Obituaries

Ann Wiggins

Ann Wiggins

Jul 14, 2020

Ann I. (Russell) Wiggins, age 74, of Mounds View – MN and formerly of Charles City – IA, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born to Donald and Ruth Russell on January 23, 1946 in Mason City, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and...

Dennis Oswald

Dennis Oswald

Jul 12, 2020

Dennis Oswald, age 78 of Fridley, passed away on July 12, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Victor and Alice (Stevens) Oswald; brothers, Robert, Edward, Jerry, Douglas and James; and sisters, Shirley and Judith. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Marie of 59 years. Also survived by sons, Michael and Dennis Jr (Libby); grandchildren, Zachary and...

Lloyd Mavis

Lloyd Mavis

Jul 11, 2020

Lloyd Carl Mavis went to be with the Lord on July 11th, 2020 at his residence at Johanna Shores Presbyterian Home in Arden Hills, MN. He was 97 years old.

Born to Emil & Rose (Schleske) Mavis on October 30th, 1922 at their home in Friberg Township, Ottertail County, MN and preceded in death by his parents, sister Loretta Stiyer (the...

Thomas Leanger

Thomas Leanger

Jul 7, 2020

Thomas Leanger, age 74, passed away on July 7, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Louise Leanger. Survived by wife of 51 years, Linda Leanger; son, David (Kaycee) Leanger and their children; Allison, Ezekiel and Isaac; son, Stephen (Tricia) Leanger and their son; Ryder; sister, Joan Engelke; other loving relatives; and friends. Tom worked...

Frederick Tuckner

Frederick Tuckner

Jul 5, 2020

Captain Frederick J. Tuckner, age 81, died July 5th. 30-year military career. Avid outdoors-man. Accomplished artist and poet. Survived by loving wife, Carol; sister, Kathleen; brother, Philip; children & grandchildren; many other loving family & friends. Preceded in death by sister, Denise. Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16th at Miller Funeral Home with visitation one...

Gloria Born

Gloria Born

Jul 4, 2020

Born, Gloria A. age 94 of Fridley.

Gloria Annette Born, age 94, of Blaine, Minnesota died Saturday July 4th, 2020. Gloria was born in Pontiac, Michigan the oldest daughter Ernest Olaf Hedwall and Helen Evangeline Johnson on April 18th, 1926. In her early years they lived in Chicago where her father worked for Al Capone as a...

Ruth Meuwissen

Ruth Meuwissen

Jul 2, 2020

Ruth Meuwissen of New Brighton passed away peacefully on July 2nd.  She was quick to support those in need and had a long career as a Registered Nurse while working at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. Ruth was a passionate reader and loved trivia, puzzles and board games.  She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be...

Travis Thorson

Travis Thorson

Jun 30, 2020

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Travis Lee Thorson was born on November 11, 1983 in Mason City Iowa to Leroy and Lauri Thorson.  He died at his residence in Blaine on June 30, 2020  He was 36 years old.  .  Travis is survived by his parents, Leroy...

Shirlee VanHorn

Shirlee VanHorn

Jun 30, 2020

VanHorn, Shirlee Mae, Age 77 of New Brighton passed away on

June 30, 2020.  She is preceded in death by parents, Edward and

Gertrude Holida; 1 sister and 2 brothers.  She is survived by

brother, Bruce (Danielle) Holida; 4 nephews and 1 niece.

Carmen Kreuzkemper

Carmen Kreuzkemper

Jun 28, 2020

Kreuzkemper, Carmen Veronica, age 91 of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 28, 2020. Preceded in death by loving husband, Eugene; parents, Reuben and Mina Carpenter; brothers, Cleon, Clair, Lyle; and sister, LaVonne.  Survived by loving daughters, Jill (Brian) Rauworth, Kim (Daniel) Nelson;  beloved grandchildren, Patrick Nelson, Kristen (Scott) Sagnes, Drew...

Antoinette Ashlin

Antoinette Ashlin

Jun 28, 2020

Antoinette “Jean” Ashlin, age 70, of Fridley passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, June 28 with family at her side.

Jean was born on February 11, 1950 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Anthony and Elizabeth Waltos.  The family moved to Cleveland, Ohio where Jean would later meet Dan in...

Aldeen Underland

Aldeen Underland

Jun 27, 2020

Aldeen B. Underland, born October 21, 1932 to Elmar and Alice Underland of Ellendale, MN.

Al grew up on the family farm in Ellendale, surrounded by his younger siblings: Gary, Carol, Richard, Paul, and nearby cousins.  He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1950. After trying his hand at different jobs...

Alice Turner

Alice Turner

Jun 27, 2020

Alice Turner, age 87, formerly of Fridley, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Turner; and son, Darrin Patrick Turner. Survived by children, Brian (Dawn) Turner, Colleen (Kevin) Carlson, Allison Turner, Erin (Tom) Harlan and Tim Turner; grandchildren, Matthew (Brittany), Tori, Aidan, Corey, Amy (Pat), Jesse and Finn; great granddaughter, Anjie;...

Richard Murphy, Jr.

Richard Murphy, Jr.

Jun 24, 2020

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Helen Olfelt

Helen Olfelt

Jun 22, 2020

Helen Sheloa Olfelt, age 96, of Golden Valley (formerly St Louis Park), passed away June 22, 2020.

Helen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was born in Minneapolis to Harry and Myrtle Hanson.  She met her husband, Dr. Paul Olfelt, while they were both students at the University of Minnesota.  Preceded...

Gerald Kamrow

Gerald Kamrow

Jun 20, 2020

Kamrow, Gerald W. age 81 of Isanti. Preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth. Survived by wife, Linda; children, Robert (Patti), Gerald Jr. (Rose), Anne (Jeffrey) Johnson; grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda, Magan, John, Felix, Calvin, Edella, Katrina, Joshua, Jennie; great-grandson, Austin; sister, Mary Lou; 4 adopted sisters; 1 adopted brother; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial service Monday June 29th –...

Charles Powless

Charles Powless

Jun 17, 2020

Charles Raymond (Ray) Powless

Adored father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away on 06/17/2020.  He was born 06/09/1946.  He was preceded in death by his parents Sylvester and Ardyth, and a baby sibling.  Charles leaves behind to cherish his memory: Sister Charmaine and Brother Daniel (Boone), children Trisha Fisher, Charles (Chuckie) Powless Jr.(Missy), Sonya Lee Powless...

Jacqueline Simone

Jacqueline Simone

Jun 17, 2020

Jacqueline Marie Simone, age 75 of Anoka MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 17th, 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer’s.  Jackie was born in St. Paul MN, lived throughout the metro area before moving out to New York.  She had recently moved back to MN to be with family after retiring from a long...

Donald Ososki

Donald Ososki

Jun 15, 2020

Donald J. Ososki, age 89, of Fridley, passed away on his birthday, June 15th of natural causes. Don was born and raised in Little Falls, MN. Proud Korean War veteran. A hard-working day laborer, including 20 years maintaining parks at the City of Fridley. He spent 22 winters of his retirement in Apache Junction, AZ. ...

Carl Nyberg

Carl Nyberg

Jun 14, 2020

Nyberg, Carl J., age 81, of Fridley, MN, passed away June 14th, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Grace Nelson, Violet and Harland Angen and siblings, Betty Reed and Scott Angen. Survived by wife of 56 years, Betty; daughters, Julie (Paul) Dymit and Amy (Paul) Nentwig; grandchildren, Jill, Jennifer, Sarah, Rachel, Jacob, Lucas, and Leah; great grandson, Brayden; sisters,...