Obituaries

Aug 30, 2022

Matthew 'Matt' Brian Johnson

age 44 of Blaine, MN passed away on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022. Matt was born and raised in Fridley, Minnesota.

As a child, Matt demonstrated a love of sports. He had a passion for skiing, baseball, basketball, and football. He started skiing with his mom and dad when he was only...

Aug 29, 2022

Bradley A. Byron, of Blaine, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 29, 2022. He was 63 years old.

Brad was preceded in death by father, Clint Byron; and sister, Baby Girl Byron.

He is survived by wife, Margaret Byron; daughters, Megan (Justin) Peterson, Sarah (Tom) Lutke,...

Aug 29, 2022

Robert F. Demsky, age 77, of Andover, passed away unexpectedly on August 29th.

Bob was preceded in death by children, Matthew, Daniel, Carolyn; great-grandson, Zakery.

He is survived by loving wife of 47 years, Barb; daughter, Laura; son, Tim (Holly); grandchildren, Gavin & Lauren; other family &...

Aug 28, 2022

Richard D. Budzynski, age 91, of Fridley, passed away on his birthday, August 28th.

Preceded by wife, Leona; sister, Dorothy Glick.

Survived by children, Tom Budzynski and Lisa (Ed) Zielinski; grandchildren: Amber, Nicole, Lindsey, and Michael; nieces & nephews; other loving family & friends.

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Aug 24, 2022

Nyberg, Betty J., age 84, of Fridley, MN, passed away August 24, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Carl; parents, Joseph and Carol Boda; and brother, Joe Boda. Survived by daughters, Julie (Paul) Dymit and Amy (Paul) Nentwig; grandchildren, Jill, Jennifer (Nick), Sarah, Rachel, Jacob, Lucas, and Leah; great grandson, Brayden; brother, Richard (Dorothy) Boda, and many other family...

Aug 17, 2022

Lawrence J. Niznick, “Larry,” age 60, of Burnsville, passed away suddenly on August 17, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley J. and Joyce L. Niznick.

Larry is survived by his siblings: Linda (Jess) Nelson, Patti (Kevin) Pfeifer, Tim (Karen) Niznick, Sandy (Jim) Batcha,...

Aug 16, 2022

GRAY (Nordstrom), Sharon R., 89, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Fridley, MN. Sharon Rae was born October 28, 1932, to Norman and Mildred (Capron) Nordstrom. After she graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1951, Sharon married Lawrence D. Narey in April of 1953. They had two sons, David and John. In December 1960, Sharon married...

Aug 14, 2022

Bulger, Shirley A.

Age 95 of Fridley, passed away August 14, 2022.  Preceded in death by husband, Earl C., sons Larry and Michael, daughter, Jan Palmer, and son in law, Cory Saba. Survived by Sandy (Al) Whitehead, Teri Saba, Esther (Bob) Beaver, Jeff (Janet) Bulger, Ron (Shelly) Bulger, Brad (Deb) Bulger, and son in law, Roy Palmer. Including...

Aug 12, 2022

Dennis Michael Flahave, age 76 of New Brighton passed away 8/12/22 at home after a long illness.  He was born on 12/19/1945 in St. Cloud, MN.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol (Meyer): daughter, Stacy Ramacher; son, Shawn (Kara); daughter, Lindsey (Michael) Przetycki; grandchildren, Katelyn, Connor, Benjamin, Carter, Stella, Barrett, Leo and Gage.  Dennis was preceded in death by sons, Jason and Eric: parents, Harold and...

Aug 7, 2022

Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Cleo Maine Johnson entered God’s Kingdom on August 7, 2022. Cleo was born to John Edward Altman and Irene Emaline Altman on July 5, 1933, in Mora, MN. She attended school in Ogilvie and graduated there in 1950. Although Cleo grew up with four brothers, she had a gentle and loving heart for those...

Aug 5, 2022

Dowell, Deloris

Age 79 of Minneapolis passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022.  She is survived by her children, Valerie (Jeff) Towberman, Amy (Jerome Barnes) Bill, and Adam (Melanie); grandchildren, Michael Towberman, Kelly (Karl) McLaughlin, Ashley Towberman, Emma, and Jack Dowell; great granddaughter, Miya McLaughlin; siblings, Harold (Yvonne) Gibbs, Judy Converse, Tom Gibbs, and Marty Gibbs.  Preceded...

Aug 1, 2022

William Dale Karol

January 12th, 1938 – August 1st, 2022

Bill was born on January 12th, 1938, to Mary (Safruik) and George Karol at Kittson War Veterans Memorial Hospital in Hallock, Minnesota, the 5th of 9 children. He grew up near Lake Bronson, Minnesota

In 1960, at 22, he...

Aug 1, 2022

Duane Albert Farness, age 79 from Minneapolis, MN passed away on August 1st at home after nearly two years on hospice. Preceded in death by parents Melvin Farness and Dorothy Langner; survived by loving wife Debbie, children Heith (Lisa), Jennifer (Ross), and Nick (Dee); grandchildren Josh, Jeff, Joe, Kenzie, Charlie, Jack, Garrett, Sawyer, and Addison; great grandchild Landon; sisters...

Aug 1, 2022

Brown, Donna Mae

Age 89 and 11 months of Fridley passed away peacefully on August 1, 2022. Beloved mom, grandma, nana, and friend. She put family and friends first. Survived by her children, Gregg, and Deb (Dave Wright) Fink; grandchildren, Jeremy (Krista) Fink, and Andrew (Nancy) Fink; great grandchildren, Grace, Grant, and Winslow Fink; siblings, Joseph, and...

Jul 31, 2022

Theisen, Eugene John, age 91 of Fridley. Employee of Northland Greyhound Lines for 24 years. Ended his career at Osseo School Dist. 279.  Preceded in death by parents, William & Emma Theisen; sisters, Alvina Salzer, Lorraine Strharsky, Bernice Bellmont, Theresa Glatzel. Survived by wife of 60 years, Karen; daughters, Denise (Larry), Cheryl (Katia), Kimberly (Isaac); grandchildren, Lexie (Billy), Antonio;...

Jul 25, 2022

Scott Anthony Damm passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 after a long, courageous fight with cancer.  Scott was born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota on September 19, 1957. He grew up in Isanti, Minnesota where he enjoyed sledding, snowmobiling and all the freedoms offered to rural kids. He attended Bethel Elementary and graduated from Irondale High School in Mounds...

Jul 24, 2022

Peterson, Robert A. age 79, of Minneapolis, New Brighton, and Fridley, MN., passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2022. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, brother, and friend. He attended Fridley High School and was on the wrestling team. He served in the United States Marine Corps with the 3rd Marines from 1960 to 1963...

Jul 24, 2022

Nelson, Joyce Gwendolyn

Age 90 of New Brighton, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022.  Loving wife of Allen, married 50 years. Mother of Jeff (wife Sue), Gwen (husband Jeff) Vance; grandma of Brad, Krista, Lynea (husband Kyle) Dahl, and Jared Vance; great grandma to Sjana Joy Dahl.  Preceded in death by loving...

Jul 18, 2022

Our Beloved Sister Margaret “Peggy” Hammond passed into the hands of our Lord on July 18, 2022.  Peggy enjoyed Bingo, Baking and especially getting a “good deal.”  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Lucille Hammond; brothers, Timmy, John, and Gary; sisters, Pat Hammond and Elizabeth Hammond Camacho.  She is survived by siblings, Kathy Kovall, Mary, Robert, Irene...

Jul 18, 2022

Kathleen Ann Loomis (Schurstein), of Blaine, passed away peacefully on July, 18, 2022 at home with family by her side. She was 68 years old.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Mark; children, Mitchell & Katrina; granddaughter, Kinsley Wagner; siblings: Linda (Jim) Gleason, Richard Schurstein, Karen (John) Madsen,...