Obituaries

May 18, 2013

Scheel, Cecilia "Cela" age 79, of Elk River, formerly of New Brighton, died May 18, 2013. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survived by 8 children, Douglas (Sherry), Roger, Jeanne Marie "Toots" Tovsen, Jeffery (Marianne), Gregory, Donald, Ronald (Veronica), and Timothy (Shawn); 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Preceded to heaven by her husband of 50 years, Eugene in 2002 and their infant...

May 17, 2013

Pam "Pammy Jo" Bakken, age 51, of Isanti, peacefully went home on May 17, 2013 with her loving family around her. Preceded in death by grandparents, Alva & Grace Jacobson, Herbert & Gladys Dahlin. Survived by her loving husband, Tim; son, Luke; parents, Darrel & Dorothy Dahlin; siblings, Karen (Bob) Johnson, Tom (Beverly) Dahlin, Lori (Ken) Klefsaas; sister-in-law, Ruth Bakken;...

May 15, 2013

Conklin, Howard L. age 84 of Mounds View. Preceded in death by brothers, Floyd, Pete and Clayton. Survived by former wife, Sharon; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Cindy; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Gordon, Marge Hendricks, and Raymond; other relative and many friends. Visitation 10 AM - 11 AM Monday, June 10th at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy 65 NE., Fridley. Graveside...

May 12, 2013

Joyce Diane Alguire (Olson), age 64, of Blaine, passed away suddenly, but peacefully on May 12, 2013, following a long battle with heart disease. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Gloria Olson. She will be dearly missed by her children, Troy (Gretchen), Stacey (Shane) Busta; grandchildren Tyler, Lindsay, Carter, Madeline, Kiley; significant other, Donald Swanson; brothers, Glen (Leigh) Olson,...

May 12, 2013

Schmidt, Eugene Bryson, passed away May 12, 2013. He was a union Electrician for 55 years. Preceded in death by loving wife, Marian; brother, Lloyd and sister, Ruth. Survived by children; Ruth (Luke)Havumaki, Rod (Emily), Marilyn (Butch) Kluver, Alan (Laura). Grandchildren Bryson (Christina) Havumaki, Catrina Havumaki, Anna Havumaki, Nora Schmidt, Erica Schmidt, Molly (Ryan) Sorenson, Mary (DJ) Kittelson, Danny (Jenel)Palm,...

May 11, 2013

Pedginski, Jr., Jerome F., age 83 of Circle Pines. Long time 3M employee. Survived by loving wife, Rea; children, Michael (Wendy) Pedginski, Gerry (Edwin) Durushia, Wanda (Dale) Maenke; grandchildren, Edwin Jr., David, Adam (Marissa), Allison & Peter; sister, Betty ( Robert) Wilmes; brothers, Tom (Jan) & Richard (Koreen) Pedginski. Memorial service Fri. 11 AM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

May 10, 2013

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May 4, 2013

Florance Ann Shultz Age 69 of Coon Rapids passed away peacefully on May 4, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Orville Lindman, Marcia Pratt; brother, Arnold Lindman; sister, Arlene Uhde; grandson, Derek Debner; nephew, Richard Waller. Survived by husband, Elvin; daughter, Rebecca (Gary) Schroeder, Brenda Pelarski, Bonny Shultz; brother, Donald Lindman; sister, Sylvia Okerstrom; sister-in-law, Jesse Lindman; brother-in-law, Tom Uhde;...

May 3, 2013

Sohns, Thelma Louise age 83 of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, Bernhart; four brothers. Survived by children, Thomas, Nancy Drexter, Jeff (Julie), Brian (Laurel), Patty (Pat) Casey; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Frank (Darlene) Abers. Funeral service Wednesday 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Interment Ft Snelling...

May 2, 2013

VanErem, SaDonne Georgia age 65 of Spring Lake Park, MN was born in Fargo, North Dakota on June 6th, 1947 to proud parents, Wilbur & Georgia (nee Bailey) Perske. She was preceded in death by parents; two brothers, Barry Perske of Seattle, WA & Donald Perske of Fergus Falls, MN; She is survived by son, Michael and wife, Laura; granddaughter,...

Apr 30, 2013

Gerald "Jerry" E. Netland Longtime resident of Spring Lake Park, died April 30, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Cora; sister, Charlotte Van Wagner; and nephew, Darrell. Survived by beloved wife of 58 years, Valli. Daughter, Karen Barthel (Tom Pope); son, Scott Netland; grandchildren, Rochelle Barthel, Kristina (Shawn) Bretheim, Joseph (Angela) Barthel, Dean Pope, Brady Netland; great grandchildren,...

Apr 29, 2013

Keller, Mary Lou D. age 79, formerly of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Dean Sr.; sons, Dean Jr. and Jamie; daughter, Catherine Dalsveen; great-grandson, Zachary Dalsveen; brother, William Haase. Survived by children, Allen (Gail) Grengs, Susan (Kort) VanderVeen; son-in-law, Gary Dalsveen; sister Betty Jane (George) Poulliot; also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives & friends. Memorial service Sat. 11 AM at...

Apr 16, 2013

Parks-Wrzesinski, Patti Lynn age 62, of Fridley, passed away on April 16, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Walt (Wrzesinski); parents, Donald and Dorothy Parks; and brothers, Glenn, Lowell and Duane "Dewey" Parks, Survived by son, Troy (Deanna) Vincent; granddaughters, Britney, Taylor, Tianna, and Abby; great-grandson, Justin; brothers, Wayne Parks and Daryl (Jami) Parks; sister Carol Storey; sister-in-law, Marla Parks;...

Apr 15, 2013

Swanson, Raymond, age 65 of Columbia Heights. Passed away on April 15, 2013. Survived by daughters, Renee (Damion) Alger, Christine (Keith) Faulconer, Lori (Kevin) Mayes; sons, Emmett (Lisa) Alger, Gary (Sue) Stenberg, Duane (Lori) Stenberg and Jeffrey Stenberg; also grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial service 2 PM with a visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65...

Apr 15, 2013

Huff, Elizabeth Ann, age 78 of Andover and Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully at home among family on April 15, 2013. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, John, her parents, and her sister, Janice Loescher. Elizabeth was an active participant in the family business, Tasty Pizza, and worked for many years at Medtronic. She was a loving wife, a...

Apr 11, 2013

Hedman, Barbara J. age 60, of Blaine. Preceded in death by father, Kermit; sister, Marilyn Peterson. Survived by mother, Jane (Gordon) Olson; siblings, Linda (Mike) Knudson, Vionne (Dennis) Ellingson, Kurtis Hedman; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Monday 4 PM with visitation one hour prior at Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park. Private interment, In lieu...

Apr 10, 2013

Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Saturday, April 13, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Saturday, April 13, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Apr 9, 2013

Charles Pelvit, age 82 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by wife, Karen; sisters, Betty Lamb and Donna Mae Thompson; brother Donald. Survived by daughters, Linda Franke and Brenda (Mark) Krause; grandchildren, Kyle and Kara Franke, Heather, Luke and Jeanna Krause; brother, Lawrence (LaDonna) Pelvit; sisters, Joyce (Ronald) Morrow, Beverly Otterson; also many loving nieces, nephews, family & friends....

Apr 8, 2013

Bond, Daniel E., age 84 of Minneapolis and St. Paul, formerly of Long Beach, California, died on April 8, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin & Ruth (Smith) Peterson. He is survived by daughter, Monica (Mike) Peterson; grandchildren, Mitchell Peterson, Andrea (Keith) Schirmers, Lindsay Peterson; great granddaughter, Lily Schirmers. Dan was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving as a medic...