Obituaries

Jan 29, 2020

R. Mary L. Larson (Quernemoen), age 87,  of New Brighton and previously of Battle Lake passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Mary Louise was born on February 13th, 1932 just outside Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She was the oldest daughter in a strict baptist family of four; born to an immigrant mother from...

Jan 27, 2020

Eileen Whited, age 76, of Spring Lake Park passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2020. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of fifty four years, Jerry; children, Jay (Nicole) and Julie; grandchildren, Emily, Riley, and Ana; other extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be on Friday, February...

Jan 26, 2020

Welter, Roger D. Sr.

Born 4-1-1943 in Waverly, Iowa.  Started his next race on January 26th, 2020 when he passed away peacefully at home in Oak Park, MN.  He had a previous stroke leading to vascular dementia.  Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Opel; 2 sisters and one brother.  Roger is survived by wife, Sherry;  daughter,...

Jan 22, 2020

Marie Nelson, age 85, of Blaine went to be with her Lord on January 22, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Chuck; parents, Arnold and Adella Richert; and brother, Chuck Richert. She will be deeply missed by her children, Nancy (Scott) Albrecht, Kathy (Martin) James, Dave Nelson; grandsons, Kyle and Matthew; brother, Jim (Gen)...

Jan 21, 2020

Vernon F. Johnson, age 91, passed away on January 21, 2020.

Vern was born on April 11, 1928 in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. He grew up in the small town of Almelund, Minnesota with his parents, Joseph “Fred” and Betty, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He attended a 2 room schoolhouse with 8 grades before graduating from North...

Jan 19, 2020

William Lee Kerkes, age 56, of St. Louis Park passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 19th due to complications from a pulmonary embolism. He will be deeply missed by his sisters, Carolyn Prose, Kathleen Kerkes, Valerie Garlock; uncles, Jim Kerkes and family, Tom Kerkes and family; nephews, Joshua, Jameson, Dakota; nieces, Ashley, Jessica, and Sherrie.

Jan 18, 2020

Hagberg, Patricia S. age 77 of Columbia Heights.  Survived by loving husband, Donald; children, Don (Dawn), Barb (Mike); grandchildren, Kaile, Madesyn, Jennifer and Nichole; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Galytea; brother, William Lucas, Jr; sister, Sheryl Lucas Lindquist; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Patricia (Patty) Sue Lucas was born in Springfield, Illinois, the second child of three to William Edward...

Jan 17, 2020

Rutz, Margaret A. “Margie” age 92 of Milaca, formerly of Columbia Heights, went home to be with Jesus on January 17th surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Edward. Survived by son, John; daughter-in-love, Cyndie “Gracie”; daughter, Renee; granddaughters, Leah, Ashlee (Ryan) Lovaas; great-granddaughter, Ayla. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday (1/23/20) - 10:30 AM with visitation one...

Jan 17, 2020

Mavis B. Palmquist (Kaufman), 91, of New Brighton passed away peacefully on Jan 17th.

She is preceded in death by loving husband of 49 years, Earl D Palmquist; brother, Kay Kaufman; and second husband, Earl Rude. She will be deeply missed by her son, Scott (Jacqueline); daughter, LeAnn (Andrew) Traffie; grandchildren, Mark (Elizabeth),...

Jan 17, 2020

Arthur Alfred Thomas III, age 38, of Brooklyn Park passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17th, 2020. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Debra Thomas; dad, Arthur (Karen) Thomas Jr.; children, Monica, Arthur IV, and Solaris; siblings, Charice and Dominic; niece, Jasmine; nephews, DeAndre, Elijah, and Dominic Jr.; extended family; close friends, Jason, Anthony, Heather,...

Jan 16, 2020

Robin Kimberly Gooden, 60, from Minneapolis died unexpectedly on January 16, 2020.

Robin was born in Minneapolis on August 2, 1959 to Robert and Muriel Gooden.  She graduated from Edison High and then entered the workforce.  Shortly before death, she switched positions in Wells Fargo and loved working with auto loan customers and helping them with any...

Jan 15, 2020

Weinke, Elizabeth Ann, age 84 of New Brighton.  Preceded in death by son, Steven. Survived by loving husband, Thomas; daughter, Cindy (Doug) Wallenstein; sons, Ron (Tammy) Weinke, Dave Weinke; daughter in law, Susan Weinke; grandchildren, Angela, DJ, Tony, Todd, Jessica, Shayla, Samantha, Stephanie & Dana; also 2 great grandchildren.  Elizabeth had a special talent for making holidays special as...

Jan 14, 2020

Gadacz, (nee Kowalsky) Eleanor Regina age 88 of Elk River, formerly of Mounds View.  Preceded in death by husband, Alexander. Survived by daughters, Bernadette (Lindon) Mackey, Dolores (Patrick) Andreasen; grandchildren, Matthew (Jennifer) Andreasen, Laura (Bryan) Hofius; great-grandchildren, Hailey & Chloe Andreasen and Mason & Morgan Hofius; many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, January 18, 2020 -...

Jan 5, 2020

Gloria Jane Wellan passed away peacefully 1/5/2020 age 82.  She was a warm and loving wife, mother and grandmother who led a full life and loved her family and them in return. Gloria liked to travel the world with her husband Wayne, play tennis, spend time with family and sing in the church choir.  She cherished time at the cabin...

Jan 4, 2020

****PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN SERVICE DATES****

Rosemary Elizabeth Casserly, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2020 in New Brighton, Minnesota. She was born September 12, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN to Lawrence Valerius and Rose Elizabeth Valerius (nee Witzman); the oldest of six children. Rosemary met her husband, John Edward Casserly, through a mutual friend....

Jan 2, 2020

Survived by mother, Connie Modig; brother, Randall Modig' love of his life, Peggy Sue Daly.  Memorial service Thursday January 9, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley

Jan 2, 2020

John G Flora, age 83, of Fridley, passed away January 2, 2020. John was a Civil Engineer, spending 20 years in the Army Corps of Engineers after graduting ROTC from the University of Wisconsin in 1960. He retired as a Lt Col in 1980 and became the Director of Public Works for the City of Fridley, which he held...

Jan 1, 2020

Vishnu Narine, known by some as Harry, was born in Lusignan, Guyana on November 20, 1958. He was the fourth child of six born to Rama and the late Bodo Narayan. Ever since childhood, Harry loved to laugh and make others laugh with him. When he was 39, he moved from Guyana to Minnesota to join and...

Dec 30, 2019

Elizabeth Caroline Lundeen, age 100, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2019. Elizabeth was a loving, generous, and gracious woman who devoted her life to service and faith. She was born to Axel and Caroline Lundeen in Minneapolis on January 6, 1919. She graduated from Edison High School and earned a BS degree from the University of Minnesota School...

Dec 25, 2019

Glen Gerald Douglas, age 84 of Fridley, MN died on December 25, 2019 in Coon Rapids, MN at the Park River Estates Care Center. Glen was born on February 22, 1935 to parents Milo and Flora Douglas in Mack, Colorado. Glen graduated from High School and attended Lee College in Cleveland, Tennessee. He later moved to Memphis and met...