Obituaries

Adele Swanson

Jun 2, 2018

Adele Marie Swanson was born on August 14, 1925 to George and Elsie (Pfarr) Spangenberg in Hibbing, Minnesota.  She attended the Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1943.  After graduation, she traveled to Minneapolis to look for work.  It is there she met Carl J. Swanson in January of 1944.  On July 7, 1944 they were...

Ruth Blazei

Jun 1, 2018

Ruth Blazei, of Columbia Heights, died at the age of 93.  She was a long-time parishioner and volunteer at Immaculate Conception Church.  Ruth impressed many with her patient, matriarchal leadership of a very large and growing family who surrounded her often throughout her life. Ruth was also well known for her dry sense of humor and quick-witted responses,...

Joyce Knutsen

May 30, 2018

Joyce Marie Knutsen, age 92 of Fridley, MN, went home to be with the lord on May 30th, 2018.  She was preceded in death by husbands, Gordon Knutsen, and James Lehn; son Reed Knutsen Sr.; brothers Carlton Reitan and David Reitan; and step-father Ewald Spletter.  She is survived by son, Paul Knutsen of Fridley; daughter-in-law, Denice Knutsen of White...

Betty Jo Huber

May 30, 2018

Betty Jo M. Huber, age 65 of NE Mpls.  Survived by her soul mate, best friend and love of her life, Gary; daughters, Courtney, Lindsey, and Whitney; sister Valerie Bruce; niece Karen (Fred) Zack; nephew Kent (Lorie) and family.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to www.timetofly.chilldrenscancer.org  in care of The Laura League.  Always caring for others,...

James "Jim" Vertin

May 27, 2018

James Joseph (“Jim”) Vertin, 74, died on Sunday, May 27, 2018, in Minneapolis, MN after a two-year struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN with a prayer service at 7:00 pm followed by personal reflections.  Mass of Christian Burial will...

Marillyn Goolsbee

May 27, 2018

Goolsbee, (Holm) Marillyn E., age 95 of Golden Valley.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Bill, siblings and a host of friends.  Loved by daughter, Bertie Lynn (Tom) Kraft; sons, Gary (Dianne) Goolsbee, Bill (Andi) Goolsbee;  grandchildren,  Joel (Becky) Kraft, Dan (Heather) Kraft, Josh (Amy) Goolsbee, Allison (Joe) Rohloff; great grandchildren, Lydia & Ben Kraft, Sadie & Peter Kraft,...

Rosemary Malikowski

May 24, 2018

Malikowski, Rosemary D. age 61 of Brooklyn Park. Survived by loving husband, Lonnie; daughter, Missy (Tom) Flesher; son, Matt; granddaughter, McKenna; mother, Agnes Haller; sister, Jan Haller; other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 11 AM with visitation two hours prior at the Church of St. William's, 6120 5th St. NE, Fridley, MN. In lieu of flowers,...

Linnea Johnson

May 23, 2018

Johnson (Sandberg), Linnea Margaret,  age 87 of Golden Valley.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Rev. Earl Johnson; brother, Roland & daughter Kathleen.  Survived by children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Memorial service Sun. June 3rd, 3 PM at Covenant Village Fellowship Center, 5800 St. Croix Av. N., Golden Valley.  Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s  Association or Covenant Benevolence...

Elizabeth Tuey

May 22, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty”  R. Tuey, age 93, of Spring Lake Park, MN died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 while surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert A. Tuey; parents, Frank La Belle and Rose Johnson; brothers, William La Belle, Wilfred La Belle, Clifford La Belle; and son, William Tuey...

William "Bill" Oneson

May 21, 2018

Private Family services are planned for William "Bill" Oneson age 57 of Osseo.

Anthony "Tony" Chilstrom

May 20, 2018

Loving Son & Brother

Anthony "Tony" L. Chilstrom, age 27, of Cedar, MN, died tragically on May 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mercedes Baker, Roger Baker and Loren Chilstrom. Tony was a loving, caring, hard working person. He enjoyed music, going to concerts and festivals and being outdoors. He had a knack...

Michael Olsen

May 19, 2018

Michael J Olsen, Age 69, of Fridley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on 5/19/2018.

Preceded in death by father Wesley Olsen: Survived by loving wife and soulmate of 34 years, Janet; children, Gary Olsen; mother, Rita Olsen; sisters in law, Melanie Mammen, Jodi (Bob) Dondelinger, Valerie (Glenn) Boche; sisters Barb...

Naomi Pollock

May 19, 2018

Naomi Faye Pollock, age 83, of Staples passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Paraphrased from Naomi’s own writing:

Naomi Faye was born on August 11, 1934 to Donald and Anice Lilly on her grandparents’ farm by Staples. They lived in a little...

Marilyn Boe

May 18, 2018

Marilyn Janet (Rogers) Boe, age 82 of Fridley, Minn., formerly of International Falls, passed peacefully on May 18, 2018 from cancer while surrounded by family. Marilyn cherished time with her loving family and many friends, who already miss her lively spirit and playful sense of humor. Preceded in death by her husband Lowell Boe, son Edward Boe and granddaughter, Amy Boe. Survived by her siblings...

Doris Wallentine

May 18, 2018

Obituary pending.

Doris Wallentine

May 18, 2018

Wallentine,(Knight) Doris P., age 97 of New Brighton. Passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2018.   Preceded in death by late husband,  Bob Dahl and first husband,Gordon Wallentine ; parents Ed & Olga Knight,  son, David Wallentine ; sister Lois Musikov; brother Donald.  She will be missed by daughter, Bonnie (Randall) Clementson;  grandchildren , Scott (Emily), Jay, Tim,...

Robert Lubker

May 18, 2018

Lubker, Robert A. age 59 of Rogers. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Hilda Lubker; brothers, Carl and Richard Lubker.  Survived by loving wife of 25 years, Brenda; sister, Carolyn Lubker; brother, David (Mary) Lubker; faithful companion, Magic; many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Thursday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy...

Sandra Storkson

May 17, 2018

Storkson, Sandra (NEE Fosse) of Blaine, MN passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2018 at the age of 73.  Treasured mother of Lisa Storkson (Brandon McBride).  Adored special friend of Edward Karn.  Sandra is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim and her parents, Clarence and Florence Fosse.  She was the cherished sister of John (Karen) Fosse and...

Rodney Radtke

May 16, 2018

Rodney Lee Radtke was born on September 6, 1955 in Bertha, Minnesota, the son of Edwin and Bonnie (Apelgrain).  He was baptized at Oak Hill church in Osakis and grew up in rural Long Prairie.  In 1967 the family moved from the farm to Mounds View area and in 1969 moved to Blaine.  He was confirmed at Messiah Lutheran...

William Pipes

May 16, 2018

Pipes, William C. age 52 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Ronald and Mary Pipes. Survived by children, Tiffany Dickens, Brittany, Briana, Takota Pipes, Colton Gowan; grandchildren, Francis, Ryder, Kyson, Kinston, Ava, Nova, Kyrie; siblings, Tom, Laura, Maureen, Susan, Janet, Jim, and David Pipes; other relatives and friends. Memorial service, Saturday 2:00 P.M. with visitation one hour prior at...