Obituaries

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

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

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...

Janet Teresa Schuldt

Nov 17, 2022

Janet Teresa Schuldt

2/25/1936 - 11/17/2022

Janet T. Schuldt (nee Peters), age 86, of Mounds View, MN passed away peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022 with her family by her side.  She was a humble woman of God and faithful prayer warrior.  Her hope was in God's grace through her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was devoted to her family and was...

Robert L. Rajala

Nov 16, 2022

Robert Lauri Rajala, age 86 of Blaine, Minnesota passed away on November 16, 2022.

Robert was a wonderful father, grandfather, and friend to many.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ron; and his wife, Joyce Rajala. He is survived by his daughter, Kris; son, Scott (Sue); grandchildren, Matthew and Abby; and his two feline friends,...

Mary Brandt

Nov 13, 2022

BRANDT (Allen), Mary L., age 89, of Fridley, passed away on Nov.13, 2022 surrounded by family.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Ernest & Jenny Allen; sister, Jean Ashcraft (Norman).  She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 70 years, Delmar “Del” Brandt; their beloved children, Debbie Gisch (Daryl), Lloyd Brandt (Diane), Vickie Pitney (Kurt);...

Rebecca Colberg

Nov 10, 2022

November 16, 2022

Obituary for Rebecca Colberg

Rebecca Ann Colberg, age 70, Arden Hills resident, passed away on November 10, 2022 at the U of M Medical Center.

Rebecca "Becky" was born on December 3, 1951 in Duluth to Kenneth and Joyce Nelson. She attended Cloquet High School, graduating in 1969, and then from the University of Minnesota, Duluth,...

Joanne Hokanson

Nov 8, 2022

Joanne Jean Hokanson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022. She was born June 3, 1934, the youngest of 5 kids to Arthur and Yvonne Lewis.

Joanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who helped run the family painting business and raised 5 children. Joanne enjoyed being a snowbird, splitting her time between Longville, MN,...

David Frederick Huber

Nov 8, 2022

Huber, David F. age 76 of Anoka. Survived by loving wife, Mary (nee Schlough); daughter, Jody (Jason) Carver; grandchildren, Sam and Elli Carver (who were David's pride and joy); brother, Bruce Huber; extended family and in-laws.

Preceded in death by parents, Dave and Anna; brothers, Bert Webster, Donald "Boxy" Webster, Jerry Webster; sister, Lynette (Huber) Huffman.

David graduated from Anoka...

Thomas "Larry" Marron

Nov 8, 2022

Thomas “Larry” Marron, age 81 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children after a 5-year battle with cancer on November 8, 2022.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Martha; siblings, Jimmy, Elaine, Mary Ann, and Gene. He is survived by his children, Cheryl (James), Craig, and Chris (Scott); grandchildren, Dylan,...

Daniel Matter

Nov 6, 2022

Daniel J. Matter, of Coon Rapids, passed away on November 6, 2022. He was 63 years old.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Nancy.

He is survived by his siblings: Randa (Tom) Applegate, Tom, Mike (Barb), Chuck (Julie), and Steve (Barb); nieces and nephews; other loving family and friends.

Dan worked for Medtronic for 44 years,...

John Raymond Nordstrom

Nov 6, 2022

 

John Nordstrom, 79   Born and raised in Dassel Mn. Currently lived in the twin cities.  Preceded in death by parents Fred and Gladys Nordstrom, a brother, Rodney.  Survived by a wife, a daughter, 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  Memorial Service will take place on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM with a visitation starting at 10:00...

Darlene Zins

Nov 3, 2022

Darlene Zins, age 80 of Circle Pines, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Amy Drury; husband, Dennis; sisters, Virginia & Beatrice; and brother, Charles. She is survived by her children, Aleesha (Paul) Zins-Habstritt, Erik Zins and Derek Zins; granddaughter, Zoe Anne Zins; former daughter-in-law, Stephanie Zins; and bonus son, Mark Mellen.

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Agnes Marie Moss

Nov 2, 2022

 

Agnes Marie Moss June 1, 1931 - November 2, 2022   Agnes Marie Moss was born June 1, 1931 in Maplewood Township in Ottertail County, Minnesota to Mildred and Crissie Dunbar.  The township was organized in 1880 and ironically was originally named St. Agnes.  It was renamed 2 years later to Maplewood township for the Sugar Maple trees within...

Pamela Rae Schumacher

Nov 1, 2022

Pamela Schumacher

February 10, 1947 — November 1, 2022

Schumacher, Pamela Rae (nee Bradley) age 75, of Mounds View, Minnesota, passed away peacefully November 1, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Garry, mother, Lois Stotts, father, John Bradley and granddaughter, Annah Maree Kennedy. Throughout her working years, Pam was a bank teller, elementary school cook, day care provider and most recently,...

Service of Remembrance

Oct 31, 2022

Remembering those who cannot be with us this holiday season.

Celebrating the lives of loved ones who passed between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022.

Service will begin at 11AM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Miller Funeral Home.

Agnes Haller

Oct 23, 2022

Agnes "Aggie" Haller, age 92, of Fridley, passed away at her home on October 23, 2022.

Aggie was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Al; daughter, Rose; parents and all siblings and many friends.

She is survived by daughter, Jan; son-in-law, Lonnie; grandchildren, Missy (Tom) and Matt; great-granddaughter, McKenna Rose; other loving friends and family.

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Katherine Kathman

Oct 22, 2022

Katherine (Katy) Kathman (Beaupre), age 75, passed away from Leukemia on October 22nd, 2022 surrounded by family. Katy was born on April 14th, 1947 in Warroad, MN. She married Gary Kathman on June 3rd, 1967 in Minneapolis, MN. Katy had four children Debra, David, Brian and Leanne. She worked at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN for 30 years...

Adam Balcerzak

Oct 22, 2022

Adam Balcerzak, age 99. Our beloved father and grandfather, passed away on October 22, 2022. Reunited with his wife, Elizabeth. He will be deeply missed by his family.

 

Family burial will be held on Thursday, November 3rd, at Calvary Cemetery in Virginia, Minnesota.

Sylvia Strand

Oct 22, 2022

With heavy hearts, Sylvia Marie Strand, at the age of 79 passed away October 22, 2022. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Rodney; son, Tim; daughter, Deb (Chris); grandchildren, Alaina and Nathaniel.

Sylvia was a loving sister to her brother, Jim (Kathy) and Aunt to their children Mickey (Mike) and Pat (Thuy) and their children; and missed...