Obituaries

Ellen Hinrichs

Ellen Hinrichs

Mar 18, 2022

Ellen M. Hinrichs, age 63 of Spring Lake Park, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Mary Witte; and brother, Alfred Witte. She was the most amazing mother, grandma, sister and friend. Always there to lend a hand or a listening ear. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren....

Larry Blilie

Larry Blilie

Mar 18, 2022

Blilie, Larry A. age 79 of Blaine, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eleanor Blilie; brothers, Gary Blilie and Curtis Blilie. Survived by son, Jason Blilie;  brothers, Gerald Blilie and Everett Blilie; sisters, Shirley Wolf, Renae Godejohn, Janice Albers, Linda Albers; and many other relatives and friends. Larry grew up...

Jean Schwagel

Jean Schwagel

Mar 18, 2022

Jean Schwagel, age 80 of New Hope passed away on Mar 18, 2022. Beloved daughter and sister.

Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Osseo. Visitation 9:30 and Mass at 10:30.

Jean will be laid to rest with her parents, Cyril and Marie,...

Alejandro Valenzuela Rojas

Alejandro Valenzuela Rojas

Mar 17, 2022

Alejandro

Valenzuela Rojas Jr.

45 years of Shakopee, Minnesota

January 21, 1977 ~ March 17, 2022

Alejandro Valenzuela Rojas Jr. also known as Alex, Jr & Jano of Shakopee, MN, passed Thursday March 17,...

Alfred Bates

Alfred Bates

Mar 16, 2022

Alfred “Al” Bates passed away on March 16, 2022. Al was born August 14, 1929 on the family farm in Eau Galle WI to the late Harry & Rose (Hartung) Bates. He grew up a farm boy and graduated from Durand HS in 1948. After Graduation Al worked for the Milwaukee Railroad.

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Roger Harmon

Roger Harmon

Mar 15, 2022

Roger Collingwood Harmon, age 73 of Minnetonka, formerly of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2022 doing two things he treasured and loved; spending an evening with his wife Debbie and watching basketball.

Roger was born on August 18, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota to H. Weston and Cary Harmon. Roger graduated from Northfield High School...

Jan Harding

Jan Harding

Mar 13, 2022

Jan Harding, of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 13, 2022 due to complications following a stroke. She was 80 years old.

Jan was preceded in death by brothers, Don, Roger, Kenny; sister, Geri; and special friends, Bill and Du.

She...

Donna Turner

Donna Turner

Mar 9, 2022

Donna Rae Turner was born May 14th, 1937 in Decorah, Iowa to Herman and Elise Stegan. As 1 of 5 daughters, she grew up working on her family’s farm and playing in the creeks, forest, and fields with her sisters and double cousins. After graduating from high school Donna moved into an apartment with cousins Bonnie and Elane, and...

Thomas "Tim" Walczak

Thomas "Tim" Walczak

Mar 9, 2022

Walczak, Thomas "Tim"

Age 84, was born April 17th, 1937. Tim passed away peacefully in his sleep the evening of March 9th, 2022. He battled Alzheimer’s until his brothers Hubert and Lawrence that preceded him with the same disease, called for him to come home with them. Also preceded in death by his mother, Louise (Zeland) and...

Matthew Taylor

Matthew Taylor

Mar 7, 2022

Matthew C. Taylor, 42, of Columbia Heights passed away March 7th, 2022.

Matthew grew up in Lindstrom, MN and graduated from Chisago Lake High School. His life was his daughter, Annabelle.

Matthew is survived by his wife, Beth; daughter, Annabelle; brother, Jason (Heather) Taylor; parents, Michael and...

Helen Moore

Helen Moore

Mar 6, 2022

Moore, Helen E., age 78 of Andover, passed away March 6, 2022.  Helen graduated from Hallock High School in 1962 and continued her education at the University of North Dakota. Preceded in death by her parents, Blaine and Clara Gillie; sister, Bonita (Bruce) Anderson; and nephew, Chris Such.  Helen is survived by her loving daughters, Michelle (Jim) Anderson, Melissa...

Louis LaFrance

Louis LaFrance

Mar 4, 2022

Louis Edward LaFrance , 52 of Fridley, MN passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 in Melbourne, FL.

Louie was born on April 7, 1969 to Louis and Sharon LaFrance. Graduated in 1988 from Willow River High School.  Louie was a local 120 Teamster who drove for Cemstone for 28 years.

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Mitchell Carlson

Mitchell Carlson

Feb 23, 2022

Carlson, Mitch J. age 62 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Spring Lake Park was born September 10th, 1959 and passed away February 23rd, 2022. Mitch was loved by so many. He had a huge heart and a fun sense of humor. He gave everything he had for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by...

Cynthia Senftner

Cynthia Senftner

Feb 23, 2022

Senftner, Cynthia A., age 60 of Fridley, MN, passed away February 23, 2022 after a courageous battle with Osteosarcoma. Preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Gerald. Survived by her loving husband, Jim; daughters, Kristen (Kala) Ellingboe and Catherine Senftner; and grandson, Bennett. Memorial service to be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Brighton on Monday, February 28th. Visitation...

David Nelson

David Nelson

Feb 23, 2022

Nelson, David C.

Age 62 of Blaine passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2022.

Born on January 18, 1960 and grew up in Blaine MN.  David had a passion for most sports and enjoyed fishing, trap shooting, golfing and spending time with his family.  David attended Wednesday morning men's Bible Study and it became the highlight of...

Julie Nash

Julie Nash

Feb 21, 2022

Nash, Julie M.

Age 56 of Fridley unexpectedly passed away on Monday February 21, 2022. Preceded in death by her mom, Sharon Campbell.  She is survived by her son, James (Alicia); brother, Raymond (Krisztina) Campbell; nephews, Ridgemond and Dylan Campbell. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM with a visitation one hour...

Phillip Salewski

Phillip Salewski

Feb 19, 2022

Phillip J. Salewski, age 75 of Fridley, passed away on Feb 19, 2022. Phil retired from the Fridley Police Department in 1999 after 26 years of service. He was also a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Preceded in death by parents, Herman & Mildred; siblings, Jean & Ray; and brother-in-law, Zane. Phil is survived by his daughter, Melissa...

Mary Zlimen

Mary Zlimen

Feb 19, 2022

Mary Catherine Zlimen passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022 at her home in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota.  She will be sorely missed by her surviving husband, Frank, and her children, Jennifer and Michael.

Mary grew up in Kelly Lake, Minnesota, graduated from Hibbing High School and St. Cloud State and...

Brent Peterson

Brent Peterson

Feb 14, 2022

Brent S. Peterson, born on January 29th, 1964.  Went home to Jesus February 14, 2022, Valentine’s Day.  Served his country almost ten years in the United States Army with the rank of Sergeant.  Also served during the Gulf War, Desert Storm.  Served almost 20 years in various Customer Service positions.  Became a born-again Christian in 2011 and married Crystal on October 11, 2014.  He is...

Lyle Linnell

Lyle Linnell

Feb 11, 2022

Lyle “Doug” Linnell, 93, formerly of Fridley, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 11, 2022.  He was born in Franconia, MN to Paul and Emily “Vera” Linnell on December 4th, 1928.  Doug graduated high school from Taylors Falls School.  He served in the U.S. Army at various bases in the United States.  Doug worked for...