Obituaries

Mar 22, 2019

Lois Virginia (Monson) Berg

Born April 18, 1927 in Wahkon, MN to the late Stella and Roy Monson, passed away at age 91 on March 22, 2019 in Brooklyn Park, MN surrounded by her beloved family.

Lois' loved gardening, bird watching, baking goodies and making raspberry jam to share...

Mar 20, 2019

John P. Velin "Jack", age 94, of Fridley passed away on March 20, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, brother, and sister. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Ginnie; children, Jeff (Brigid), Mike, Judy (Jim) Daugherty; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends.

Marine Corps WWII Vet. A Teamster for...

Mar 20, 2019

Gloria Maxine Tilleskjor Duvernay was born to deaf parents, Guy and Marie Tilleskjor June 13, 1931.  She left this world for a better world on March 20, 2019.  Gloria was preceded in death by husband, Robert William Duvernay; parents, Guy and Marie Tilleskjor; son-in-law, Richard Stratton; and other family and friends.

Gloria is survived by daughter, Marcia Stratton Petrescue (Bernie); son, David...

Mar 20, 2019

Stevens, Nila Marie age 79 of Fridley. Was born in Sherburn, MN on November 6th, 1939 to proud parents, Fred & Alma Bettin.  Nila was preceded in death by husband, Bill in 2011.  She is survived by her loving son, Andrew (Melissa DeTuncq); sister, Joye Weaver; brothers, Harley Bettin, Eldon (Joan) Bettin. Memorial service Friday (3/29/19) - 11 AM...

Mar 18, 2019

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas, age 53, of Rogers, MN, passed away on Monday, March 18, from complications of a stroke. Richard grew up in Chicago, IL, and Gary, IN. After graduating high school he joined the Army National Guard as an engineer and then switched to active Army in communications. He was stationed in Germany where he...

Mar 17, 2019

Lynn B. Roth Born January 17, 1956 and died on March 17, 2019

She is preceded in death by parents, Jack and Susan Roth. She is survived by life partner, Tod Hanson; sister, Bev Proulx; nephews, Guy (Joann) and John (Dianne); great nieces and nephews, Alex, Zach, Archie, Isabella, Hans, Luis, John; and...

Mar 17, 2019

Kent A. DuFresne, age 63, of New Hope, formerly, Shoreview, MN, is in the good hands of our Lord Jesus Christ after losing his battle with ALS on Mar. 17, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Keith & Doris; brother, Mike; sister, Christine Taylor; brother-in-law, Franklin Dutton Jr.

Kent was a former United States Navy corpsman. He retired...

Mar 16, 2019

Kenneth James Paulsen passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. He was 92 years old.

Survived by 3 children, Linda Welcome, Albert (Cathy) Paulsen, Ken Paulsen.

Celebration of Life at a later date.

Mar 16, 2019

Robert (Bob) James Harnan, age 86, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. His loving family surrounded him in care and compassion until his final breath; officially pronounced at 4:26 pm at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Robert Harnan was raised in both California and Rochester by his loving mother...

Mar 16, 2019

Gary A Peterson, age 76 of New Brighton, passed away 03/16/2019.  Graduate of Minnehaha Academy class of 1960.  He spent his career as an Electrical Engineer at Honeywell.  Preceded in death by parents,Ed &  Mollie Peterson; wife Karen and honorary granddaughter Jessica Claflin.  Survived by son, Dennis; daughter, Marci (David) Campen; honorary daughter Deb (Rick) Schoonover; brother,John (Kandice) Peterson;...

Mar 15, 2019

Peter Lee Bonesteel passed away March 15, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Stowe and Edith (Hanson) Bonesteel; and his grandson, Nicholas Bonesteel.

Pete is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary; as well as his children: Mark (Laura), Lori Harrington (Andy),...

Mar 11, 2019

Saba, Cory Wayne age 70 of Blaine.

Vietnam Army Veteran and retired Mpls. Police officer of 32 years passed away on 3-11-19.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Norma Saba; and brother, Dean.

Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Theresa; daughters, Kim Schultz (Dan), Kelli Olson, Kristi Saba, and Kori Kielty (Rick);...

Mar 8, 2019

Gloria Ann (Nielsen) Dwire was born March 31, 1933 in Luck Wisconsin to Einar and Henrietta Nielsen. She graduated from Milltown High School and met her husband of 58 years while working in Minneapolis Minnesota. They were married in 1954. They adopted two children, Mike and Melanie. The family made their home in Fridley Minnesota for 59 years and...

Mar 7, 2019

Jerome “Jerry” Francis Banick, age 77, of Fridley, MN, passed away Mar. 7, 2019. Preceded in death by parents; 1 brother; 1 sister; Jerry worked for Onan for 36 years. Survived by wife, Darlene; children, Brian (Joan), Kris (Jim) DeGonda, Jason (Ria); grandchildren, Ryley, Peyton, Conor, Gavin, Preston, Airon, Raiven; 2 brothers; other relatives & friends.

Mar 5, 2019

Patricia M. Arnold, age 91, of Fridley passed away on Tuesday, March 05.

Preceded in death by husband, Hervey; son, Hervey Jr.; and grandson, Bryan. She is survived by children,  Lee Ann (Neal), Michael, Matthew (Karin), Gary (Julie); grandchildren, Kristen (Matt), Melissa, James, Tony; great grandchildren, Julia, Lilah, Isabella; and much loved cat,...

Feb 25, 2019

George A. Bolf, age 78, of Fridley passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda. He will be missed by sons, Alan and Aric; sister, Judy (Randy); and brother, Phil (Barb).

Services at a later date.

Feb 22, 2019

Dorothy Ruth (Strom) Jacobson of Fridley (formerly of Mora) age 90 passed away peacefully with family around her on Feb. 22, 2019. Dorothy was a retired pediatric nurse from Unity Hospital. She was a life member and chaplain for the Fridley VFW and Fridley American Legion Auxiliaries and the historian for the WWII 96th Infantry...

Feb 22, 2019

Judith Ann Hahn, of Fridley, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home. She was 75 years old.

Judith is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Melissa) and granddaughter, Jordyn; other loving family and friends.

Services to be planned at a later date...

Feb 20, 2019

Deloris M. Simon (Demarais), age 95, of Mounds View, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

Deloris was born and raised on the family farm in Bovey, Minnesota and graduated from Coleraine High School. She served as a W.A.V.E. in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 as a Storekeeper 2nd Class, based primarily in Chicago, Illinois....

Feb 20, 2019

Roger Dean O'Donnell, of Spring Lake Park, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was 86 years old. Army veteran. Worked many years for Burlington Northern RR.

Roger was preceded in death by his children, Timothy, James, and Debra; sister, Nancy; brother, Neil.

He...