Obituaries

Steven James Evans

Steven James Evans

Nov 24, 2021

Steven James Evans, age 50 of Centerville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after suffering a stroke and blood infection on November 24, 2021. Preceded in death by his father Robert. Survived by his sons Brenden (Megan) and Brady (Kate); former wife Christine; mother Margaret; sisters Lynette (Hoveland) and Merrie(Bogdanovich); several nieces and nephews; and many other family and...

Michael Albert Goblirsch

Michael Albert Goblirsch

Nov 21, 2021

Michael Albert Goblirsch, 78, died on November 21, 2021, at his home in Coon Rapids shortly after being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. 

Mike was born on March 31, 1943, on his family farm in Sleepy Eye, Minn., to Michael and Veronica (Forster) Goblirsch. He was the fifth of 12 children who survived infancy. He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School...

Eleanor Eva Mullenix

Eleanor Eva Mullenix

Nov 5, 2021

Eleanor passed away November 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Eva Block, Husband Ken, 2 brother-in-laws, Richard and Don. She is survived by her 4 children, whom she loved dearly, Ray (Jackie) Mullenix; Renae Mullenix; Steve (Patsy) Mullenix; and Deneice Mullenix; 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Angie and Artilda, 1 brother, Leonard...

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....