Earl James Eckert , February 11, 1939 – April 26, 2022 (age 83) Earl J. Eckert, better known as Jim, of Fridley, MN passed away on April 26, 2022 at Mercy Hospital. Jim was born February 11, 1939 in Westbrook, MN to parents Leslie and Violet Eckert, one of 5 children. He was the only one to be born at home. At the age of 10, Jim was hospitalized with polio. Jim graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1957 and entered the Navy in 1958. He was stationed on the USS Bonhomme...

Vadnais, Branden Eugene, 32 of Coon Rapids Branden was born to Elizabeth Vadnais & Duane Vadnais Sr on 9/15/1989. He was loved by & brought joy to all of us. In an impulsive moment of darkness on 5/6/2022, Branden left this world to join his Mom & Papa in Heaven. After his Mom’s death, Branden was lovingly raised, along with his brother Duane (DJ) Vadnais, Jr, (Becca) by his Mom’s family: Papa & Nana Jack & Karen Mahaffey, aunt Cathie (Rick) Wamsley &...

Rosemary Scheper, age 81, died May 24, 2022 in Burnsville, MN. Rosie was born in 1940 on her grandparents’ farm in Morrison County, MN. She graduated from Foley High School in 1958, and married Dennis Scheper in 1961. Rosie and Dennis enjoyed playing in old time/country bands for many years where Rosie would play piano and sing. When not playing in the band, she enjoyed going to dances with Dennis and their many friends. She was known for her big smiles and infectious laughter....

Todd A. Bownik passed away on May 13th at 11:10pm with his wife, daughter, and sister by his side. Todd loved cars, from his hot wheels as a kid to the muscle cars as he got older. He was a talented and creative autobody repair/painter and later in life was a meticulous auto appraiser, sharing his knowledge with others.  He made sure his family had safe and also “cool” looking cars, often buying custom rims and accessories.    Todd loved his family and...

True, Jeannine “Jean”, age 90 of Fridley entered heaven on December 10, 2021 where she was met by her Savior; parents, Olaf and Nellie Johnson; many other relatives and friends.  She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wayne; children, Steve (Beth) True, Susan (Jerry) Johnston, Teresa (Tom) Hanson; grandchildren, Sarah (Rob) McRae, Andrew True, Caroline True, Kristina (David) Cowen, Joshua (MaryDee) Klingseisen, James and Nate Hanson; great-grandchildren, Richie, Evan,...

Mally Smith, born July 25, 1928, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on May 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jane, sons Greg (Almida), Scott (Neysa), daughters Nora (Jim Schmidt), Jill (Dave Raymond), twelve grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Mally was a WWII United States Army veteran. He graduated from Carlton College and later earned a master’s degree in Education from the...

Weatherly, Larry Age 82 passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.  Larry lived a full life. The oldest of Ed and Clara Weatherly he was raised in Pipestone County Minnesota, and attended the University of Washington as part of the ROTC program. As a Naval Aviator he flew 300+ missions in Vietnam and spent time as a Navy flight instructor. After leaving the Navy, he worked a variety of jobs including crop dusting and community action while raising three daughters. He spent a number of years...

Walter, Shirley Age 85 of Spring Lake Park passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Shirley grew up in Saint Paul and graduated from Washington High School.  She met Eugene Walter in 1955 and the two were married in 1956 and were married for 49 years before his passing in 2005.  She had many hobbies, but her favorites included shopping and playing the card game 500 with family.  Shirley is survived by her children, Naomi (Dan) Nelson, Daniel, Glenn (Nemia);...

Stiller, Delores L.  Age 88 of Fridley, MN  passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald and her parents Ralph and Dorothy Manlick.  Survived by her  children, Renee (Craig) Anderson and Jim Stiller; grandchildren, Jackie (Travis) Anderson, Danielle (Michael) Luckett, Kayla Anderson, Alison, Megan and Beau Stiller; and great grandchildren, Cayden and Callie Olsen.  Her brothers Ray (Pinky ) Manlick, Leroy (Grace)...

Brager, Donald R. Age 75 of New Brighton passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Donald grew up in Robbinsdale, was a graduate of St. John’s University, and was the finance director for the city of Mounds View for many years. Survived by sons, Robert, and David; sister, Joanne (Dennis) Dolney.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 19 years Kathryn; parents, Robert, and Josephine. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at Miller Funeral...