Today’s Obituaries
- Angela Lynne Bridge
- Michael C. Chickett, Jr.
- James Chlebecek
- Marsha Lynn Christiansen
- Judy Cooperman
- James W. Dockter
- Dr. Jerome Wayne Dougan
- Doris Betty Englund
- Donald A. Eshelman
- Georgeanne M. 'Cookie' Gronberg
- Cory Bjorn Hobbs
- Darlene Judd
- Joseph Roger 'Joe' Leintz
- Patricia Louise 'Patty' Londo
- Rev. Brian K. McCaffrey
- John Dacy McCormick, Jr.
- Elaine McMenamy
- Marcia J. Meloche
- Jason Newkirk
- Marlene Mae Nickel
- Daniel O'Bradovich
- Robert 'Bob' Peters
- Betty Jean (Kranz) Porter
- Gerald Francis 'Jerry' Ramacher
- Mary Lou Roberts
- Janet Fay (Sommerland) Sabes
- Barbara Lynn Schommer
- George William 'Bill' Schumacher
- William Standke, Jr.
- Marjorie Faith Stempel
- Daniel B. Wackman
Twin Cities native Dolores Rosedale, glamorous '50s TV model and actress, dies at 95
The Minnesota native also had a memorable scene in "The Seven Year Itch" and had a doll named after her.
He fought this newspaper — and won. Dan Cohen, mainstay of Minneapolis politics for decades, dies at 87.
The former City Council president took the Star Tribune to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sharon Lubinski, first openly gay U.S. marshal and longtime MPD leader, dies at 71
Lubinski came out in 1993 and later became one of the highest serving women in law enforcement nationwide.
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Minnesota music legend Spider John Koerner dies at 85
The vet of Minneapolis' West Bank folk/blues scene inspired several generations of players but stayed humble in his six-decade career.
Gophers
Former Gophers, NFL player, pro wrestler Bob Bruggers dead at 80
A high school standout at Danube and a two-way player with the Gophers, Bob Bruggers played six seasons of pro football before becoming a wrestler.
Sports
Sean Burroughs, former MLB player, Little League World Series and Olympic champion, dies at 43
Sean Burroughs, a two-time Little League World Series champion who won an Olympic gold medal and went on to a major league career that was interrupted by substance abuse, has died. He was 43.
Music
Steve Albini, influential producer of '90s rock and beyond, dies at 61
He recorded acclaimed albums by Nirvana, PJ Harvey, the Pixies and hundreds of others while becoming an outspoken critic of the music industry.
Obituaries
Frank Stella, towering artist and master of reinvention, dies at 87
Stella was a dominant figure in postwar American art, closing the door on abstract expressionism and pointing the way to cool minimalism.
Sports
Whitey Herzog, who managed Cardinals vs. Twins in 1987 World Series, dies
The Hall of Fame manager led the St. Louis Cardinals to three National League pennants and one World Series title in the 1980s.
High Schools
Official who helped MSHSL on pioneering ventures dies at 89
As an associate director, John Bartz helped the league start state tournaments in girls hockey and adapted sports.
TV & Media
Former 'KQRS Morning Show' prankster Lee Siegfried, aka Crazy Cabbie, dies at 55
He was behind a fake Brett Favre story that made national news.
Obituaries
Richard Serra, who recast sculpture on a massive scale, dies at 85
Many people in the art world urged Serra to stop making sculpture after a rigger was crushed to death in 1975 when one plate of a piece being installed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis accidentally came loose.
Variety
St. Paul guitarist Billy Larson, 'a Kmart Keith Richards,' dies of brain cancer
The proud St. Paul East Sider was co-founder of the Minnesota Music Café.
Obituaries
William Whitworth, revered writer and editor, is dead at 87
Among Whitworth's accomplishments: After Garrison Keillor wrote an article for The New Yorker about the Grand Ole Opry, "he pushed me to do a Saturday night variety show myself, patterned on the Opry, which led to 'A Prairie Home Companion,' " Keillor said.
Local
From Mumbai to Minnesota, Srimati Neenaben Gada shared her native Indian culture
Arriving as an immigrant in her 20s, Neena Gada helped create a home for Indian culture in Minnesota.
Variety
David Leventhal, who led Cecil's Deli in St. Paul for more than four decades, dies at 85
Leventhal and his wife, Sheila, owned and operated the Highland Park institution and ensured the family business would pass to his children and grandchildren.
Obituaries
Lorraine Blumenfeld Hertz, who stayed positive through WWII, Alzheimer's, dies at age 100
The former teacher died last month in St. Paul.
Music
Remembering Jon Pankake: A Grammy-winning folk scholar and early critic of Bob Dylan
His job was advising University of Minnesota students, but he gave Dylan unsolicited advice.
Obituaries
Michael Berman, political strategist who revealed private struggles, dies at 84
The Duluth native came to Washington as a top aide to Vice President Walter Mondale and built a career as an eclectic insider.
Obituaries
Rochester's music man never missed his chance to help others
Longtime Lourdes music teacher Gene Eiden died in December at 93 years old.
Obituaries
Peter Crombie, actor known for 'Seinfeld' appearances, dies at 71
He played the role of "Crazy" Joe Davola on five episodes
Outdoors
Anderson: From canvas to conservation, Jim Killen left his mark
Some of the Owatonna resident's best work was as a conservationist. Killen died Jan. 6 at age 89.
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