Obituaries

Gerald (Jerry) Dennis Dahle

Gerald (Jerry) Dennis Dahle

Jul 11, 2024

Jerry, age 89, of Blaine, MN, passed away peacefully from a sudden illness on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by family. Jerry was born in Grantsburg, WI, on April 29, 1935, to parents Martin and Myrtle. He was an only child and spent a lot of time helping his aunts and uncle on the Dahle Family farm. Jerry loved sports...

Raymundo Perez Gomez

Raymundo Perez Gomez

Jul 10, 2024

Perez Gomez, Raymundo, age 51, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024. Raymundo was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He came to California, USA when he was 16 years old. Later moved to Minnesota when he was 20 years old. 

He was wonderful to be around. He loved being with his family and celebrating others. He was always the life of...

Karen Lynne Pike

Karen Lynne Pike

Jul 8, 2024

Pike, Karen Lynne age 61 of Onamia, formerly of Minneapolis. Survived by daughter, Charmaine Dominguez; son, Christopher Robbins; grandchildren, Jose, Franky, Isis, Vivian, Jessenia, Aiyana, Chris Jr.; sisters and brothers, other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 from 10am-1pm at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 

Heather Rae Dingman

Heather Rae Dingman

Jul 6, 2024

Heather Rae Dingman, 85, of Columbia Heights, passed away on July 6, 2024. She was known for being a fiercely independent woman with a friendly face that everybody could talk to.

Heather grew up in Northeast Minneapolis on Lincoln Street which was just a few doors down from her future husband, Doug. After graduating from Eddison High school, she married her...

Charles John Kennedy

Charles John Kennedy

Jul 5, 2024

Charles “Chuck” John Kennedy of Andover passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 5th, 2024 at Mercy Hospital following a stroke. 

Chuck was born to Charles and Dolores Kennedy on August 28th, 1946 in Coatesville, PA. His family moved to Spring Lake Park, MN where he was voted “Most Unique” in high school. 

Though he protested the Vietnam war, Chuck was...

Debra Elaine Bassett

Debra Elaine Bassett

Jul 4, 2024

Bassett (Lameyer), Debra Elaine, age 71, of Coon Rapids, passed away on July 4, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Preceded in death by her parents, Daryl and Darlene Lameyer; father and mother in-law, Vernon Bassett and Edna Bassett (Altendorf). She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 49 years, John Bassett; their children, Heather Harris...

Karen Kristine Theisen

Karen Kristine Theisen

Jul 2, 2024

Theisen, Karen K. Age 82 of Fridley passed away on July 2nd surrounded by love. Employee of the Osseo School District #279. She absolutely loved her grandchildren, being outdoors, and took great pride in being the Social Secretary of the Northland Greyhound Retirees Association.  Karen was preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Eugene; parents, Victor Hoines and Helen...

Michael Wesley Holmquist

Michael Wesley Holmquist

Jun 29, 2024

HOLMQUIST, Michael W., age 55, of Fridley and Buffalo, MN.  A friend of Bill W.  Passed away in Mount Vernon, Iowa on June 29th, 2024.  He was a longtime machinist for his career.  Loving Father, Grandfather.  He is preceded in death by father, Wesley Holmquist; and his grandparents; Aunt, Monnie Holmquist.  He will be deeply missed by his children, Breanna...

Ruth Marie Peterson

Ruth Marie Peterson

Jun 28, 2024

Peterson (Baumann), Ruth Marie, age 75, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, passed away on June 28th, 2024.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Todd Schwartz, Kelly Incretolli and son-in-law Johnny Incretolli. Private family services.  

June Carol Leathers

June Carol Leathers

Jun 27, 2024

Leathers, June C., passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. June was born on June 9, 1948, to parents Earl and Florence Leathers. June concluded her long time career at US Bank and spent her most recent years feeling the joy of retirement with her beloved cat, Tiffany. 

Both June and Tiffany were quite happy with this arrangement. 

She is preceded in...

Anthony "Tony" Ramon Karas

Anthony "Tony" Ramon Karas

Jun 27, 2024

KARAS, Anthony "Tony" Ramon, age 52, of Minneapolis, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2024.  Tony enjoyed helping others by volunteering at car shows, the MN State Fair and The Rise program.  He had many interests in gadgets, electronics, cars and traveling to the Hawaiian Islands.  He will be deeply missed by his parents, Charlotte Karas, Peter...

Carrie Lynn Orr

Carrie Lynn Orr

Jun 25, 2024

Carrie Lynn Orr, age 66, of Coon Rapids, passed away on June 25, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. 

Preceded in death by her father John and her sister Betsy. She is survived by her Mother Marlys, brothers John Jr., Louis (Rhonda), nephew Riley, nieces Jennifer, Katie, Abbie. She is also survived by her many special friends and family...

Jean Marie Wagar

Jean Marie Wagar

Jun 23, 2024

Wagar, Jean Marie, age 97 of Fridley, MN passed on 6/23/24 in the presence of family members at Brightondale, New Brighton, Mn. Jean was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Walter and Goldie Wilson on December 14, 1926, joining her beloved sister Frances. The family lived in York, North Dakota and Jean remained passionately devoted to her upbringing on...

Amy Buchanan

Amy Buchanan

Jun 23, 2024

Amy was adventurous and brilliant-from her wit to her smile.

At 53, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer, Amy passed away on June 23, 2024.

Amy was born in Kalamazoo, MI and grew up in Phoenix, AZ where she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Grand Canyon University with a degree in Biology. Her love of wolves, woods, and water brought her...

Ronald Leroy Ramstorf

Ronald Leroy Ramstorf

Jun 19, 2024

Ronald Leroy Ramstorf 63 passed away on June 19 2024 in Brooklyn Park MN. Born on June 13 1961 to Lawrence and Mildred Ramstorf in Ada MN. Preceded in death by his parents, brother David. Survived by wife Monica, sons Jake, Justin, Nicholas. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

Richard Anthony Marasco

Richard Anthony Marasco

Jun 18, 2024

Richard Anthony Marasco, age 78, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota passed away on June 18, 2024. Richard was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 27th, 1946. He was the oldest of 3 children born to Roy and Marjorie Marasco. He grew up in Minneapolis, and after graduating from high school in 1964, he went on to get his Bachelor of Arts...

Phyllis Marlene Myhrer

Phyllis Marlene Myhrer

Jun 15, 2024

Myhrer (Clouse), Phyllis Marlene, age 89, of Coon Rapids, passed away on June 15, 2024.  Retired longtime Licensed Practical Nurse at Unity Hospital and lifetime mother and caregiver.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; their son, Steven Myhrer; daughters in-law, Becky Myhrer, Tracie Myhrer; son in-law, Duane Larson; parents, Moses and Clara Clouse; siblings, Lyle Clouse, Mary...

Marcia Marilyn Anderson

Marcia Marilyn Anderson

Jun 14, 2024

Marcia Marilyn (Johnson) Anderson, age 93 passed away in Roseville, MN on June 14, 2024. She was born on June 21, 1930 in Eveleth, Minnesota to Signe (Niemi) and Ralph Johnson. Marcia played trumpet in the school band, was a stellar student, acted in many plays, and she was also on the debate team. After graduating from Eveleth High School,...

Merlin J. Beseman

Merlin J. Beseman

Jun 12, 2024



96 years of life, 70 years of marriage, 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren (and one on the way)—this is the legacy of Merlin Beseman, a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa, (aka Grandpa Grandpa). 

 Merlin was born on February 26, 1928, in Fargo, North Dakota to Anna and Gust Beseman. He grew up in Crosby, Minnesota. In 1945,...

Edward Michael Barnum

Edward Michael Barnum

Jun 9, 2024

Edward "Ed" Michael Barnum, 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was a passionate and dedicated union worker serving the members of Teamsters Local 120 as an elected Business Agent from November 1992 until he retired in October 2008. Prior, he was a Teamster truck driver at...