Obituaries
Sharon Georgene Smitten
Aug 12, 2023
Sharon Georgene Ottinger Smitten passed away on August 12, 2023. She was born in Chaska , MN on May 10, 1933. Sharon earned her teaching degree at St. Cloud State University. She was a beauty inside and out as she was Homecoming Queen at St. Cloud State 1953 and Waconia Dairy Days Queen 1955 and represented Waconia for Princess...
Sandra K Shingobe
Aug 8, 2023
Sandy passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 8, 2023. She was the daughter of Dave & Grace Ibach of Anoka MN.
Sandy grew up in Crystal MN and resided in various locations of Anoka County, most notably in Fridley where she was a member of Woodcrest Baptist Church. She was very loving and generous to her family. She was preceded...
Charlotte Fauteck
Aug 8, 2023
Charlotte Carolyn Fauteck (nee Zaeske)
Age 87, passed away on August 8, 2023.
Charlotte Carolyn Zaeske was born in Fargo, North Dakota on May 29th, 1936 to August and Inez (Huesby) Zaeske. She attended rural Walburg School in grades 1st - 5th and grades 6th - 12th in Chaffee, North Dakota. She graduated from Moorhead State University in 1957...
Virgina "Ginny" Steinmetz
Aug 5, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” (Watts) Steinmetz, age 94, died peacefully, on August 5, 2023. Ginny was born November 18, 1928 in Decatur IL, as a child she lived in Monticello, IL and Exeland, WI. She graduated from UW Eau Claire with a teaching degree. She met her husband Jack, while working at Ross’s Teal Lake Lodge in northern Wisconsin. Jack and Ginny were married in...
Robert Hammond
Aug 1, 2023
Robert "Bob" Arthur Hammond, age 69 of Blaine, passed away on August 1st, 2023. Bob is preceded in death by his sons, Robert and Brian; parents, Ralph and Lucille; and siblings, Gary, Patty, Peggy, Betty, John and Timothy. He is survived by his step-son, Bradley Morton; grandson, Jordan; and siblings, Kathy, Mary, Irene and Ralph.
Mass of Christian Burial will...
Beth Torpy
Jul 25, 2023
Beth Ann Torpy
69, of Columbia Heights, MN, passed away on Jul 25. Born on Sept 9 1953 in
Worthington, MN, Beth grew up in Crystal and lived much of her adult life in the Twin Cities and with her sister Lorraine in Isanti. Beth was an avid sports fan, particularly passionate about the Wild and Vikings. Beth also enjoyed...
Vernon Gottwald
Jul 20, 2023
Vernon K. Gottwald
Age 95, life long resident of Fridley, passed away July 20, 2023. He is survived by wife of 70 years, LaDonna; daughters, Susan and Cathy (Al). "Uppie" was a devoted grandfather to Luke, Angela (Mitch), and Kirk (Jaqui) and his four terrific great grandchildren. He proudly served in the Korean war as an army sergeant. He will...
Robert Dale Comer
Jul 20, 2023
COMER, Robert Dale, age 100, of New Brighton, passed away at his home on July 20, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty; siblings, Marvin, Blanche Tepley, Richard. He will be deeply missed by his children, Greg Comer, Kari Jaqua (Scott); favorite granddaughter, Rebecca Johnson (Samuel); many relatives and good friends. Celebration of Life is being...
Patricia Mortenson
Jul 20, 2023
Patricia Maureen Mortenson, of Spring Lake Park, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Edgewood in Blaine. She was 86 years old.
Patricia was born on 11/12/1936 to Cornelius and Flora McNulty in Madison Wisconsin.
Pat was a graduate of Columbia Heights High School, Class of '54. She then began her career at the Social Security Administration and after...
Chhath Oum
Jul 16, 2023
OUM, Chhath, age 76, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on July 16, 2023. She will be deeply missed by her children, Samnang Oum, Jade Medina, Sam Oum; many grandchildren; many other relatives and good friends. Funeral Service 1pm Wednesday July 19, 2023 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley (763-571-1300). Visitation 1230pm-1pm before service.
Patrick Allen Darsow
Jul 15, 2023
Darsow, Patrick Allen age 74 of Anoka passed away on July 15, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids surrounded by his family. Patrick was born on August 21, 1948 in Mpls., MN to proud parents, Douglas & Lillian Darsow. He served in the Army for 3 years and was stationed in Germany.
He was preceded in death by...
Rita Grace Stark
Jul 13, 2023
Rita Stark (nee Kramer), age 94, of Blaine, Mn passed away on July 13, 2023. Rita was born on the Kramer Century farm in rural Seaforth, MN on September 4, 1928.
During her lifetime, she pursued many passions- teaching, singing in the Church Choir, raising a family, and watching her beloved Western movies. Rita was blessed with many...
Susan Sweet
Jul 12, 2023
Susan B. Sweet
Age 76 of Fridley passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. Born to Oliver and Lorraine Beck. She attended Columbia Heights High School, graduating with the Class of '64. Susan worked at Unity Hospital in the business and registration office for 18 years. She dedicated herself to ensuring that patients received the care they needed while offering...
John McCarron
Jul 11, 2023
John McCarron, Age 86 of Blaine, joined his beloved wife Nancy on July 11, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Outside of his career as a Lab Assistant for the U of M, John was a loving husband and family man. He shared a beautiful love story with his beloved wife Nancy for an incredible 57...
Dennis Joseph Wadnizak
Jul 10, 2023
Dennis Joseph Wadnizak, 72, of Spring Lake Park, died July 10, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ione (Pederson) Wadnizak and Joseph B. Wadnizak, and his brother Kenneth Wadnizak. He was survived by siblings: Bruce, Gayla Ellis (Chris), and Julie; his niece, Joy Gonzalez (Larry); and his grandnephew, James Gonzalez. Close to his heart were many...
MaryAnn Gwiazdon
Jul 9, 2023
MaryAnn Gwiazdon, beloved wife, loving mother, passionate traveler, and proud Chicagoan passed away on Sunday, July 9th in Minneapolis, MN. She was 95 years old. Born on May 1, 1928, in Chicago, Il. MaryAnn saw and felt, from her earliest years, the intense anxiety and fear that the Great Depression brought to so many. And it was the intensity of...
Jack Saari
Jul 9, 2023
Jack E. Saari
Age 83 of Mounds View, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023. Jack was a proud United States Air Force Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; and brother, Roy Saari. Survived by his children, Kim (Tim) Acker and Tim (Debbie) Saari; grandchildren, Teresa (Richard) Orpen, Melissa (Scott Hoium) Saari, Allison (Matt)...
Lois Anne Pesall
Jul 2, 2023
Lois Pesall 1937-2023 Lois was born in St Paul MN August 25, 1937. She grew up in Little Canada MN and raised by father, Roman Kush and her mother Marcella. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jerome, son Timothy, brother Steve and her half-sister Donna. She married Jerry on June 1st, 1957, and shortly...
Dolores Govoent
Jun 27, 2023
Age 85, passed away June 27. Preceded in death by her beloved husband John (Sonny) Govoent; parents, Joseph and Florence Suchy; brothers Myron, Robert, Herbert, and Roger Suchy; sister Vivian Savis. After raising her family, Dolores launched a career as a travel agent, where she worked tirelessly to ensure her clients enjoyed their vacations to the fullest. Dolores is survived...
Richard Ellsworth "Andy" Anundson
Jun 27, 2023
Richard was born on July 22, 1937 in Ferryville, WI to Vernon and Selma Anundson. Richard graduated from Desoto High School in 1955, where he met the love of his life, Margaret, and future wife of 64 years. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the Navy and served as an aircraft mechanic until 1957. Following an honorable discharge from...
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