Obituaries

Nov 4, 2019

Brian David Toews, age 72, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away on November 4, 2019. He is preceded in death by parents, David & Martha Toews. Brian was a District Governor and member of the Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (nee Tjosvold) Toews; daughter, Susan (formerly Johnson) Toews; son, Donald (Kara) Toews; grandchildren, Johanna, Jack, Victoria...

Oct 30, 2019

Donald James Heth, age 93, of Wyoming, MN. Passed away Oct. 30, 2019. Preceded by wife, Jean; daughter, Debbie; grandson, Caley. Donald owned and operated M & S Fabricating for 35 years. He was a veteran in the United States Navy and enjoyed fishing, hunting, flying, dancing and music. Survived by sons, Brad (Shannon) Heth, Mark Heth and Scott...

Oct 26, 2019

ROLFER, Nyle Joseph, age 83, of Mounds View passed away at home on Oct. 26, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Preceded in death by daughter, Lisa; parents, Willis and Edna; brother, Howard; sisters, Marion Craik, Pat McClay.  He will be deeply missed by his wife of 60 years, Darlene; sons, Tim (Tara), Tom (Wendy), Steve (Lorray); 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren;...

Oct 22, 2019

Brittany Marie Connell, age 27, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Passed away on October 22, 2019. She physically left many here on earth, her son, husband, dad, mom, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. However, she will never leave our hearts. As a child she paved her own way. As an adult she continued to dig...

Oct 22, 2019

Eleanor Fay (Sheldon) Anderson CPA, age 78, of Fridley, journeyed on her final motorcycle ride to the sky to join her life partner, Lee August on Oct. 22, 2019. Preceded in death by parents; life partner; great grandson, Dustin. She was born Oct. 23, 1940 in MPLS, MN to Lloyd & Fay Sheldon. Eleanor was a Certified Public Accountant...

Oct 20, 2019

In Loving Memory of Robert ”Bob” Edward Nordquist, born on August 08, 1928, in Minneapolis Minnesota. He was the second child, and only son, born to Ernst Ludvig “Louie” and Ruth Susanna (Gustafson). Brother to Lois Anderson, who passed in 2006, and Grace Rosten, recently passed on September 28, 2019.

Bob grew up in rural Minneapolis, later...

Oct 19, 2019

Miller, Evelyn Marie, age 71, of New Brighton, died unexpectedly at her home on September 2nd, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her father, Lyde Mark Irwin; brother, Russell Irwin; grandson, Russell Joseph Moore..  She will be deeply missed by her children, Wendy Miller-Moore (Joseph Russell Moore); Mark Miller; grandchildren, Jordan Russell Moore, Maggie Marie Miller, Sadie Nicole...

Oct 14, 2019

Blair, Donald H. age 84 of Fridley, MN passed away Oct 14, 2019. He was Preceded in death by parents Mabel and Sydney, Sister Patricia Edquist, and Brother Sydney. Survived by wife of 64 years Carol; Sisters Sharon (Donn) Soderquist, Peggy (Arnie) Ebert, Judy (Mike) Hanson; Brothers Bob (Barbara) and Jim; children, Michael, Kathy (Chuck) Beers and Scott (Jodi);...

Oct 10, 2019

Holm, Suzanne (Kuehn), age 79 of  Fridley, MN., passed away on October 10, 2019, from dementia-related issues.  She is survived by her husband, Bill; son, Thomas; and sisters, Colleen (Gordon) Loye and Kathryn Phillips.

Known as Suzie, Sue, or Suzanne, she was born and raised in Northeast Minneapolis.  She graduated from Edison High School and the University...

Oct 9, 2019

Tarman, Sheldon E. "Chuck" age 85 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dorman.  Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Gloria; children, Cathy & Chris; granddaughters, McKenna, Madison and Grace; sister, Janice Robarge; brothers, Robert & Gerald (Peggy); many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Messiah Lutheran Church,...

Oct 8, 2019

BUKOSKY (Yohnk), Joyce Mae, passed away at Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, Minnesota, on October 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank John and Hazel Ellen (Steele) Yohnk, her two sisters, Amber Jean Erickson and Jeanette Violet Lowry, and her husband James (Jim) Richard Bukosky. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Karen June...

Oct 4, 2019

John Lemkins age 69 of Fridley, passed away suddenly at his home on October 4, 2019. He is survived by his son Jonah, brother Richard, niece Alex, sister Silvia, niece Sonia, nephew Richie (Anet), and his former wife and best friend Margret.

John worked as a software engineer for Unisys Corporation in Eagan, Newport, and Germany. He was an...

Oct 3, 2019

Lorraine Beatrice (Chilman) Beck   1924-2019

Lorraine (Chilman) Beck, 95, passed away peacefully at Park River Estates Care Center on Thursday, October 3, 2019.  She was born in Isanti County, Bradford Township on June 30, 1924, to Edwin H. Chilman and Mildred C. (Nystrom) Chilman.  She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1942.  The...

Sep 29, 2019

ELLESTAD, Gary Lee, age 70, of Blaine, 06-12-1949, born to John D. Ellestad, Sr and Mabel L. (Stavig) in Two Harbors and silently slipped into the arms of Jesus on 09-29-2019.  Member of the MN Patriot Guard.  Preceded in death by his older brother, John Jr. in August.  He will be deeply missed by the love of his life...

Sep 29, 2019

Kirwan, Robert J. age 77 of Fridley. Retired 35 year employee of the Star Tribune Newspaper. Bob's passion was for the North Shore, BWCA and conservation. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Annette; children, Sean (Denise) Kirwan, Kelly Ann Kirwan, Shannon Kirwan and Kristi Erin Kirwan; sisters, Jacqueline Baker, Jean Marie Kinzel; sister-in-law, Joan Newbert; special friend, Tim...

Sep 28, 2019

Schneider, Joseph “Joe,” age 79, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away on Sept 28, 2019. Joe proudly served in the US Navy and retired from Assurance Mfg after a long career. He was a prankster who enjoyed trapshooting and spending time at Ten Mile Lake Resort. He adored his grandkids.  Preceded in death by wife, Betty; son, Bill; son...

Sep 26, 2019

Prokop, Ronald E. age 87 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by wife, Yvonne; sister, Mae Hansen; brother, Jerry Prokop. Survived by daughter, Jackie (Scott) Waste; grandchildren, Nathan (Jackie Ward), Aaron (Sarah Swanson), Cassandra (Taylor) Rugroden; great-grandchildren, Hudson, Ava, Nolan, Paisley, Mason; sister, Marlys (Russel) Hillborn. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, October 2nd. 10AM with visitation one hour prior at...

Sep 26, 2019

Arnold Theodore Holmberg was born on July 27, 1926 in Trego, Wisconsin to Alfred and Edith Holmberg. He passed away on September 26, 2019 in Anoka, Minnesota at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Clifford and Harry. He is survived by one brother, Wayne; and many nieces and nephews.

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Sep 26, 2019

Davis, Donald, age 84 of Circle Pines, passed away on Sept 26, 2019. Don was born in New York Mills and graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Don is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Hilja. He will be lovingly missed by his...

Sep 25, 2019

Goettsch, Mildred, age 79 of Mounds View, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids on Sept 25, 2019 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Dale; children, Todd, Tami, Teri and Trena; and grandkids, Tony, Megan, Lauren, Erica, Evan and Anij. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Evelyn Slinger; and 2...