Obituaries
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 ...November 21, 2014
JOHNSON Pamela Y., age 42, of New Hope passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2014. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clifford Sr. and Eva Marie Holm. Pamela is survived by her 2 sons, Johnnie and Frankie Johnson; her father, Clifford ...November 20, 2014
Carlson, Raymond Gunnar Age 88. Lifelong resident of Minneapolis, died November 20 after an extended illness. Preceded in death by parents Andrew and Julia Carlson, and younger brother Wilbert. Ray is survived by his wife Gertrude, son Richard, and h...November 20, 2014
Bradley Carl Davis, 52, of Eagan, passed away Thursday. He was born September 2, 1962 in Iowa City, Iowa to Robert D. and Shirley (nee Fiscus) Davis. Bradley is survived by his former wife Deanna, son Brandon, mother Shirley Hunter, and sister Caroly...November 14, 2014
Patrick Schoonover of Eagan, age fourteen, born July 16, 2000, in Burnsville MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2014, doing what he loved ? playing the great game of hockey. An eighth grader at Black Hawk Middle School, his swag was...November 13, 2014
Vane, Russell J. age 95, of Rosemount, formerly of S. Mpls., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters. Russell is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alice; 2 children, James (M...November 12, 2014
John G. "Jack" Kosek Age 94 of Minnetonka, formerly of South Minneapolis, born June 3, 1920 in Glencoe, MN to Adolph and Annie Kosek, passed away November 12, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise. Jack will be dearly missed by several ni...November 8, 2014
MECKLEY Marjorie F., born in Colfax, Iowa passed away on November 8th after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Marge was preceded in death by her parents, Selena and Roy Burt; and brothers, Harold, Robert and Gerald Burt. She is survived by...November 4, 2014
Julianne Marie Thorpe, 88, of Apple Valley, passed away Tuesday. She was born May 26, 1926 in New Sweden, Minnesota to Joseph Arthur Josendahl and Emma Marie Evangeline Sjostrom. Julianne is survived by her daughter Sharon (Alan) Kelsey. Along with h...November 3, 2014
Gladys V. Tollefson, age 85 of Bloomington, born November 3, 1929 in Braham, MN to Victor and Viola Hultman, passed away November 3, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer. She is survived by her daughters, Geraldine (Leonard) Chelman a...November 2, 2014
Canfield, Gerald J. Age 76 of Golden Valley, MN born Feb. 19, 1938 in Minneapolis to George & Eileen Canfield, passed away suddenly Nov 2, 2014 in S.D. Jerry served as a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard Aux., was a member of the Minnetonka Power Squadro...