Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...