Obituaries
Terrance Aho
Jul 23, 2012
Age 69 of Lexington. Passed away July 23, 2012. Terry was a character. Full of BS and could tell a lot of stories. He worked hard, played hard, and in the last few years found out that he really liked going to the casino. Slot machines called his name. Although he never won a big jackpot, he was always excited...
Bessie Weinreich
Jul 14, 2012
Weinreich, Bessie V., age 97 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Harold; son, Harold (Dick); daughter in law, Jeanne & granddaughter, Donna. Survived by children, William "Bill" (Helga)Weinreich; Barbara (Seth) Richardson; David Weinreich & Jean (Dan) Baker; daughter in law, Nancy Weinreich; sister Shirley (Dwight) Swanson; also 19 grandchildren, many great & great great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Mass...
Eleanor Aukes
Jul 9, 2012
Aukes, Eleanor I. age 83, of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away peacefully at home with family July 9, 2012. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dale; son, Mitchell Garth; and sister, Edna. Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all. Eleanor loved spending time with her family. Her interests included...
Gary Gese
Jul 8, 2012
Age 57 of Columbia Heights. Passed away July 8, 2012. Gary grew up in Columbia Heights and graduated from Columbia Heights High School. Gary's parents owned Rhythmland Roller Rink in NE Minneapolis, where he learned to roller skate as soon as he could walk. He enjoyed floating around the floor while waltzing with his sisters. He had a unique style...
Vernon Olson
Jul 5, 2012
Olson, Vernon R. age 93 of St. Anthony, formerly of St. Paul. Preceded in death by wife, Ann; 1 brother and 3 sisters. Survived by children, Wesley Olson and wife Donna, Jean Olson and husband Paul Garvie; grandchildren, David Olson and wife Kim, Robert Olson; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Brooke, Vinny and Geno. Funeral service Tuesday 10 AM with visitation one hour...
Khai Huynh
Jul 5, 2012
Khai Huynh age 83 of Fridley. Graveside service Tuesday 2 PM at Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka, MN. Cemetery Forest Hill Cemetery Western & Church St. Anoka, MN 55303 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 2:00 PM
Patricia Greeley
Jul 4, 2012
Patricia Marie Greeley age 71, of Brooklyn Center was born May 10th, 1941 to Velma and Melvin Smith. She was the middle child of 10 born siblings. During Pat's long fulfilled life she had one daughter Lisa Marie Greeley (who sadly passed away at the young age of 34), one granddaughter Aphton Marie Hansen, one grandson Austin Scott Strang, and...
Albert Larson
Jul 4, 2012
Larson, Albert Harold age 90 of Fridley on July 4, 2012. He was born on January 14, 1922. Survived by his wife, the love of his life, Betty Lou married for 66 years; son, Larry (Valerie), and many friends and family. Albert was preceded in death by his son, Roger Daryl. Albert was a pressman for the St. Paul Pioneer...
LaVerne Carlberg
Jul 3, 2012
Preceded in death by husband, John; survived by children, Patricia (George, retired Army Colonel) Steuber, Donald Carlberg, Darrell Carlberg & Troy (Wendy) Carlberg; also 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 1 brother & 2 sisters. Memorial service Friday July 6, 11 AM at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Rd. H2, Moundsview with a visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Epiphany...
Robert Nelson
Jul 3, 2012
Nelson, Robert O. age 89, of Fridley passed away July 3, 2012. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Doris; daughter, Alice Nohner; sisters, Alvina and Gladys; brothers, Gale, Julian, Arthur, Henry and Raymond. Survived by children, Audrey (Ed) Harper, Allen (Bonnie) , Ardis (Tom) Lenzmeier, Arnie, Annette (Mike) DeWitt, Arlene (Roger) Vink, Annie Hengstler, Andrea (Arlen) Rystrom, Roger & Nancy...
Luella Modahl
Jun 30, 2012
Luella, daughter of Mike and Johanna (Wagner) Ehley was born October 11, 1930 on the family farm northeast of Ashley, North Dakota. This is where she grew up attending a country school and then transferred to Ashley for High School. Upon graduation Luella wanted to experience city life and moved to Minneapolis, MN to live with her Aunt Clara and...
Evelyn Munsch
Jun 28, 2012
Munsch Evelyn A., of Minneapolis formerly of Wood Lake, MN passed away June 28, 2012. at the age of 96yrs., 10 mos., 28 days. Preceded in death by husband, Victor, daughter, Marylin (Gniffke), her parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. A wonderful loving woman who Is survived by sons & daughter; Glenn(Rosalie) Munsch, Sandra (Walt) Wenholz, Jarvis(Joy) Munsch, Kenneth Gniffke(son-in-law):...
Steve Flannery
Jun 27, 2012
Age 46 passed away on June 27. Survived by parents Barbara & Thomas; siblings Michelle Flannery, Laura Reineke & Brad Flannery; good friend Sarah Edstrom; step-children Adam & Jessica Hodgman. Memorial service 2 pm Saturday in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy....
Bonnie Durand
Jun 26, 2012
Durand (Eckberg), Bonnie Lou, age 71 of Spring Lake Park. Survived by her devoted & loving husband, Dennis; children, Carrie (Jay) Beaton, Brenda Durand, Brian (Shelly) Durand; 7 grandchildren; brother, Lowell (Judy) Eckberg; sister Leotia (Everett) Rosen. Mass of Christian Burial Mon. 11 AM at the Church of St. Stephen, 5th & Jackson St., Anoka with a visitation one hour...
Leon Axel
Jun 25, 2012
Axel, Leon V. age 66 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by parents, Herb Sr. & Adel; brothers, Herb Jr. & Cary; sister, Trisha. Survived by significant other, Kay; children, Anita (James) Dahlin, Sheri Hester, Sonny (Juanita) Axel; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, brothers, Gary, Clayton & David; sisters, VerRine, Wendy & Candace. Per Leon's request, no formal service will be...
Jody VanGrinsven
Jun 24, 2012
VanGrinsven (nee Svetin), Jody Ann, age 52 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by brother, David Svetin; survived by mother, Joyce Collins; father, William Svetin Sr., sister, Dale Mae Krugerud-Kern; brother, William Svetin Jr.; nephews, Joshua, Frank & John; nieces, Sara & Alicia. Memorial service Tues., 3 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, with a...
Jean Mattson
Jun 22, 2012
Jean Aloy Mattson (Blocker) age 77 of New Brighton died peacefully at home after a year-long battle with cancer on June 22, 2012. Jean Aloy Blocker was born in Devils Lake North Dakota May 6, 1935 to Earl and Tena Blocker. She attended Devils Lake High School and graduated in 1953. She was a senior cheerleader. Jean worked with a...
Grace Truehart
Jun 20, 2012
Truehart, Grace R. age 83 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; son, Raymond. Survived by children, Patricia Truehart, David, Larry (Pat), Lewie (Dee), Gerald (Jean); many grand, great & great-great-grandchildren; brother, Russell Underhill; her very special companion, Mojo. Funeral service Monday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Interment...
MaryAnn Jensen
Jun 16, 2012
Jensen, MaryAnn N., age 49 of Spring Lake Park. Survived by daughter, Tamara Jensen; mother, Bernadette Jensen; brothers, David, William and Michael Jensen. Memorial service Thursday, June 21st, 11 AM at the Church of the Open Door, 9060 Zanzibar Lane N., Maple Grove. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Visitation Church of the Open Door...
Deanna Paulat
Jun 12, 2012
Deanna Luise Paulat, 74 Deanna left her earthly body to be in the glorious presence of the Lord on June 12, 2012. She lived a life wrapped in the love of Jesus. Her family cherishes the memories of her faithful love for all, which was exampled by Jesus love for all. Deanna Bills was born Oct 20, 1937 in Urbana,...