Obituaries

May 21, 2018

Private Family services are planned for William "Bill" Oneson age 57 of Osseo.

May 20, 2018

Loving Son & Brother

Anthony "Tony" L. Chilstrom, age 27, of Cedar, MN, died tragically on May 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mercedes Baker, Roger Baker and Loren Chilstrom. Tony was a loving, caring, hard working person. He enjoyed music, going to concerts and festivals and being outdoors. He had a knack...

May 19, 2018

Michael J Olsen, Age 69, of Fridley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on 5/19/2018.

Preceded in death by father Wesley Olsen: Survived by loving wife and soulmate of 34 years, Janet; children, Gary Olsen; mother, Rita Olsen; sisters in law, Melanie Mammen, Jodi (Bob) Dondelinger, Valerie (Glenn) Boche; sisters Barb...

May 19, 2018

Naomi Faye Pollock, age 83, of Staples passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Paraphrased from Naomi’s own writing:

Naomi Faye was born on August 11, 1934 to Donald and Anice Lilly on her grandparents’ farm by Staples. They lived in a little...

May 18, 2018

Marilyn Janet (Rogers) Boe, age 82 of Fridley, Minn., formerly of International Falls, passed peacefully on May 18, 2018 from cancer while surrounded by family. Marilyn cherished time with her loving family and many friends, who already miss her lively spirit and playful sense of humor. Preceded in death by her husband Lowell Boe, son Edward Boe and granddaughter, Amy Boe. Survived by her siblings...

May 18, 2018

Lubker, Robert A. age 59 of Rogers. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Hilda Lubker; brothers, Carl and Richard Lubker.  Survived by loving wife of 25 years, Brenda; sister, Carolyn Lubker; brother, David (Mary) Lubker; faithful companion, Magic; many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Thursday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy...

May 18, 2018

Wallentine,(Knight) Doris P., age 97 of New Brighton. Passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2018.   Preceded in death by late husband,  Bob Dahl and first husband,Gordon Wallentine ; parents Ed & Olga Knight,  son, David Wallentine ; sister Lois Musikov; brother Donald.  She will be missed by daughter, Bonnie (Randall) Clementson;  grandchildren , Scott (Emily), Jay, Tim,...

May 18, 2018

Obituary pending.

May 17, 2018

Storkson, Sandra (NEE Fosse) of Blaine, MN passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2018 at the age of 73.  Treasured mother of Lisa Storkson (Brandon McBride).  Adored special friend of Edward Karn.  Sandra is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim and her parents, Clarence and Florence Fosse.  She was the cherished sister of John (Karen) Fosse and...

May 16, 2018

Rodney Lee Radtke was born on September 6, 1955 in Bertha, Minnesota, the son of Edwin and Bonnie (Apelgrain).  He was baptized at Oak Hill church in Osakis and grew up in rural Long Prairie.  In 1967 the family moved from the farm to Mounds View area and in 1969 moved to Blaine.  He was confirmed at Messiah Lutheran...

May 16, 2018

Pipes, William C. age 52 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Ronald and Mary Pipes. Survived by children, Tiffany Dickens, Brittany, Briana, Takota Pipes, Colton Gowan; grandchildren, Francis, Ryder, Kyson, Kinston, Ava, Nova, Kyrie; siblings, Tom, Laura, Maureen, Susan, Janet, Jim, and David Pipes; other relatives and friends. Memorial service, Saturday 2:00 P.M. with visitation one hour prior at...

May 15, 2018

Kerkow, Donna B. age 93 of Columbia Heights. Survived by loving husband of 70 years, David; children; Douglas (Jeannie), Gail (Donald) Dean, Janet (Robert) Thompson; grandchildren, Jesse, Trent, Ryan, Ben, Mandy; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 sister. Visitation 5-8 PM Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Funeral service Wed. 11 AM with visitation also one hour...

May 13, 2018

Paul L. Lehmann, age 68 of Forest Lake.

Paul was born on 9/24/1949, and passed away peacefully on 5/13/2018. He was the 3rd son of Bryce and Elizabeth Lehmann, brother to Louis and Leslie. He grew up in the St Paul area, graduating from Highland Park High School. Paul played trumpet most of his life, performing in...

May 11, 2018

Valeria Elaine Harris (Schlobohm) was born on January 31st, 1931 on her parents farm in Faribault Minnesota, the daughter of Walter Schlobohm and Esther (Bauer) Schlobohm.  She was one 7 siblings.  As a youth she enjoyed playing in the creek that ran through the farm, and loved playing with dolls and setting up her play home amongst the trees...

May 8, 2018

Dorothy May Decker, age 91, of Arden Hills (formeraly East Bethel), passed away on May 8, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Forrest; daughter, Dotty; parents, Max and Alice Pust; brothers, Larry, David; sisters, her twin Delores Prestidge, Dorine Leach, Audrey Brahs; son-in-law, Lyle Glass; grandson, John Glass. She will be dearly missed by her children, Bruce (Peggy), Linda...

May 7, 2018

Carol Hanson (Winsor), age 81 of Fridley, passed away on May 7, 2018.

Carol was born on May 9, 1936 in South Minneapolis, to Catherine and Charles Winsor and was the youngest of 3; sister, Norma and brother, Chuck.  When Carol was 9 months old, their father was killed in an accident and when she was 9 she...

May 6, 2018

David Donald Doepner, age 78, of Shoreview, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, in the hospital after a brief diagnosis with Lung Cancer. David Donald “Butch, Big D” Doepner was the son of Leonard and Lucille Doepner. He was a middle child with 4 sisters and 1 brother; Audrey (Jim, Pete), Marlene (Al), Skip (Annette), Theresa (Jack), Sylvia “Cookie.” He was...

May 5, 2018

Kinzer, Jonathan Peter

Age 46 of Ham Lake passed away unexpectedly May 5, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his father, Adolph and brother Philip.  Jonathan is survived by the joy and love of his life, his wife Cheri; children: Bradley Rausch (Katie), Lacey and Jessica (Roberto); mother: Marilyne Dahl; mother-in-law: Marsha (Rick) Kramer and father-in-law...

Apr 30, 2018

Richard "Dick" Lindquist was called home to be with his Lord on Monday, April 30. He was born in Blaine Township on March 17, 1925 and was baptized and later confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church.

He is preceded in death by an infant daughter; parents, Gus and Gertrude; brothers, Walter and Frank; sisters,...

Apr 29, 2018

Schafer, Wayne Alan, Jr. age 32 of Lindstrom, Minnesota passed away on April 29, 2018. Wayne has joined his grandfather and grandmother, Jim and Marilyn Benolkin, and his aunt, Sharon Williamson, at peace. He is survived by his parents, Patricia Halsten (Jeff) and Wayne Schafer (Jill); sister, Angela Lawson (Evan); niece, Rose Lawson; grandparents, Don and Rose Schafer; aunts,...