Obituaries
William Goolsbee
Nov 11, 2012
Goolsbee, William "Bill" age 92 of Golden Valley. Bill passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Survived by loving wife of 68 years, Marillyn; daughter, Bertie Lynn (Tom) Kraft; sons, Gary (Dianne) Goolsbee, William "Bill" (Andi) Goolsbee; grandchildren, Josh (Amy) Goolsbee, Allison (Joe) Rohloff, Joel (Becky) & Daniel (Heather) Kraft; great- grandchildren, Sadie & Peter, Lydia & Benjamin. Funeral...
George Nelson
Nov 11, 2012
Nelson, George E. age 80, of Spring Lake Park, passed away November 11th after a battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Agnes; children, Gordon (Julie) and Linda (Mike) Greiner; grandchildren, John, Angela, Clinton, Janelle, Kayla and Felicia; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Logan and Kaeson; sister, Vernice Valvoda; and brother, Eugene (Judy). Memorial service Thursday 11 AM, with...
James Larson
Nov 5, 2012
Larson, James Henry age 88, of New Brighton, was born on December 8, 1923 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Corrine Norma Elaine Mathisen Larson; his parents, Laura and Robert Larson; his siblings, Fred, Vera, Ila, Melvin, Homer, Reatha, Ida, Olive, Hazel, Einor,...
Hazel Farber
Nov 3, 2012
Farber, Hazel L. age 103 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth. Survived by sons, Kenneth (Janet), Keith (Diane); 5 grandchildren; many great & great-great-grandchildren.; brother, Jack (Janice) England. Memorial service Wednesday 6 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. (763-571-1300) Interment Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, IL. Cemetery Ramsey Cemetery Ramsey, IL...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


