Obituaries

Mark Kleppen

Sep 29, 2021

Mark Kleppen, age 73, of New Brighton passed away on Sept. 29th.

Mark was preceded in death by wife, Shaun.

He is survived by daughter, Kirsten Kleppen; son, Steve (Kelly) Kleppen; granddaughter, Nora; brothers, Jon, David, and James Ole Kleppen; other loving family & friends.

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Christopher Budak

Sep 26, 2021

Budak, Christopher J.

Age 51, of Mpls. MN passed away on Sept 26, 2021 of natural causes.  Chris was born in Madison, WI in 1970.  He attended Spring Lake Park High School and graduated from Edison HS in Mpls.  He is survived by his Parents, Father Sam Budak and Mother Dianne and the extended family of Bill...

Ruby Vine

Sep 25, 2021

Vine (Vinje), Ruby Arlene age 79 of Blaine.  Born in Willmar, MN. On Oct. 4, 1941 to Clarence & Alpha (Peterson) Vinje.  Ruby was a graduate of Minnesota State Academy of the Deaf (formerly known as MSD) and attended Gallaudet University.  Active in Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens, Minnesota Deaf Senior Citizens and Deaf Seniors of America.  In addition...

Roger Shackle

Sep 25, 2021

Shackle, Roger Leroy

Age 80 formerly of Mora Minnesota, currently of Circle Pines passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

Roger enjoyed woodworking, traveling with his wife and best friend Marcia, visiting his family who lived in South Dakota, and riding his motorcycle whenever he got the chance.  He served in the Navy for 4 years...

Gina Menk

Sep 25, 2021

Menk, Gina K. (Schultz)

Age 63 of Prior Lake passed away peacefully on 9/25/21 with family by her side. She is survived by her husband, Greg; parents, Charles and Shirley; sister, Jodi. Memorial Service will take place at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Rd. H2, Mounds View MN 55112 on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11 AM...

Raymond Posterick, Sr.

Sep 24, 2021

Posterick, Raymond F. age 90 of Columbia Heights.  Preceded in death by wife, Louise; daughter, Linda.  Survived by daughter, Yvonne (Chuck) Morin; son, Ray Jr.; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4030 Jackson St. NE, Columbia Heights.  Interment...

Ward Wilkins

Sep 22, 2021

Ward Wilkins was born at home in Valley City, ND, on November 26, 1927.  He passed away peacefully at Walker Plaza, Anoka, on September 22, 2021.  Ward attended public schools in Valley City, graduating from high school in 1945 and from Valley City State Teachers College in 1950.  He received his masters degree from the University of Montana and...

June Marquart

Sep 19, 2021

Marquart, June E.

Age 99 of Spring Lake Park passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021.  She is survived by children, Ronald Johnson (Jan Sneen), and Bonnie (Darryl) Cadwell; grandchildren, Brian (Wakako) Johnson, Becky (David) Olds, Jeff (Sue) Cadwell, Kristie (Jim) Brost, Brenda (Jim) Beau, Brad Cadwell, Rob (Teresa) Cadwell, and Bryce (Ann) Johnson; 12 great grandchildren...

Jerry Gaard

Sep 16, 2021

Jerry C. Gaard of Blaine, Minnesota, age 79, passed away on September 16, 2021 of natural causes. Jerry was the born on August 16, 1942 in Elmore, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his father, Conrad Allen Gaard, and his mother, Seraphine Larson, both of St. Peter, Minnesota; brother, James...

Earl Hansen

Sep 15, 2021

Earl D. Hansen, age 77, passed away on September 15, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents, Pearly and Bernice.

Printer at Waldorf/Rock-Tenn/Champion for 40 years.

Survived by wife of 56 years, Charlotte; children: Eileen (Greg) Sinnott, Scott (Lori) Hansen, and Colleen (Jerry) Murphy. Proud and...

Maudie Murphy

Sep 14, 2021

Maudie Lee Murphy (74) passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Fridley on Tuesday, September 14th. She is survived by children, Crystal Kovach and James Bray and grandchildren, Logan (12), James (12), Jacob (10), and Jase (5). She was born April 25th 1947 in Kenton, Kentucky, and later followed love to Moline, Illinois where she started...

Phousalinh Khounpanya

Sep 12, 2021

Phousalinh Khounpanya of Osseo passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was 67 years old. Phousalinh was born in Paksan, Laos to Noi and Dam Phomsavath. She is the 6th oldest of 11 children.  (6 girls and 5 boys). She was one of the few women allowed to jump out of a plane while serving...

Leonard Kroska

Sep 9, 2021

Kroska, Leonard L. age 88 of Mounds View.  Army Veteran Co B 54th Engineering Battalion.  Attn: General Mills Purity Oats Division.  Preceded in death by wife, Junette "Jean"; daughter, Karla Kroska; stepdaughter, Dianne Adams; brothers, John and Joseph; former wife, Margaret Bakun.  Survived by daughter, Kathy (Terry) Schwartz; granddaughter, Stephanie. Memorial service Saturday 9/18 - 11:00 AM with visitation one hour...

Shelby Peters

Sep 6, 2021

Peters, Shelby

Of Mounds View, passed away suddenly at the age of 51.

She is Survived by her parents, Richard and Sally; sister, Kristen O’Shaughnessy; devoted friend, George Retounotes; and many loving family and friends.  Shelby loved music and all things pink, she will be deeply missed.

Joseph Stanek

Sep 3, 2021

Stanek, Joseph F., age 89 of Fridley, passed away on Sept. 3, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, Janet; parents, Andrew and Angela; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters. Survived by sons, Joe (Kristie), John, Tom (Beth); daughter, Mary Kay (Brian); grandchildren, Andy, Valerie, Ellen, Thomas, Julia, Jack, and Benjamin; great grandchildren, Aspen, Indigo and Juniper; many nieces, nephews, and...

Karen Feyo

Sep 2, 2021

Feyo (Fuller), Karen L.

Age 84, of Mpls., passed away on September 2, 2021 surrounded by family. Survived by husband, Tim, son, Mark Fuller (Margaret), daughter, Michelle Nakaya (Joel), sisters, Barb Calistro, Christine Miller, Kim Matchett, grandchildren, Kobe, Madeline, Kala; Brother in-law Peter Covino; sister in-law, Cyndie Matchett and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by  parents...

Scott Nogowski

Aug 27, 2021

Scott (Snuffy) Wayne Nogowski, age 55 of NE Minneapolis passed away unexpectedly August, 27th, 2021. Scott is preceded in death by parents Ron and Lavay Nogowski. Survived by the love of his life Jody; children Paige, Corey, Drew and grandson Xavier; mother in-law Jackie; brother in-law Jimmy John (Barb); sister Barb (Randy) Flint, nieces and nephews; Wisconsin family, QC...

Robert Hegerman, Sr.

Aug 10, 2021

Hegerman Robert Wilbert Sr. “Bob” Age 79 of Ham Lake

Went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Bob was preceded in death by parents Percy & Lilly Hegerman and sister Joan. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carol of 57 years, children: Robert Jr....

Suzanne Sommer

Aug 7, 2021

Suzanne (Stubbs) Sommer, age 68, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Fridley, passed away on August 7, 2021 surrounded by family at home.

Suzanne was born to William and Harriet Stubbs on October 14, 1952 in Mulberry, Arkansas. She graduated from Fridley High School in 1970. She was married to John Sommer...

Jennifer Jensen

Aug 7, 2021

Jensen, Jennifer Ann (Swentkofske)

Age 52 of Fridley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 7, 2021. Jennifer grew up in Isanti, MN she attended Cambridge High School where she played softball and was Miss Isanti. She also attended college at St. Catherine University in St. Paul MN and was involved with the theater. For...