Obituaries

Dec 31, 2021

Escobar Maravillia, Rosa A.

Age 59 of Fridley passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2021.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St Alphonsus Catholic Church 7025 Halifax Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429. Visitation will be held at 12:00 PM with a Mass starting at 2:00 PM. Interment will take place...

Dec 30, 2021

Norma Adeline Rust was given life by her Creator on March 12, 1943, in Portland, OR, the child of Carl and Adeline Schwartz. She became a Child of God through the gift of Holy Baptism on March 23, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Portland. She received the precious gift of the Lord’s life giving body and blood through...

Dec 28, 2021

Dawson, Garry, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Martha, sisters Dianne, Eileen and Colleen, sisters-in-law Trudy and Jan, brothers-in-law Bill and Jim, and nephew Rob. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Lyn; his children Jeff, Jennifer, Jeanine, Joni, Jacinta and Kristine; grandchildren Winnie,...

Dec 27, 2021

John Williams, 49, of Blaine, MN went to be with Jesus, his God and Savior due to COVID-19 on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN.

John Dewey Williams, son of Dennis Williams and Alice Christianson, was born March 23, 1972, in Clinton, NC. John’s father passed away in 1974 and John’s family...

Dec 27, 2021

Mansk, Jean Ann

Jean Ann Mansk went home to be with Jesus on Dec. 27, 2021. She was born Nov. 4, 1928 in Aberdeen SD, daughter of the late Clifford and Jeanette Cook. Her first husband, Virgil Nentl and brother, William Cook preceded her in death. On Nov. 23, 1954 Jean married Robert H. Mansk, “Bob.” He...

Dec 26, 2021

Judy Alyce (Schabacker) Bidon took the hand of her savior and went to her eternal home cradled in the arms of her daughter on December 26, 2021. After leaving the family farm (Baldwin, Wi), Judy became a Registered Nurse and served her community as a Head Nurse for the American Red Cross.  She retired in 2004 and enjoyed time...

Dec 24, 2021

Licht, Ruth A.

Age 83 of Spring Lake Park passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Ruth is survived by children, Michelle Nelson, Tom Webb (Cheryl); grandchildren, Amanda Newstrom, James McLaughlin (Meagen), Kohl DeGroot, Hannah DeGroot, Maggie DeGroot; great grandchildren, Logan Newstrom, Addie McLaughlin, Beau McLaughlin, Ella McLaughlin, Opal DeGroot.  She is preceded in death by loving...

Dec 23, 2021

Myrna J. Aasen (Bratsch), age 91, of Fridley, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away Dec. 23, 2021.

Preceded in death by husband, Omar Aasen; daughter, Regenea McKenzie; grandson, Jack Sanford; also parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Survived by children: Randy (Lori), Durwin (Karin), Terence (Shannon) Bratsch, Tracy Sanford, and Jody...

Dec 20, 2021

Spencer D. Hemkin, age 24 of Hopkins, passed away on Dec 20, 2021.

Preceded in death by grandparents. Survived by father, Daniel (Katie); mother, Barb; siblings, Charlie, Cody, Nick, Grant (Paige) and Megan; grandmother, Barb; grandparents, Peggy & Harold; aunts; uncles; nieces & nephews; and cousins. Spencer loved nature, fishing, biking and welding.

He is...

Dec 18, 2021

Charles W. Grisco age 74 of Fridley, MN passed away on Dec. 18, 2021 of Kidney Failure.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie of 43 years; daughter, Jennifer; son, Justin (Holly); two grandsons he dearly loved, Javon and McKell; sisters, Jan (Fred) Syrdal, and JoAnn Burns; nieces and nephews.  A Celebration of Life will be held in the...

Dec 17, 2021

Steve M. Huonder passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was 50 years old.

Steve was preceded in death by grandparents, Alfred & Edna Hensel, Frank & Virginia Huonder; cousin, Laura Elfstrum.

He is survived by his son, Steven Huonder III; fiancé, Kelly McCullum; parents, Steven...

Dec 13, 2021

Robert Andrew “Bob” Sulander

Age 87 of Spring Lake Park MN went to join beloved wife Jeanette on December 13, 2021.

He was born in Minneapolis, MN, on August 25, 1934, the son of Evert Alexander and Eveliina J. (Sikkila) Sulander.  He attended school in Minneapolis, MN.

Bob married Jeanette Dalbotten in Minneapolis, MN on October...

Dec 11, 2021

Bretheim, David G.

Age 90 of Spring Lake Park passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He is survived by wife of 47 years, Patricia; children, Christopher (Regina), Scott, Shawn (Christina); 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; stepchildren, Joann and John. Preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers.  Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 20,...

Dec 10, 2021

True, Jeannine “Jean”, age 90 of Fridley entered heaven on December 10, 2021 where she was met by her Savior; parents, Olaf and Nellie Johnson; many other relatives and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Wayne; children, Steve (Beth) True, Susan (Jerry) Johnston, Teresa (Tom) Hanson; grandchildren, Sarah (Rob) McRae, Andrew True, Caroline...

Dec 9, 2021

Ron Constable, age 79, of New Brighton, died peacefully at home on Dec. 9, 2021. "To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Phil. 1:21).

In 1940, James M. Constable, a Scottish immigrant, took Mary Jane Remington of Pontiac, Michigan as his wife.  The new couple moved to the Chicago area where Jim worked...

Dec 6, 2021

JoAnn Wright, age 37 of Minneapolis, passed away on December 6, 2021. Preceded in death by grandparents, Donna and Glenn Nelson; grandfather, Rex Stearns; grandmother, Helen Doge; aunt, Janelle Alzen; and uncle, Tom Crandall. Survived by husband, James; mother, Barbara; father, Terry; sister, Teresa; children, Coby, Jaylen, Aubriya and Kiayan; aunts and uncles; cousins; and many friends. JoAnn was...

Dec 6, 2021

The Reverend Dr. Clarence R. Beard

Clarence Robert Beard, born in 1926 to Ray A. Beard and Charlotte Manchester Beard in Canfield, Ohio, passed away at the age of 95 on December 6, 2021, at J. A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN.  He graduated from Canfield High School in May 1944....

Dec 4, 2021

Kruize, Elmer P., at age 90, passed away on December 4, 2021, at Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus in Fridley, Minnesota.

Elmer was born in Elbow Lake, Minnesota to Harm and Amelia Kruize. He grew up with two brothers, Henry and Vernon and sister, Alice. He learned the meaning of hard work while helping his father and...

Dec 4, 2021

Kenneth A. Scribner, age 78, of Fridley, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021. U. S. Navy veteran. Proud member of Teamsters Local 120. 3-Million Mile Club member. Keeper of all ducks.

Preceded in death by sister, Darlene.

Survived by wife, Clalia; children: Debbie Johnson, Leslie...

Dec 1, 2021

Vicki Anne Riisager was called home on December 1st, 2021 at 74 years of age. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Victor Riisager; father, Lawrence Pritt; mother, Shirley Pritt; and sister, Jeanne Bloms.

Vicki had a love for karaoke, art, and family. Her crafts are found and treasured throughout our homes. She enjoyed long conversations with family, friends in her...