Obituaries

Laurie Davidson

Laurie Davidson

Mar 22, 2014

Davidson (nee Jones) Laurie Rae age 55 of Big Lake. Passed away quietly on March 22, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Jones. Survived by daughter, Nikie; mother, Lauretta Jones; sisters, Sheryl (Gary) Pearson, Randi Jones, Debra Neubauer, Wendy Jones, Vicki Jones; niece, Rachel (Gabriel) Silva; former husband, Richard Davidson; many relatives and friends. A celebration of Laurie's life...

Joseph Faubert, Sr

Joseph Faubert, Sr

Mar 15, 2014

Faubert, Joseph Thomas Sr. age 74 of Coon Rapids was born on February 24, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa to proud parents, Joseph and Viola (nee Witschorik). He is survived by 4 children, Joseph Jr., Kimberly, Andrew, Lynnette; step-children, Sherry, Roxanne, Becky; grandchildren, Joel, Summit, Sierra, Victoria, Summer, Sierra, Steaven, Erika; great-grandson; Parker; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of...

Patricia Ware

Patricia Ware

Mar 15, 2014

Ware, Patricia A. (nee Poeschl) of Spring Lake Park. Retired from BNRR after 27 years and volunteered for 13 years at Fridley VFW. Preceded in death by parents Ed and Marion; brother, Gerald; and sister, Carole. Survived by loving husband, Gene "Scooter"; daughters, Jonelle, Lori, Lynda; 9 grandchildren, Sara, Bob, DJ, Kat, Dani, Riley, Kacie, Justin, Kaylee; great-granddaughter, Lily; nephew,...

James Heckman

James Heckman

Mar 14, 2014

Heckman, James B. age 66 of Blaine. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Dori; son, Michael; grandsons, Dietrich & Jack; brothers, Jerry (Lucy) & Joe (Diane) Heckman; sister, Peggy (Bob) Teclaw; half-brothers, Charlie & Mark Heckman; aunt, Mary Gaffney; also many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Memorial service Fri., 1 PM with a visitation two hours prior at Abundant...

Veronica Hamre

Veronica Hamre

Mar 13, 2014

Veronica "Bonnie" Jean Hamre (Estes), age 78, of Fridley, passed away March 13, 2014. Preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Survived by husband of 60 years, Dennis; sons, Tom (Pat) and Steve (Liz); grandsons, Austin and Jake; sister, Margaret Ruud; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday, March 18 at 2PM at Miller Funeral Home in...

Ann Tjosvold

Ann Tjosvold

Mar 11, 2014

Tjosvold, Ann Louise Loving wife, wonderful mother and grandma of Columbia Heights, passed away at the age of 80 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Louise Meyer; sisters, Lucille Prochaska and Elsie Hawthorne; brothers, Melvin Meyer, Vernon Meyer, and Ivan Meyer. Survived by devoted husband of 61 years, Paul Tjosvold; sons, Greg (Carrie) Tjosvold, Jeff Tjosvold,...

Bruce Myhre

Bruce Myhre

Mar 9, 2014

Bruce "Nutz" Myhre - We all lost another good friend and one of the most talented car painters there ever was. Bruce suffered a stroke on March 7th and passed away on March 9th at the age of 73. Quick, and no suffering, that is what some of us can come away with - the loss is hard to take,...

Karen Fowler

Karen Fowler

Mar 8, 2014

Karen P.Fowler, age 57 of Columbia Heights. Survived by children, Justin & Jessica Fowler; mother, Iris Gelhaye;grandchildren, Camryn and Aidynn; sisters, Kathy, Kristi and Jean Marie; brother, Geno; brother in law, Gary; Nieces, Kayla, Tiffany & Amber. Memorial service Sunday 2 PM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley. Visitation Miller...

Joy Maras

Joy Maras

Mar 5, 2014

Maras, Joy A, age 71, of Fridley, succumbed to scleroderma and lupus on March 5, 2104 at Unity Hospital in Fridley. Retired from Target after 35 years. Preceded in death by father, Adolph Anderson. Survived by loving husband, Richard; sons, Craig (Tami), Tim (Ann Baxter); grandchildren, Samantha and Jessica; mother, Esther Anderson; sisters, Judy (Bob) Sweet, Jane (Bernie) Bissonette, Joanne...

William Thomas, Sr

William Thomas, Sr

Mar 5, 2014

William "Bill" R. Thomas, Sr., age 81 of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away March 5, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers and one sister. Survived by his wife, Diane; children, Mary Ann (Randy) Riley, Billy (Margaret) Thomas, Margaret Erickson and Michelle (Tracy) Karjala; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Servin and Patty Rudolph; brother Dave Thomas; as well...

Gordon Johnson

Gordon Johnson

Mar 4, 2014

Survived by loving wife, Lenna; son, Scott (Carol) Johnson; daughter, Kim Maass; grandson, Kris Johnson; granddaughter, Lauren Sankiewicz. Memorial service Mon. March 10th, 11 AM at St. Philips Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley. Visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation St. Philip's Lutheran Church 6180 Highway 65 Northeast Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, March 10, 2014 10:00 AM Service...

Frederick Sarette

Frederick Sarette

Mar 3, 2014

Frederick Arthur Sarette, age 79, of Fridley, passed away on March 3rd. Fred was educated at Cloquet High School and at the University of Minnesota. He proudly served for several years in the United States Air Force, stationed mostly in England, before going on to a lengthy career in the early computer industry. Fred worked at Collins Radio, IBM, and...

Orville Bjorklund

Orville Bjorklund

Mar 1, 2014

Orville D. Bjorklund, age 94 of New Brighton, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday March 1. Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, loving brother, his place in the family is remembered with great fondness and affection. Orv was born on December 25, 1919 in Minneapolis, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Alpha E. Bjorklund (married August 16, 1944)....

Lynn Loken

Lynn Loken

Mar 1, 2014

Loken, Lynn E. (Beynon) age 58 of Mpls., passed away March 1, 2014 in her home. Memorial service Monday, March 17, 1:30 PM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Private interment. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Lynn (Dusty) Ellen Loken (Beynon) was born on Dec. 26th 1955. She is proceeded in death by her parents...

Marion Holen

Marion Holen

Feb 25, 2014

Loving Mom, Grandma, GG, and Sister, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Unity Hospital at the age of 79. Survived by children, Bernie (Donna), Tony (Becky), Blanche, Diane (Ike), Debbie, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and two sisters, Gloria and Irene. Preceded in death by husband, Sylvan, and first husband, Marvin. Funeral Service 11AM Monday, March 3,...

Harold Mernin

Harold Mernin

Feb 24, 2014

Harold (Harry) James Mernin, age 82 of Fridley. Loving husband, father, grandfather & friend. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Lois; children, Jaci (Dan) Roth, Barry (Jennifer) Mernin, Heidi (Michael) Erickson, David (Patti) Mernin, Paula (Michael) Berglund, Peggy (Terry) Zimmer; sister, Fidelis Hibbs; also twenty two grand and great grandchildren, many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Mon....

Carol Bier

Carol Bier

Feb 22, 2014

Bier, Carol A. age 70 of Blaine. Preceded in death by son, David. Survived by children, Doug (Stacy), Donna (George) Shimmel, Deb (Andy) Karney; grandchildren, Jessica (John) George, Stephanie Bier, Nicole Shimmel, Kenny Shimmel, Kathryn Bier, Kimberly Bier, Joshua Karney, Justin Karney, Nicholas Bier, Samuel Bier, great-grandchildren, Kaylee Bier, Rylee Bier, Macy Bier, Arianna George, Alexxander George, Raquel Clark, Jeremiah...

John Klingman

John Klingman

Feb 19, 2014

Klingman, John L. age 82, of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Rosemary; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by daughter, JoAnn (Michael) Grambow; granddaughter, Heather Grambow (Daniel Linder, Jr.); sister, Evelyn Theisen; brothers, Donald (Sue), David (Carla); many nieces, nephews, and Smokey and Jake. Funeral service Saturday, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

Patricia Saari

Patricia Saari

Feb 16, 2014

Patricia C. Saari, age 74 of Fridley, passed away on February 16, 2014. She will be missed by husband Jack of 55 years; children, Kim (Tim) Acker, Tim (Debbie) Saari; grandchildren, Teresa (Richard) Orpen, Melissa Saari, Allison (Matt) Danzl, Tracey Saari, Bryan Saari; great granddaughter, Annabelle; brother, Michael (Cheryl) McConnell; nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Fresenius...

Marvel Halverson

Marvel Halverson

Feb 14, 2014

Marvel A. Halverson, age 83 of Fridley. Survived by loving husband, Herb; children, Joan (John) Zieba, Steven (Diane) Halverson, Tom (Lisa) Halverson; sisters, Shirley (Dick) Trail, Vivian Swanson; brother, Ron Bastian; also 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St. NE,...