APG ECM House Account

Leola "Lee" Josephine Frame, age 96 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, April 26, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 11 am at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to mass. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. As the family is celebrating her birthday, the celebration of life lunch will be held at Lake Byllesby Regional Park (Dakota County side) following the mass and burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Senior Center, or donor's choice. Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home, Cannon Falls. www.LundbergFuneral.com

Catherine "Cathy" Alice (Sandmeyer) Newville, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at her home in Butte, MT following a long battle with cancer. Cathy is survived by her husband James Newville, and their children Angie Newville and Teresa (Roman) Nalivka; her two grandchildren Reed and Olivia; sisters Barb Reed, Diane (Mark) Forsyth, Brenda Black; and many nieces and nephews. Cathy is preceded in death by her parents Bob and Alice Sandmeyer and brother Steve. Her service will be held on Friday, May 16th at the St. James, MN Eagles Club. Visitation at 10:00, service will start at 11:00, with lunch to follow. Catholic service and burial will be held in Butte, MT at a later...

John "Jack" Edward Kust, 81 of Montrose, MN, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 with family and friends nearby. He fought fiercely with lung cancer for nearly ten years. He was a loving friend to many in the community, always smiling and willing to lend a helping hand. A man of true integrity. Jack was quite literally a Jack of all trades. From carpentry to installing and fixing locks and alarm systems, cabinet maker, electrician, plumber, experimenter and inventor, there was nary a challenge he would not take on. Jack had a lifetime love of lakes and boats, and lived on Lake Minnetonka for most of his life. Preceded in death by: Bonnie Bravo; parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Kust;...

LeRoy (Roy) Middendorf, age 94, of Sauk Centre passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Alomere Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota. A private mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. LeRoy Fred Middendorf was born on August 29, 1930, to Joseph Sr. and Veronica (Toenyan) Middendorf. He was united in marriage to Adeline Schmiesing on September 24, 1956. Roy loved being a farmer and was fortunate to be able to do this his entire life. He led by example, had an extraordinary work ethic, and exemplified integrity. Survivors include his wife Adeline of Sauk Centre. Children;...

Eugene, 82, passed away peacefully April 16, 2025 with his devoted wife by his side. Born January 9, 1943, to Ora and Clarence Wolff in Anoka, Minnesota. He attended St. Stephen's School and was a 1961 graduate of Anoka High School. He attended St. John's University. Eugene was an avid fisherman and a natural-born salesman. He found immense joy in spending time at his cherished cabin, traveling, and planning adventures with his siblings and friends. Eugene's quick wit and great sense of humor brightened the lives of everyone who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Virginia; sons, Atom, Mike, and Chris (Brianna); stepsons, Jeff (Tracy) Hannan and Brad Hannan;...

Arlys L. Heddan, age 81, of Maple Grove, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Caley House assisted living facility in Princeton, MN from complications of COPD. She was born October 20, 1943 in Bemidji, MN and graduated from Bemidji High school in 1961. Arlys was one of four children born to Eddie and Ragna Olson. After high school she moved to St. Paul and lived in an apartment with friends. She met and married Milo Heddan in 1963. They built a home in Maple Grove where they raised three children and lived there for 49 years. Arlys had a passion for genealogy. She enjoyed a good cup of coffee, visiting with family and friends, and spending time at the cabin. She was preceded in...

Written by Lois Schmidt Psalm 40:5-8 I want to share with you a section of Psalm 40 that really describes how I feel about the life that the Lord has given me. "Many, Oh Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare." Raised in a very loving family, the daughter of a Lutheran pastor in Chicago, we lived right next door to the church. All of our activities centered there. My favorite Bible verse at that time was "I was glad when they said to me, let us go into the house of the Lord." It is no surprise then, that I was schooled from first grade into college in Lutheran...

March 25, 1964-April 12, 2025 Paul Carlson, dearly loved son, brother, uncle, age 61 of Hopkins, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in his home with his brother Curt and sister April by his side. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. He was born in Shakopee, MN to George and Ileene Carlson of Sioux Falls, SD. He graduated from Burnsville High School and went on to become a cabinet maker. He bought his home in Hopkins, MN in 2000. His will to survive never wavered. Paul will remain in the hearts of his Mother Ileene Carlson; brother and sisters Joan Carlson, Curt Carlson, April Pannell, Irene and Bob Erdman; nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by...

Dennis Zettel, 65 of Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home April 9, 2025. Dennis was born in Little Falls to Lyle and Viola (Dugas) Zettel on January 9, 1960. Dennis graduated from L.F.C.H.S. class of 1978. Dennis went to Brainerd Vocational School for parts management and then worked for Standard Parts (NAPA). Dennis moved on to work for Coborn's when they opened their new store in Little Falls. After working for Coborn's for 15 years, he yearned for more independence and found that driving truck. He started out over the road and ended driving more locally with Wayne Transport for 15 years. Dennis was an avid follower of motorsports, especially N.H.R.A. drag racing. Dennis...

Ray, 82, passed away April 5, 2025 at the Minneapolis Veterans Home from Alzheimer's. Forever a passionate sports fan and avid golfer, he was equally ambitious as a community volunteer fulfilling his desire to make a positive difference in our society. Ray was a member of numerous organizations throughout the metro area. Lovingly survived by his wife Kathy; children Todd (Kathleen), Troy (Nicolette), Molly (James); and eight grandchildren. Ray will be remembered on May 31 in a gathering at River Hills United Methodist Church in Burnsville. Visitation beginning at 10 am, 11 am service, followed by refreshments. Memorials will be directed to 360 Communities.

Carol Marie Radunz, age 87 of Bloomington, MN, was born January 23, 1938 and raised in Green Isle, MN. Carol died peacefully on April 5, 2025. Preceded in death by Robert Radunz, her husband of 61 years; parents Albert "Ole" and Lydia Doering; and brothers Kenneth and Roger Doering. Survived by children Douglas (Bonnie), Jeffery (Lynn), Susan Hinrichs, and Sandra Moroney (Brady); grandchildren Douglas Radunz II (Sarah), Jessica Brink (Christopher), Heather Rhein (Kevin), Jordan Radunz, Michael Radunz, Alexander Radunz, Donovan Moroney (Lauryn), and Mackenzie Moroney; great-grandchildren Hannah, Melanie, Carter and Dalia Brink, Cash Dodderer, Shayla Rhein, and Rosalie Moroney;...

Mary Sipe, age 95, of Maple Grove/Osseo went to the Lord on April 3, 2025. Preceded in death by loving husband Bill of 71 years, parents Edwin and Alyce Levernier, sister Edie Barnhart, son Jeffery Sipe. She will be greatly missed by children David (Nancy), Peter (Teri), Timothy (Laurie), Steven (Lisa), and Cynthia (Tony); 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; siblings Nadine, Jim; and extended family and friends. Services were held Tuesday, April 15th at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church.

Daniel John Meer (age 59) passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Surrounded by family, his body surrendered to his fight with cancer. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Minnesota on Monday, April 14, with funeral service at 12 p.m. and luncheon to follow. A military burial will take place at a later date. Dan was born on December 4, 1965 to William Meer and Lucille (Noeske) Meer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The youngest of ten brothers and sisters, Dan spent his early years in the Boy Scouts, delivering Sunday papers at break-neck speed, and riding motorcycles while attending Homestead High School in Mequon. Upon graduation, he was off to...

Jerry F. Frandrup joined the Lord on April 1, 2025, in Arizona at 77 years of age. For 43 years he was a resident of Minnetonka, MN. He leaves behind his loving wife, Kathy, of 56 years and family of four children, eight grandchildren. Jerry was born in 1947 to Dorothy and LeRoy Frandrup in Hastings, MN. He truly enjoyed his early childhood there before moving to Prescott, WI on a farm with his eight brothers and two sisters. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve, attended UW River Falls and earned a degree in Electronics from Northwestern Electronics Institute. Jerry began his career at Data 100 as a Field Service Engineer and later worked at Northern...

Ron passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his senior living residence. He was born to Walter and Helen Wolf on December 10, 1935 in Stillwater, MN. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Judy Payette in 1954 and they raised three sons. He worked for NSP for 32 years and retired in 1992. He enjoyed working in his home workshop, camping with his grandchildren, and fishing and hunting. He is preceded in death by his wife and parents. He is survived by sons Mike (Barb), Steve (Marti), Chris (partner Shannon, her children Dalton and Darby); grandchildren Matt (Brandy), Mark (Liz), and Melissa (Jesse); great-grandchildren Henry, Clare, and Jack Corrow, and Hannah Wolf. Also, brothers...

Age 58 Survived by his mother Margaret Colgan and sister Steffany Colgan-Bernier. Recently preceded in death by his father Arthur Edward Colgan June 2022. Passed March 29, 2025 from choking at his assisted living facility in Burnsville, MN. He was a graduate of Burnsville High School 1984. He loved pets and helping people when he could. Family will hold a Celebration of Life/Open House Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm, 2714 Boulder Dr., Burnsville, MN 55337.

Ann R. (DeGarmo) Carlson, age 73, a resident of Coon Rapids, MN passed away March 27, 2025, in Prentice, WI. She was born October 29, 1951, in Bethesda, MD, to parents Eldon and Virginia DeGarmo.

Scott Allen Lillemoe, age 63, of Little Falls, MN, passed away on March 21, 2025, leaving behind hilarious memories and his contagious spirit. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. There will be no funeral per Scotts wishes (if he could have had it his way, he would have his ashes spread with his cows, which he considered his pets). Scott was born on March 19, 1962, to Guy and Violet Lillemoe (Paurus) in Minneapolis, MN. Scott married his wife Kimberly Lynn Lillemoe on February 15, 1995 in Las Vegas, NV at the Riviera Hotel. Scott held many occupations in his lifetime, recently working at Cascade Drilling as a Driller Assistant. Scott enjoyed working with his cows, going on...

June 7, 1928 - March 20, 2025 Vera Brown was the youngest of eight children born to George and Clara Malamen on a farmstead near Dawson, ND. The family moved to Warba, MN and then to Bass Lake Henn. County, MN and then to Champlin, MN. Vera attended the historic, one-room Dunning School, graduated from Anoka High School in 1946, worked on her parent's truck farm and attended MN School of Business. Vera married her next door neighbor Richard Brown after a 4-year courtship on October 1, 1949 and celebrated their 75th anniversary just last October. Vera and Richard have three sons Robert (Linda), Stephen (Maureen) and William (Sandy) and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Vera...

Charles "Chuck" Oliver Porter, 91, of Coon Rapids, MN passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Born on November 20, 1933, Chuck was a native of South Bend, IN. A proud Marine, he served as an active member during the Korean Conflict of the early 1950s. Chuck spent over 30 years in the avionics engineering division of Honeywell. He was renowned for his integrity and love of family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Coon Rapids United Methodist Church, 10506 Hanson Blvd., Coon Rapids, on Saturday, May 3, with a visitation from 10-11 am, followed by a service from 11-12 noon, and a luncheon after. Chuck was preceded in death by his father...

Bertie Lou was born in their family home in New Munich, Minnesota December 14, 1928. She was the daughter of Herman and Veronica Torborg Behnen. She married Sylvester M. Gruber on June 22, 1954, in New Munich Minnesota at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. They had four children Audrey, Gary, Mary, and Rory. Bertie Lou was the second oldest of nine siblings. At a young age she started out helping on the family farm doing housework, feeding chickens and pigs, milking cows, and field work. Later she worked at Melrose Produce in Melrose Minnesota. She then moved to Minneapolis Minnesota where she started working at Greyhound Bus Depot, and then at Peter's Wieners in South Saint Paul,...