Vernon Stegeman, age 92 of Columbia Heights, passed away on November 8, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Victoria; parents; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; and daughter in law, Gayle Stegeman. Survived by children, Sharon (Duane) Kirkland, Jerry Stegeman, Jim (Sandra) Stegeman, Tom (Sandi) Stegeman and Vicky (Bob) Linc; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and sister, Clara Foust. Memorial service at 11AM on Monday, December 16, 2019 with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

Eugene Francis Graves February 20, 1923 – 2019 It is difficult to express the dynamics of dad and his influence on the lives that he touched. Dad lived by a simple theology, which was, “always do the right thing, even when nobody is watching” He is an angel walking on earth. Dearly missed, Dad is a role model for us all. Eugene Graves was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin, and at an early age moved with his family to Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Helping support his family, dad...

Jim lost his battle with cancer on November 30th, passing peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Susan (nee Best); sons, Larry (Kimberly Hale), Tim (Lynne), Brian (Christyl); grandsons, Chris & Mark; sister, Beverly Berres; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents, Bernice and Kenneth; brother, Dick Lange; and nephew, Dan Berres. Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 15th from 12:00-4:00pm at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE...

Marcella Catherine "Sally" French (Forner) November 22, 1928 – November 30, 2019.   Born November 22, 1928, to German-speaking parents in Dahlgren Township in Carver County Minnesota.  Sally was the second of three daughters born to Elnore (Englemann) and Alloys Forner.  Her older sister Hildegard and younger sister Mildred rounded out her family.  The family lived on the farm speaking mostly German at home.  The family switched to speaking...

Peterson, Joyce E., age 95 of NE Mpls.  Preceded in death by husband, Russell G., and son, Gregg.  Survived by daughter, Linnea Stohlberg; grandchildren, Devin Stohlberg, Chris Stohlberg and Gretchen (Chris) Wilmet; great grandsons, Aidan, Logan and Gavin Wilmet; also several nieces, other family and friends.  Funeral service Wed. 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Salem Covenant Church, 2655 5th St. NW., :New Brighton.  Interment Hillside. Memorials preferred to...

Virginia Stenslie (Schoenborn) age 86, of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully at home with family on Nov. 27, 2019. Preceded by husband, Alton (Toby). She will be deeply missed by her sons, Steven and Douglas (Renee); furbaby, Binx; and other relatives and friends. Formerly employed by the Womans Club of Minneapolis, Golden Valley Country Club, and Schmitt Music. A Celebration of Life will be on Monday, Dec 09 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE – Fridley, at 7:00pm...

Johnson, Carol (Sargent), age 84 of Fridley, passed away peacefully on Nov 26, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Freeman Sargent and Ruth (Sargent) Solem; sister, Joan Sargent; and brothers, Gary Sargent and Ronald Sargent. Survived by husband of 66 years, Vernon; children, Steven (Cindy), Debra (Dale) and Judy (Troy); brother, Jack (Andrea) Solem; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Jodie (Noah), Kyle, Jared (Will) and Amber; and great granddaughter, Alexi;. Visitation from 4-6PM with funeral...

Theresa “Terri“ Aukes passed away at her home on November 22, 2019 after a 2 1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Terri was born on May 30, 1961, in Mpls to parents Casimir and Nancy (Larson) Marciniak. Survived by husband, Duane; and siblings, Dana Marciniak – Erickson, Marcus Marciniak, Bonnie Marciniak and Lisa Marciniak. She is preceded in death by her parents, Casimir and Nancy and son Jason Aukes. Terri attended Coon Rapids high school. She worked at Unity Hospital for...

Olson, Lavina Marie, age 90 of Coon Rapids, longtime resident of New Brighton, passed into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on November 21, 2019. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Alvin “Al.” Survived by sons, Wayne (Sally) and Gordon (Judy); grandchildren, Lindsey (Wesley) Herold, Matthew (Sheila), John “Jack” and Calvin “Cal;” great grandchildren, Lacey and Isla; sisters, Gladys Lindgren and Darlene (Buzz) Meyers; brother,...

Giancola, Leslie Y., age 84 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by granddaughter, Amber Rose Kimlinger; survived by loving husband, Gabriel; children, Mark (Jeanine Vincent), Paul, Peter (Linda), Lisa (Tom) Kimlinger, Kristin (Dave) Carlson; sister, Jeanne Sella; brothers, David (Lupe) Geyer, Michael (Marilynn) Geyer, Frederick (Karen) Geyer; also 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.  Mass of Christian Burial Sat, 11/23 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Church of St....