Obituaries

Scott Damm

Scott Damm

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...

Robert Peterson

Robert Peterson

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...

Joyce Nelson

Joyce Nelson

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...

Margaret Hammond

Margaret Hammond

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...

Kathleen Loomis

Kathleen Loomis

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,...

Michael Shaffer

Michael Shaffer

Jul 17, 2022

Michael Steven Shaffer Also Known As- Dad, papa, son, brother, Mike, Mikey, uncle Mike, grandpa, hubby, father, and friend. Mike had a passion for life. His passions varied from camping, hiking, fishing, playing pool, constantly gaining knowledge, teaching the knowledge he learned, classic cars and food. He was a loving, kind, caring, compassionate, and understanding man. He was also the...

Jill Machowicz

Jill Machowicz

Jul 8, 2022

Machowicz, Jill Marie, age 58 of Anoka, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Helen; and brother-in-law, Richard Fitzgerald.  Survived by her beloved son, Justin; devoted partner, Brian; loving sister, Julie Fitzgerald; brother, Jon; along with many wonderful relatives, cherished cousins, and amazing lifelong...

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Jul 5, 2022

Mary Ann Anderson (Marsolek)

Born May 4, 1934.  Passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022.

Preceded in death by husband, John; son, Kevin; daughter, Sheryl.

Survived by children, Ken (Ann), Bren (Dave) Stepp, & Brian (Heidi); grandchildren: Dustin (Jiejing), Adam, Alex (Amy), Kelly,...

Mitchell Mortrud

Mitchell Mortrud

Jul 2, 2022

The Mortrud family announce with great sorrow the passing of their father, Mitchell, who

passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022 at his home in Mounds View, MN.

Mitch was born in Spring Valley, MN on May 1, 1957 to Vernon and Doris (Koop)

Mortrud. He graduated from Spring Valley High School where...

Louise Molencamp

Louise Molencamp

Jul 1, 2022

Molencamp, Louise E. age 89 of Fridley.  Born November 17, 1932 in Minneapolis along with her twin brother, Dick. She was a loving mother to children, Kris, Steve (Joanne), Scott (Kirsten), Kay (Sandy), and Jana; and grateful grandmother to Jessica, Rick, Samara, Jamus, Ty, Sarah, Stephanie, Suzi, Samantha; great-grandmother to Brianna, Kami, Jake, Lexi, Alisha, Payton, Kaleb, Ava, Lilyanna, Chloe and Mack; great-great-grandmother...

Susan Ellestad

Susan Ellestad

Jun 30, 2022

ELLESTAD, Susan Marie (HANSON), age 65, of Blaine. Born 9/12/56. In the early morning hours on June 30th, Jesus and Gary each took a hand and walked her home. Preceded in death by her dad, Jens Hanson and husband Gary. Survived by mother Jackie Hanson; children Charity (Brad Anderson), Stacy J.E. Connolly (Jonathan), Adam (Jessica); grandchildren Jakob, Jaxson, Hunter, Brady, Evelyn;...

Joseph Schleisman

Joseph Schleisman

Jun 27, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Schleisman, age 93 of New Brighton. April 8, 1929 – June 27, 2022.

Preceded in death by wife, Elise in April of 2017.

Survived by daughter, Mary (Steve) Eggert; son, Joe (Becky) Schleisman; grandchildren, Katie (Bill) Pomerleau, Keri Schleisman, Adam (Jade) Eggert and Joe (Tina) Schleisman; great-grandchildren, Vinny, Kimberly, Luca, Jack, JoJo, Simon, Marco,...

Helen Ladurini

Helen Ladurini

Jun 27, 2022

Ladurini (Daehn), Helen Eunice

Age 84 of Lino Lakes previously of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022.  Helen grew up in Foley MN and graduated from Foley High School. She met Robert Ladurini and the two were married and welcomed 3 sons, Raymond, Ronnie, and Randy. Helen worked as a cafeteria worker, was very easy...

Chase Lewis

Chase Lewis

Jun 27, 2022

Chase D. Lewis

Age 32 of Fridley Minnesota passed away June 27,2022. He liked video games, music, watching movies, you tube, cooking, and camping. Chase loved spending time with his daughters, family, and friends. At times he could be a little mischievous and look at you with smile.Chases spirit lives in the hearts of those who knew...

John Steinmetz

John Steinmetz

Jun 26, 2022

Steinmetz, John R.

March 11, 1927 – June 26, 2022

Age 95 of Fridley and 50 Lakes MN. Survived by loving wife of 70 years, Virginia “Ginny”; children, Jane (Scott)Weiss, Marge (Jim) Richardson, Jim (Kay) Steinmetz; grandchildren, Sarah (Shaun) LaBarre, John (Sue) Weiss, Peter (Becca) Weiss, Tom (Becca) Richardson, Annie (A.J) Smyth, Brad Steinmetz, and John Steinmetz; 7 great grandchildren;...

Robert Wolvert

Robert Wolvert

Jun 25, 2022

Wolvert, Robert “Bob”, age 92, of Columbia Heights, left us peacefully on June 25th, 2022.

Bob was lovingly cared for by his wife Faye and Health Partners Hospice Team at home.

Survived by wife, Faye Christianson Wolvert; son, David Wolvert and family of Brooklyn Park; son, James Wolvert and family of Fergus Falls; daughter, Renee...

Joseph Hurd, Jr.

Joseph Hurd, Jr.

Jun 23, 2022

Joseph J. Hurd, Jr.

October 2, 1966 ~ June 23, 2022

Joseph J. Hurd, Jr., “Joe,” passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side, as he made his journey to the afterlife to be met by those who have passed before him on Thursday,...

Lindsey Herold

Lindsey Herold

Jun 22, 2022

In lieu of flowers, giving a gift in memory of Lindsey can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  https://give.cff.org/minnesota-dakotas/Donate

Herold, Lindsey Marie (Olson), age 38. Our beautiful, brave and strong girl gained her Angel wings after losing her battle to Cystic Fibrosis on June 22, 2022.

Lindsey was born in Fridley, Minnesota on...

Roger Abbott

Roger Abbott

Jun 21, 2022

Our father Roger Abbott left this world on June 21st 2022 at the age of 73 He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. We would love you to come and honor his life at the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel, 1 Tower Ave. Mpls., MN 55450 (THE MEMORIAL CHAPEL IS NOT LOCATED AT FORT...

Michael Chevrette

Michael Chevrette

Jun 20, 2022

Michael L. Chevrette, age 60, of Negaunee, MI and Fridley, MN passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.

Please, join us in a Celebration of Life to honor Mike who was always the life of the party.

Location: TST Ideal Hall, 1494...