Obituaries

John McCarron

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Peggy Eldora Denardo

Peggy Eldora Denardo

Jun 26, 2023

East Bethel, MN-On Monday, June 26, 2023, Peggy Eldora Denardo 78, was promoted to heaven with her loving daughters and husband Tim providing love and comfort. She loved her family abundantly living as an ambassador  for our Lord. She enjoyed many hobbies, such as crocheting with her beloved cats Taffy and Gidget  (of 19 years) on her lap and feet. ...

John Leitner

John Leitner

Jun 23, 2023

 

John R. Leitner

January 7, 1949-June 23, 2023

 

John R. Leitner, a native of the Twin Cities and resident of McGregor and Nisswa, died on June 23rd at the age of 74.

John was the third of nine children and grew up in St. Paul and Columbia Heights. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota...

Bruce Allen Duray

Bruce Allen Duray

Jun 21, 2023

 

Bruce A. Duray, of Fridley MN, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of June 21, 2023 while "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" was sung to him. He was 80.   Bruce, AKA "Spike", grew up in Columbia Heights MN and graduated from CHHS in 1962. He was employed at Northwest Bank of Minneapolis for many years, and later retired...

Alan Hines

Alan Hines

Jun 21, 2023

Alan Charles Hines, of Fridley, passed away on June 21, 2023. He was 92 years old.

Alan was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; sister, Leola Hines.

He is survived by his daughters, Janine (Pat) Matthews, Diane (Brian) Wheeler, and Teresa (Barth) Reding; 7 grandchildren: Jenna, Sarah, Jeff, Andrea, Amy, Richelle, and Nathan; 9 great-grandchildren: Hannah, Hailey,...

Tweed Browne

Tweed Browne

Jun 11, 2023

Tweed Ann Finlayson went home to be with the Lord on June 11th, 2023. She was 74 years old. She and her husband, Lane Browne, resided in their home in Somerset, Wisconsin. She battled breast cancer like the warrior she was for 7 years.

Tweed Ann Finlayson was born to Donald Finlayson and Virginia (Guy) Finlayson in St. Paul at...

Patricia Patten

Patricia Patten

Jun 11, 2023

Patricia (Trish) Patten, 68, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 11, 2023.

Family was everything to Trish. She loved deeply and with her whole heart. This is because growing up as the youngest child of Frank and Emma Stanlake, baby sister to Gary (Mary) Stanlake and David (Pat) Stanlake, and aunt to many nieces, nephews, and their...

Clara "Jean" Krick/Abbas

Clara "Jean" Krick/Abbas

Jun 7, 2023

Clara "Jean" Krick/Abbas

Age 86, of Blaine, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, June 7th, 2023.

Jean was a caring mother and wife as well as devoted volunteer.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Simon; son, Douglas; step-daughter, Natalie; four sisters and one brother.

She is survived by husband, Neil; daughters, Brenda (Wayne) and Pam (Randy); special friend, Scharmin;...

Troy Mayer Anderson

Troy Mayer Anderson

Jun 6, 2023

Troy Mayer Anderson

11-27-71 to 6-6-23, Fought a short battle with lung Cancer passing at home with family. Troy enjoyed tinkering with and repairing things including computers. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and playing video games. Troy was the opinionated, independent and beloved son of Lynne Jarmon.  He fiercely loved his family and friends and  was  always available to lend...

Rose Maciaszek

Rose Maciaszek

Jun 4, 2023

Rose Pauline Maciaszek, of New Brighton, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Benedictine at Innsbruck. She was 93 years old.

Rose was preceded in death by parents, Peter & Julia Walcheski; husband, Joseph Maciaszek; 12 siblings: Stanley Walchecki, Frances Walcheski, Gertrude Walcheski, Mary Walcheski, Helen Aulich, Dominic Walcheski, Roman Walcheski, Ben Walcheski, Jim Walcheski, Isidore Walcheski, Joe Walcheski...

Anthony "Tony" Louis Iaquinto

Anthony "Tony" Louis Iaquinto

May 31, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Louis Iaquinto passed away May 31, 2023 after a long battle with aphasia along with Lewy Body dementia. He was beloved by family and friends and kept his fighting spirit all the way to the end. 

His tenacity in life is something to be admired and his life accomplishments were impressive. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Management...

Barbara Spranger

Barbara Spranger

May 30, 2023

Spranger, Barbara Ann

Age 81 of Blaine passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2023. She was born in Jersey City to Monroe and Margaret Kent in 1941. She grew up in Wichita Kansas and was a competitive swimmer for the Wichita Swim Club in high school and college. She was blessed with 3 daughters and worked for Honeywell for 24...

Denise Janz

Denise Janz

May 28, 2023

Janz, Denise Marie

Age 59 of Fridley passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2023. She enjoyed crafts, Crocheting, watching her favorite shows and spending time with her family. Denise is survived by her husband, Lyle; children, Kassandra and Lyle (Marylou); and 2 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mom, Janet Higgins. There will be a celebration of life...

Jerome E. Posterick

Jerome E. Posterick

May 26, 2023

Jerome Edmund Posterick, a devoted family man, a hardworking farmer, and a proud Navy veteran, passed away on May 27, 2023, at the age of 94. Born on February 16, 1929, near Little Rock, Minnesota, Jerome was the eldest son of Tony and Veronica Posterick. Throughout his life, Jerome exemplified the values of hard work, resilience, and unwavering dedication to...

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