Obituaries
Ken Speltz
Feb 15, 2023
Kenneth Eugene Speltz, born July 23, 1942, was a devoted husband, father, friend, and veterinarian. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Jayne Speltz, who was by his side when he passed away unexpectedly at home on February 15, 2023. He had four children, Ryan (Molly) Speltz, Renee (Christopher) Schwartz, Karen (Cory) Mathews, and Kevin (Brittany) Speltz;...
Kay Petersen
Feb 13, 2023
Kathryn Kay (Keppel) Petersen, age 82, passed away peacefully February 13, 2023. Kay grew up in Boscobel, Wisconsin, enjoying small town life close to family and friends. Kay and her husband made a wonderful life together. Kay spent 48 of her years living in Fridley, Minnesota. Kay made friends easily, always welcomed people gladly into her home, and continually took...
Ruth Miller Trelstad
Feb 7, 2023
RUTH ANNA BREMER MILLER TRELSTAD
Ruth Anna Bremer Miller Trelstad passed away on February 7, 2023 at the age of 102 years. She was born on January 19, 1921 in Lake City, Minnesota to John P. Bremer and Martha Steffens Bremer. Her formative years were spent on the family farm located on the bluffs above Lake City overlooking Lake...
Astraea Stambaugh
Feb 4, 2023
Astraea Curie Meriwether Stambaugh was born on June 20, 2021. She was welcomed into her family by her parents, Marcus Stombaugh and Allison Stambaugh. Her two brothers, Atlas and Osiris, loved her from the moment they saw her. Astraea had a playful nature, a strong sense of curiosity, boundless energy, and loved music and dancing.
She left us...
Diego Helguera-Torralba
Feb 3, 2023
Survived by parents, Victor Helguera and Martha Torralba.
Siempre Estaras
En Nuestro Corazon
Marcel Stephen Brenny
Jan 22, 2023
Age 88 of Fridley passed away peacefully January 22, 2023 from natural causes. Mark grew up in the Milaca area working on the family farm. He lived in Fridley for the past 53 years. Mark was a long time member of the Carpenter's Union, he began building homes with his brothers and moved into a career as a commercial superintendent....
Janice L. Christiansen
Jan 18, 2023
Christiansen, Janice Lillian,
Age 86, of Fridley, Minnesota
Jan was born and spent her childhood on a small farm in Hoffman, Minnesota. She lived there with her parents, Donald and Lillian Clark (Nordstrom), and her brothers Leighton, Ramon, and Dennis, all of whom she is preceded in death by. They lived on the farm until a couple of years after...
Edward Mihalow
Jan 18, 2023
Edward A. Mihalow, of Mounds View, passed away on January 18, 2023. He was 90 years old.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou.
He is survived by children: Mary Anne, John, Kathy (Gary), Jerry, Edward Jr., and Joey (Nicole); grandchildren, Eddy (Mikala), Mitchell, and Mya; other loving family and friends.
Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Mass...
Vernon 'DeWayne' Barkela
Jan 16, 2023
Vernon 'DeWayne' Barkela, age 81, of Coon Rapids, MN and formerly of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16th, 2023. DeWayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend; he will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Mavis Adelle Nollet (Pedersen)
Jan 15, 2023
Nollet, Mavis Adelle (Pedersen) age 86 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on January 15th 2023. She is preceded in death by husband Robert, parents Norman and Marguerite, and brother Dennis. She is survived by sons Scott, Steven (Cara), grandchildren Grace, Jenna Rivera (Erick) and three great-grandchildren. Mavis was born May 17th 1936. Growing up on a farm in Luck...
David Allen Roe
Jan 10, 2023
Roe, David A., age 68, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on January 10, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents George and Katherine Roe and brother Dennis Roe. David is survived by brother Michael (Sandra); sister-in-law Linda; nephew Brett and nieces Angela, Christine, Katie, and Kristen; as well as dear friends John, Brenda, and Todd. ...
Verna M. Nicholson
Jan 8, 2023
Verna M. Nicholson, 93, of Spring Lake Park, went home to be with the Lord while asleep at her home on January 8, 2023. Verna was born February 12, 1929 to August and Bertha Kilde in Hornet Township, North of Blackduck MN, the sixth of eleven children in a close, loving, musically gifted family.
She accepted Christ as her Savior...
Nancy Grieman
Jan 7, 2023
Beloved mom, daughter, sister and friend to many, Nancy Leann Grieman died unexpectedly in a snowmobile accident on 1/7/23 in Hibbing, MN at the age of 55.
Gone much too soon, Nancy is survived by her parents, John and Joan of New Brighton, MN; children, Alexandra “Ally”, Carter and Taylor Hoyt; siblings, Amy Bobb of Ramsey MN, Angie Imholte of...
Betty Alfredson
Jan 5, 2023
Betty Alfredson, age 94 of Fridley, passed away on Jan 5, 2023. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Nels Alfredson; son in law, Roger Rymer; and grandson, Joseph Kirchoff. Betty worked with the nursey school program at St Philips Lutheran Church in Fridley along with many years of working with the Sunday School program. She retired from Land...
Gerald Frank Waldorf
Jan 2, 2023
Waldorf, Gerald F. age 81 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Hildegard Waldorf; siblings, LouAnn Haas, Allan (Carla) Waldorf, Jimmy Waldorf; son in-law, Timothy Patenaude. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Bonnie; children, Lori (Don) Osterberg; Lisa Patenaude, Mike Waldorf (Arunee Brindley); grandchildren, Joe (Amy) Osterberg, John Osterberg, Daniel Osterberg (Miranda Bechner), Vanessa Waldorf; great-grandchildren, Milo...
John Otto
Jan 1, 2023
John D. Otto, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on January 1, 2023. He was 34 years old.
John was preceded in death by his father, Michael J. Otto, and his grandparents.
He is survived by his children: John II, Lillian, and George; mother, Lita Otto; brothers, Jeffrey (Jaci) and Winford; other loving family and many friends.
John will be missed...
Jennifer Jean Collins
Dec 27, 2022
Collins, Jennifer Jean age 34 of Fridley peacefully went home to Heaven on December 27th. As Jennifer would always say, “I am Fine!”, “Whatever!” oh, how she is absolutely fine in God’s arms. What a ‘welcome home’ celebration she must have been greeted with. Though we suffer immense sorrow every second, with God’s grace and mercy, we know the party...
Becky Forslund
Dec 26, 2022
Becky Ann Forslund, age 56 of Mounds View, passed away on December 26, 2022.
Becky was an artistic soul who loved painting, singing (especially karaoke), the water and bubbles. She enjoyed nature, fishing, camping, and gardening. Animals were special to her, and you could often find her feeding wildlife at her home or enjoying the company of her pets....
Donald Fauteck
Dec 23, 2022
Donald Fauteck, age 87 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on December 23, 2022.
Donald was born in Minot, North Dakota, on February 4, 1935, to Robert and Ella (Larson) Fauteck. He attended Chaffee Public School grades 1-12. He joined the Army in 1955. He married Charlotte Zaeske on December 14, 1957. They lived in Georgia and Florida while he was...
Craig Charles Manly
Dec 20, 2022
Craig Manly, 59, of Fridley MN passed away on December 20th, 2022 from natural causes. Craig was born in Robbinsdale MN to Chuck and Helen Manly on February 14th, 1963. Craig attended high school at Robbinsdale Senior High and graduated in 1981. He also attended Normandale Community College. Craig worked as a truck driver for 30+ years, and was passionate...
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