Obituaries

James Nelson

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...

Enola Jackmon

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...

Roland Zeller

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...

LeRoy Anderson

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...

Byron Teska, M.D, FACS

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...

James Crook

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...

Judy Schommer

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...

Tarrence George

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...

Sandra Peters

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...

Beverly Sampson

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...

Todd Cebula

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,...

Christine Anderson

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. ...

Norman Hall

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...

Joyce Larson

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...

Janet Wilcox

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...

Clyde Boege

Apr 1, 2021

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

No services are scheduled at this time.

Ilmi Derke

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...

Stanley Hardwick

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),...

Mark Nord

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,...

Donna Munter

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...