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Obituaries and death notices:

Remembering lives of community members in the Twin Cities area.
Send obituary inquires to display@spokesman-recorder.com.

Lynda D. Jackman

December 28, 2016 by MSR News Online

February 27, 1946 — December 24, 2016 Lynda D. Jackman, 70, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016 at her home in Bloomington, MN surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of Wallace (Jack) Jackman. They shared 52 wonderful years of marriage together. Born February 27, 1946 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Pearlie Mae and Joseph Dobbins. Lynda … [Read more...]

Lebron Riley

December 28, 2016 by MSR News Online

January 26, 1960 — December 23, 2016 Lebron Riley, 56, passed away in his home on December 23, 2016. Born on January 26, 1960, Lebron described himself as the “original” Lebron, and a son, brother, uncle, dad, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and man who knew himself. Lebron was an entrepreneur and never met a stranger. He worked at Fridley Middle School for three … [Read more...]

Laurice J. Lewis

December 27, 2016 by MSR News Online

Laurice J. Lewis of Minneapolis, age 50, passed away peacefully Monday, December 19, 2016 surrounded by loved ones in her childhood home. Laurice is survived by her loving mother, Rosalind; brothers, Rodney, Robert and Davey (wife Terri); and sisters Racheal (husband Ronnie), Robin, and Renee (partner Gina); her beloved dog, Zeus; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces … [Read more...]

Diane Janine Witherspoon

December 27, 2016 by MSR News Online

Sunrise: October 26, 1948 — Sunset: December 14, 2016 Diane was born and raised in Minneapolis. She graduated from North High in 1966. After graduation she attended St. Olaf College in Northfield. Diane then relocated to California and later to Las Vegas five years ago. Diane always wanted to be a teacher and did teach music for a while. However, being inspired by her … [Read more...]

Jeanette Ruth Frazier

December 27, 2016 by MSR News Online

Sunrise: April 20, 1935 — Sunset: November 21, 2016 On April 20, 1935, Jeanette Frazier (then Roberts) was born to the union of Hollis and Susie (Williams) Roberts. Jeanette, the seventh of 11 children, lived in Cincinnati only to the age of 10 because her mother died after a long illness. Jeanette loved her mother very much, and her death began a very traumatic era for … [Read more...]

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