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Leonard Johnson
May 29, 2024
Leonard Clayton Johnson
Age 68
Died May 29, 2024
Preceded in death by his mother; father; and his older brother, Duane Johnson.
He is survived by his sister, Lucille Danielson; his niece Terra Danielson; and other family members.
Celebration of Life will take place Tuesday, June 11th at 1pm at Simple Traditions by Bradshaw, 671 Snelling Ave. South, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55117. Visitation one hour...
Wilbur "Bill" Johnson
May 27, 2024
Wilbur "Bill" Johnson passed away at home at a young 94 years old on May 27, 2024, Memorial Day.
He was born and raised in Sioux Falls SD, adopted by Florence and Stanley Johnson. A natural at public speaking, in high school, he enjoyed acting and performed in 33 plays. He quit high school in his senior year to enlist in...
Yolanda Brown
May 19, 2024
Yolanda (Popcorn) Brown was born on July 27, 1965, in Chicago, IL. She was the second of eight children born to the late Hazel Brown. Yolanda attended William H. Brown Elementary School and later Richard T. Crane High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Social Science from Metropolitan State University.
Yolanda was known for her kindness and...
Marjorie Stephan
May 15, 2024
Marjorie Gail Stephan, 87, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Saint Therese Senior Care in Woodbury, MN, surrounded by the love of her family, after a life well-lived. Her peaceful passing is a testament to the love and care she received, bringing comfort to those who knew and loved her.
Margie was born August 5,...
Joyce Alma Schultz
May 15, 2024
Joyce Alma Schultz, age 73, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024 after a hard but courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Sioux Falls, SD and met and married her high school sweetheart, David. They enjoyed 53 years of marriage and raised 5 children.
Joyce loved God and her family fully. It brought her joy...
Susan Morrill
May 14, 2024
Susan Diana Morrill, adored mother, friend, and partner, peacefully departed this world on May 14, 2024, surrounded by her cherished children and beloved significant other. Preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and Lawrence Burns, sister Barbara and Brother James, she is survived by her children Gregory and Kathryn Morrill, and her significant other Ronald Clough. A native of Minneapolis,...
Jay Ripley
May 13, 2024
Jay Richard Ripley, age 59, of Shakopee, formerly of Red Wing, MN, passed away on May 10, 2024.
Jay was a dedicated mechanical engineer for the US Navy, serving honorably on the USS Eisenhower for nearly two decades. Following his naval service, he continued his career with the US Patent Agency. Jay shared a passion for motorcycles, just like his father...
Lynn Baldwin
May 9, 2024
Lynn Baldwin born February 15th,1964, sadly passed away May 9th, 2024 at the age of 60. She passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
Lynn loved being with her family and friends. She liked puzzles, horses and going to Lake Superior. She will be deeply missed.
Lynn was preceded in death by parents, Darlin and Richard; brother, Kevin; and son,...
Sharon (Blyton) Stine
May 9, 2024
Stine, Sharon Kay
Age 85, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024.
Sharon was born on February 28, 1939, in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin. After moving to St. Paul, she attended Wilson High School where she graduated in 1957. Soon after graduating, Sharon met Kermit Milton Stine whom she married and then relocated to Arizona where they eventually settled in Bowie....
Lora (Hagglund) Anderson
May 8, 2024
Lora Ann Anderson, 86, peacefully passed away on May 8 after two hip surgeries and a long struggle with dementia. Lora was born in Minneapolis on April 9, 1938 to Oliver and Mildred (Schwalen) Hagglund. Growing up, she lived in New London, Byron, St. Charles, and St. Peter. (Her father was a teacher and school administrator.) During her high school...
Jewell "Judy" (Ernest) Abendroth
May 4, 2024
Jewell (Judy) Abendroth, born May 14, 1924 to Hugo and Blanche Ernest, passed to her Glory on May 4, 2024, just shy of her 100th birthday.
Judy grew up in Backus, Minnesota, where her father ran the rail road station. She had two brothers and two sisters. Her Mother and Grandmother were grand ladies, artists and homemakers with a love of...
Donna Myrum
May 2, 2024
Donna Myrum, age 86, left this life unexpectedly to be with her Lord and Savior, and to reunite with her cherished family. She passed away Thursday evening, May 2, 2024, during a visit with family in the Minneapolis area. She retired about 10 years ago and moved to Tennessee in 2021.
In her death, the community loses a citizen of good...
Patrick Nickels
Apr 28, 2024
Patrick Michael Nickels, age 72, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 28, 2024, from lung cancer.
Patrick served in the U.S. Navy. Patrick was united in marriage to Doreen Dirkx on April 27, 1985. Patrick was the lead singer of the rhythm and blues band Under Suspicion. He also enjoyed gardening and raising...
Catherine Ross
Apr 23, 2024
Catherine (Carrie) Ross, age 50, passed away at home after a long illness on April 23, 2024 in Roseville, MN.
Carrie is survived by Catherine Earley - mother, Don Ross - brother, Tianna Ross - daughter, Shawneese Ross - daughter, De'Andre Ross - son, Cayden Ross - son, Ralph Phillips - life partner.
Carrie is preceded in death by her father Donald...
Jeffery Thomas Riemenschneider
Apr 20, 2024
Jeffery Thomas Riemenschneider, 67, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024.
Jeff was born on Sept 19, 1956, to Violet (Bendix) Law and Lydell Riemenschneider in New Richmond, WI. After graduating from the School of Hard Knocks, he worked misc. jobs until he became an entrepreneur and owner of catering trucks. However, his favorite “job” was playing poker and any other games that you could bet on. Jeff’s life was taken early from Parkinson’s, but...
Fritz William Gelting
Apr 19, 2024
It is with great sorrow we announce the death of Fritz William Gelting, age 59 of St. Paul.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Henry Gelting and Janet Louise (DeMarre) Gelting. He is survived by his sisters, Veronica Gelting, Ann (Gelting) Schramm (Ken), and his brother, Nick Gelting; his nieces and nephews, Walter, Bernadette, Nicole (Ken) and Rico...
Zereana Krueger
Apr 14, 2024
Zereana Marie Krueger, affectionately known as "nee nee" or "z," passed away on April 14, 2024. She was born on November 23, 1987, in Minneapolis, MN to Lauralee Olson and Irving Sutton . She was raised in North Minneapolis by her mother and the father she's known, Richard Boyce. She most recently resided in St. Paul, MN.
Zereana...
James Murphy
Apr 8, 2024
James Patrick Murphy, "Our Murph" 4/21/54 - 4/8/24, "Our Murph" brought joy and laughter wherever he went. Known for his expertise with hydraulic machinery, particularly heavy duty forklifts, he tirelessly provided for his family.
To support his children's passion for hockey he worked extra jobs sharpening skates at Strauss and often officiated hockey games for many years. "Murph" loved fishing, shooting...
George Spearman
Apr 6, 2024
April 19th, 1940, Aaron and Ruth Spearman welcomed their 5th child, George Edward, into the family. George attended Dunbar Elementary School and after he reached the 9th grade began working with his father. George enlisted in the U.S. Army from September 1958 to September 1960. George lived a full, adventurous life, becoming a member of the Black Eagles Motorcycle Club...
Jane Hagedorn
Apr 6, 2024
Jane Hagedorn died on April 5, 2024 at the age of 79 after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She taught high school history, served as a legal secretary/assistant with the Minnesota Attorney General for 20 years, served as a substitute teacher, and devoted herself as a marriage partner in raising 3 children, supporting them through college and...
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