Obituaries

Mary Spiczka

Mary Spiczka

Mar 4, 2024

Mary Spiczka, age 97 of Bloomington, MN, passed away on March 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long, full life before willingly entering the kingdom of her Heavenly Father.Mary was born on May 28, 1926, in Morrison County, Minnesota, the ninth of sixteen children: she was one of five girls and eleven boys born to Frank...

Michael Allan Peterson

Michael Allan Peterson

Mar 1, 2024

Our hearts are broken, Michael (Mike) Allan Peterson, 80, of Ham Lake, Minnesota (formerly Fridley, MN and Northfield, WI) passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2024 at home. 

He was born to parents Francis and Jennie Peterson, on August 11, 1943, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Mike graduated from Jackson High School, in Hixton, Wisconsin and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. After...

Marian Josephine Carlson

Marian Josephine Carlson

Feb 29, 2024

Marian Josephine Carlson, a dedicated wife, mother, and former administrative assistant at Marquette Bank, has passed away. Born on April 22, 1940, Marian lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends until her peaceful departure on February 29, 2024.Marian's warm personality and spunky nature endeared her to all who had the pleasure of knowing...

Kevin Blair Berg

Kevin Blair Berg

Feb 28, 2024

Kevin Blair Berg, also known as "Swede", passed away at his home, surrounded by love on February 28th, 2024. He was born in Worthington, Minnesota on May 14th, 1957.Kevin had a remarkable 47-year career working at various shops, with his most recent position at Hage-Kobany Automotive. The crew there became his extended family, whom he fondly referred to as his...

Mary Cecelia Kukas

Mary Cecelia Kukas

Feb 28, 2024

KUKAS (Hoyt), Mary Cecelia, age 67 of Spring Lake Park, passed away at home on February 28, 2024.  She is survived by her children, Sheila Nelsen, Andrew Clemens (Yadira); brother, Scott Hoyt; Sister, Michelle; many relatives and good friends.  Per her wishes private services. 

Marie "Missey" Ann Reno

Marie "Missey" Ann Reno

Feb 27, 2024

RENO (Hurr), Marie "Missey" Ann, age 87, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Roman Reno.  She will be deeply missed by her sons, Mark (Anne Marie), Ross (Mari), and Dan Reno; grandchildren, Katie, Lindsey, Kelsey; great grandchildren, Alana and Callen; special friend, Mardy; niece, Taylor; nephew, Jake; many...

Cole Alan Quarnstrom

Cole Alan Quarnstrom

Feb 25, 2024

Cole Alan Quarnstrom, age 26, of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on February 25th, 2024. 

Preceded in death by brother Brandon Cross; grandmother, Dorothy; grandfather, James. 

He will be deeply missed by his parents, Vali Quarnstrom and Rick Cross; sisters, Carley and Katie; son, Cooper; Cole's love, Jasmine Gouge; Aunts Vana Sinclair (Lloyd), and Vonita Ciesielski; Uncles, Robin, Ricky (Barb), Rondy (Jeannine). His...

Lori Teresa Lanum

Lori Teresa Lanum

Feb 22, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF LORI TERESA LANUM

Lori was born to Norman and Aledith (Rand) Lanum on May 12, 1959.

She attended Columbia Heights Mn High School and graduated in 1977. She also attended St Mary’s Laboratory Science degree program, SR MLT ASCP and worked at HCMC Hennepin Health in MN for over 40 years.

Since 1506 the Lanum name was once a...

Jeremy Edward Miller

Jeremy Edward Miller

Feb 19, 2024

Miller, Jeremy Edward, age 35, of Lino Lakes, passed away after a short awful illness on February 19th, 2024.  He was a graduate of Centennial Area Learning Center.  He worked in the maintenance department at General Pattern.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Sheryl (Sorter) Miller.  He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Brooke...

Barbara Jean Ososki

Barbara Jean Ososki

Feb 17, 2024

Ososki, Barbara, age 92, of Fridley, passed away on 2/17/24 from complications from a stroke.Barb grew up in St. Cloud with five siblings & numerous boarders. Her ancestry is 100% Slovenian. A St. Cloud Cathedral grad, she later became a manager at Northwestern Bell in Mpls. Barb raised her family in Fridley & retired to Apache Junction, AZ. A dedicated...

Delores Elaine Sadowski

Delores Elaine Sadowski

Feb 17, 2024

Delores Elaine Sadowski (Rienks), aged 88, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born May 18, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Dena (Geukes) Rienks; siblings Helena Van De Wege, Jeanette Princer, Margaret Syrek, Betty Simmons, Bernard Rienks, Erlene Barnes, Sunny Rienks, and...

Ione Norma Carlson

Ione Norma Carlson

Feb 17, 2024

Ione Norma Carlson age 103 of Mounds View, MN.

Ione was born April 20, 1920 in Eagle Bend, MN to Elias & Myrtle (Brooks) Nelson.  She was their 10th of 11 children.

She married Lloyd Carlson on July 3, 1942 in St. Cloud, MN.  They were married for 56 years until his passing on December 13, 1998.  Lloyd was a 49er. They...

Clayton LeRoy Harris

Clayton LeRoy Harris

Feb 17, 2024

Clayton LeRoy Harris was born on September 5, 1930, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Paul Harris and Beatrice (Peterson) Harris. He was the youngest of three siblings. Growing up in the Depression as a youth, his parents moved frequently, and therefore, he attended 14 different schools. 

Clay followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a chef. He used these skills...

Earl Michael Miller, Jr.

Earl Michael Miller, Jr.

Feb 16, 2024

MILLER, Earl Michael, Jr., age 86, of Spring Lake Park, passed away on February 16, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Sr. and Lillian.  Veteran United States Navy. Talented craftsman in his field.  Survived by wife of 55 years, Bonnie (Lymburner); children, Paul Packard (Jennifer), Carolyn Trombley (John), Dean Miller; grandchildren, Ashley Coyer (Chris), Mason &...

Donald R Cooke

Donald R Cooke

Feb 11, 2024



 

Donald R Cooke “Don” age 94 of Anoka MN, passed away on February 11, 2024 at 8:12 a.m.  Don was born on December 9th1929 in Duluth MN, the 2nd of 2 children to Raymond & Selma Cooke.  After graduating from High School in Superior WI, he married the love of his life, Judith “Judy”.  Don went on to serve in the National Guard, followed by 3 years...

Irene Mary Gleason

Irene Mary Gleason

Feb 11, 2024

Irene Mary Gleason (nee Ziegler)

Irene died peacefully on February 11, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born in Brook Park, MN in 1927. Irene’s greatest joy was her family. As the matriarch, she was the model of commitment and faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents Otto and Mary Ziegler, her husband Jim, brothers Donald and James,...

Mary Magdalene Schuster

Mary Magdalene Schuster

Feb 8, 2024

Schuster, Mary M., age 95 of Fridley, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2024. Preceded in death by husband of 69 years Ronald; son Tom; grandson Derek Klous. Survived by daughters Sandy (Dave) Schmitt,  Barbara (Gary) Nelson, Marilynn (Mike) Pantera, Susan (Dale) Klous; daughter-in-law Teresa Kowles; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mary loved spending time with family and gathering...

Richard Eldredge Wakefield, III

Richard Eldredge Wakefield, III

Feb 3, 2024

Richard Eldredge Wakefield, III, known to many as "Taco," passed away unexpectedly on February 3rd, 2024, in his home in Fridley, Minnesota.

Richard was born on March 4th, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From a young age, Rick showcased a remarkable talent for dirt bike and motorcycle riding, becoming a professional in the field. Although his career may have been little known...

Linnea Joyce Grovender

Linnea Joyce Grovender

Jan 30, 2024

Grovender (Nelson), Linnea, age 89, of St. Anthony, passed away on January 30, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Maris Grovender; parents, Walter and Alice Nelson; siblings, Wilford Ray Nelson, Willard Kay Nelson, Roger E. Nelson.  She will be deeply missed by their children, Suzanne (Roger) Pauluk, Marrielle (Fred) Ogimachi and Kelby (Mary) Grovender.  The joys...

Peter Theodore Heryla II

Peter Theodore Heryla II

Jan 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Peter Theodore Heryla II

September 21, 1939 - January 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Theodore Heryla II, a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, cherished friend, and esteemed member of the community. Peter peacefully departed from this world on January 29, 2024, at his residence in...