Obituaries
Jeffrey Allan Soulak
Jan 4, 2025
On Saturday, January 4th, 2025 Jeff (58) passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. Jeff was well known throughout South Minneapolis, Fridley and Northern WI - he’s everyone’s favorite bartender, host with the most, and beloved friend with a heart of gold. We will all miss his quick wit, and his sneaky sense of humor that was always...
Robert Leroy Stixrud, Jr.
Jan 2, 2025
Robert Leroy Stixrud, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2025, at the age of 84 years old. He had a great passion for boating and loved to be out on the water. He was also a Minnesota sports fan, enjoying the Vikings, Twins and Gophers seasons. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 66 years, Sharon;...
Jeffrey Douglas Rowe
Jan 2, 2025
Jeffrey Douglas Rowe age 61 passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2025. He grew up in Biwabik, MN and graduated the class of 1981. Jeffrey served in the navy.
He later attended Century College and graduated with honors. He worked at North Memorial Hospital as a pharmacist technician.
Jeff enjoyed traveling, going to the lake and spending time with family and friends.
He...
Florence Dorothy Klobuchar
Jan 1, 2025
Florence passed away peacefully on the morning of January 1st, 2025 at the age of 101 years old. She was a gem and a treasure and lived life to the fullest.
Florence Dorothy Klobuchar was born November 22, 1923, to Joseph and Mathilda (Podliska) Hrncir in rural Claire City, South Dakota. She attended rural grade school and graduated from Claire City...
Richard "Chooch" Edward Szykula
Dec 30, 2024
Richard E. Szykula, born on September 6, 1948, passed away on December 30, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his father Edward (Tina) Szykula and Mother Janina Szykula, and his sister Ireane Johnson.
He is survived by his wife Marjean and his children Jill Littlefield (Brett), Rocky Szykula and his grandchildren Tate, Clare, and Reese. He is also survived by his...
Marlene Ann Nevala
Dec 29, 2024
NEVALA (Richter)
Marlene Ann, 86, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at her home on December 29, 2024. Marlene was a woman of great passion and devotion. She had an enduring love for playing the piano, and an enthusiastic interest in genealogy, where she spent countless hours uncovering her family’s history.
She was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Helen (Segren)...
Marnie Annette Fest-Wilson
Dec 27, 2024
Marnie Fest-Wilson of Lino Lakes passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Marnie was born October 27, 1969 and raised in St. Louis Park. Marnie graduated from St. Cloud State University and worked passionately with children who needed help building their social and emotional skills and their family's. Marnie will be remembered as a fiercely loving mother, wife, sister, aunt...
Larry Allen Moinicken
Dec 27, 2024
Moinicken, Larry Allen, age 83, of Blaine, passed away on December 27th. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy DeZarn, of Florida; siblings, James Moinicken, Frank Moinicken (Janice), Blanche Westling (John). He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 64 years, Sandra Moinicken; children, Jeffrey Moinicken (Melody), Tim Moinicken (Danita); Melissa Casey (Tyler); grandchildren, Brandon, Brianna,...
Lawrence Dahlberg
Dec 27, 2024
Dahlberg, Lawrence, age 88, passed away on December 27, 2024. Lawrence was born in Minneapolis, MN to Stanley Dahlberg and Lucille Dahlberg. Lawrence married Marlyn Dahlberg on June 6, 1959 in Minneapolis.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlyn Dahlberg, parents, Stanley Dahlberg , Lucille Dahlberg;brothers, Gary, Curtis. He will be missed by his sister, Patty; children, Joni Zappa...
Christopher Warren Mayes
Dec 27, 2024
Mayes, Christopher Warren, age 31, of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2024 at his home. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Lori and Kevin Mayes; brothers, Michael (Alicia), Kevin, Jr, Korey, Daniel; sister, Kacee Mayes; his children, Aubrey and Bentley Mayes; a host of Aunts, Uncles and Cousins; his love, Madison Taylor; many other loving relatives...
Paul Eugene Hertle
Dec 26, 2024
HERTLE, Paul E., age 90, passed away on December 26, 2024. Former owner of multiple restaurants in Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri and then became a longtime real estate agent and broker. Paul was an avid Minnesota sports fan, enjoying the Twins, the Vikings, and fishing in all seasons! He is preceded in death by his wife Frances (Boyenga); parents, William...
Robert E Dove
Dec 20, 2024
DOVE, Robert E., age 90, of Fridley and lower south Long Lake, Brainerd - passed away on December 20, 2024. Retired 34 year employee of NSP Riverside. He is preceded in death by his brother, Charles K. Dove (Lucille); son in-law, William Skluzacek. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Karen Dove (Larsen); daughter, Cheryl...
Cynthia Jean Iverson
Dec 17, 2024
Cynthia Iverson, age 78, passed away Dec. 17, 2024. Cindy was born Sept. 2, 1946, in Minneapolis to Allan and Janet Pelton. She married Norman Iverson on Feb. 17, 1968, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis — in the first ecumenical wedding in Minnesota in which a Catholic Priest performed the ceremony with a Presbyterian Minister. She will be deeply...
Jackie Lee Stark
Dec 15, 2024
Jackie Lee Stark, affectionately known as Jack, was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who passed away on December 15, 2024, in Fridley, Minnesota, at the age of 77. Born on August 8, 1947, in Joplin, Missouri, Jack lived a life filled with love and laughter, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Jack dedicated...
Solveig DeNora Spears
Dec 10, 2024
Spears, Solveig DeNora (Hanson) 91, of New Brighton, Mn and Sioux Rapids, Iowa, died peacefully Tuesday morning December 10, 2024.
Solveig was born May 25, 1933 at the Hanson family farm in Sioux Rapids where she says, with a twinkle in her eye, that when chores were pressing she would jump on her horse and ride away. She attended Waldorf College...
Melvin Elmer Eichstadt
Dec 9, 2024
Melvin Elmer Eichstadt was taken home to heaven on December 9, 2024 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. His days of grace on the earth were fulfilled and the Lord brought to a close many decades of blessings.
Melvin was born on April 23, 1930 in Sanborn, Minnesota–the oldest child of Elmer and Esther (Winkelmann) Eichstadt. He received spiritual rebirth through water and...
Charles John Carlson
Dec 5, 2024
Charles (Chuck) John Carlson was born in Lake City, MN to parents Bernard and Mary Carlson on June 4, 1929. He grew up on the same couple blocks with grandparents and relatives along with his two older sisters, Ann and Violet. He loved to share many stories about his adventures fishing with his friends and cousins.
Charles attended elementary and high...
John Roy Wiggins
Dec 4, 2024
John Roy Wiggins, age 78, of Mounds View-MN and formerly of Manly-IA, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born to Merton and Patricia Wiggins on November 26, 1946 in Mason City, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Merton and Patricia, loving wife Ann Wiggins and infant son, Everett. He will be deeply missed...
Velma Farr
Dec 3, 2024
Velma Verree Farr (nee Whaley) passed away Dec 3 at the age of 91. She was born in Dent, MN, at the height of the Great Depression. Her earliest years were spent around Ottertail County. Her family faced the Depression with pluck and persistence which sometimes meant relocating where work was. They settled in permanently near Minneapolis, where later on...
Mary Elizabeth Seekamp
Dec 3, 2024
SEEKAMP (Johnson), Mary Elizabeth, age 94, of Fridley, passed away on December 3rd, surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her son, Daniel John Seekamp; granddaughter, Emma Kate Boerner; parents, John and Elsa Johnson; sisters, Arlene Wilson (Rupert), Hazel Larson (Aloyis). She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 68 years, Ron Seekamp; daughters, Laurie Sanderson...