Obituaries

Brian Gourley

Brian Gourley

Apr 23, 2023

Gourley, Brian D.

Age 49, of Spring Lake Park, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on April 23,2023 after a long and courageous battle with a rare small intestine cancer. Preceded in death by grandfather, Dale Gourley; father, Tom Gilgenbach; and stepfather, Bob Rudman. Survived by wife of 18 years, Maizie; children, Hailey (James), Dameon (Chloe) and Gabby (Ky);...

Shirley Lee

Shirley Lee

Apr 16, 2023

Lee, Shirley Ann

Age 91 of Fridley passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She is survived by her children, Donna and Mike (Kathy); grandchildren, Nicole (Mike) Geier and Erik (Sammie), great grandchildren, Kyra, Nathan, Brysen and Tessa; nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mildred Dunnell; husband, Donald....

Verdell Vossler

Verdell Vossler

Apr 12, 2023

Vossler, Verdell Jean, Age 84 of Blaine, (formerly Fridley) passed away April 12, 2023. Born in Turtle Lake, ND.

Preceded in death by husband, Wesley; sister Delma; half brother Randy.

Survived by twin half sisters, Joyce & Joann; children, Daryl (Joni), Candy (Bruce) and Sherry; grandchildren: Jessica (Shawn), Bridget (Travis), Sean (Danielle), A.J., Beau, Zachary, Libby (Brian), Lindsey...

Raymond Iverson

Raymond Iverson

Apr 11, 2023

 

Raymond Elroy Iverson was born in Henning, Minnesota on 7/1/1938 to Herbert and Lillian. His family moved to Washington state when he was five and remained there until returning to Minnesota in 1970. He joined the Air Force as a cook at seventeen and also received his GED. He traveled to Japan and Okinawa and served for 4 years....

Leonard Nyholm

Leonard Nyholm

Apr 6, 2023

Leonard Nyholm

1937 - 2023

Len was born to Clarence and Ruth Nyholm on 2/20/37 in South Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from Dunwoody Institute in 1956 and worked at several Honeywell plants around the Twin Cities for 42 years. He worked mainly in Aeronautics, including work on the space shuttle mockup. On 4/6/23, Len went into the loving arms...

Vitalis C. Okoroh

Vitalis C. Okoroh

Mar 31, 2023

On March 31, 2023 loving husband, father, and professional chef Vitalis Chiekwelaibek Okoroh passed away from a brain injury at the age of 61.  Vitalis was passionate about family, food, and sports.  He loved spending time and cooking healthy delicious meals for his family, whenever Chef Vi cooked there were never any leftovers.  Vitalis will be deeply missed by his...

Mary Lou Goodman

Mary Lou Goodman

Mar 31, 2023

Mary Lou Goodman,

Age 91, of Columbia Heights, reunited with her husband, Joe, and sons, Joe and Tim in heaven on March 31st, 2023. Mary Lou was a good and faithful servant of God and everyone she met. She leaves behind a legacy of love and faithfulness.

Mary Lou is survived by her children, Susan (Jerry) Earley, Greg (Vicki) Goodman,...

John Mann

John Mann

Mar 29, 2023

John Mann   Age 65, died unexpectedly on March 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Marion Mann, his sister, Susan Sandstrom, and his niece, Kaylee Sandstrom. John was a man of many words, strong opinions, and a good heart. He enjoyed being in the woods of Northern Wisconsin, working on cars, and challenging people and...

Richard Huver

Richard Huver

Mar 26, 2023

 

Age 82 of Spring Lake Park, he passed away peacefully at home on March 26th surrounded by his family. Richard was born on April 5, 1940, in Pierz, MN to Joseph and Katherine (Priglmeier) Huver. He met the love of his life, Bernell Welle and married her on May 1st, 1961 at St. John's Catholic Church in Lastrup, MN....

Judith Marlene Schultz

Judith Marlene Schultz

Mar 24, 2023

Schultz, Judith M. age 88 of Fridley, formerly of Sacred Heart. Survived by daughter, Kara (Tony) Byington; grandson, Alex. Funeral Service Thursday 11am with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley (763) 571-1300. Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids.

www.millerfuneralfridley.com

Vivian Ellen Lahti

Vivian Ellen Lahti

Mar 23, 2023

Vivian Ellen Marie Lahti, age 93, of Little Canada, MN, formerly Fridley, MN, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 at Cardigan Ridge Senior Living in Little Canada, MN. 

  Vivian was born on July 17, 1929 in Virginia, MN. As a child her first language was Finnish and didn’t learn English until she started elementary school. She graduated from...

Dean Linnell

Dean Linnell

Mar 22, 2023

Dean Linnell, 64, of Crystal, MN, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born in St. Paul, MN to Charles and Esther Linnell (later Esther Atkins) on April 5th, 1958. Dean graduated from Robbinsdale-Armstrong High School in 1976 and from Hamline University in 1980. Dean worked in the transportation...

Heinrich VonMende

Heinrich VonMende

Mar 21, 2023

Heinrich “Heini” Ilmar VonMende V.

Last Tuesday, March 21, 2023, our Lord Jesus called Heini home to heaven. Heini was born on September 18, 1935 in Riga, Latvia, the son of Heinrich & Margarite (Hoppe) VonMende. Because of the war, his family moved many times from Riga, Lativia to Posen, Germany to Berlin, Germany to Karlsbad, Czech Republic to Wessmarck,...

Phyllis Erickson

Phyllis Erickson

Mar 17, 2023

Phyllis Erickson, age 75, of New Brighton, passed away March 17, following an unexpected medical incident. A loving wife, mother, sister, and friend whose greatest love was her family. She enjoyed spending time with her 2 grandsons, playing cards & games, and being active in her church as part of the 'rowdy table' at bible study.

Preceded in death by...

Donald Ziegler

Donald Ziegler

Mar 17, 2023

Donald Herbert Ziegler was born on the family farm in Brook Park, Minnesota, December 20, 1928. He passed away on St Patrick's Day, March 17, 2023, at Willows Bend in Fridley, Minnesota, just seventeen days after moving into an Independent Living apartment there. Daughter Kathleen and son in law Paul were there at his side. He attained the age of...

David Slovensky

David Slovensky

Mar 16, 2023

David Leonard Slovensky

Age 92 of Fridley, Minnesota passed away March 16, 2023. David is preceded in death by his wife, Valeria Slovensky. A funeral service will be held in Minnesota on Wednesday, March 22nd at Miller Funeral Home: 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432 at 11am with an hour visitation prior. Another service will be held in Wisconsin on Monday, March 27th...

Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Whited, Sr.

Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Whited, Sr.

Mar 15, 2023

Whited, Gerald Joseph Sr. "Jerry" age 81 of Spring Lake Park.  Preceded in death by wife, Eileen; daughter-in-law, Nicole; 2 brothers; 1 sister.  Survived by son, Jay; daughter, Julie (Mark) Lyke; grandchildren, Emily, Riley and Ana; our beloved Pahl family, and many other family and friends. Memorial service Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 6 PM with visitation one hour prior...

Raymond John Antil

Raymond John Antil

Mar 14, 2023

Raymond John Antil

October 17, 1943 - March 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Raymond John Antil of Fridley, MN, born in Saint Paul, MN and formerly of Green Bay, WI. John passed peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, March 14.

John and his wife, Patricia, loved to travel. They wed in 1997...

Phyllis Ida Coppess

Phyllis Ida Coppess

Mar 12, 2023

 

Phyllis Ida Coppess entered into eternal rest on Sunday March 12, 2023 at the age of 85 years. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on September 7, 1937 to her parents, Lillian M McCarron and Robert W McCarron. She met the “love of her life,” Donald L Coppess, in 1957 on a blind date. At that time Phyllis was...

JoAnn M Schwagel (Sekora) "Mama Jo"

JoAnn M Schwagel (Sekora) "Mama Jo"

Mar 10, 2023

JoAnn M (Sekora) Schwagel entered into Eternal Rest in the early hours on Friday, March 10, 2023. JoAnn passed away peacefully in her sleep at Champlin Shores Assisted Living at the age of 85 years. She was born on July 7, 1937 in Wisconsin to her parents Joseph and Victoria (Vicky) Sekora. She was the second born of seven siblings...

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