Nielsen, David Lee September 22, 1946 - January 8th, 2022 David Lee Nielsen, 75, of Columbia Heights, MN passed away on Saturday January 8th, 2022. Dave was survived by his sister Betty Hults, brother Tom Nielsen, his sweetheart Judy Perez and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Ralph and Mavis Nielsen and his brother Donald Nielsen. Dave enjoyed fishing (both summer and winter), hunting for antiques (Dave had many collections but his fishing...

  Dennis Lyn Christensen: Dennis passed away peacefully at the age of 72 from MDS, Myelodyplastic Syndrome, Leukemia, on January 1, 2022 at home where he was surrounded by the love of his family.   Dennis was born to Willis and Evelyn (Ruch) Christensen in Britton, SD. He was baptized and confirmed at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church, Kidder, SD. Dennis grew up on a farm in northeastern South Dakota where he enjoyed riding horseback, hunting, fishing and helping with the chores...

Clinton L. Nelson, age 30, of Blaine, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022. Clinton was preceded in death by brother, John Nelson; grandparents, Fred and Lorraine Mewhorter; grandfather, George Nelson; uncle, Larry Mewhorter. He will be missed by parents, Gordon and Julie Nelson; sisters, Angela Nelson and Janelle Nelson; nephews, Dylan, Logan, and Shawn; aunts and uncles, cousins, and many other family and friends. A special thank you to all Home Health Care Nurses who took...

Guy Dwayne Povlitzki, 57 years old of Mpls. MN, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. He is survived by his sister, LuAnn; and brothers, Rich, Randy, Brad; and stepbrother, Bruce. He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Marlene and Richard Povlitzki; stepbrothers, Bill, David; and stepsister, Teresa. Guy grew up in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota where he graduated high school. He moved around to California and Las Vegas but eventually made Minnesota his home to be...

Steve M. Huonder passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was 50 years old. Steve was preceded in death by grandparents, Alfred & Edna Hensel, Frank & Virginia Huonder; cousin, Laura Elfstrum. He is survived by his son, Steven Huonder III; fiancé, Kelly McCullum; parents, Steven & Nancy Huonder; sister, Jessica Christensen; lifelong friend, Amy Fyle; aunts, uncles, and cousins; band mates; other loving family and many friends. Steve loved fishing and spending time...

John Williams, 49, of Blaine, MN went to be with Jesus, his God and Savior due to COVID-19 on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. John Dewey Williams, son of Dennis Williams and Alice Christianson, was born March 23, 1972, in Clinton, NC. John’s father passed away in 1974 and John’s family then moved to Minnesota and lived in a few different cities including Bloomington where John graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. John was very proud of...

Blair, Michael Thomas, age 65 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his father, Donald Blair.  Survived by his mother, Carol Blair; sister, Kathy Beers (Chuck); brother, Scott Blair (Jodi); many nieces, nephews; and his best friend, Jessica Anger. His passion was helping others in recovery. He was a Sober Coach, a House Manager at Transition Homes, led groups at DUI Court, and participated in the recovery softball league where he served as a coach...

Rhonda Kay Engberg, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Rhonda was preceded in death by daughter, Stephanie Thompson; parents; brothers, Myron Byrd, Brian Wade, and Robert Wade. She is survived by husband, Kelly Engberg; son, Chuck Thompson; daughter, Morgan Thompson; grandchildren, Ethan and Kerah Engberg; brother, Kenneth Wade, Jr.; other loving family and friends. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26th at...

Marliss A. Westenfield, age 89 of Fridley. Died on Monday January 17, 2022. Proud graduate of Duluth Central High School and resident of Fridley for over 60 years. Marliss was a long-time employee of the Golden Valley School District and an avid supporter of U of M Gopher athletics. Survived by son & daughter-in-law Otto III (Otty) and Mary Beth of Medway, MA; Karl & Denise of Eden Prairie; sister Bonnie Roth of Duluth; brother-in-law Joe Westenfield of Fridley; nephew Derek Roth of...

Janet A. Benson, age 86, of Mounds View, MN passed away on January 17, 2022 She is survived by husband, Edwin; children: Fred (Deanna) Benson, Colleen Benson, Erick (Annette) Benson, and Kevin (Jane) Benson; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Olsen; brother, Ron Gabert; other family and friends. Janet was preceded in death by brother, Jerry Gabert. Services at a later date.