Obituaries

Oct 31, 2020

Lawrence M. Bastian, nature lover who felt most at home in a fishing boat. Larry worked 25 years as a business agent for the Teamsters Local 320 after being a security guard at Stillwater Prison (Bayport). Before retirement he worked for the State of Minnesota as well.

He is survived by...

Oct 29, 2020

Gary "Red" Patrick Phillips, age 70 of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on Oct 29, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Audrey Phillips; and Patricia M. Phillips. Survived by children, Shawn Phillips (Sarah), Shanon (Kip) Hasselfeldt, Michael (Rebecca) Phillips; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nathan, Ellie, Emily, Everly, Lucas and Lincoln; step daughter, Sheron (Russ) Peterson; siblings, Katherine (Sam) Rodriguez, Patricia...

Oct 26, 2020

Davis, Rosella (Rose)

Rose, Age 68, of NE Mpls. (formerly from Columbia Heights), passed away on Oct. 26 after a short battle from brain cancer. Her pain and suffering is now behind her. Preceded in death by her parents, Inez and Robert Davis. Survived by sister, Rita (Deborah); brothers, Barry (Jan) and Wally (Melanie); several nieces and...

Oct 25, 2020

Lindskoog, John Howard age 57 of Spring Lake Park, MN went to heaven peacefully on Oct. 25th, 2020.  John was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 6th, 1963 to Eileen and Howard Lindskoog.  He was a tree trimmer for over 30 plus years and later in life pursued a career driving semi.  John enjoyed gardening, camping, boating/fishing, spending time...

Oct 22, 2020

Hesse, Patricia M. age 69 of Maple Grove passed away on Oct. 22, 2020.  Patricia was born in Rice Lake, WI to Wayne and Carol Nelson.  Moved to the Mpls. area at age one.  Graduated from Fridley High School in 1968.  Worked at Honeywell as a customer service representative for 34 years.

She is survived by mother,...

Oct 22, 2020

Robert H. Callender, of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes. He was 62 years old.

Robert was preceded in death by wife, Krystal; mom, Sally; and grandson, Zayden.

He is survived by children: Katrina Callender, Robert Callender, Sabrina (Tim) Mattis, Phil (Kelly) Hunt,...

Oct 21, 2020

Diana (Schroedl) Lahti was born April 5th, 1951, to Marjorie and Frank Schroedl of Minneapolis. She grew up in a large, closely-knit family in southeast Minneapolis near her aunts, uncles, cousins, and beloved grandparents, (Helen and Joseph Schroedl); and great grandparents, (Bertha and Andy Nergord). Diana attended St Lawrence Catholic School and graduated from John Marshall High School in...

Oct 20, 2020

LaVonne passed away at her home in New Brighton on October 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Charles on April 5, 1941 and was best known by “Bonnie” to all her friends and family. Bonnie was the middle child of three and grew up in Austin where she graduated from Austin High. Bonnie...

Oct 19, 2020

Clarence Walter Thrun

Sept. 3, 1933 - Aug. 18, 2020

Clarence W. Thrun died Tuesday at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, aged 86. Born to Harvey and Julia (Oetterer) Thrun near Finlayson, MN, he grew up in Pine county. He joined the family business, Thrun Trucking, as a...

Oct 19, 2020

Depe, Michael J., age 71 of New Brighton.  Owner of Independent Delivery Service since 1973.  Preceded in death by parents, Ruth & James Depe; survived by loving wife of 46 years, Linda; daughters, Bridget (Eugene) Teigland; Heather (Paul) Favre; Charlotte (Jeffrey) Snegosky; grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew, Benjamin, & Ella Teigland; Evelyn & Olivia Favre; Jadon, Brody & Chloe Snegosky; sister,...

Oct 19, 2020

On October 29th, James Peter “Jim” Moulsoff, age 86 of Plymouth, MN, passed away surrounded by family at North Memorial Hospital in Minneapolis. Jim was the youngest of nine children born in Barney, North Dakota to Clara (Radka) and Peter Moulsoff. He and his brother were bookends to seven sisters.

After high school, Jim entered the United...

Oct 19, 2020

James McIntyre Woods, age 92 of New Brighton, went to be with his Lord on February 17, 2020. He was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1927. Preceded in death by his parents, John Woods, Sr. and May Ethel Woods; brother, John Woods Jr.; and sister, Helen Jane Woods. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Tish Woods;...

Oct 18, 2020

Robert (Bob) Allen Kantor, 55, was born in Minneapolis, MN, raised and resided in Columbia Heights, MN.  Bob passed away unexpectedly October 18, 2020 in Mazeppa, MN while camping with his family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Kantor and father, Gary Kantor.  Bob is survived by his mother Beverly, sister Brenda (Jason), two...

Oct 16, 2020

Dahlbom, Victor Lester

Victor Lester Dahlbom was born to Carl and Mary Dahlbom on Feb 23, 1925 in Currie, Minnesota. Their family farmed in southern Minnesota and eventually moved to Dresser, Wisconsin. Victor was eager to start earning a living so he quit high school at age sixteen and went to work driving a milk truck. He...

Oct 15, 2020

Douglas H. Juenemann, of Fridley, age 87, passed away on October 15, 2020.

Douglas was preceded in death by wife, Thelma.

He is survived by son, Gary Juenemann; daughter, Debra Juenemann; grandchildren, Katy Juenemann, Daniella Kerenyi, Tony Juenemann; great-grandchildren, Taelyn, Ayden, Layla; sister, Joanne LeMay.

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Oct 13, 2020

Carolyn S. Wagamon, age 81, of Mora, formerly of Columbia Heights and Blaine, passed on Oct. 13th following a battle with Covid-19.

Carolyn is survived by husband of 58 years, Wallace; children: Patrick (Cathy), Thomas (Angela), Janet (Jess) Lewis, Barbara (Steven) Aamodt; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia (Jerry) Dion; special...

Oct 11, 2020

Quincy C. Blue, Jr., "Quinn"

Born April 4, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, to Quincy C. Blue, Sr. and Priscilla (Jackson) Blue. He was the oldest of 10 children. As a teenager, Quinn taught Sunday school lessons to some of the smaller children at church. He graduated from McKenzie High School with the Class of 1971. Quinn had...

Oct 11, 2020

Judith “Judy” Palmer, age 82, passed away on October 11, 2020.

Judy was preceded in death by husband, William “Bill” Palmer; sister, Dorthy Monteon.

She is survived by daughters, Wendy (Gary) Bornetun and Vicky Hudrlik; son, Scott (Deanna) Palmer; grandchildren: Bryan, Kara, Brandon, Hanna, Jason, Matthew, Siv; great-grandchildren:...

Oct 11, 2020

Roger E. Samuell Age 84 of Fridley passed away October 11 at his home. Preceded in death by his parents, John (Jack) Samuell and Elizabeth P Kreiner Samuell; brothers, Herbert Roring, James Samuell. Survived by wife Judy (Diamond) Samuell, sister Linda (Richard) Carlon, daughters, Anita and Justine (Reed). Grandchildren, Natalie, Allison and Joshua. Roger was born on Halloween 1935,...

Oct 10, 2020

William John LaBeau age 74 of Columbia Heights died Saturday, October 10th at home after a lengthy illness.  As in life his loving family surrounded him.

William was the beloved husband of Diane (nee Wahal) for 51 years.  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran during the Vietnam War and was once employed by Northwest Airlines and Business Incentives.  William...