Obituaries
Thomas Gruchalla
Oct 26, 2013
Age 78, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Tom served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Postal Service. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria; sisters, Patricia (Robert) Campbell, Phyllis (Stephen) Henrikson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix & Madonna Gruchalla. Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th...
Laura Warner
Oct 23, 2013
Warner, Laura B., age 96, of New Brighton, passed away October 23. Funeral service Saturday, Oct 26, 11 AM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation 10 AM until the time of service. Cemetery St. Henry Cemetery Perham, MN Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Saturday, October 26, 2013 10:00 AM -...
Timothy Lundstrom
Oct 22, 2013
Lundstrom, Timothy Lee, age 47, of New Brighton, taken from his family too soon on Oct. 22, 2013. Preceded in death by father, David. Survived by mother, Barbara; sisters, Lori (Eric Pierson) Lundstrom and Paula Lundstrom. Tim had many skills and talents. He was a chef extraordinaire, and told his family that he "loved gourmet cooking too much to do...
Elsie Garner
Oct 22, 2013
Elsie Rose Marie Garner, age 92 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, William. Survived by children, Gerald (Grace), Karen (Charles) Anders, Dennis (Linda), Roger (Ellen); brother, Charles (Irene) Yerks; sister in law, Virginia Yerks; also 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Visitation Messiah Lutheran Church 2848 County Road H2 Mounds View, MN 55112 Friday, October 25, 2013 10:00 AM Service...
Norma Swenson
Oct 22, 2013
Norma Cheri Swenson, age 60, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family. Norma was born on August 23, 1953 to Betty (Randolph) and Walter Carlson in Joliet, Illinois. She married David Lee Swenson on December 16, 1972. Norma was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Harms. She is survived by...
Sandee Stanley
Oct 17, 2013
Stanley, Sandee L. (nee Langlais) age 59 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by father, Arthur. Survived by children, Melody Stanley, Matthew Stanley, Marianne Langlais, Christina Stanley, grandchildren, Lillie, Briauna, Dylan, Madyson, Anna and Ella; mother, Dolores Langlais; siblings, Terry (Monica) Chacos, Linda (Tim) Passon, Kimberly (Larry) Trapp, Joseph Langlais, Kathy (Kraig) Madsen; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday...
Kendall Vassar
Oct 16, 2013
Vassar, Kendall J. Age 85, of Aitkin, formerly Columbia Heights, passed away October 16, 2013. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Ken was an avid fisherman, hunter, winemaker and Knights of Columbus member and Boy Scouts leader. Survived by wife, Harriet; and 5 children: Linda Huber (Chuck), Larry (Lynda), Marcy Sibell (Don), Jerry (Debbie), Kim Vassar-Kuss (Todd); 11 grandchildren: Heather,...
Annabel Krawczyk
Oct 16, 2013
Krawczyk, Annabel L. 'Ann' age 88, of Mounds View, passed away on Oct. 16. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; grandson, Justin Sandidge; and brother, Robert Morehouse. Ann lived independently enjoying her favorite past times, shopping and traveling. She enjoyed many acquaintances, exchanging pictures and letters, living life to the fullest down to the last week of her life. Survived...
Beulah Nyberg
Oct 12, 2013
Beulah M Nyberg (Rohlf), age 92 of Minneapolis. She went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 12, 2013. She passed away peacefully at home. She is survived by her children, Marcia (Robert) Strong, Judy (Tony) Klapperick, Ronald (Pat) Nyberg, Joyce (Lowell) Burris, Diane Jones, David (Terry) Nyberg. Also many grandchildren, & great grandchildren. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210...
Eleanore Jensen
Oct 10, 2013
Jensen, Eleanore J., age 86 of Fridley. Survived by children, Cheryl Champeau, Gary (Sharon) Jensen, Debra (Greg) Polack; also 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; sister Audrey Lindahl. Funeral Service Tuesday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Interment Ft. Snelling. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432...
Morris Curtis
Oct 8, 2013
Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, October 14, 2013 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, October 14, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Roger Helland
Oct 5, 2013
Helland, Roger Dean Age 80, of Fridley, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 5, 2013. Preceded in death by mother, Talitha; son-in-law, John Coler. Survived by Julie, his wife of 56 years; daughters, Kim (Butch) Lindeman, Vicki (Greg) Lindsey, Babs Coler, Sheri (David) Oleyar; grandchildren, Amanda (Dustin) Otis, Emily (Benjamin) Hanson, Whitney Coler, Chelsea Lindeman, Brett and Payton Lindsey,...
Erick Thorsen
Oct 2, 2013
Erick Robert Thorsen, age 32, of Andover, passed away suddenly on October 2, 2013. Survived by daughter, Cheyanne; parents, Sharon (Michael) Becker, Tom (Carol) Thorsen; siblings, Charity Tooze, Laurie Thorsen, Bobby Thorsen; niece, Genny Evan; grandmothers, Bonnie Finlayson, Mary Thorsen; and special friend, Gina. Erick will be missed by all who loved him. Funeral Service 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 10,...
Jerome Szykulski
Oct 2, 2013
Age 58, of Linwood Township, passed away unexpectedly on 10/02/2013 doing what he loved to do most; working outside around the house. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Peter and Charlotte Ann Szykulski. Survived by lifelong partner, Cela of 26 years and her son, Adam; brother, Dan; nephew, DJ and nieces, Danielle and Katharine. He will be dearly missed by...
Virginia Shappell
Oct 2, 2013
VIRGINIA "GINNY" R. SHAPPELL 68, Princeton, MN formerly of Blaine, MN Passed away surrounded by her family on October 2, 2013. Virginia was born to Russell and Ruth (Smith) Peterson on January 24, 1945 in Park Falls, WI. Her most cherished times were spent with her family, children and grandchildren. She also loved spending time outdoors, fishing, watching deer and...
Ralph Overlie
Oct 1, 2013
Ralph O. Overlie, age 92, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2013. WWII Vet. Preceded in death by his wife, Jean. Survived by daughter, Connie; sister, Daphine and Shirley; grandson, Scott and Brian; and 3 great granddaughters. Memorial service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley. Memorial Service Miller Funeral...
Keith Bloom
Oct 1, 2013
Keith Bloom March 27, 1942 – October 1, 2013 Of Fridley Preceded in death by Mother, Gladys Bloom and Sister, Eileen Osmonson. Survived by Wife, Karen Biller; Children, Kevin (Beth) Bloom and Kristin (Jeff) Lawrence; Father, Glenmore Bloom; Brothers, Milton (Jeanne) Bloom and Wesley (Melissa) Bloom; Sister, Colleen (Greg) Pettersen; Grandchildren, Michael Bloom, Kyle Lawrence, Kali Lawrence, Jacob Biller, Michael...
Amber Berg
Sep 25, 2013
Berg, Amber N. age 25 of Columbia Heights. Visitation Friday, 1-3 PM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, October 4, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gerald Bourgeois
Sep 25, 2013
Bourgeois, Gerald V. age 52, of Fridley. Survived by children, Joshua (Linda) and Nicole; 8 grandchildren; 7 brothers and 2 sisters. Memorial service Tuesday 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, (763-571-1300). Private interment. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Tuesday, October 1, 2013 1:00...
Carmen Burris
Sep 24, 2013
Age 87, of Mounds View, passed away September 24, 2013. Visitation Tuesday, October 1 10-11 am before service at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 825 2nd Ave. NW New Brighton, Mn. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. She Leaves behind many loving family and friends. Visitation St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 825 Second Avenue Northwest New Brighton, MN 55112 Tuesday,...