Obituaries

Apr 23, 2021

James M. Crook, passed away on April 23, 2021 in New Brighton, Minnesota.

James was born to William and Isabel (Knutson) Crook on May 15, 1930 in Pipestone, Minnesota.  He graduated from Pipestone High School in 1948, on to St. Thomas University in St. Paul.  He graduated Iowa St. with a PhD...

Apr 22, 2021

Schommer, Judith Ann

Age 80, of Columbia Heights, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on April 22, 2021.  Preceded in death by Son, Michael; Daughter, Diane.Survived by  her children David (Becky) & Lisa; Granddaughters; Olivia, Madison & Isabelle. Visitation held 4-7 PM on Monday May, 3rd at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 NE, Fridley. Church service Tuesday...

Apr 21, 2021

Tarrence T. George,

Tarrence Thomas George, age 93, of Fridley, passed away on Wednesday, April 21. Terry was born January 24, 1928 in Channing, Michigan. A lifelong fan of sports and all things Michigan State University, his alma mater, he rarely missed a game when they played Minnesota. Terry never swore, except when...

Apr 18, 2021

Peters, Sandra, age 68 of Fridley, Minnesota. Passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, April 18, 2021. Sandy suffered a major stroke back in 2013 and has battled on going health issues since. We are at peace knowing she is no longer in pain and she is with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.

Sandy was...

Apr 17, 2021

Beverly M. Sampson, age 92 of Fridley.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Jim. Survived by sons, Douglas (Kristi), David (Shelly), Dan (Kim); 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Thursday April 22, at St. Williams Catholic Church, 6120 5th St NE Fridley, with visitation 1 hour prior. Interment to follow after...

Apr 14, 2021

Christine Jo Anderson, 69, of Fridley, MN, passed away on April 14, 2021 after a valiant battle with a nasty lung disease.

Christine was born on December 22, 1951 to Dennis and Marion Urke of Vesta, MN.  She grew up on a farm, surrounded by family and creatures of all sorts. ...

Apr 14, 2021

Todd A Cebula, age 53, passed away on April 14, 2021 after battling cancer. He put up a tremendous fight. Todd loved to cook and loved animals, especially dogs. His hobbies included hunting, hiking, camping, fishing, billiards, gambling and watching football. He had a great admiration for eagles and bird watching. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Apr 8, 2021

On April 8th Norman went to his eternal home in Heaven. Preceded in death by wife Ruby, Son Robert, Parents Fern & Homer Hall  and 5 brothers – June, Fay, Kenny, Ray & Vernon. Survived by loving children - Steven Hall (Janine), Patty Havlish (Tom) & Daughter in law Janet Hall, many grandkids, great grandkids, cousins, nieces and nephews.  Norm...

Apr 3, 2021

Joyce M. (Anderson) Larson, age 83, of Golden Valley. Loving wife of 54 years. Devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Lifelong dedication to church service and choir membership. Gifted artistic crafter. Enjoyed traveling and loved time spent with family and friends.

Joyce was born April 19, 1937.  She grew up in the...

Apr 3, 2021

Janet Faye Wilcox, left this life to be with her parents and brother, Jerry, after a long battle with cancer.

Janet was born in Minneapolis to Harold and Gloria (Anderson) Wilcox.  She was baptized and confirmed at Spring Lake Park Lutheran (Abiding Savior Lutheran) in Mounds View, MN.  She was a...

Apr 1, 2021

Derke, Ilmi, age 84 formerly of Fridley, passed away Apr 1, 2021. Preceded in death by husband, Aloysius Derke; significant other, Ed Breitenfeldt; sister, Martha; and brother, Elmer.  Survived by children, Terry (Ivy), Tammy, Steve (Karen), Mark (Debbie), Daryl (Maria) and Scott (Ann);  sisters, Evelyn (Roy) Wehmas and Edna (Kenny) Kleiman; brother, Albert Barlund; 7 grandchildren; and several great...

Apr 1, 2021

Clyde Boege, age 87 of Spring Lake Park, passed away on April 1, 2021.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Mar 28, 2021

Nord, Mark, age 72, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, March 28th, 2021 surrounded by loved ones, after succumbing to cancer. Born in Minneapolis, Mark moved to Columbia Heights with his wife Lillian, where they raised their sons, David and Paul. Mark was a talented concrete contractor who founded Nord Concrete. There, he worked with his son,...

Mar 28, 2021

Stanley E. Hardwick passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 28, 2021 — both Passover and Palm Sunday — in St. Paul, MN. He was 85. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce, daughters Kimberly (Christopher) Carlson and Susan (James) Nordby, grandsons David Carlson, Michael and Matthew Nordby, and brothers Robert (Barbara),...

Mar 24, 2021

Donna K. Munter

Age 84 of New Brighton passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, William and Beulah; son, Timothy; and her siblings. She is survived by husband of 63 years, Marlin; children, David (Patricia), Gina and Patti; grandchildren, Aaron and Lukas; brothers, Eugene (Ruth) and Robert Koll; many...

Mar 20, 2021

Karin Suzette Ferraro passed away at 1:16pm cst Saturday, March 20th after battling Covid and Stage 4 Metastatic Cancer.

She is survived by her parents: Terry and Sharon Ferraro, her sister: Kimberly Ferraro Kaiser, her nephew: Alexander Kaiser, her partner: Mike Bores (his daughter Taylor), and her aunts, uncle and many cousins.

Karin enjoyed spending...

Mar 18, 2021

Gregory L. Zebro, age 65, of Blaine, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on July 2, 1955 and was a 1973 graduate of Irondale High School. He worked with Zebro Cement Co. and later as a salesman for Spring Lake Park Lumber for over 20 years. He enjoyed his cabin up in...

Mar 12, 2021

Damien (Peterson) Fjeld, age 42, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly of coronary artery disease on March 12th.

Damien is survived by wife, Allison; sons, Jackson & William; mom, Dawn Peterson; brother, Tyler Peterson; grandfather, Donald Fjeld; mother-in-law, Nancy (Bob) Ray-Malat;  brother-in-law, Michael Ray (Amanda Hoffman); Shaddrick family members Dan, Nathan, Dan,...

Mar 11, 2021

Ronald passed away on March 11, 2021 at the age of 77. There are not going to be any services for Ronald at this time. Interment at Fort Snelling on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 11:30 AM.

Mar 10, 2021

Halvorson, Darlene L.

Age 74 of Fridley, passed peacefully at home on March 10. Preceded in death by husband, Jim (2020), brother Rik, and parents Ernest and Dolores Bakeberg. She was a long-time employee at the Bureau of Engraving and Medtronic before retiring.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters Karen McColley and Kristen Thompson...