Obituaries

Lars Anderson

Lars Anderson

Aug 22, 2023

Lars Gosta Anderson, age 93 of Fridley, passed away August 22, 2023. Preceded in death by wife Anna Anderson, parents Karl and Hulda Andersson, brother Folke. Survived by daughter Sheryl Andersson, son Erik Anderson, grandsons David Paulson, Daniel Paulson and Noah Anderson. Funeral Service Friday, September 29th at 11am. Redeemer Lutheran Church 61 Mississippi St NE, Fridley, 763-574-7445. Visitation one...

Marylee Temple

Marylee Temple

Aug 22, 2023

 

Marylee Susan Temple

"Mary"

Age 70 of Columbia Heights, passed away on August 22, 2023.  Marylee graduated from Robbinsdale High School, obtained her Bachelor's degree from Augsburg College, and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of MN.  She practiced for 40 years in the mental health care field, including time at Community University Health Care Center (CUHCC)...

John Charles Notsch

John Charles Notsch

Aug 19, 2023

Notsch, John Charles, age 77, of Clearwater, MN passed away on August 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Preceded in death by parents, Victor Notsch and Lillian Vujich.  John is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Henderson (Tim), loving partner, Mary Notsch, sister Dianne Zylla, brother James Notsch (Dede), sister Margaret Clarke (Tom), 2 grandsons, and many good friends. 

John was...

Frances Kozicki

Frances Kozicki

Aug 18, 2023

Frances V. Kozicki, age 94, passed away on Friday, August 18th, 2023. Frances was born on April 24th, 1929 in Edwardsville, PA. She spent most of her life in Columbia Heights, MN. Frances was a proud mom and grandmother who loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking and baking. She is preceded in death by her husband, Casimir...

Alvin Raymond Bovy

Alvin Raymond Bovy

Aug 16, 2023

Bovy, Alvin Raymond "Al", age 90 of Anoka, formerly of Fridley, passed away on August 16, 2023.  

Al was born April 7, 1933 in Fort Ripley, MN.  He was one of 10 children born to Joseph and Ida Bovy.  He grew up in a farming family in the St. Cloud area.  He had many jobs over the years including...

Sharon Mullis (Gabrelcik)

Sharon Mullis (Gabrelcik)

Aug 14, 2023

Sharon Marie Mullis (nee Gabrelcik)

Sharon Marie Mullis (Gabrelcik), age 64, of New Brighton, (formerly Fridley), passed away peacefully at the New Brighton Care Center on August 14, 2023.  She is survived by her siblings:  David (Lisa), Diane, Steve, Lisa (Kurt), and Lori (Steve); her nieces and nephews:  Peter (Michelle), Andrew (Samantha), Jacob (Emily), Alanna (Dan), Kirsten (Tom),  and...

Thomas Larson

Thomas Larson

Aug 13, 2023

Thomas Larson, a dedicated firefighter, loving husband, father, grandfather and proud Vietnam Veteran, passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Born on October 26, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Marjorie and Harry Larson. Thomas attended Patrick Henry High School. After completing trade school he enlisted in the Army and proudly served his...

Sharon Georgene Smitten

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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