Obituaries

Kathryn Rick

Kathryn Rick

Aug 22, 2021

Kathryn Lea (Widell) Rick Beloved mother, wife, grandmother, daughter, and friend died peacefully on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 at age 64. Kathy was born on May 16th, 1957 to parents, Raymond and Bernice Widell and grew up in Esko, MN where she graduated from Esko public schools and later went on to secondary training at the Duluth Vocational Tech and...

Carole L. Pelletier

Carole L. Pelletier

Aug 20, 2021

Carole L. Pelletier, 79 years of age, passed away peacefully surrounded by all 6 of her children, her husband and other family on August 20, 2021 in Blaine, Minnesota. Carole was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred & Myra Kane. She is survived by her husband, Bernard Wiklund; her sons and daughters: Kevin (Penny), Brenda, Jeff (Julie), Danny (Donna),...

Todd Charles Sharkey

Todd Charles Sharkey

Jul 23, 2021

Private Services

David Alan Lekson

David Alan Lekson

Jul 10, 2021

David Alan Lekson, born January 26, 1965, died suddenly, Saturday, July 10, 2021. David, my love, my life, you left us too soon. My head tells me you are with Jesus but my heart doesn't want to believe you're gone. Thank you for waking me up so I could help you and give our children a chance to say goodbye....

Helen Janet Michaelis

Helen Janet Michaelis

Jun 25, 2021

Michaelis, Helen Janet, age 86, of Mounds View, passed away June 25, 2021. Survived by husband, Gerald "Mac" Michaelis; daughters, Kim Kujala (Michael Halon) & Cindy Kujala (John Lucas); grandchildren: Brandon (Katie) Anderson, Gene (Pamela) Kacer, Abby Dubois, Amanda (Joe) Adam; step grandchildren, Eric, Michael, and Melissa; great grandchildren: David, Jacob, Tyler, Kyra, & Laila; step great grandchildren, Michael, Collin,...

Kenneth James Blissenbach

Kenneth James Blissenbach

Jun 24, 2021

Kenneth James Blissenbach, of St. Cloud and Prior Lake, passed away peacefully, holding his partner, Mary's, hand on May 24, 2021 at the age of 76. Ken was a lifelong Vikings fan who passionately supported the team his whole life. Ken was a self-employed printer and enjoyed spending quality time with Mary. He also loved to read and discuss interesting...

Norma Jean Hill

Norma Jean Hill

Jun 21, 2021

Norma J. Hill, of Ramsey, MN, passed away on June 21, 2021. She was 80 years old. Survived by daughters: Shari Hill (Bill) Urban, Julie Hill-Johnson (Tracy), and Kristen Hill Kisner; grandchildren: Leah (Justin) Kovar, Holly (Peter) Bruun, Tony Urban, and Jordan Brunson; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh Kovar, Gabriel Kovar, and Mathias Bruun; siblings: Carol (Ken) Besonen, Linda (Tony) Wisocki, Mike (Judy)...

Clarice Mae Radle

Clarice Mae Radle

Jun 21, 2021

Private Services

Eunice Mae O'Neill

Eunice Mae O'Neill

Jun 17, 2021

Eunice Mae (Maerz) O'Neill Age 94 of Fridley MN passed away 6/17/ 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Church of St. William 6120 5th St NE Fridley, MN 55432 at 11 AM, Thursday 6/24/2021 with visitation preceding at 10 AM. Eunice was born in Hillsboro, ND on May 21, 1927. At 6 months of age, her family...

Leo Paz

Leo Paz

Jun 14, 2021

Leo Paz of Anoka, Minnesota passed away June 14 of 2021. Leo was born in New York, New York in October of 1938 to Leopold and Blanca Paz. At sixteen, he entered trade school to pursue a career as a dental technician. Dentistry would become a lifelong passion of Leo's, and he worked in the field right up until his...

Roger Tess

Roger Tess

Jun 12, 2021

Roger Allan Tess, age 82 of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 12, 2021. He is survived by his children, Donna Jurek, Claudine Hill, Sarah Tess and Rachel Tess; grandchildren, Mikayla Perrone, Hayden Hill and Joe Thole; great grandchildren, Levi and Scarlett Perrone; and sisters, Carol Carlson and Linda Eide. Roger enjoyed watching the Twins and Vikings, playing...

Roger W. Gabrielson

Roger W. Gabrielson

Jun 8, 2021

Roger W. Gabrielson, 75, of Mounds View passed away on June 8th, 2021. He had a true passion for Motorcycles, trains, fishing and relaxing outdoors. He is survived by his wife Patricia, his children, Scott, Irene, Roger, Debra, Shawn & step son Shawn. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Irene Barber. A private family gathering will be held...

Ruihua Huang

Ruihua Huang

Jun 6, 2021

Preceded in death by husband Lu Chen. Loving mother of Wenbo Chen (Wenyin Han), Wenping Chen (Bin Long), Wenta Chen (Yuxiu Wu); Grandmother of Amy Chen, Annie Chen, Hanwei Long, Hanlang Long, Yang Chen, Yun Chen.

Duane Orville Barnes Sr.

Duane Orville Barnes Sr.

May 31, 2021

Duane passed away Monday at United Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene. Duane is survived by daughter Darlene Barnes; son Duane (Tammy)Barnes Jr.; grandchildren Jessica (Zach) Garcia, Joseph Barnes, Janine (Matthew) Hagen; great-grandsons Oliver Garcia and Dean Hagen.

Bernard Kriens

Bernard Kriens

May 31, 2021

Bernard John Kriens, 83, of Fridley, passed away on May 31st, 2021. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Bernie was born January 22, 1938 to Gustaf and Hattie Kriens in Ruthven, IA, the youngest of 5 children. He graduated from Akeley High School in 1956. Upon graduation, he worked with his brothers doing road construction and in 1957 enlisted in...

Jennifer Violet Meyer

Jennifer Violet Meyer

May 26, 2021

Jennifer Violet Meyer left this world on May 26, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Born in December of 1983 in Fridley, Minnesota, Jenni was a student and graduate of Spring Lake Park High School. She was a true social butterfly, with friends of every walk of life. She loved music and dancing (including competitive dance), all things pink, spending time...

Lowell Benson

Lowell Benson

May 18, 2021

Lowell Benson, age 83 of White Bear Lake passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Regions Hospital. Beloved husband of Veronica; loving father of Denise (David) Ashley, Jean Hoffmann, Daniel; 4 granddaughters; 5 great-granddaughters. Gathering 10 AM with Memorial Service 11 AM Tuesday June 1 at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 1965 Co. Rd E White Bear Lake.

Mark Reeves

Mark Reeves

May 14, 2021

Reeves, Mark T., age 65 of NE Minneapolis, passed away May 14, 2021. Former owner of St. Anthony Broadway Pizza. Preceded in death by partner Vicki Kmit, parents Bernie and Mary, brothers Tom and John, and sister Betty. Survived by siblings Jacki (Bob) Dow, Bill (Kathy), Dan, and Mike (Kris), as well as sisters-in-law Sally and Judy, and many nieces...

Jeremiah Lee Brunnette

Jeremiah Lee Brunnette

May 8, 2021

Jeremiah Lee Brunnette "Jerry", age 74, died May 8th, 2021 of apparent heart failure in Anoka, Minnesota. A family graveside service for Jerry will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Jerry was born September 28th, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to John Clifford Brunnette and Florence Ann Carlson Brunnette. He...

Kristian Mikell Lindquist

Kristian Mikell Lindquist

May 7, 2021

Kristian Mikell Lindquist 1/17/82 - 5/7/21 He is free of his pain and struggles and in a much better place. He is survived by his mom, Jennice Lindquist; his sister and best friend, Andrea Wegener (Hailey and Tayler); brothers, Jamie and Tim Lindquist and their families; his son, Logan Mikell Lindquist and his mother, Tracy Nuhfer; his uncle, Tim and...

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