Obituaries

Jacqueline Bona

Jul 21, 2018

Jacqueline Kay (Cossette) Bona

Jacque, age 60 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018 in her home among the loving presence of her family. She was preceded in death by her father Clayton (Bo) Cossette and survived by her mother Cozette Cosette; husband Brian; sons John (Leah), David (Donnita), Matthew (Margaret), Stephen, and Brian Jr....

Reuel Summers

Jul 20, 2018

Reuel "Bud" Summers, age 91, of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018. Bud leaves behind his loving wife, Evelyn Jean; children, Nancy (Ken) Houser and Steve (Sharon) Summers; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Bud was born to Reuel and Edna in rural Nebraska on August 27, 1926; and...

Linda Bolf

Jul 20, 2018

Linda Bolf, age 69, of Fridley passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 20, 2018.

She will be deeply missed by her husband, George; and stepsons, Alan and Aric.

Irene Reed

Jul 19, 2018

Irene Edna Reed (Flor), age 91, of Circle Pines passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 19, 2018. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lewis; parents, Michael and Adele Flor; son, Brian; and other dear loved ones. Irene is survived by her children, Barb (Stu), Lois, Bruce (Patty), Leslie (Debbie), Laurie, Betsy, Lonny (Penny), Bonnie...

William Ekstrom

Jul 15, 2018

William “Bill” Ekstrom, age 71, of Fridley/Blaine passed away peacefully on July 15 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by wife, Nicky; and parents, Herbert and Alice Ekstrom. Bill is survived by loving wife, Sue; children, Pete (Gina), Mandy, Aaron, Susie, and Sarah (Dustin); and grandchildren, James (Samantha), John, Joe, Lizzie, Ben, and...

Bernadette Bovy

Jul 14, 2018

Bernadette Ann Bovy “Bernie” age 84. A 54 year resident of Fridley passed away on July 14, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

Bernie was born on May 7, 1934 to Felix and Mathilda (Zwak) Skwira , in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  She grew up on the family dairy farm as one of 16 children.   She...

Robert Dorner

Jul 13, 2018

Dorner, Robert Frank, age 80 of Lindstrom.  Preceded in death by parents, Mildred and Frank Dorner; son, Ronald; wives, Donna and Cathy.  Survived by daughter, Debra Ann O’Connell; sons, Michael (Judy) Dorner, Robert (Pam) Dorner, Donald Dorner, Michael (Mickey) McMullen; companion, Patricia Carlson; sisters, Mary Ann (Frank) Pankonin, Frances (Joe) Knollmaier; also many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces,...

Diana Martinez

Jul 10, 2018

No services scheduled at this time.

Jeffrey Petersen

Jul 10, 2018

Jeff will be deeply missed by his loving wife, partner and rock of 31 years, Monica; parents, Pete and Maureen; brother Greg (Kelli); nephew Jacob; niece Lilyana; uncle Larry Bonaventura; aunt, Marlyce Hoffman; cousins, Mike (Annette), Catherine, Caroline Bonaventura, Suzanne (Jim) Ducharme, Matt (Laurie) Hoffman, Brad (Angie) Hoffman, Jennifer Jacobsen, other family members and many friends.

Memorial...

Harry Messick

Jul 9, 2018

Harry James Messick, 82, passed into eternal rest on July 9, 2018.

Harry was preceded in death by parents Captain Harry Joseph Messick, USN Retired, and Stella Piascik Messick, and grandson, Kyle Andrew Larson (age 21).

Harry was born in New London, CT on Mar. 23, 1936 and spent his childhood in Key West, FL...

Linda McNair

Jul 6, 2018

NcNair, Linda K. "Kate" age 83 of St. Anthony.  Preceded in death by husband, Clifford; son, Cameron.  Survived by son, Colin (Kim) McNair; grandchildren, Braden (Morgan), Conner, Abigail and Evan; sister, Janice Brailo; niece, Deborah Vercammen.  Memorial services are pending.

Jason Lynch

Jul 3, 2018

Jason Lynch, 43, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Two Harbors and Grand Marais, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Abbott-Northwestern Heart Hospital in Minneapolis after a long battle with heart disease. He was born on October 4, 1974 to Kevin and Lori (Schiller) Lynch in Two Harbors, where he grew up graduating in the Class of 1993.  Jason first worked...

Betty Miller

Jul 3, 2018

Betty Lou (Monson) Miller went to meet her heavenly Father peacefully on July 3, 2018 in St. Paul, MN.  Betty was born on July 4th, 1934 in Cooperstown, ND to Margaret & Melfred Monson. Betty was the   oldest of seven children and spent her younger years playing and helping on the farm.  Growing up Betty was an avid...

Berdell Schmidt

Jun 29, 2018

Berdell Audrey Schmidt, age 91, of Columbia Heights passed away June 29, 2018 of natural causes. Born in 1927 and raised in Wabasso, MN.

She is preceded in death by loving husband, Ronald; parents, Ruby and Mayme Druck; siblings, Fern Gemlo, Raymond Druck, Genevieve Stokes, Fadlyce Earsom; and her beloved cat, Sadie. Berdell...

James Brown

Jun 28, 2018

James "Jim" Allen Brown, age 67, of Mounds View, MN, passed away surrounded by family on June 28, 2018. Jim was known for his grand smile, sense of humor and amazing mustache. Preceded in death by son, Ben; parents, Stanley and Faye; niece Maryann. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife, Sovitchea; daughter, Susie (Torry); beloved grandson, Jordan;...

Muriel Kelsey

Jun 23, 2018

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to our loving mom, Muriel Kelsey (nee Mullen), age 95, of Chaska, formerly of Fridley, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2018.  We find comfort knowing she is reunited with our dad, Robert Sr.; infant son; brothers, Raymond and Leo Mullen; and other Mullen and Kelsey family members and friends who have...

Clyde Godfrey

Jun 22, 2018

Godfrey, Clyde E. "Rusty" age 74 of Blaine. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Carolyn "Punky"; daughters, Tamera (Richard) Kopka, Tonya (Michael) Olson; grandchildren, Michael Olson (Reilly Sholdt), Austin (Sara) Kopka, Anthony Kopka (Ingrid Cardona), Mackenzie Olson (Brandon Kerrick); great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Bentley and Fletcher Kopka. Memorial service Saturday June 30th, 2018 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior...

Murlyne Beck

Jun 17, 2018

Beck, Murlyne M. (Flannery) Age 79 of Columbia Heights, passed away June 17, 2018. Private Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles Beck Sr, children Cheryl (Denny), Charles Jr. (Janine), Kelly (Gerald) and many dearly loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent...

Lisa Mcrae-Wasserman

Jun 14, 2018

Lisa Mcrae-Wasserman, age 61, of Fridley, MN. Lisa was born on May 14, 1957 in Fargo, ND to Virginia and Donley Mcrae. In 1989 she married Alvin Wasserman in Minneapolis, MN. She loved singing, music and played both piano and bass. Lisa enjoyed sports and reading. She was a very smart woman with a big heart and loved spending time...

Phyllis Heutmaker

Jun 11, 2018

Heutmaker, Phyllis age 82, of Fridley, passed away on June 11, 2018  after a valiant nine-year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Clara Eiden, brother Maurice “Maury” Eiden (Dalys Jean), sisters Mary-Ann Wodnick (Jim), and Marge Woychick (John), husband Herschel Heutmaker. Survived by children Michael (Pam), Sandy (Bruce), Norman, and Brent; grandchildren, Chris, Andy (Stephanie), Rachel...