Obituaries

Lawrence"Larry" Bendel

May 2, 2019

Larry Bendel, age78 passed away May 2nd with his loving wife and daughters by his side. Larry will be remembered for his sharp wit, playful humor, and unwavering dedication to his family.  After a 30 year career with Ford, Larry enjoyed a retirement filled with baking, watching the Twins, and volunteering with AARP.  But above everything else, he valued...

David Kriesel

May 2, 2019

Kriesel, David Lewis age 67 of Fridley, passed away suddenly on May 2. Preceded in death by parents, Claire and Florence; brother, Dan; sister, Deb. Survived by son, Mark Kriesel; daughter, Erin Kriesel Siegfried; adoring grandchildren, Marissa, Kyree and Kadin; sister, Holly; and brothers, Steve, Scott and Ed. Dave's fun-loving spirit will be missed by all who knew him....

Rita Jurek

May 1, 2019

Jurek, Rita C. age 88 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, Valentine; grandson, Preston Ryan; 12 brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Sharon (Lyle) Solberg; Thomas Jurek; Barbara (Thomas) Ryan; grandchildren, Leigh (Jason) Bredenberg, Paula Solberg  & fiancé, Todd Cavanaugh, Sarah (Daniel) Casper, Nolan (Angie) Ryan, Emily (Eric) Molitor, Zachary Jurek, Elizabeth Jurek; grandchildren, Jordyn Bredenberg, Gabriel, Claire...

Daniel Seekamp

May 1, 2019

Seekamp, Daniel (Dan) John, age 57 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by niece, Emma Boerner; survived by loving wife, Diane; parents, Ron & Mary Seekamp;  children, Brian (Kelly) Dehnel, David (Sara) Dehnel, Ben (Julie) Erickson, Amy (Brian) Gross; sisters, Laurie (Dale) Sanderson, Linda (Dan) Hahn, Lisa (Matt) Boerner; grandchildren, Haley, Tyler, Brenna, Aria & Dustin.  Memorial Service Wed. May 8,...

Glen Johnson

Apr 30, 2019

Glen Omar Johnson, 84 of Pharr, TX, succumbed to complications from cancer at the Edenbrook nursing home in Edina, MN surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Glen was born in Duluth, MN and grew up in St. Paul, MN. He studied music at Hamline University and received his Master’s degree at VanderCook College of...

Jenny Audette

Apr 27, 2019

Jenny Audette, age 90 of Fridley, passed away on April 27, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard and infant grandson, Justin. She will be deeply missed by her children, Greg (Sue), Brad (Mary), Denise (Dale) Anderson, Doug (Teresa); grandchildren, Adam, Elizabeth, Nichole, Travis, Julie, Kristie, Jason, Amy, Steven; 13...

Jane Leitheiser

Apr 24, 2019

Jane E. Leitheiser, age 60, of Stanchfield, MN, died April 24, 2019 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Preceded in death by her father, Robert Ellis; siblings, Robert Jason and Catherine. Survived by her husband, William Leitheiser; daughter, Anastacia Ryan; grandchildren, Nathan, MaKaylah, KhaliAna and Leonardo.

Memorial Gathering 2 - 5 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2019...

Greg Nordin

Apr 24, 2019

Greg Lane Nordin, age 54 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by father, Rueben "Bud" Nordin; ; niece, Danielle Nordin; Survived by loving mother, Donna Nordin ; brother, Allan Nordin; sister, Nancy (Paul) Buerkle; nephew, Matthew (Lauren) Buerkle; niece, Andrea (Robby) Remington;  grand nephew & nieces, Easton Buerkle, Brenna Buerkle, Riley Remington.   Memorial service Tues,11 AM at St. Philips Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy. 65 NE.,...

Angelique Gaudette

Apr 24, 2019

Angelique Joy Gaudette (nee Ciesielski), age 45, of Blaine, Minnesota, joined the Heavenly Angels on April 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Steve and grandparents. Angelique graduated from Blaine High School class of 1991 and was a Blaine Bengalette. She was CMA in Pediatrics at Children's Hospital and her family was her everything. Survived by...

Frank Giampaolo

Apr 20, 2019

Frank Michael Giampaolo, was born September 15, 1938.  He was baptized into the family of Christ on October 23, 1938.  He confirmed his faith in the Triune God on October 31, 1954.

Frank joined the US Army (Tank Command) in 1957 and was honorably discharged in 1959.  Upon leaving the military, he was...

Lillian Rozek

Apr 19, 2019

Rozek, Lillian M. age 89 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, George; daughter, Sandra Wadzink. Survived by daughters, Mary Jo, Jeanne (Karl) Aske; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Craig Wadzink. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 AM with visitation one hour prior at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4030 Jackson St. NE, Columbia Heights. Interment St. John's Cemetery....

Gary Bolander Jr.

Apr 18, 2019

Gary Bolander Jr., age 56, of Columbia Heights, passed away on April 18th, 2019.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gary Bolander Sr. and Julie.

He is survived by, Denise; children, Brittany (Andrew) and Brady; grandchildren, Waylon and Audrey; siblings, Susan (Eric Olberg), Jody (Steve) Clarke;...

John Rotondo

Apr 14, 2019

John Rotondo was born in Chicago, IL on September 6, 1931 and passed away on April 14, 2019 at the age of 87 in Blaine, MN. John worked for Honeywell at the NE Mpls. Plant. He was active with square dancing, volunteering and being a “Mc Guyver”.  There wasn’t a problem he couldn’t fix and he loved the challenge....

Kenneth Johnson

Apr 14, 2019

Kenneth R. Johnson, age 90, of Mounds View passed away on Sunday, April 14 with family at his side.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosanne; and grandson, Jesse Kaehn. He will be deeply missed by children, Kevin (Lynn) Johnson and Kathy Kaehn; granddaughter, Chantelle (Chris) Scanlon; great granddaughters, Callie...

Houston Johnson

Apr 14, 2019

Houston Randall Johnson, age 63, of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019. No formal services are scheduled at this time.

Lloyd Faymoville

Apr 12, 2019

Faymoville, Lloyd J. age 89 of Mounds View. Preceded in death by wife, Donna; 4 sisters; 1 brother. Survived by special friend, Zelda McClellan; son, Michael (Judy) Faymoville,; Daughter, Linda (Gary) Johnson; stepsons, Michael (Lynda) Craig, Patrick (Susan) Craig; 10 grandchildren; many great & great-great-grandchildren.  Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM and also one hour prior to  Funeral Service on Thursday...

Gerald Tesch

Apr 11, 2019

Gerald Wayne Tesch, age 87, of Fridley, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by wife, Judy; mother of his children, Julia; parents, Carl & Florence; siblings, Phyillis, Lloyd & Lowell. Gerald is survived by daughters, Cindy (Jim) Senftner & Linda (David) Schrupp; sisters, Grace, Jane, Elaine, Iila & Carol; brothers, Jim,...

Virgil Blake

Apr 8, 2019

Virgil William Blake, of Maple Grove, passed away on April 8, 2019. He was 84 years old.

Survived by wife, Laura; children, Danny (Eileen), Paul (Kate), and Sarah (Jeanette); grandchildren, Jeanette, Jillian, and Oliver; other loving family and friends.

Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April...

James Schroeder

Apr 8, 2019

Schroeder, James (Jim), Age 79, of Aitkin, MN went to be with his Lord on April 8, 2019. Originally from Morris, MN.

Jim worked at Graco Inc. for almost 39 years, and was very proud to say he was a Graco Retiree.

Jim is preceded in death by parents...

Scott Benefield

Apr 4, 2019

Scott Benefield, a Army Veteran who served 3 years in Viet Nam, was 74 years old when he passed away on April 4th at the Mpls. VA Hospital.  A graduate of Big Lake High School & St Cloud Technical College, Scott had a myriad of careers that ranged from optics, railroad technician, plumber, injection molder, & computer operator.  Scott loved music,...