Obituaries

Sue Zelickson was small in stature but impossible to overlook. She left a lasting impression, not only on her hundreds of friends, but on the Twin Cities. She had a heart so large that the only thing to rival it will be the hole she leaves in ours. Born on September 13, 1934, Sue Zelickson (Zipperman) was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Bethany "Queen Bee" Lokken, 52, of Chicago, IL, found her peace at sunrise on July 22nd, 2026, after meeting the challenges of breast cancer with profound grace and tenacity. She is survived by her husband Spencer Lokken, daughter Elodie Lokken, mother Kaye Briscoe Park, father Joseph Briscoe, and stepfather Jack Park. After working for David Bowie in London,...

Barbara Stanton Godfrey passed away on July 26 in St. Paul, MN, just shy of 102, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in her beloved Chicago, Barbara attended Northwestern University and the University of Michigan, graduating from Michigan with a degree in art history. Her senior year was her favorite when she met her husband of 51 years, Charles...

Suanne Hallberg passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at the age of 88, following complications from a fall. Two days before her accident, she celebrated one final family milestone: witnessing the marriage of her oldest grandchild.

Born on April 6, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, Suanne was the daughter of John and Louise Bergan. Her father's career with Honeywell...

Age 74, of Corcoran, MN passed away surrounded by his family on August 5, 2026 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Chester and Delores Grygar. He grew up in St. Anthony Village, graduated from De La Salle High School, then the University of Minnesota with a degree in Accounting.
After graduation, he began working...

age 94, formerly of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully on June 7 in Scottsdale, AZ, surrounded by her family. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Cara (Mike) Jennings; grandsons, Michael (Calley) Jennings and Ryan (Brianna) Jennings; great-grandson, Colton Jennings. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Mario, and son, Michael Pedercini. A...

Tuesday, 8/11/26. Visitation 9:30 am, Funeral 10:30 am. Reception to follow.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN

age 87, of Maplewood, passed away July 26, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Meta and brother, Duane (Joan). Survived by wife of 64 years, Mary-Jo (Sweno); sons, Kevin (Jodie) and Marc; grandchildren, Dori, Danielle, Mitchell and Stella. Graduated from Wilson High School and Hamline University. Served in the US Army from March 1959-April 1962....

A beloved family man and good friend whose heart always belonged to God went to his eternal home on July 27, 2026. He was the only son born to Robert H. and A. Lucille Anderson on March 23, 1948. He proudly served his country as an M.P. and sentry dog handler during the Vietnam War Era providing security for a Hercules Nike Missile site after graduating from...

Larry Gene Stenzel, 76, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday August 21, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church, 814 W Brooks Street, Arlington MN. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at the Arlington Public Cemetery. www.koldenfuneralhome.com