Obituaries

Lucille Holznagel

Lucille Holznagel

Jul 28, 2012

Age 90 of Spring Lake Park, formerly of Hinckley & Bloomington, MN, was born in Lebanon, South Dakota, and called home July 28, 2012 to join her first husband of 58 years, Ray; infant daughter, Marsha; & son, Gary, who preceded her in death. She leaves behind husband, Harris Hornseth; daughter Gloria (Ray) Holznagel King; granddaughter Joneen (Michael) Northquest; great-granddaughters,...

James Gumphrey

James Gumphrey

Jul 28, 2012

Gumphrey, James B. Attn: Ironworkers Local 512 age 82, of Fridley. Korean Conflict Army veteran. Preceded in death by wife, Loretta; sister, Violet Green; brothers-in-law, Tom Daggy, Norris Tripp, and Morris Green. Survived by children, Bob, Jerry, Carol (Dan) Hoffman; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Don; nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation 5-7 PM Thursday with 7 PM Memorial Service...

Marvin Christensen

Marvin Christensen

Jul 27, 2012

Age 84 of Mounds View, passed away at home on July 27, 2012. Skip served in WWII & Korea.He was a member of Korean War Veterans Chapter 1, the American Legion Post 334, Coon Rapids & the Kraus Hartig VFW Post 6587, Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers Kenny & Floyd. Survived by wife Phyllis; sister...

Catherine Pappas

Catherine Pappas

Jul 26, 2012

Born May 8, 1937 and passed away July 26, after a remarkable 14 year battle with renal cancer. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Andrew, of 52 years; devoted children Rick (Ruth) of Raleigh, NC., Virginia of St. Paul, MN., Carolyn of Ann Arbor, MI., and Gwen (Steve Heitzeg) of St. Paul, MN.; beloved grandchildren Zadie...

Terrance Aho

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...