Obituaries

Jan 20, 2021

Helen Rusin, age 93 of Anoka, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 20, 2021. She was born on February 24, 1927 to Frank and Tillie Slopek. She grew up in NE Minneapolis of Polish descent and married Joseph Rusin in 1947.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph;...

Jan 19, 2021

Bernstein, James “Jim,” of Fridley. Born 1-24-37. Passed 1-19-21 due to heart failure. Retired employee of Minnegasco.

Preceded in death by parents, Katherine and Alfred; sister, Audrey; brothers, Alfred Jr. and LeRoy.

Survived by wife, Arlene (Anton) of 60 years; children: Michael, Lynn, Laura, Lisa (Al) Rautio,...

Jan 16, 2021

Fitzgerald (Smeltzer),  Marian Bernice age 99 of Columbia Heights was born September 12, 1921 in Nelson, Wisconsin.  Preceded in death by parents Bert and Ethel (Anderson) Smeltzer; husband Joseph Donald Fitzgerald; son-in-law Kenneth George Reinking; sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Paul Brantner, Arville and Richard Kuhn, Marcella and Everett Marcou; brother and sister-in-law Willmer “Bill” and Arline Smeltzer; brothers-in-law...

Jan 16, 2021

Maynard A. Nielsen, age 88, of Fridley, died due to heart failure on Jan. 16th.

Preceded by wife, Elaine. Survived by 4 children, 6 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, other loving family & friends.

Born in Mpls. & graduated North High School. Marines Sergeant.  Korean War vet. Former president...

Jan 12, 2021

Ray “Boppa” Johnson On Tuesday January 12, 2021 Raymond Richard Johnson, loving husband, father of 3, and “Boppa” of 9 passed away at the young age of 59. Ray was born on January 22, 1961 in St. Paul, MN to Raymond and Barbara (Hamilton) Johnson. On February 28, 1981 Ray married the love of his life, Sherry Schirmeister, shortly...

Jan 11, 2021

Althea Tremewan was called home on January 11th, 2021 at the age of 95.

She is survived by her daughter, Kris, son-in-law, Bill; Son, David, and daughter-in-law Nancy. 4 grandchildren and 1 “adopted”: Nathan (Sarah), Paul (Christa), Cory (Kirsten), Breanna (Wade), Jared (Alison). 5 great-grandchildren and 1 “adopted”: Amelia, Aria, Kinnley, Hendrick, Ezra (to be born soon)...

Jan 8, 2021

Gerti Marie Martin, age 15, of Blaine, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 8, 2021.

Gerti was preceded in death by her grandparents, William  & Kathline Johnson, and Gregory Martin; great-grandparents.

She is survived by her parents, Crystal Martin (Bryce Miller) and Russell (Tanya) Johnson; sisters, Kialey, Nevaeh,...

Jan 6, 2021

Johnson, Virlynn Jean age 69 of Blaine.  Was born January 5, 1952 in Estherville, IA to Virgil & Marilyn Wallerstedt.  She passed away on January 6, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids after a lengthy illness.  She was preceded in death by father, Virgil Wallerstedt; mother-in-law, Sarah (Ted) Super; father-in-law, Kenneth (Roseanne) Johnson; brother-in-law, Wayne Swenson.  She is...

Jan 5, 2021

Carol June (Trebus) Kingsbury, age 77, passed away January 5, 2021 in Fridley, MN. Born April 5, 1943 in River Falls, WI to Clarence and Delores (Johnson) Trebus.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 26 years James Kingsbury, her parents, brother Ronald (Roxanne) Trebus, niece Carolyn,  great niece Sabrina and great nephew...

Dec 31, 2020

Pavlak, Stephen George age 74, of Brooklyn Center died unexpectedly while napping, of multiple organ failure. Preceded in death by wife Jeanne “Suzie” Pavlak; father Sylvester G. Pavlak; mother Judith A. Pavlak (nee Austinson); and brother Phillip M. “Mike” Pavlak. Survived by daughter Jessica Pavlak; son-in-law Andrew Cook; brother Daniel Pavlak; sister-in-law Betty Pavlak; numerous nieces and nephews, great...

Dec 31, 2020

Steven David Reitmeier of Andover, MN was born on December 4th, 1954 to Charles and Doloris (Roragen) Reitmeier in the town of Crookston, MN. The family moved to Fosston, MN in 1955 and he grew up there. In high school, he enjoyed playing basketball and football, singing in choirs, playing the trombone in the marching band, and he was...

Dec 30, 2020

Duoos, Carol Joan (Forsell)

Carol Joan Forsell was the second of four children born of Albert and Opal (Sherman) Forsell of Twin Valley, MN on August 29, 1936 on the family farm in Norman County, Fossum Township. Carol passed away unexpectedly at home, December 30, 2020.

Carol was an active 4-H member, attended Webster School...

Dec 30, 2020

Wilfred “Ike” Frank Eidenschink of New Brighton, MN.  Passed away on December 30, 2020, at Banner Health hospital in Mesa, Arizona due to complications from Covid-19.  He was 88 years old.

Ike was born at the family farm in Detroit Lakes, MN on October 4, 1932.  The youngest of 9 children to Louis and Catherine Eidenschink.  He...

Dec 24, 2020

Patricia Theresa Elizabeth Langevin Housewright, 85, also known as the “Queen of Christmas,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on the eve of her favorite day; the day when she would shower her generosity and warmth and delicious food on her family and anyone else who came through the door. We believe that this is what she preferred –...

Dec 22, 2020

Nierengarten, Lawrence “Larry” age 91 of Fridley, formerly of Sartell, passed away on Dec 22, 2020, and Alan Nierengarten, son of Lawrence, age 44 of Fridley, passed away March 27, 2020. Survived by wife/mother, Mary; and children/siblings, Laura, Jerome, Susan and Marc. Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM with visitation beginning at 10AM on Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at...

Dec 21, 2020

Anna Mae Adella Moll, of Ham Lake, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home. She was 78 years old.

Anna was preceded in death by her son, David; siblings: Ron, Kathy, Vicky, and Gerard.

She is survived by her loving husband, Floyd; sons, Mark...

Dec 19, 2020

Eidem, Marlene (Gilsrud)

Age 88 of Fridley, passed away on December 19, 2020 after a sudden stroke. Preceded in death by husband, Robert of 68 years; parents, Harry and Myrtle Gilsrud; and brothers, Curtis and DeLane. She is survived by children, Debra (Mark) Johnson, Raleigh (Lynette), Randall, Richard, Darcy, and Robert; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Marlene graduated...

Dec 18, 2020

Gallarane, Beverly "Bev"

Age 91, long time resident of Fridley, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020.  She was born on May 12, 1929 to Oscar and Hilda Lockrem on the family farm near Northfield MN.  Bev married, Richard Gallarane in 1947.  Bev and Rick were married for 57 years until his death in 2010.  Bev worked...

Dec 18, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Iva Dell Becker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 16, 2020

Kleis, Kenneth A. "Curlie" age 71 of St. Anthony, formerly of Mounds View.  Preceded in death by father, Leonard Kleis; mother, Lucille (Ron) Nelson; sisters, Kathy Foster, Cynthia Kleis.  Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Yvonne; children, Kristie Kleis, Tanya (Phillip) LaFrenier and Casey Kleis; grandchildren, Ethan Kleis & Madelyn Kleis; sister, Susan (Darrell) Olson; brothers, Roger (Patty) Kleis...