Maras, Richard A. age 76, of Fridley, passed away from natural causes at his home on September 23, 2019. Richard was a teacher in the Columbia Heights School District and retired after 33 years of service. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend and brought happiness to all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his father (Tony), mother (Winnie), and his loving wife, Joy. Survived by sons, Craig (Tami), Tim; grandchildren, Samantha and Jessica; and many other...

Blair, Donald H. age 84 of Fridley, MN passed away Oct 14, 2019. He was Preceded in death by parents Mabel and Sydney, Sister Patricia Edquist, and Brother Sydney. Survived by wife of 64 years Carol; Sisters Sharon (Donn) Soderquist, Peggy (Arnie) Ebert, Judy (Mike) Hanson; Brothers Bob (Barbara) and Jim; children, Michael, Kathy (Chuck) Beers and Scott (Jodi); grandchildren, Adam (Carol) Beers; Sara (Gary) Lawrence; Kristie (Jason) May, Matt (Andrea) Blair; Ross Blair and fiancée...

Tarman, Sheldon E. "Chuck" age 85 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dorman.  Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Gloria; children, Cathy & Chris; granddaughters, McKenna, Madison and Grace; sister, Janice Robarge; brothers, Robert & Gerald (Peggy); many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Road H2, Mounds View. Interment Sunset Memorial Park,...

BUKOSKY (Yohnk), Joyce Mae, passed away at Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, Minnesota, on October 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank John and Hazel Ellen (Steele) Yohnk, her two sisters, Amber Jean Erickson and Jeanette Violet Lowry, and her husband James (Jim) Richard Bukosky. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Karen June (Bill) Snedeker and Diane Kay Donnelly, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Joyce was born on August 2, 1927, in Cadott,...

Thoreson, Dennis Sr, age 72 of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on Sept 20, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Edmund and Dorothy; and sister, Patricia. Survived by sons, Dennis Jr. (Sonia); Troy (Maria), Tim (Lisa) and William; grandchildren, Ciarah, Karissa and Dennis; sister, Debbie Bares; and significant other, Dixie Bower. Memorial service on Sun Oct 6 at 2PM with visitation one hour prior at Banquets of Minnesota, 6310 Highway 65 NE, Fridley.  

Hovorka, Sharon (Roy), age 77 of Zimmerman, passed away on Sept 16, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Ernie and Vi Roy. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Tom Hovorka; children, Carolyn (Brian) Fennell and Mark Hovorka; grandchildren, Mellina, Marie and Maddy Hovorka; brother, Bud (Judy) Roy; sister-in-law, Christine Olson; nieces and nephews, Tom, Brenda, Katie and Connor; Uncle Jim (Karen) Swaningson; and other loving relatives and friends.  Sharon, a 1960 graduate...

John Lemkins age 69 of Fridley, passed away suddenly at his home on October 4, 2019. He is survived by his son Jonah, brother Richard, niece Alex, sister Silvia, niece Sonia, nephew Richie (Anet), and his former wife and best friend Margret. John worked as a software engineer for Unisys Corporation in Eagan, Newport, and Germany. He was an extremely engaged and caring father who believed in the power of love and forgiveness. He was fiercely loyal to his family and devoted to his...

Lorraine Beatrice (Chilman) Beck   1924-2019 Lorraine (Chilman) Beck, 95, passed away peacefully at Park River Estates Care Center on Thursday, October 3, 2019.  She was born in Isanti County, Bradford Township on June 30, 1924, to Edwin H. Chilman and Mildred C. (Nystrom) Chilman.  She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1942.  The summer before graduating she did housework for family friends and after graduation, she moved to Minneapolis to work for Henry...

Kirwan, Robert J. age 77 of Fridley. Retired 35 year employee of the Star Tribune Newspaper. Bob's passion was for the North Shore, BWCA and conservation. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Annette; children, Sean (Denise) Kirwan, Kelly Ann Kirwan, Shannon Kirwan and Kristi Erin Kirwan; sisters, Jacqueline Baker, Jean Marie Kinzel; sister-in-law, Joan Newbert; special friend, Tim Vescio. Mass of Christian Burial Monday Oct. 7th. 10:30 AM with visitation one hour prior at St. John the...

  ELLESTAD, Gary Lee, age 70, of Blaine, 06-12-1949, born to John D. Ellestad, Sr and Mabel L. (Stavig) in Two Harbors and silently slipped into the arms of Jesus on 09-29-2019.  Member of the MN Patriot Guard.  Preceded in death by his older brother, John Jr. in August.  He will be deeply missed by the love of his life and wife of 40 years,  Susan M. (Hanson); their children, Charity Lee (Brad Anderson), Stacy J.E. Connolly (Jonathan), Adam Lee (Jessica);...