Obituaries

Marjorie Peterson

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

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

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,...

Robert Charles Stabno

Robert Charles Stabno

Aug 12, 2024

Stabno, Robert Charles, 80, of Isle, MN died August 12, 2024. He was born in Minneapolis, MN March 14, 1944 to parents Raymond and Leona Stabno. He married his high school sweetheart in 1965 and were together for 50 years. He raised his family in Maple Grove, MN. After 50 years in the printing industry he retired to Isle, MN...

Bhupinder Singh Kalra

Bhupinder Singh Kalra

Aug 11, 2024

Sardar Bhupinder Singh Kalra of Phillaur, India, completed his Parmaatma gifted earthly journey on August 11, 2024. 

Bhupinderji lived his life as a Gursikh following Parmaatma’s hukam and faced adversities and life’s challenges with grace, bravery and smile, setting an example for his younger family members.

Bhupinderji’s life’s joy was  being a proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren, Nadia, Norah, Juswin, Sohni and...

Barbara Lou Elftmann

Barbara Lou Elftmann

Aug 10, 2024

ELFTMANN (Grimm), Barbara Lou, age 79, of Edina, passed away on August 10, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; parents, Oswald and Betty Grimm.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Dawn Skophammer and Peter Elftmann.  Private family services.  

Peter Gerard Hawn

Peter Gerard Hawn

Jul 26, 2024

Peter Gerard Hawn, celebrated for his quiet contemplation and deep love for solitude, peacefully passed away at his home on July 26, 2024. Born on January 26, 1962, to the late Thomas R. Hawn and Marilyn M. Olsen Hawn, Peter's life was characterized by introspection and a strong sense of independence.

 Peter embraced a less conventional path, finding solace in solitary...

Mark Steven Brown

Mark Steven Brown

Jul 26, 2024

Mark Brown, 66, beloved brother, father, grandfather and uncle passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024 after battling advanced heart failure for a number of years. Mark was born in Minneapolis, Mn to his parents, Kenneth Eugene and Betty Rae (Bender) Brown both of whom preceded him in death. Mark was also preceded in death...

Craig Timothy Homstad

Craig Timothy Homstad

Jul 25, 2024

Craig Timothy Homstad, age 72 of Ramsey, MN, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center where he'd been hospitalized for congestive heart failure.

He was born on October 5, 1951 to Freddie and Ruth Homstad. He grew up on his parents' farm southeast of Hallock, MN. The location ingrained in him a deep-rooted love of nature and...

CeeJay Keith Provo

CeeJay Keith Provo

Jul 22, 2024

Provo, CeeJay, age 51 of Fridley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 22, 2024. CeeJay is preceded in death by his father, Douglas Provo; 2 aunts, 2 uncles, relatives, and friends. 

He is survived by his mother, June Provo; uncles, Joel Johnson and Tim Rodengen; aunts, LeeAnn Edstrom and Lonny Johnson; loving cousins, and many...

June Madelyn Anderson

June Madelyn Anderson

Jul 19, 2024

ANDERSON (Huber),  June Madelyn, age 88, of Elk River, passed away peacefully at her home on July 19, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Anderson; grandson, Fischer Anderson; son in-law, Dave Becker.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Laura Becker, Rick Anderson (Betsy), Rohn Anderson (Joan), Lynne Cleaveland (Stuart); grandchildren, Amanda, Jeff, Dana,...

Daryle Oliver Sonsteby

Daryle Oliver Sonsteby

Jul 17, 2024

Sonsteby, Daryle O., age 85, of Onamia, passed away on July 17, 2024 after a long illness. United States Air Force Veteran. After his military service, Daryle was an accountant, realtor, antique dealer, and farmed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and June Sonsteby; brothers, Hughitt and Kevin; sisters, Karen and Marsha.  He will be deeply missed...

Mark Frederick Seidl

Mark Frederick Seidl

Jul 17, 2024

Mark Frederick Seidl, age 73, passed away peacefully July, 17th 2024. Born and raised on the east side of St. Paul, Mark’s life was filled with dedication, love and passion. Loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend to many. 

Mark met his loving wife of 40 years, Vicki, while both were working at the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Their love story...

Teri Lynn Meagher

Teri Lynn Meagher

Jul 10, 2024

Teri Lynn Meagher (Cease), 59, of Blaine, MN, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her closest loved ones. She was born on May 8, 1965, to George K. Cease and Mary Lou Cease (Pieper). She grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and attended Edison High School.

In an effort to improve a childhood illness, Aplastic Anemia,...

Lauri Jean Thorson

Lauri Jean Thorson

Jul 9, 2024

Thorson (Edgar), Lauri Jean, age 65, of Blaine, died unexpectedly on July 9th, 2024.  Preceded in death by son, Travis Thorson; parents, Bonnie and Darrell Edgar.  She will be deeply missed by her husband, Leroy; daughter, Ashley Thorson; grandchildren, Tori, Kanen and Lillianna; sisters, Kathy and Debbie and their beloved family. Memorial Gathering 1-4pm Saturday, July 13 at Choice Cremation,...

Doris Joan Bartunek

Doris Joan Bartunek

Jun 28, 2024

Doris Joan Bartunek, age 95, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on June 28, 2024. She is preceded in death by parents, Helen and Bloyce Bonebright; husband Edward Bartunek and infant son Keith; brother Wayne Bonebright. She is survived by her children Russell (Shelly) Bartunek, Ann Bartunek and Amy (Bartunek) Lawrence; 4 grandchildren, Brooke (Robert) Moore, Mark (Christina) Lawrence, Jenna (Erik)...

Georgiann Lois Juenke

Georgiann Lois Juenke

Jun 21, 2024

Juenke, Geogiann.  Passed away on June 21st. 2024.

Toni Ann Jackson

Toni Ann Jackson

Jun 20, 2024

In Loving Memory,

Toni Ann Jackson passed away on June 20, 2024, in Minnesota. She is survived by her children, Robin, Rachel, Wendy (daughters) and Mark, Gabriel, and Joshua (sons). In addition to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Jackson and her father Mark Jackson, Jr.

Toni cherished her loved ones and was an...

Paula Greenwald

Paula Greenwald

Jun 12, 2024

Greenwald, Paula Katherine, age 78, of Blaine, passed away on June 12, 2024 at her home.  Full notice to follow. 

Walter Pearson Jones

Walter Pearson Jones

Jun 11, 2024

Jones, Walter Pearson, age 81, of Fridley, passed away on June 11, 2024.  He was a retired longtime employee of Cummins Manufacturing  He will be deeply missed by his sons, Larry (Evie), Thomas, Dennis (Robyn); 5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; many other relatives and good friends.  Celebration of Life Friday June 21 from 1-4pm at Choice Cremation, 7398 University Avenue...