Obituaries

Jerry Phipps

Jerry Phipps

Nov 1, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Phipps, age 57 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Nov 1, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Karen; and brother, Jimmy. Survived by wife, Jackie Phipps; daughters, Brianne (Sam) Woltering and Brittany Phipps (Glenn); stepfather, Len Schulte; step daughter, Chelsea (Matt) Young; grandchildren, Bryley, Brentley and Kayne; siblings, Kristi (Todd) Miller...

Service  Of Remembrance

Service Of Remembrance

Oct 31, 2021

Service of Remembrance was held jointly with Miller Funeral Home here in Fridley for a combined service. Please accept our invitation to view and share some quiet thoughtful time when you think it is right for you. It's a busy time of year and maybe it would be good to just slow it down and remember for a little bit.

Joyce Marvel Barta

Joyce Marvel Barta

Oct 25, 2021

Joyce Marvel Barta 10/28/1955-10/25/2021 A loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend, Joyce died surrounded by her husband, Rob Barta, and children, Peter and Betsy. Her death, at the age of 65, was due to complications related to Parkinson's Disease. She is survived also by her mother, Lucille Rolfe, brother, Randy Rolfe, sister-in-law, Irene Rolfe and son-in-law, Paul Dumas. She loved...

Jesse Dahl

Jesse Dahl

Oct 14, 2021

Dahl, Jesse James, age 39 of Columbia Heights, passed away after a battle with depression on October 14, 2021. Jesse was born on October 10, 1982 in Minneapolis. He was a helpful guy who loved working on cars, mowing lawns (he always went above and beyond when taking care of someone's lawn) and making people laugh. He will be greatly...

Jason "Petey" Kelly Lamm

Jason "Petey" Kelly Lamm

Oct 9, 2021

Jason "Petey" Kelly Lamm passed away unexpectedly on October 9th, 2021. He was 29 years old. Survived by his sisters, Rianna, Jessica, and Crystal; brother Rik; father Kelly; stepmother, Diana; stepfather, Sean; along with many caring aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. He was preceded in death by his mother Harmony Wonderfull. Jason was an energetic and entertaining person with a...

John Anthony Rubesch

John Anthony Rubesch

Oct 9, 2021

Rubesch, John A. age 55 of Eagan, MN, passed away on October 9th, 2021, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. John was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Bill and Dora Rubesch on April 16, 1966. He was raised in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School. John was a hard worker and had a strong work ethic, his...

Robert Arthur Hallin

Robert Arthur Hallin

Oct 7, 2021

Hallin, Robert A "Big Bob" age 74 of Columbia Heights gained his Angel wings on October 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by Parents: Art and Lucille Hallin; Son: Ronald Hallin; Sisters: Diana Hibden and Kathy Azlin. He is survived by loving wife LuAnn; Son: Robert Hallin (Pam Kraus) and Daughters: Nicole (Paul) Birr and Marie Hallin (Christian Jaworski)....

Gloria A. Tosel

Gloria A. Tosel

Oct 6, 2021

Gloria A. Tosel, 79, of Oak Grove, MN, passed away on October 6th, 2021 at Camilia Rose Care Center in Coon Rapids, MN. Gloria was born in Mason City, Iowa to Richard and Myrtle (McIlhatton) Cook on September 20th, 1942. She graduated from Mason City High School. She married Jerry Tosel on September 2nd, 1961 at the First United Methodist...

Elizabeth Karen Hewitt

Elizabeth Karen Hewitt

Oct 1, 2021

Elizabeth (Liz) Karen Hewitt (Gilles), born January 7, 1974, of Blaine, MN, formerly of Columbia Heights, MN, passed away very unexpectedly on Friday, October 1, 2021, at her home. She will be deeply missed by her high school sweetheart and loving Husband of 25 years Matthew, Daughters, Helen (11) and Hannah (8); Sister Rachel (Tim) Castle; Niece Emalyn (12) and...

Stanley Zabawa

Stanley Zabawa

Sep 30, 2021

With sadness we announce that Stanley Thomas Zabawa, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on September 30th, 2021. He was 57. Stanley was predeceased by his parents, John and Regina, his brother, JJ, and his niece, Erin. Stanley is survived by his sister, Lynda, his brothers, Ronald and Brian, and his niece, Heather. Stan brought joy, humor and kindness...

Gina K. Menk (Schultz)

Gina K. Menk (Schultz)

Sep 25, 2021

Menk, Gina K. (Schultz) Age 63 of Prior Lake passed away peacefully on 9/25/21 with family by her side. She is survived by her husband, Greg; parents, Charles and Shirley; sister, Jodi. Memorial Service will take place at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Rd. H2, Mounds View MN 55112 on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11 AM and visitation starting...

Melissa Rose Iverson

Melissa Rose Iverson

Sep 25, 2021

Melissa Rose Iverson passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Saturday, September 25, 2021. She was 2 days shy of her 24th birthday. Melissa is survived by her son, Jeremiah; parents, John and Lisa Iverson; 7 sisters and 2 brothers; other loving family and friends.

Terry Ann Johnson

Terry Ann Johnson

Aug 26, 2021

Terry Ann Johnson passed away on August 26, 2021 at her home in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. She is survived by her husband Al; daughter Mandy (Jeff); son Chris; granddaughter Jackie (Alex); and great grandson Wilder. You should've seen her face when little Wilder smiled at her in her final hours. Ter was born on January 24, 1957, in Fridley,...

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)...