Obituaries
Floyd Edward Lindahl
Nov 29, 2023
Lindahl, Floyd Edward, age 83 years, 9 months and 2 days, of Columbia Heights, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Laura; parents, Edward and Mildred Lindahl; brother, Ernest "Ernie" Lindahl; sisters-in-law, Vicki Rivera, Betty Oja; brothers-in-law, John Johnson, Wilbert Oja; and son-in-law, Dave Lampland.
He will...
Bruce Arthur Madsen
Nov 26, 2023
Bruce A. Madsen was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa on May 24th, 1939, and passed away at the age of 84 at his home on November 26th, 2023, in Mounds View, MN. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Olive Madsen, his loving wife of 64 years, Nancy, and two brothers, Rex and Curt. He is...
Melvin Douglas Enga
Nov 20, 2023
Melvin "Mel" married Judy in May of 1958. This was the beginning of four children and 64 beautiful years together. Mel worked hard to provide for his family. He began his carpentry career as a cabinet maker. He was a true craftsman and word spread of his attention to detail and keen eye for perfection. He spent many weekends...
Paul S Fletcher
Nov 19, 2023
Paul S. Fletcher, 61, of Minneapolis, MN took his final earthly breath on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. He immediately met his Lord & Savior face-to-face as he was joyfully welcomed into his eternal heavenly home, where he received his medal of valor for his unwavering trust in & love for Jesus as...
Annalee Rose Ritter
Nov 17, 2023
Annalee Rose Ritter of Moundsview, MN Passed away on Friday November 17th peacefully at home at the age of 40. Annalee was born at St. Marys in Mpls. She came home on Thanksgiving Day what a gift to be thankful for. She grew up in Moundsview with her older brother and best friend Chad. She grew up wild and free...
Daryl Joseph Landis
Nov 17, 2023
LANDIS, Daryl "Joe", age 78, of Columbia Heights and Pine City, MN, passed away on November 17, 2023. U.S. Army Veteran, Vietnam. Member of Pine City American Legion Honor Guard. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Carol (Larson); children, Laura Schueller (Steve), Stacy Landis; grandchildren, Sarah and Matthew; many relatives and good friends. Funeral Service 11am Monday,...
Barbara Ann Tauer
Nov 17, 2023
Barbara Ann Tauer (Gurtek), age 84, of Fridley, passed away on November 17th, 2023 after a year's long struggle with ALS.
Barbara was born on June 28th, 1939 to John and Veronica Gurtek in Minneapolis. After Barbara graduated from Mounds View High School in 1957, she attended classes to become a comptometer operator. Barbara started her first job for...
Lila June McFarlane (Branstner)
Nov 16, 2023
Lila June McFarlane (Branstner)
6/3/1932 - 11/16/2023
Age 91, of Columbia Heights, entered into heaven November 16, 2023. Born in Oak Valley to August and Julia (Chase) Branstner, grew up on a working family farm with 14 siblings. She recently recalled " Dad had work for all of us kids but he always made sure we had time...
Geo Santiago Beach
Nov 15, 2023
Geo Beach, beloved son, wonderful brother, caring friend and amazing student departed our physical world on November 15, 2023. As a Senior at Irondale High School, Geo was passionate about Robotics, Quizbowl, and learning in general. He enjoyed taking higher level math classes at the University of Minnesota and was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. He was also...
Earl Gail Hatten
Nov 13, 2023
Earl Gail Hatten, born on July 7, 1929, passed away on November 13, 2023, at the age of 94. Earl was a beloved member of the Fridley community, where he made a lasting impact on all he met.
Earl was born in Hopkins, MN to Marion and Frieda Hatten. He attended country school in Brownton and Stewart, then graduated...
Thomas Arthur Hamilton, Sr
Nov 13, 2023
Hamilton, Thomas A., 92, of Mora, previously of Lexington/Circle Pines, MN, passed away on Nov 13, 2023. Preceded in death by wife of 70 years, Gwendolyn; daughter, Pam St. Clair. Survived by daughter, Madolyn Amundson (Gene); Thomas Hamilton, Jr. (Ann); son in-law, Daniel St. Clair; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; many relatives and good friends. Celebration of...
Doris Theresa Mayers
Nov 10, 2023
Doris T. Mayers , Watermelon, 79, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on November 10, 2023 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Doris was born on October 1, 1944 in Melrose, Minnesota to John and Marie (Rosen) Thell. She grew up on a family farm in Grey Eagle, MN. She...
Kathleen Ann Vogt
Nov 9, 2023
VOGT (Schowalter), Kathleen Ann, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away on November 9th, 2023. Retired 43 year nurse at Children's Hospital and St. John's. Preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and LeRoy Schowalter: her favorite kitty, "Hope" . She will be deeply missed by her children, Jennifer Vogt, Tracey Kelley (Michael), Jonathan Vogt, Sarah Neisen (Lee); grandchildren, Chelsie,...
Joan Luella Thomas
Nov 8, 2023
THOMAS (Wood), Joan L., age 90, of Fridley, passed away on November 8, 2023. Retired longtime employee of the Fridley School District. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Thomas; son, Keith Thomas; parents, Lloyd and Maribell Wood. She will be deeply missed by her son, Bruce (Julie) Thomas; brother, Darryl (Shirley) Wood; daughter-in-law, Pam Thomas; granddaughters, Trisha...
Richard W Weldon
Nov 7, 2023
WELDON, Richard W., age 87, of Columbia Heights, passed away on November 7, 2023. Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Weldon; daughter in-law, Karen Weldon; brother, Loren Weldon; sister, Janet Erickson. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife and girlfriend of 65 years, Diane (Stuber); children, Jill Julich (Ron), Judy Mages, James Weldon; many beautiful grandchildren and great...
Lee James Hollister
Nov 7, 2023
Lee was born on March 26, 1950, in Mankato, MN. His parents were Bill and Katie Hollister. Lee was their first child. He has 2 brothers, Keith, and Ross, and 2 sisters, Karol and Nancy. Lee was a good-natured kid growing up in Redwood Falls, MN with lots of friends and enjoyed many activities. His father, Bill, was a high...
Marshall Dale Anderson
Nov 3, 2023
Marshall D. Anderson, age 97, passed away in Roseville, MN on November 3, 2023. He was born in Eveleth, MN to Hildum and Martha Anderson. After graduating from Eveleth High School, he served in the Army Air Force during WWII. Marshall graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 1950 with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering.
He married...
Tracy Elizabeth Flinck
Nov 3, 2023
FLINCK (Miller), Tracy Elizabeth, age 60, of East Bethel, passed away on November 3, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. She was born March 15, 1963 in Sac City, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald and Karen Miller. The family moved to northern Minnesota in 1973 and Tracy graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1981. She attended Itasca...
Alan Gregory Hansch
Oct 28, 2023
HANSCH, Alan Gregory, age 33, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2023. He will be deeply missed by his children, Landon Hansch, Alina and Ashton Moreno; his parents, Julie Bebensee (Kevin), Charles Jackson, Ron Hansch; siblings, Jessica Dossey (Greg Pruett), James Jackson (Clare Walker), Cody Bebensee (Lindsay); nieces and nephews; close cousins; his "family", many relatives and good...


