Obituaries

Minneapolis Obituaries

Judy Marie Hoverstad

Judy Marie Hoverstad

May 5, 2026

Judy Marie Hoverstad, 81, of New Richmond, WI, passed away on May 5, 2026, after a battle with cancer. She was born on May 19, 1944, in Sandstone, Minnesota. She graduated from Sandstone High School in 1962, and attended Brown Institute studying Bookkeeping.

Judy was married to her first husband, Gerald Laun, and was blessed with one child, Tami (Rich). From...

William Joseph Lecuyer

William Joseph Lecuyer

May 4, 2026

William (Bill) Joseph Lecuyer, passed away on May 4, 2026 at the age of 94 surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Bill was born in Stillwater, MN on March 19, 1932. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Peter Lecuyer, his Aunt Vera Hawkins and daughter Linda Reichow. He is survived by his loving wife Jo of...

David Michael Heinrichs

David Michael Heinrichs

May 4, 2026

David Michael Heinrichs, age 57, of Lake Elmo, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, William; brother, Jeffrey; and father-in-law, Larry Wolterman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Lori; children, Ethan, Elliot, and Emerson; mother, Sally Heinrichs; sisters, Theresa (Keith) Schelp and Jennifer (Ryan) Fasbender; and many other...

Herman Perez

Herman Perez

May 3, 2026

Herman Perez 

04/01/1925-05/03/2026

Preceded in death by parents Santos and Josephine (Rodarte) Perez, wife Elvera (nee: LaBlanc), brother; Joseph Perez, children; Baby Linda Perez, Lynda Gerold (nee: Perez), David Beaulieu.Survived by children; Randy (Sharon), Colleen (George Donnell), Lorraine (Richard White), Curtis, and Kirk, numerous nieces and nephews, and great great grandchildren.After returning from WWII as a Navy Veteran in the South Pacific...

Theodore "Ted" Steichen

Theodore "Ted" Steichen

May 3, 2026

Age 91, passed away peacefully from natural causes, surrounded by family on May 3rd.

Preceded in death by parents Theodore B., and Catherine Steichen, and infant daughter.

Survived by loving wife of 67 years Pat, children John (Diane), Jimmy (Tammy), Mary Beth (Fred) Zappa. Grandchildren Sean (Stacy) Steichen, Megan (Chris) Gatziolis, Brenna Steichen, Calleigh Steichen (Eli May) Kelsie (Jason) Thorp, Jackie (Joe)...

Virgil V. Polinske

Virgil V. Polinske

May 2, 2026

Virgil Vernon Polinske of Afton, MN, originally Osseo, WI, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on May 2, 2026 at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his wife, his children and their families, and best friend.

Born in Eau Claire, WI on August 22, 1950 to Vernon (Buck) and Mildred (Millie) Polinske, Virgil’s early years were spent...

Kathleen "Kathy" Sundall

Kathleen "Kathy" Sundall

May 1, 2026

Age 89, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry. Epic mom of Debra (David) Cox, Denise (John) Pontrelli, and Linda de Beer. Proud grandmother to her 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Service Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi with visitation one hour prior to...

Joan Elizabeth Dembouski

Joan Elizabeth Dembouski

Apr 30, 2026

Age 81

Passed away on April 30, 2026.

Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Gene; brother, Edmund (Bud); sister-in-law, Rose; and sister-in-law, Frances.

She is survived by her children, Gina Sinn (Todd), Jay (Danise), and Jodi Krueger (Jim); grandchildren, Korynn (Reese), Adam (Christi), Jake (Beka), Sam, Olivia (Charlie), and Emma; great-grandchildren, Kasper and Harper; siblings, Timothy Campbell and Ann (Mike) Donovan;...

Janet Louise Swanson

Janet Louise Swanson

Apr 29, 2026

Janet Louise Swanson of Shoreview, Minnesota passed away at the age of 81 on April 29, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sven Olaf Gosta Swanson and Gunhild Elvira (née Carlson) Swanson, brother Ronald, and sister Lorraine (née Swanson) Fowler.

Janet is survived by her sister-in-law Marilyn (née Egeland) Swanson, brother-in-law David Fowler, five nephews Neil (Lourdes...

Dora Mae Schwartz

Dora Mae Schwartz

Apr 25, 2026

Age 92 of Balsam Lake, WI

Passed away on April 25, 2026. Dora and Norman were former owners of Twin Point Tavern in Lake Elmo. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards, polka dancing, and socializing. Above all, Dora loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Dora is preceded in death by her husband, Norman; son-in-law, Dennis Tschida; parents; and siblings.

She is...

David Donald Mardaus

David Donald Mardaus

Apr 23, 2026

David Donald Mardaus Age 94, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on April 23, 2026.

David, born on 26 June 1931 in Stillwater, MN. He proudly served over 22 years serving in the United States Army (reaching the rank of Sergeant First Class), during which time he was married twice and had 5 children.

David was preceded in death by...

Thomas "Tom" Marvin Rykel

Thomas "Tom" Marvin Rykel

Apr 21, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Marvin RykelAge 66, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away on April 21, 2026.Tom bravely battled cancer many years ago and won. However, approximately 5 years ago the cancer returned. Our family is so incredibly proud of the courageous fight he put up and the strength he showed until the very end.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents,...

Joseph Theodore Ek

Joseph Theodore Ek

Apr 20, 2026

Age 84 of Lake Elmo

Joe Ek, a devoted father, loyal friend, and lifelong Minnesota sports enthusiast, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and generosity.

Joe grew up in St. Paul and was a proud graduate of St. Paul Johnson High School. "Go Govies!" He later served in the U.S. Army before continuing his...

Jon Larson

Jon Larson

Apr 19, 2026

Age 77, of Woodbury, formerly of Stillwater, passed away peacefully April 19, 2026.

Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Esther; brothers, Melvin and Bill.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Marsha; sons, Adam (Jenn) and Trevor (Greta); grandchildren, Lucy, Liam, Adeline and Hugh; sister, Merriell (Keith) Frantsen; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Jon was born on June 17th,...

Thomas W. Anderson

Thomas W. Anderson

Apr 18, 2026

Thomas W. Anderson passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota with family and friends at his side. He was 82 years old.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky to Harvey and Ethel Anderson, Tom grew up on Hamline Ave and spent his youth in St. Paul, MN. He was a graduate of Central High School...

Ronald Sockness

Ronald Sockness

Apr 18, 2026

Age 85, passed away on April 18, 2026.

Ronald was born on June 26, 1940, in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Helga and Lyle Sockness. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and went on to dedicate his professional life to public service as an Assistant Fire Marshal for the State of Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jean Frances Zahler

Jean Frances Zahler

Apr 17, 2026

Jean Zahler, 81, of Stillwater, Minnesota passed away April 17, 2026.

Jean was born in Stillwater, Minnesota, to Louis and Helen (Ciesman) Garavalia. She graduated from Stillwater High School in 1962.

In 1965, she married Robert Zahler. They later divorced but remained close friends.

Jean loved crafts, dancing, horses and dogs, fishing, travel and adventures with her sisters.

Jean is survived by her children,...

Todd Allan Wolf

Todd Allan Wolf

Apr 17, 2026

Todd A. Wolf fought a courageous battle with cancer and went peacefully to his heavenly home on April 17, 2026.Todd was born in Faribault, Minnesota on November 14, 1954, and spent his childhood years in Stewartville, Minnesota. During the summers in high school, Todd worked on his uncle's farm where he developed his love of land and agriculture. Todd attended...

Roger James Rowen

Roger James Rowen

Apr 17, 2026

Roger James Rowen, born May 27, 1935, went home to heaven on Friday, April 17, 2026 in River Falls, WI. His memory lives on in his loving wife of 67 years, Marilyn; his children, Doug (Sue) and Sarah; four grandchildren, Albert (Anna), Kaytlyn, Kyrsten (Collin), and Tyler (Meagen); and four great-grandchildren, Esmee, Lincoln, Louie, and Ray.

He was preceded in death...

Karen Kay Fredrick

Karen Kay Fredrick

Apr 16, 2026

Age 84, of Maplewood, passed away April 16, 2026.

Preceded in death by husband, Richard; parents, Mildred (Tom) and John Tosse.

Survived by children, Mark, Kirsten (Eric), Paula (Bob), and Richelle (Paul); grandchildren, Josh, Rachel, Kim, Dalton, Shelby, Brandon, Brenna and Ben; great-grandchildren, Kyle II, Cayden, Easton, Liam, Izabel, and baby; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. 

Mass of Christian Burial 11am Thursday, May 7th at the Church...