Obituaries

Helen Barrows

Helen Barrows

Nov 7, 2013

Barrows, Helen Lucille age 93, of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; son, Ronald; daughter, Bonita. Survived by daughter and husband, Lori & Gregg Lydeen; daughter-in-law, Kathy Barrows; grandchildren, Darrin, Jennifer, Ami, Kari, Alyssa & Matthew; and 9 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior to service at the Church of...

Donna Kinkel

Donna Kinkel

Nov 6, 2013

Kinkel, Donna L. age 77, of Blaine. Survived by children, Gail Chase (Don), Cheryl O'Neill (Mark), Susan Omdalen (Mark); sisters Rosemary & Judy; brother, David; grandchildren, Shaughn, Andrew, Nicole, Kimberly, Donaven & Tania; great-grandchildren, Autumn, Kinzie, Lillia, Anna & Dino; special friends, Karen & Karie; also many nieces & nephews. Visitation Sun. 5-8 PM and Mass of Christian Burial Mon....

Marilyn Benolkin

Marilyn Benolkin

Nov 5, 2013

Marilyn Ruth Louise Benolkin, 79, of Cape Coral, formerly of Mounds View passed away November 5, 2013 while vacationing out of the country. She was born in Minneapolis, MN in 1934 to Eugene and Helen Lofgren. Marilyn lived in Moundsview, MN for many years before moving to Cape Coral. Her family members include her five children; Barbara (James) Spannbauer of...

Phyllis Parviainen

Phyllis Parviainen

Nov 1, 2013

Parviainen, Phyllis K. age 77 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, William; brother, Woody Johnson; sister, Lorraine Stenson. Survived by children, Todd, Lori (Larry) Monteith, Kim Parviainen (Dan); grandchildren, Zach Monteith, Maddy Iskierka; dear friend, George Hedquist; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday, 11/16/13 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

Sawyer Tate

Sawyer Tate

Oct 28, 2013

Tate, Sawyer James, age 3 ½ of Fridley. Went home to be with Jesus on Oct. 27th. Preceded in death by grandmother, Marjorie Sundquist; survived by loving parents, Robert & Joy Tate; grandparents, Ken & Polly Tate, Clyde & Donna Sundquist; aunts & uncles, Rae & Bob Fimon, Tom Tate, Joy & Larry Homan, Paul Sundquist, Dwight & Denise Sundquist,...

Karla Holmstrom

Karla Holmstrom

Oct 28, 2013

Karla Jeanne Littler Holmstrom Devoted wife, mother, and community volunteer. Age 54, of Fridley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in her home on October 28, 2013. Preceded in death by mother, Barbara Littler; parents-in-law, Raymond and Dora Holmstrom; cherished grandparents. Survived by loving husband, David; children, Garrett, Bryant, Terell, Annika; father, Kenneth Littler; siblings, Kevin (Jane) Littler, Kari Foley;...

Mabel Clough

Mabel Clough

Oct 26, 2013

Clough (Wiebe), Mabel E. age 95 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, and husband, Glenn – Survived by children, Maxine Boone, Nancy & Doug Anderson, Dan & Cheri Clough; grandchildren, Todd Boone & Samantha, Nancy & Doug Muller, Spencer Anderson, Grant & Paula Anderson, Brad & Kristiana Clough, Brian & Cherish Clough; also 10 great grandchildren. Funeral service Friday...

Thomas Gruchalla

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...