Obituaries

Lorraine Beck

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...

Gary Ellestad

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...

Robert Kirwan

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...

Joseph "Joe" Schneider

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...

Ronald Prokop

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...

Arnold Holmberg

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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Donald Davis

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...

Mildred Goettsch

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...

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...