Obituaries

Katherine Pulju

Katherine Pulju

Oct 4, 2011

Pulju, Katherine Agnes, age 77 of Fridley. Peacefully passed away Tuesday Oct. 4th with her family by her side. Survived by husband, LeRoy; son, Terrance; daughter Lori; granddaughter, Traci (Steve) Campbell; great granddaughters, Aundrea & Aubrie; also 5 sisters, 2 brothers, other family and friends. Funeral service Sat. 10 AM at the Miller Funeral Home, Fridley Chapel, 6210 NE Hwy....

Frances Townsend

Frances Townsend

Oct 3, 2011

Townsend, Frances H. "Cricket" Age 81 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully Monday October 3, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by husband Dale in 2003; grandsons Daniel Porter Thomas in 1989 & Jonathan Townsend in 2007. Survived by daughters Darla Knuth, Patricia Sharp & Darcy (Brent) Jensen; sons George R. Thomas, Bill (Patti) Thomas, Donnie Thomas...

Penelopy Qualley

Penelopy Qualley

Sep 26, 2011

Qualley, Penelopy A. "Penny" age 55 of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents; 3 sisters. Survived by son, Mark (Kelly); significant other, Larry Rundle; siblings, Juanita (Norm) Cowling, Lynn (Tim) Karr, Alden Stokes, Mike (Lisa) Stokes, many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Thursday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley....

Archie Steman

Archie Steman

Sep 24, 2011

Full Notice to follow. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial Immaculate Conception 4030 Jackson Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:00 AM

Elvie Jaeger

Elvie Jaeger

Sep 22, 2011

Jaeger, Elvie Marie, age 91 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by husband, Laurence and daughter, Elizabeth Kantola. Survived by children, Sherrin (Victor) Turner; Douglas (Linda); Sidney (Sandra); Samuel (Beatrice); Esther Jaeger; Louis (Stacee); Also 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 brother & 1 sister, many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tues. 12 PM at the Church of...

Byron Johnson

Byron Johnson

Sep 20, 2011

Johnson, Byron E., age 85 of Fridley. Died peacefully Sept. 20, 2011. Survived by wife of 54 years, Marilou; son, Todd (Tricia); daughter, Tamara; grandchildren, Laura, Claire & Valerie. Memorial service Thursday 11 AM , Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way, Fridley with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Becker MN. Memorials preferred to SACA (Foodshelves) or Allina Hospice...

Marion Holmstrom

Marion Holmstrom

Sep 18, 2011

Age 77 of Brooklyn Center passed away on September 18, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents & husband Donald. Survived by children Dawn (Jack) Mayblum of Vallejo, CA, Donald (Karen) of San Diego, CA, Dennis (Kathy) of Ramsey & Dwayne (Julie) of Brooklyn Park; 3 grandchildren. Funeral service 11 am Sat. in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel, 6210 Hwy...

Paul Swanson

Paul Swanson

Sep 12, 2011

Swanson, Paul L. age 59, of Fridley. Survived by daughters, Katie and Molly Swanson, Melissa (Chad) Bremer; mother, Lucille Chilson; brother, Mark Swanson; sister, Avis (Bill) Earley. Memorial service Wednesday 11 AM (9-21-11), with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Private interment. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Miller Funeral Home...

Marian Edelen

Marian Edelen

Sep 11, 2011

Age 66 of Ham Lake, MN (formerly Clear Lake, IA), passed away 9/11/2011. Preceded in death by mother Lydia Luker. Marian loved her Lord and loved others. She was a former nurse, Hospital Auxiliary President, Alumni /Parent Relations Director at Concordia University, St. Paul, Youth, Sunday School and pre-school teacher, parent educator, Robin's Nest Children's Home-Jamaica Board President and Mary...

Linda Beecher

Linda Beecher

Sep 11, 2011

Beecher, Linda S. age 70 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by husband, Robert. Services pending Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432

Erdie Stopka

Erdie Stopka

Sep 8, 2011

Stopka, Erdie, age 86 formerly of Fridley. Passed away Sept. 8th. Preceded in death by husband, Paul John; survived by children, Paul, Teresa (Jack) Lewis, Mary and Gerry. Grandchildren, Justin (Tiffany), Beth, Renae, Joe, Cory, Emily, Brandon (B-Man), Sam; great grandchildren, Jordann & Max. sister, Berlin Hudson; brothers-in-law, John Stopka, Hardin Moore; sister-in-law, Bonnie Abner; numerous nieces, nephews and families....

Junis Peterson

Junis Peterson

Sep 6, 2011

Junis was born on March 19, 1935 in Milaca, Minnesota to Carl and Francis (Hiljus) Ranem. She grew up on a farm near Milaca, her family later moved to the city of Milaca and she graduated from Milaca High School. Junis worked as an accountant at various companies including the Milaca Creamery, Pillsbury Mill in Minneapolis and Carter Day in...

Mavis Magnuson

Mavis Magnuson

Aug 31, 2011

Magnuson, Mavis M. age 59 of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by father, Theodore Lingwall. Survived by son, Ricky; Funeral service Wednesday 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Abiding Savior's Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com Cemetery Hillside Cemetery Minneapolis,...

James Bodick, Sr

James Bodick, Sr

Aug 27, 2011

Bodick, James Sr., age 78 of Fridley. Preceded in death by Parents, Paul & Loretta, brothers, Paul Jr. & Richard, sister Patricia; Survived by wife, Vivian; daughter, Susan (Ted) Schwartz; sons, Ronald (Sandy), Gary (Kathy), Brian (Sheri), James Jr.; grandchildren, Brian (Sarah) & Patrick ((Wendy) Schwartz,, Carly, Hannah, Ryan (Amanda), Bradley, Ann Marie, & Mady Bodick, Amanda Thoma, Kelly (Anna)...

RaeAnn Bergengren

RaeAnn Bergengren

Aug 27, 2011

RaeAnn (Johnson) Bergengren, of Cambridge, Minnesota died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at her home surrounded by loving family after an 11-month battle with cancer. RaeAnn was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1948, to Ralph and Ann (Super) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Spring Lake Park Lutheran Church. RaeAnn graduated from Spring Lake Park High School in 1966. After...

Leona Hanson

Leona Hanson

Aug 27, 2011

Age 94 of Mounds View, formerly of Correll, MN . Passed away peacefully on August 27, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband Glenn and sons Myron & Kevin. Survived by son Jerome (Fiancé' Mary) of Ramsey; daughter Glenda (Mark) Mattonen of Hudson; grandchildren Erik, Kara, Elizabeth, Heidi (Jon) Yager, Christopher, Rachel (Cody) Walth, Daniel (Kate); great grandchildren Camryn Walth...

Myrtle Thayer

Myrtle Thayer

Aug 26, 2011

Thayer, Myrtle, age 72 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by husband, Charles. Survived by daughters, Debra (Jeff) Bednark; Patricia (Jim) Evangelist; Charlene (Duane) Bendt; sons, Charles Jr. ) and Michael (Angela); grandchildren, Jaclyn (Jeff) Partridge, Jason and Jenna Bednark; Chad Evangelist and Alisha (Bret) Mattys; Kelly (Matt) Wright and Timothy Ziemba Jr., Nicole Traver, Alicia Neumann, Charles and...

Lydia Groth

Lydia Groth

Aug 24, 2011

Groth, Lydia M. age 88, of Mounds View. Preceded in death by husband, Herman; son, Jerome; 12 brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Kenneth (Xochilt), Lyle (Kristine), Curtis (Linda); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 Cty. Rd. H2, Mounds View. Visitation also 5-8 PM Monday at Miller...

Cynthia Johnson

Cynthia Johnson

Aug 23, 2011

Age 53 of Eagan. Passed away peacefully August 23 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents Paul & Carrie Bakken. Survived by loving husband David "Dj"; daughter Leigh; siblings Ruth Bakken & Tim (Pam) Bakken; nephew Luke Bakken, nieces Nina & Heather Colsrud; mother-in-law Gloria Knutesen; sister-in-law Sharia (Mike) Colsrud; brother-in-law Mark Johnson. Funeral service 11 am...

Brian Tigue

Brian Tigue

Aug 20, 2011

TIGUE, Brian "Butch" Age 69 of Blaine, MN. Beloved husband, proud father, devoted friend. After fighting a courageous battle against multiple cancers diagnosed May 23, 2011, Brian passed away with dignity and peace at home on Saturday, August 20th. Many thanks to Fairview Hospice Services for helping Brian with a dignified passing in his home with those who loved him....