Obituaries

Vivian Ellenwood

Vivian Ellenwood

Nov 1, 2012

Age 95 of Cambridge, Passed away November 1, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, one son, one sister & her parents. Survived by son Donald (Sandra) Ellenwood; daughter Eileen Hindman; 5 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren; sisters June Pearson & Arlene Mundy; brother LeRoy (Lois) Mundy. Visitation Fridley United Methodist Church 680 Mississippi Street Northeast Fridley, MN 55432 Tuesday,...

Donald Decker

Donald Decker

Nov 1, 2012

Rev. Dr. Donald F. Decker, age 91 of Lombard Illinois, formerly of Chicago. Survived by daughter, Patricia (Carl) Marusarz; son, Wendell (Cynthia)Decker; grandchildren, Rachel Marusarz, David Marusarz & Daniel Decker; sisters, Lucille Decker & Rev. Frances Decker; also many nieces & nephews. Funeral service Thursday November 8th, 1 PM at Salem Covenant Church, Silver Lake Rd. & 5th St. NW,...

LaVerne Olson

LaVerne Olson

Oct 30, 2012

Olson, LaVerne L. age 81 of Fridley. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Dean; daughter, Janet (Dale) Swanson; sons, Gary (Lori), Dale (Suzi); grandchildren, Brianna, Claudia, Jeffrey, Joseph, Rebecca, Alex, Gabriel, Sara and Raquel; sisters, Marlene Friske, Audrey (Robert) Burr. Also many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Mon. 11 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way NE,...

Gordon Olsen

Gordon Olsen

Oct 29, 2012

Olsen, Gordon E. Age 51, passed peacefully at Lakeview Hospital on November 29, 2012. Gordy was a brave warrior in his fight against cancer. We would like to thank Dr. Jahagirdar and all the wonderful, caring nurses and staff at Lakeview. Preceded in death by father, Dick Olsen; stepfather, Jerry Schmit; 2 uncles; his dearest Aunt Wnita Drulenski; and Cousin...

Jim Newland

Jim Newland

Oct 28, 2012

Newland, James I. "Jim" age 84 died October 28th at this home in Shoreview after a rich and rewarding journey through life. He is survived by the love with his life, Doraine, with whom he enjoyed 57 wonderful years. Also survived by three successful children: Scott (JoAnn), Tom, Mary Kay (John Miller) and five super grandchildren: Lindsey, Erik, Sara, Kristina,...

Wayne Sether

Wayne Sether

Oct 27, 2012

Age 75 of New Brighton & Ft. Myers, FL. Preceded in death by parents Walter & Alice Sether, formerly of Maplewood. Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Pat; daughter Laura (John Deisz) Sether, Cedar Falls, IA; son Steve Sether, Minneapolis; adored granddaughter, his "little Peanut", Lila Deisz, Cedar Falls, IA; brothers Donald (June) Sether, North Oaks & Richard (Patricia)...

Jane Bjerke

Jane Bjerke

Oct 26, 2012

Bjerke, Jane Marie age 50 of Fridley. Graduate of Fridley High School 1980. 1984 graduate of the U of M. Jane was a social worker for Bethany Care Center and also worked many years at Mary T. She was loved by all she met, was very generous and had an upbeat personality. She was preceded in death by parents, Oscar...

Harold Lewis

Harold Lewis

Oct 22, 2012

Age 86 of Spring Lake Park, on October 22, 2012. Former Spring Lake Park Junior High Principal and past District Governer of the Lions Club. Preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth & daughter Carol. Survived by son Gary (Lynn); 2 grandchildren Catherine & Samuel (Nicole); 3 great grandchildren Lindsay, Sydney & Jackson. Visitation Fridley United Methodist Church 680 Mississippi...

Generose Bergman

Generose Bergman

Oct 21, 2012

Bergman, Generose C. age 83, of Princeton. Retired employee of Cream of Wheat. Preceded in death by husband, James Sr.; son, James Jr.; daughter Linda. Survived by sons, Daniel (Melody), Jeffery (Dena); grandchildren, Stacy, John, Jenny, Dan Jr., Catherine, Josh, Angela, Sara, Jeffrey Jr., Megan; Also 21 great grandchildren, many nieces & nephew. Mass of Christian Burial, Fri. Oct. 26,...

Noreen Luck

Noreen Luck

Oct 20, 2012

Luck, Noreen Ann (nee Anlauf) Age 76, of Fridley, died unexpectedly on Oct. 20 in Moose Lake, MN. Child-care provider for many years, active in her church, group leader for Loaves and Fishes, volunteer at the St. Stephen's Shelter, strong and loyal friend to many. She loved life and was always reaching out to others. She was passionate about feeding...

Donald Shappell

Donald Shappell

Oct 20, 2012

Donald Richard Shappell was born February 15, 1932, the son of Thomas Van and Ida Mae (Helgerson) Shappell in St. Paul, Minnesota. Don was raised in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and upon graduation joined the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War. He would marry the former Deloris Mae Wessel on August 21, 1954. Don had worked for...

Irene Benson

Irene Benson

Oct 18, 2012

Benson (nee Nyberg), Irene E. age 78, of Fridley. Preceded in death by grandson, Brody Ledin; and sister, Gladys Jones. Survived by husband, Robert; daughters, Kristin (Joseph) LaMarca and Gwen (John) Ledin; grandchildren, Kara and Charles Benson, Torry and Gunnar Ledin; 2 brothers; 4 sisters; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins here and in Sweden. Also her loving Farmstead Family. Celebration...

David Berg

David Berg

Oct 18, 2012

Berg, David Michael passed away quietly on 18 October 2012 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Minneapolis, another victim of cancer. David was the oldest of the four (4) children of his parents, June and Stanton Berg. David was born at Rice Lake, Wisconsin on September 1st, 1947. Shortly after birth, David was "Baptized" in a small Lutheran Church in Wisconsin....

Justin Schuur

Justin Schuur

Oct 15, 2012

Schuur, Justin J. age 27 of Coon Rapids. Fourth generation of Shorty's family. Passed away on Monday. Preceded in death by grandfather Roger Schuur. Survived by father, Courtney; mother, Rochelle Ryks; son, Connor Schuur-Schliep; step mom, Laurie Mellon-Schuur; sister, Jena Schuur; sisters, Jaide Ryks, Jacqulyn Ryks; grandmother, Joanne Schuur; grandparents, Dale & Sharon Hoskins; also aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, &...

Bertha Klinefelter

Bertha Klinefelter

Oct 15, 2012

98 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by her Husband Walter, Sr., grandson Eric, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by children BertAnn (Fred) Payne, Walter, Jr., James (LaVerne), Charles (Bonnie) & William (Kathy); 16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 1 sister & 1 brother; other relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Friday, October 19 with visitation 1...

Floyd Johnson

Floyd Johnson

Oct 12, 2012

Johnson, Floyd A. age 81 of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Yvonne; parents; infant brother. Survived by children, Dana (Sheila), Zane, Keir (Julie), Nicole Kamp (Jochen); grandchildren, Nicholas, Erica, Ian, Drew, Will, Mattias & Juliette; brother, Willis; also many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Wed. 11 AM at St. Philips Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley, with a...

Roxanne Laumeyer

Roxanne Laumeyer

Oct 11, 2012

Laumeyer, Roxanne S. age 58 of Spring Lake Park, on October 11, 2012 we lost our bright, beautiful, strong, and adventurous Roxanne. She started working at the Post Office after an honorable discharge from the US Navy in California. She worked as the first female electronic technician in the state of Minnesota. She attended NEI to hone her job skills....

Ronald Riste

Ronald Riste

Oct 11, 2012

Riste, Ronald R., age 77 of Fridley. Survived by loving wife, Carol; sons, Mark (Diane), Scott (Terry), Craig (Laura); sister, Bonnie Williams (Robert); grandson, Jack. Memorial service Wed. 4 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Family will recieve friends one hour prior to service. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432...

Duane Tyo

Duane Tyo

Oct 6, 2012

Tyo, Duane A. "Dewey" age 76, of Fridley. NE Mpls. salesman for Kuether Distributing. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Irene; brother, Dale. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Mary Lou; children, Jim (Kathy), Sandy Gustafson, Jeannie Tyo, Cindy (Doyle) Taylor, Trisha (Jay) Schweim; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Alvin (Barb); many nieces, nephews, other family and friends....

Patricia Shackle

Patricia Shackle

Oct 5, 2012

Pat was born in Minneapolis, Minneosta on January 8, 1934 to Ed and Ollie (Hemsworth) Barstow. She was one of four children, Fred, Edie and Yvonne. Pat and Richard were married on May 22, 1954, together they had six children, Steve, Lynn, Robert, Rick, Lori and Lisa. Pat was the glue that bound her family together. She dealt with with...