Obituaries

Jolene Taylor

Jolene Taylor

Aug 4, 2024

Dear friends and family,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jolene Taylor, who left this world on August 4, 2024, in Columbia Heights, MN. Jolene was born on February 7, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grand.

Jolene had a remarkable career where she touched the lives of many with her...

Karen Henne

Karen Henne

Aug 3, 2024

Karen Ann Henne, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 77, after a spirited battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in 1947 in Jamestown, North Dakota. She later resided for many years in New Brighton, Minnesota. 

Karen is survived by her brother Thomas Tennyson of Carrington, North Dakota, her two children, Michael...

Susan Cerepak

Susan Cerepak

Aug 1, 2024

Susan (Sachko) Cerepak, 96, of NE Minneapolis, passed away on August 1, 2024. In her final days, she was surrounded by family including her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, nieces and nephews. Her 3 children were by her side as she passed.

Susan worked many years in ‘Birth and Death records’ for both the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County where she...

Kathleen Rhea Stroman

Kathleen Rhea Stroman

Aug 1, 2024

Kathleen Rhea Stroman passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. She is reunited with her son Daniel Joseph Stroman; her mother Mary and her father Lawrence, brothers Dale and James Patten; sisters Barbara Kubik-Patten and Marylou Gilbertson.

She is survived by her daughter Michelle Stroman (Brad Kraemer); her grandchildren Nathan; Maddie; Ariah and Kashton, brothers Charlie and...

Richard Bernhardt Maki

Richard Bernhardt Maki

Jul 29, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Maki, who entered into heaven on July 29, 2024. Born on May 12, 1939, in Aurora, MN, to Benhart and Lila Maki, Richard lived a life marked by dedication to his family, career, and hobbies.

Richard was united in marriage to Nancy Clark on December 21, 1963, in Menomonie, WI. Together, they...

Covil Lee Allen

Covil Lee Allen

Jul 27, 2024

Our favorite surprise Covil Lee Allen went to be with the lord July 27, 2024. Born on December 13, 2020. 

In his three year of life he touched many hearts. He had a contagious laugh, and a smile that would melt your heart. He was loved by many. Covil loved painting, helping his mama, swimming and taking baths with his brother. Singing...

Colt Henry Lewis

Colt Henry Lewis

Jul 20, 2024

Colt Henry Lewis was born September 4th, 1998 in Grapevine, Texas.  As a young child, his parents moved back to MN and he attended school in Fridley, MN. Throughout school Colt enjoyed swimming, football, lacrosse and trap shooting team.  Upon high school graduation Colt began his college career at Norwich University in Vermont,  and graduated from Moorhead State in MN. Colt...

Aledith Beatrice Lanum

Aledith Beatrice Lanum

Jul 19, 2024

Aledith "Ledie" Beatrice (Rand) Lanum

Aledith was born on February 21, 1933 In Jeffers, Mn. She passed away on July 19, 2024 at Allina Health, Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley, Mn.

Ledie, for short, graduated from Jeffers High School in 1951. Ledie married Norman DuWayne Lanum on October 5, 1952 In Osakis, Mn. To this marriage two children were born. Carlisle...

Barbara Ann Olson

Barbara Ann Olson

Jul 17, 2024

Barbara Olson, age 90, of Fridley passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born to Raymond and Thelma Peterson, she had older and younger siblings to spend time with. She enjoyed reading, needle work, volunteering at church, and traveling.

Barbara went to heaven and is with her two sons, Steve and Douglas, her four sisters and brother, and her granddaughter Megan. 

Barbara...

Millie Asplund

Millie Asplund

Jul 15, 2024

Millie Asplund (Vidlund), age 90, of Fridley passed away on July 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She is preceded in death by parents, Julia and Linder Vidlund, her beloved Husband Harry, and her brother, Richard Vidlund.

She is survived by her children, Joan (Ray) Dolin, Tom (Mary), Jerry, and Jan (Greg) Raph, her 5 grandchildren, and 8...

Gerald (Jerry) Dennis Dahle

Gerald (Jerry) Dennis Dahle

Jul 11, 2024

Jerry, age 89, of Blaine, MN, passed away peacefully from a sudden illness on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by family. Jerry was born in Grantsburg, WI, on April 29, 1935, to parents Martin and Myrtle. He was an only child and spent a lot of time helping his aunts and uncle on the Dahle Family farm. Jerry loved sports...

Raymundo Perez Gomez

Raymundo Perez Gomez

Jul 10, 2024

Perez Gomez, Raymundo, age 51, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024. Raymundo was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He came to California, USA when he was 16 years old. Later moved to Minnesota when he was 20 years old. 

He was wonderful to be around. He loved being with his family and celebrating others. He was always the life of...

Karen Lynne Pike

Karen Lynne Pike

Jul 8, 2024

Pike, Karen Lynne age 61 of Onamia, formerly of Minneapolis. Survived by daughter, Charmaine Dominguez; son, Christopher Robbins; grandchildren, Jose, Franky, Isis, Vivian, Jessenia, Aiyana, Chris Jr.; sisters and brothers, other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 from 10am-1pm at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 

Heather Rae Dingman

Heather Rae Dingman

Jul 6, 2024

Heather Rae Dingman, 85, of Columbia Heights, passed away on July 6, 2024. She was known for being a fiercely independent woman with a friendly face that everybody could talk to.

Heather grew up in Northeast Minneapolis on Lincoln Street which was just a few doors down from her future husband, Doug. After graduating from Eddison High school, she married her...

Charles John Kennedy

Charles John Kennedy

Jul 5, 2024

Charles “Chuck” John Kennedy of Andover passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 5th, 2024 at Mercy Hospital following a stroke. 

Chuck was born to Charles and Dolores Kennedy on August 28th, 1946 in Coatesville, PA. His family moved to Spring Lake Park, MN where he was voted “Most Unique” in high school. 

Though he protested the Vietnam war, Chuck was...

Debra Elaine Bassett

Debra Elaine Bassett

Jul 4, 2024

Bassett (Lameyer), Debra Elaine, age 71, of Coon Rapids, passed away on July 4, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Preceded in death by her parents, Daryl and Darlene Lameyer; father and mother in-law, Vernon Bassett and Edna Bassett (Altendorf). She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 49 years, John Bassett; their children, Heather Harris...

Karen Kristine Theisen

Karen Kristine Theisen

Jul 2, 2024

Theisen, Karen K. Age 82 of Fridley passed away on July 2nd surrounded by love. Employee of the Osseo School District #279. She absolutely loved her grandchildren, being outdoors, and took great pride in being the Social Secretary of the Northland Greyhound Retirees Association.  Karen was preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Eugene; parents, Victor Hoines and Helen...

Michael Wesley Holmquist

Michael Wesley Holmquist

Jun 29, 2024

HOLMQUIST, Michael W., age 55, of Fridley and Buffalo, MN.  A friend of Bill W.  Passed away in Mount Vernon, Iowa on June 29th, 2024.  He was a longtime machinist for his career.  Loving Father, Grandfather.  He is preceded in death by father, Wesley Holmquist; and his grandparents; Aunt, Monnie Holmquist.  He will be deeply missed by his children, Breanna...

Ruth Marie Peterson

Ruth Marie Peterson

Jun 28, 2024

Peterson (Baumann), Ruth Marie, age 75, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, passed away on June 28th, 2024.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Todd Schwartz, Kelly Incretolli and son-in-law Johnny Incretolli. Private family services.  

June Carol Leathers

June Carol Leathers

Jun 27, 2024

Leathers, June C., passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. June was born on June 9, 1948, to parents Earl and Florence Leathers. June concluded her long time career at US Bank and spent her most recent years feeling the joy of retirement with her beloved cat, Tiffany. 

Both June and Tiffany were quite happy with this arrangement. 

She is preceded in...