Obituaries

Richard Maras

Sep 23, 2019

Maras, Richard A. age 76, of Fridley, passed away from natural causes at his home on September 23, 2019. Richard was a teacher in the Columbia Heights School District and retired after 33 years of service. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend and brought happiness to all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his...

David Harris

Sep 22, 2019

David O. Harris, age 85 of Fridley, passed away on Sept 22, 2019. He is welcomed into Heaven by his parents; wife, Jan; and son, Steve. He will be lovingly missed by his 2 daughters; 4 grandchildren; 1 sister; and many friends. David loved traveling internationally and across the US in his antique cars. He was the head of...

LaVonne Olson

Sep 22, 2019

OLSON, (Dupont), LaVonne R., age 91, of Mounds View, passed away on September 22, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Juel Olson; parents, Henry and Myrtle Dupont; brothers, Richard and Hank Dupont; daughter in-law, Cheryl Olson; grandchildren, Dawn, Steve and Jenny Carlson.  She will be deeply missed by her sons, Steven (Theresa) and Mark Olson; grandchildren,...

Dennis Thoreson Sr.

Sep 20, 2019

Thoreson, Dennis Sr, age 72 of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on Sept 20, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Edmund and Dorothy; and sister, Patricia. Survived by sons, Dennis Jr. (Sonia); Troy (Maria), Tim (Lisa) and William; grandchildren, Ciarah, Karissa and Dennis; sister, Debbie Bares; and significant other, Dixie Bower. Memorial service on Sun Oct 6 at 2PM...

LaVerle Wilken

Sep 17, 2019

Wilken, LaVerle M. age 89 of Mounds View

LaVerle Mae Bergh was born on October 6th, 1929 in Brandon MN.  Upon the end of World War II she met the love of her life, Charlie Wilken while playing “taps” on her trumpet to recognize those that sacrificed for our country, and in 1948 they were married.  LaVerle and Charlie...

Sharon Hovorka

Sep 16, 2019

Hovorka, Sharon (Roy), age 77 of Zimmerman, passed away on Sept 16, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Ernie and Vi Roy. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Tom Hovorka; children, Carolyn (Brian) Fennell and Mark Hovorka; grandchildren, Mellina, Marie and Maddy Hovorka; brother, Bud (Judy) Roy; sister-in-law, Christine Olson; nieces and nephews, Tom, Brenda, Katie and Connor; Uncle...

Linda Haley

Sep 15, 2019

HALEY, Linda Lee, age 72, of Minneapolis, passed away on September 15, 2019.  She will be deeply missed by her family.  Arrangements are pending at this time.

Frankie Stevenson

Sep 11, 2019

STEVENSON (Bell), Frankie Mae, age 97, of Arden Hills, MN previously of Des Moines, IA, passed away unexpected at home on September 11, 2019.  She is preceded in death by husband, William M. Stevenson, Jr.; parents, Frank Bell and Sophia (Christ); siblings, Robert, Donna Lou Swenson, Bonnie Carson.    She will be deeply missed by her sons, Thomas Stevenson...

Anna Huehn-Shaw

Sep 11, 2019

Huehn-Shaw, Anna Maria age 57 of Minneapolis, formerly of Princeton.

All services are being handled by Choice Cremation - Fridley, 7398 University Ave. NE, Fridley 763-571-5030.  Please visit our website at www.choicecremation.com for further information.

Carolyn Olson

Sep 10, 2019

Carolyn Olson June 19, 1934 to September 10, 2019 Carolyn was born on June 19th, 1934 in a small town in Upper Michigan. Her parents were Thomas and Martha Jurmu and she was the 6th of 7 children. Carolyn later moved to Duluth, MN where she graduated from high school. She met Paul Olson at Bethel Baptist Church in...

Masako Hankins

Sep 5, 2019

Masako Hankins, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2019 at the age of 94. She departed this life in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. She was affectionately known as “Oba-Chan” by her grandchildren and “Mako” by her friends.

Masako was born March 12th, 1925 in Tokyo Japan, daughter of...

Dr. Donald Johnson

Sep 4, 2019

Johnson, Dr. Donald D. age 89 of Fridley died 9/4/19. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Jean Johnson; his sister, Nancy Hughes; his daughter, Connie Johnson Therens. Don is survived by his wife, JoAnn and his son, Tim; his grandchildren, Andrew Johnson, Bailey Johnson Dunnom, Brian Therens, Scott Therens; great-grandchildren, Sloane, Imogen, Althea Johnson and...

Carl Sime

Sep 3, 2019

Carl O. Sime, age 71 of Blaine, passed away on Sept 3, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Beatrice; and sister, Mary. Survived by sisters, Helen and Lynn; aunt, Ruby; nephews, Troy, Dennis, Tim and William; and many friends and caregivers at REM home and RISE, where he worked and retired after 30 years. Carl enjoyed trips...

Irene Spensley

Sep 2, 2019

Spensley, Irene (Bloch), age 99 of New Brighton, passed away on Sept 2, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Roy; sons, Vincent, Rodger and Jim; grandson, Nicholas; daughter in law, Patty; great great grandson, Bentley; and her siblings. Survived by children, Richard, Marylin and Dennis (Jan); 13 grandchildren; many great and great great grandchildren; daughters in law, Gerrie, Terry...

Luella Fenske

Sep 2, 2019

Fenske, Luella May age 85 of Anoka, formerly of Fridley.  Preceded in death by husband, Delmour; infant son; grandsons, Noah and Timothy; siblings, Ethel Hilton, John Reid, Robert Reid.  Survived by daughters, Debra (Richard) Riedle, Lori (Chris) Gordon; grandchildren, Haley, Nicole, Allison and Thomas.  Funeral service Thursday, September 12th - 10:30 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home,...

James "Jim" Piersiak

Aug 31, 2019

Jim Piersiak, 83, of St. Louis Park, MN, stepped into his Heavenly Leech Lake Resort on August 31st 2019.

Jim was an Auto Mechanic most of his life, and loved nothing more than to fish in his spare time.

Jim is survived by his four children from his previous marriage to Marlene:  James (Deb), Sarah,...

Bernice Ness

Aug 29, 2019

NESS (Hagie), Bernice

Died Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Benedictine Health Center at Innsbruck, New Brighton, MN.

Born in Minneapolis, MN on September 4, 1926.  Preceded in death by parents, John and Mathilda Hagie and husband, Elmo Ness.

Received B.S. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Minnesota.  Was a member of the...

Roy Maki

Aug 29, 2019

Maki, Roy Edward, 94, New Hope, longtime Crystal resident, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 29, 2019.  Roy was born in Minneapolis to Gust and Hilda Maki on February 8, 1925.  His parents were Finnish immigrants, and he was very proud of being an American of Finnish descent.  He lived in the Glenwood Avenue area of Minneapolis until 1965, when...

LaVerne Schmidt

Aug 28, 2019

LaVerne (Ruff) Schmidt, age 95, of Plymouth, MN (formerly of St. Cloud), passed away peacefully on August 28 with family by her side. She is preceded in death by husband, John; sisters Geraldine and Marie; and brothers, Don, Hilary, and William. She is survived by daughters, Barbara (Don), Mary (Scott), and Lenora (Rick); grandchildren, Jeremy (Heather) and Amy (Troy);...

Wallace Schuldt

Aug 21, 2019

Wallace C. Schuldt “Wally”, age 87, of Mounds View, MN passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 with his family by his side. He was a man of great faith and a fierce prayer warrior. His hope was in the grace of God through his savior Jesus Christ. He was deeply devoted to Janet, his wife of 60 years...