Obituaries

Mar 8, 2021

Michael was born in Chicago, IL on November 17, 1959. He was among five of his siblings. He went to school and grew up on the south side of Chicago. He met and married Delores Johnson and started a family at a very young age. He devoted much of his time to working and providing for his family. He...

Mar 5, 2021

Reverend Ralph John Larson, age 85, of Blaine, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021. Ralph was born to Inez and John Leiviska on Dec 22, 1935 in Aurora, MN. He had 4 siblings: Shirley, Lorraine, Diane, and Paul. He is survived by his wife; Betty; sister, Lorraine; son, Scott (Carla); daughters, Terri, and Wendi (George); 3 half-brothers; Leonard...

Feb 26, 2021

Laurie J. Frantz, age 66, of Coon Rapids, passed away on February 26, 2021.

Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Henry Hebert; mother, Patricia (Michael) Abrams.

She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Jeff; children: Jonathon (Jen), Brett (Catherine), Angie (Matt), and...

Feb 25, 2021

Olivia Corinne "Corky" Efteland, 97 of North Oaks.

Our much-loved Corky passed away February 25, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Amy Moline, husband, Myles, MD, brothers, Carl and Kenneth, stillborn grandson, Benjamin and daughter-in-law, Soky. Former teacher and Lutheran missionary to Taiwan, she was a devoted Christian who adored her family and friends. Survived...

Feb 25, 2021

Dr. James H. Gilbertson

Age 79 of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Passed suddenly on February 25, 2021 as the result of

an auto accident.

Preceded in death by father, Harlan; mother, Loraine;

sister, Patricia; brother, Tom. Survived by wife and business partner of 59 years, MaryLou; children; Dr. Harlan (Lisa) Gilbertson;...

Feb 22, 2021

Charles William Russ, aka “Bill or Charlie” September 19, 1926 - February 22, 2021 We are very sad our husband, father, grandfather and “little papa” has left us. A proud WWII veteran who loved to hunt, fish, grow apples and pick potatoes. Born in Flint, MI, living his youth in Deer Creek, MN and marrying Lorraine Buntrock on Nov.4,...

Feb 18, 2021

Thomas Albert Johanneson, of Mounds View, passed away on February 18, 2021. He was 70 years old.

Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22nd at Miller Funeral Home with gathering one hour prior.

Inurnment at 12:45 p.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Feb 14, 2021

Nora Ellen Quirin, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Blaine on February 14, 2021.

Nora was born in Sumter, South Carolina to parents, Roland James and Betty Ann. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Roland James II and John Walter.

Nora...

Feb 12, 2021

John Richard Munsterman, age 53, of Mounds View, passed away on February 12, 2021.

John was preceded in death by grandmother, Evelyn Behrens "Granny"; grandfather, John Ernest Munsterman; grandfather, Bill Behrens; grandmother, Adaline Nielsen; grandfather, Eskild Nielsen; close friend, Lewie Griffith.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie; daughters,...

Feb 9, 2021

ALDRICH, DOROTHY L. (ANDERSON)

recently of Fridley and Coon Rapids slipped quietly into the arms of the Lord on February 10, 2021 two days after her 93rd birthday after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years Robert; children Jo Aldrich, Bob Aldrich, Terry Aldrich and David (Heidi) Aldrich;...

Feb 8, 2021

Richard Loren Breneman, age 85, of Fridley, MN, passed away February 8, 2021. Richard (Dick) was born in International Falls, MN to Leon and Ellen Breneman. He graduated from Falls High School, where he met, the love of his life, Kathleen (Kathy) Dudley and they were married on June 4, 1954. They were blessed with three daughters, who they...

Feb 8, 2021

Rosemary Cochrane Perleberg, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, February 8, 2021 near her home in Andover, MN. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Tony (Heather) and Greg (Susan); grandchildren, Brenna, Braedon and Ellen; sister, Mary Kaye. Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Mary Rose (Matusovic); brother, Jimmy; husband, Robert and their infant children, Linda Marie,...

Feb 6, 2021

Jacob David Moe, of Blaine, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2021. He was 31 years old.

Survived by mother, Lila Moe (Lori); father, David Moe; sisters, Jess and Sarah; girlfriend, Samantha; other loving family and friends.

Jacob was funny.  He was the kind of funny that...

Feb 5, 2021

Ott, Jacqueline Annette, age 92, lately a resident of Landmark of Fridley, MN and Benedictine Health Center; formerly of Excelsior, MN and Clear Lake, Iowa, gently took her leave on Feb. 2, 2021 following complications from a fall.

Preceded in death by husband Ralph Ott, parents Earl and Gertrude Kimball, brother and sister-in-law...

Feb 4, 2021

Muriel L. Silseth age 88 of Blaine entered Heaven's Glory and met Jesus face to face on Feb. 4, 2021.  Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd, and daughter, Mary. Survived by children, Peter (Sandi) Silseth, Martha (Dean) Fitzsimmons, Anne Silseth, Paul (Katelyn) Silseth; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.  Funeral service Saturday 11 AM with...

Feb 3, 2021

Robert H. Mansk, “Bob,” went home to be with Jesus on Feb. 3, 2021. He was born Nov. 3, 1925 in Chicago IL, son of the late Arthur and Minnie (Holthus) Mansk. He grew up in North Minneapolis and enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Bob proudly served his country during WWII as a machine...

Feb 3, 2021

Hayes, Charles William 94, passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, in the loving company of his family. Chuck was born in North Minneapolis and was a 1944 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. At eighteen, Chuck served in the U.S. Army in France and Germany during World War II. After the war, he married his wife...

Jan 29, 2021

Sether, Patricia Joanne (nee McPhillips), 81, of New Brighton. Passed away January 29. Preceded in death by beloved husband of 48 years, Wayne; mother Florence Tanem Rathbun; brothers David McPhillips and Michael McPhillips; brother-in-law Don Sether; and sisters-in-law June Sether and Patricia A. Sether.

Pat will be dearly missed by her daughter Laura (John Deisz) Sether, Westlake...

Jan 23, 2021

Herbert L. “Herb” Halverson

Age 95

Passed away 01/23/2021. Preceded in death by beloved wife of 64 years Marvel Audrey (nee Bastian).

Herb was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and served honorably in both Atlantic and Pacific Theaters....

Jan 22, 2021

Robert “Bob” Buboltz, age 68 of New Brighton, passed away on Jan 22, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Gilbert and Margaret (Zitzloff) Buboltz; and sister, Darlene “Tooty” (Gordon) Buboltz. Survived by son, Tony (Trisha) Buboltz; brothers, Bill (Kathy) Buboltz and Jerry (Sheila) Buboltz; nieces and nephews, Molly, Thomas, Mike, Tony, Becky and Carla; and 12 grand nieces and...