Obituaries

Dec 30, 2020

Wilfred “Ike” Frank Eidenschink of New Brighton, MN.  Passed away on December 30, 2020, at Banner Health hospital in Mesa, Arizona due to complications from Covid-19.  He was 88 years old.

Ike was born at the family farm in Detroit Lakes, MN on October 4, 1932.  The youngest of 9 children to Louis and Catherine Eidenschink.  He...

Dec 30, 2020

Duoos, Carol Joan (Forsell)

Carol Joan Forsell was the second of four children born of Albert and Opal (Sherman) Forsell of Twin Valley, MN on August 29, 1936 on the family farm in Norman County, Fossum Township. Carol passed away unexpectedly at home, December 30, 2020.

Carol was an active 4-H member, attended Webster School...

Dec 24, 2020

Patricia Theresa Elizabeth Langevin Housewright, 85, also known as the “Queen of Christmas,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on the eve of her favorite day; the day when she would shower her generosity and warmth and delicious food on her family and anyone else who came through the door. We believe that this is what she preferred –...

Dec 22, 2020

Nierengarten, Lawrence “Larry” age 91 of Fridley, formerly of Sartell, passed away on Dec 22, 2020, and Alan Nierengarten, son of Lawrence, age 44 of Fridley, passed away March 27, 2020. Survived by wife/mother, Mary; and children/siblings, Laura, Jerome, Susan and Marc. Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM with visitation beginning at 10AM on Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at...

Dec 21, 2020

Anna Mae Adella Moll, of Ham Lake, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home. She was 78 years old.

Anna was preceded in death by her son, David; siblings: Ron, Kathy, Vicky, and Gerard.

She is survived by her loving husband, Floyd; sons, Mark...

Dec 19, 2020

Eidem, Marlene (Gilsrud)

Age 88 of Fridley, passed away on December 19, 2020 after a sudden stroke. Preceded in death by husband, Robert of 68 years; parents, Harry and Myrtle Gilsrud; and brothers, Curtis and DeLane. She is survived by children, Debra (Mark) Johnson, Raleigh (Lynette), Randall, Richard, Darcy, and Robert; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Marlene graduated...

Dec 18, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Iva Dell Becker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 18, 2020

Gallarane, Beverly "Bev"

Age 91, long time resident of Fridley, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020.  She was born on May 12, 1929 to Oscar and Hilda Lockrem on the family farm near Northfield MN.  Bev married, Richard Gallarane in 1947.  Bev and Rick were married for 57 years until his death in 2010.  Bev worked...

Dec 16, 2020

Kleis, Kenneth A. "Curlie" age 71 of St. Anthony, formerly of Mounds View.  Preceded in death by father, Leonard Kleis; mother, Lucille (Ron) Nelson; sisters, Kathy Foster, Cynthia Kleis.  Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Yvonne; children, Kristie Kleis, Tanya (Phillip) LaFrenier and Casey Kleis; grandchildren, Ethan Kleis & Madelyn Kleis; sister, Susan (Darrell) Olson; brothers, Roger (Patty) Kleis...

Dec 14, 2020

Schuster, Ronald R.

Age 92 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020.

Preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Alvina; brother, Carl; son, Tom; grandson, Derek Klous.  Survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary; daughters, Sandra (Dave) Schmitt, Barbara (Gary) Nelson, Marilynn (Mike) Pantera and Susan (Dale) Klous; daughter-in-law, Teresa Kowles;...

Dec 12, 2020

Gene Lowell Witte child of George Benjamin Witte and Bertha Martha Witte (Raaf). Born 3/19/1938.  Passed away peacefully at his home in Blaine surrounded by family on 12/12/2020.

Gene married the love of his life Priscilla Kay Brand on June 18, 1966. Gene and Kay raised two sons, Wade Witte and Jason Witte. Beloved by his siblings; Shirley,...

Dec 11, 2020

Mayer, Judy K. (Hyames), age 68 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Dec 11, 2020 after a long battle with Cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband, Urbin P. Mayer; parents, LaVerne & Carmen (Stratioti) Hyames; siblings, Ronald Hyames, Bev Yates, Betty Williams, Dale Hyames; and niece, Becky Jo Rawson. Survived by sisters, Trudy (Ronald) Knutson, Carla...

Dec 11, 2020

Jordan Kringler passed away in the city of Ramsey on 12/11/2020 at the young age of 20. Celebration of Life will be in June 2021 due to covid. Jordan was born in Minneapolis on 6/27/2000. Survived by his parents Angel, Step father Marcus,  siblings Jada, Jayceon, grandparents Sandy, Kim, girlfriend Sydney and many aunts, uncles and...

Dec 9, 2020

Wall, Donald E. “Don”

Age 90 passed peacefully on Dec. 9, 2020. U.S. Navy 1947-53. Fridley resident for 55 yrs. Aeronautical Engineer (KU grad) and manager at Honeywell, Medtronic, ++. Loved his large family, singing barbershop, flying airplanes, woodworking, fishing on Ida, traveling, tutoring students, church, and running his own business 1989 to 2018. Don lived with...

Dec 7, 2020

Judith "Judy" Arlene Silvis, beloved mother and grandmother and sister and friend of Mounds View, Minnesota, passed away on Monday evening from heart complications.

Judy is survived by her two sons, Mike (Barb), and Mark (Debbie); her 4 grandchildren: Paul, Ariel, Aaron and John; and her brother, Raymond (Lucile); and her...

Dec 6, 2020

Bernard ‘Chris’ Christensen. Age 95, of Blaine, MN, died peacefully Sunday, December 6th, 2020. He was the son of Bernard and Alice (Jensen) Christensen. He was born in Colfax, Wisconsin where he lived for 13 years before the family returned to Eagle Grove, Iowa where he attended eagle Grove High School before joining and proudly serving his country during...

Dec 6, 2020

Joann Mae Redgate, age 87, of Columbia Heights passed on Dec. 6th.

Preceded by sons, Bruce & Scott; brother, Myron Leverson; sister, Joyce Flermoen.

Survived by son, Greg Redgate; daughters, Karen Redgate (Wade Wutschke), Robin Redgate; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; many nieces & nephews; other loving family...

Dec 6, 2020

John A Richter, 51 years old of Kansas City Missouri, formally from Blaine MN Passed away Sunday December 6th at his home unexpectedly.

John was an employee of Ford Motor Company for 30 years and transferred from the Twin Cities Assembly Plant to the Kansas City Assembly Plant.

Preceded in death by parents, Ken &...

Dec 5, 2020

Nicholas Bernardini of New Brighton

May 27, 1987 ~ December 5, 2020

Nicholas Steven Bernardini, Ironman Nick, went home on December 5, 2020 at the amazing age of 33.

Those who had the privilege of knowing Nick, witnessed pure joy, love, charm, mischievousness, trust and strength.

A Fierce Warrior, a “Silent...

Dec 1, 2020

Delores Audrey Shimanski grew up in Northeast Minneapolis.  Her mom, Lillian Brede, passed away when she was very young so her and her sister were raised by their aunt, Ruth Brede and father, John F. Burmeister. On July 26, 1947 she married the love of her life Orville P. Shimanski.  Five years later they moved into the house that he built...