Obituaries

Todd Ament

Dec 24, 2019

Ament, Todd, age 50 of Blaine, formerly of Isanti, passed away on Dec 24, 2019. Todd was an avid outdoors man who loved to fish, hunt and spend time at the cabin. Survived by wife, Jodi; children, Jeremy, Rhiannon and Miranda; sister, Jodi; parents, Doris and Tim Farmer and Norm Hullinger; stepchildren, Jennifer and Kyle; 2 granddaughters; and other...

Russell Hendrick

Dec 23, 2019

Russell Carlton Hendrick peacefully passed away on Dec 23, 2019, in his home in Fridley. He was 90 years old.  Russ is predeceased by his son, Jim; grandson, Ben; and his big sister, Cathy.

Russ is survived by his wife, Delores of 68 years. He is lovingly remembered by his sister, Carol; his children, Terry (Todd), Steve (Sue)...

Dennis Tolzien

Dec 22, 2019

Dennis Curtis Tolzien avid fisherman, hunter and camping man, passed away at the age of 82 years old.  He had a forever love for his beloved wife Gloria and their children, Tonya, Terrill (Lisa), Tian (Roger) and Travis as well as his grandchildren, Brandon, Trent, Tara (Sam) Louis, Tevin (Katie) and Autumn, and his great Granddaughter Blake. He also...

Gabrielle Meister

Dec 19, 2019

Gabrielle Marie Meister age 19 of Milaca, formerly of Fridley.

Gabrielle (Gabie) Marie Meister was born on 7/27/2000 in Minneapolis Minnesota. Gabie passed away suddenly unexpectedly on 12/19/2019 at the age of 19 years old in Milaca, Minnesota.  She was diagnosed at the age of 11 years old with type one diabetes. Although she was not always diligent...

Vicky Martin

Dec 19, 2019

Martin, Vicky J., age 66 of Mounds View, passed away on Dec 19, 2019. Survived by husband of 48 years, Dan; son, Dan Jr; siblings, Loren (Laurie), Roxanne (Dave) and Terry Jo (Jay); nieces; nephews; and other loving relatives and friends. Visitation at 10AM with memorial service at 11AM on Sat, Dec 28 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy...

Kenneth Wadnizak

Dec 18, 2019

Kenneth John Wadnizak

Wadnizak, Kenneth J. age 67 of Spring Lake Park, formerly of Fridley, died 12/18/2019. Preceded in death by parents, Ione (Pederson) Wadnizak and Joseph B. Wadnizak. Survived by siblings: Bruce, Gayla Ellis (Chris), Dennis, Julie – niece: Joy Gonzalez (Larry), and grandnephew, James Gonzalez – goddaughter: Tiffany Kretzmann. Deeply loved by close cousin, Nancy Pederson, and by other cousins...

Beatrice Peterson

Dec 17, 2019

Beatrice (Bea) Peterson, age 102, of Fridley passed away on Dec. 17, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Thorwald; son, Wayne; daughter, Bernice; and grandson, Michael. She is survived by daughter, Gretchen (Jim) Bjorklund; grandsons, Adam Peterson, John (Liz) Carline, Ryan (Colleen) Peterson, Andrew (Anita) Carline, Mark (Jenny) Carline; in-laws, Kathy Peterson, Patrick Carline, Kara Peterson; and...

Betty Thompson

Dec 13, 2019

Betty J. Thompson, age 90, of Mounds View went to be with her Lord on December 13th with family members present.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, George; beloved son, James; sister, Mary Ann; and parents, James and Dorothy Perry. She is survived by three sons, G. Michael, John (Lorri), and Jeff...

Robin Engelbrecht

Dec 12, 2019

Engelbrecht, Robin Gene Born May 29, 1951 - Died December 12, 2019 Robin was the son of Chery Engelbrecht Cicchese & Stepfather, Leonard Cicchese.  He was baptized April 28, 1953 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Osakis, Minnesota.  He graduated June 5, 1970 from Mechanic Arts High School, St. Paul, Minnesota.  His mother kept him home with her until she became...

Jean Christopherson

Dec 8, 2019

Jean Christopherson, age 79, of New Brighton passed away on Sunday, Dec 08.

She is preceded in death by her older sisters, Dorothy and Wilma, and two sisters who died in infancy. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Jim; sons, David and Paul (Joanne); daughter, Karen (Darin); 4 grandchildren; and 4...

Ingrid Guse

Dec 7, 2019

Ingrid K. Guse, age 71 of Fridley, passed away on Dec 7, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; and parents, Jewel and Norma. She is survived by children, Patrick (Holly) Guse and Heather (Jon) Thompson; grandchildren, Brandi, Baili, Lauren, Parker, Madison, Hunter, Samantha and Jena; great grandson, Cohen; brothers, Tony, David, Paul and Peter; and...

Sheryl Miller

Dec 6, 2019

Sheryl Ann Miller (Sorter) 52 years old. Sheryl was taken from family and friends on Dec 6th. She was tragically hit in an accident while walking to work Dec 6th at 6am.

She is preceded in death by grandparents, parents Ernest and Delores Sorter. Sheryl is survived by her loving husband Edward Miller, three...

Eugene Graves

Dec 6, 2019

Eugene Francis Graves February 20, 1923 – 2019 It is difficult to express the dynamics of dad and his influence on the lives that he touched. Dad lived by a simple theology, which was, “always do the right thing, even when nobody is watching” He is an angel walking on earth. Dearly missed, Dad is a role model for...

James Lange

Nov 30, 2019

Jim lost his battle with cancer on November 30th, passing peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Survived by his wife of 59 years, Susan (nee Best); sons, Larry (Kimberly Hale), Tim (Lynne), Brian (Christyl); grandsons, Chris & Mark; sister, Beverly Berres; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents, Bernice and Kenneth;...

Joyce Peterson

Nov 30, 2019

Peterson, Joyce E., age 95 of NE Mpls.  Preceded in death by husband, Russell G., and son, Gregg.  Survived by daughter, Linnea Stohlberg; grandchildren, Devin Stohlberg, Chris Stohlberg and Gretchen (Chris) Wilmet; great grandsons, Aidan, Logan and Gavin Wilmet; also several nieces, other family and friends.  Funeral service Wed. 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Salem...

Marcella French

Nov 30, 2019

Marcella Catherine "Sally" French (Forner)

November 22, 1928 – November 30, 2019.

Born November 22, 1928, to German-speaking parents in Dahlgren Township in Carver County Minnesota.  Sally was the second of three daughters born to Elnore (Englemann) and Alloys Forner.  Her older sister Hildegard and younger sister Mildred rounded out her family.  The family lived...

Virginia Stenslie

Nov 27, 2019

Virginia Stenslie (Schoenborn) age 86, of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully at home with family on Nov. 27, 2019.

Preceded by husband, Alton (Toby). She will be deeply missed by her sons, Steven and Douglas (Renee); furbaby, Binx; and other relatives and friends. Formerly employed by the Womans Club of Minneapolis, Golden Valley Country...

Carol Johnson

Nov 26, 2019

Johnson, Carol (Sargent), age 84 of Fridley, passed away peacefully on Nov 26, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Freeman Sargent and Ruth (Sargent) Solem; sister, Joan Sargent; and brothers, Gary Sargent and Ronald Sargent. Survived by husband of 66 years, Vernon; children, Steven (Cindy), Debra (Dale) and Judy (Troy); brother, Jack (Andrea) Solem; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Jodie (Noah), Kyle, Jared...

Terri Aukes

Nov 22, 2019

Theresa “Terri“ Aukes passed away at her home on November 22, 2019 after a 2 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Terri was born on May 30, 1961, in Mpls to parents Casimir and Nancy (Larson) Marciniak. Survived by husband, Duane; and siblings, Dana Marciniak – Erickson, Marcus Marciniak, Bonnie Marciniak and Lisa Marciniak. She is preceded in death...

Lavina Olson

Nov 21, 2019

Olson, Lavina Marie, age 90 of Coon Rapids, longtime resident of New Brighton, passed into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on November 21, 2019. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Alvin “Al.” Survived by sons, Wayne (Sally) and Gordon (Judy); grandchildren, Lindsey (Wesley) Herold, Matthew (Sheila), John “Jack” and Calvin “Cal;” great...