Obituaries

Joseph Bellanger

Joseph Bellanger

Jun 27, 2017

Joseph Allan Bellanger, age 75, of Blaine, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Joe was in the military stationed in Bad Kissingen, Germany from 1960-1963. He majored in history at Bemidji State University. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aloyious and Isabelle (Shaugabay) Bellanger; siblings, Barbara Mae Hauck (Olson), Servallus(Sonny) John Bellanger, Robert Clyde Blue, Robert James...

Eleanor Carlson

Eleanor Carlson

Jun 27, 2017

Eleanor was born on March 22, 1934 in Pine City, MN. She was one of six children, Carl (JoAnn), Delphine (Edward), Johanne, Donny (Verlys) and Lenny born to Nick and Caroline Stoffel. She graduated high school in 1951. Shortly after graduation, Eleanor moved to the Cities where she became a bank teller. She also worked in manufacturing for various companies....

Pat Marcella

Pat Marcella

Jun 26, 2017

Pat Marcella, age 88 of Rogers, passed away June 25, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Marge; parents; brothers, Joe and Sam; and sister Theresa. Survived by brother Tony; sister, Jane; and many nieces and nephews. Pat was a proud veteran and will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on July 6th, 2017, 11:45AM, Lane #3. Graveside...

Raymond Ondov

Raymond Ondov

Jun 22, 2017

Raymond B. Ondov, age 90, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Thursday June 22, 2017 in Hamilton, Montana. He was one of ten children. He was born August 30th, 1926. The family lived on a farm near Litchfield, Minnesota which was lost because of the 1930's economic depression. The family then moved to Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota. When WWII began Ray...

Patricia Bautch

Patricia Bautch

Jun 21, 2017

Bautch, Patricia Kathryn, age 83 of NE Mpls. Our loving mother, sister, and friend peacefully slipped away on June 21, 2017. She was born on December 27, 1933 in Gilman, MN to Ben and Esther Niedzielski. She was a proud graduate of St. Francis High School in Little Falls, MN. Preceded in death by parents, husband Raymond; son John, brother...

Geraldine Young

Geraldine Young

Jun 20, 2017

On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Gerri Young passed away peacefully at her home in Fridley, MN after a year long battle with colon cancer. Regardless of what Gerri was to you... wife, mom, grandma, friend, you will remember her for her patience, kindness, love for all, hilarious laugh, and optimism. She will be missed by her husband: Jack Young, her...

Lucille Wright

Lucille Wright

Jun 19, 2017

Wright, Lucille M. age 88 of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, Morris; siblings, Anne Keith, Emil Hansen, Marie Landberg, Lorraine Kappers. Survived by sons, Russell (Dianne), Wayne (Diana), David (Carol); grandchildren, Cole, Dalton, Chad and Erica Wright; other relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday 6/24/17 with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65...

Esther Sautter

Esther Sautter

Jun 17, 2017

Preceded in death by parents; husband, Maynard; son, Martin; sisters, Florence Hanson, Irene Bonzer & Eleanor Reints. Survived by daughters, Stephanie (John) Stark, Dr. Cia Sautter; sister, Adelheid Zurcher; granddaughters, Margretta & Katherine Stark. Funeral service Monday June 26, 11 AM at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Rd. H2, Mounds View. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. Interment...

Kenneth Hentges

Kenneth Hentges

Jun 16, 2017

Kenneth E. Hentges, age 81, of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2017. Kenny was born and raised in Columbia Heights and was the number one fan of his hometown. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need, always willing to offer his opinion whether...

Douglas Felsing

Douglas Felsing

Jun 16, 2017

Douglas Felsing, passed away on June 16th, 2017. Funeral gathering from 11:30 -12:30PM on Monday, July 10th at Miller Funeral Home in Fridley. Interment at 1:45 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, July 10, 2017 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Burial Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue South...

Leona Dayon

Leona Dayon

Jun 16, 2017

Born December 7th 1930 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Martha and Frank Roth and passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Martha and Frank, brothers Allister, Jerome and Quentin and sisters Ardelle and Maxine. Leona is survived by her loving husband Roy, daughters Lynn Ritchie (Dennis), Denise Dayon, Renee...

Dennis Smolich

Dennis Smolich

Jun 15, 2017

Dennis John Smolich, age 76, of Fridley, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester (Martha) Smolich & son, Baby Boy Smolich. Dennis is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Smolich; children, Jackie (Duane) Shoebridge & Bob (Biana) Smolich; siblings, Diane (Matt) Thompson, Sandra (Kenneth) Erickson; grandchildren, Ian, William &...

Robert Fleek

Robert Fleek

Jun 14, 2017

Robert Bob Fleek, Age 80 of Brooklyn Park, passed away June 14, 2017. Preceded in death by wife Beverly. Survived by sons, Mark (SanDee), Craig (Lisa), Jeff (Julie); grandchildren, Christopher (Stephanie), Carissa, Tyler, Ryan, Emily, Brad, Jordan and Brianna; great grandchildren, Braden and Riley. Bob was a longtime elevator repairman in Minneapolis. He was always generous with his family and...

Ryan Fick

Ryan Fick

Jun 14, 2017

Fick, Ryan E, age 42 of Fridley. Passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Lynn; and sister Leah. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Arlene & David Linton; grandparents, Bill & Hazel Linton; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Ryan had a good heart and will be missed by all...

Herbert Pearson

Herbert Pearson

Jun 13, 2017

Herbert Peter Pearson was born 12/10/30 and his parents were Signe Albertina Carlson and Peter Runbeck Pearson. When Herbert was four years old his father died and his mother raised him alone in Cannon Falls. Herbert graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1948 and was active in the drama club. At the age of 17, he attempted to join...

Kenneth Reinking

Kenneth Reinking

Jun 12, 2017

Reinking, Kenneth George, age 71 of Columbia Heights. Member of Pipefitters Union 539 and Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Donald & Regina (Schumacher) Reinking; father in law, Joseph Fitzgerald; survived by wife of 40 years, Jackie; mother in law, Marian B. Fitzgerald; sister & brother in law Karen & David Melanson; nieces, Colleen (Bruce) Bursch, Kathy (Kevin) Smith,...

Joyce Dacko

Joyce Dacko

Jun 12, 2017

Joyce Elaine Dacko, age 89, of Fridley, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dacko & sister, Beverly Fern. Joyce is survived by her children, Dianne (Phillip) Yutko & Mark (Kathy) Dacko; brother, Warren Berg (Carol Landkamer); 2 grandchildren, Dan (Stacy) Dacko and Kelly (Brian) Buffington and 7 great-grandchildren. A time...

Beverly Cherry

Beverly Cherry

Jun 10, 2017

Beverly Ann Cherry, age 68, of Hilltop, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 16, 2017, at Mound Cemetery, 3515 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 55430. Cemetery Mound Cemetery 3515 69th Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Friday, June 16, 2017 11:00 AM

Joanne Ranem

Joanne Ranem

Jun 6, 2017

Ranem, Joanne L. age 80 of Fridley, Minnesota went to be with her husband, Ronald Ranem on June 6th, at 9:43 am after a brief battle with cancer. She was with family when she passed. Joanne was born July 12th, 1936 to Ralph and Lydia Pineur of Faribault. She had one brother, Gerald (Athea) Pineur. She moved to Minneapolis just...

Russell Welton

Russell Welton

Jun 5, 2017

Russell John Welton "Rusty Jones", age 68 of Fridley, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2017. He was a Marine and a Proud Veteran with three hearts, two of them purple. Survived by his loving dogs, Billy and Brew; daughters, Susan (Lucas) and Nicole; 2 grandchildren, Robert and Gwendolyn; and 6 siblings. Burial will be held at Fort Snelling with...