Obituaries

Jewell Douglas

Jewell Douglas

May 7, 2014

Jewell O. Douglas, died at the age of 78, on May 7, 2014 at Johanna Shores in Arden Hills, MN. Jewell was born on May 20, 1935 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas. She was the first daughter of Elliott and Bertha Sharpe. Jewell is survived by her 2 sisters, Geraldine Steele and Willine Newby, and brothers, Dowell and Eugene. She is...

John Bautch

John Bautch

May 7, 2014

Bautch, John R, 49, passed away 5/7/14 surrounded by loved ones after a long fight with cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Raymond C. Bautch. Survived by his mother, Patricia Bautch; beloved, Lori Rose (Sam, Grace); siblings, Mary Pat (Dave), Carolyn (Jeff), Jane, Ben (Cindy); nieces and nephews, Andrew, Bridget, Joseph, Annie, Tommy (Jennie), Emily, Danny, Betsy, Nicholas, Theresa,...

Linda Duray

Linda Duray

May 5, 2014

Duray, Linda age 72, formerly of Windom, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 5, the morning of her daughter Jeannie's birthday. Linda was well known for her love of meeting new people and, more importantly, hugs. She was a caring and loving individual. Linda is preceeded in death by her parents, Fritz and Lydia Koenkamp; daughter, Jeannine;...

Rueben Nordin

Rueben Nordin

May 4, 2014

Rueben "Bud" Nordin, age 85 of Fridley, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 9th at St Philips Lutheran Church in Fridley. Please call for time. Visitation will be from 4-7 Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, as well as one hour prior to the service...

Jerry Hanson

Jerry Hanson

May 1, 2014

Jerry Hanson Age 73 Of Fridley Passed away May 1st, 2014 at home surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was many things; he was a farmer, a builder, a refinisher of old furniture, but most knew him as a tinkerer. Jerry had a green thumb, maintaining a lovely garden at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise;...

Howard Manthei

Howard Manthei

Apr 27, 2014

Manthei, Howard Arnold, Age 80 of Fridley, MN peacefully went to The Lord and Savior surrounded by family on April 27, 2014 on his 80th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Freida Manthei , his son Brian and great-grandson Mason. Survived by children Greig(Karen), Susan(Maynard), Daniel(Pam), Bruce(Sheri), Brad, Kimberly(Chris), 20 grandchildren and 21 great grand...

Eileen Sandberg

Eileen Sandberg

Apr 26, 2014

Preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Carl;son, Chuck; parents, Ann & Howard Herbert; twin sister, Honey;sister, Mary. Survived by devoted son, Tom (Nita); granddaughters, Shannon (Nick) and Lisa (Duke); great grandchildren, Gavin & Kora Odman; sister, Margaret Halling; also many nieces & nephews. Special thanks to granddaughter Lisa; nieces, Judy & Debbie. Service Lakewood Cemetery Chapel 3600 Hennepin...

David Rist

David Rist

Apr 25, 2014

Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Sharon; daughters, Tammie (David) Harmon, Shyrna (Cherag) Tarapore; son, David Wesley (Julie) Rist II; grandchildren, Bethanie Harmon Ackman (John), Midshipman David Alec Harmon, Joy Elle Harmon, Zachary (Jon) Harmon, Briana Nicole Rist, Ryan Christopher Tarapore; sister in law, Linda Rist; nephews, Roy Charles Rist III (Kara), Bruce Alan Rist (Pam). Cemetery Fort Snelling...

Janet Scholzen

Janet Scholzen

Apr 25, 2014

Janet passed away peacefully on April 25 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, brother and husband Glenroy. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Dan) Strusz of Kennesaw GA; son, Gary (Pam) of Fridley and her grandchildren, Ryan, Keri and Kyle Strusz, Jessica Bergstedt and Jaimie Scholzen; many nieces, nephews,...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

Apr 24, 2014

Johnson (nee Haavisto) Mary Ann, age 80 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, James; 1 brother, and 1 sister. Survived by son, Bob (Karen) and James; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; 5 brothers and 3 sisters; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday 2 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley....

Wayne Pelarski

Wayne Pelarski

Apr 24, 2014

Pelarski, Wayne G. age 75 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Ida; son, Donald; brothers, Burton and LeRoy. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Peggy; children, Myron, Debra, Rob, and Roxanne Hoffman; brothers, Edward (Margie), Gordon (Doreen); sisters, Carol Gravel, Patty (Jim) Wesseling; other relatives and friends. Per Wayne's request private services were held...

John Woodard

John Woodard

Apr 24, 2014

John "Jack" A. Woodard, age 84, of Fridley, passed away April 24, 2014. Survived by wife of 58 years, Maureen "Sally" Woodard; children, Maureen (Steve) Moore, Michael (Pamela) Woodard, Anne Woodard, Pat (Mary) Woodard and Jack Woodard; 8 grandchildren. Preceded by parents and 4 siblings. Funeral service Monday, April 28 at 11 AM at the Church of St. William. Visitation...

Ann Sorsoleil

Ann Sorsoleil

Apr 24, 2014

Survived by loving husband, Rodger; daughter, Linda Schwab; niece, Irene Nast; great nephew, Andreas Nast. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, May 2, 2014 3:00 PM Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Monday, May 5, 2014

Paul Skare

Paul Skare

Apr 22, 2014

Paul Skare, age 82 of New Brighton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 22. Survived by wife of 55 years, Eldbjorg Skare; children, Paul (Paula) Skare, Ellen (Doug) Weed, Kari (Adam) Vasel; grandchildren, Jeremy, Joshua, Tyler, Jonathan, Annalise, Kjerstin and Aili; sister in Norway, Tulla Moe and other family members in Norway. Memorial Service Thursday May 1, at...

Mabel Bray

Mabel Bray

Apr 22, 2014

Mabel (Migs) Bray, 93, was born on March 14, 1921 in Sioux City, IA passed away on April 22, 2014 in Anoka, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Perry and May French; husband, Robert Bray; daughter, Cheryl Olson; and step-grandson, Curtis Miller. Survived by son, Gary (Gail) Webb; step-daughter, Diane (Ed) Krueger; grandsons, Marc (Pat) Olson Jr, Chris (Kim Manthei)...

Thomas Bruins

Thomas Bruins

Apr 18, 2014

Bruins, Thomas G. age 51 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Berta. Survived by children, James and Madelynne; sister, Heidi Nelson; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300 Interment Hillside Cemetery, Mpls., I lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. www.millerfuneralfridley.com...

Cindy Carlson

Cindy Carlson

Apr 16, 2014

Carlson, Cindy Lou age 52 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by mother, LuAnn. Survived by father, Stephen; sister, Sharon; brother, Scott, special friend and companion, Vince Sposito; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Cindy's Life will be held Saturday ~ April 19th at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior at Lisa's Catering, 6415 Highway 10...

Roger Okerstrom

Roger Okerstrom

Apr 12, 2014

Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Betty; children, Pamela (Michael) Costello, Rogene (Mike) Howard; grandchildren, Matthew Costello, Jeffrey (Barbara) Costello, Daniel (Jodie) Costello, Kimberly (Travis) Karnick, Bethany (Mark) Rice & Kyle Howard; great grandchidren, Jordan, Caleb, Cole, Cade, Emily & Elijah; sister, Karen Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, April 16, 2014 10:00...

Donna Hawker

Donna Hawker

Apr 12, 2014

Preceded in death by her husband, Frederick, parents, Lance & Vera Riddick; sister, Ramona Homer of St. Petersburg, FL.; Survived by daughters, Cindy and Cheryl Hawker and Anita (Okanla) Hawker; son in law, Tunde Okanla; grandchildren, Meshach and Damilola Okanla; sister, Anita Galvin and brother, Gary Riddick of St. Petersburg, FL. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley,...

Judy Hoppe

Judy Hoppe

Apr 8, 2014

Hoppe, Judy Lee age 58, of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on April 8th. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, 1 nephew and beloved dog Peaches. Survived by partner, Tom Bukowski; parents, Robert & Kathleen; sisters, Kathy Weinberg, Susan Reynolds, Nancy (Mike) Bevacco, Mary (Rick) Kellar; brothers, Bob (Mary Kay), Mike, Scott & Brian (Tonya); also many loving nieces & nephews....