Obituaries
Gregory Foley
Aug 27, 2023
Gregory L. Foley
Passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 70.
He is preceded in death by his father, Walt and his mother, Lucille. He is survived by his son, Pat; grandchildren, Levi and Ethan; sister, Gerrene Foley. He was a sweet and caring man who left us too soon and will be missed.
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Richard (Dick) Thomas McMahon
Aug 26, 2023
McMahon, Richard (Dick) Thomas, age 88, of Saint Paul, passed away August 26th with his family by his side. Retired lifetime employee of Old Dutch Foods. Dick enjoyed fishing in Canada and traveling with his wife, Carol. Preceded in death by his parents, John McMahon and Grace McDonald; step-mother, Ruth; sons, Michael and Thomas. He will be deeply missed by...
Katherine "Katie" Efraimson
Aug 24, 2023
Katherine "Katie" Efraimson
Katherine “Katie” Efraimson, age 30, of Shoreview, passed away on August 24, 2023. Katie
was a loving daughter, sister, friend, and co-worker. She is survived by her mother, Martha, brother
Patrick, sister Sarah (Keith Olson), and all the members of her large, loving extended family. She was
preceded in death by her father, John.
Katie...
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.