Ann Wiessner Funeral

Tuesday, January 10 | 10:30 AM

Ann Marie Wiessner, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022, surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by her father, Roman Adam. Ann was a proud mother of two children, Max (Melinda) and Greta (Christopher Fitzgerald) Wiessner, and was a "second mom" to many nieces and nephews, godchildren, her children's friends, and friends' children. She is also survived by her mother, Rita Adam; brothers, David (Pat) and Michael (Kassy Kenney) Adam; sister, Kathleen (Warren) Boughton; and many treasured friends and relatives. Ann will be remembered for her quick wit, infectious laugh, resilience, and insatiable sweet tooth.

Ann grew up in St. Paul and attended St. Agnes School. She studied journalism at the University of Minnesota (class of 1979), where she forged lifelong friendships with her Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority sisters. In fact, Ann made friends everywhere she went. Her robust network of friends was a source of comfort and joy through life's many challenges. Ann's family and friends could always rely on her character and empathy, with a side of good humor, in their own times of need. Her kindness and generosity knew no bounds.

Ann had a formidable career as an account executive in the advertising industry. Despite her cancer diagnosis in 2017, Ann continued to work at J.T. Mega Food Advertising until her retirement in 2021. A testament to her German roots, Ann was rarely idle. She loved to cook, go to movies, go for long walks-preferably around a lake, and read dozens of books each year. Ann was a dedicated parishioner at Our Lady of Grace and expressed her faith through service. She was widely admired for her steadfast faith.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 10, 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina. Visitation one hour prior. Livestream available. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Wallin Education Partners or Save The Children.

Eileen Newsome Funeral

Thursday, January 5 | 10:00 AM

Newsome, Eileen T. age 75 of Prior Lake, passed away January 1, 2023. Loving mother, survived by son, Mark; grandchildren, Sean, Caitlin, and Connor; brother, John Fallon, and many other loved ones.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Church of Our Lady of Grace 5071 Eden Ave. Edina, 55436. Visitation 1 hr. prior at church.

Lloyd Warren Funeral

Wednesday, December 28 | 11:00 AM

Lloyd Raphael Warren, age 89, of Peachtree City, GA went to be with his heavenly father on November 25, 2022.

Lloyd was born on March 16, 1933 in Portland, OR to Lloyd and Laura Warren. He was the third of six children. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1956 to 1958 and the National Guard until 1962. He started his career as a Ticket Agent in 1958 with Northwest (Orient) Airlines retiring in 1992 as Executive Vice President, Inflight Services.

Lloyd married the love of his life, Janice in 1965 and they had four children (Todd, John, Heather and Allyson). They lived in Portland OR, Seattle WA, Edina MN and retired in Cocoa Beach FL.

Lloyd was unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression with everyone he met – he is remembered for his passion, faith, loyalty, love and storytelling.

He was preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Laura; wife, Janice; children, John and Allyson; siblings, Laurel Battles and Sue Mims. Survived by children, Todd (Kimberly) and Heather Teskey (Mark); grandchildren, Mitchell, Jared, Natalie, William and Elizabeth; siblings, Gavin, Martha Casey, and Clifford; and nieces & nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 5051 Eden Ave S., Edina, MN. Visitation one hour before the service at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey in Carlton, OR where Lloyd spent many retreats.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carmichaelhemperleypeachtree.com for the Warren family.

Colleen Friedrichs Funeral

Friday, November 18 | 10:30 AM

Friedrichs, Colleen Ruth (McGinty) Age 72, of St. Louis Park, MN, died Nov 9, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents and husband Jack. Survived by son Richard and daughter Cheryl, and three grandchildren Ethan, Jason, and Brandon; Sisters, Leona (Jerome) Kruchten and Maureen (the late Erling Hallanger) McGinty: and many nieces and nephews and friends. She was born January 14, 1950 to Joseph A. McGinty and Muriel "Pugsly" McGinty in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from St. Anthony Pauda. She worked for General Mills and Lands End. Funeral will be November 18 at Our Lady of Grace 5071 Eden Avenue Edina, MN 55436 Visitation at 10-10:30 Funeral Mass at 10:30 Interment at a later date. No luncheon or gathering following funeral. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Our Lady of Peace 2076 St Anthony Ave St Paul, MN 55104. This was the place that took such awesome care of Colleen in her final days.

Marion Short Funeral

Wednesday, November 16 | 11:00 AM

Surrounded by adoring children and grandchildren, Marion Dolores Short peacefully entered Eternal Life on November 5, 2022.

She was born on August 28, 1924, in New York City, the daughter of John and Helena McCann. 

Mrs. Short was the devoted wife of Minneapolis businessman Robert E. Short, who predeceased her.  They met during World War II at a Tea Dance for Officers of the United States Navy.  On September 27, 1947, Mr. and Mrs. Short were married at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in New York City.

Mrs. Short is survived by her seven children, Robert Short of Edina, Brian Short (Kathleen) of St. Paul, Marianne Short (Ray Skowyra) of St. Paul, Kevin Short of Mahtomedi, Elizabeth Short (Dr. Jon Floriano) of University Heights, Ohio, Carolyn Short (Joseph Torsella) of Flourtown, PA, and Colleen Short Lucke (Stephen) of Edina.

She was the loving Grandmother to 21 grandchildren--Kathryn (Sam), Robert (Mary Rose), Michael (Morgan), Louis (Carolyn), Nicholas (Alexa), Meghan (Robert), Caitlin, Maura (Joseph), Anna, Emily, Daniel, Jessica, Maureen (Tom), Elizabeth, Travis (Camille), Kelly (Quinn), Joey, Gracie, Patrick, Paul, and John, and 13 great grandchildren—Rory, Grace, Loretta Marion, Teddy, Skip, Rosey, Hannah, William, Charlotte, J.J., Elise Marion, Logan, and Reid.  She will also be deeply missed by her New York nieces and nephews, especially Susan Dougherty and Anne Matarazzo.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Short was predeceased by her cherished brother and sisters, Catherine Ingram (David), John McCann (Grace), Helena Gelderman (Edward), and Josephine Buzzallino (Angelo), her nephew and godson Paul Buzzallino, and her beloved niece Joan Buzzallino.   

The youngest daughter of Irish immigrants, Mrs. Short grew up blocks from Central Park in New York City.  Her parents entered Ellis Island alone as teenagers, and, by the Grace of God, found each other. They taught their children to pursue lives of purpose and distinction. 

Mrs. Short graduated from The College of Mount St. Vincent in 1945, with a degree in English and a minor in Art History.  Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Short lived in Washington, D.C., where Mr. Short served as an Assistant United States Attorney. 

Soon thereafter, they moved to Mr. Short’s home state of Minnesota.  Bereft of her Irish clan and unaccustomed to subzero temperatures, Mrs. Short famously wondered what had become of her life, but with a gentle nudge from her mother, persevered and prospered.

While Mr. Short forged a career in business, Mrs. Short settled into the rhythms and demands of raising their seven children.

Mrs. Short was actively involved in her husband’s campaign in 1966 as the Democratic Party’s nominee for Lieutenant Governor, and in 1978 in his bid for the United States Senate.  She supported his purchase of the Minneapolis Lakers, which he moved to Los Angeles, and the Washington Senators, which became the Texas Rangers. 

Following Mr. Short’s death in 1982, Mrs. Short served for many years as President of the business he founded.  While proud of the company’s growth and success in banking, trucking, and real estate enterprises, she most enjoyed her personal, daily interactions with the employees whom she so appreciated and respected. 

Most of all, Mrs. Short cherished time with her family.  She hosted 64 consecutive Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.  During these festivities, her grandchildren enjoyed the chance to race through her house and explore the hidden treasures of her walk-in attic.  Observing her “labors of love” and the “countless times” she babysat, grandson Patrick described her in a school essay as “the perfect image of selfless service.” 

Active in her community and children’s schools, Mrs. Short served on the Minneapolis Human Rights Commission, the St. Thomas Academy Mother’s Board, the University of Notre Dame Women’s Advisory Council, and the University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees.  The University of Notre Dame School of Law and the University of St. Thomas School of Law have designated faculty chairs in honor of Mrs. Short and her husband. 

Mrs. Short will be remembered for her elegance, grace and bearing, as well as her Irish sensibility. She recalled: “The nuns were dedicated to our perfection, especially in terms of how we spoke and how we presented ourselves, lest we give the world reason to look down upon the Irish.”

She had a talent for finding the perfect word—often in a decidedly Irish way.  She was an uncanny arbiter of good taste, fashion, and aesthetics.  She saw God’s hand in most things, and encouraged prayer and rosaries in the face of adversity.

Always devoted to her family, there was never a day when her children and grandchildren weren’t top of her mind.  She will be greatly missed. 

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 15, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM, at Gill Brothers Funeral Home, 5801 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, and on Wednesday, November 16, from 10:00AM to 11:00AM, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 5071 Eden Avenue, Edina.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately following at 11:00AM.   Private interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. 

If desired, Memorials may be directed to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church or The University of St. Thomas.