Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Dorothy Marie Biessener (Johnson)

Dorothy Marie Biessener (Johnson)

Dec 28, 2025

Dorothy Marie Biessener of Mahtomedi died peacefully on December 28, 2025 at the age of 89, surrounded by her family at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul. 

Dorothy was born in St. Paul on August 13, 1936. Dorothy is survived by her three children: Steve (Paula), Rick (Vicky), Sue (Chad) Greeder, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 

Dorothy was preceded in...

Lance Alvin Stobbe

Lance Alvin Stobbe

Dec 26, 2025

Lance Alvin Stobbe, 58, passed away in New Hope on December 26, 2025, following a 30+ year battle with Advanced Chronic Progressive Multiple Sclerosis with quadriparesis.

He was born on November 4th, 1967, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The son of Alvin Stobbe and Janice (Arvig) Stobbe. Lance was raised in Golden Valley, MN., and a 1986 graduate of Minnehaha Academy. He attended both...

Jack Ralph Diethert

Jack Ralph Diethert

Dec 26, 2025

Age 85 of Lake Elmo

Passed away on December 26, 2025. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He proudly served in the Navy and was a lifetime member and past commander of the Stillwater VFW. Jack was an avid bowler and loved playing horseshoes.

Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; children, Todd (Denise), Lonnie and Jessica Lieffort; grandchildren,...

Peter LaCasse

Peter LaCasse

Dec 26, 2025

Peter Richard LaCasseAge 71 of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025, surrounded by love.Pete worked for Trane Technologies in White Bear Lake as a machine operator where he was a devoted and much appreciated employee for 26 years. He wore many hats and took all of his positions seriously.Pete is preceded in death by his parents,...

Judith Elizabeth Lipovetz

Judith Elizabeth Lipovetz

Dec 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judith (Judy) Elizabeth Lipovetz, age 87, of Roseville, Minnesota, formerly of Hibbing, Minnesota. Judy passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.

Born on February 16, 1938, in Hibbing, Minnesota, Judy was the beloved daughter of Carl Rudolf Johnson and Ida Marie Johnson (née Johnson). She was a lifelong...

Sherman Danielson

Sherman Danielson

Dec 23, 2025

Sherman Danielson Service - Livestream

Born on November 2, 1948, in Hutchinson, MN, to Eldon and Lois Mae Danielson, Sherman grew up in the Dassel area. He attended the Collinwood one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Dassel High School in 1966. His passion for education led him to earn a BA from Augsburg College, a Master of Education from the University of...

Robert Kviberg

Robert Kviberg

Dec 21, 2025

Robert LeRoy Kviberg, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert George Kviberg and Mary Jane Kviberg (nee Brandis). He is survived by friends and caregivers.

Funeral Service Wednesday, January 7, 2025, 3:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis. Visitation one hour prior. Private burial Lakewood Cemetery

Sylvia Schreifels

Sylvia Schreifels

Dec 21, 2025

Sylvia Marie Schreifels (nee Smith), age 78, of Stillwater, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Sylvia grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, off West 7th Street, where many members of her extended family lived on the same street. Those close family roots shaped her life and remained deeply important to her. She cherished time spent with family, especially at...

Shirley Kathryn Spector

Shirley Kathryn Spector

Dec 21, 2025

Shirley Kathryn Spector, age 82, passed away on December 21, 2025, surrounded by love, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born on February 6, 1943, to Willis and Margaret Warkentien and grew up in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.

Shirley graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1961 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in...

Melissa Nelson (Bushnell)

Melissa Nelson (Bushnell)

Dec 21, 2025

Melissa Nelson (Bushnell), age 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, with her daughters and mother by her side. She was a devoted mother, proud "Maka", and an amazing friend to many.

Melissa was born on March 29, 1963, in Eugene, Oregon, to Suzanna Moody and Donald Bushnell. She attended Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, MN and earned her...

Deacon Dick Peterson

Deacon Dick Peterson

Dec 20, 2025

Richard (Dick) Peterson, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He lived nearly all his years in the communities of Somerset and Osceola, WI, devoting himself to faith, family, and service.

After graduation from Somerset High School, Dick began a career in the lumber industry. A man of deep conviction and gentle strength, Dick then...

Kent L. Archerd

Kent L. Archerd

Dec 18, 2025

Age 94, of Bayport, passed away December 18, 2025. 

Retired teacher, Aitkin and Minneapolis Public Schools. 

Survived by daughter, Elizabeth Archerd (Richard Zajicek); and grandson, Michael Zajicek (Mary Beth Kehrwald).

Private family services will be held. 

Raymond M. "Ray" Barry

Raymond M. "Ray" Barry

Dec 18, 2025

Age 86, of Lake Elmo, passed away December 18, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Patrick and Laura; sister, Lucille Cahanes; and brother, Patrick. Survived by wife of 65 years, Marge; daughters, Brenda (Greg) Kamrath, Chelle (Mike) Sandholm and Jodi Barry (Jenny Mason); grandchildren, Kayla (Jake) Johnson, Steve (Leslie) Sandholm, Wesley (Ashley) Sandholm and Taylor (Drew) Schenkenberg; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Austin, Elena...

Reed A. Becthold

Reed A. Becthold

Dec 18, 2025

Age 75, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully at his home on December 18, 2025 surrounded by family.

Known to many as the “Dirt Hauler,” Reed was admired for his unique approach to landscaping. He ran his sand and gravel business for over 40 years in the river valley and continued hauling gravel just weeks before his passing.

Reed loved to travel, work,...

Irving Mulvey Bloom

Irving Mulvey Bloom

2025

Irving Mulvey Bloom, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2025, with family by his side. Irving (Irv) was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on September 19th, 1936. He was very proud of his Stillwater roots and at 13 years of age was the youngest to win the Minnesota State Skeet Shooting Championship. He grew up across the street from...

Dona Mae (Jorgensen) Gilbertson

Dona Mae (Jorgensen) Gilbertson

2025

Dona Mae Gilbertson, age 95, passed peacefully on December 18, 2025 after an 18 month hard fought battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Dona was born on a farm near Hunter, ND on September 1, 1930 to Paul and Nora (Hanson) Jorgensen. Her family moved to Hunter when she was 8 years old. Dona was a cheerleader and graduated from Hunter...

Thomas Schuda

Thomas Schuda

Dec 17, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Albert Schuda

Thomas Albert “Tommy” Schuda, age 67, passed away on December 17, 2025 surrounded by family, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer.

Born on September 13, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Donald and Delores Schuda. Tommy grew up surrounded by a large and loving family.

Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Donald; mother, Delores; brothers, Donny, and...

Donald Arthur Wright

Donald Arthur Wright

Dec 16, 2025

Donald Arthur Wright of Stillwater, MN died December 16th, a month short of his 85 birthday. Don graduated from East High, Duluth, attended UMD, and graduated in electrical engineering at the U of M Minneapolis campus.

At E. F. Johnson Co, Waseca, he designed and built a 1000K transmitter. As an employee at 3M he held several patents, co-designing Tattle Tape...

Marlene Elaine Lee

Marlene Elaine Lee

Dec 16, 2025

Marlene Elaine Lee, age 83, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2025, after several months of declining health. She was surrounded by family, dear friends, and the truly angelic care of the Oak Ridge staff and Lakeview Hospice team, whose compassion and kindness meant so much to her and to those who loved her.

Marlene was a mother,...

Stacy Lynn Meyer

Stacy Lynn Meyer

Dec 15, 2025

Stacy Lynn Meyer (née Thompson), age 50, of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on December 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of deep love, faith, and devotion to family. A beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, and friend, Stacy was the heart of her family and a steady source of strength and compassion to all who knew her.

Stacy was born on April...