Obituaries

Feb 12, 2021

John Richard Munsterman, age 53, of Mounds View, passed away on February 12, 2021.

John was preceded in death by grandmother, Evelyn Behrens "Granny"; grandfather, John Ernest Munsterman; grandfather, Bill Behrens; grandmother, Adaline Nielsen; grandfather, Eskild Nielsen; close friend, Lewie Griffith.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie; daughters,...

Feb 9, 2021

ALDRICH, DOROTHY L. (ANDERSON)

recently of Fridley and Coon Rapids slipped quietly into the arms of the Lord on February 10, 2021 two days after her 93rd birthday after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years Robert; children Jo Aldrich, Bob Aldrich, Terry Aldrich and David (Heidi) Aldrich;...

Feb 8, 2021

Richard Loren Breneman, age 85, of Fridley, MN, passed away February 8, 2021. Richard (Dick) was born in International Falls, MN to Leon and Ellen Breneman. He graduated from Falls High School, where he met, the love of his life, Kathleen (Kathy) Dudley and they were married on June 4, 1954. They were blessed with three daughters, who they...

Feb 8, 2021

Rosemary Cochrane Perleberg, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, February 8, 2021 near her home in Andover, MN. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Tony (Heather) and Greg (Susan); grandchildren, Brenna, Braedon and Ellen; sister, Mary Kaye. Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Mary Rose (Matusovic); brother, Jimmy; husband, Robert and their infant children, Linda Marie,...

Feb 6, 2021

Jacob David Moe, of Blaine, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2021. He was 31 years old.

Survived by mother, Lila Moe (Lori); father, David Moe; sisters, Jess and Sarah; girlfriend, Samantha; other loving family and friends.

Jacob was funny.  He was the kind of funny that...

Feb 5, 2021

Ott, Jacqueline Annette, age 92, lately a resident of Landmark of Fridley, MN and Benedictine Health Center; formerly of Excelsior, MN and Clear Lake, Iowa, gently took her leave on Feb. 2, 2021 following complications from a fall.

Preceded in death by husband Ralph Ott, parents Earl and Gertrude Kimball, brother and sister-in-law...

Feb 4, 2021

Muriel L. Silseth age 88 of Blaine entered Heaven's Glory and met Jesus face to face on Feb. 4, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd, and daughter, Mary. Survived by children, Peter (Sandi) Silseth, Martha (Dean) Fitzsimmons, Anne Silseth, Paul (Katelyn) Silseth; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.  Funeral service Saturday 11 AM with...

Feb 3, 2021

Robert H. Mansk, “Bob,” went home to be with Jesus on Feb. 3, 2021. He was born Nov. 3, 1925 in Chicago IL, son of the late Arthur and Minnie (Holthus) Mansk. He grew up in North Minneapolis and enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Bob proudly served his country during WWII as a machine...

Feb 3, 2021

Hayes, Charles William 94, passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, in the loving company of his family. Chuck was born in North Minneapolis and was a 1944 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. At eighteen, Chuck served in the U.S. Army in France and Germany during World War II. After the war, he married his wife...

Jan 29, 2021

Sether, Patricia Joanne (nee McPhillips), 81, of New Brighton. Passed away January 29. Preceded in death by beloved husband of 48 years, Wayne; mother Florence Tanem Rathbun; brothers David McPhillips and Michael McPhillips; brother-in-law Don Sether; and sisters-in-law June Sether and Patricia A. Sether.

Pat will be dearly missed by her daughter Laura (John Deisz) Sether, Westlake...

Jan 23, 2021

Herbert L. “Herb” Halverson

Age 95

Passed away 01/23/2021. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 64 years Marvel Audrey (nee Bastian).

Herb was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and served honorably in both Atlantic and Pacific Theaters....

Jan 22, 2021

Robert “Bob” Buboltz, age 68 of New Brighton, passed away on Jan 22, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Gilbert and Margaret (Zitzloff) Buboltz; and sister, Darlene “Tooty” (Gordon) Buboltz. Survived by son, Tony (Trisha) Buboltz; brothers, Bill (Kathy) Buboltz and Jerry (Sheila) Buboltz; nieces and nephews, Molly, Thomas, Mike, Tony, Becky and Carla; and 12 grand nieces and...

Jan 20, 2021

Helen Rusin, age 93 of Anoka, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 20, 2021. She was born on February 24, 1927 to Frank and Tillie Slopek. She grew up in NE Minneapolis of Polish descent and married Joseph Rusin in 1947.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph;...

Jan 19, 2021

Bernstein, James “Jim,” of Fridley. Born 1-24-37. Passed 1-19-21 due to heart failure. Retired employee of Minnegasco.

Preceded in death by parents, Katherine and Alfred; sister, Audrey; brothers, Alfred Jr. and LeRoy.

Survived by wife, Arlene (Anton) of 60 years; children: Michael, Lynn, Laura, Lisa (Al) Rautio,...

Jan 16, 2021

Maynard A. Nielsen, age 88, of Fridley, died due to heart failure on Jan. 16th.

Preceded by wife, Elaine. Survived by 4 children, 6 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, other loving family & friends.

Born in Mpls. & graduated North High School. Marines Sergeant.  Korean War vet. Former president...

Jan 16, 2021

Fitzgerald (Smeltzer),  Marian Bernice age 99 of Columbia Heights was born September 12, 1921 in Nelson, Wisconsin.  Preceded in death by parents Bert and Ethel (Anderson) Smeltzer; husband Joseph Donald Fitzgerald; son-in-law Kenneth George Reinking; sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Paul Brantner, Arville and Richard Kuhn, Marcella and Everett Marcou; brother and sister-in-law Willmer “Bill” and Arline Smeltzer; brothers-in-law...

Jan 12, 2021

Ray “Boppa” Johnson On Tuesday January 12, 2021 Raymond Richard Johnson, loving husband, father of 3, and “Boppa” of 9 passed away at the young age of 59. Ray was born on January 22, 1961 in St. Paul, MN to Raymond and Barbara (Hamilton) Johnson. On February 28, 1981 Ray married the love of his life, Sherry Schirmeister, shortly...

Jan 11, 2021

Althea Tremewan was called home on January 11th, 2021 at the age of 95.

She is survived by her daughter, Kris, son-in-law, Bill; Son, David, and daughter-in-law Nancy. 4 grandchildren and 1 “adopted”: Nathan (Sarah), Paul (Christa), Cory (Kirsten), Breanna (Wade), Jared (Alison). 5 great-grandchildren and 1 “adopted”: Amelia, Aria, Kinnley, Hendrick, Ezra (to be born soon)...

Jan 8, 2021

Gerti Marie Martin, age 15, of Blaine, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 8, 2021.

Gerti was preceded in death by her grandparents, William  & Kathline Johnson, and Gregory Martin; great-grandparents.

She is survived by her parents, Crystal Martin (Bryce Miller) and Russell (Tanya) Johnson; sisters, Kialey, Nevaeh,...

Jan 6, 2021

Johnson, Virlynn Jean age 69 of Blaine.  Was born January 5, 1952 in Estherville, IA to Virgil & Marilyn Wallerstedt.  She passed away on January 6, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids after a lengthy illness.  She was preceded in death by father, Virgil Wallerstedt; mother-in-law, Sarah (Ted) Super; father-in-law, Kenneth (Roseanne) Johnson; brother-in-law, Wayne Swenson.  She is...