Obituaries
January 4, 2015
OBERPRILLER John Oscar, PhD, age 79, of Eagan, MN, passed away Jan 4, 2015 with his family at his side. He was born in St. Croix Falls, WI and raised in Newport, MN. He received his BA in biology from St. John's University, his Master's degree in Zo...January 3, 2015
Chester Michael Glogowski, 72, of Apple Valley, passed away Saturday, January 3. He was born August 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Chester and Jane (nee Kwit) Glogowski. Chester is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean, sons Edward (Kimberly) and ...December 31, 2014
Marcella Bjorge age 92, of Apple Valley passed away at Trinity Care Center on December 31, 2014. She was born on June 2, 1922 in Florence, Italy to Luigi and Anita Sassaroli. She met her husband Oliver while he was stationed in Italy during WWII. Mar...December 30, 2014
Nancy A. Kadrlik age 58 of Apple Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. Nancy is survived by her husband of 38 years, Steve; 3 daughters, Katy (Ken) Anich, Beth (Ryan) ...December 30, 2014
Manley Owen Tollerud, 93, of Apple Valley, passed away December 30. He was born April 13, 1921 in rural Pelican Rapids to Idan and Hilda (nee Grina) Tollerud. Manley is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elenora (nee Johnson), sons Edward (Barb Brown)...December 27, 2014
Bruce A. Rardin Age 89 of South Minneapolis, born September 6, 1925 in Minneapolis to Elroy & Mabel Rardin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, December 27, 2014. Bruce attended Roosevelt High School 1940 - 1943 and enlisted in the U.S. Na...December 27, 2014
Vicky L. Nelson "Gigi" Age 54 of South Minneapolis, born April 15, 1960 in Mpls. to Andrew & Catherine Nelson, passed away Dec. 27, 2014 after a short, yet courageous battle with cancer. Vicky will be dearly missed by her soul mate, best friend and l...December 25, 2014
Eleanor Ann 'Ellie' Sablak, 82, of Burnsville, passed away Christmas Day. She was born January 9, 1932 in North Hudson, Wisconsin to Frank H. and Clara (nee Dabruzzi) Richie. Eleanor is survived by sons Tony (Irena) and Steven (Sherri) Sablak, daught...December 24, 2014
BUSH Thomas W., age 81, of Rosemount, Mn. He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Lillian Bush. Survived by his loving wife, Karen, sons Mark and Jeff, daugher in law, Lynne, grandchildren, Dana (Dan) Matthew and great-grandchildren Chant...December 23, 2014
OBERPRILLER Jean Colville, PhD, age 72, of Eagan, MN passed away Dec 23, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was the first in her family to attend college. She received her undergraduate degree from Mount Mercy Colle...Jean Colville Oberpriller, PhD
December 23, 2014
Jean Colville Oberpriller, PhD age 72, of Eagan MN, passed away Dec 23, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was the first in her family to attend college. She received her undergraduate degree from Mount Mercy Colleg...December 20, 2014
BALDWIN Zackary A., age 20, of Eagan, much loved son of Sarah Hedstrom and Lance Baldwin, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Zackary graduated from Eagan High School in 2012 and went on to attend the University of North Dakota. Za...December 19, 2014
MacKrill, Georgia (nee Soteroplos) Aged 100 years, of Minneapolis, born July 29, 1914 in Minneapolis to Peter and Basilike "Bessie" Soteroplos, passed away December 19, 2014. Georgia enjoyed many years in the floral industry, part of which she owned ...December 17, 2014
Allen Cooke Frazier, 78, of Apple Valley, passed away Wednesday, December 17. He was born May 7, 1936 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Allen Cooke and Gladys Beatrice (nee Christie) Frazier. Allen is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose, daughter Chris...December 15, 2014
Felix Fettig, Jr. Age 83 of Minneapolis, born Feb 17, 1931 in Pierce Co, ND to Felix, Sr. & Mary Fettig, passed away Dec. 15, 2014. Felix was a member of the SEIU and an active member of St. Albert the Great since 1963. He was the oldest of six child...December 10, 2014
John M. Lyons Age 53 of Bloomington, born April 27, 1961 in Canton, NY to Edwin and Mary Lyons, passed away December 10, 2014. John will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 20 years, Linda; step-mother, Dori Lyons and two faithful dogs, Homer and ...December 7, 2014
Joan Katherine Frank, 76, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday, December 7. She was born September 23, 1938 in Browerville, Minnesota to Steve and Agnes (nee Feela) Kiselewski. Joan is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward, daughters Kim Davis a...December 6, 2014
John W. "Jack" Isaak, age 87, of Burnsville passed away December 6, 2014. Survived by children, Jan (David) Nicolai, David (Sally), Jim (Carolyn) and seven grandchildren. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at 11:00 on Friday, December 12 at Sh...December 5, 2014
Erickson, Joyce E. age 93, of Richfield. Cherished wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded by parents, Edward H. and Myrtle B. Swanson and sister, Gladys Marson. Survived by husband of 64 years, Glenn E. Erickson; son, Glenn Edward Erickson; daughter,...December 5, 2014
Paul R. Nogosek, 46, of New Prague, passed away Friday, December 5. He was born May 11, 1968 in Minneapolis to Thomas and Diane Nogosek. Paul grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1986. He spent his entire life living...December 4, 2014
Gerald Carl Larson, 77, of Eagan, passed away Thursday, December 4. He was born January 29, 1937 in Baudette, Minnesota to Carl George and Hilda Cecelia (nee Olson) Larson. Gerald is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce, daughters Tammi (Paul) Hed...November 30, 2014
Eleanor A. Perry Age 94 of Minneapolis, born Aug. 16, 1920 in Dumont, MN to John and Ann Fridgen, passed away Nov. 30, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond. Eleanor will be dearly missed by her children: Char (Gary) Klopp, Mike (Lil...November 26, 2014
Vesledahl, Wayne A. Age 67, passed away at home Nov. 26th. Visitation Dec. 4th from 10-11am with service to follow. Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, Mpls. Burial at Fort Snelling Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Mpls. He is preceded in death by his father, Arth...November 23, 2014
Gary C. A. Kottke, Of Bloomington, born April 30, 1941 in Hassan Valley Township to Lester and Gladys Kottke, passed away November 23, 2014. Gary is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas, sister, Linda, and brother-in-law, David. He will be dearly...November 22, 2014
Gladys H. Kittelson Age 92 of Minneapolis, born October 19, 1922 in Oakes, ND to Emil and Hulda Hanson, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Nov. 22, 2014. She was a steadfast follower of Jesus Christ and a faithful Prayer Warrior. Gladys was a ...