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Gary Edward Kruzel
November 3, 1965 - September 6, 2020
Age 54 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully at his home on September 6, 2020.Gary was born on November 3rd, 1965 in Melrose, MN to Damasius and Leona Kruzel. Gary grew up in the Sobieski/Swanville areas and graduated from Swanville High School in 1984. In his younger years, he spent his time playing sports and helping his father with…
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Danny Lee Petrie
June 14, 1954 - August 30, 2020
Danny Petrie, 66, of Maple Grove, Minnesota suddenly passed away on August 30, 2020. He was born to parents William (Bill) and Arlene Petrie on June 14, 1954, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Danny graduated from Osseo Senior High and proved to be a very successful entrepreneur throughout his life. He married Eileen, the love of his life, in…
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Evelyn "Evie" Hilda (Yoki) Heikkila
May 14, 1931 - September 3, 2020
Evelyn “Evie” Hilda Heikkila (Yoki), age 89, formerly of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away at her residence in St. Paul on September 3, 2020.She was born May 14, 1931, in Osage, Minnesota, to Jalmer and Hilda (Peterson) Yoki, the oldest of six siblings raised on the family farm. Evie was a 1949 graduate of Frazee High School. She married…
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Donald W. Heuer
May 8, 1928 - August 23, 2020
Heuer, Donald W. Age 92, of Brooklyn Center. Called home suddenly on 8/23. Preceded in death by loving wife of 68 years, Lela. Survived by children, Larry (Margaret) Heuer, Dean (Karen) Heuer, and Judy (Phil) Blanchard; 7 grandchildren. Small funeral service - immediate family only due to COVID. Interment at a later date at Ft. Snelling…
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Merva E. Hautamaki
April 21, 1927 - August 17, 2020
Merva E. Hautamaki, age 93, of Maple Grove, MN.Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. E. Albert Hautamaki and daughter, Lois.Survived by her children, Charles (Bonnie) Hautamaki, Diann Michels, Rachel Hautamaki, Deborah Stroman, and Kevin (Kaylene) Hautamaki; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great granddaughter.Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, August…
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Zachary N. Bright
September 19, 2000 - August 9, 2020
Zachary Nathaniel Bright, age 19, of Champlin. Survived by his parents, Amy Hartung and Ben (Katie) Bright; sisters, Aniya, Lacey, Mya, and Abbey; grandparents, Kathleen and Robert Hartung, Gregg (Gail) Bright, and Velora Barringer; and many other family and friends. In light of concerns and restrictions regarding the community spread of…
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Clarence J. "CJ" Ruf
August 24, 1927 - August 3, 2020
Age 92, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2020 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by Alberta, his wife of 66 years. CJ’s gift in life was his desire to help everyone he met. He was known for his generosity, cheerfulness, and perpetual smile. Whether in Minnesota or Florida, CJ’s neighbors could count on his help…
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Geraldine C. Gordon
February 24, 1933 - August 9, 2020
Geraldine C. Gordon, age 87, of Rogers passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Sunday August 9, 2020. Geri was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Allan Gordon; grandson, JohnPaul Wissler; and husband of 62 ½ years, Jerry Gordon. Geri is survived by children, Tom Gordon, Kim (Tom) Smith, and Sue (John) Wissler. Geri Loved…
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