Obituaries

February 12, 1939 - November 16, 2023

Age 84, of Elk River, formerly of Brooklyn Park and Osseo, passed away on November 16, 2023. Marlene’s passion for farming and green housing began during her childhood when she worked on her family farm. She would go on to make this passion a career and spent her years working hard, growing, and selling at market. Marlene was also well…

January 7, 1967 - November 27, 2023

Randy J. Blaisdell, age 56 of Brooklyn Center, passed away on November 27th, 2023.Upon graduation from high school, Randy attended Dunwoody and received his automotive technical degree. He was a superb mechanic his whole life and loved by clients and friends alike. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. He loved Nascar, snowmobiling, hunting…

August 23, 1966 - November 25, 2023

Paul Fredrick Fields, age 57, of Rogers, passed away peacefully in his home November 25, 2023. Preceded in death by his grandparents Irene and Madison; mother Karen-Sue; and siblings Roger, Yolanda, and Justin. Paul was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, traveling with his wife, and…

August 4, 1926 - November 25, 2023

Age 97, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on November 25, 2023.George was born in Red Wing, Minnesota to George William Daeffler I & Helen Pauline Daeffler (nee Reuter). After graduating from school, George joined the Navy where he served during World War II for two years before being honorably discharged. He started his career at Witts…

March 4, 1948 - November 20, 2023

Angelyn "Angie" "Angel" Henry, was born on March 4, 1948 to Joseph and Florence Mottl of Pine City, MN. She was baptized at Immaculate Conception Church on March 21, 1948, had her First Communion on June 26, 1955, and was confirmed in 1962. Angelyn was married to Ronald Henry on November 18, 1967. Angie enjoyed giving time to the…

December 18, 1933 - November 15, 2023

Frances M. Simon (Spanier), passed away November 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnie Simon. Survived by her children, Gary (Lynn), Tom (Kris), Jody (Steve) Bratten, Pam (Jerry) Riesgraf, and Susie; grandchildren, Matt (Tanya), Nick (Tara), Abby (Rob), Ben (Kelsie), Amanda (Josh), Wendy (Micah), Leah (Tadd), Shawn…

February 19, 1941 - November 15, 2023

Age 82, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on November 15, 2023.David was a Military Vet and served in Vietnam and Cuban Missile Crisis. He retired after 35 years as an electrical engineer. His hobbies were his family, two classic cars, wood projects, hunting\fishing, jeeping in Arizona and helping anyone who needed something.He was preceded…

February 14, 1931 - November 9, 2023

Ronald C. Kronen, age 92 of Robbinsdale passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. A U of M graduate, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his sister, Marion; children, Jeff (Debbie), Bruce (Liubov), Julie (Jim) Puder; grandchildren, Laura (James), Matt (Amanda) , Hope, Anna,…