Obituaries
Doris Gustafson
Jan 5, 2015
Gustafson, Doris G. age 86, of New Brighton, passed away on January 5, 2015, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Willard A. Gustafson; three older sisters, Wilma, Dorothy "Dot", and Millie. Doris was born in Cloquet, MN, but spent her adult life in St. Paul and Mounds View / New Brighton. She...
Kenneth Swan
Jan 5, 2015
Swan, Kenneth Wayne, age 59 of Minneapolis. Born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada on July 4, 1955. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2015. Worked at Jimbo's Italian Restaurant in Blaine for ten years. He enjoyed crappie fishing, cribbage and the Green Bay Packers. Preceded in death by parents, Jack Swan and Eleanor Askett. Left to cherish his memories are...
Sharon Wilson
Jan 4, 2015
Sharon Ann Wilson, age 70, formally of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in New Brighton. Sherry was born on January 8, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Helen Jackson. Survived by daughter, Laurie (Chris) Nelson; son, Bob Wilson; sister, Jan (John) Stinchfield; sister, Cheryl Skaar; grandchildren, Lindsey Nelson (Mike Larson),...
Phillip Hankins
Jan 3, 2015
Phillip Barclay Hankins II, age 61 of East Bethel , passed away Saturday January 3, 2015. Phillip was a race car driver and enthusiast. He loved his kids, and cherished his family. Preceded in death by his father, Phillip Hankins; brother, Robert Hankins; and niece/godchild, Kalley Lundeen. Survived by sons, Andrew (Erin) Hankins and Chad Hankins ; daughter, Erica Hankins;...
Karen Mistelske
Jan 3, 2015
Mistelske, Karen Marie, age 67 of Zimmerman. Passed away peacefully in her home on January 3rd. School cook for many years in School District 15. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd & Gladys; sons, Derrick & Kyle; survived by children, Kris, Tonya, Billy, Chuck, Jesse (Amber); grandchildren, Brandan, Caity, Tylor, Dylan, Josh, Bailey, Kaylee, Hannah, Kenzie, Christian, Chaysen, Ethan &...
Evelyn Norgaard
Jan 2, 2015
Norgaard, Evelyn "Bea", age 93. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, C.B. Norgaard; daughters in law, Bridgid & Susan Norgaard. Survived by children, Patricia (Robert) Ames, Richard (Phyllis) Norgaard, Mary (Earl) Thompson, Kathleen (Francis) Glaszcz, Steven Norgaard, David Norgaard, Neil (Christine) Norgaard, Roy Norgaard, Clark (Jill) Norgaard & Lisa (Roland) Chidiac; also 28 beloved grandchildren & 31 great...
Noreen Petersen
Jan 1, 2015
Petersen, Noreen L., age 62 of Blaine, MN. Born Dec. 10, 1952, passed away Jan. 1, 2015. Retired from Process Displays. Preceded in death by father, Norman Petersen; mother MaryAnn and twin brothers, James & John. Survived by sisters, Kathy (Ken) Dagel, Marge (Barry) Rezny; brother, Frank(Sandy) Petersen; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wed. 12 Noon...
Karen Strande
Dec 31, 2014
Strande, Karen Ann, age 71 of Mounds View, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. She was preceded in death by parents, Viola and Martin. Karen is survived by daughter, Sheila; son, Jason; granddaughters, Kassandra and Veronica; brothers Richard (Mary) and David; sisters Betty (Rollie) and Janice (David); many nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Karen was...
Richard Schultz
Dec 28, 2014
Richard Schultz age 93, of Fridley passed away Dec. 28, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 74 years, Bernice; daughters, Virginia (Patrick) Bauer, Nancy (Dennis Homel) Schultz; son, Richard (Marie) Schultz; grandchildren, Richard, Randy, Brian Schultz, Patrick, Christine Bauer and David Homel;...
Evelyn Theisen
Dec 28, 2014
Theisen, Evelyn L. age 91 of Fridley passed away December 28th, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; brothers, Jacob, Richard, John Klingman; sisters, Mildred Larson; Jessie Barney, Shirley Brimer, Ardy Hoolihan. Survived by sons, Richard (Jody) Theisen, Gary (Nati) Duncan; daughter, Judy Duncan; grandchildren, Tamara (JJ) Stockman, Heidi (Thomas) Ronan, Joel (Britt) Theisen, Ryan Theisen, Katie Theisen; 8 great-grandchildren;...
Robert Journagin
Dec 23, 2014
Memorial service Monday, December 29, 2014 at 1PM at Miller Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour prior. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, December 29, 2014 1:00 PM
Frieda Twete
Dec 23, 2014
Twete, Frieda Caroline age 89 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Louis; brother, Clarence Vatthauer, brothers-in-law, Paul Rafferty, Wilbert Steinke. Survived by son, Leonard (Laurie) Twete; daughter, Ruth Twete; granddaughter, Amanda Culbertson; brothers, Ernest (Theresa) Vatthauer, Dean Vatthauer, Donald (Kathy) Vatthauer; sister, Irene Rafferty; sisters-in-law, Donna Steinke, Fern Vatthauer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday...
Mary Nauman
Dec 22, 2014
Mary Jean Nauman joined the Lord on December 22, 2014. She was met by her daughter, Lisa Patricia and parents, Helen and Donald Gould. Left to cherish her memories are her beloved children, Elizabeth (Roger) Fontanini, Jeff Nauman, Jennifer (Fred) Nauman-McIntyre, Jonathan (Stacy) Nauman; grandchildren, Ashlee Nauman, Jessica Nauman, Jacob Nauman, Benjamin Nauman; her sisters, Rita (Gayle) Norberg, and Joanne...
LeRoy Willman
Dec 22, 2014
Willman, LeRoy D., 86 years of Fridley, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2014. Co-Founder and President of Willman Trucking. Preceded in death by parents, brothers Robert, Glen and sister Beverly. Survived by devoted wife, Regina, son, Scott (Joyce), daughters, Denise (Steve) Seeman, Diane (Patrick) Howard, Chris and Lisa (Todd) Wilson; grandchildren Jeremy (Jessie), Lindsay, Grace,...
Violet Mohr
Dec 22, 2014
Violet Alice Mohr, age 101, of Fridley, MN, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2014, from the long term effects of Alzheimer's disease. She has gone to spend eternity in the Lord's hands with her husband, Wilbur "Bud", her parents Minnie and Herbert, and her siblings Myrtle and Lester. Violet is survived by her sister Florence; her son Dennis (Shirley)...
Richard Lubker
Dec 20, 2014
Richard Lubker, age 54 of New Brighton, passed away on December 20th. Survived by brothers, David (Mary) Lubker and Robert (Brenda) Lubker; and sister, Carolyn Lubker. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Hilda and brother, Carl. Funeral Service 11AM Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Miller Funeral Home. Visitation 5-8PM Friday at the funeral home, as well as one hour...
Keith Hart
Dec 20, 2014
Keith Bernard Hart, 91, of Fridley Minnesota passed away on December 20, 2014 of brain cancer. Keith was born on August 17th, 1923 and spent his childhood in Turtle Lake Wisconsin. He was known as P.C. back then. He was self made with his work ethic developing early. He often said "The harder you work the luckier you get". During...
Mary Kemp
Dec 18, 2014
Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, December 22, 2014 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Service Church of St. William 6120 - 5th Street Northeast Fridley, MN 55432 Tuesday, December 23, 2014 11:00 AM Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Tuesday, December 23, 2014 2:15 PM
Mary Petersen
Dec 17, 2014
Petersen, Mary Ann, age 91 of Blaine. Passed away peacefully on December 17th and went to spend eternity with her Lord. Preceded in death by husband, Charles E. Petersen and brothers, Frank, John and Joe. survived by son, Ronald Petersen, Blaine; daughter, Diane (Kenneth) Larson, Ham Lake; sisters, Ann Sather, Edina, and Helen Machowicz, Fridley. Also Mary was blessed with...
Gloria Egan
Dec 17, 2014
Egan, Gloria J, passed away, December 17, in Fridley, MN. She is proceeded in death by her 1st husband, David Sherman; 2nd husband, Thomas B. Egan; parents; infant brother, and cousins. She is survived by her children, Cheryl, Larry, Paul (Cathy); Pat, Sandy, Debbie; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Funeral service at Fridley United Methodist Church, 680 Mississippi Street Northeast,...