Obituaries

Andrew Gerda

Jul 1, 2019

Gerda, Andrew Phillip Age 90, of Columbia Heights MN. Passed away on Monday, July 1st with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Arlene 8 months ago; his parents, Andrew and Anna; and sisters, Martha, Agnes and Helen.   Survived by loving children, Bob (Jessie), Gayle (Ted) Stephens, Dave (Kelly); grandchildren, Andy, Tom, Paige, Laynie, Nick and Michael; great grandchildren,...

Patricia Whittlef

Jun 30, 2019

Born June 15th, 1941, Pat recently celebrated her 78th birthday with family. On June 30, 2019 she peacefully passed away at North Memorial Hospital. A graduate of Richfield High School in 1959, she went on to attend the University of Minnesota and received her teaching degree. She was an elementary level educator in both Minneapolis and Fridley. Family was...

Bradley Goldenstein

Jun 28, 2019

Bradley Goldenstein, age 65, passed away peacefully after a five year battle with Alzheimer's.

Bradley is the beloved husband of Kathy; loving step-dad of Dana & Brandon Dickenson; Chrisann (Blake) Foster; grandpa of Andy & Sam Dickenson. He is also survived by his best buddy Barron; brother Richard (Sherry), sister Toni (Greg) Kolinski.

He was...

Dale Barsness

Jun 28, 2019

Dale Norris Barsness, age 73 of Minneapolis, MN passed away on Friday, June 28th at North Memorial Hospital. Dale was born to Norris and Maleta (Pestorious) Barsness on September 16th, 1945 in Minneapolis where he was also baptized. His family moved to Albert Lea where sister Dyann was born. Eventually the family moved to a farm south of Glenwood,...

Regina “Jean” Bona

Jun 27, 2019

Regina “Jean” DeLores Bona (nee Slatoski), age 90, of Mounds View, MN, passed away on June 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; granddaughter, April Bultman; parents, Joseph and Caroline Slatoski; siblings, Caroline Karnes, Joseph Slatoski and Raphael Slatoski. Jean is survived by her children, Patty (Gary) Bultman, John (Diane) Bona, Rita (Terry) Miller, Kathy (Dennis)...

Donald Forslund

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,...

Mary Caesar

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,...

Dean Hoskins

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...

Norma Zook

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....

Leonard Passon

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,,...

Carol Riste

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...

HP Homer Eclov

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...

Evonne Schultz

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...

Beverly Pidany

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...

Virginia Treptow

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...

Virgil LeCuyer, Jr.

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.

Duane Halverson

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...

Richard Whitley

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.

Elizabeth "Betty" Chelberg

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...

Sandra Hanson

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...