Obituaries
Gary Bernard Luedtke
May 17, 2025
Gary Bernard Luedtke, age 85, departed peacefully at home on May 17th, 2025.
Gary was born on January 12th, 1940 in Winona, MN, the son of Walter and LaVerne. He was united in marriage with Gloria Dawn (Kaslo) on June 4th, 1960.
Gary grew up on a farm in Winona County. He started driving trucks when he was 24 years old for...
Janice Dale (nee Bucholtz) Beseke
May 17, 2025
Beseke, (nee Bucholtz) Janice Dale age 81 of Blaine.
Born September 17, 1943 in Red Wing, MN. She passed away on May 17, 2025 after residing at White Pine Memory Care in Blaine, MN for over 7 years. She was preceded in death by parents John Jacob & Suzette Eleanor Bucholtz, sister Sandra Sue Bucholtz & brother Robert Andrew Bucholtz. Survived...
LaDonna Marie Gottwald
May 14, 2025
LaDonna Marie Gottwald, affectionately known as Donnie, or Annie by her grandkids, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 92.
Donnie enjoyed going out to eat, tending her flower gardens, and exploring the Minnesota State Fair, where she enjoyed entering her hooked rugs and was proud of the ribbons she won. She had a fondness for holiday gatherings,...
Richard Nicholas Lund
May 9, 2025
Richard “Dick” Nicholas Lund, age 95, of Fridley, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Long Prairie, MN.
Dick was born on the family farm in Sobieski, MN, on December 6, 1929, to the late Chris N. and Mary M. (Oldakowski) Lund. He worked on the farm before serving in the United States Army. When he returned home, he worked...
Robert Gerald "Bob" Mickelson
May 9, 2025
Robert Gerald Mickelson "Bob" age 94, son of Herbert and Emma Mickelson, born on May 8, 1931 in Wheeler, Wisconsin. Bob was the youngest of three sons. He attended high school in Grand Rapids, Minnesota where he received a degree in agriculture. In 1951, he served in the United States Army for two years. He traveled to Brooks, Minnesota where...
Roger Lee Grosse
May 5, 2025
Roger L. Grosse
May 19, 1938 - May 5, 2025
Grosse, Roger L. age 86 of Mounds View, MN passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2025.
Roger was born May 19, 1938 in Red Wing, MN, the son of Harry and Lorraine Grosse. He married Ardith J. Tiedt July 16, 1964 in Watertown, South Dakota.
Roger grew up on a 200-acre farm...
Daryl Troy Dankert
Apr 25, 2025
Daryl Dankert was born January 8, 1964 and passed away at a Hospice facility in Robbinsdale, MN on April 25, 2025 due to various health conditions.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Dankert; grandparents, Walter Brudelie, Adeline (Jerome) Hanson, Ann (Chris) Kunkel. He is survived by his mother, Edythe Dankert; brother Todd (Lisa) Dankert; nephews Ryan and Kenneth...
Margaret Ann Holdahl
Apr 24, 2025
Margaret Ann Holdahl, affectionately known as "Mugs," was born on August 29, 1945, in St. Paul. She spent her final moments in the same cherished city on April 24, 2025. Mugs embodied a spirit that was both kind and thoughtful, radiating warmth and joy to everyone fortunate enough to cross her path. Her personality was a gift; she had an...
Frederick Paul Severni
Apr 20, 2025
Severni, Frederick Paul
Age 80, of Fridley, MN died peacefully in the presence of his family on April 20, 2025. He was born September, 14, 1944 in Hartford, CT to William and Elvira Severni. Preceded in death by parents and sister Sis Roberts. Survived by wife of 48 years Barbara; son Joseph (Bee); sisters Julie (William) Smith and Geri Fischer; brother...
Myrna Leanne Hjellming
Apr 18, 2025
Myrna Leanne Hjellming, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, was born on August 24, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She left this world on April 18, 2025, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories woven with kindness and creativity.
Myrna’s professional journey was marked by dedication and a spirit of service. For 15 years, she proudly...
Michael Joseph Young
Apr 18, 2025
Michael J. “Mike” Young was born to Mathias & Alvina Young in St. Paul, MN, the fifth of six children. He graduated from Cretin High School in 1967, where he played hockey.
Drafted in 1969, Mike served honorably in the US Army in Vietnam. After returning home, he attended St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute, where his greatest accomplishment was meeting and...
Barbara Ann Tangren
Apr 16, 2025
Barbara (Retherford) Tangren, age 85, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by family. A devoted servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, she is now rejoicing in His presence.
Born on September 5th, 1939, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, Barbara was the daughter of Percy Guy and Dorothy Theresa Retherford. She grew up in Chisago City,...
E. Gilbert Kahle
Apr 15, 2025
Gilbert Kahle, age 83, of Spring Lake Park, passed away peacefully due to complications of dementia on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 9:51 PM at Brightondale Memory Care in New Brighton, MN. Gilbert was born on February 13, 1942, in Dallas, TX. He was loved and admired for his service to his church and community and his journey through life...
Diane Irene Sculthorp
Apr 13, 2025
Diane Irene Sculthorp, age 80, of St. Anthony, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Born on October 18, 1944, in Thief River Falls, Diane was the beloved daughter of Ingvald (“Ing”) and Irene Hanson. She grew up in Moorhead, graduating from Moorhead High School before earning her degree in education from Moorhead State University. It was in Moorhead...
Alorie Jane Rotondo
Apr 11, 2025
Alorie Jane Rotondo, affectionately known to many as "Kim," passed away on April 11, 2025 in Coon Rapids following a stroke. Born on July 19, 1932 in Melrose, Massachusetts, Alorie would welcome anyone into her heart and home, creating an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance.
After moving to the Chicago area just prior to her senior year of high school, Alorie...
Carole Louise O'Donnell
Apr 6, 2025
Carole Louise O'Donnell, a beacon of warmth and kindness, left us peacefully at her home in Coon Rapids, MN, surrounded by the love of her family on April 6, 2025. Born on February 19, 1939, in the charming town of Grant Park, IL, Carole blossomed into the loving woman we cherished, leaving an indelible mark on all who crossed her...
Donald Patrick Dailey
Mar 20, 2025
Donald Patrick Dailey, a devoted husband, father, and community member, peacefully passed away unexpectedly at his home, alongside his loving and devoted wife Mary, on the morning of March 20, 2025, at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alice N. Hanson (Dailey), his father, Donald F. Dailey, his stillborn twin daughters, his grandson Quenton...
Joseph James Call
Mar 19, 2025
Joseph James Call, affectionately known as Joe, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Grey Eagle, Minnesota, to Forest and Alvina Call (Luskey). He dedicated his life to family and community and was a cherished member of both.
Joe married his beloved wife, Jane Call (Howard), on January 12, 1973. Together they built...
Joyce Beverly Johnson
Mar 17, 2025
Joyce Beverly Johnson age 91 of Fridley left this earth peacefully on March 17th, 2025. She was married to Bob for 63 years until his death in 2020. She loved spending time with her family, especially during all those Sunday dinners! Her second home was singing her heart out in the church choir for over 50 years.
Joyce was a loving...
Arlene Jean Hedahl Hamernik
Mar 17, 2025
Arlene Jean Hedahl Hamernik, age 88, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. Arlene was born on a farm near Twin Valley, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from Twin Valley High School in 1954. Arlene attended North Dakota Agricultural College (now NDSU) and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta...
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