Obituaries
Donald R Cooke
Feb 11, 2024
Donald R Cooke “Don” age 94 of Anoka MN, passed away on February 11, 2024 at 8:12 a.m. Don was born on December 9th1929 in Duluth MN, the 2nd of 2 children to Raymond & Selma Cooke. After graduating from High School in Superior WI, he married the love of his life, Judith “Judy”. Don went on to serve in the National Guard, followed by 3 years...
Irene Mary Gleason
Feb 11, 2024
Irene Mary Gleason (nee Ziegler)
Irene died peacefully on February 11, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born in Brook Park, MN in 1927. Irene’s greatest joy was her family. As the matriarch, she was the model of commitment and faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents Otto and Mary Ziegler, her husband Jim, brothers Donald and James,...
Mary Magdalene Schuster
Feb 8, 2024
Schuster, Mary M., age 95 of Fridley, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2024. Preceded in death by husband of 69 years Ronald; son Tom; grandson Derek Klous. Survived by daughters Sandy (Dave) Schmitt, Barbara (Gary) Nelson, Marilynn (Mike) Pantera, Susan (Dale) Klous; daughter-in-law Teresa Kowles; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mary loved spending time with family and gathering...
Richard Eldredge Wakefield, III
Feb 3, 2024
Richard Eldredge Wakefield, III, known to many as "Taco," passed away unexpectedly on February 3rd, 2024, in his home in Fridley, Minnesota.
Richard was born on March 4th, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From a young age, Rick showcased a remarkable talent for dirt bike and motorcycle riding, becoming a professional in the field. Although his career may have been little known...
Linnea Joyce Grovender
Jan 30, 2024
Grovender (Nelson), Linnea, age 89, of St. Anthony, passed away on January 30, 2024. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Maris Grovender; parents, Walter and Alice Nelson; siblings, Wilford Ray Nelson, Willard Kay Nelson, Roger E. Nelson. She will be deeply missed by their children, Suzanne (Roger) Pauluk, Marrielle (Fred) Ogimachi and Kelby (Mary) Grovender. The joys...
Peter Theodore Heryla II
Jan 29, 2024
In Loving Memory of Peter Theodore Heryla II
September 21, 1939 - January 29, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Theodore Heryla II, a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, cherished friend, and esteemed member of the community. Peter peacefully departed from this world on January 29, 2024, at his residence in...
Colleen Ann Benson
Jan 29, 2024
Benson, Colleen A., age 62 of Mounds View, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2024. She is survived by her father, Edwin Benson; siblings Fred (Deanna) Benson, Erick (Annette) Benson, Kevin (Jane) Benson; 8 nieces and nephews, 5 great-nieces and nephews, and many loving relatives and friends. Colleen was preceded in death by her mother Janet Benson. Funeral services to...
Gregory Gerard Leaon
Jan 27, 2024
Leaon, Gregory G. , Age 64, of Fridley, MN. Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy Retired after 24 years of active service. He also worked at the Fridley Target Store for the past 10 years. He passed away in hospice care at The Minneapolis VA Hospital in the presence of his family after a one year battle with Stage 4...
Donald Schwagel
Jan 27, 2024
SCHWAGEL, Don, age 84, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on January 27, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, JoAnn; parents, Cyril and Marie Schwagel; sister, Jean Schwagel; many sisters in-law, and brothers in-law.
He will be deeply missed by his sister, Judy; his children, Candy (Darrel), Wendy (John), Kelly, Kevin (Annette), Mike (Cheryl); 18 grandchildren;...
Janice Ardella Blegen
Jan 26, 2024
In Loving Memory of Janice Blegen
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janice Blegen, who left us on January 26, 2024. Born on December 24, 1939, Janice lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished music. Her departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled.
Janice is proceeded in death by...
Alice Ruth Irwin
Jan 24, 2024
Alice (RUTH) Irwin, age 102 of Fridley, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Etha Ferguson; loving husbands Lyde (Mark) Irwin and Claire Stenson; daughters Lavonne Kranz and Marie Miller; son Russell Irwin; and great-grandchild Russell Joseph Moore. She is survived by her two...
Joseph George Gonsior
Jan 22, 2024
In loving memory of Joseph George Gonsior, who peacefully entered eternal rest on January 22nd, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on May 14th, 1932, in Browerville, Minnesota, to Leo and Gertrude Gonsior (Drajna). After graduating from Browerville High School, he proudly served in the United States Army from February 1953 to 1955. On December 27th, 1956, Joseph married...
Tara Marie Jacobs
Jan 19, 2024
Tara Marie Jacobs passed away Jan. 19, 2024, at her home in Mounds View, Minnesota, at the age of 44. She passed peacefully with her devoted husband Mat by her side.
Tara was born in Huron, South Dakota, to James and Catherine (Carlson) Stanley on Aug. 18, 1979. She is survived by her loving husband, Mat; her son Finnius, stepson Trent,...
Allan Richard Hanson
Jan 15, 2024
Al Hanson, age 65, formerly of East Bethel, and previously of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, January 15th, at Fairview U of M Medical Center in the company of his beloved son Jason, after a few days of hospitalization. His big heart (literally and figuratively) needed to rest, after a wearing, many-year battle with interstitial lung disease,...
Thomas John Hovorka Jr.
Jan 13, 2024
Hovorka, Thomas John Jr, age 84, of Zimmerman, passed away on January 13, 2024. He was a great man and kind to all that knew him. We called him "Miracle Man," thanks mostly to the heart transplant he got in 2003, exactly 21 years prior to his passing. We are grateful to God for every extra day that we had...
James E. LaVanier
Jan 11, 2024
Dad said, "Don't be sad"Life was one big adventure, that he created for his family, with his non-stop hard work, and loving wife of 55 years always by his side. He could build anything and do anything he put his mind to. Carpenter by trade, but also craftsman, mechanic, artist and comedian. He made our home an ever changing playground,...
Joseph William Amborn
Jan 11, 2024
Joseph W. Amborn, age 90 of Blaine, MN passed into glory on January 11, 2024. He was the 1st of 7 children born to Arthur and Ida Amborn. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Ida Amborn along with his sister Marlene Timm and brother Mike Amborn . He is survived by his brother, Gerald Amborn, Robert...
Patricia Carol Sharp
Jan 7, 2024
Sharp, Patricia Carol, passed away on January 7th. Details to follow
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