Obituaries

Lindsey Herold

Jun 22, 2022

In lieu of flowers, giving a gift in memory of Lindsey can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  https://give.cff.org/minnesota-dakotas/Donate

Herold, Lindsey Marie (Olson), age 38. Our beautiful, brave and strong girl gained her Angel wings after losing her battle to Cystic Fibrosis on June 22, 2022.

Lindsey was born in Fridley, Minnesota on...

Roger Abbott

Jun 21, 2022

Our father Roger Abbott left this world on June 21st 2022 at the age of 73 He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. We would love you to come and honor his life at the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel, 1 Tower Ave. Mpls., MN 55450 (THE MEMORIAL CHAPEL IS NOT LOCATED AT FORT...

Michael Chevrette

Jun 20, 2022

Michael L. Chevrette, age 60, of Negaunee, MI and Fridley, MN passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.

Please, join us in a Celebration of Life to honor Mike who was always the life of the party.

Location: TST Ideal Hall, 1494...

Robert Dakin

Jun 19, 2022

Robert Lee Dakin, of New Brighton, passed away on June 19, 2022 at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. He was 79 years old.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Rita.

He is survived by his daughters, Andrea (Joe), Heather (Rob); 4 grandchildren: Zoey, Alayna, Liam,...

Jill Schaaf

Jun 16, 2022

Jill Marie Schaaf (Bohman), of Blaine, passed away on June 16, 2022. She was 42 years old.

Survived by loving family and friends.

Memorial Gathering on Saturday, July 23rd at Miller Funeral Home 2:00-5:00 p.m. with Reflection at 3:00 p.m.

Elwyn Kazmierkoski

Jun 15, 2022

Elwyn James (Al) Kazmierkoski was born July 17, 1947, in Ladysmith, WI to Edward and Emily Kazmierkoski. He and his siblings, Ed, Larry, Ann, Enita and Joe grew up in Weyerhauser, Wisc, where lived until he moved to Minneapolis to begin working at Electric Machinery Manufacturing Co. In 1970, he married LaRae and together they raised their two sons,...

Dennis Hamre

Jun 14, 2022

Hamre, Dennis Leroy

Age 89 of Fridley passed away on June 14, 2022. Dennis was well known for his woodworking talents; he was a true wood craftsman and could do exceptional things with woodturning. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Veronica “Bonnie”; grandson, Jake; his parents; and brother, Jerry.  He is survived by...

Judith Simko

Jun 13, 2022

Simko, Judith Kathryn (Gorsky) passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 13, 2022 at the age of 85, after losing her 3 year battle with cancer. She was born to Alfred and Florence Gorsky on November 5, 1936 in Minneapolis. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ed; daughters, Cindy (Mark Russell),...

Lois Brakke

Jun 12, 2022

Lois Skarnagel Brakke 92, passed away on June 12, 2022. Lois was born on July 16, 1929, on the Skarnagel farm near Veblen, SD. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was music. She sang in the Veblen HS choir. She instilled an appreciation of music in her children by having them take piano and band lessons. After high...

Mark Hannah

Jun 12, 2022

Hannah, Mark H.

Age 58 of Burnsville MN passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022, under the very attentive care of St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview. His positive attitude and determination over many months just could not beat the cancer that took him from us. Mark attended school in Spring Lake Park and graduated from Mankato...

Edward Polanski

Jun 10, 2022

Edward Polanski, age 86 of Fridley; beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away into the arms of our Lord on June 10, 2022.

Ed will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years, Lucy; children Helen (Kevin), Rachelle, Paul, Brenda (Ben), and Brian (Jenny); grandchildren Kelsey, Jacob, Joshua, Mimi, Brodie, Nora, Jonah, Jeremy,...

Rick Grams

Jun 9, 2022

Rick Grams, age 70 of Minneapolis, passed away on June 9, 2022. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Gloria Grams; children, Jessica (Fletcher) Waltman, Michael (Shawn) Grams and Jason (Kassandra) Grams; grandchildren, Garrett & Evan Waltman, Holden & Lauren Grams, and Ruth Grams; brother, James (Connie) Grams; step-siblings; Vincent Smith, Doris Smith-Wedel and Cheryl Smith; nieces; nephews; and...

David Kerkow

Jun 9, 2022

David B. Kerkow, age 99, of Columbia Heights.

Preceded by loving wife of 70 years, Donna.

Survived by children: Douglas (Jeannie), Gail (Donald) Dean, Janet (Robert) Thompson; grandchildren: Jesse, Trent, Ryan, Mandy, Ben; 4 great-grandchildren.

Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Funeral Service at...

Marlin Melquist

Jun 6, 2022

Marlin Rolf Melquist, "Mel," of Spring Lake Park, passed away on June 6, 2022 at his home. He was 89 years old.

Born 1933 in Cokato. Mel worked for Honeywell and Graco, retired in 1995. Mel married Darlene Brelje in 1958 and had 3 children: Michelle, Greg (Diane), and Barry (Julene);...

David Secora

Jun 3, 2022

Secora, David J.

Unexpectedly passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at the age of 53. More details to follow once they become available.

Teresa Stearns

May 26, 2022

Teresa M. Stearns, of Maple Lake, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on May 26, 2022. She was 38 years old.

Teresa is survived by her mother, Barbara; father, Terry; grandmother, Bev; nephews, Coby, Jaylen, Kiayan; niece, Aubriya; cats (3 Boys); aunts, uncles, cousins, many loving friends and family....

Rosemary Scheper

May 24, 2022

Rosemary Scheper, age 81, died May 24, 2022 in Burnsville, MN.

Rosie was born in 1940 on her grandparents’ farm in Morrison County, MN. She graduated from Foley High School in 1958, and married Dennis Scheper in 1961. Rosie and Dennis enjoyed playing in old time/country bands for many years where...

Mally Smith

May 18, 2022

Mally Smith, born July 25, 1928, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on May 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jane, sons Greg (Almida), Scott (Neysa), daughters Nora (Jim Schmidt), Jill (Dave Raymond), twelve grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Mally...

Larry Weatherly

May 16, 2022

Weatherly, Larry

Age 82 passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Larry lived a full life. The oldest of Ed and Clara Weatherly he was raised in Pipestone County Minnesota, and attended the University of Washington as part of the ROTC program. As a Naval Aviator he flew 300+ missions in Vietnam and spent time as a...

Shirley Walter

May 15, 2022

Walter, Shirley

Age 85 of Spring Lake Park passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Shirley grew up in Saint Paul and graduated from Washington High School.  She met Eugene Walter in 1955 and the two were married in 1956 and were married for 49 years before his passing in 2005.  She had many...