Obituaries

April 16, 1927 - February 10, 2022

Nelson, Aaron N. “Ron” Beloved father, grandfather, and brother-in-law passed away at his home in Brooklyn Park, MN on Feb 10 at the age of 94, surrounded by his children. He was born on April 16, 1927 in Baltic, SD to Allen and Mabel Nelson. He grew up on a farm in Renner, SD and graduated high school in Sioux Falls, SD. At the age of…

March 11, 1924 - February 11, 2022

Violet Bloomquist , age 97, of Maple Grove. Violet attended business college and worked in banking. She loved to entertain and have tea parties. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Wayne and son, David. She is survived by daughter, Debbie(Bob) McDermott; grandchildren, Serena, Brandon (Melinda), Nick (Alyssa); and great- grandchildren,…

September 18, 1951 - January 20, 2022

Mark V. Quigley, born September 18, 1951, in Minneapolis, MN, and died January 20, 2022, at age 70. Married for 50 wonderful years to Kathy, resulting in four children Tricia (Eric Hill), Peter (Kellina), Phillip (Kaylee), Charles (Kathy). Also survived by his mother Peggy, brother Dean (Eliane and nephews Sean and Tyler), and his sweet…

March 22, 1953 - January 30, 2022

John Michael Schopf, age 68, passed away January 30, 2022 after a 20-year courageous battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and complications from Pneumonia. John was born and raised in Robbinsdale, MN. John's first job was Broadway Pizza which he still loved. John went on to work at Tennant Company for almost 43 years where he met his wife…

April 19, 1948 - February 6, 2022

Age 73 yrs. Passed away quietly the morning of 2/6/2022.Preceded in death by father Donald Fidler, senior, and mother, Naomi Maxine Fidler.Survived and deeply loved by his wife of 52 years, Pat, and her extended family; his cousin, Jean, her daughter, Suzanne, and her family; and his many other cousins in Iowa, Florida, and across the…

January 26, 1952 - February 2, 2022

Bush, Kendall (Ken) R., age 70, of Champlin, passed away on February 2. Preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Bev and his brother, Kevin.Ken will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Pam; his sons, Mike (Jenn) and Andy (Chelsea DeLong); his cherished grandson, Teddy; his brother, Dan (Melissa) and sister, Deb Dunlevy;…

November 22, 1945 - January 24, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Edward Schommer was born November 22, 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to Henry and Olive Schommer.He graduated from Benilde High School in St Louis Park, MN in 1963. Upon graduation he joined the Air Force at age 17 and served his country for 4 years in the Security Police Squadron as a Sentry Dog Handler, stationed in Germany at…

September 30, 1935 - January 29, 2022

Larry David Nelson, age 86, formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away 1/29/22. Survived by children, Michael (Kristi), Daniel (Laurie), Patrick (Janelle Hyatt), and Elizabeth Biedinger; grandchildren, Matthew, Hadassah, David, Luke (Rachel), Casi, Brandon, and Tristan; brothers, Roger and Tom; and many other relatives and friends. Preceded…