Obituaries
Myrna Leanne Hjellming
Apr 18, 2025
Myrna Leanne Hjellming, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, was born on August 24, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She left this world on April 18, 2025, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories woven with kindness and creativity.
Myrna’s professional journey was marked by dedication and a spirit of service. For 15 years, she proudly...
Michael Joseph Young
Apr 18, 2025
Michael J. “Mike” Young was born to Mathias & Alvina Young in St. Paul, MN, the fifth of six children. He graduated from Cretin High School in 1967, where he played hockey.
Drafted in 1969, Mike served honorably in the US Army in Vietnam. After returning home, he attended St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute, where his greatest accomplishment was meeting and...
Barbara Ann Tangren
Apr 16, 2025
Barbara (Retherford) Tangren, age 85, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by family. A devoted servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, she is now rejoicing in His presence.
Born on September 5th, 1939, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, Barbara was the daughter of Percy Guy and Dorothy Theresa Retherford. She grew up in Chisago City,...
E. Gilbert Kahle
Apr 15, 2025
Gilbert Kahle, age 83, of Spring Lake Park, passed away peacefully due to complications of dementia on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 9:51 PM at Brightondale Memory Care in New Brighton, MN. Gilbert was born on February 13, 1942, in Dallas, TX. He was loved and admired for his service to his church and community and his journey through life...
Diane Irene Sculthorp
Apr 13, 2025
Diane Irene Sculthorp, age 80, of St. Anthony, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Born on October 18, 1944, in Thief River Falls, Diane was the beloved daughter of Ingvald (“Ing”) and Irene Hanson. She grew up in Moorhead, graduating from Moorhead High School before earning her degree in education from Moorhead State University. It was in Moorhead...
Alorie Jane Rotondo
Apr 11, 2025
Alorie Jane Rotondo, affectionately known to many as "Kim," passed away on April 11, 2025 in Coon Rapids following a stroke. Born on July 19, 1932 in Melrose, Massachusetts, Alorie would welcome anyone into her heart and home, creating an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance.
After moving to the Chicago area just prior to her senior year of high school, Alorie...
Carole Louise O'Donnell
Apr 6, 2025
Carole Louise O'Donnell, a beacon of warmth and kindness, left us peacefully at her home in Coon Rapids, MN, surrounded by the love of her family on April 6, 2025. Born on February 19, 1939, in the charming town of Grant Park, IL, Carole blossomed into the loving woman we cherished, leaving an indelible mark on all who crossed her...
Donald Patrick Dailey
Mar 20, 2025
Donald Patrick Dailey, a devoted husband, father, and community member, peacefully passed away unexpectedly at his home, alongside his loving and devoted wife Mary, on the morning of March 20, 2025, at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alice N. Hanson (Dailey), his father, Donald F. Dailey, his stillborn twin daughters, his grandson Quenton...
Joseph James Call
Mar 19, 2025
Joseph James Call, affectionately known as Joe, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Grey Eagle, Minnesota, to Forest and Alvina Call (Luskey). He dedicated his life to family and community and was a cherished member of both.
Joe married his beloved wife, Jane Call (Howard), on January 12, 1973. Together they built...
Joyce Beverly Johnson
Mar 17, 2025
Joyce Beverly Johnson age 91 of Fridley left this earth peacefully on March 17th, 2025. She was married to Bob for 63 years until his death in 2020. She loved spending time with her family, especially during all those Sunday dinners! Her second home was singing her heart out in the church choir for over 50 years.
Joyce was a loving...
Arlene Jean Hedahl Hamernik
Mar 17, 2025
Arlene Jean Hedahl Hamernik, age 88, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. Arlene was born on a farm near Twin Valley, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from Twin Valley High School in 1954. Arlene attended North Dakota Agricultural College (now NDSU) and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta...
Yvonne Louise Peterson
Mar 14, 2025
Yvonne Louise Peterson, born in 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Fridley, Minnesota, with her family by her side.
In the words of her sons — Brent, Brian, and Robyn — she was the most amazing woman who ever walked this planet: “She taught us how to think beyond what we thought we were capable...
Betty Ruth Brenny (Smestad-Mistelske)
Mar 13, 2025
Betty Ruth Brenny (Smestad-Mistelske), a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born in Fridley, Minnesota on January 29, 1946. Betty was a devoted mother to Aron Smestad (Betty), Tracy Taylor (Neil), Jodi Donahue (Glenn) and Tony Smestad (Tracy); as well as a loving sister to...
William Lawrence Zaic
Mar 11, 2025
William Zaic, age 89, formerly of Swanville, MN, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 11th. Bill leaves behind his children, Lori Goracke (Donnie), Linda Rukavina (Dan), Steve (Kymberly), John (Tamara), Kirsten Obermeyer (Lori James), 13 Grandchildren and 7.5 Great-Grandchildren. He was born and raised in Hibbing, MN with brothers Robert, Joseph, James, and Alvin. He married Joan Briesemaster...
Lindon B Mackey
Mar 8, 2025
Lindon Mackey was born August 10, 1928 in Ace, TX to Hunter and Vera (Munson) Mackey. He married Bernadette Gadacz on December 29, 1990 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Lindon proudly served in the US Navy for 24 years then continued his service to the military in the private sector until his second retirement in 1997. During his retirement years Lindon enjoyed...
Sharon Lee Eichinger
Mar 6, 2025
Sharon Lee Eichinger, née Taaffe, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, after 6 years of post-stroke complications. Up until the end, Sharon maintained her joy of life, kindness, love of family and friends, and deep faith in our Lord. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who will be deeply missed by...
Dolores Theresa Strand
Mar 3, 2025
STRAND, DOLORES THERESA (PUENTE) Age 93. Loving, active and always cheerful. Born in Ironwood, MI (Yooper) and longtime resident of Columbia Hts. Passed suddenly on March 3, 2025 to enter Heaven. Preceded by her husband, Wallace. Survived by all her children, Lance, Steven, Kevin (Denise) and Diane as well as her precious 10 grandchildren (their spouses) and 3 great-grandchildren, brother,...
Martin Charles Gavic
Feb 19, 2025
Martin Charles Gavic (Marty) of Fridley, MN passed away February 19th, 2025 at age 90. He was born October 19, 1934 to Martin Charles Gavic Sr. and his wife Selma (Lindbloom). He grew up in NE Minneapolis with his 3 younger brothers, Robert, Glen and Lenny. He attended Edison High School where he lettered in baseball. He served in the...
Scott Robert Jaqua
Feb 18, 2025
It is with sorrow and much love that we mourn the loss of Scott Jaqua, who was called to his eternal resting place on February 18, 2025 at the age of 66. Scott suffered from Parkinson's Disease and frontotemporal dementia for 22 years. He was born on March 6, 1958 in El Paso, TX, to Robert and Marie Jaqua. He...
Neil Wayne Krick
Feb 17, 2025
Neil Wayne Krick, 87, of Blaine, Minnesota, was born on February 7, 1938 and passed away on February 17, 2025. Neil was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a proud veteran, and a beloved member of his community.
Neil served his country with honor and distinction during his time in the Air Force, dedicating his life to protecting and...
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