Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

Judy Alyce (Schabacker) Bidon took the hand of her savior and went to her eternal home cradled in the arms of her daughter on December 26, 2021. After leaving the family farm (Baldwin, Wi), Judy became a Registered Nurse and served her community as a Head Nurse for the American Red Cross.  She retired in 2004 and enjoyed time...

Dec 24, 2021

Licht, Ruth A.

Age 83 of Spring Lake Park passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Ruth is survived by children, Michelle Nelson, Tom Webb (Cheryl); grandchildren, Amanda Newstrom, James McLaughlin (Meagen), Kohl DeGroot, Hannah DeGroot, Maggie DeGroot; great grandchildren, Logan Newstrom, Addie McLaughlin, Beau McLaughlin, Ella McLaughlin, Opal DeGroot.  She is preceded in death by loving...

Dec 23, 2021

Myrna J. Aasen (Bratsch), age 91, of Fridley, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away Dec. 23, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Omar Aasen; daughter, Regenea McKenzie; grandson, Jack Sanford; also parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Survived by children: Randy (Lori), Durwin (Karin), Terence (Shannon) Bratsch, Tracy Sanford, and Jody...

Dec 20, 2021

Spencer D. Hemkin, age 24 of Hopkins, passed away on Dec 20, 2021.

Preceded in death by grandparents. Survived by father, Daniel (Katie); mother, Barb; siblings, Charlie, Cody, Nick, Grant (Paige) and Megan; grandmother, Barb; grandparents, Peggy & Harold; aunts; uncles; nieces & nephews; and cousins. Spencer loved nature, fishing, biking and welding.

He is...

Dec 18, 2021

Charles W. Grisco age 74 of Fridley, MN passed away on Dec. 18, 2021 of Kidney Failure.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie of 43 years; daughter, Jennifer; son, Justin (Holly); two grandsons he dearly loved, Javon and McKell; sisters, Jan (Fred) Syrdal, and JoAnn Burns; nieces and nephews.  A Celebration of Life will be held in the...

Dec 17, 2021

Steve M. Huonder passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was 50 years old.

Steve was preceded in death by grandparents, Alfred & Edna Hensel, Frank & Virginia Huonder; cousin, Laura Elfstrum.

He is survived by his son, Steven Huonder III; fiancé, Kelly McCullum; parents, Steven...

Dec 13, 2021

Robert Andrew “Bob” Sulander

Age 87 of Spring Lake Park MN went to join beloved wife Jeanette on December 13, 2021.

He was born in Minneapolis, MN, on August 25, 1934, the son of Evert Alexander and Eveliina J. (Sikkila) Sulander.  He attended school in Minneapolis, MN.

Bob married Jeanette Dalbotten in Minneapolis, MN on October...

Dec 11, 2021

Bretheim, David G.

Age 90 of Spring Lake Park passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He is survived by wife of 47 years, Patricia; children, Christopher (Regina), Scott, Shawn (Christina); 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; stepchildren, Joann and John. Preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers.  Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 20,...

Dec 10, 2021

True, Jeannine “Jean”, age 90 of Fridley entered heaven on December 10, 2021 where she was met by her Savior; parents, Olaf and Nellie Johnson; many other relatives and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wayne; children, Steve (Beth) True, Susan (Jerry) Johnston, Teresa (Tom) Hanson; grandchildren, Sarah (Rob) McRae, Andrew True, Caroline...

Dec 9, 2021

Ron Constable, age 79, of New Brighton, died peacefully at home on Dec. 9, 2021. "To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Phil. 1:21).

In 1940, James M. Constable, a Scottish immigrant, took Mary Jane Remington of Pontiac, Michigan as his wife.  The new couple moved to the Chicago area where Jim worked...

Dec 6, 2021

JoAnn Wright, age 37 of Minneapolis, passed away on December 6, 2021. Preceded in death by grandparents, Donna and Glenn Nelson; grandfather, Rex Stearns; grandmother, Helen Doge; aunt, Janelle Alzen; and uncle, Tom Crandall. Survived by husband, James; mother, Barbara; father, Terry; sister, Teresa; children, Coby, Jaylen, Aubriya and Kiayan; aunts and uncles; cousins; and many friends. JoAnn was...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...