Obituaries

Jun 1, 2020

Timothy Robert Kelley, age 76 of Woodbury, passed away June 1, 2020 at Northridge Care Center in New Hope. Preceded in death by parents, Warren N. Kelley and Frances M. Kelley; and niece, Katherine M. Kelley. Survived by brother, Michael H. Kelley (Jule); Teresa Kelley; Nancy Kelley; sister, Paula Eggebrecht; Wally Nelson (Marcia); Daniel Nelson (Kim); and Michele Nelson....

Jun 1, 2020

Selin, Meradie, age 84 of Fridley, passed away on June 1, 2020 due to Covid-19. Meradie was a loving mother who was devoted to her family. She was kind, charitable and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stan; parents, Doris & Ted; and brother, Wayne. Meradie is survived...

May 29, 2020

Iris R. Bolden-Jackson

June 10, 1958 ~ May 29, 2020

What we have is much more than they can see.

Iris Rene Jackson was born June 10, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Huey and Joyce Bolden. She was...

May 28, 2020

Timothy J. Kalpin, age 49, of St. Paul, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 28th due to an unexpected pulmonary embolism.

Timothy was preceded in death by his father, Loren Kalpin.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley (James) Olson;...

May 27, 2020

Miller, Lucille A. age 91 of Coon Rapids was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Miller; sister, Dorothy Larson; grandmother, Augusta Grimes; her father, Clarence Grimes; and at last her mother, Mary whom she will finally meet. She is survived by her children, Steve Miller and Debbie Blesi; daughter-in-law, Terry Miller; grandchildren, Greg (Jenny) Miller, Gary Miller, Jennifer...

May 27, 2020

Bonnie Marie Arnoldy (Berg) age 86 of Fridley, MN, peacefully passed away on May 27th.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Victor John Arnoldy.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Cindy (Jerry) Lindner and Cheryl (Duane) Torborg, and grandchildren: Jared, Steven and Kendra Lindner and Michael and Kayla Torborg....

May 25, 2020

Gloria D. Gruchalla, age 83, of Fridley; formerly of Spring Lake Park and Moorhead, passed away on May 25, 2020.

Preceded in death by husband, Tom; parents, Oscar and Lillian Wien; and seven siblings. Private service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

May 20, 2020

Gladys Frances (Betley) Kintop, 91, was born December 26, 1928 in Columbia Heights, Minnesota to Anna and Frank Betley.  She was the youngest of 7 siblings.  Gladys graduated from Columbia Heights High School in 1946. She married Wallace W. Kintop in November 1948 and over the next 13 years had eight children.

After Wally’s...

May 20, 2020

Boedigheimer, Michael 73, of Blaine, MN was called home to the Lord on May 20, 2020. He was born in 1946 to Gabriel and Elsie (Lind) Boedigheimer. He graduated from DeLaSalle High School and received a degree in Sociology from the University of St. Thomas.

Michael is survived by daughter, Sarah Evans, her husband Brian, and his...

May 19, 2020

Cooke, Judith D. (Anderson) “Judy”

Age 87 of Anoka MN, passed away on May 19th at 1:00pm peacefully.

Judy was born on September 7th, 1932 in lake Nebagamon WI, 2nd of 3 children to Hilding and Hilma Anderson.  After graduating from high school in Superior WI she...

May 18, 2020

In loving memory of Caroline Johanna Corbett April 10, 1940 – May 18, 2020. Caroline passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 80, her wishes were to be cremated. The family is planning a private gathering, due to Covid 19. A celebration of life is to be determined at a later date. She is proceeded in...

May 16, 2020

Erks, Dale, age 85 of Circle Pines, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020. Survived by wife, Carol Erks; children, Clint Erks (Roxanne), Elizabeth Erks Anderson, Kristin (Tim) Johnson, Jeramie Steinert (Amie Hoffner-Steinert) and Jolene Steinert-Abderhalden (Bill); grandchildren, Amiee, Jenna, Emily, Rick, Brittany, Jonah, Addyson and Rio; great grandchildren; family; friends; and fishing buddy, Ralph and Joyce Thoennes. Preceded...

May 11, 2020

Scofield, Margaret E. (nee Umbs, fka Scotch)

July 20, 1932 – May 11, 2020

Age 87 of Mounds View. Marge passed away from complications of COVID-19 on May 11, 2020. She was able to stay in her senior living facility with her son, Mark, at her side during her illness until she crossed the finish...

May 10, 2020

Eugene “Bud” Bright “Our hearts are broken.”  Bud passed away May 10, 2020.  Survived by wife, Betty; children, Deborah (Malcolm), Steven (Dawn); grandson, Scott (Heather); granddaughter, Melissa (Emmy); great grandsons, Martin and Charlie; along with many nieces and nephews.  Private family service after a two week quarantine.  Memorials preferred to Sunrise United Methodists Church or Ralph Reeder Food shelf....

May 7, 2020

Maxine Mae Wilken, age 90 of Mounds View, passed away on May 7, 2020. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Florian J. Wilken; great-granddaughter, Olivia Grace; parents, Irene and Karl Driste; and brother, Gerald. Maxine is survived by children, Caryn, Crescenthia (Steve), Elizabeth (Tony), Jeffrey (Deborah), and Anna (Kevin); grandchildren, Anna Marie, Kathleen, Brandon, Katherine, Eli, Brynna, Miles; great-grandchildren,...

May 6, 2020

Marie Elva Scheer was born on July 22, 1938 near Bigfork, Minnesota inside the log cabin her parents had built. She graduated from Bigfork High School and began nurse’s training at General Hospital in Minneapolis. She married Bob Marcotte and they raised their children together for thirteen years.

Her contributions to her community...

May 6, 2020

Bonnie Oltman, age 75, of Brooklyn Park passed away on May 6th 2020 due to Covid 19.

Preceded in death by husband, John Oltman; and parents, Vere and Wanda Warden. Survived by brothers, Mike Warden and Rob Warden; sister, Laurie Middendorf; relatives and friends.

Bonnie was a lifelong employee...

May 6, 2020

Zacharias, Roland E., age 84 of Fridley, was born on November 15, 1935 in Linton, North Dakota and passed away on May 6, 2020 in Fridley, Minnesota. He graduated from Chisago City High School and Hamline University. He retired from Honeywell after 32 years. Following his retirement, he worked as a volunteer driver for Anoka County for 27 years....

May 5, 2020

Edward Arther Miller III passed away suddenly from Cardiac arrest on May 5th 2020 at Regions hospital St Paul MN.  Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Irene Miller; sister, Cheryl Miller; and his wife, Sheryl Miller.  Ed is survived by his beloved three children, Jeremy, Joshua and Katelyn; and four grandchildren, Shaye, Breanna, Stefan and Logan; Ed will be forever...

May 2, 2020

Olson, Dale L. age 69 of Mounds View passed away suddenly on May 2, 2020. Preceded in death by son, Christopher; brother, Terry. Survived by life partner, Kathy Patrow; sons, Brian, Robert, Brad (Angie); daughter, Barbara Olson; many grandchildren; brother, Eugene (Shirley); sisters, Sharon (Ron) Lemke, Mary Olson; many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held...