Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Colleen Ann Benson
Jan 29, 2024
Benson, Colleen A., age 62 of Mounds View, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2024. She is survived by her father, Edwin Benson; siblings Fred (Deanna) Benson, Erick (Annette) Benson, Kevin (Jane) Benson; 8 nieces and nephews, 5 great-nieces and nephews, and many loving relatives and friends. Colleen was preceded in death by her mother Janet Benson. Funeral services to...
Gregory Gerard Leaon
Jan 27, 2024
Leaon, Gregory G. , Age 64, of Fridley, MN. Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy Retired after 24 years of active service. He also worked at the Fridley Target Store for the past 10 years. He passed away in hospice care at The Minneapolis VA Hospital in the presence of his family after a one year battle with Stage 4...
Donald Schwagel
Jan 27, 2024
SCHWAGEL, Don, age 84, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on January 27, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, JoAnn; parents, Cyril and Marie Schwagel; sister, Jean Schwagel; many sisters in-law, and brothers in-law.
He will be deeply missed by his sister, Judy; his children, Candy (Darrel), Wendy (John), Kelly, Kevin (Annette), Mike (Cheryl); 18 grandchildren;...