Obituaries

James Hagford, Sr

James Hagford, Sr

Jul 31, 2013

Hagford, Sr., James D., age 68 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by parents, Earl & Verna Hagford; siblings, Rick, Gil & Gloria. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Karen (nee Gottsman); children, James Jr., Leslie (David) Jaques, Nancy (Matt) Cary; grandchildren, Maddie, Andrew, Skylar & Jackson; also many special in-laws, nieces & nephews. Memorial service Monday, 11...

Lorraine Johnson

Lorraine Johnson

Jul 28, 2013

Preceded in death by husband, Edward, sons, Richard & Lawrence; children, Alice Kano, James Johnson, David Johnson, Donald (Joni) Johnson, Robert Johnson, Linda (Gerald) Smith; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:00 AM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE...

MaryJane Johnson

MaryJane Johnson

Jul 27, 2013

Johnson, MaryJane age 62, of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband, Bob; sisters-in-law, Joyce, Vivian, and Elaine; brothers-in-law, Russell, Dennis, Roger, and David. Memorial service Tuesday, 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley (763-571-1300). Private interment Resurrection Cemetery. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley,...

Teresa Lorsung

Teresa Lorsung

Jul 26, 2013

Teresa Marie Lorsung, age 41, of Chicago, formerly of the Mpls. Area, died suddenly on July 26, 2013, leaving behind her newborn son, Tyce Chase Huett; Fiancé, Bryan Huett; mother, Barb Lorsung; sisters, Kim and Melissa Lorsung; grandpa, Chris Lorsung; numerous extended family members; and a large family of friends all over the U.S., from her love of music. She...

Coltyn Williams

Coltyn Williams

Jul 26, 2013

Coltyn M. "Tater" Williams, age 7, of Mounds View, passed away July 26, 2013 from the results of an asthma attack. Preceded in death by great grandparents; and aunt, Terri Meyer. Dearly loved and forever missed by parents, Tom Williams & Sheryl Meyer; brothers, Tommy, David, Jacob, and Cody Williams; grandparents, Ruth & Stan Meyer, June & Dewey Williams; several...

Delores Hochsprung

Delores Hochsprung

Jul 24, 2013

Hochsprung, Delores Anna, age 93 of Moundsview. Preceded in death by husband, Loren G. Hochsprung. Survived by children, Judith Ann (Gary) Piepkorn; Sandra Lee (Alan) Piotter; Kay Lauren Hochsprung; Loren K. (Lucinda) Hochsprung; also 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and many friends. Delores was loved by many and known for her compassion, generosity and her warm smile. Funeral service Saturday...

Allan Smedsrud

Allan Smedsrud

Jul 24, 2013

Smedsrud, Allan J., age 75, formerly of Sioux Falls and Fergus Falls, died on July 23, 2013 in Fridley, Minnesota. He had also resided in Texas and North Carolina. Allan was a 30+ year employee of CIT Financial Services. He was an U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served under General Chuck Yeager. Preceded in death by parents, Anders & Junice....

Judith Madsen

Judith Madsen

Jul 19, 2013

Madsen, Judith H. Age 86, of Mounds view, passed away on July 19, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Nels & Laura Jensen; brother, Norman Jensen; sister, Annabelle Imsdahl. Survived by loving husband, Donald; children, Marcia (Thomas) Knutson, Gary Madsen (Cheryl Davis), Debbie (Marty) Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Josh (Deanna), Gabe, Dane, Shawn, Travis (Andrea) and Breann; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Rhoda Moe;...

Donald Schuett

Donald Schuett

Jul 18, 2013

Age 79, of Blaine. Loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Survived by loving companion, Marlene "Pumpkin" Halseth; children, Scott, Kevin (Michelle), Val (Tim), Tami, Jodie, Don Jr. (Sally) and Darcie; 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; also brother, David and sister, Deloris. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Tuesday, July 23, 2013 11:00 AM - 12:00...

Gerald Erickson

Gerald Erickson

Jul 17, 2013

Erickson, Gerald L., age 76 of Spring Lake Park, died July 17, 2013. Preceded in death by son, Samuel. Survived by wife, Sandra; children, Tony, Sarah (Michael) Swenson; grandsons, Caleb and Nicklas Swensen. Memorial Service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 7700 Monroe St NE, Spring Lake Park. Visitation one hour prior to service....

Lorraine Gregerson

Lorraine Gregerson

Jul 15, 2013

Lorraine B. Gregerson, age 89, Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Wallace G. Survived by sons, Wally (Sue), Alan (Barbara); grandchildren, Kirsten and William; sister, Donna Swanson; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835...

Gary Nelson

Gary Nelson

Jul 11, 2013

Nelson, Gary R. age 60 of Andover. Long time Target Distribution Center employee and 1970 graduate of Columbia Heights High School. Preceded in death by father, Warren. Survived by mother, Betty; sister, Juli (Joseph) Thomas; brothers, Joel & Greg Nelson; nephews, Pat & Tony Nelson. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Tuesday, July 16, 2013...

David Newgaard

David Newgaard

Jul 9, 2013

Newgaard, David G. age 72, of Sauk Centre, formerly of Fridley. Survived by loving wife, Gerry; daughter, Tammy (Tony) Rajtar; grandsons, Justin Hutchings, Trevor, Zachary, and Gabriel Rajtar; many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior, at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St. NE, Fridley. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, New...

Jerome Coppicus

Jerome Coppicus

Jul 7, 2013

Coppicus, Jerome Arthur age 87 of Columbia Heights. After almost a month battling of B-Cell Lymphoma Cancer Jerry Coppicus passed peacefully to the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 10:32 AM at the Palliative and Hospice Unit 1D at the Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Medical Center. He was a wonderful husband to wife (Evelyn)of 65 years, Father of 2, Grandfather...

Velma Stick

Velma Stick

Jul 6, 2013

Preceded in death by husband, Delmer. Survived by daughters, Chyrl (Michael) Tellinghusen, Candy (Richard) St. Clair; grandchildren, Shaughn, Chad (Katie)& Marissa; great grandchildren, Austin, Alexys, Carter, Jon & Terry. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, July 15, 2013 12:00 PM Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Tuesday, July...

Lawrence Steffens

Lawrence Steffens

Jul 5, 2013

Age 53, Minneapolis. Memorial visitation Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 3-6 pm. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, July 17, 2013 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

John Nelson

John Nelson

Jul 4, 2013

Survived by parents, Gordon & Julie; sisters, Angela & Janelle; brother, Clinton; grandmother, Agnes Nelson; nephews, Dylan & Logan; also many aunts, uncles, cousins & many friends. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, July 10, 2013 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, July...

Earl Welle

Earl Welle

Jul 4, 2013

Age 76, of Fridley, Mn. Born August 1, 1936, Died July 4, 2013. Served in the UA Army from 1957-59. Member of the American Legion for 35 years. Honorary member of Knights of Columbus. Retire in 2001 after 40 years of service with AT&T. Preceded in death by brother, Don Welle; sisters, Lorraine Zirbes and Victoria Athmann. Survived by wife,...

Franklin Olson

Franklin Olson

Jul 1, 2013

Olson, Franklin E., age 94. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Elinore Olson, loving wife, Bernice. Survived by sons, Gregg (Sharon) Olson, John Olson & Bruce (Charlene) Olson; sister, Mavis Erickson; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren; long time friend, Pearl White. Veteran WW II. 35 year employee of Star & Tribune. Funeral service Tuesday...

Rajkumarie Singh

Rajkumarie Singh

Jun 30, 2013

Rajkumarie A. Singh, age 47 of Spring Lake Park. Funeral service Saturday 11:00 AM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation 6-9 PM Friday and one hour prior to service on Saturday. Interment Epiphany Cemetery, Coon Rapids Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, July 5, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM...