Obituaries

Daniel Demsky

Daniel Demsky

Jun 6, 2012

Age 32 of St. Cloud passed away suddenly June 6, 2012, Daniel Christian Demsky was the 3rd born on December 16, 1979 to Barbara (Strawn) and Robert Demsky and joined older brother's Matthew and Timothy, a year later his sister Laura would be born. The family lived in East Bethel for 8 years and moved to Andover in 1988; Daniel...

Beatrice Koehler

Beatrice Koehler

Jun 4, 2012

Age 93. Passed away June 4, 2012.Beatrice was born on a farm in Morgan, Minnesota on June 15, 1918. She was the sixth child of Josephine and John Pietig. The family grew to include 15 children all together, 11 boys and 4 girls. Bea attended a one room school house until 8th grade. She moved to Minneapolis when she was...

Jesse Petrusson

Jesse Petrusson

Jun 3, 2012

Age 31, of Coon Rapids. Passed away suddenly on June 3. Jesse was a compassionate, sensitive man. He loved hard and deeply. When there was a problem at work or home, he would either fix the problem or try and try. He adored his daughter, She meant more than anything else in this world. If he noticed people were uncomfortable...

Robert Nollet

Robert Nollet

Jun 3, 2012

age 78 of Blaine, died of complications from myelodysplasia, a consequence of chemotherapy and radiation treatment for squamous cell carcinoma in 1999. He is preceded in death by his brother Bill Nollet. He was survived by his wife Mavis, sons Scott Nollet of Fort Worth, Texas and Steven (Cara) Nollet of Blaine, brothers Jerry Nollet and Tom (Nancy) Nollet, granddaughters...

David Zandlo

David Zandlo

May 27, 2012

David Joseph Zandlo, age 71, died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on May 27, 2012. David was born August 7, 1940, the son of Joseph and Ingaborg (Johnson) Zandlo in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in North Minneapolis and attended St. Philips Catholic School and church where he was an altar boy. Dave worked hard his whole life, never taking...

Evelyn Loomis

Evelyn Loomis

May 27, 2012

Loomis, Evelyn Olive age 84 of Blaine, formerly of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Merle; granddaughter, Jennifer Loomis. Survived by children, Jean (Rick) Fritz, Mark (Kathy) Loomis, Jill (Tim) Poirier; grandchildren, Josue (Katie) Cervantes, David Cervantes, Mitchell Loomis, Katrina Loomis and Alex Poirier; great-grandchildren, Claire, Megan, Karl and Melody; sisters, Delores Finden, Judy (Dorian) Wallender; other realtives and friends....

David Johnson

David Johnson

May 24, 2012

Johnson, David "DJ" age 50 of Eagan, Passed away peacefully May 24th. Preceded in death by wife, Cynthia "Cyd"; father, Clarence Jr.; brother, Jason Keller. Survived by daughter, Leigh; mother, Gloria Knutsen; sister, Shari (Mike) Colsrud; brother, Mark Johnson; sister-in-law, Ruth Bakken; brother-in-law, Tim (Pam) Bakken; nephews, Luke Bakken and Tempus Keller; nieces, Nina Colsrud and Heather Barton; other relatives...

Norman Herzog

Norman Herzog

May 19, 2012

Norman Joseph Herzog was born on September 9, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Henry and Anna Herzog. He grew up in South St. Paul, with his brother Larry. After his graduation from South St. Paul High School, he attended Hamline University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in music. After college graduation, he took his first music education position in...

Marie Olson

Marie Olson

May 17, 2012

Olson, Marie L. age 95, of Fridley, passed away on May 17, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Grant A., 5 brothers & 5 sisters. Marie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & friend. Her spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Survived by children, David, Nancy (Jack) Yeager, Cheryl (Rick) Behncke, Dan...

Robert Kane

Robert Kane

May 15, 2012

Kane, Robert Perry age 71, of Zimmerman, MN, formerly of North Branch, passed away May 15 after a courageous battle with ALS. Survived by former wife, Joanne Madden; children, Tim (Karen) Kane, Perry (Liz) Kane, Cindy (John) Olson and Deb (Ken Czech); also 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and special friend, Patricia Downing, Memorial Service Friday, June 1, 11 AM...

Pearl Christensen

Pearl Christensen

May 15, 2012

Age 89 of Blaine. Passed away May 15, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents Everett & Geneva Rogers; 2 sisters Juanita & Bonita. Survived by husband of 68 years Bernard; sons Michael (Jan), Terry (Julie) & Todd ( Cindy); 7 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren; siblings Eugene (Dorothy) Rogers, Donna (David) Espstein, Arthur Rogers & Judy Rogers. Memorial service...

Lori Wallace

Lori Wallace

May 11, 2012

Lori Jean Wallace (Skallet) age 47 of Coon Rapids. Welcomed into heaven by daughter, Heather Skallet; grandparents, Evelyn & Alton Skallet and Muriel & Carl Sundstrom. Survived by fiance, Brendan Lynne;children, Tim (Shanna) Skallet, Heidi (Jude)Ombisa, Tony Skallet (Hannah Bruun); parents, Susan & Alton Skallet; sister, Lisa (Ed) Gonzalez; brother, Mike (Bridget) Skallet; adorable grandsons, Museme, Dominick, Kamadi; nephews, Joshua...

Georgeen Anderson

Georgeen Anderson

May 11, 2012

Anderson, Georgeen Rose age 84 of Spring Lake Park, formerly of Moose Lake. Passed away on May 11th from cancer. Preceded in death by brother, John Hansen; nephew, John "Larry" Hansen. Survived by husband of 64 years, Dennis; son, Kurt (Bootsie); daughter, Kris; grandchildren, Kristy, Maureen, E.J., Abigail; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Wedensday, May 23rd at 11:00 AM with visitation...

Donald Myhrer

Donald Myhrer

May 10, 2012

Myhrer, Donald R. age 76, of Coon Rapids, passed away May 10, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Olga and Thorvald Myhrer. Donald was a supervisor of Gould/GNB batteries on Lexington Ave in St. Paul for 37 years, retiring in 1992. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, "uncle Don" and friend; he was always willing to tell a...

Harold Dwire

Harold Dwire

May 10, 2012

Dwire, Harold L. age 81, of Fridley, passed away May 10th. He was preceded in death by mother, Velma Dwire; stepfather, George Dwire; father, Elmer Edwards; stepmother, Lucille Edwards and brother, Bill Dwire. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gloria; son, Michael; daughter, Melanie Harff (Martin Jewison); granddaughter, Kanya; sister, Jessie Robertson; sister-in-law, Marchetta Dwire; 13...

Roy Borgeson

Roy Borgeson

May 10, 2012

Roy A. Borgeson was born on April 14, 1929 in the south side of Chicago. His family Eric, Ellen and Mary moved to St. Paul some years later. At Seventeen he quit high school and joined the Army. He finished high school while in the Army. After being honorable discharged he sighed up for the Reserves, a serious mistake. Soon...

Timothy Mitchell

Timothy Mitchell

May 10, 2012

Mitchell, Timothy James ATTN: IRONWORKERS LOCAL 512 age 60 of circle Pine, MN, passed away at home May 10, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Lillian and Gerald; brother, David. Lived for family, friends and baseball. Survived by sisters, Kathleen and Patricia (Doug); niece, Dawn Henquinet; nephew, Kyle Henquinet. Memorial service Sunday 3 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at...

Vesta Rice

Vesta Rice

May 9, 2012

Age 94 of Fridley. Passed away May 9, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband Emmett; daughter Beverly Wilmes; grandson Emmett Fitzgerald; sister Donna Sill. Survived by her children Barbara Fitzgerald, Bette (Larry) Funk, Bonnie (Lynn) Lindeman, Robert (Kathleen), Virginia DuChene, Brian (Georgene); 19 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brothers Henry & Carlton Lewis & sister Marilyn Johnson; many other relatives...

Donald Pearson

Donald Pearson

May 7, 2012

Pearson, Rev. Donald James. age 85 of Golden Valley. Retired Pastor with the Evangelical Covenant Church. Survived by loving wife, Dorothy; son, David (Jan) Erickson-Pearson; daughters, Cindy (Tim) Hawkinson, Joan (Jay Schmitt) Pearson; grandchildren, Stephen & Kristin Hawkinson, Kaia & Annika Erickson-Pearson, Noah Pearson Schmitt; sister, Doris Skog. Memorial Service Thursday, May 10, 2 PM at Salem Covenant, Silver Lake...

Gene Harstad

Gene Harstad

May 2, 2012

Harstad, Gene A. Age 73, of Fridley. Passed away May 2. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Jerry & nephew, David. Survived by Wife, Mary; daughter, Brenda (Jeff); son, Gene Mikel (Jenni) & family and friends. He served in the Air force and retired from GE. He loved to hunt and fish. Celebration of life 9 am Monday in the...