Memorials

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Kirk Almendinger

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2016-11-23
Obituary:
Kirk ALMENDINGER Obituary

Age 60, of Forest Lake Died on November 23, 2016 in a vehicle related accident. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Audrey (Erickson) Almendinger. He is survived by his sons, Kade Garrett, Cole Joseph, Tryn Jordan (Eva), and Reece Taylor Almendinger; their mother, Cheryl Almendinger; brothers, Jeffrey Harold (Joanne) and Kimbal Lee (Carol) Almendinger. Memorial Service 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Gathering of family and friends 3:00 p.m. until time of service. Memorials may be directed to Cheryl Almendinger. www.mattsonfuneralhome.com
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Craig Anderson

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2021-10-21
Obituary:
Craig ANDERSON Obituary

Of Roseville Passed away on October 1, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Gordon and Marlys Anderson. Survived by children, Troy Enstad, Jeremy (Alysia), Chad (Julie) and Amber; grandchildren, Mia, Vivian and Landon; and sister, Lynne (Jeff) Volkman. A memorial service will be held at the Roselawn Cemetery Chapel, 803 Larpenteur Ave. W., Roseville, on Friday, October 22 at 11 AM. Burial following immediately after. All guests must wear a mask inside the chapel. Masks will be provided. In remembrance of Craig's life the family asks that in lieu of flowers any charitable donations be made to the Minnesota Lions Diabetes foundation, INC.
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Jon Arnold

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 1997-04-15
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Sue, "Suz" Molin (Aune)

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2020-04-25
Obituary:
Molin, Susan J. "Suz" (nee Aune) passed away peacefully, on April 25, 2020, after a long battle with heart disease and diabetes. Sooz was born in Duluth and grew up in Roseville. After graduating from Alexander Ramsey H.S., she continued her education to become an RN. She always cared for others and made it a career as a home health nurse. In 1978, Sue married Randy Molin and they raised three children. Suzi loved traveling & adventures with family, endless creating & crafting, and home & cabin décor. She was also the ultimate hostess and enjoyed spending time at the cabin with family and friends (as long as you brought your own towel). Susie was preceded in death by parents, Edward & MaeBelle Aune; and brother, Robert Aune. Survived by loving and devoted husband, Randy; children, Erik (Mindy), Rachel (Billy) Flanagan, Amy (Brian) Egan; grandchildren, Tryg, Kale and Seeley; her loyal dog, Gracie; and her five siblings. Sue/Sooz/ Suzi/ Suz/ Susie was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by many. A celebration of Suz's life will be held when permitted. Memorials preferred to visionlossresources.org. MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550 muellerbies.com
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Joseph Bentfield

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2019-12-28
Obituary:
Joseph Bentfield Obituary
Joseph K. Bentfield, of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home. He was 63 years old. Joseph was born January 29, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Roger and Marian (Nutter) Bentfield.

He is survived by his children: Michael Bentfield of Forest Lake, Dana (Donelle) Bentfield of Northeast Minneapolis, Leah Bentfield of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Patricia Englund of Arizona, Kim Kafka of Savage; brothers, Tim (Sheila) Bentfield of Spring Lake Park and John (Nancy) Bentfield of Roseville; as well as other family and friends.

Memorial Gathering 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31st at Roseville Memorial Chapel.
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Craig Berndsen

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2023-05-13
Obituary:
Age 66, of Gem Lake, MN, passed away on May 13, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Al and Olga (Kysylyczyn) Berndsen; sister, Laurie Berndsen; Sandy’s mother, Eileen “Maude” Van Heel; and her brother, Ron Van Heel.

Survived by partner of 38 years, Sandy Olson; sister, Cheryl (Jerry) Waste; nieces, Brianne & Morgan Waste; Sandy’s children, Dan (Kelley) Olson, Lisa (Paul) Ruedy; Sandy’s grandchildren, Alyssa (Michael) Stampfle, Dylan Ruedy, Andi Olson & Brady Olson; Sandy’s great-grandchildren, Avery & Zoey Stampfle; Sandy’s sister, JoAnn McDonnell; and many dear friends.

Craig grew up in Roseville and graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School (Class of 1974). He worked for Old Dutch Foods for 49 years. Craig had too many talents to list; but anyone who knew him could attest that he could fix or build anything. He had the biggest heart, enjoyed helping others and will be deeply missed.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd. B. Visitation at the funeral home from 9:00 - 11:00 AM Saturday.
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Dian Boss

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2008-12-21
Obituary:
Obituary for Dian Lynn Boss
Age 52 of Lino Lakes, MN. Passed away Dec. 21, 2008 in her home after a long battle with Ovarian Cancer. Preceded in death by dear father, John "Jack" Boss; sister, Debbie Montgomery. She is survived by loving mother, Joyce; sister, Denise; brothers, Dan (Dianne), David (Lisa), John (Sara) Boss; brother-in-law, Al (Janet) Montgomery; many nieces and nephews. Dian loved the outdoors and the beauty of nature on her 10 acres. She was happy walking her dogs through the woods every day. She graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School and went onto the Minnesota Center for Shiatsu Study and then the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She had her own practice for many years. She had many dear friends who were there for her when she needed help especially Bonnie and Sally. The family would like to thank Dr. Boente and Jackie for their help in giving her a good summer. A private family service will be held at a later date.
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Janet Zuercher (Buckli)

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2016-01-14
Obituary:
Janet ZUERCHER Obituary

Passed away January 14, 2016 Age 59 - Of Roseville Preceded in death by mother, Lila Lee Powers; father, Winston Buckli; stepfather, Thomas Powers, and uncle, Edward Tribble. Survived by daughter, Julie; son, Andy III; sisters, Sharon Schirmer and April Powers. Funeral service 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 20 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd B. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home from 4-8 PM Tuesday and 10-11 AM Wednesday. MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550
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Suzanne Frank (Carlson)

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2024-06-16
Obituary:
FRANK Suzanne Evelyn (Carlson), Of Grant, MN, passed peacefully on June 16, 2024 at the age of 67 in her home. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Carlson and Monica Carlson, and her brother Mark Carlson.

She is survived by her long-time partner Donald Frank, her sons Michael, Thomas and Charles, her stepson Justin Schultz, sisters Lynn Rudeen (Carlson), Barbara Freeman (Carlson), and Julie Schmolke (Carlson).

Suzanne’s passion was quilting, making quilts for family and friends brought her great joy. She contributed to hundreds of quilts for charitable organizations through her work with Heart Strings Quilt Project as a founding member of the organization. Suzanne loved to spend time tending to her garden with her pets by her side. Sue was also a proud owner of MSP Courier along with her husband, she was the primary dispatcher for the business and recognized as the voice and primary representative of the company to dozens of customers and driving staff. She will be remembered for her giving nature, kindness and humor.
life story

"Quilts are stitched with the threads of memory, love, and legacy. Each piece lovingly chosen, each stitch carefully placed, they tell a story that transcends time—reflecting not just a person’s skill with the needle but their heart. In these quilts, we see the colors of her soul and the patterns of her love, a lasting embrace that continues to warm us even in her absence." —Kyra E. Hicks
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Sue Dooley (Coddon)

Deceased Date: 2007-12-19
Obituary:
Susan Dooley Obituary

Dooley, Susan Elizabeth (nee) Coddon, Beloved wife, Daughter and Sister age 51 of No. Miami Beach, FL, passed Dec 19, 2007 from cancer. Survived by husband: Leo, No. Miami; parents: Steve and Joan Coddon, brother: Scott all of Mound; "Aunt" Fran and "Uncle" Willy Hendrickson of Woodbury. Cherished Cats: Angel and Panther; and many family and friends. Private Interment was held. "I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies" John 11:25 Huber Funeral and Cremations Mound Chapel 952 472 1716
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Susan Rodriquez (Degel)

Deceased Date: 2005-03-15
Obituary:
Susan Rodriguez Obituary

Rodriguez, Susan M. - Beloved Wife, Mother And Grandmother Age 48 of Vadnais Heights, suddenly on March 15, 2005. Preceded in death by father Thomas Degel. Survived by husband Luis, Jr.; sons Luis III (Heather), Thomas (Val); grandchildren Marina, Thomas, Jr., Jordyn; mother Mavis Degel; sisters Deborah Burgeson, Colleen (John) Stiehl; also survived by numerous relatives and friends. Funeral leaving from MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Co Rd B, on Saturday, March 19 at 9:30AM. Mass of Christian Burial at ST. ODILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview at 10AM. Entombment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home from 4-8PM Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550.
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Nancy Kruse (Duethman)

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2024-04-23
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John Eagan

Graduation year: 1974
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Russell Eldridge

Deceased Date: 2020-10-08
Obituary:
Russell ELDRIDGE Obituary

Age 64 of Shoreview Died unexpectedly on October 8, 2020. Full Notice to Follow. Services Pending. Arr. Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell.
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Steve Emmons

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2015-04-01
Obituary:
Steve Emmons passed away on April 1, 2015, at age 58 after a brief struggle with cancer.

Steve was born on Aug. 1, 1956, in St. Paul, Minn.

Steve served in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman with field medical training.

He graduated from Humboldt State University in 1983 with a degree in art.

Steve had many jobs, including phlebotomist at Plasa Ferresus in St. Paul, Minn., art framer in Minnesota and the Art Center in Eureka, Calif., caregiver at Sunset Nursing Home in Eureka and Hospice volunteer in Minnesota and California.

Steve was active in the Burnt Ranch Community Group. He belonged to the Trinity Gem and Mineral Society in Weaverville and the Studio 299 Art Center in Willow Creek. He was an artist and a lifelong supporter of the arts.

He was a practitioner of the art of life.

Steve enjoyed hiking, canoeing, camping and spending time in nature.

He is survived by brothers Tom Emmons, Bob Emmons and David Emmons; sister, Jody Ault; nephews Rob Ault, Chris Ault, John Emmons and Mark Emmons; nieces Claire Emmons, Michelle Ault, Rose Emmons, Hannah Emmons and Lisa Kasinkas; grand-nephews Theodore Emmons, Antony Emmons and Thomas Ault; and great-grand-niece, Tyra Riley.

There will be a potluck celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Indian Association Hall on Veterans Hall Road in Burnt Ranch.
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G. Michael "Mike" Epperson

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2013-09-30
Obituary:
G. EPPERSON Obituary

EPPERSON G. MICHAEL EPPERSON G. Michael Epperson, a distinguished former officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), passed away on September 30, 2013, after a brief illness. He retired from federal service in July 2012 after serving in senior positions at the CIA's National Clandestine Service (NCS) and the National Security Council. Most recently Mr. Epperson was a member of Omniplex World Services Corporate Board of Directors, a Senior Advisor to Altamont Capital Partners, and a Senior Advisor on intelligence issues for A-T Solutions. Mr. Epperson was consistently noted for his creativity, dedication, and ability to collaborate with a broad range of colleagues and partners. He applied those attributes to numerous important assignments at home and abroad, encouraging his people to take fresh approaches to their work, and emphasizing the importance of quality intelligence wherever he served. Immediately prior to retiring from the CIA, he served as the head of a major CIA component. Mr. Epperson also recently served as the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Intelligence Programs at the National Security Council (NSC), the senior intelligence officer in the White House and head of the NSC's Intelligence Programs Directorate. He was also Executive Assistant to then Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, John McLaughlin. Mr. Epperson served overseas in the Middle East, South Asia, Europe and elsewhere. Prior to his federal service, from 1981 until 1991 Mr. Epperson was a partner in the Washington office of the Chicago law firm, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd, where he practiced corpo rate and business law. He was a member of the DC bar. Mr. Epperson graduated from Stanford University in 1978 with a BA in History and an MA in Russian and East European Studies and was a member of the Stanford varsity soccer team. He received his JD from Harvard Law School in 1981 and an MA in Education Policy from George Washington University in 1987. At times of unprecedented change in CIA leadership, he worked with top levels of the U.S. Government to establish methods of meeting new challenges. Upon his retirement from the CIA in 2012, Mr. Epperson received the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal for his Agency service. He had previously received the Donovan Award, the highest award in the NCS. He spoke Russian, Polish, and French. Mr Epperson is survived by three sons from his previous marriage to Katharine Epperson-Ian (a Second Lieutenant in the USMC), Trevor (working in Bethesda), and Colin (a junior at Stanford)-and his sister Jane Lohraff. Of all his outstanding accomplishments, he was proudest of his three sons. Services will be held on Saturday October 5 at 1 p.m. at Pumphrey's Funeral Home, 300 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20850. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mr Epperson's memory to the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation- ciamemorialfoundation.org. Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at 5623 McLean Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20814.Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at 5623 McLean Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20814.
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Frank Faulhaber

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 1999-06-05
Obituary:
Frank Raymond , age 42, of Forest Lake, passed suddenly on June 5, 1999. Preceded in death by father, Raymond. Survived by wife, Beth; children, Steven, Marie and David; mother, Lillian; brother, Gary (Karla) Faulhaber; sisters, Linda (Tom) Brown, Ranae (Ron) Giesen, Deanne (Dan) Bosshart, Pamela (Kevin) Kubitschek; and other family & friends. Funeral Service 4 PM Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake. Visitation 5 - 8 PM Tuesday at Mattson Funeral Home, Forest Lake and 1 hour prior to services at the church. Interment Oak Park Cemetery. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Mattson Funeral Home.
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Michael Frokjer

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 2021-12-06
Obituary:
Michael G. Frokjer Obituary
Michael G. Frokjer, age 65, of Chisago City, MN died on December 6th after a battle with cancer. Mike was born to Grant and Eileen Frokjer on July 8, 1956 and was the 4th of 7 kids. Mike was a 1974 graduate of Alexander Ramsey Highschool in Roseville, MN and then served in the US Army from 1974-1980. These years provided for many epic adventures, stories, and a few “run-ins” with the law.

Mike spent the majority of his career with the MN State Department of Corrections (another source for his epic stories). During this time, he was finally able to snag “the one”, Shannon Crittenden, and hold on to her for the past 20 years.

Mike leaves behind two daughters and one son who he was extremely proud of: Sharon (Kevin) Weber, Cara Frokjer, and Grant Frokjer. He will also be missed by his two granddaughters Lilian and Alex Weber, whom he adored. Also left to keep his stories alive are his siblings Renee Hunt, Brian (Arlene) Frokjer, Lynn Thompson (Bill Evans), Connie Vick, and his friend that felt like family Darby Bunnell, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins that wanted to hang out near him, because you just knew he was going to say or do something good. It’s not that he was a great storyteller, it’s that he WAS the story!

He will be having a reunion in heaven with his parents Grant and Eileen, his brother Kevin Frokjer, sister Denise Jenni, his brother-in-law Gerald Vick, nephew Chad Frokjer and many aunts and uncles and a handful of cousins that passed before him. Mike always brought the beer and ice for our family gatherings, so they will be happy to see him.

The stories of his amazing life will continue on December 14th at Roberts Funeral Home in Forest Lake, MN. Visitation from 12:30-3 PM with a short service beginning at 3 PM. Immediately after the service, all friends and family are invited to his favorite saloon Scooters in Chisago City - because you can’t afford not to drink there (his words, not ours)!

A private interment at Roselawn Cemetery will follow on December 15th.
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David Hadammek

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 1980-07-17
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Michael Harkins

Graduation year: 1974
Deceased Date: 1991-05-21
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