven Blair

Gregory "Greg" Steven Blair

Oct 26, 2025

Gregory Steven Blair from Maple Grove, MN, age 71 , passed away on 10/26/25 at North Memorial Neuro ICU from complications of Lewy Body Disease.

Greg was born in Decatur, IL on 7/4/1954, married to Elizabeth Cermak from Hopkins, MN. He was a Manufacturing Technician Sr. at Curtis Wright Corp. for 14 years. He previously worked for Heidelberg as a Press...

Adeline B. Dornfeld

Adeline B. Dornfeld

Oct 26, 2025

Age 93, of Stillwater, passed away October 26, 2025.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ed & Elsie Waldow; son, Scott Elliott; and sister, Ruby Kuhl (Carl).

Survived by children, Stanley Elliott, Nancy Baker (William), Billy Elliott and Joyce Ann Wilson (Terry); daughter-in-law, Karen Elliott; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; other family and friends.

A celebration of Adeline's life will be Tuesday, November 4,...

Patricia Syneva Plooster

Patricia Syneva Plooster

Oct 25, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Syneva Plooster, age 88, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025.

Pat was born on September 4, 1937, in Willmar, Minnesota, to Rodney and Sarah Shelman. After graduating from high school, she attended St. Cloud State University, where she completed her teaching degree in just three years, graduating in 1957. At only 20 years old,...

Rachel Hamilton

Rachel Hamilton

Oct 25, 2025

Rachel Anne Hamilton; a beloved mother, a tenacious and faith-filled woman, a devoted steward of the Earth, and a gentle friend to all living things, Unexpectedly stepped into eternity peacefully at home in Minneapolis on October 24th, 2025 at the all-to-brief but radiant age of 53 after spending the day in the rhythm of her simple joys — running errands,...

Evelyn J. (Thul) Sherrard

Evelyn J. (Thul) Sherrard

Oct 25, 2025

Age 78, of Stillwater, passed away on October 25, 2025.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Laurence and Elizabeth Thul; brother, Robert; and in-laws, Richard and DeeDee Sherrard.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Roger; step-daughters, Debbie (Mike) Salmon and Maggie (Alex) Stuart; grandchildren, Tyler and Katelyn Stuart. She will be greatly missed by sister-in-law, Carol...

Jeffrey James Mitsch

Jeffrey James Mitsch

Oct 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey James Mitsch, who left us on October 24, 2025, at the age of 69. 

A celebration of Jeff's life will take place on November 20, 2025, at 11:30 AM, at the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear. Prior to the service, there will be a...

Lowell C. Van Berkom

Lowell C. Van Berkom

Oct 24, 2025

Age 89 of Lino Lakes

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 24, 2025. Lowell was born in 1935 in Powers Lake, North Dakota, the son of Johnny M. and Esther Van Berkom. He was raised on a farm two miles outside of Powers Lake alongside his six siblings, where he learned the values of hard work, integrity, and family...

David Huggett, Sr.

David Huggett, Sr.

Oct 23, 2025

David Huggett, Sr., age 86, of Somerset, Wisconsin, passed away on October 23, 2025. Dave dedicated 30 years of his career to the Ford Plant in St. Paul, where his passion for automobiles flourished. He cherished time spent on Lake Superior, boating and scuba diving with family and close friends. Dave also loved riding motorcycles and attending countless car shows...

Wendy Ingalls

Wendy Ingalls

Oct 22, 2025

Wendy M Ingalls

Age 56 of Stillwater, MN and Hudson, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents Louie and Judie; brothers David and Scott.

She is survived by her sons Jesse and Lucas; granddog Chris Farley; siblings Pam Caduff, Linda Doermann, Jim and Tim Garavalia; and many other beloved family and friends.

A celebration of...

Reverend Gerald Kevin Foley

Reverend Gerald Kevin Foley

Oct 22, 2025

Foley, Reverend Gerald Kevin, age 93 of Minneapolis, died on October 22, 2025. Born in Brooks, MN on January 15, 1932 to William Foley and Alma Perras Foley. Survived by brothers Bill, Michael (JoAnn), and Alan (Jane) and sister Patricia Ruffing (John) and sister-in-law Yvonne Foley Moore. Preceded in death by sisters Mary Kennedy, Beverly Aars and brothers Larry, and...

Edward "Ed" Krugmire

Edward "Ed" Krugmire

Oct 20, 2025

In loving memory of Edward "Ed" Krugmire, age 72, of Afton, MN, who passed away on October 20, 2025 at his beloved Farm / Mill in Caledonia, MN.

Ed was a man of many hats, both literally and figuratively. He excelled in many sports growing up including football (Captain senior year), basketball, baseball, and softball, while also involved in 4H woodworking,...

Lynn Patricia Klaassen

Lynn Patricia Klaassen

Oct 19, 2025

Lynn Patricia Klaassen, age 73, of Oak Park Heights, MN passed away peacefully Sunday October 19, 2025 at her long-time residence of Boutwell's Landing. Lynn was born April 13, 1952 in Stillwater, MN.

Lynn is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marilyn Klaassen. She is survived by brother, Scott Klaassen (Patricia); nephew, Benjamin (Wynne); great nephews, Teddy, Charlie and...

Faylene "Fay" L. Ziton

Faylene "Fay" L. Ziton

Oct 19, 2025

Age 94, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully October 19, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1931, in St. Paul, Minnesota to William and Erma. 

Fay lived a long and full life surrounded by family, friends, and her many beloved dogs. Her vivacious spirit never faded, and she remained independent, sharp, funny, and full of energy and love until the...

Shirley Schacher

Shirley Schacher

Oct 19, 2025

Private family service. 

Celebration of Life service to be announced at a later date.

Dean Schafer

Dean Schafer

Oct 19, 2025

Dean R Schafer

Dean R Schafer, 64, of Saint Paul passed away on Oct 19th following a courageous 6 month battle with cancer.

Preceded in death by mother, Sheila Fitch and her husband John.

Survived by wife Camille, son Ben (Gaby) and daughter Violet. His father Paul (Sherry), Brothers Dan (Ann), Dave (LeeAnn), Cary Truman (Lisa) and sisters Diane (Tom), and Rachel Griebling...