Obituaries

Glenn Thorpe

Nov 29, 2020

Glenn Eugene Thorpe was called home to the Lord on November 29, 2020 at the spry age of 88. He was born September 22, 1932 in Vero Beach FL. He was a resident of Blaine MN, a snowbird of Salton Sea CA, and a lover of fishing upon his pontoon on beautiful Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood MN.

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Hillary Evans

Nov 28, 2020

Robert "Bob" Eidem

Nov 28, 2020

Eidem, Robert “Bob”, age 88 of Fridley, passed away on Nov 28, 2020 after a sudden stroke. Survived by wife of 68 years, Marlene (Gilsrud) Eidem; children, Debra (Mark) Johnson, Raleigh (Lynette), Randy, Richard, Darcy and Robert; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Dr. Carl and Elsie Eidem; and sister, Karen. Bob graduated from...

Sandra Bacon

Nov 27, 2020

Bacon, Sandra, age 75 of Fridley, passed away on Nov 27, 2020.

Sandy was born in Staples, MN on July 18, 1945 to Percy and Lucy (Shaffer) Stevens and married Darrell Bacon. She moved from Staples to Fridley and had 4 children. She married Mel Guck in August of 1995. Sandy worked at The Station for 20+ years. She...

Shirley Amundson

Nov 25, 2020

Shirley J Amundson, age 74 of Blaine. An angel went home on Nov 25th , 2020 after her short battle with COVID.

Preceded in death by parents James & Joyce Harkins, she is survived by daughter Michele Amundson, Fiance’ Clarence Johnson, Sister Colleen (Bruce Landeck) Brother James Harkins II, Brother Tom (Gretchen Harkins) and many loved nieces and...

Jochen Woelfle

Nov 24, 2020

Jochen Ernst Woelfle

On Tuesday, November 24th, Jochen Woelfle, loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at 84 years young. He was an avid nature lover, professional & family photographer, and loved to ride bicycles - and at one time, his motorcycle. He would spend hours upon hours at Springbrook...

Fidelia Gunderson

Nov 23, 2020

Fidelia Lillian Gunderson, age 95, of Fridley.

Fidelia was preceded by her husband, Merlin Gunderson

She is survived by sons, Peter (Sandra), Eric (Mary); grandchildren: Keegan (Laura), Tryn, Angelica, and Matthew; great-granddaughter, Leah; sister, Fern Singleton.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. and Mass of Christian...

Lyle Johnson

Nov 23, 2020

Johnson, Lyle, age 86 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Nov 23, 2020. He will be deeply missed by his children, Shari, Lisa (Mike) and Mark (Fay); grandchildren, Danny (Jamie), Tara, Brad (Alyssa), Tony (Hannah), Jocelyn, Paige and Callahan; great grandchildren, Finnley and Marren; sister, Betty; nieces; nephews; and other family...

Son Hoang

Nov 18, 2020

More information to follow once it becomes avaliable.

Todd Harrison

Nov 14, 2020

Todd Munro Harrison, born on December 9, 1958 in Chisago, MN passed away on November 14, 2020, way too soon. Todd was preceded in death by his mother, Sophie D Harrison. Survived by his brother and sisters; Kay Moore, Rita Harrison Smith, Bonnie St. Dryden and Earle Harrison Jr., brother-in-law Michael Smith and sister-in-law Kelly Harrison and many nieces,...

Edward "Ed" Andryski

Nov 13, 2020

Andryski, Edward John, age 86 of Princeton, passed away due to heart failure on Friday, November 13th, 2020. Ed graduated from North High in 1952 and was a 44 year employee of Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. He and his family lived in Fridley from 1956-1988 before moving to Yankton, SD for work for 9 years. Ed and Marlene settled in Princeton in...

Arlene Clovning

Nov 13, 2020

Clovning, Arlene, age 95 of New Brighton, passed away on Nov 13, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. Survived by brother, Arlow (Carol) Skjegstad; children, Karen (Michael) Bentley, Steven (Lisa) Clovning, Keith Clovning (special friend, Vienna) and Brad (Elaine) Clovning; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held...

Corinne Bergstrom

Nov 12, 2020

Corinne L. Bergstrom, age 85, of Mounds View, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2020.

Preceded in death by loving husband, James; sister, Adeline Sandquist.

Survived by daughter, Cathy (Bill) Seiberlich; sons, Darrell, Mike (Nadine) and Jerry (Jane); grandchildren: Courtney Bergstrom, Andrew Bergstrom, Kelsey Bergstrom, Austin Bergstrom,...

Florence "Mae" Anderson

Nov 11, 2020

Florence Mae Anderson, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Glacial Ridge Hospital of Glenwood, MN.

Mae was born on October 29, 1929, in Montreal, Canada, and was the daughter of Charles and Grace Baggett.

Traveling with her family in their Christian ministry, she became a talented singer...

Rodney Busch

Nov 10, 2020

Rodney Lee Busch, “Rod,” died 11-10-20. Born 6-18-40, Grafton, ND to Dorothy & Robert Busch.

Preceded by parents; brothers, Gene, Rodney, and Ordean.

Survived by wife of 42 years, Donna; daughter, Tamara (Gary Ketchie); sons, Cliff (Sandra) Busch, Craig (Sue) Busch; 4 bonus children; 9 grandchildren; 15...

Valeria Locnikar

Nov 9, 2020

Valeria M. Locnikar (Rohe)

Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at home on Nov. 9, 2020.

Preceded in death by husband, Florian; her son Mark; brothers Herman Jr., and Vernon.

Survived by her son David (Cathy) and daughters, Barbara (Steven), Kathleen...

John Palmquist

Nov 9, 2020

John Mark Palmquist. He came into the world June 7, 1935, and shocked us all when he left it November 9, 2020. First things first. No. It wasn't COVID. He wasn't even really sick. Just felt a little "puny" last Sunday. Life was good as he put in his teeth, had an English muffin, fed...

Lawrence Carlson

Nov 9, 2020

Lawrence John Carlson

Lawrence (Larry) John Carlson, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 9, 2020 in Fridley, MN after complications from various health problems. Larry was born in Ashland, WI on September 26, 1951 and was a graduate of Mellen High School, Class of 1969. He attended the University of Wisconsin -...

Donald Larson

Oct 31, 2020

Larson, Donald LeRoy

Age 82 of Mounds View was welcomed by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into his eternal home on October 31, 2020. He died of multiple organ failure which was a complication of a neck fracture sustained in a fall in August of this year. He survived many serious injuries and illnesses. Despite living...

Maurice Selander

Oct 31, 2020

Maurice A. Selander, age 89, of Blaine, passed away on Oct. 31, 2020.

Preceded by wife, Darleen; 2 sisters & 1 brothers.

Survived by daughter, Debra (Hugh) Heidt; grandsons, Ryan (Rachel) & Scott (Lindsay); great-grandson, Landon; 2 sisters & 2 brothers; nieces & nephews; other loving family & friends....