Obituaries
Jeffrey Alan Nielsen
Dec 25, 2024
Nielsen, Jeffery Alan age 55, of Ramsey MN, loving husband and father, passed away Dec. 25th 2024 following a 2 year battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by father Donald Nielsen & mother Gayle (Bliss) Nielsen. Jeff, a welder for Caterpillar, is survived by wife Shelly, sons Jacob (Lauren) & Adam Nielsen, brother Steve (Deb, Alexa, Ryan) Nielsen & beloved stepmother...
Eugene Donald Hanson
Dec 15, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Donald Hanson, 91, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born June 5, 1933, in Alexandria, MN, the son of Carl and Myrtle (Johnson) Hanson. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Arthur (Marilyn Talle), sister Marjorie (Samuel Solhaug) and brother...
Shirley Mae Pietilainen
Dec 11, 2024
PIETILAINEN (Hirth), Shirley Mae, age 93, of Fridley, passed away on December 11, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Richard Pietilainen; former husband, John Maros; brother Gerald Hirth; sister Dee Paron (Reno). She will be deeply missed by her sons, Steve Maros (Laurie), David Maros, Douglas Maros (Deb), Randy Pietilainen; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother, Ron Hirth (Marlene), Sister...
Ronald James McGilvra
Dec 5, 2024
Ronald James McGilvra passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024, surrounded by family.
Born October 9th, 1938, in Peoria, IL to Donald James McGilvra & Ida Louise Hanson McGilvra as their only child. They lived in Columbus, WI while his dad worked as itinerate dairy farmer until taking over the McGilvra 80-acre homestead in Baraboo, WI from ‘51- ‘57. Ron’s dad...
Sammy Ray Abernathy
Dec 1, 2024
Sammy Ray Abernathy, age 77, of Anoka, passed away on December 1st, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Mattie (Gibbs) Abernathy; brothers, Paul Abernathy, Otto Abernathy, Jim Abernathy; sister, Betty Cooley; beloved grandmother, Maude Gibbs; niece, Cindy Lawyer. He will be missed by his sisters, Mary Ashmore and Nancy Hudson, of Charleston, Illinois; brother, "Junie"...
Mark Steven Johnson
Nov 8, 2024
Johnson, Mark S.
Age 67, of Champlin took his final breath November 8th, 2024. Preceded in death by parents Harland and Evelyn. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Cindy; daughter Sarah; son Matt (Chelsey); granddaughters, Haileigh and Harper; many other relatives and friends. Celebration of life to be announced at a later date.
Service of Remembrance
Nov 7, 2024
Friends and family gather to share in a message of pushing the busy world away, making the choice to mindfully make time and feel the cares for their best loved.
Pamela A Carroll
Nov 1, 2024
CARROLL, Pamela A, age 81, of Arden Hills, passed away on November 1, 2024. Per her wishes, private family services. Pamela was born on August 2, 1943, in Springfield, TN to Homer and Elizabeth (Gamble) Carroll and grew up in Greenwood, IN. She graduated in June 1971 from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, IN. Pamela lived in several locations...
Marguerite Rose Dusenka
Nov 1, 2024
Mom, aka Nana, passed away November 1, 2024, at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by husband James; parents John and Sophia Smuda; siblings John Smuda and Kathleen Morrison; daughter in-law Sharon; grandson Scottie. She will be deeply missed by her children James (loving partner Kassie), Todd (special friend Patti), Jeffrey (Peggy), Glenn (girlfriend Cindy), Lisa Stromberg...
John Milfred Langseth
Oct 25, 2024
John Milfred Langseth, born on July 2, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park. He leaves behind a legacy of intellect, curiosity, and a profound love for nature, which shaped not only his life but also the lives of those who knew him.
John carved a rewarding career as a...
Leslie Kay Schreier
Oct 21, 2024
Leslie Kay Schreier, age 74, was a loving wife and mother, who passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, from ALS. Leslie was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. She moved to New Mexico as a child and back to Lincoln for her later childhood years after her father’s passing.
Leslie and her husband Steven married in 1986. They raised their family...
Gordon Wayne Zieman
Oct 18, 2024
ZIEMAN, Gordon Wayne, age 61, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly on October 18th due to a traffic accident. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Diane Zieman and a brother. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Janet; their children, Wayne and Cora; great nephew, Chance; brother, Arlan Zieman; sister, Mary Zieman; many relatives and...
Lorraine Elizabeth Gruebele
Oct 2, 2024
Gruebele (Williams), Lorraine Elizabeth, age 99, of Anoka. Per her wishes, private family services.
Sara Jane Krohn
Sep 19, 2024
Sara Krohn, age 77, passed away on September 19, 2024. Sara was born on August 31, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lynn and Loraine Spires. She married Richard Krohn on May 6, 1967 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sara lived in Prior Lake, Minnesota, where she and Richard had raised their two sons, Jim and Mike.
Sara is survived by her...
Gary Lee Colvard
Aug 31, 2024
Gary Lee Colvard, born on August 29, 1959, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, embarked on his final hike on August 31, 2024. His life was a remarkable journey, characterized by his unwavering individuality and zest for life. Gary's soul danced to its own rhythm, whether he was out on a trail, strumming his guitar, or drumming with passion.
An avid hiker and...
Jeffrey Clarence Stoeckel
Aug 26, 2024
STOECKEL, Jeffrey C. "Stick", age 68, of Oak Grove, passed away at home surrounded by family after a brave battle with cancer. He succumbed to his illness on August 26, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Marie; sister in-law, Lisa Stoeckel. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 45 years, Pam (Higgins); daughters, Angie Lott, Jennie...
Marjorie Peterson
Aug 23, 2024
Peterson (Jordan), Marjorie "Marge", age 76, of Blaine, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2024. Marge loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved cooking and baking; fudge and chocolate chip cookies were her specialty.
She spent her career working in manufacturing with circuit boards and enjoyed her volunteer work in local hospitals.
She is preceded in death...
James Francis Schoffman
Aug 18, 2024
James F. Schoffman, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024 beside his beloved wife in their loving home in Fridley, MN. He joins his parents Mary Jane and Francis Schoffman, his sister Mary Theisen, brother-in-law David Gorecki and in-laws Elaine and Ralph Gorecki.
Known as Jim, Jimmy or Rocky, he grew up in Avon, MN, graduating from Albany Senior...
Richard Dean Keller
Aug 16, 2024
Richard "Dick" Dean Keller, 69, Retired E7 USN. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 8-16-24 at Mercy Hospital from complications of lung cancer. He was preceded in death by Dean and Marjorie Keller (parents). Eugene and Rose Carrick (in-laws), Daniel (brother) and Jason (nephew). Survived by wife of 47 years Cindy, sons Benjamin (Erika) and Matthew (Angela), grandchildren Vincent,...
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