Obituaries
Vern Pierce
Oct 4, 2012
Vern Pierce was born on January 25th, 1954 in Rice Lake Wisconsin to Vernon and Peggy Pierce. Vern had two daughters, Jennifer Pierce and Larissa Squier, from his first marriage. Vern has four grandchildren Arik, Ariel, Kailey and Megan. A stepson Christopher Murphy, and his son Dylan Murphy. Vern had a passion for racing where he met his loving wife...
Bernice Johannes
Oct 4, 2012
Bernice ( Dietz ) Johannes April 30, 1917 – October 4, 2012 Bernice was born April 30, 1917 to American immigrants Joseph Detz from Warsaw, Poland and Katherine Tryjonowski of Krakow, Poland. She grew up with seven siblings in Columbia Heights and Coon Rapids. Bernie left school by 8th grade to help her father on the farm. Baking yeasted breads...
Patricia Carlson
Oct 4, 2012
Patricia A.Carlson, age 75 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, Maynard; parents, Adolph & Emily, and infant twin grandsons. Survived by her loving family; Bruce (Karen), Colleen Stennett, Joyce (Wayne) Godlewski, Jim (Janet), Doug (Janet), Brian (Annette), Leanne (Jasen) Gageby; 17 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 4-7 PM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy....
Melvin Licht
Oct 3, 2012
Licht, Melvin L. age 82, of Spring Lake Park. Survived by loving wife, Ruth; daughter, Michelle Nelson (Roy Stegner); son, Tom Webb (Cheryl); sister, Selma Halverson; grandchildren, Amanda Newstrom, Jim McLaughlin, Kohl DeGroot; great-grandson, Logan Newstrom. Funeral Service Sat. 1 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE., Fridley, with a visitation one hour prior to service. Memorial...
Arthur Blaisdell
Oct 2, 2012
Blaisdell, Arthur J., age 87 of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Alice; survived by children, Sandra Blaisdell, Stephen Blaisdell (Angie), Deborah Randall (Donald), Mary Pixley, Prudence Wick (Warren), Randy Blaisdell; brother, Stan Blaisdell; also 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Funeral service Friday 6 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation two hour prior to...
Keith Basinski
Sep 27, 2012
Age 50 of Spring Lake Park, passed away September 27, 2012. Proud father of 3 children & loving grandfather to Malin. Dedicated 29 year employee of UPS. Survived by children Brent, Alissa (Gabriel Roberti) Basinski & Colton; grandson Malin Quinn Roberti; parents Harold & Cleo Basinski; brothers Dave (Stacey), Jeff (Marlene) & Bud (Georgia); sisters Pam (Brian) Stitch & Sandy...
Yvonne Johnson
Sep 27, 2012
Johnson, Yvonne E. age 80 of Fridley. Preceded in death by her parents & brother, Dr. Duane Flogstad. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Floyd; children, Dana (Sheila), Zane, Keir (Julie), Nicole Kamp (Jochen); twin sister, Joan Jordahl; grandchildren, Nicholas, Erica, Ian, Drew, Will, Mattias & Juliette; also many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Fri. 11 AM at...
Brian Eggert
Sep 25, 2012
Brian Eugene Eggert, October 10, 1955 – September 25, 2012. Welcomed into heaven, at the age of 56, by father, Henry; brother-in-law, Tony Ninno; niece, Pamela Ninno. Survived by loving wife of 26 years, Rosanne; beloved daughter, Paige; mother, Dorothy; brothers, Stephen (Mary), John (Karen); sister, Angela Ninno; and many other relatives and friends. Brian was born in St. Paul,...
Buzz Renollett
Sep 23, 2012
Renollett, Buzz age 64, of Ham Lake. Owner of Renollett Trucking. Survived by his cat, Buddy; wife, Sherie; sisters, Carol Renollette, Candy (Eric) Poland; special nephews, Don Ekberg, Jason (Jackie) Schreder; loving nieces and nephews, Mike, Ryan, Justin, Josie, Jersie, Cassie, Brendon and Nicole; many other relatives and special friends. Memorial service Saturday, 1 PM, with visitation 2 hours prior...
Richard Miller
Sep 22, 2012
Miller, Richard D., Sr. age 66, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Sarah; sisters, Joycelyn & Patty; and brothers, Jerald, Michael & Clayton. Survived by long time companion, Cheryl St. Aoro and family; children, Richard Jr. (Tammy), Bryce (Crystal), BethRenee, Alan (Cori) and Tony; brother, Tony (Karen); sisters, Lynette & Susie; also many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; nieces...
Clara Janz
Sep 22, 2012
Janz, Clara G. age 82, of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle F. Janz. Survived by son, Lyle R. Janz; grandchildren, Kassandra & Lyle M. Janz; sisters, Lorraine, Marien (Robert) Bornheimer. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St. NE, Fridley. Interment Fort Snelling. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation...
Chester Skoglund
Sep 19, 2012
Age 83 of Columbia Heights. Passed away September 19, 2012. Preceded in death by parents David & Hannah Skoglund; sister Irene Skoglund. Survived by wife Helen; children DuWayne (Vickie), Diane (David) Shern, Darryl (Renae), Darin (Jamie); grandchildren Steven (Lisa), Melissa (Robert), Jennifer, Matthew, Hailey, Sara, Cory, Colt & Nicholas; great grandsons Jason & Paxton; brothers Melvin & Harlan (Kathy); sister...
Paridon Colstrom Jr
Sep 19, 2012
Colstrom, Paridon A., Jr. age 53, of Shoreview. Survived by parents, Perry Colstrom & Carol Colstrom; brother, Curt (Lisa); sister, Joyce Ralph; niece, Alayna; nephew, Justin; also many aunts, uncles & cousins. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley. In Lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family. Visitation Miller...
Walter Logacz
Sep 14, 2012
Logacz, Walter S. age 77, of Columbia Heights, passed away September 14, 2012. Born in Maniewieze, Poland, Walter and some members of his family managed to survive WWII and immigrated to the United States when Walter was 15. He graduated from Columbia Heights High School in May, 1953, served 4 years in the U.S.Air Force, and graduated with a B.S....
Doris Lestersen
Sep 14, 2012
Lestersen, Doris M. age 72, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husbands, Donald Hammer and Jack Lestersen; special friend, Kenny Phillips; great-granddaughter, Kallie Kintigh. Survived by children, Bonnie Temple, Becky (Dave) Stolp, Billy (Pam) Hammer, Barbara (Don) White, Bruce Hammer; brother, Robert (Sandy) Lind; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many other family and friends. Memorial Service Saturday 11 AM, with visitation...
Donald Olson
Sep 12, 2012
Olson, Donald Eugene age 68 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents; Delmar & Dorothy (nee Brownfield) Olson. Survived by loving daughter, Kristen; and one sister. Memorial Service Friday 5 PM with a visitation 1 hour prior at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 6180 Highway 65 Northeast, Fridley, (763) 571-1500. Private interment. Visitation St. Philip's Lutheran Church 6180 Highway 65 Northeast...
Richard Hanover
Sep 11, 2012
Hanover, Richard P. age 71 of St. Michael, formerly of Ramsey. Cofounder, along with his brother Jerry, of The Perfect 10 Car Wash in Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by parents, Al and Martha; brother, Jerry. Survived by sister, Kathleen (Peter) Giefer; brothers, Thomas (Gail), Daniel; 9 nieces and nephews, other relatives an many dear friends. Memorial service Monday...
James Kline
Sep 9, 2012
Kline, James W., age 55 of Blaine. Jim Died doing what he loved best, riding his Harley. Preceded in death by his grandparents, John & Ruth Swedburg; sister, Debi Wiskow, uncle, Bill Swedburg. Survived by loving wife, Debbie; Sons, Luke & Jake (Alycia); mother, Carol York; sister Krista York; grandchildren, Lexi, Jocelyn & Cory; neice, Paige; also many good friends...
Richard Granberg
Sep 6, 2012
Granberg, Richard Paul, age 81 of Coon Lake. Retired St. Paul Police Officer, Veteran U.S. Navy. Survived by loving wife, Carole; children, Rick (Sharon), Mike (Gloria), Cindy Brown (John); grandchildren, Ricky, Sarah, Trevor, Katie, Ryan; brother, Walter Granberg (Ana); sister, Audrey McMillen. Memorial service Tuesday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy....
Roger Wilson
Sep 6, 2012
Wilson, Roger D. age 85 of Fridley. Preceded in death by son, Michael and two brothers. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Donna; children, Rebecca Woodward, Darcy & Chuck White, Roger P. & Carol Wilson; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday, 6 PM, with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley (763-571-1300)....