Obituaries

Jun 14, 2021

Danielle was born on July 15, 1988 in Fridley, MN to Richard and Robin. She attended school in Blaine, MN. Danielle pursued her passion of food and art working at Coldstone and Nothing Bundt Cakes honing her decorating skills. Her outgoing, witty personality was a perfect fit as a server at Two Stooges Sports Bar where customers and staff...

Jun 8, 2021

Grace Lorenson, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russ; her sisters, Margaret Ellison, Betty Stromquist, and Florence Carlson; and her brothe,r Norman “Buddy” Ellison. She is survived by her children, Lyn (Garry), Gregg, and Peggy (Jim); grandchildren, Janet (Pat), Kristine, and Kelly (Franklin); great-grandchildren, Brandon and Adelyn; sisters,...

Jun 7, 2021

Bounpanh Khounpanya of Brooklyn Park passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 surrounded by family. He was 67 years old.

Bounpanh is survived by his wife Phousalinh, children Thong, Aliya, and Robert (Gao), 11 grandchildren Serina, Evalyn, Angelina, Arieanna (Garrett), Victor, Gage, Kayden, Madilynn, Isabella, Juliana and Cody and 1 great...

Jun 3, 2021

Irma Marija Kelly passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2021 at the age of 92.  Irma was born on December 3rd, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN. She was the youngest child of John and Senja (Koski) Kauppi, born after her brother, Donny.

Irma was the loving wife of Robert (Bob) Kelly. Together they resided in the Fridley area...

Jun 1, 2021

Age 49 from Spring Lake Park passed away on June 1, 2021.

Livestream of the Service will be avaliable on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 3 PM.

May 30, 2021

Josephine "Jo" Sophia Huhne passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2021 at her home in Mounds View, MN, losing her battle with lung cancer at the age of 85.

Jo was born August 28th, 1935 in Ward Springs located in Todd County MN to parents, Peter & Laura Ritter (Noll).  Wanting...

May 26, 2021

Jennifer Violet Meyer left this world on May 26, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

Born in December of 1983 in Fridley, Minnesota, Jenni was a student and graduate of Spring Lake Park High School. She was a true social butterfly, with friends of every walk of life. She loved music and...

May 24, 2021

Marilyn Mae Pomerleau, of Fridley, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Brightondale Senior Living in New Brighton. She was 84 years old.

Marilyn is survived by her children: Kathy, Sue, Patty (Jim), & Normand (Micheale); many grandchildren, greats-grandchildren & other loving family.

Gathering at 1:00...

May 24, 2021

Lea Marie Burggraff passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021 at the age of 90 in an assisted living facility in New Brighton, MN.  Lea was born April 5, 1931 in Pierz, MN. The first-born child of Hubert and Bernadine (Tembruell) Faust she attended schools in the nearby area before graduating as a class Valedictorian from St....

May 22, 2021

Dolores Mary Butterfield, of Fridley, passed away on Saturday, May 22nd at White Pines Senior Living. She was 85 years old.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; brothers, Wilferd and Roger Hockert.

She is survived by children: Ann (Peter) Hoffman, Paul Butterfield, Mary Kay...

May 21, 2021

MAGNAN (Rinker), Joy Eileen, age 75, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on May 21, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Elva Rinker; sisters, Faith Weber, Diane Nelson; 2nd husband, Perry Magnan.  She will be deeply missed by her sons, Donald Rood, Daniel Rood, Dennis (Teresa) Magnan; 15 grandchildren, Autumn, Jennifer, Penny, Shyla, Jason, Angel,...

May 21, 2021

Melvin J. Guck, age 77 of Pierz, passed away on May 21, 2021.

Melvin was born on January 3, 1944 in Mayhew Lake Township and grew up in Pierz, MN on a farm. At age 19 he married his first wife, Shirley and together they had a daughter, Tammy Lynn who...

May 12, 2021

Helen Mary Steinke, of Fridley, passed away on May 12, 2021 at Park River Estates in Coon Rapids. She was 88 years old.

Helen was born November 25, 1932 in Eden Valley, MN to Martin and Helena (Hueser) Arnold. She was the last of 15 children. Helen grew up on a...

May 8, 2021

Osborne, Marcella A. age 90 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Warren. Survived by children, Mark (Janet), Denise (Doug) Nickel, Sue (George) Walter, Paul (Lynn), Jane (Terry) Kaine, Christine (Dean) Adelman, Dave (Julie); 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Don Murphy; many nieces and nephews. Visitation 5-7 PM Wednesday May 19th, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65...

May 6, 2021

Cooper, Elizabeth “Buffy” Ann (Reitter)

Age 51 of Blaine, MN passed away peacefully at home in the evening hours of May 6th.

Born January 1st, 1970 Buffy blessed this world with her vibrant beautiful spirit for over a half century and her righteous light will only burn...

May 2, 2021

Nelson, James P.

Age 95 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully on May 2 with his family by his side.  Survived by his wife of 70 years, Lorraine; children, Kenneth, Angela, Elizabeth (Dennis) Larson, Janet (Gary) Sordahl, Joann Jabs; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson. Preceded in death by grandson, Daniel; Parents; sister and brother...

Apr 29, 2021

Enola (Washington) Jackmon, age 79 of Maplewood, passed away on April 29, 2021. Enola Dollie Frances Washington was the first born to Rev. John & Gertrude Washington on June 6th, 1941 in Jacksonville, Il, and was named after all of her living grandmothers. She was raised in Slater, MO for 16 years, where she met her ex-husband, Wallace Jackmon...

Apr 27, 2021

Zeller, Roland I., age 97 of Fridley, passed away on April 27, 2021 at White Pine Assisted Living in Fridley. Roland “Rollie” was born in Cedar, MN on October 18, 1923. He graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1941 and was drafted into the Navy in 1943. In February 1944 he married his high school sweetheart, Edna Blakstad. Roland and...

Apr 26, 2021

LeRoy Iver Anderson passed away on April 26, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee, MN. He was 90 years old.

LeRoy was born on September 14, 1930 to Nanard and Hilda (Scott) Anderson at their family farm in Brunswick Township near Ogilvie, MN. He attended Louis Lake Monroe District 32 Elementary School and graduated from Ogilvie High...

Apr 24, 2021

Byron A. Teska, M.D., FACS

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 24, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Byron O. & Effie Teska and ex-wife Mavis. Byron is survived by partner and wife of 35 years, Karen; children, Suzanne, Scott, Stephen and Amanda (Richard) Thomson; granddaughter, Scarlett Thomson. Byron was born in...