Obituaries
Cliff Bute
Jul 26, 2026
Age 81Preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; 1 sister. Cliff will be deeply missed by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Kristen (Pete); son, Michael (Joan); grandsons, Justin (Hamdi), Charles (Sheriah), Dylan; 4 great-granddaughters; 1 brother; 2 sisters.
Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to donor's choice.
Debra Sue Murphy
Jul 25, 2026
Debra Sue (Clark) Murphy, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2026. She was born in Bethesda, Maryland, on July 6, 1953, and she was raised in Blaine, MN and graduated from Coon Rapids Highschool as valedictorian of her class in 1971. In April of 1972, Debra met Robert Murphy and after one year of dating the two were...
Renee Baggenstoss
Jul 22, 2026
Renee Therese Baggenstoss was the eldest (and only remaining) of five children born to her parents Renel and Carolyn Rousseau. She was born in Maple Lake, Minnesota and raised in Annandale. Renee graduated high school and later married James Raiche. They have five children together. James passed years ago at the age of 70. Their eldest son, Joseph, tragically passed...
Melissa Margaret Lea
Jul 11, 2026
Missy was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend. God unexpectedly called her home on July 11, 2026, at the age of 46 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Missy brought joy, love, and, laughter a happy smile to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She loved music, TV, and being around lots of activity....
Georgia Jean Gebeck
Jul 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Georgia Jean Gebeck (Fairbanks)
Georgia Jean Gebeck (Fairbanks), age 81, passed away peacefully on her 81st birthday, July 10, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where her life's journey began, and was raised on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.
Georgia shared a loving marriage with her devoted husband, Lawrence "Kip" Gebeck. Together, they...
Deloris Mae Shappell
Jul 7, 2026
Deloris was preceded in death by her husband Donald; father, Carl Wessel; mother, Bernadine Balsley; daughters, Tammi Jo Shappell, Kimberly Ann South, Linda Jean Lindquist; brothers, Charles Wessel, James Willer, Gordon Wessel; sister, Shirley Wessel.
Deloris will be deeply missed by her children, Bonnie (Dale) Erickson, Roger Egge, Randy Egge; 12 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenny (JoAnne) Wessel, Ron (Barb) David, Howard...
Delores ValRae Kruger
Jul 5, 2026
Delores ValRae Kruger of Anoka, Minnesota and formerly of Alexandria, Minnesota, died on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the age of 92 years old at the Homestead in Anoka, MN.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11 AM with a visitation beginning at 10 AM at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria.
Interment will be...
Kristie Ann Kleis
Jul 4, 2026
Kristie Ann Kleis, 54, Columbia Heights, MN, passed away on July 4, 2026. She was born January 28, 1972 in Fridley, MN to Kenneth and Yvonne (Staples) Kleis.
Kristie grew up in Mounds View, MN, the oldest of 3 children. She graduated from Irondale High School in 1990 and went on to attend St. Cloud University. Kristie worked as a server...
William Linton
Jul 4, 2026
Linton, William Gray
Age 99, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2026; one week short of his 100th birthday. Officially a WWII vet, Bill served aboard the destroyer DD - 713 K D Bailey. He spent his entire work career at FMC in Fridley. He began as a draftsman, working his way up to project manager...
Betty Jean Orton
Jul 2, 2026
Betty Jean Orton went to live with her best friend Jesus on July 2, 2026 at the age of 91. Betty was born February 7, 1935, in Minneapolis. She is proceeded in death by husband, Lester; granddaughter, Jennifer; parents, Donald and Marion Holmquist and brothers, David and Michael Holmquist.
Betty embraced life with curiosity, compassion and determination. Whether spending time with...
Doris Ann Wilson
Jun 29, 2026
Doris Ann Wilson passed away June 29, 2026, at the youthful age of 96. Born July 18, 1929, in Jamestown, ND to Henry Tyler and Ellen Elvira “Vera” (Pryor) Putnam. She was preceded in death by her three siblings, Henry Everett Putnam, Evelyn Mae Drewes, Henrietta "Penny" Matejka; parents; husband, Conrad J. Wilson, and sons, Andy and Bill.
Doris grew up...
Mark Alan Fegel
Jun 26, 2026
Mark Alan Fegel, 56, Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away on June 26, 2026. He was born April 9, 1970 to Timothy Fegel and Sandra (Fair) Weidt in St. Paul, MN.
Mark was the oldest of 4 children. Mark grew up and attended high school in Columbia Heights. Mark worked as a semi truck driver for most of his career.
Music and dogs...
Annette Yvonne Kirwan
Jun 24, 2026
Annette Yvonne (Zych) Kirwan, age 85, of Fridley, Minnesota, originally Northeast Minneapolis, peacefully passed away on June 24th, 2026.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Kirwan; Parents, Wilma Flowers and Anthony Zych; Sister, Patricia Kile; Brother, Tony Zych; Brother in Laws, Ed Baker, Jack Dolan, LeRoy Kinzel, Dave Kile, and Joe Newbert; Sister-in-Law, Jean Kinzel.
Annette worked as a telephone...
Betty Jean Mortensen
Jun 22, 2026
Betty Mortensen (Erickson)
Betty Jean Mortensen, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Andover and Ham Lake passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and deep love for those closest to her. She was a para-educator at Oakview Middle School prior to retirement.
Preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Geraldine Erickson, survived by...
Chris Simon
Jun 21, 2026
Chris Simon, 61, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Father's Day, June 21, 2026, after navigating metastatic gastrointestinal cancer with grace and fortitude.
Born on October 9, 1964, in Mankato, Minnesota, Chris was the beloved son of Leslie and Darleen Simon. He was raised in Blaine, where he graduated from Blaine High School in 1983. He later earned a...
Fee Kon Kwong
Jun 21, 2026
Fee Kon Kwong a woman who lived 105 amazing years. She is survived by her five children, Anita, Andy, Maggie, Peter and Christopher. Loved by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A matriarch of the community and loved by many friends and customers over the years.
A private family service will be held.
Scott Charles Robbins
Jun 19, 2026
Scott Charles Robbins, 78, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026. Born on January 21, 1948, in Oakland, California, he was the son of Charles and Miriam Robbins (Toll).
Scott is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 57 years, Elizabeth (Vlock; aka Betty or Liz)), his 2 daughters, Jean Robbins of Fort Collins,...
Oly Olson - Charles
Jun 10, 2026
Charles “Oly” Arthur Olson, 74, was born in Minneapolis on Sunday, February 24, 1952, and tragically passed away in Ham Lake on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Oly was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elsie; his son, Brent; his brother, John; his sister-in-law, Michelle; and his nephew, Ryan.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Andrea Hughes (Todd); his cherished...
Eva Adella (Ahlman) Coverston
Jun 8, 2026
Eva (Ahlman) CoverstonOctober 29, 1929 - June 8, 2026Fridley MN
Eva (Ahlman) Coverston, age 96, died on Monday, June 8th, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franz Ahlman and Martha (Smuda von Trzebiatowski) Ahlman; her 8 siblings, Arthur ("Art"), Herman, William ("Bill"), Herbert, Martin ("Cap"), Louise (Walt) Smith, Laura (Bill) Knauss (Marv) Thompson and Robert ("Bob"); her husband,...
Thomas Marvin Geving
Jun 6, 2026
Thomas Marvin Geving, 60, Andover, MN, passed away on June 6, 2026. He was born April 23, 1966 in Walker, MN to Marvin and Marcella (Peterson) Geving.
Thomas grew up in Walker where he graduated high school in 1985. He then attended St. Cloud State to study finance, graduating in 1989. After college, he became a manager for convenience stores. He...
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