Obituaries

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)...

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.