Obituaries

Irene Gomoll

Irene Gomoll

Oct 11, 2015

Irene Delores Gomoll was born in Crookston, Minnesota, on 12 December 1928, the fourth child of Eugene Oliver Holt and Magna Skudfred (Falk) Holt. Her older siblings were Lester, Archie, and Olive. Irene attended school through the eighth grade. She moved to the Twin Cities with her parents, and met her future husband, Stanley Virgil Gomoll, at the Pastime Roller...

Richard Cowan

Richard Cowan

Oct 7, 2015

Preceded in death by parents, Allen and Doris Cowan, son, Christopher, father and mother in law, Harold and Elnora Smith; survived by loving wife, Jane Smith-Cowan; sons, Steven, Kevin(April), Kenneth, Brian (Ana); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Aaron, and Jacob Cowan; step-son, Kuyle Christensen; step-daughter, Kendra (Chris) Enochson; step-grandchildren, Veronica, Brooklyn and Kennedy Christensen,; Avery, Caroline & Grant Enochson Visitation Grace Lutheran Church...

Marcus Meuwissen

Marcus Meuwissen

Sep 30, 2015

Marcus Meuwissen, 80, of New Brighton passed away peacefully on September 30. A memorial serivce will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6 with visitation one hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 835 Second Avenue N.W., New Brighton. Marcus is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Paul (Kimberly) and their children, Matt, Mari; David (Janice)...

Donna Anderson

Donna Anderson

Sep 29, 2015

Anderson, Donna M. age 84 of Blaine, passed away Sept 29, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Dean; sons, Danny and Daryl; and sisters, Ethelwyn and Betty. Survived by daughters, Deanna (Tom) Pugh and Darla (Dave) Skoglund; grandchildren, Sean, Nick, Alisha (Don), Josh and Brianna; brother in law, Johnny Anderson; sister in law, Norma Anderson; and many nieces and nephews....

William Grade

William Grade

Sep 25, 2015

Grade, William L. age 55 of Blaine. Preceded in death by mother, Mary; brother, David R. Grade; grandparents, Elsie & WIlliam P. Grade and Minnie & Lawrence Melhuse. Survived by loving father, William D. Grade; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service Saturday, October 17, 2015 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,...

Patrick Spiczka

Patrick Spiczka

Sep 18, 2015

Spiczka, Patrick M. age 61 of Anoka. Preceded in death by parents, Emil and Theresia Spiczka; brother, Bill Krawiecki. Survived by children, Christine (Jordan) Oberhelman, Lori (Nathan) Novak, Tricia (Ever) Ramirez, Angela (Dan) Myers; grandchildren, Brittany, Cory, Kaylee, Nolan, Dylan, Desi, Derek and Quinton; 3 brothers and 1 sister. A celebration of Patrick's life will be held at a later...

Gerald Hults

Gerald Hults

Sep 17, 2015

Hults, Gerald John "Gerry" age 74 of Fridley, formerly of Milroy, MN passed away on 9/17/15 from Lewy Body Disease. Preceded in death by father, Howard Hults; and sister, Elaenor Harter. Survived by loving wife, Betty; children, Richard Hults, Susan (Mark) Sellnow, Nancy (Brian) Emmans; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; mother, Florence Hults; siblings, Josie Schmer, Howard "Sam" (Teri) Hults, Elaine...

Colleen Mack

Colleen Mack

Sep 13, 2015

Mack, Colleen F. age 62 of Columbia Heights. Survived by loving husband of 45 years, Claydon; children, Amanda Mack, David (Lacey) Mack; 6 grandchildren; sisters, Colette Booth, Luanne (Al) Coleman. Memorial service Monday 1:00 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Jeff Staples

Jeff Staples

Sep 10, 2015

Staples, Jeffrey M., age 33 of New York Mills, passed away Sept 10, 2015. Survived by parents, Michael and Kathleen; brother, Alex (Stephanie); girlfriend, Heidi Jacobson and her children, Bailey and Kylie; many aunts and uncles; and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11AM Sat Sept 19 at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy 65 NE Fridley with a visitation...

John Bjorback

John Bjorback

Sep 10, 2015

John F. Bjorback (Jack), age 84, left us to be at peace Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16 at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Highway 65 N.E., Fridley and continuing for one hour prior at the church on Thursday. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17 at...

Judith Conley

Judith Conley

Sep 9, 2015

Judith Conley, 77, of New Brighton passed away on September 9. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 15 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 N.E. Fridley. Judith is survived by brother, Tom; daughters, Linda, Barb, Carol; grandchildren, Dana, Tara, Tyler, Matt, Janelle, Cody, Michael, Jeremy; and 10 great-grandchildren....

Opal Walton

Opal Walton

Sep 9, 2015

.Opal was born in Temple City, California to Aaron & Florentine Locke. When she was 16 she traveled from Pasadena, CA to visit her sister, Ruby and her husband, living on a farm outside of Glenburn, ND. While on that visit she met her future husband while running an errand to the Post Office in Glenburn. On January 14, 1943,...

Shawn Fish-Foster

Shawn Fish-Foster

Sep 1, 2015

Shawn G. Fish-Foster, age 54 of Blaine, passed away September 1st, 2015. Celebration gathering to be held at Scoops Pub, 482 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids on Sunday, September 13, 2015 starting at 11:30 AM. Service Scoops Pub 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Sunday, September 13, 2015 11:30 AM

Jim Lambert

Jim Lambert

Sep 1, 2015

James (Jim) Michael Lambert passed in peace Tuesday, September 1. He was born in 1932 in West Concord, Minnesota. He married Nancy Mollers in 1957, and together they raised 8 children who later blessed him with 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. While he spent his childhood on the farm, his family moved to Minneapolis when he was a teenager....

Jenny Peterson

Jenny Peterson

Aug 31, 2015

Jenny Peterson, 91, formerly of Columbia Heights passed away on Monday, August 31. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3 at Miller Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday and continuing for one hour prior to the service at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Highway 65 N.E. Fridley. On May 30, 1924, Jenny Marie...

Audrey Bloom

Audrey Bloom

Aug 30, 2015

Bloom, Audrey M. age 81 of Fridley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 30, 2015. She loved and lived for her family. Audrey was born on April 21, 1934 at her home in NE Minneapolis. She was married at the young age of 16 to her sweetheart Herb and they spent the rest of their lives together...

Victor Arnoldy

Victor Arnoldy

Aug 28, 2015

Arnoldy, Victor John, age 86 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully on August 28th, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by beloved wife of 59 years, Bonnie; loving father of Cindy (Jerry) Lindner, Cheryl (Duane) Torborg; grandfather to Jared, Steven & Kendra Lindner; Michael & Kayla Torborg; brother, Roger (Marian) Arnoldy; also nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday Sept....

Chester Burmis Sr

Chester Burmis Sr

Aug 19, 2015

Burmis, Chester J. Sr., age 87 of Fridley, passed away peacefully on Aug 19, 2015. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Grace; grandson, Adam; and brothers, Frank and Joe. Survived by sons, Christopher (Mary) and Chester Jr. (Barb), who was Chet's wonderful caregiver for the past 4 years. Also survived by grandchildren, Jennifer and Christopher Jr.; and 4 great grandchildren....

Laura Renner

Laura Renner

Aug 18, 2015

Renner, Laura Lee age 58 of Valencia, CA formerly of Cottage Grove, MN. Laura was born in St. Paul, MN on October 11, 1956 to Warren and Patricia Gamache. She grew up with four brothers and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth. At an early age, Laura was diagnosed with Arthritis. This crippling disease did...

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Aug 17, 2015

Richard A. Anderson, age 81 of Columbia Heights, passed away Aug 17, 2015. He was a letter carrier for 30+ years. Survived by wife of 60 years, Jean; children, Mark, Lori (Rich) and Kari (Eric); grandchildren, Christina, Shawn, Tricia, Christopher, Scott and Trey; and great grandchildren, Richard, Serena, Novalee and Lylah. Preceded in death by grandson, Richard; and brother, Jim....