Obituaries
Ellen Drobnick
Aug 6, 2014
Ellen Mae Drobnick, age 80 of Fridley, passed away at home on August 6, 2014. Survived by husband of 61 years, John Drobnick; children, JoEllen (Wes) Herman, Terri (Gary) Stubbs, John Drobnick Jr, Tammy (Ken) Hamann, Tommy (Tammy) Drobnick, and Jason (Beth) Drobnick; grandchildren, Jes, Ashli (Jason), Michael, Christie (Dave), Troy, Destiny, Josh, Clay, Carly, Nate, Mitch, and Ava; 3...
Donald Odom
Aug 5, 2014
Odom, Donald age 66 of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on August 5. He is preceeded in death by his parents Robert and Orene Odom. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Lauri (Brian) Hemsworth, Dawn odom; brothers, Bobby, Steve; sisters, Sheryl, Corky; grandchildren; Mark, Gene, Halley, Hannah (Capocasa); Alisha Larkin, Skye Antinozzi, and four legged friend Brutus. Donald was...
Scott Ranta
Aug 3, 2014
Ranta, Scott, age 56, of Columbia Heights passed away suddenly on Aug. 3. Scott was a "Proud Finn." He loved to be around people and people loved to be around him. From Cribbage games, work, ice fishing, deer hunting, cooking for groups and family, Scott was known as a people person. He had a heart of gold and will be...
Josephine Kam
Aug 2, 2014
Kam, Josephine M., age 94 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Celest; survived by children, Rosemary Kam, Mark (Linda) Kam; grandchildren, Zachary Kam, Samantha Kam; great grandson, Thomas Kam; brothers, Robert & Thomas Burlager; sisters, Ruth Foley, Patricia Anderson, Catherine Yeoman, Mary Hidding & Connie Uhlig. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior...
Ralph Ott, Jr
Aug 2, 2014
Ralph Daniel Ott Jr. 83, of Excelsior, MN formerly of Clear Lake, Iowa followed his son Daniel on August 2, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Ethyl Howard Ott, Ralph Ott Sr. and Nettie Howard Ott; brothers, John (Jack) Ott, Don Ott; daughter, Susan Wisner and granddaughter Erica Wisner. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Ott; his sisters...
Ronald Widlund
Aug 2, 2014
Ronald E., Widlund, passed away on August 2, 2014. He was born June 13, 1935 in Duluth, MN and attended school and college there. Retired from Lagerquist Elevator Co. after serving 25 years as credit manager. Ron served 2 years in the Navy in Guam. Preceded in death by mother, Ruth Onstad (John) and father, Emil; sister, Irene; son in...
Roxanne Scheller
Jul 26, 2014
Roxanne L. Scheller, age 62 of Spring Lake Park, passed away on July 26, 2014. Survived by children, Tanya (John), Eric (Barb), and Sherry; grandson, Cole; sister, Barb; brother, Tom; sisters in law, Paula, Sandy and Darlene; brothers in law, Mark and Curt; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Neil; parents, Robert and Donna;...
Daniel Ott
Jul 23, 2014
Daniel Kimball Ott, 50, of Batavia, Ill. formerly of Excelsior, MN passed away suddenly on July 23, 2014. Preceded in death by his sister, Susan Wisner and his niece, Erica Wisner. Survived by his parents, Ralph and Jackie Ott; sisters, Kathy Saum (Bob), Karen (Randy) Wisner, Laura Reynolds (Jackie Hoff); and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan, a...
Elaine DeBrobander
Jul 22, 2014
Elaine DeBrobander, age 78 of Fridley, passed away July 22, 2014. Survived by husband of 61 years, Ronald; children, Dennis, Debbie (Jeff), Darel (Cindy), David (Terri); grandchildren, Dennis, Janna, Amanda, Joe, Julie, Allan, Ryan, Darel, Angie, Eric, Kevin, Kyle, Kaeley, Emily, Brianna, and Mary Jo; several great grandchildren; other loving relatives and friends. Memorial service 11AM Friday, July 25 at...
Richard Butler
Jul 20, 2014
Richard Butler, age 62, passed away peacefully on July 20th from complications of pneumonia. He is preceded in death by his son, Justin and survived by his wife, Sharon and son, Mason. Rick devoted his life selflessly to God, his family, his men's fellowship and his hot rods. Though he had battled cancer for several years, his stubborn nature fought...
Helen Calistro
Jul 19, 2014
Calistro, Helen Fern Age 85 Formerly of Fridley, passed away peacefully July 19, 2014. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Calistro Sr.; parents, Emma and Raymond Leek; brothers, Milo & Walter Leek. She is survived by daughter, Carol (Joel) Frank; sons, Joe (Linda), Ray (Teri), Steve (Sue); 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; nieces & nephews, and many friends....
Kay Fuller
Jul 16, 2014
Kay Fuller Born 10/3/67 – In peace 7/16/14 Survived by: her children Nick Bates, Joe Bates and Kimberlee Fuller. Her grandchildren Gaige Batche-Fuller, Kayleb Fuller and Hunter Bates. Relatives William Fuller, Eppie Fuller Jim Fuller along with many other friends and family. Kay was always and will always be a free and strong spirit with a good soul. Kay loved...
Joan Jacobson
Jul 13, 2014
Joan A. Jacobson, age 64 of Roseville. Joan was born on November 30, 1949 in Saint Paul, Minnesota and passed away on July 13, 2014 in New Brighton, Minnesota. Joan was a mail clerk for Hennepin County for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Grace Jacobson. Joan is survived by her twin sister, Jane,...
Jesse Kaehn
Jul 11, 2014
Jesse Lee Kaehn, age 39 of Spring Lake Park, passed away in his sleep on July 11, 2014 after a lifelong struggle with Diabetes. Survived by his mother, Kathy Kaehn; father, Charles Kaehn; half brother, Shawn Kaehn; grandmother, Sarah Super; grandfather, Kenneth Johnson; special friend, Tiffany; and many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service 12PM Friday at Miller Funeral...
Gerald Smith
Jul 11, 2014
Smith, Gerald L. "Butch" "Jerry" age 71 of Blaine. Survived by children, Steve (Chris), Kari (Kermit) Bjork; grandson, Kyle; brothers, Richard, Larry, John, Tom; sister, Judy Walberg; many nieces, nephews and special cousins, Craig (Michelle); special friends and coworkers from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Brighton and St. Louis Park Peter Hobert Elementary. Truly touched the hearts of...
Patricia Johanson
Jul 10, 2014
Johanson, Patricia "Jean" age 88, of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Charles. Survived by daughters, Susan and Gayle; grandchildren, Joe, John, Jennifer, Ron and Jason; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Baker and Carol Johnson. Served as a volunteer at Unity Hospital Auxillary for over 30 years and North Suburban Hospital District for 19 years. As Pat wished, a memorial service...
Donald Stiller
Jul 10, 2014
Stiller, Donald L Age 82 of Fridley, MN, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2014. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Delores Stiller; children, Renee (Craig) Anderson and Jim Stiller; grandchildren, Jackie, Danielle, Kayla, Alison, Megan and Beau; and great grandchildren, Cayden and Callie. Memorial service 11 AM Wednesday, July 16 at the Church of St William 6120...
Amelia Witherspoon
Jul 9, 2014
Witherspoon, Amelia A. age 99 of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, Howard; 2 sisters; 2 brothers. Survived by son, Mark (Pattie); grandchildren, Kevin, Keith (Wendy), Katie (Mark) Gunderson, Kristin Witherspoon; great-grandchildren, Evan, Madelyn, Mya, Amelia, Olive, Colin; brother, John Ruzich; Funeral service Monday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley...
Samuel Goehring
Jul 9, 2014
Goehring, Samuel F. "Sam" age 73 of Blaine after a courageous battle with cancer went home July 9, 2014 to be with his parents, Samuel and Freida; wife, Gloria; bother, Clarence; sister, Elnora. He is survived by children, Mary Lynn, Sam, Gary and Sherry; brother, Al (Jane); sisters, Gladys, Eunice and Darlene; grandchildren & great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends....
William Trubiano Sr
Jul 8, 2014
William Trubiano Sr passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the age of 93. No services will be held. Interment will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at a later date. Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432