Obituaries

Jerome Sowada

Jerome Sowada

Apr 17, 2015

Sowada, Jerome P., age 81 of Fridley, passed away April 17, 2015. Survived by children, John Sowada, Elaine Sowada, Susan (John) Wright, Mary Kathleen (Tim) Crocker, Mary Theresa Cruz, Judith Ross and Julie (Jim) Corcoran; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brother, Ernest (Bernice) Sowada; and other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Wed, April 22 at the...

Mary Flynn

Mary Flynn

Apr 12, 2015

Flynn, Mary Ellen age 89 of Mounds View was born on October 11, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN. Passed away April 12, 2015 at Unity Hospital, Fridley. She was preceded in death by husband, Gene; parents, John & Freda Ryan; 2 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by children, Patricia (Tony) Fahey, Michael (Judy) Flynn, Cathy Mensing, Jim (Iona) Flynn;...

Robert Benson

Robert Benson

Apr 11, 2015

Benson, Robert age 80, of Anoka. Preceded in death by wife, Irene; grandson, Brody Ledin. Survived by daughters, Kristin (Joseph) LaMarca, Gwen (John) Ledin; grandchildren, Kara & Charles Benson, Torry & Gunnar Ledin; also many siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins here and in Sweden, as well as hundreds of special first graders. Memorial Service Thursday 1 pm, with a visitation one...

Vivian Randall

Vivian Randall

Apr 10, 2015

Randall, Vivian (Laffin). Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, age 93 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on April 10th. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph. She will be deeply missed by children, Stephen (Carol) Randall, Susan (James) Fischer, Robert Randall, Jeff (Stella) Randall, Jack (Tricia) Randall, David (Ursula) Randall; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; nieces nephews & friends....

Steffan Grieger

Steffan Grieger

Apr 7, 2015

Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, April 15, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, April 15, 2015 2:00 PM

Evelyn Greenwood

Evelyn Greenwood

Apr 6, 2015

Greenwood (Sanders), Evelyn Jean, age 77 of Blaine. Survived by loving husband of 57 years, Leroy; son, Michael; daughter, Rosemary (Dan) Jiskra; grandsons, Nathaniel, Ryan & Tyler Jiskra; sister, Dorothy (Deacon James) Griffiths; brother, Warren (Karen) Sanders. Time of Remembrance Friday April 10th, 1 PM with time to greet family one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65...

Frances Hertle

Frances Hertle

Apr 4, 2015

Hertle, Frances T. age 79 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by parents, Wilkie and Rita Boyenga. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Paul; children, Patricia Hertle, Cynthia (Robin) Larson; Michael (Marta) Hertle, Jill Hertle; grandchildren, Noel, Emma, Noah, Brittney and Caleb. Private services will be held. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Austin. www.millerfuneralfridley.com

Beverly Burgess

Beverly Burgess

Apr 1, 2015

Burgess, Beverly J. age 73 of Punta Gorda, FL. Preceded in death by son, Terry Biskey; sister, Louise Falla. Survived by daughter, Kelly (Bradley) Delfs; grandchildren, William (Leslie) Delfs, Amy (Joseph) Brockman, Kerry (Ryan) Norgaard, Byron Delfs; great-granddaughter, Cecilia Delfs; brother, Ken Falla; and her partner, Carl McCoy. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller...

Wanda Stromstad

Wanda Stromstad

Mar 31, 2015

Wanda Lynn Stromstad, age 55 of Ramsey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her father, Boyd Maine; paternal grandparents; and maternal grandparents, Floyd and Bertha Cole. Survived by husband, Ben Stromstad; sons, Ryan (Emily) Stromstad, Cole Stromstad and Jacob (Liz Shirley) Stromstad; grandchildren, Peyton, Emily...

Lorraine Parks

Lorraine Parks

Mar 30, 2015

Parks, Lorraine M. nee Skaaden, age 89, a lifelong resident Columbia Heights, passed away Mar. 30, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon Parks; and brother, Elmer Skaaden. Survived by sons, Duane (Claudia) Parks, Jeffrey (MariBeth) Parks and Cary (Sheryl) Parks; grandchildren, Sara (Matt) Ringold, Melissa (Phil) Engelman, Sonja (Brady) Abrahamson, Kristian (Justina) Parks, Brenda Parks and fiance Zak, and...

Cassandra Stocke

Cassandra Stocke

Mar 30, 2015

Cassandra J. Stocke, age 72 of Coon Rapids, passed away March 30, 2015. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leslie; son, Jeff; and brother, Mark. Survived by partner, John; beloved dog, Lily; children, Tim (Steve), Amanda (Dave), Melissa (John) and Lisa; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; siblings, Terri, Jay, Brian, Pam, Susie and Carol. Memorial service 11 AM Monday, April...

Bernice Hanson

Bernice Hanson

Mar 29, 2015

Hanson, Bernice K. (Kenobbie) Age 72, of Blaine, MN, passed away on March 29h, 2015. Preceeded in death by husband, Carl B. Hanson and Sister, DeVota Kepple (Kenobbie). Survived by Daughter, Cheryl (Kirk) Robinson and Grandson Kirk "KJ" Robinson; 3 Sisters, Beverly, Myrna, and Marge; 7 Nieces and Nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and many Friends. Funeral service 11...

Anna Broton

Anna Broton

Mar 21, 2015

Anna Mae (Skarperud) Broton passed away on Saturday March 21, 2015. She courageously maintained her 94 years of vital living while confronting the effects of cancer since 2006. Preceded in death by husband, John Broton at 79 years, and great-grandson Trevor Broton at three years and four siblings. A Mayville, North Dakota farm girl, Seattle bride, long-time resident of Richfield...

Doreen Sabot

Doreen Sabot

Mar 20, 2015

Sabot, Doreen A. age 72 of Fridley passed away Friday March 20th, 2015. She was a house wife most of her life except for the 14 years she worked at a daycare center. She was a loving wife, mother and grandma. She loved polka music and meadowlarks. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Hildegarde Theisen; granddaughter, Madisson Forsberg; sister,...

Robert Jurek

Robert Jurek

Mar 20, 2015

Robert J. Jurek, age 82 of Fridley, passed away on Mar 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Violet; children, Kim (Dale) Edson, Dave (Millie) Jurek and Susie Phillips; grandchildren, Angela (Kris), Bobby (Darcy), Laura (Josh), Carrie, Maria (Jeremy), Emily, Jessica (Andy), Neal (Kim) and Ryan (Kelly); great grandchildren, Piper Lou, Mckenzie, Cody, Camie, Connor and...

Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson

Mar 18, 2015

Charles Franklin Johnson, 85, of New Brighton, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Langton Place in Roseville, Minnesota. He died peacefully without struggle. He is survived by his wife, Shari, of 52 years, children, Jackie (Gary) Dalzell, Jon (Mary) Johnson; grandchildren Angie (Mark) Wallin, Bryan (Emily) Dalzell, Chris (Marie) Dalzell), Jessica (Steve) St. Claire, Matthew Dalzell and...

Ione Dumas

Ione Dumas

Mar 17, 2015

Ione I. Dumas, age 93 of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully on Mar 17, 2015. She was a homemaker extraordinaire, woman of faith, loving grandmother and faithful friend. She will be deeply missed by her children, Paula (Larry) Walde, Beverly Dumas (James Cysewski), Mary (Greg) Perras, Joan (Jerry) Lucas, Elizabeth (Bruce) Wizik, Douglas (Ann) Scott Dumas, Ed (Denise) Dumas, Martha...

Wanda Olson

Wanda Olson

Mar 17, 2015

Olson, Wanda Kay age 53 of Ham Lake, formerly of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by mother, Isabelle; brother, Al Miller Jr. Survived by sons, Brandon Miller and Chad Olson; father, Al Miller Sr; sister, Chris Larson; other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 5-8 PM and funeral services Saturday 11 AM all at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley,...

Muriel Anderson

Muriel Anderson

Mar 17, 2015

Anderson, Muriel E. age 83, of Fridley, died March 17, 2015. Born March 10, 1932 near Grafton, NE, the youngest child of Ernest and Sarah (Kleinschmidt) Softley. After attending rural school, graduated Fairmont, NE high school. Honor graduate, University of Nebraska 1952, majoring in elementary education. Taught elementary grades in one-room country school in Fillmore County, NE, also in Fort...

Wilmer Tiede

Wilmer Tiede

Mar 16, 2015

Wilmer A. Tiede, age 91 of Columbia Heights, MN passed away on March 16th. Born in Le Center, MN, graduated Le Sueur HS. Served In the US Army during WWII, graduated Dunwoody Tech Institute. Worked for Paper Calmenson Steel. Preceded in death by wife, Florence, parents August & Elizabeth (Peach) Tiede, sister Maxine Kinney. Survived by son Richard (Kim), daughter...