Obituaries

Barbara Ann Tauer

Barbara Ann Tauer

Nov 17, 2023



Barbara Ann Tauer (Gurtek), age 84, of Fridley, passed away on November 17th, 2023 after a year's long struggle with ALS.

 

Barbara was born on June 28th, 1939 to John and Veronica Gurtek in Minneapolis. After Barbara graduated from Mounds View High School in 1957, she attended classes to become a comptometer operator. Barbara started her first job for...

Lila June McFarlane (Branstner)

Lila June McFarlane (Branstner)

Nov 16, 2023

 

Lila June McFarlane (Branstner) 6/3/1932 - 11/16/2023   Age 91, of Columbia Heights, entered into heaven November 16, 2023.  Born in Oak Valley to August and Julia (Chase) Branstner, grew up on a working family farm with 14 siblings.  She recently recalled " Dad had work for all of us kids but he always made sure we had time...

Geo Santiago Beach

Geo Santiago Beach

Nov 15, 2023

Geo Beach, beloved son, wonderful brother, caring friend and amazing student departed our physical world on November 15, 2023. As a Senior at Irondale High School, Geo was passionate about Robotics, Quizbowl, and learning in general. He enjoyed taking higher level math classes at the University of Minnesota and was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. He was also...

Earl Gail Hatten

Earl Gail Hatten

Nov 13, 2023

 

Earl Gail Hatten, born on July 7, 1929, passed away on November 13, 2023, at the age of 94. Earl was a beloved member of the Fridley community, where he made a lasting impact on all he met.

Earl was born in Hopkins, MN to Marion and Frieda Hatten.  He attended country school in Brownton and Stewart, then graduated...

Thomas Arthur Hamilton, Sr

Thomas Arthur Hamilton, Sr

Nov 13, 2023

Hamilton, Thomas A., 92, of Mora, previously of Lexington/Circle Pines, MN, passed away on Nov 13, 2023.  Preceded in death by wife of 70 years, Gwendolyn; daughter, Pam St. Clair.  Survived by daughter, Madolyn Amundson (Gene); Thomas Hamilton, Jr. (Ann); son in-law, Daniel St. Clair; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; many relatives and good friends.  Celebration of...

Doris Theresa Mayers

Doris Theresa Mayers

Nov 10, 2023

Doris T. Mayers ,  Watermelon, 79, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on November 10, 2023 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Doris was born on October 1, 1944 in Melrose, Minnesota to John and Marie (Rosen) Thell. She grew up on a family farm in Grey Eagle, MN. She...

Kathleen Ann Vogt

Kathleen Ann Vogt

Nov 9, 2023

VOGT (Schowalter), Kathleen Ann, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away on November 9th, 2023.  Retired 43 year nurse at Children's Hospital and St. John's.  Preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and LeRoy Schowalter: her favorite kitty, "Hope" .  She will be deeply missed by her children, Jennifer Vogt, Tracey Kelley (Michael), Jonathan Vogt, Sarah Neisen (Lee); grandchildren, Chelsie,...

Joan Luella Thomas

Joan Luella Thomas

Nov 8, 2023

THOMAS (Wood), Joan L., age 90, of Fridley, passed away on November 8, 2023.  Retired longtime employee of the Fridley School District.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Thomas; son, Keith Thomas; parents, Lloyd and Maribell Wood.  She will be deeply missed by her son, Bruce (Julie) Thomas; brother, Darryl (Shirley) Wood; daughter-in-law, Pam Thomas; granddaughters, Trisha...

Richard W Weldon

Richard W Weldon

Nov 7, 2023

WELDON, Richard W., age 87, of Columbia Heights, passed away on November 7, 2023.  Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Weldon; daughter in-law, Karen Weldon; brother, Loren Weldon; sister, Janet Erickson.  He will be deeply missed by his loving wife and girlfriend of 65 years, Diane (Stuber); children, Jill Julich (Ron), Judy Mages, James Weldon; many beautiful grandchildren and great...

Lee James Hollister

Lee James Hollister

Nov 7, 2023

Lee was born on March 26, 1950, in Mankato, MN.  His parents were Bill and Katie Hollister.  Lee was their first child. He has 2 brothers, Keith, and Ross, and 2 sisters, Karol and Nancy. Lee was a good-natured kid growing up in Redwood Falls, MN with lots of friends and enjoyed many activities. His father, Bill, was a high...

William Joseph Nash

William Joseph Nash

Nov 6, 2023

Nash, William Joseph, passed away on November 6, 2023

Marshall Dale Anderson

Marshall Dale Anderson

Nov 3, 2023

Marshall D. Anderson, age 97, passed away in Roseville, MN on November 3, 2023.  He was born in Eveleth, MN to Hildum and Martha Anderson.  After graduating from Eveleth High School, he served in the Army Air Force during WWII.  Marshall graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 1950 with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering. 

He married...

Tracy Elizabeth Flinck

Tracy Elizabeth Flinck

Nov 3, 2023

FLINCK (Miller), Tracy Elizabeth, age 60, of East Bethel, passed away on November 3, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN.  She was born March 15, 1963 in Sac City, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald and Karen Miller.  The family moved to northern Minnesota in 1973 and Tracy graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1981.  She attended Itasca...

Alan Gregory Hansch

Alan Gregory Hansch

Oct 28, 2023

HANSCH, Alan Gregory, age 33, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2023.  He will be deeply missed by his children, Landon Hansch, Alina and Ashton Moreno; his parents, Julie Bebensee (Kevin), Charles Jackson, Ron Hansch; siblings, Jessica Dossey (Greg Pruett), James Jackson (Clare Walker), Cody Bebensee (Lindsay); nieces and nephews; close cousins; his "family", many relatives and good...

Mildred Ingeborg Mathison

Mildred Ingeborg Mathison

Oct 26, 2023

 

MATHISON, MILDRED I "Millie" On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Millie Mathison, after a life well lived, and at the age of 101, closed her eyes, went to sleep and woke up in Heaven.  She has now been reunited with the love of her life, Clarence.  Millie's family gives special thanks to the angels at The Landmark of Fridley Memory...

Linda Evelyn Heid

Linda Evelyn Heid

Oct 20, 2023

Heid (Brever), Linda Evelyn, age 81, of Fridley, passed away on October 20th, 2023.  She is preceded by her husband Charles; daughter in-law, Jeni Heid; siblings, Phyllis, Jack, Betty, Marlene, Kathy, Jimmy.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Kevin Heid (Sue Oster), Dawn Heid (Tammy), Kelli Jones (Richard), Tara Gillund (Tom), Chad Heid (Kari); grandchildren, Alison Miller (Alex),...

Roland Roger "Rollie" Enkhaus

Roland Roger "Rollie" Enkhaus

Oct 19, 2023

 

Roland (Rollie) Roger Enkhaus

Born 8/16/36 - Died 10/19/23

 

Rollie was born August 16, 1936 in Wadena, Minnesota. After graduating from high school in Staples, Minnesota he attended North Dakota State University and earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. As a way to pay for his college education he was a Teaching Assistant, among many other odd...

Marie Shirley Oswald

Marie Shirley Oswald

Oct 19, 2023

OSWALD, Marie Shirley, age 81, of Fridley, passed away on October 19, 2023.  She will be deeply missed by her loving son, Mike; many relatives and good hearted friends.  Per her wishes, private family services.

Douglas Roy Lungstrom

Douglas Roy Lungstrom

Oct 17, 2023

Lungstrom, Douglas Roy "Doug", 87 years of Blaine MN.  

Doug was born in Willmar on July 20, 1936, the only son of Roy W. and Evelyn Lungstrom.  Early years were spent in Willmar where he attended Willmar Baptist Church.  The family moved to the north shore of Green Lake to become caretakers of Kandiyohi County Park #3.  It was...

Dennis Ronald DeBrobander

Dennis Ronald DeBrobander

Oct 16, 2023

DeBrobander, Dennis R., age 70, of Fridley, passed away on October 16, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Elaine DeBrobander.  He will be deeply missed by his children, Dennis A. DeBrobander (Nicole); Janna Michals (Jesse); their mother, Sandy DeBrobander; father, Ronald DeBrobander; siblings, Debbie Enfield (Jeff), Darel DeBrobander (Cynthia), David DeBrobander; grandchildren, Sophia, Nicholas, Kendall, Paige; nieces...

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