Obituaries

Layton Ray Stadheim

Layton Ray Stadheim

Sep 25, 2024

Layton Ray Stadheim of Andover, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home the morning of September 25, 2024, at the age of 79.

Layton was born August 24, 1945, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Blanche Verna and Elner Ole. He grew up with brothers John (Lonnie), David (Linda), sisters Nila (Jim) and Coralyn (Gary). He attended high school at Washington High...

Gerald Jerome Parkin

Gerald Jerome Parkin

Sep 20, 2024

Gerald Jerome Parkin passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024. 

Gerald was born on August 17, 1933, to parents Leonard and Elizabeth, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He met the love of his life Joan on a blind date, they married on December 12, 1953, and had four beautiful children. Family was everything to Gerald. 

Gerald served his country proudly as a member of...

Roger LaVerne Carlson

Roger LaVerne Carlson

Sep 19, 2024

Carlson, Roger LaVerne, age 91, of Fridley, passed away on September 19, 2024.  U.S. Navy Veteran.  He is preceded in death by his son, Gary Carlson; parents, Edwin and Agnes Carlson; infant brother, Dale Carlson.  He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 69 years, Lavona; children, Lynelle (Terry) Closson, Darryl (Lorie) Carlson, Bryce (Pam) Carlson, Melody (Tracy)...

Marion O. Beseman

Marion O. Beseman

Sep 17, 2024

Loving Mother, Grandma, and Great Grandma (aka Grandma Grandma) passed away peacefully on September 17 at the age of 92. Having lost her husband of 70 years, Merlin, three months earlier, she simply missed him too much stay behind. Together they have left a legacy of family with 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren (and one on the way). 

Marion...

Matthew David Eggert

Matthew David Eggert

Sep 17, 2024

Matthew Eggert, born September 18, 1980, passed away on September 17, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. 

Matt graduated from Spring Lake Park high school in 1999, he then continued on to the University of Minnesota where he achieved his bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering and materials science. After brief time working at Boston Scientific and 3M, he went on...

Jeanette Flanders

Jeanette Flanders

Sep 16, 2024

Jeanette Flanders, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, in Fridley, MN, just a day shy of her 93rd birthday. Born on September 17, 1931, in Austin, MN, she lived a life rich in love, faith, and cherished memories.

Jeanette was a steadfast employee of AT&T, where she devoted many years in various roles including receptionist, clerk, bookkeeper, and secretary. Her...

Jeanne Zyvoloski

Jeanne Zyvoloski

Sep 14, 2024

Jeanne was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 25,1956 and she quickly brought joy to all who knew her. She moved to Minnesota in 1969 where she became a high school cheerleader. Jeanne lettered in the activity. After graduating in 1974, she went on to marry Glenn Svoboda. Together they had 2 beautiful boys.

She will be...

Gayle Katherine Mattison

Gayle Katherine Mattison

Sep 14, 2024

Gayle Katherine Mattison, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held at St. Philip's Church located at 6180 Highway 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432 on September 19, 2024. Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior. 

Jay Emery Gilleshammer

Jay Emery Gilleshammer

Sep 2, 2024

Jay Emery Gilleshammer of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, at his home after a brief illness and hospital stay due to an ongoing heart condition.  

Jay was born in Grafton, North Dakota on September 30, 1960, to Allie and June Gilleshammer. He will be forever in our hearts

William Patrick LeTourneau

William Patrick LeTourneau

Aug 31, 2024

LeTourneau, William P. "Whipple", age 74, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 at Mercy Hospital. 

 He was preceded in death by his son, Martin LeTourneau; birth parents, Rose and Clifford; brothers, Clifford, Clarence, Michael; sister, Cynthia And Foster family. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Gail Prazak; brothers, Charles (Marilyn) LeTourneau, David (Debbie) Stanford, Patrick...

Alan Charles Matzen

Alan Charles Matzen

Aug 31, 2024

Alan Charles Matzen, age 61, passed away on August 31, 2024, after a brief illness. 

Alan was born on November 15, 1962, in Auburn, New York to loving parents' Albert and Erika, he has one older sister, Karin Diflorio (Ralph) and two younger sisters, Sandra Ahearn and Ann Matzen.

Alan moved to Minnesota in 1987 and in 1990 married his devoted wife,...

Joyce Maxine Behrens

Joyce Maxine Behrens

Aug 29, 2024

Joyce Maxine (Brutlag) Behrens was born on June 18, 1935 in Wadena, MN, and died August 29, 2024 in Brooklyn Park, MN after a short illness. Her parents were Walter and Bertha (Kauppi) Brutlag of Ottertail. She was pre-deceased by her husband Helmer H. Behrens in 2019. She is survived by her 3 sons Timothy, Robert and Paul, 6 grandchildren,...

John "Chris" Knoff

John "Chris" Knoff

Aug 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of John "Chris" Knoff, age 73, who left us peacefully on August 28, 2024. Chris fought a valiant battle against cancer with every opportunity open to him and for as long as possible. He liked to say he was playing a game of whack-a-mole in the hopes to have more...

Richard William Durnin

Richard William Durnin

Aug 28, 2024

Durnin, Richard, age 81 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2024. 

He is preceded in death by parents, Charles and Myrtle Durnin; sister, Lynda Blazek; niece, Jolynn Blazek. 

Survived by his daughters, Karen McColley and Kristen Durnin; brother, Donald Durnin; 6 grandchildren, Daniel, Joel, Kaitie, Travis, Cassie, Austin; 5 great-grandchildren, Kylianne, Kira, McKenna, Kynleigh, RaeLynn;  and many loving relatives and...

Patrick Rex Miller

Patrick Rex Miller

Aug 26, 2024

MILLER, Patrick Rex, age 80, of Lino Lakes, passed away on August 26th, 2024.  United States Navy Veteran.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Rex Miller and Betty (Marriage); son, Joseph Rex Miller; brother, Mike Miller.  He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 44 years, Donna; children, Wendy Caskey, Jeff Dobier (Annette), Darren Dobier...

Elizabeth Annette Wilson

Elizabeth Annette Wilson

Aug 23, 2024

Elizabeth A. Wilson, of St. Anthony, sadly left us on August 23, 2024, after a brief illness. She was so happy to have lived to be 60 years old, and that’s why this picture will forever make us smile. She loved to ride her bike, take walks, go to car shows, play cribbage, watch game shows and play word search...

Virgil Dean Beyer

Virgil Dean Beyer

Aug 23, 2024

Virgil was born in Wheaton, MN on December 10, 1938.

He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Martha Beyer; brothers, Oscar and Arling; sisters, Evelyn, Helen, Lois, and Inez.  

Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Ihla Beyer; children, Terry (Kathy) Beyer and Sherry Beyer; grandchildren, Aaron, Laura, and Lindsay; sister, Corrine (Stan) Aldrich; many nieces, nephews, relatives...

Constance Laverne Johnson

Constance Laverne Johnson

Aug 23, 2024

Constance L. Johnson, age 97, of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota passed away on August 23, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ross; parents, Martin and Eva Soine; brothers, Merril and Leonard Soine.  She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Shelley Tallman (Ron); son, Cameron Johnson (Audrey); grandchildren, Amanda Johnson, Travis Johnson (Courtney), Jessica Tallman (Jon...

Leonard Mark Murphy

Leonard Mark Murphy

Aug 20, 2024

A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Leonard I. M. Murphy,(Murph) 87, passed away peacefully at St. Anthony Park Home on August 20, 2024. 

Leonard was born November 2, 1936 to Eleanore and Leonard L Murphy in Windom, Minnesota. He spent his formative years in Jackson, Minnesota and later in Wells, where he graduated in 1954 from Wells High School. He received...

Sherri Jo Wacha

Sherri Jo Wacha

Aug 20, 2024

Wacha, Sherri, age 56 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. 

Sherri proudly served 34 years in the nursing industry. 

She is survived by her son, Zachary Wacha; parents, Donald and Joan Wacha; siblings, Steven (Bev) Wacha and Scott (Shannon) Wacha; nieces, nephews, and many loving relatives and friends. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at...

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