Obituaries

Geraldine Berg

Geraldine Berg

Aug 22, 2017

Geraldine “Gerrie” Berg, age 83, of Fridley, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; parents, Raymond & Vivian; sisters, Elaine & Carol. Gerrie is survived by her children, Brian (Gloria) & Kevin (Lisa); grandsons, Jeremy, Thomas & Matthew; sister, Dee as well as many other loving family and friends. Gerrie was...

Lance Nelson

Lance Nelson

Aug 20, 2017

Lance LeRoy Nelson, age 78 of Blaine went to be with the Lord on Aug 20, 2017. Preceded in death by parents. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Gloria; daughters, Jean Estenson, Laura Bell, Sarah (Bryon) Mueller; son Brian (Beth) Nelson; grandsons, Marc, Chad, Eli, Arlo; granddaughters, Marie (Tyler), Michelle, Sophie; great granddaughter, Elodie;...

Bruce Richart

Bruce Richart

Aug 17, 2017

Richart, Bruce H. age 53 of Brooklyn Park. Preceded in death by father, Robert "Bubbert". Survived by the love of his life, Connie Walerius; mother, Judith Richart; brothers, Bill (Suzzie), Scott (Kae), Corey "Bronco" (Brandi); many nieces and nephews and more friends than you could shake a stick at. A celebration of Bruce's life will be held Tuesday 4 PM...

Josephine Davitt

Josephine Davitt

Aug 16, 2017

JOSEPHINE ELIZABETH DAVITT Josephine (Jo) Elizabeth Oltman was born at home on July 13, 1929 near Fairmont, Minnesota---the second of four children born to Fritz and Sophie Oltman. She grew up in Amboy and later Vernon Center, in southwestern Minnesota. Jo taught Sunday School and helped out on the farm. She graduated from Garden City High School and became a...

Samuel Dalberg

Samuel Dalberg

Aug 15, 2017

Sam was born April 2, 1924 at home in Stratton, Ontario to Signe & Carl Dalberg and they named Carl Samuel after his father and grandfather. It wasn’t until he registered for the U.S. Draft that he chose the name Samuel Carl, since he had always been known as Sam. He was the 1st child of a family that grew...

Genevieve Johnson

Genevieve Johnson

Aug 10, 2017

Genevieve E. Johnson age 96, of Spring Lake Park, passed away Aug 10, 2017. Preceded in death by husband Arnold Sr.; daughter, Alice Borofka; mother, father, and siblings. Survived by son, Arnie (Eileen) Johnson; daughter, Kim (Wayne) Anthenat; son-in-law, Alvin Borofka; grandchildren, Anita (Dean) Forrest, Jim Johnson, Tarina (Eric) Shade, Jennifer Anthenat and Stephanie (Mike) Eastes; great-grandchildren, Drew Forrest, Nathan...

Judi Barta

Judi Barta

Aug 9, 2017

Judith Ann Barta, age 68, of Burnsville, Minnesota passed away on August 9, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Florence. Judith is survived by her son, Troy (Angela); grandchildren, Regan, Kaitlyn, Carson, Luke and Morgan; siblings, Beverly and James. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM, on Friday, August 18, 2017, at...

Donald Grover

Donald Grover

Aug 8, 2017

Donald “Bill” William Grover, 91, of Blaine, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on August 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Pat and daughter, Colette; brothers, John, Ray and Dick; sister, Geri. Donald is survived by his children, Michele (Tom), Maurice (Gina), Danielle (Tony) and Noel (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Dominic (Laura), Maxwell, Makenzie,...

Timothy Kondrick

Timothy Kondrick

Aug 1, 2017

Kondrick, Timothy L. age 71 of Brooklyn Park. Passed away peacefully at home on August 1st with his loving wife by his side after a brave and courageous fight against cancer. He is survived by his wife, Nadine; special niece/daughter, DJ Debra Janell Dusan Johnson; sisters, Laurel Jean & Maureen; brother, David (Mary); in-laws, Judy, Margie, Jim (Pam), Julie (Randy),...

Jordis Mittelstadt

Jordis Mittelstadt

Aug 1, 2017

Jordis Ann Mittelstadt (Steenson) 87, of Fridley, passed away on August 1, 2017. Preceded in death by husband Donald and infant son. She is survived by her son John (Sylvia), daughters Dayle and Dana (Peter), 6 beloved grandchildren and 4 cherished great-grandchildren. Jordis was an active member of the Republican party, Women’s Club, League of Women Voters, Aquatennial Committee, and...

Judy Sankey

Judy Sankey

Jul 25, 2017

Sankey, Judy Marie, age 67 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully at home on July 25th after a valiant battle with lung cancer leaving behind the love of her life Robert Sankey of 48 years and her children; Natalie Leach (Joel), Jeremy (Deana), Stephanie (Jerry), Heather (Mike) and grandchildren Isaiah, Jenna, Tate, Emma & Tommy. Preceded in death by parents, Conrad...

Cathryn Hawley

Cathryn Hawley

Jul 25, 2017

Cathryn Corrine Hawley, age 75 of Spring Lake Park, was born on 11/19/1941 and raised in Windom, MN. There she met and married her husband, Lyle, and eventually moved to Spring Lake Park, MN. She worked for many years in the kitchens at Spring Lake Park Schools and Unity Hospital. She most recently lived at White Pine Senior Living in...

Darlene Friedland

Darlene Friedland

Jul 19, 2017

Darlene Adella Friedland, age 94, of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter; two sisters; one brother; and grandson, Brian Kuiper. Darlene is survived by her children, Bill (Karla Erickson) Friedland, and Judy (Tony) John; grandchild, Amy (Mark) Haughn; great grandchildren, Jacklynn Haughn, Devin Haughn, Taylor...

Joanne Sorum

Joanne Sorum

Jul 19, 2017

Sorum, Joanne V. of Coon Rapids, MN., died peacefully on July 19, 2017 at Mercy Hospital. Joanne is survived by her husband Marlin; son Scott; daughter Julie; grandchildren, Emily, Anika, Keegan, and Kamryn; as well as many relatives. Prior to her retirement, Joanne was employed as a paraprofessional in the Mounds View School System. While working in the Mounds View...

Donald Wolf

Donald Wolf

Jul 19, 2017

Donald Michael Wolf, 73, passed away after a 7 month battle with lung cancer on July 19, 2017. The fifth of ten children, Don was born to Joe and Helen Wolf on June 16, 1944 in Linton, North Dakota. Don grew up on the family farm in Linton. Don married Elaine Simon on November 22, 1969 in Buckman, MN. The...

Veronica Morgel

Veronica Morgel

Jul 14, 2017

Veronica Morgel, (Ostendorf), age 95, of Minneapolis. Born: May, 11, 1922 in St Francis, MN (Stearns Co.). Found peace and tranquility on July 14, 2017. Vern was humorous, loved to dance, play slots, generous and compassionate who brought smiles to all. Survived by daughter, Kathy Mills; sons, Robert Morgal & Kevin Morgel; 4 granddaughters; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Larry (Phyllis) Ostendorf....

Stanley Selin

Stanley Selin

Jul 14, 2017

Stanley Arnold Selin passed away on July 14, 2017 in Minnesota at the age of 88. Stanley is survived by his wife, Meradie; his sons, Alan and wife Oanh, David and wife Rachel, and Jonathan; his grandchildren, William, Andrew and wife Erin, Therese, Steven, and Amanda. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Ethel and Arnold, as...

Joyce Green

Joyce Green

Jul 12, 2017

Green, Joyce Ione, age 82, formerly of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, George; survived by children, Michael (Debra) Green, Lisa Sabby, Bradley Green; grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy, Derek, Dalton, Riley, Braeden, Desley, Sierra, Daniele & Savanna; great granddaughter, Mackenzie; sister, Gloria Gruchalla. Funeral service Sat. 12 PM with a visitation two hours prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy....

Thomas Cooper

Thomas Cooper

Jul 11, 2017

Thomas Cooper, age 71 of New Brighton. Tom passed away July 11, 2017, surrounded by what he would say was his greatest accomplishment in life; a loving family. Survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Peggy; daughter Becky (Rick) Ramacher; son, Brain (Angela); grandchildren, Anna, Adam, Jackson & Hayden. Service at 11:00 AM Friday, July 21, at Faith United...

Marlene Novack

Marlene Novack

Jul 11, 2017

Marlene Helena Novack, age 80, of Shoreview, passed away on July 11, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Mark Novack; children, Fran Sullivan & John (Brenda) Sullivan; siblings, Mary Bevevino and granddaughters, Shantell, April and Ashley; 4 great-grandchildren. Marlene is preceded in death by her parents, Peter (Mary) Kager; children, Scott Doree, Shaun Doree, Steve Doree and Mark Novack...