Obituaries

Kathleen Henson

Kathleen Henson

Jan 25, 2011

Kathleen B. "Kay" Henson, age 84, of Spring Lake Park. October, 20, 1926 - January 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Alonzo "Lonnie" Henson. Survived by son, Richard (Kathy); granddaughters, Jennifer Fischer and Stephanie (Tim) Schusted; great grandchildren, Maxwell and Zachary Schusted; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Wednesday, 11 AM at St. Philipa�(TM)s Lutheran Church, 6180 HWY...

James Jackson

James Jackson

Jan 24, 2011

Jackson, James B. age 78, of Woodbury, formerly of New Brighton. Survived by wife, Ann; sons, Richard (Norma), Randall (Roxanne); grandchildren, Rachelle (Andy) Kath, Renee (Michael) Courtney, Sherri (Jason) Reeves, and Jamie Jackson; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Florence, Jeanette, Helen, and Doris. Funeral service Monday 11 AM at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 6180 Highway 65 Northeast, Fridley. Interment Fort Snelling National...

James McFarlane, Sr

James McFarlane, Sr

Jan 23, 2011

James was born in Brooten, Minnesota to John and Harriet McFarlane. James Alan McFarlane was one of four children. Having lost his father at age eight, Jim became very close with all of his siblings and helped raise them. His mother then remarried to Harry Mithun and together they had five children, growing their family to eleven. Jim loved playing...

Gerald Gerber

Gerald Gerber

Jan 19, 2011

Gerber, Gerald G. age 85 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully on 1/19/11. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Muriel; and half brother, Lloyd Gerber. Survived by children, Sandy (Dave) Spartz, John Scott Gerber, Paul (Cindy) Gerber, Carol Reitzel (Pat Rozeck), Linda (Dave) Smith; grandchildren, Colleen Kary, Leeann Hiltner, Kate Reitzel, Janet Jimenez, Beth Reitzel, Michael Smith and Jeff Gerber; 7...

Thomas Kelley

Thomas Kelley

Jan 18, 2011

Thomas Hilary Kelley of New Brighton, was born January 19, 1927 and died January 18, 2011, just one day short of his 84th birthday. Preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Stokke and first wife, Marie. Survived by his wife of 27 years, Helen; 6 children, David (Lois) Kelley, Jane (John) Garrity, Bob (Edith) Kelley, Karen Kelley, Bruce (Loraine) Kelley,...

John Warner

John Warner

Jan 14, 2011

John W. Warner, age 97 of Health and Rehab Care Center, New Brighton passed away on January 14, 2011. Survived by his wife Laura of 75 years; daughter LaVerna & son John; daughter-in-law Rose; loving grandchildren & great grandchildren; the in-laws & relatives. Thanks to all the staff at Health and Rehab Care Center. Funeral service will be held at...

Hazel Jennings

Hazel Jennings

Jan 12, 2011

Hazel Jennings, age 89 of Mounds View passed away on January 12, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband Stuart in 1987. Survived by son Charles "Chuck" (MiWha) Jennings, Sr.; grandchildren Nicole, Charles Jr., Jory and Jade Barker & many other family & friends. Celebration of Life will be 11:00 am Tuesday at Sunrise Methodist...

Adolph Olson

Adolph Olson

Jan 10, 2011

Olson, Adolph M. "Ole" age 83 of Fridley passed away on January 10th. Born, August 29, 1927. Survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Donna; children, David (Marge), Mark, Annette (Victor) Sandler, John (Julie); grandchildren, Matthew Olson, Rebecca and Amy Malinsky, Katelyn and Samantha Olson; siblings, Lois, Delores, Gloria, Betty, Emil Jr. and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded...

Charles Wilken

Charles Wilken

Jan 9, 2011

Charlie Alfred Wilken, age 87 of Mounds View, passed away January 9, 2011. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, LaVerle; children, Ken, Craig, Bill (Holly), Julie (Paul) Simonett, Dave (Lori); grandchildren, Mike and Lauren, Kyle and Karli, Melanie and Brad, Katie and Joe, Drew, Spencer and Cole; many nieces, nephews and friends. Charlie adored woodworking and his gardens....

Marjorie Kortz

Marjorie Kortz

Dec 31, 2010

Marjorie Mae Kortz, age 78 of Columbia Heights, formerly of Litchfield passed away on December 31, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ruth Kortz; sister, Virginia Howell; brother, Charles Kortz. Survived by sisters, Elaine (James) Merila and Irene (John) Davis; brother, Leon (Ade) Kortz; nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date...

Loren Hochsprung

Loren Hochsprung

Dec 30, 2010

Hochsprung, Loren G. age 88, of Mounds View. WWII Army Veteran, retired after 37 years from Minnesota Transfer Railway. Preceded in death by parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Delores; children, Judy (Gary) Piepkorn, Sandy (Alan) Piotter, Kay Hochsprung, Loren K. (Lucinda) Hochsprung; 6 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Edith Seigle and Laura Hochsprung;...

David Lee

David Lee

Dec 29, 2010

Age 48 of Fridley. Passed away on December 29, 2010. Survived by son Jonathan Duchenes; parents Robert & Faith (Fairbanks) Lee; siblings James, John (Michelle) & Michelle; niece Amanda & nephews Michael & Ethan. Also by many friends. Gathering of family & friends will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 with a 7 pm service.

Leona Prokop

Leona Prokop

Dec 26, 2010

Prokop, Leona G. (Ostendorf) Age 91, of Fridley. Died Sunday, Dec. 26. Preceded in death by husband, Cecil; parents, Ben and Mary Ostendorf; brothers, Richard (Edna), Gilbert (Monica), Roman and Herbert (Dee); and sister, Mary. Survived by brothers, Clarence and Larry (Phyllis); sisters, Veronica Morgel and Glorine (Eugene) Raeker; 34 nieces and nephews, their families and many friends. Leona retired...

Carol Bunnell

Carol Bunnell

Dec 17, 2010

Carol A. Bunnell (nee Buck), of Fridley, originally from Indiana; retired Registered Nurse from North Memorial. Devoted her life to family but also enjoyed golf, gardening, crafts, cake decorating & other hobbies. Survived by children Steve (Mary), Jana (Craig) Coleman & Tracey (Tony) Beert; grandchildren Reece, Grant, Brielle, Chase, Callie & Riley; brothers Wayne (Wanda) Buck, Alan (Sally) Buck &...

Delbert Ortgiesen

Delbert Ortgiesen

Dec 16, 2010

Delbert M. Ortgiesen, age 89 of Coon Rapids passed away on December 16, 2010. Preceded in death by his wife Evelyn and survived by daughter Cheryl Joiner; son Todd (Joan); 6 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren; sister Glenn Lee (Virgil) Jurgens. Funeral service 10:30 am Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 at St. Philips Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation...

Roger Breyer

Roger Breyer

Dec 15, 2010

Roger H. Breyer age 68, of Blaine, MN, left us suddenly on December 15, 2010. Survived by his wife of 28 years, Lucinda; children, Jim (Kim) Neubauer, Michelle Breyer-Pitt; April (Todd) Walkingstick, and Cassandra ( Nick) Breyer-Baumgard; brothers, Harold and Leo; sisters, Lucille Wall and Geraldine Mell; 8 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Eileen Buchner

Eileen Buchner

Dec 14, 2010

Eileen E. Buchner, age 88 of Fridley, MN passed away on December 14, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, husband John, brothers & sisters, daughter Elaine & a great granddaughter. Survived by daughter Joan (Roger) Bares; son-in-law Walt Olson; granddaughters Melinda Bares, Terri (Paul) Kiefer, Bobbi Bares & Amy Olson; 5 great grandchildren & many friends. Gathering of family...

James Bergstrom

James Bergstrom

Dec 10, 2010

James D. "Jim" Bergstrom, age 77 of Mounds View, passed suddenly on December 10th, 2010, with his wife by his side. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Corinne; Daughter, Cathy (Bill) Seiberlich; Sons, Darrell, Mike (Nadine) and Jerry (Jane); Grandchildren, Courtney, Kelsey, Andrew, Austin, Alexandra, Selena and Nick. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Clara; sisters, Lorraine, Delores;...

Verna Sherman

Verna Sherman

Dec 9, 2010

Verna Mae Sherman, age 87 of Richfield, passed away December 9, 2010, at Presbyterian Home of Roseville. She had been in failing health for the past several months. She was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Cassie Sherman; and her brother, Gene Sherman. Verna is survived by her brother, Max (Lorene) Sherman of Mora; sister, Marie (Ted) Laubner of...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Dec 9, 2010

Robert "Bob" Victor Johnson was born in Minneapolis on November 6th, 1928. He spent his early years in Minneapolis, the Braham area and Mora, Minnesota. He graduated from Mora High School in 1947. Bob served in the U. S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He and his wife of 56 years, Cleo, were married in 1954. Robert earned his Bachelor...

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