Obituaries

Clarence Beard

Dec 6, 2021

The Reverend Dr. Clarence R. Beard

Clarence Robert Beard, born in 1926 to Ray A. Beard and Charlotte Manchester Beard in Canfield, Ohio, passed away at the age of 95 on December 6, 2021, at J. A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN.  He graduated from Canfield High School in May 1944....

Elmer Kruize

Dec 4, 2021

Kruize, Elmer P., at age 90, passed away on December 4, 2021, at Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus in Fridley, Minnesota.

Elmer was born in Elbow Lake, Minnesota to Harm and Amelia Kruize. He grew up with two brothers, Henry and Vernon and sister, Alice. He learned the meaning of hard work while helping his father and...

Kenneth Scribner

Dec 4, 2021

Kenneth A. Scribner, age 78, of Fridley, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021. U. S. Navy veteran. Proud member of Teamsters Local 120. 3-Million Mile Club member. Keeper of all ducks.

Preceded in death by sister, Darlene.

Survived by wife, Clalia; children: Debbie Johnson, Leslie...

Vicki Riisager

Dec 1, 2021

Vicki Anne Riisager was called home on December 1st, 2021 at 74 years of age. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Victor Riisager; father, Lawrence Pritt; mother, Shirley Pritt; and sister, Jeanne Bloms.

Vicki had a love for karaoke, art, and family. Her crafts are found and treasured throughout our homes. She enjoyed long conversations with family, friends in her...

Kenneth Dagel

Dec 1, 2021

Kenneth Duane Dagel, 76, of Blaine, MN passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on December 1st, 2021. He was born in Montevideo, Mn on October 12, 1945 and graduated from Clarkfield Highschool.  He then joined the Army in 1963 and served proudly for 6 years. On May 28, 1976, Ken married the love of his life, Kathy, and raised...

Charles Powell

Dec 1, 2021

Charles William Powell, of Mounds View, MN, was born May 12, 1944 to Rex Wilford and Theresa Lucinda Powell in Saginaw, MI and died on December 1, 2021. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Tech Scientific Studies at Western Michigan University and worked as a manufacturing plant manager. Charlie married Barbara on May 27, 1994. Together they enjoyed visiting state parks and going...

John Mulder Jr

Nov 29, 2021

Mulder, John Jr., age 83, of Shoreview, MN, passed away at home on November 29, 2021. Born in Adrian, Minnesota, on May 3, 1938, he was the fifteenth of sixteen children born to John “A” and Fannie Mulder.

He was married to his high school sweetheart and wife, Jean (Engelhardt) Mulder, for almost 64 years.

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Robert Wilson

Nov 28, 2021

Wilson, Robert L.

Age 88, of St. Joseph (Osakis & Fridley) passed away November 28, 2021.  Proceeded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy (Do), parents, sister Barb and brother Jim.  Bob was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many.  He cherished his time with family and friends and his retirement years with...

Kathryn Knutson

Nov 27, 2021

Kathryn L Knutson (Clark) age 78 of Spring Lake Park, MN passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday November 27, 2021 surrounded by family.

Kathy was born in Mason City, Iowa on May 3, 1943. She married  Maynard E. Knutson of Michigan, North Dakota  on July 1, 1967. They moved to Spring Lake Park, MN in 1971 and had 3...

Jeffrey Hermansen

Nov 27, 2021

Jeffrey Allan Hermansen, age 57 of Princeton, MN, passed away at 2:11pm on Saturday, November 27th, 2021 surrounded by his fiancé and children, after a 4-week battle with Covid.

He was born May 16, 1964 in Robbinsdale, MN.  The son of Herman and Diane (Moffat) Hermansen.

Jeff attended Robbinsdale Senior High School and enlisted in...

Anna Linnea Miskowiec

Nov 26, 2021

Anna Linnea Catherine (Olsen) Miskowiec, passed away on Nov. 26, 2021. She was 89 years old. Linnea was born Feb. 2, 1932 in Minneapolis to Carl Herbert & Francis Catherine (Newman) Olsen. She married John Miskowiec, Jr. on Nov. 11, 1962 and he preceded her in death. Also preceded by her sister, Alice Louise Olsen. She is...

Gary Erickson

Nov 25, 2021

Gary Lee Erickson, 87, of Fridley, MN, beloved husband, father & grandfather, was called home to heaven on Thanksgiving, November 25, 2021, after suffering from terminal health issues. Myrna, Gary's wife of 60 years, was forever at his side and he was surrounded by the love, support and care of his family, friends and care staff.

Gary...

Judith Stahl

Nov 22, 2021

Judith C. Stahl, age 82, of Blaine, passed away on November 22, 2021.

Judy worked for Spring Lake Park schools for 29 years, mostly in the business office.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, David; son, Doug (Pauline); daughter, Donna (Bob) Lestina; grandson, Aaron; nieces &...

James Olson

Nov 19, 2021

James S. Olson

Age 84 of Cambridge passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, November 19, 2021.  Born and raised in Tracy MN, he later moved to Forest Lake to raise his family, and then after his marriage to Shirley moved to Cambridge.  James worked as a mechanic for Skelly gas station for 30...

Lorraine Herman

Nov 17, 2021

Services are pending at this time. Once more details become avalible they will be added to the website.

Barbara McCue

Nov 17, 2021

McCue, Barbara J.

Age 85 of Rolla, MO formerly of Fridley, MN. Passed away on November 17th, 2021. Barbara was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church and the Order of Eastern Star. A loving wife, mother, aunt, and she cherished all 3 generations of her grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Edgar Peterson and Evelyn Huisentruit,...

Donald Pikala

Nov 16, 2021

Pikala, Donald, age 89 of Fridley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov 16, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Anna Pikala; siblings, Margaret, Frank, John, and Charles; and daughter, Pamela. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Marlene; sons, Chuck (Janelle), Dan (Cindy), Steve (Laurie); 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews;...

John Meader III

Nov 13, 2021

John L. Meader III, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13 surrounded by family at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was 65. John was born on February 28, 1956, in Fargo, ND, to John L. Meader Jr. and Dora “Doje” J. Baker. Johnny, as he was most often called, spent his early childhood years in Moorhead, MN, and...

Reuben Peterson

Nov 13, 2021

Reuben A. Peterson, of Spring Lake Park, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Suite Living of Little Canada. He was 90 years old.

Reuben was preceded in death by his wife, Junis; brother, Farrell Peterson; young sister, Helen Peterson; nephew, Gary Peterson.

He is survived by...

Leonard LaKosky

Nov 5, 2021

Leonard James LaKosky, age 87, passed away on November 5, 2021.

Leonard is survived by 7 children: Mike LaKosky, Lynne LaKosky, Lori Huntley, Lee (Tiffany) LaKosky, Barb (Donnie) Leshovsky, Jill (Cory) Podany, Carrie Reid; 16 grandchildren: Brynn, Brent, Zack, Josie, Jeana, Janell, Daniel, Cameron, Raygen, Devyn, Drew, Danielle, Peyton, Riley, Jack, Sam; other...