Obituaries

Mary Anderson

Jul 5, 2022

Mary Ann Anderson (Marsolek)

Born May 4, 1934.  Passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022.

Preceded in death by husband, John; son, Kevin; daughter, Sheryl.

Survived by children, Ken (Ann), Bren (Dave) Stepp, & Brian (Heidi); grandchildren: Dustin (Jiejing), Adam, Alex (Amy), Kelly,...

Mitchell Mortrud

Jul 2, 2022

The Mortrud family announce with great sorrow the passing of their father, Mitchell, who

passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022 at his home in Mounds View, MN.

Mitch was born in Spring Valley, MN on May 1, 1957 to Vernon and Doris (Koop)

Mortrud. He graduated from Spring Valley High School where...

Louise Molencamp

Jul 1, 2022

Molencamp, Louise E. age 89 of Fridley.  Born November 17, 1932 in Minneapolis along with her twin brother, Dick. She was a loving mother to children, Kris, Steve (Joanne), Scott (Kirsten), Kay (Sandy), and Jana; and grateful grandmother to Jessica, Rick, Samara, Jamus, Ty, Sarah, Stephanie, Suzi, Samantha; great-grandmother to Brianna, Kami, Jake, Lexi, Alisha, Payton, Kaleb, Ava, Lilyanna, Chloe and Mack; great-great-grandmother...

Susan Ellestad

Jun 30, 2022

ELLESTAD, Susan Marie (HANSON), age 65, of Blaine. Born 9/12/56. In the early morning hours on June 30th, Jesus and Gary each took a hand and walked her home. Preceded in death by her dad, Jens Hanson and husband Gary. Survived by mother Jackie Hanson; children Charity (Brad Anderson), Stacy J.E. Connolly (Jonathan), Adam (Jessica); grandchildren Jakob, Jaxson, Hunter, Brady, Evelyn;...

Joseph Schleisman

Jun 27, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Schleisman, age 93 of New Brighton. April 8, 1929 – June 27, 2022.

Preceded in death by wife, Elise in April of 2017.

Survived by daughter, Mary (Steve) Eggert; son, Joe (Becky) Schleisman; grandchildren, Katie (Bill) Pomerleau, Keri Schleisman, Adam (Jade) Eggert and Joe (Tina) Schleisman; great-grandchildren, Vinny, Kimberly, Luca, Jack, JoJo, Simon, Marco,...

Helen Ladurini

Jun 27, 2022

Ladurini (Daehn), Helen Eunice

Age 84 of Lino Lakes previously of Anoka, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022.  Helen grew up in Foley MN and graduated from Foley High School. She met Robert Ladurini and the two were married and welcomed 3 sons, Raymond, Ronnie, and Randy. Helen worked as a cafeteria worker, was very easy...

Chase Lewis

Jun 27, 2022

Chase D. Lewis

Age 32 of Fridley Minnesota passed away June 27,2022. He liked video games, music, watching movies, you tube, cooking, and camping. Chase loved spending time with his daughters, family, and friends. At times he could be a little mischievous and look at you with smile.Chases spirit lives in the hearts of those who knew...

John Steinmetz

Jun 26, 2022

Steinmetz, John R.

March 11, 1927 – June 26, 2022

Age 95 of Fridley and 50 Lakes MN. Survived by loving wife of 70 years, Virginia “Ginny”; children, Jane (Scott)Weiss, Marge (Jim) Richardson, Jim (Kay) Steinmetz; grandchildren, Sarah (Shaun) LaBarre, John (Sue) Weiss, Peter (Becca) Weiss, Tom (Becca) Richardson, Annie (A.J) Smyth, Brad Steinmetz, and John Steinmetz; 7 great grandchildren;...

Robert Wolvert

Jun 25, 2022

Wolvert, Robert “Bob”, age 92, of Columbia Heights, left us peacefully on June 25th, 2022.

Bob was lovingly cared for by his wife Faye and Health Partners Hospice Team at home.

Survived by wife, Faye Christianson Wolvert; son, David Wolvert and family of Brooklyn Park; son, James Wolvert and family of Fergus Falls; daughter, Renee...

Joseph Hurd, Jr.

Jun 23, 2022

Joseph J. Hurd, Jr.

October 2, 1966 ~ June 23, 2022

Joseph J. Hurd, Jr., “Joe,” passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side, as he made his journey to the afterlife to be met by those who have passed before him on Thursday,...

Lindsey Herold

Jun 22, 2022

In lieu of flowers, giving a gift in memory of Lindsey can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  https://give.cff.org/minnesota-dakotas/Donate

Herold, Lindsey Marie (Olson), age 38. Our beautiful, brave and strong girl gained her Angel wings after losing her battle to Cystic Fibrosis on June 22, 2022.

Lindsey was born in Fridley, Minnesota on...

Roger Abbott

Jun 21, 2022

Our father Roger Abbott left this world on June 21st 2022 at the age of 73 He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. We would love you to come and honor his life at the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel, 1 Tower Ave. Mpls., MN 55450 (THE MEMORIAL CHAPEL IS NOT LOCATED AT FORT...

Michael Chevrette

Jun 20, 2022

Michael L. Chevrette, age 60, of Negaunee, MI and Fridley, MN passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.

Please, join us in a Celebration of Life to honor Mike who was always the life of the party.

Location: TST Ideal Hall, 1494...

Robert Dakin

Jun 19, 2022

Robert Lee Dakin, of New Brighton, passed away on June 19, 2022 at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. He was 79 years old.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Rita.

He is survived by his daughters, Andrea (Joe), Heather (Rob); 4 grandchildren: Zoey, Alayna, Liam,...

Jill Schaaf

Jun 16, 2022

Jill Marie Schaaf (Bohman), of Blaine, passed away on June 16, 2022. She was 42 years old.

Survived by loving family and friends.

Memorial Gathering on Saturday, July 23rd at Miller Funeral Home 2:00-5:00 p.m. with Reflection at 3:00 p.m.

Elwyn Kazmierkoski

Jun 15, 2022

Elwyn James (Al) Kazmierkoski was born July 17, 1947, in Ladysmith, WI to Edward and Emily Kazmierkoski. He and his siblings, Ed, Larry, Ann, Enita and Joe grew up in Weyerhauser, Wisc, where lived until he moved to Minneapolis to begin working at Electric Machinery Manufacturing Co. In 1970, he married LaRae and together they raised their two sons,...

Dennis Hamre

Jun 14, 2022

Hamre, Dennis Leroy

Age 89 of Fridley passed away on June 14, 2022. Dennis was well known for his woodworking talents; he was a true wood craftsman and could do exceptional things with woodturning. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Veronica “Bonnie”; grandson, Jake; his parents; and brother, Jerry.  He is survived by...

Judith Simko

Jun 13, 2022

Simko, Judith Kathryn (Gorsky) passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 13, 2022 at the age of 85, after losing her 3 year battle with cancer. She was born to Alfred and Florence Gorsky on November 5, 1936 in Minneapolis. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ed; daughters, Cindy (Mark Russell),...

Lois Brakke

Jun 12, 2022

Lois Skarnagel Brakke 92, passed away on June 12, 2022. Lois was born on July 16, 1929, on the Skarnagel farm near Veblen, SD. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was music. She sang in the Veblen HS choir. She instilled an appreciation of music in her children by having them take piano and band lessons. After high...

Mark Hannah

Jun 12, 2022

Hannah, Mark H.

Age 58 of Burnsville MN passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022, under the very attentive care of St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview. His positive attitude and determination over many months just could not beat the cancer that took him from us. Mark attended school in Spring Lake Park and graduated from Mankato...