Obituaries

Age 80, died peacefully at home in the loving presence of her husband and daughter.
Mary was born in Ellensburg, Wa., the first of six children. She grew up in Rockford, Ill. (East High class of 1963) and pursued her passion for language arts at Augsburg (class of 1967). There she met dear friend Myrna Liebers, the sister of her future husband. Mel and Mary...

Age 86 passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Preceded in death by her parents Evelyn & Cleone Claggett, sibling Bruce, sons Rick and Cory Beyer, and her loving husband Allan Larson. She is survived by her loving family. Memorial service 11:00 AM Wednesday, Jan 21st at St. John's Lutheran Church, 2451 Fairview Lane,...

Age 70 and longtime resident of Blaine & Ham Lake, MN, passed away Wednesday 1/7/26. Preceded in death by her husband Philip Gerten, and parents, Marvin and MaryAnn. Survived by sons, Allen (Sonal), Brian (Krista) and Steve; grandchildren, Deven, Asher, Lucas, Logan, Lincoln, Lillian, Ryland and Tucker; siblings, Roxanne Weldon, Dianne (Harry) Twardy, LeAnn...

Age 99 of Apple Valley (formerly of Burnsville) passed away on January 12th, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Phyllis in 2021. He is survived by sons Paul (Jean), Mark (Mary), John (Maggie) and daughter Jeanne. 9 grand-children and 12 great-grand children. Our Dad will be missed, but always remembered as a wonderful man. A Celebration of Life...

Age 80, of St. Paul, Passed away peacefully in his home on January 13, 2026. Preceded in death by daughters, Melissa and Rachel; parents, Vennette and Ortwin of Browerville, MN. Survived by wife of 58 years, Sheila; sister, Jacqueline Cowdery of St. Paul; brother, Ivan (Cheri) of Swanville, MN; and best friend, Robert "Fred" Dean. Former employee of Advance...

Fridley, 86 passed away peacefully January 11, 2026.

Marcie was born and raised in Isle, MN. After graduating high school, she moved to Minneapolis where she worked for the phone company. She met Bob on January 10, 1959 and they were married July 18 that same year. They eventually settled in Coon Rapids, then later in Fridley and New Brighton. They enjoyed...

Age 95, of Richfield, MN, passed away Jan. 14, 2026. Russ was born in Minneapolis to Harry and Hilma Susag. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Susag; second wife, Darlene Timm; sister, Patricia (Donald) Holmen; and daughter-in-law, Lisa Susag. Survived by his children, Amy (Michael) Maynard, Anne, Kathryn (Urban) Bauer, John, Karen (Sharon Jones)...

Age 67 of Coon Rapids passed away surrounded by his family on 1/15/2026. Charlie was co-owner of Volt Studios of Minneapolis, specializing in post-production services. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Ed and Dee. Survived by loving wife of 44 years Deb; Children, Steven (Alexa) and Nicole (Adam); Grandchildren,...

Peter (Pete) Budge, 86, died peacefully on January 13th, 2026, in Edina, Minnesota. He was born on August 15th, 1939, in Bemidji, MN.
Pete had many physical challenges that he had to face throughout his life. However, the many ailments never affected his grace or the love he showed. He had a very dry and wry sense of humor until the day he passed. Pete was...

On Sunday, January 11th, 2026, Lynn Marie Tongen, loving wife and mother, passed away gracefully in her sleep at age 80 with her sons Christopher and Nicholas at her side.

Lynn was born on October 23, 1945, in Cleveland, OH to James and Natalie Smillie. She dedicated her life to taking care of those around her - always generous and kind along the way. She was...