Obituaries

Debra Elaine Bassett

Debra Elaine Bassett

Jul 4, 2024

Bassett (Lameyer), Debra Elaine, age 71, of Coon Rapids, passed away on July 4, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Preceded in death by her parents, Daryl and Darlene Lameyer; father and mother in-law, Vernon Bassett and Edna Bassett (Altendorf). She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 49 years, John Bassett; their children, Heather Harris...

Karen Kristine Theisen

Karen Kristine Theisen

Jul 2, 2024

Theisen, Karen K. Age 82 of Fridley passed away on July 2nd surrounded by love. Employee of the Osseo School District #279. She absolutely loved her grandchildren, being outdoors, and took great pride in being the Social Secretary of the Northland Greyhound Retirees Association.  Karen was preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Eugene; parents, Victor Hoines and Helen...

Michael Wesley Holmquist

Michael Wesley Holmquist

Jun 29, 2024

HOLMQUIST, Michael W., age 55, of Fridley and Buffalo, MN.  A friend of Bill W.  Passed away in Mount Vernon, Iowa on June 29th, 2024.  He was a longtime machinist for his career.  Loving Father, Grandfather.  He is preceded in death by father, Wesley Holmquist; and his grandparents; Aunt, Monnie Holmquist.  He will be deeply missed by his children, Breanna...

Ruth Marie Peterson

Ruth Marie Peterson

Jun 28, 2024

Peterson (Baumann), Ruth Marie, age 75, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, passed away on June 28th, 2024.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Todd Schwartz, Kelly Incretolli and son-in-law Johnny Incretolli. Private family services.  

June Carol Leathers

June Carol Leathers

Jun 27, 2024

Leathers, June C., passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. June was born on June 9, 1948, to parents Earl and Florence Leathers. June concluded her long time career at US Bank and spent her most recent years feeling the joy of retirement with her beloved cat, Tiffany. 

Both June and Tiffany were quite happy with this arrangement. 

She is preceded in...

Anthony "Tony" Ramon Karas

Anthony "Tony" Ramon Karas

Jun 27, 2024

KARAS, Anthony "Tony" Ramon, age 52, of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2024.  Tony enjoyed helping others by volunteering at car shows, the MN State Fair and The Rise program.  He had many interests in gadgets, electronics, cars and traveling to the Hawaiian Islands.  He will be deeply missed by his parents, Charlotte Karas, Peter...

Carrie Lynn Orr

Carrie Lynn Orr

Jun 25, 2024

Carrie Lynn Orr, age 66, of Coon Rapids, passed away on June 25, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. 

Preceded in death by her father John and her sister Betsy. She is survived by her Mother Marlys, brothers John Jr., Louis (Rhonda), nephew Riley, nieces Jennifer, Katie, Abbie. She is also survived by her many special friends and family...

Jean Marie Wagar

Jean Marie Wagar

Jun 23, 2024

Wagar, Jean Marie, age 97 of Fridley, MN passed on 6/23/24 in the presence of family members at Brightondale, New Brighton, Mn. Jean was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Walter and Goldie Wilson on December 14, 1926, joining her beloved sister Frances. The family lived in York, North Dakota and Jean remained passionately devoted to her upbringing on...

Amy Buchanan

Amy Buchanan

Jun 23, 2024

Amy was adventurous and brilliant-from her wit to her smile.

At 53, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer, Amy passed away on June 23, 2024.

Amy was born in Kalamazoo, MI and grew up in Phoenix, AZ where she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Grand Canyon University with a degree in Biology. Her love of wolves, woods, and water brought her...

Ronald Leroy Ramstorf

Ronald Leroy Ramstorf

Jun 19, 2024

Ronald Leroy Ramstorf 63 passed away on June 19 2024 in Brooklyn Park MN. Born on June 13 1961 to Lawrence and Mildred Ramstorf in Ada MN. Preceded in death by his parents, brother David. Survived by wife Monica, sons Jake, Justin, Nicholas. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

Richard Anthony Marasco

Richard Anthony Marasco

Jun 18, 2024

Richard Anthony Marasco, age 78, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota passed away on June 18, 2024. Richard was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 27th, 1946. He was the oldest of 3 children born to Roy and Marjorie Marasco. He grew up in Minneapolis, and after graduating from high school in 1964, he went on to get his Bachelor of Arts...

Phyllis Marlene Myhrer

Phyllis Marlene Myhrer

Jun 15, 2024

Myhrer (Clouse), Phyllis Marlene, age 89, of Coon Rapids, passed away on June 15, 2024.  Retired longtime Licensed Practical Nurse at Unity Hospital and lifetime mother and caregiver.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; their son, Steven Myhrer; daughters in-law, Becky Myhrer, Tracie Myhrer; son in-law, Duane Larson; parents, Moses and Clara Clouse; siblings, Lyle Clouse, Mary...

Marcia Marilyn Anderson

Marcia Marilyn Anderson

Jun 14, 2024

Marcia Marilyn (Johnson) Anderson, age 93 passed away in Roseville, MN on June 14, 2024. She was born on June 21, 1930 in Eveleth, Minnesota to Signe (Niemi) and Ralph Johnson. Marcia played trumpet in the school band, was a stellar student, acted in many plays, and she was also on the debate team. After graduating from Eveleth High School,...

Merlin J. Beseman

Merlin J. Beseman

Jun 12, 2024



96 years of life, 70 years of marriage, 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren (and one on the way)—this is the legacy of Merlin Beseman, a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa, (aka Grandpa Grandpa). 

 Merlin was born on February 26, 1928, in Fargo, North Dakota to Anna and Gust Beseman. He grew up in Crosby, Minnesota. In 1945,...

Edward Michael Barnum

Edward Michael Barnum

Jun 9, 2024

Edward "Ed" Michael Barnum, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was a passionate and dedicated union worker serving the members of Teamsters Local 120 as an elected Business Agent from November 1992 until he retired in October 2008. Prior, he was a Teamster truck driver at...

Diane Marie Burgers

Diane Marie Burgers

Jun 8, 2024

Diane Marie Burgers, born Diane Marie Nelson on January 6, 1947, in Minneapolis, was a beloved soul who touched the lives of many. Her generosity, kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion shone through in all aspects of her life.

Diane will be fondly remembered for her remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed and included from the very first moment they met her....

Arlene Joyce Thoennes

Arlene Joyce Thoennes

Jun 7, 2024

Arlene Joyce Thoennes (Dropik) was born in Minneapolis, MN to Anton and Ida (Swehla) Dropik on November 27, 1929. She was the first born of ten (10) siblings. The family later moved to the Dropik homestead in Leaf Valley, MN. 

Arlene had fond memories of farming helping her mother Ida with planting the garden, recalling a time prior to electricity where...

Julie Lee Meier

Julie Lee Meier

Jun 7, 2024

Julie Lee Meier was born on May 22, 1943, to Grace and Cecil Monroe in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Julie was the youngest of seven children and was often spoiled with love and affection. It was not until she was over one year old that a family friend realized Julie was deaf. Later, she was also diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a...

Frances Agnes Leaon

Frances Agnes Leaon

Jun 7, 2024

Leaon, Frances Agnes age 92 of Fridley. Frances went home to be with the LORD on June 7th, 2024. She was born in Northeast Minneapolis on September 16, 1931 to Michael and Caroline Gromek who immigrated here from Poland. In 1955 she met her husband, James Arthur Leaon, then later married in 1956 raising a family of 5 children in...

Donald Boyd "Donnie" Johnson

Donald Boyd "Donnie" Johnson

Jun 5, 2024

Donnie, (Papa) Boyd Johnson, age 73 of New Brighton passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 5th, 2024.  He was a dearly loved son, brother, uncle, husband, dad, grandpa and friend. He was born December 9th,1950 in Minneapolis to Wilbert and Bernice Johnson. He was a 1968 graduate of Bloomington Lincoln High School. In 1977 he married the love of his life,...

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