Obituaries

Jun 22, 2018

Godfrey, Clyde E. "Rusty" age 74 of Blaine. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Carolyn "Punky"; daughters, Tamera (Richard) Kopka, Tonya (Michael) Olson; grandchildren, Michael Olson (Reilly Sholdt), Austin (Sara) Kopka, Anthony Kopka (Ingrid Cardona), Mackenzie Olson (Brandon Kerrick); great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Bentley and Fletcher Kopka. Memorial service Saturday June 30th, 2018 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior...

Jun 17, 2018

Beck, Murlyne M. (Flannery) Age 79 of Columbia Heights, passed away June 17, 2018. Private Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles Beck Sr, children Cheryl (Denny), Charles Jr. (Janine), Kelly (Gerald) and many dearly loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent...

Jun 14, 2018

Lisa Mcrae-Wasserman, age 61, of Fridley, MN. Lisa was born on May 14, 1957 in Fargo, ND to Virginia and Donley Mcrae. In 1989 she married Alvin Wasserman in Minneapolis, MN. She loved singing, music and played both piano and bass. Lisa enjoyed sports and reading. She was a very smart woman with a big heart and loved spending time...

Jun 11, 2018

Heutmaker, Phyllis age 82, of Fridley, passed away on June 11, 2018  after a valiant nine-year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Clara Eiden, brother Maurice “Maury” Eiden (Dalys Jean), sisters Mary-Ann Wodnick (Jim), and Marge Woychick (John), husband Herschel Heutmaker. Survived by children Michael (Pam), Sandy (Bruce), Norman, and Brent; grandchildren, Chris, Andy (Stephanie), Rachel...

Jun 9, 2018

Mina Mae Godlewski, age 92, of Coon Rapids passed away peacefully on June 9th with family at her side. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-six years, Raymond. Mina is survived by her children, Wayne (Joyce), Kathy, Kevin (Karen); grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Justin; sister, Barb Bell; and many nieces and nephews.

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Jun 9, 2018

Jeffery J.Flynn, MD age 64, died peacefully on 6/9/18 at home amid the flowers that brought him joy. Survived by his loving husband, David Kohn; children, Matthew Flynn, Maren Flynn, Peter Flynn, Kyle (Alex) Flynn; siblings, Patty (Larry) Heimsness, Thomas (Sharon) Flynn, Steven (Margo) Flynn, Erin (Todd) Koepp; mother Lillian and father, Milton "Jack"  Flynn;  preceded in death by former wife,...

Jun 8, 2018

A funeral service for Keren will be held at Iglesia Pentecostal Church, 12691 Hanson Boulevard, Coon Rapids; on Saturday, June 16, at 11:00AM with a visitation from 10:00 - 11:00AM.

Jun 7, 2018

Peterson, Corinne R. "Connie" was born November 1st, 1937 at the Theil Hospital at Bertha, Minnesota to Ruby (nee Anderson) and Roger Rowe.  She attended District 61 Country School, she had the same teacher for eight years and was the only one in her grade. After grade school, she attended 2 years of high school in Hewitt, Minnesota which...

Jun 7, 2018

Theodore "Fast Teddy" Gunderson, age 71, of Spring Lake Park passed away on June 07, 2018. A full notice will be added shortly.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson Street Northeast, East Bethel; on Friday, June 22, at 2:00PM with a visitation one hour prior.

Jun 4, 2018

Brims, Marilyn age 85 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Earl; daughter, Connie Jane; son, Ron; granddaughter, Sheila Lohonen; brother, Donald Engebretson; sister, Hazel Wise. Survived by daughter, Mary Ann (Jesse) Lohonen; son, Wayne Schwanz; half-brothers, Duane and Charles Radeck; many cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service 11 AM Tuesday, June 19th. with visitation one hour prior to...

Jun 2, 2018

Howard R. Rettman, age 86 of Blaine.  Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE Fridley, with visitation starting at 10 AM.  Private Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Howard retired in 1991 after 44 years with the National Guard.  He was a maintenance supervisor and retired as a CW4....

Jun 2, 2018

Adele Marie Swanson was born on August 14, 1925 to George and Elsie (Pfarr) Spangenberg in Hibbing, Minnesota.  She attended the Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1943.  After graduation, she traveled to Minneapolis to look for work.  It is there she met Carl J. Swanson in January of 1944.  On July 7, 1944 they were...

Jun 1, 2018

Ruth Blazei, of Columbia Heights, died at the age of 93.  She was a long-time parishioner and volunteer at Immaculate Conception Church.  Ruth impressed many with her patient, matriarchal leadership of a very large and growing family who surrounded her often throughout her life. Ruth was also well known for her dry sense of humor and quick-witted responses,...

May 30, 2018

Betty Jo M. Huber, age 65 of NE Mpls.  Survived by her soul mate, best friend and love of her life, Gary; daughters, Courtney, Lindsey, and Whitney; sister Valerie Bruce; niece Karen (Fred) Zack; nephew Kent (Lorie) and family.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to www.timetofly.chilldrenscancer.org  in care of The Laura League.  Always caring for others,...

May 30, 2018

Joyce Marie Knutsen, age 92 of Fridley, MN, went home to be with the lord on May 30th, 2018.  She was preceded in death by husbands, Gordon Knutsen, and James Lehn; son Reed Knutsen Sr.; brothers Carlton Reitan and David Reitan; and step-father Ewald Spletter.  She is survived by son, Paul Knutsen of Fridley; daughter-in-law, Denice Knutsen of White...

May 27, 2018

Goolsbee, (Holm) Marillyn E., age 95 of Golden Valley.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Bill, siblings and a host of friends.  Loved by daughter, Bertie Lynn (Tom) Kraft; sons, Gary (Dianne) Goolsbee, Bill (Andi) Goolsbee;  grandchildren,  Joel (Becky) Kraft, Dan (Heather) Kraft, Josh (Amy) Goolsbee, Allison (Joe) Rohloff; great grandchildren, Lydia & Ben Kraft, Sadie & Peter Kraft,...

May 27, 2018

James Joseph (“Jim”) Vertin, 74, died on Sunday, May 27, 2018, in Minneapolis, MN after a two-year struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN with a prayer service at 7:00 pm followed by personal reflections.  Mass of Christian Burial will...

May 24, 2018

Malikowski, Rosemary D. age 61 of Brooklyn Park. Survived by loving husband, Lonnie; daughter, Missy (Tom) Flesher; son, Matt; granddaughter, McKenna; mother, Agnes Haller; sister, Jan Haller; other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 11 AM with visitation two hours prior at the Church of St. William's, 6120 5th St. NE, Fridley, MN. In lieu of flowers,...

May 23, 2018

Johnson (Sandberg), Linnea Margaret,  age 87 of Golden Valley.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Rev. Earl Johnson; brother, Roland & daughter Kathleen.  Survived by children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Memorial service Sun. June 3rd, 3 PM at Covenant Village Fellowship Center, 5800 St. Croix Av. N., Golden Valley.  Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s  Association or Covenant Benevolence...

May 22, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty”  R. Tuey, age 93, of Spring Lake Park, MN died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 while surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert A. Tuey; parents, Frank La Belle and Rose Johnson; brothers, William La Belle, Wilfred La Belle, Clifford La Belle; and son, William Tuey...