Obituaries

David Allen Roe

David Allen Roe

Jan 10, 2023

Roe, David A., age 68, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on January 10, 2023. 

 He was preceded in death by his parents George and Katherine Roe and brother Dennis Roe.  David is survived by brother Michael (Sandra); sister-in-law Linda; nephew Brett and nieces Angela, Christine, Katie, and Kristen; as well as dear friends John, Brenda, and Todd. ...

Verna M. Nicholson

Verna M. Nicholson

Jan 8, 2023

Verna M. Nicholson, 93, of Spring Lake Park, went home to be with the Lord while asleep at her home on January 8, 2023.  Verna was born February 12, 1929 to August and Bertha Kilde in Hornet Township, North of Blackduck MN, the sixth of eleven children in a close, loving, musically gifted family.

She accepted Christ as her Savior...

Nancy Grieman

Nancy Grieman

Jan 7, 2023

Beloved mom, daughter, sister and friend to many, Nancy Leann Grieman died unexpectedly in a snowmobile accident on 1/7/23 in Hibbing, MN at the age of 55.

Gone much too soon, Nancy is survived by her parents, John and Joan of New Brighton, MN; children, Alexandra “Ally”, Carter and Taylor Hoyt; siblings, Amy Bobb of Ramsey MN, Angie Imholte of...

Betty Alfredson

Betty Alfredson

Jan 5, 2023

Betty Alfredson, age 94 of Fridley, passed away on Jan 5, 2023. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Nels Alfredson; son in law, Roger Rymer; and grandson, Joseph Kirchoff. Betty worked with the nursey school program at St Philips Lutheran Church in Fridley along with many years of working with the Sunday School program. She retired from Land...

Gerald Frank Waldorf

Gerald Frank Waldorf

Jan 2, 2023

Waldorf, Gerald F. age 81 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Hildegard Waldorf; siblings, LouAnn Haas, Allan (Carla) Waldorf, Jimmy Waldorf; son in-law, Timothy Patenaude.  Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Bonnie; children, Lori (Don) Osterberg; Lisa Patenaude, Mike Waldorf (Arunee Brindley); grandchildren, Joe (Amy) Osterberg, John Osterberg, Daniel Osterberg (Miranda Bechner), Vanessa Waldorf; great-grandchildren, Milo...

John Otto

John Otto

Jan 1, 2023

John D. Otto, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on January 1, 2023. He was 34 years old.

John was preceded in death by his father, Michael J. Otto, and his grandparents.

He is survived by his children: John II, Lillian, and George; mother, Lita Otto; brothers, Jeffrey (Jaci) and Winford; other loving family and many friends.

John will be missed...

Jennifer Jean Collins

Jennifer Jean Collins

Dec 27, 2022

Collins, Jennifer Jean age 34 of Fridley peacefully went home to Heaven on December 27th. As Jennifer would always say, “I am Fine!”, “Whatever!” oh, how she is absolutely fine in God’s arms. What a ‘welcome home’ celebration she must have been greeted with. Though we suffer immense sorrow every second, with God’s grace and mercy, we know the party...

Becky Forslund

Becky Forslund

Dec 26, 2022

 

Becky Ann Forslund, age 56 of Mounds View, passed away on December 26, 2022.

Becky was an artistic soul who loved painting, singing (especially karaoke), the water and bubbles. She enjoyed nature, fishing, camping, and gardening. Animals were special to her, and you could often find her feeding wildlife at her home or enjoying the company of her pets....

Donald Fauteck

Donald Fauteck

Dec 23, 2022

Donald Fauteck, age 87 of Brooklyn Park, passed away on December 23, 2022.

Donald was born in Minot, North Dakota, on February 4, 1935, to Robert and Ella (Larson) Fauteck. He attended Chaffee Public School grades 1-12. He joined the Army in 1955. He married Charlotte Zaeske on December 14, 1957. They lived in Georgia and Florida while he was...

Craig Charles Manly

Craig Charles Manly

Dec 20, 2022

Craig Manly, 59, of Fridley MN passed away on December 20th, 2022 from natural causes. Craig was born in Robbinsdale MN to Chuck and Helen Manly on February 14th, 1963. Craig attended high school at Robbinsdale Senior High and graduated in 1981. He also attended Normandale Community College. Craig worked as a truck driver for 30+ years, and was passionate...

Lea Halverson

Lea Halverson

Dec 20, 2022

Halverson, Lea Paul Age 89 of Fridley, MN went home to the Lord on December 20, 2022. Lea worked at Electric Machinery Mfg. Company for 41 years and then had a second career delivering cars for Walser Automotive. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marilyn; 3 children, Jamie (Janis), Scott (Carrie), and Lisa; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren...

James "Jim" Picard

James "Jim" Picard

Dec 19, 2022

Jim Picard, also known as Fast Eddie of Fast Eddie’s Shoe Repair, died unexpectedly at the age of 66 on December 19th, 2022.

James Neal Picard was born on September 21, 1956 to Richard and Patricia Picard in Pontiac, Illinois, but spent most of his formative years in Crystal, Minnesota.

He graduated from Armstrong Senior High School in 1975, then...

Dorothy Langie

Dorothy Langie

Dec 19, 2022

Dorothy R. Langie, of Columbia Heights, died on December 19, 2022, in Madison, WI. She was 84 years old.

Dorothy grew up on a farm in Holmen, Wisconsin, the second of four children. In her early twenties she moved on her own to the Twin Cities and found work with Hennepin County. Later Dorothy worked in daycare and then for...

Ronald Dean Jensen

Ronald Dean Jensen

Dec 13, 2022

Ronald Dean Jensen age 67 of North Branch, passed away on 12/13/2022 after losing the fight of liver failure.  Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jane Jensen.  He is survived by Fiancée, Kim Schultz; son, Couy;  daughter, Danielle; grandchildren, Cody, Addyson, and Leo; sister, Jodi (Jeff) Johnson; brother, Rick; nieces, Jordon, Angi, and Lora; and nephews,...

Hazel Falldin

Hazel Falldin

Dec 6, 2022

Hazel Augusta Falldin, of Fridley, age 94, died December 6, 2022 at The Harbors of Fridley from complications after gallbladder surgery.

Hazel was the youngest of seven children. She lost her mother when she was only 14 years old. Her older sister, Ethel, became her mother and best friend.

Hazel met the love of her life, Kenneth Falldin, on...

Travis James Juelich

Travis James Juelich

Nov 25, 2022

 

Travis James Juelich, age 27 of Mounds View, Minnesota passed unexpectedly on November 25, 2022.

Travis is preceded in death by grandparents on both parents’ sides.

He is survived by his parents, Rebecca and James Juelich; sisters, Melissa, Kayleen, and Kristen; nieces, Amy, Terra, Jenna, Haliey, Akoya, Naomi, Anthony, and many other loving family and friends.

Travis was a...

Jerry Hildebrandt

Jerry Hildebrandt

Nov 25, 2022

Jerome “Jerry” Hildebrandt, age 83 of Ham Lake, passed away on Nov 25, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on the farm homestead on June 26, 1939, to Otto And Laura Hildebrandt. He attended a country school for 8 years and graduated from Gaylord High School in 1958. He moved to Minneapolis and worked...

Bonnie Finlayson

Bonnie Finlayson

Nov 24, 2022

Our beloved Bonnie Jean (Prior) Finlayson passed away on November 24, 2022. Facing this has been hard for our family.

Bonnie was born on March 15, 1938, in Onamia, Minnesota, to parents Horace Prior and Viola Mae Hart-Prior. She had three siblings Don, Ken, and Ann. Bonnie married the love of her life, Floyd Allen Finlayson May 31, 1953,...

Raymond and Beverly Kostelecky

Raymond and Beverly Kostelecky

Nov 23, 2022

Raymond Vincent “Ray” Kostelecky, age 88, was born on August 13th, 1934 in Dickinson, ND. He passed away peacefully on November 23rd, 2022 in Anoka, MN after battling a lengthy illness with asbestosis. Ray was survived by his wife Beverly, siblings Jean Davis, Vincent Kostelecky, Doris (Ron) Focht, Robert (Karen) Kostelecky, and Dean (JoLynn) Kostelecky. Sister-in-law Clarice “Toots” Kostelecky and...

Arnold Berg

Arnold Berg

Nov 23, 2022

Arnold W. Berg, age 81 of Roseville, peacefully passed away on November 23, 2022. Survived by wife of 51 years, LaVerne; children, Brandon (Julie) Berg, Shannon (Brent) Holmstrom, Sheila (Jim) Cavallaro; and grandchildren, Ryan, Derek, Colin, Sydney, Gage, Bella and Celia. Arnold enjoyed fishing and hunting and treasured his time spent at the cabin with family and friends. Along with...