Obituaries

Jan 26, 2024

In Loving Memory of Janice Blegen

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janice Blegen, who left us on January 26, 2024. Born on December 24, 1939, Janice lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished music. Her departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled.

Janice is proceeded in death by...

Jan 24, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

Alice (RUTH) Irwin, age 102 of Fridley, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Etha Ferguson; loving husbands Lyde (Mark) Irwin and Claire Stenson; daughters Lavonne Kranz and Marie Miller; son Russell Irwin; and great-grandchild Russell Joseph Moore. She is survived by her two...

Jan 22, 2024

In loving memory of Joseph George Gonsior, who peacefully entered eternal rest on January 22nd, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on May 14th, 1932, in Browerville, Minnesota, to Leo and Gertrude Gonsior (Drajna). After graduating from Browerville High School, he proudly served in the United States Army from February 1953 to 1955. On December 27th, 1956, Joseph married...

Jan 19, 2024

Tara Marie Jacobs passed away Jan. 19, 2024, at her home in Mounds View, Minnesota, at the age of 44. She passed peacefully with her devoted husband Mat by her side.

Tara was born in Huron, South Dakota, to James and Catherine (Carlson) Stanley on Aug. 18, 1979. She is survived by her loving husband, Mat; her son Finnius, stepson Trent,...

Jan 17, 2024

Jan 15, 2024

Al Hanson, age 65, formerly of East Bethel, and previously of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 15th, at Fairview U of M Medical Center in the company of his beloved son Jason, after a few days of hospitalization.  His big heart (literally and figuratively) needed to rest, after a wearing, many-year battle with interstitial lung disease,...

Jan 13, 2024

Hovorka, Thomas John Jr, age 84, of Zimmerman, passed away on January 13, 2024. He was a great man and kind to all that knew him. We called him "Miracle Man," thanks mostly to the heart transplant he got in 2003, exactly 21 years prior to his passing. We are grateful to God for every extra day that we had...

Jan 11, 2024

Dad said, "Don't be sad"Life was one big adventure, that he created for his family, with his non-stop hard work, and loving wife of 55 years always by his side. He could build anything and do anything he put his mind to. Carpenter by trade, but also craftsman, mechanic, artist and comedian. He made our home an ever changing playground,...

Jan 11, 2024

Joseph W. Amborn, age 90 of Blaine, MN passed into glory on January 11, 2024. He was the 1st of 7 children born to Arthur and Ida Amborn.  He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Ida Amborn along with his sister Marlene Timm and brother Mike Amborn . He is survived by his  brother, Gerald Amborn, Robert...

Jan 7, 2024

Sharp, Patricia Carol, passed away on January 7th. Details to follow

Jan 5, 2024

Jon Larson passed away in his home at the age of 90 on January 5, 2024. A funeral will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Road H2, Mounds View, MN, 55112 with visitation one hour prior. Light lunch to follow service. The family will have a private interment later at Ft....

Jan 2, 2024

ALMER, Mark Allen, age 68, of Maple Grove, passed away on January 2, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Bette; brother, Rick; sisters, Judy Amundson (Ray), Lynn Almer; brother in-laws, Ray Coleman, Rob Welch, Paul Bradtke, mother and father in-law, Mary and Donald Dennis.  Mark was a self employed trucker until his retirement.  He will...

Jan 1, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Keith Esget (88), AKA: Dad, Pops, Papa, EZ, Ezzard, Kiefer, Shit Kicker from South Dakota, on 1/1/24 of New Brighton, MN, due to a short battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome (Weasel) and Hazel, brother Jerry, Sister Mary, and Son Randy (Weasel Jr.), as well...

Dec 31, 2023

 

Scott James Schultz of Fridley Mn died peacefully at his home at the age of 63. Scott was born in Minneapolis MN on April 30th, 1960 the son of Wally and Evonne Schultz. Growing up Scott enjoyed fishing, biking and playing hockey. All activities he continued to enjoy the remainder of his life. Scott was full of life and...

Dec 31, 2023

Irwin, Eileen Elizabeth 86, of Wealthwood Township, MN, originally of Minneapolis, died in Aitkin, MN on December 31, 2023. Eileen was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Mary Weber; sister, Patricia Krein; brother Jerome Weber, and is survived by husband, Thomas Irwin; brothers, Michael (Rosemarie) Weber, Thomas Weber; daughter, Susan Ilstrup; son, John (Carly) Irwin; grandchildren, Joseph and Jerome...

Dec 29, 2023

Gloria Lou Johnson, age 94, of Spring Lake Park, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her three daughters, granddaughter, Alyssa, and grand-hound, Hunter.

Born in Newman Grove, NE and baptized, confirmed and married at Shell Creek Lutheran Church. After graduating from high school in 1947, she attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis. For close to 20-years, she held various financial...

Dec 22, 2023

Joshua Randall Smith-Bollum, known to his loved ones as Josh, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2023, at the age of 35 in River Falls, WI. He was born on September 28, 1988, in Minneapolis, MN. Josh was a compassionate individual who always made time for others and possessed an extraordinary ability to listen. He held a deep passion for equal rights...

Dec 21, 2023

 

Donald ("Donnie") Lawrence Hagberg, born August 22, 1931, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, at the age of 92.

Donnie came from a very large family.  He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife Patricia Sue, who he always referred to as his "Bride"; parents Elmer Harry and Elizabeth M. Hagberg; brothers and sisters Evelyne (Brad),...

Dec 21, 2023

Our dad, husband, grandfather, and friend passed peacefully into eternal rest.

 

True to his character, he bravely and gracefully fought cancer for nearly three years. Right up until the end, he never complained. Throughout it all, he kept visiting the gym almost daily, his happy place. Those 35 laps around the track became his act of defiance, as if...