Minnesota Star Tribune

1947 - 2026

Stephen John Bryan, 79, of Edina, MN and Naples, FL, passed away on March 6, 2026.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who lived a life devoted to faith, industrious entrepreneurism, generosity, adventure, and fun. Steve loved tennis, skiing, sailing and especially building & remodeling. All of these activities he enjoyed with his family and...

Patricia Louise Buckley Obituary

Mpls

age 77, of Minneapolis, passed away on August 1, 2026. She attended the University of Minnesota and then worked numerous positions while dealing with several severe long term illnesses. During this time, as she often said, she was a prayer warrior. Patricia is survived by her siblings, Kathy (Daniel) Brezinka, Maureen (John) Schultz, Delia "Dee" (Alan)...

Carol Buckman Obituary

1929 - 2026

Shell Lake

Carol McLean Buckman passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. Carol McLean was born to Dougald and Cristiana McLean on December 6, 1929, in the town of Tripp, Iron River, Wisconsin. After the death of her parents, Carol became the ward of Annie and Hawken Lund. Annie was the sister of Dougald and became a happy member of the Lund family. Her brother,...

Valerian Burdick (Val) Obituary

1946 - 2026

Shoreview

80, died at home in Shoreview on July 26, 2026. Born in Milwaukee. Preceded in death by his parents Florence and Ray Philipp, his brother George, and his wife Margaret "Peggy" Riha. He is survived by his children Charles (Christy Haynes) and Robert; grandchildren Clark and Charlie. Val graduated from Don Bosco Catholic High School and the University of...

Clifford Dale Bute Obituary

New Brighton

Age 81. Preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; 1 sister. Cliff will be deeply missed by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Kristen (Pete); son, Michael (Joan); grandsons, Justin (Hamdi), Charles (Sheriah), Dylan; 4 great-granddaughters; 1 brother; 2 sisters.
Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to donor's choice....

Gordon Byzewski Obituary

1984 - 2026

Columbia Heights

Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Gordon William Byzewski was born on May 17, 1984, in Bay Minette, Alabama. From the very beginning, Gordon carried a spark that made life brighter for everyone around him. He was the life of the party, warm, quick to laugh, and always ready to bring joy to any room he entered.

Gordon grew up with a love for adventure...

James P. Carlson Obituary

1935 - 2026

Eden Prairie

James P. Carlson, born on September 2, 1935, in Manhattan, New York, passed away peacefully on July
26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jim proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he dedicated his entire career to Vincent Metals.
Jim is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Betty; his...

Michael Duane Christensen Obituary

1947 - 2026

Leander, TX

Michael, born March 21, 1947, passed away May 21, 2026, at the age of 79, in Leander, TX.

Remembered by his wife of 57 years, Jeanette; daughter Shelly & all. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, brother, friend & Air Force veteran.

Service at Miller Funeral Home (Fridley) 8/6/26. Visitation 1-2pm & Celebration of Life...

Patricia Lucille Christensen (Baden) Obituary

1934 - 2026

Bloomington

passed away on 8-4-2026 at 92.
Pat, or Patti Lou as she was sometimes called, was born on 7-15-1934, in Mpls, MN. Preceded in death by her parents Catherine and Arthur, siblings Robert, Catherine, Bill, Tom, Barbara, Rosemary (Olsen) and Peggy (Gannon). Pat is survived by her husband of 63 years Donald, her daughter Barbara, sons Keith (Sandy), Dr. Paul, Jon...

Judith Ann Christie (Fish) (Judy) Obituary

1945 - 2026

Fort Collins, CO

Judith Ann (Fish) Christie (81) died on the 22nd of February 2026 in Greeley, Colorado, following a six-year struggle with vascular dementia.

Judith was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the 6th of February 1945 to Leslie and Anna (Lund) Fish, the youngest of five children. Her father entered a sanatorium for people suffering from tuberculosis when she was...

Louis W. Claeson Jr. (Bud) Obituary

1937 - 2026

Shakopee

Louis W. (Bud) Claeson Jr., age 88, died July 24th, 2026. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Helen, and his son, John. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois; daughter, Karin; six grandchildren, Scott, Chris, David, Hannah, A.J., and Tommy; daughter-in-law, Cindy; and many other loving relatives and friends. Louis was an influential figure in...

Gerald M. Clemons Obituary

Plymouth

age 78 of Plymouth passed away July 31, 2026. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Leanne; children, Jason Clemons (Amy) and Katharine Brabec; 9 grandchildren, brother, James Clemons (Sara); other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by daughter, Shannon and granddaughter, Emily. Memorial service 11 AM Thursday, 8/13 at Vision of Glory...

Jerrold Conrad (Jerry) Obituary

1941 - 2026

Plymouth

Jerrold "Jerry" Conrad passed on July 27, 2026, at the age of 84, a resident of Plymouth, Minnesota. He was born October 3rd, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN and raised in Golden Valley, MN. A 1959 graduate of Robbinsdale High School, he went on to study at the College of St. Thomas prior to beginning a career at Honeywell and Alliant Techsystems, where he retired...

Steven Curry (Steve) Obituary

1951 - 2026

Shorewood

Steven "Steve" Orlady Curry
1951 - 2026

Steve Curry, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Shorewood, Minnesota on July 26th, 2026.

Steve was born on December 26, 1951 in Edina, Minnesota to John and Harriet Curry. Steve was a proud older brother to Lewis "Lew" and Charlotte "Char" Curry. At a young age, he developed a lifelong passion for the game of...

Kay Ann Danielson Obituary

East Bethel

Age 88 of East Bethel, formerly of Fridley, passed away July 23rd, 2026. Preceded in death by husband Bruce Danielson; brothers Larry and Frank; sister Diane. Survived by daughters Holly Oleary, Gail (Doug) Leslin; son, Ward (Vicki) Danielson. Grandchildren Mike (Lydia), Luke, Ashley (Jerome) and Haley. Great-grandsons Harrison, Bryer, and Callum. Also several...

Kay Ann Danielson Obituary

1937 - 2026

East Bethel

Age 88 of East Bethel, formerly of Fridley, passed away July 23rd, 2026. Preceded in death by husband Bruce Danielson; brothers Larry and Frank; sister Diane. Survived by daughters Holly Oleary, Gail (Doug) Leslin; son, Ward (Vicki) Danielson; Grandchildren, Mike (Lydia), Luke, Ashley (Jerome) and Haleyl; Great-grandsons, Harrison, Bryer, and Callum; sister,...

Frank J. Datko Obituary

Champlin

Age 73 of Champlin, passed away on June 20, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Verna; and sister, Char. Survived by wife, Brenda; daughter, Angela (Jason) Linkswiler; brother, Chuck (Barb); brother-in-law, Pete Rice; two grandsons, along with nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 7th, at Willy McCoy's (12450...

Norman Deaton (Neal) Obituary

1929 - 2026

Plymouth

Norman Neal Deaton was born on April 16, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa and passed away at home in Plymouth, Minnesota on May 30, 2026, at the age of 97. Neal grew up on a farm during the Great Depression. He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the Navy 1951-1954. While stationed on the East Coast, he met the love of his life, Laura Peck. They were married for...

Patrick Delaney Obituary

1942 - 2026

St. Croix River

Patrick Delaney died at home on Friday morning July 24th, 2026. The sounds of the St. Croix River were flowing through the windows beside him; his beloved wife, Kitty, and family were by his bedside. He was raised on Portland Avenue in St. Paul, by his mother Monica McGowan Delaney, with his 5 siblings, many cousins, and lifelong friends from St. Luke's...

John Edward Derus III Obituary

1940 - 2026

Mpls

of Minneapolis, passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on March 14, 1940, son of John E. Derus and Josephine (Rainville) Derus.
A proud son of Northeast Minneapolis, John was a standout football player at DeLaSalle High School (Class of 1958) which would later welcome him into its Hall of Fame. He earned a football scholarship to the...

Charles Floyd DeVet (Chuck) Obituary

1939 - 2026

New Richmond, WI

Charles (Chuck) Floyd DeVet, 87, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, service, and compassion.
Born on April 27, 1939, in Escanaba, MI, Chuck was the son of Charles V. and Eleanor (Derwin) DeVet. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Reece Anthony; his wife of 51 years, Patricia Ann "Patty" (Nelson) DeVet; and...

William DeWitt Jr. (Bill) Obituary

Forest Lake

Age 83
Of Forest Lake
Beloved Husband, Dad, and Papa, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and Zona, and his brother, John. He is survived by Patty, his cherished wife of 59 years; his children, Scott, Jon, and Brooke (Chad) Ihlenfeldt; his grandchildren, Caitlyn, Breanna,...

Donald Albert Doeksen (Don) Obituary

1942 - 2026

St. Paul

Don was born 10/7/42 and raised in Luverne, MN by Pete & Alma (Thompson) Doeksen and he enjoyed fishing and all kinds of sports. Don worked building silos during summers, drove dairy & bread truck routes in the Twin Cities, and was a caretaker of an apartment building on Lake Street with his wife, Peggy, before he worked as a tool & dye maker and an actuarial...

Constance Mary Doepke (Kelley) (Connie) Obituary

Wayzata

Age 80, of Wayzata MN, passed away July 29, 2026.
Full obituary and service details to follow next Sunday.

Constance Mary Doepke (nee Kelley) (Connie) Obituary

Wayzata

Constance Mary "Connie" Doepke,
age 80, of Wayzata MN, passed away July 29, 2026. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Warren and Dora Mary (Phillips) Kelley; sister, Laura Kittie (Kelley) Fisher; brother-in-law, Edward Earl Fisher; and first husband, Mark Edward Waters III. She was an amazing wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother – and a friend...

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