Obituaries

Sep 10, 2019

Carolyn Olson June 19, 1934 to September 10, 2019 Carolyn was born on June 19th, 1934 in a small town in Upper Michigan. Her parents were Thomas and Martha Jurmu and she was the 6th of 7 children. Carolyn later moved to Duluth, MN where she graduated from high school. She met Paul Olson at Bethel Baptist Church in...

Sep 5, 2019

Masako Hankins, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2019 at the age of 94. She departed this life in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. She was affectionately known as “Oba-Chan” by her grandchildren and “Mako” by her friends.

Masako was born March 12th, 1925 in Tokyo Japan, daughter of...

Sep 4, 2019

Johnson, Dr. Donald D. age 89 of Fridley died 9/4/19. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Jean Johnson; his sister, Nancy Hughes; his daughter, Connie Johnson Therens. Don is survived by his wife, JoAnn and his son, Tim; his grandchildren, Andrew Johnson, Bailey Johnson Dunnom, Brian Therens, Scott Therens; great-grandchildren, Sloane, Imogen, Althea Johnson and...

Sep 3, 2019

Carl O. Sime, age 71 of Blaine, passed away on Sept 3, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Beatrice; and sister, Mary. Survived by sisters, Helen and Lynn; aunt, Ruby; nephews, Troy, Dennis, Tim and William; and many friends and caregivers at REM home and RISE, where he worked and retired after 30 years. Carl enjoyed trips...

Sep 2, 2019

Spensley, Irene (Bloch), age 99 of New Brighton, passed away on Sept 2, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Roy; sons, Vincent, Rodger and Jim; grandson, Nicholas; daughter in law, Patty; great great grandson, Bentley; and her siblings. Survived by children, Richard, Marylin and Dennis (Jan); 13 grandchildren; many great and great great grandchildren; daughters in law, Gerrie, Terry...

Sep 2, 2019

Fenske, Luella May age 85 of Anoka, formerly of Fridley.  Preceded in death by husband, Delmour; infant son; grandsons, Noah and Timothy; siblings, Ethel Hilton, John Reid, Robert Reid.  Survived by daughters, Debra (Richard) Riedle, Lori (Chris) Gordon; grandchildren, Haley, Nicole, Allison and Thomas.  Funeral service Thursday, September 12th - 10:30 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home,...

Aug 31, 2019

Jim Piersiak, 83, of St. Louis Park, MN, stepped into his Heavenly Leech Lake Resort on August 31st 2019.

Jim was an Auto Mechanic most of his life, and loved nothing more than to fish in his spare time.

Jim is survived by his four children from his previous marriage to Marlene:  James (Deb), Sarah,...

Aug 29, 2019

NESS (Hagie), Bernice

Died Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Benedictine Health Center at Innsbruck, New Brighton, MN.

Born in Minneapolis, MN on September 4, 1926.  Preceded in death by parents, John and Mathilda Hagie and husband, Elmo Ness.

Received B.S. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Minnesota.  Was a member of the...

Aug 29, 2019

Maki, Roy Edward, 94, New Hope, longtime Crystal resident, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 29, 2019.  Roy was born in Minneapolis to Gust and Hilda Maki on February 8, 1925.  His parents were Finnish immigrants, and he was very proud of being an American of Finnish descent.  He lived in the Glenwood Avenue area of Minneapolis until 1965, when...

Aug 28, 2019

LaVerne (Ruff) Schmidt, age 95, of Plymouth, MN (formerly of St. Cloud), passed away peacefully on August 28 with family by her side. She is preceded in death by husband, John; sisters Geraldine and Marie; and brothers, Don, Hilary, and William. She is survived by daughters, Barbara (Don), Mary (Scott), and Lenora (Rick); grandchildren, Jeremy (Heather) and Amy (Troy);...

Aug 21, 2019

Wallace C. Schuldt “Wally”, age 87, of Mounds View, MN passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 with his family by his side. He was a man of great faith and a fierce prayer warrior. His hope was in the grace of God through his savior Jesus Christ. He was deeply devoted to Janet, his wife of 60 years...

Aug 20, 2019

Jeanne Maralyn (nee Nelson) Swan age 88 of Spring Lake Park.

Jeanne was born on August 17, 1931 to Gerhard and Clara (Johnson) Nelson in Santiago, Minnesota.  Jeanne was born at home on the farm and her Great-Grandmother Olson was the midwife that helped bring her into the world.  Jeanne was baptized, confirmed, and married at Our...

Aug 17, 2019

Christie, Joyce, age 92, passed away on August 17, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; and siblings, Howard, Dorothy and Kathy. Survived by children, Chuck (Liz), Catherine and Judie (Mark) Ben; grandchildren, Matt (Lindsay) and Jon (Brittany); great grandchildren, Aaron, Fiona, Daphne, Hadley and Harper; and siblings, John and Carol. Funeral service on Sat, Aug 24 at 4PM...

Aug 17, 2019

Beverly Ann Talbot (Fortune) age 84, of Fridley passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019.  The oldest of 8 children, Beverly was born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 4, 1935 to William and Dorothy Fortune. The family moved to northeast Minneapolis where Beverly graduated from Edison High School. Preceded in death by her cherished husband, LeRoy; daughter, Susan;...

Aug 16, 2019

Turner, James K., age 83 of Fridley, passed away on Aug 16, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Merle and Viola; son, Darren; brothers, Vernon and Darel; and sister, Donna. Survived by wife, Alice (Winesburg); children, Brian (Dawn), Colleen (Kevin) Carlson, Alison, Erin (Tom) Harlan and Tim; grandchildren, Matthew (Brittany), Tori, Aidan, Corey, Amy (Pat), Jesse and Finn; great...

Aug 13, 2019

Chad Neil Wojahn, age 47, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Mpls., MN. He was preceded in death by grandparents Severt & Doris (Gunderson) Haugen, and Grandmother Avis (Gaustad) Wojahn. On Sunday, March 12, 1972 Chad was born to Gary & Marlys (Haugen) Wojahn in LaCrosse, WI. Chad was baptized April 23, 1972 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church...

Aug 13, 2019

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Teafatiller (nee Sheridan)

10/12/1956 – 8/11/2019

Beloved wife of Larry, loving mom of Charles (Libby), Christopher (Gina), Cheryl (James) Smith (Teafatiller); grandma of Elaina Zeller, Jordan Zeller, Dylan Teafatiller, Madison Smith, Zachary Teafatiller, Hannah Smith, Mackenzie Teafatiller, Christian Smith, Peyton Teafatiller; great-grandma of Camden Roth, Braxton Roth; daughter of Mary Alice Sheridan (Freundschuh);...

Aug 12, 2019

Katherine Eunice Peterson, age 103 of Fridley, passed away on August 12, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth; daughter-in-law Ann; eight sisters, and two brothers.

Katherine is survived by her children Gordon, Gayle (Jerry), Leon (Nancy), Sharon (Don), Bruce (Lanette); 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; many many nieces, nephews; friends & relatives....

Aug 11, 2019

Worcester, Ann (nee Barber) age 98 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Robert.  Survived by daughter, Nancy (Terry) Norberg; sons, Robert (Marrianne), William (Phyllis); 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren with two more soon to arrive. Private services will be held by the family followed by a private interment at Sunset Memorial Park in St. Anthony, MN.

Aug 9, 2019

Charlene Margaret Campbell, 92, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away on August 9, 2019 at White Pine Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her daughter Jan Christensen. She is survived by her son’s Reggie Steiner and Rex Steiner, 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Private services are being held by the family.