OBITUARIES

Bonita Abbett

Jan 25, 2025

Bonita Lee Louise Abbett (Heinen) was born on June 21st, 1949, and passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. After a lifetime of asthma; eventually developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease & Arrhythmia.

Bonnie was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, but made Duluth her lifelong home. Bonnie married Charles Abbett Jr on January 23,1967. They had 2 sons, Randy and Jacob, born...

Brad Fercho

Jan 24, 2025

Brad Walter Fercho, 73, passed away on January 24, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born January 11, 1952, in Minneapolis, Brad lived a life filled with passion for sports, camaraderie, and competition.

Brad was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. His time in the Marines instilled in him dedication and resilience-qualities that...

Robert Weixeldorfer

Jan 24, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Robert Weixeldorfer, who was born on July 11, 1966 and passed away on January 24, 2025 in Elk River, Minnesota, United States. He was the beloved son of Frank R Weixeldorfer and Violet Davis. Robert is survived by his two children, James Weixeldorfer (spouse Robyn Tamme) and Katrina Weixeldorfer. He also...

Ronald Dejdar

Jan 23, 2025

Dejdar, Ronald (Ron) Andrew

Age 73, of Woodbury, MN, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on

Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1951, to Harvey and Alice

Dejdar.

Ron graduated from Roosevelt High School and later Bethel College. After college, he

spent most of his career at The Bureau of Engraving Electronics Group, where he

worked...

Petra Phillips

Jan 21, 2025

Petra Leslie (Hallfin) Phillips, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21 at United Hospital after a brave battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her partner, Terry Konz; her mother and stepfather, Karen and Terry Kormann; her father and stepmother, Larry and Elaine Hallfin; her sisters, Nicole Olila (Jill) and Anneli (Olila) Gosman (Marcel); her step-sisters,...

Loren Gardner

Jan 20, 2025

Loren Eugene Gardner of St. Paul, formerly of Minneapolis, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior at age 88 on January 20, 2025. Loren was born on May 9, 1936 to Leon and Elaine Gardner in Sioux City, Iowa. 

Loren attended Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis where he met Margaret Lisell. They were married in 1958 and had three...

Eric Nordin

Jan 18, 2025

Eric Andrew Nordin, 71, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:22 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Born April 1, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, Eric was the son of Wally and Lee (Campbell) Nordin. He was the first of three children. Eric grew up in Austin, was an avid horseman,...

Jared Kaul

Jan 18, 2025

Jared Christopher Kaul

9/1/1998 - 1/18/2025

Jared passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 18th at the age of 26.

He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Ella; parents, Dustin(Amber) and April (Mike); grandparents, Debra (Gary) and Mary (Jim); siblings, Nick, Aryanna (Joris), Shayla, Taylor (Cody), and Makyla; along with many uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and friends.

Preceded in death...

Danielle James

Jan 16, 2025

Danielle M. James

Danielle was born in February of 1948 in Wagner, SD and died peacefully on the evening of January 16th in St. Paul, MN.  

She was preceded in death by parents Marge and Glen James, brother Ben, and nephew Joshua James. She is survived by husband John Martin, brother David (Debbie), sister-in-law Faye, nephew Seth (Jill), niece Brittany Jimenez...

Gurseal Aldridge

Jan 15, 2025

Gurseal Aldridge lovingly known as 'Granny Gurt- of Minnea lis. Minnesota passed away on January 15. 2025. due to nafuraJ causes. Gurseal was born on August I l. T956. to }immie and Sylvia Beverly in East Chicago Indiana. She was the oldest of 12 children.

Gurseal attended Donald E Gavit Jr./Sr. High School in Hammond. IN. During her lunior year of...

Vivian Olson

Jan 14, 2025

Vivian (Viv) Irene Olson, age 89, of Lanesboro, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at her daughter's home in Rochester. Having had a personal relationship with her Savior Jesus, Vivian knew He would be waiting to welcome her to her eternal home in Heaven.

Vivian was born on August 10, 1935, and raised on Peaks Island in Portland, Maine,...

Sandra Johnson

Jan 14, 2025

Sandra Joan (Gorke) Johnson, age 85, of Minneapolis, MN entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Sandra was born on August 6, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN. A graduate of Minnehaha Academy and a life-long resident of Minneapolis, Sandra loved the Lord, her Savior, Jesus Christ. Her faith was the foundation of her life. She shared...

Lynn Kleven-Ford

Jan 13, 2025

Lynn Margaret Kleven-Ford, 73, of Isanti, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025.

Born on June 13, 1951, in Warroad, she was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Kleven and Shirley Kling. Lynn grew up in Warroad but made her home in Isanti, where she became a cherished member of the community. She was known for her warm smile...

Larry Eldon Holmberg

Jan 13, 2025

Larry E. Holmberg was born March 5, 1946 in Willmar, MN to Eldon and Eunice (Holmgren) Holmberg.

He grew up on a farm near Pennock, attended one-room country schools and graduated from Willmar High School in 1964. After two years at Willmar Community College (now Ridgewater) he attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a BS in landscape architecture and an...

William Moser

Jan 12, 2025

William "Bill" Earl Moser, age 58, of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Born on February 10, 1966, to Thomas and Patricia Moser, Bill was the youngest of five children and often joked about being the favorite.

Bill attended Saint Matthew's Catholic School and Humboldt High School in Saint Paul. He dedicated 25 years of...

Enid Cummings

Jan 11, 2025

The Gweemei, Cummings, Tweh, Fahnbulleh, Taylor, Morris, and Kpellecollie families announces with deep regrets the untimely demise of their mother, daughter, sister, aunt and cousin, Enid Nellie Cummings. This sad event occurred on Saturday, January 11, 2025 in New Brighton, Minnesota after an extended period of illness.

Enid was predeceased by her sister and adoptive mother, Lucia T. Cummings Fahnbulleh. She...

Alice Ruth Sheehan

Jan 11, 2025

Alice Ruth Sheehan, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. She was born on March 12, 1934. Her siblings, Irwin, Edwin, and Beverly are waiting for her in heaven. Her brother, Leslie, remains on this earth. Alice was close with her sisters-in-law, Kay and Judy Sheehan. Alice was preceded in death by her daughter, Louise (LoAnne) Zechmeister. Alice...

Theresa Thomas

Jan 10, 2025

Theresa Marie Thomas passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was the most selfless, strong, and caring individual. Her favorite things included traveling and spending time with family. She will be missed dearly and has had a profound impact on everyone's lives she touched.

Theresa was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly;...

Judy Rae Heath

Jan 9, 2025

Judy Rae Heath, 83, of Minnetonka, MN, died Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Mount Olivet Careview Home, in Minneapolis, after a short battle with cancer and other health related issues.

She was born September 24, 1941 in LaCrosse, WI to Charles and Damaris (Rhoades) Young. On February 28, 1963, she married Oscar V. Heath in St. Paul, MN.Together, they had two...

Dorothy Williams

Jan 8, 2025

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Sister.

Age 97, died peacefully January 8, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 7, 1927 in St. Paul, MN.

Survived by children, Gary (Lori), Deborah (Joseph) Schulte, Joel (Dalia), Kathleen (Mark) Erickson, Robert (Julie), and Timothy (Peggy); 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two on the way.

Preceded in death by John, her loving...