Obituaries

Jun 27, 2019

Donald Forslund, age 96 of Mounds View passed peacefully on June 27, 2019.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte; 4 brothers & 3 sisters.

He is the beloved father of Jeanne (Phillip) Nava, Linda Olson, Gary (Linda), Wendy (Michael) Pedginski, Donna Jutting, Dan (Karri), Heidi Jo, Becky; grandpa of Jeremy, Jake, Kristin,...

Jun 25, 2019

Caesar (nee Hammes), Mary Kaye age 69 of East Bethel, formerly of Mpls.

Born in Princeton, MN on May 11, 1950 Mary Kaye began her journey through life. Mary Kaye was the oldest of 7 children by Frank Hammes and Lillian (Hammes) Steenerson. She was called home on June 25, 2019.

Mary was a strong,...

Jun 18, 2019

Hoskins, Dean E. age 82 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by wife, LaRae; parents, Laurel and Leona Hoskins; 2 sisters, Doris Curie, Betty Betts. Survived by daughters, Sandee Koch, Melissa (Mike) Pommerening; granddaughters, Jessica Pommerening, Lily and Annie Koch; 3 brothers, Dale (Sharon), Jim (Carol), Jr. (Linda) Hoskins; 2 sisters, Caryll (Jr.) Herbst, Donna Karthauser; and many good friends and...

Jun 16, 2019

Norma D. Zook, age 92, of St. Anthony, MN, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019. Norma was born in Columbia Heights on July 17, 1926. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Harry; parents, Roy and Gudrun Haversack; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Arby Carlson with whom she had an especially close and loving relationship; great-grandson, Austin Ritzema....

Jun 11, 2019

Leonard Passon was called home to eternal life on Tuesday, June 11.

Leonard is survived by his four sons Gary, Stephen, David, and Wayne, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren great great grandchildren, also , two brother Louis (Sonny) and sisters Katherine (Clara),and Marianne. He is preceded in death by his wife, Junette,,...

Jun 9, 2019

Carol Ann Riste, age 78, of Blaine, MN, passed away June 9, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Ron; sister, Molly Gundersen. Carol was a Charge Nurse in the ER at Unity Hospital for many years. She enjoyed quilting, antiquing & gardening. Carol was a beloved wife, mother & grandmother. Survived by sons, Mark (Diane), Scott (Terry) & Craig...

Jun 9, 2019

HP (Homer Paul) Eclov, age 86, of Saint Paul passed away on June 9, 2019.

Survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan Eclov; sons, Timothy (Cathryn Reher) and Jon (Theresa); daughter Kris (Mike) Juaire; grandchildren, Neville Eclov, Elspeth Puffer, Oscar Eclov-Reher, Emma Eclov-Reher. Hanna Juaire, Josh Juaire, Kati Davis and Emily Juaire; great...

Jun 7, 2019

Schultz, Evonne M. age 82 of Coon Rapids was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Caroline Skordahl; husband, Dr. John Singh; daughter, Kim Olson; sister, Carol Redepenning.  She leaves behind three siblings, Joane Everson, Carl “Sonny” Skordahl, and Mary Chapman; son, Scott Schultz Sr.; grandchildren, Jennifer Olson, Alissa McFarland, Aletta Hoium, Austin Olson, Scott Schultz Jr.; 6 great-grandchildren, many other...

Jun 5, 2019

Beverly Joyce Pidany, age 80, of Mounds View, MN. Survived by husband, Bill; daughters, Terry Berube, Cheryl (David) Brellenthin and Beth (Michael) Vincek; step-children, Sue Pidany and Wayne (Sue) Pidany; siblings, Barb (Stephen) Hetteen and Kim (Karen) Messelt; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Beverly was born and raised in Roseau, MN. She was the kind of person that made...

Jun 4, 2019

Virginia G. Treptow (nee) Dols age 93 of St. Anthony, MN formerly of Apache Junction, AZ and Minneapolis, MN.  Passed away on June 4th 2019.  She is preceded in death by husband Harold Treptow, her parents Arthur Sr and Agnes Dols, siblings Richard (Agnes), Arthur Jr (Patricia), Betty (John), and (Beverly).  Virginia is survived by Children Michael (Judy), Stephen (Janel) and Patrick.  Six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...

Jun 3, 2019

LeCuyer, Virgil L. Jr. age 65 of Fridley was born on February 20, 1954 in Fridley to proud parents, Virgil Sr. & Viola LeCuyer.  Preceded in death by parents; sister, Michele on May 14th, 2019.  Survived by three Cousins, Evelyn, Charles and Colleen Everett.  Private services were held.

Jun 3, 2019

Duane Alvin Halverson, 74, of New Brighton, MN, lost his battle with cancer June 3, 2019.

He is preceded in death by parents, Chester and Rose; sister, Phyllis; and grandson, Jonathan.  Duane is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary (Voigt), whom he met during Junior High in Eagle Grove, IA. Together they...

May 27, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Chelberg, age 74, of Coon Rapids, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Millie & Marvin Ingledue; sister Phyllis Ingledue; beloved dog, Peppy. Betty enjoyed playing Bingo and volunteering at a local church. Survived by husband of 55 years, Tom; children, Kathy (Mark) Perkins, Heidi Sims, JoAnn (Allan) Besner, LuAnn (Cody) Glendenning and David Chelberg; 8 grandchildren; 9...

May 27, 2019

Richard James Whitley, age 89, of Brooklyn Center, MN, passed away May 27, 2019. Preceded in death by 2 children and 2 siblings. Richard was a residential contractor for over 45 years. Survived by wife, Arlene; 5 children; grandchildren.

May 25, 2019

HANSON, SANDRA KAY

12/29/1954 – 5/25/2019

Sandy was the third of four daughters born to Myron (Steve) and Ardis Marquardt, whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her sisters Mary (Gary) Suhl, Linda (Tom) Ferdelman and Kim Mulcare. Sandy grew up in Mounds View, MN and graduated from Irondale Highschool in 1973. She...

May 23, 2019

Frank J Keeley, age 85 of Fridley, MN, died peacefully at home on May 23rd, 2019. Survived by loving daughter, Kim (Frankie); loving sons, Greg (Michelle), Danny; grandchildren, Justin, Matthew, Jordyn; loving special friend and caregiver, Julie Lindquist; brothers John, Bob; sister, Rosemary; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by loving wife of over...

May 21, 2019

Redepenning, Carol Jane age 84 of Fridley.

Strength, determination, grace, and kindness.

Carol lived her life as only she knew how: embodying these traits and encouraging them in everyone she came into contact with. From Barnes and Noble, to Panera, to her local libraries; Carol is remembered for her kindness and how she made everyone...

May 20, 2019

Halverson, LeRoy Thomas age 92 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by wife, Charlotte; daughter-in-law, Karen Halverson; grandson, Jeremy Zachau; parents, Henry & Bergine Halverson; 2 brothers; 8 sisters.  Survived by children; Thomas (Amy) Halverson, Juliana (Calvin) Jeandron, Randy Halverson, Pauline (Mark) Zachau; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; other relative and friends.  Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday, May 30th at Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

May 19, 2019

Dorothy L. Meyer, age 85, of Columbia Heights passed away on May 19, 2019.

Preceded in death by loving husband, Tom; siblings, Stephanie Christ, Helen Bodick, Gen Mika, Joseph Krawczyk, Lucy Zandaroski, Wanda Cooley. Survived by son, Mark (Amelia); daughter, Joyce (Scott) Salazar; grandchildren, Andy (Molly), Stefan (Ana), Sarah, Josie, Noah; great grandchildren,...

May 17, 2019

Miriam Delore Sparre, age 94, of Fridley, MN, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 17, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents Leonard & Lillie Olson; her six siblings; husband, Ray Sparre; granddaughters, Deidra Page & Star Schultz; great grandson, Bo Redfield. Miriam was born and raised in Cambridge, MN and moved to Fridley in 1976. A long-time...