Obituaries

Eleanor S. Harrison

Eleanor S. Harrison

Aug 19, 2024

Eleanor S. Harrison, age 88, of Blaine, MN, passed away on August 19, 2024. Born in Wakefield, MI, Eleanor dedicated over 40 years of her life to safely transporting children as a school bus driver. Her commitment to faith and family was evident to all who knew her. She was a lifelong member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. 

Eleanor lived selflessly,...

Donald Frank Karpinski

Donald Frank Karpinski

Aug 15, 2024

Donald Frank Karpinski was born on September 13, 1926 in Little Falls, MN to proud parents, Walter and Mary (nee Harmonick) Karpinski. He passed away on August 15, 2024 at the at the age of 97 years.  He was a resident of New Brighton MN and had a career as a carpenter.  He was preceded in death by wife, Betty...

Kevin James Solem

Kevin James Solem

Aug 14, 2024

SOLEM, Kevin James, age 45, of Spring Lake Park, passed away on August 14, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his father, Kevin Arthur Solem; his grandparents Katherine Solem, Kenneth Solem, and Donald Bourke.  He is survived by his grandmother Betty Bourke; his mother, Diane Bourke; sister, Jennifer Lavik (Matthew); niece and nephews, Sophie Stebbins, Austin Stebbins, and Cameron...

Beverly “Bev” Jodsaas

Beverly “Bev” Jodsaas

Aug 8, 2024

Beverly "Bev" Jodsaas (Levang), age 85, of St. Anthony, MN, peacefully gained her angel wings on August 8th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on February 19, 1939, in Lisbon, ND, to Clifford and Leckny (Berntson) Levang, Bev spent her early years in Watford City and Keene before settling in Forman, ND,...

Jana Marie Molencamp

Jana Marie Molencamp

Aug 5, 2024

Molencamp, Jana, age 62 of Saint Francis, passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2024. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Louise Molencamp; brother-in-law, Rick Ferguson. Jana is survived by her siblings, Kristin Ferguson, Scott (Kirsten) Molencamp, and Kay (Sandy) Molencamp; nieces and nephews, Jessica, Ricky, Jamus, Samara, and Ty; as well as many loving relatives and friends. 

Jana...

Jolene Taylor

Jolene Taylor

Aug 4, 2024

Dear friends and family,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jolene Taylor, who left this world on August 4, 2024, in Columbia Heights, MN. Jolene was born on February 7, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grand.

Jolene had a remarkable career where she touched the lives of many with her...

Karen Henne

Karen Henne

Aug 3, 2024

Karen Ann Henne, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 77, after a spirited battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in 1947 in Jamestown, North Dakota. She later resided for many years in New Brighton, Minnesota. 

Karen is survived by her brother Thomas Tennyson of Carrington, North Dakota, her two children, Michael...

Susan Cerepak

Susan Cerepak

Aug 1, 2024

Susan (Sachko) Cerepak, 96, of NE Minneapolis, passed away on August 1, 2024. In her final days, she was surrounded by family including her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, nieces and nephews. Her 3 children were by her side as she passed.

Susan worked many years in ‘Birth and Death records’ for both the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County where she...

Kathleen Rhea Stroman

Kathleen Rhea Stroman

Aug 1, 2024

Kathleen Rhea Stroman passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. She is reunited with her son Daniel Joseph Stroman; her mother Mary and her father Lawrence, brothers Dale and James Patten; sisters Barbara Kubik-Patten and Marylou Gilbertson.

She is survived by her daughter Michelle Stroman (Brad Kraemer); her grandchildren Nathan; Maddie; Ariah and Kashton, brothers Charlie and...

Richard Bernhardt Maki

Richard Bernhardt Maki

Jul 29, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Maki, who entered into heaven on July 29, 2024. Born on May 12, 1939, in Aurora, MN, to Benhart and Lila Maki, Richard lived a life marked by dedication to his family, career, and hobbies.

Richard was united in marriage to Nancy Clark on December 21, 1963, in Menomonie, WI. Together, they...

Covil Lee Allen

Covil Lee Allen

Jul 27, 2024

Our favorite surprise Covil Lee Allen went to be with the lord July 27, 2024. Born on December 13, 2020. 

In his three year of life he touched many hearts. He had a contagious laugh, and a smile that would melt your heart. He was loved by many. Covil loved painting, helping his mama, swimming and taking baths with his brother. Singing...

Colt Henry Lewis

Colt Henry Lewis

Jul 20, 2024

Colt Henry Lewis was born September 4th, 1998 in Grapevine, Texas.  As a young child, his parents moved back to MN and he attended school in Fridley, MN. Throughout school Colt enjoyed swimming, football, lacrosse and trap shooting team.  Upon high school graduation Colt began his college career at Norwich University in Vermont,  and graduated from Moorhead State in MN. Colt...

Aledith Beatrice Lanum

Aledith Beatrice Lanum

Jul 19, 2024

Aledith "Ledie" Beatrice (Rand) Lanum

Aledith was born on February 21, 1933 In Jeffers, Mn. She passed away on July 19, 2024 at Allina Health, Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley, Mn.

Ledie, for short, graduated from Jeffers High School in 1951. Ledie married Norman DuWayne Lanum on October 5, 1952 In Osakis, Mn. To this marriage two children were born. Carlisle...

Barbara Ann Olson

Barbara Ann Olson

Jul 17, 2024

Barbara Olson, age 90, of Fridley passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Born to Raymond and Thelma Peterson, she had older and younger siblings to spend time with. She enjoyed reading, needle work, volunteering at church, and traveling.

Barbara went to heaven and is with her two sons, Steve and Douglas, her four sisters and brother, and her granddaughter Megan. 

Barbara...

Millie Asplund

Millie Asplund

Jul 15, 2024

Millie Asplund (Vidlund), age 90, of Fridley passed away on July 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She is preceded in death by parents, Julia and Linder Vidlund, her beloved Husband Harry, and her brother, Richard Vidlund.

She is survived by her children, Joan (Ray) Dolin, Tom (Mary), Jerry, and Jan (Greg) Raph, her 5 grandchildren, and 8...

Gerald (Jerry) Dennis Dahle

Gerald (Jerry) Dennis Dahle

Jul 11, 2024

Jerry, age 89, of Blaine, MN, passed away peacefully from a sudden illness on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by family. Jerry was born in Grantsburg, WI, on April 29, 1935, to parents Martin and Myrtle. He was an only child and spent a lot of time helping his aunts and uncle on the Dahle Family farm. Jerry loved sports...

Raymundo Perez Gomez

Raymundo Perez Gomez

Jul 10, 2024

Perez Gomez, Raymundo, age 51, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024. Raymundo was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He came to California, USA when he was 16 years old. Later moved to Minnesota when he was 20 years old. 

He was wonderful to be around. He loved being with his family and celebrating others. He was always the life of...

Karen Lynne Pike

Karen Lynne Pike

Jul 8, 2024

Pike, Karen Lynne age 61 of Onamia, formerly of Minneapolis. Survived by daughter, Charmaine Dominguez; son, Christopher Robbins; grandchildren, Jose, Franky, Isis, Vivian, Jessenia, Aiyana, Chris Jr.; sisters and brothers, other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 from 10am-1pm at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 

Heather Rae Dingman

Heather Rae Dingman

Jul 6, 2024

Heather Rae Dingman, 85, of Columbia Heights, passed away on July 6, 2024. She was known for being a fiercely independent woman with a friendly face that everybody could talk to.

Heather grew up in Northeast Minneapolis on Lincoln Street which was just a few doors down from her future husband, Doug. After graduating from Eddison High school, she married her...

Charles John Kennedy

Charles John Kennedy

Jul 5, 2024

Charles “Chuck” John Kennedy of Andover passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 5th, 2024 at Mercy Hospital following a stroke. 

Chuck was born to Charles and Dolores Kennedy on August 28th, 1946 in Coatesville, PA. His family moved to Spring Lake Park, MN where he was voted “Most Unique” in high school. 

Though he protested the Vietnam war, Chuck was...

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