Obituaries

Lois Erickson

Lois Erickson

Jan 16, 2012

Erickson, Lois V., age 87 of Fridley. Survived by husband, Willis (Bill); children, Curt (Liz), Steve (Laurie), Craig (Deb) & Scott. Grandchildren, Trent (Jaimi), Amber (Brent) & Amy (Zach); great grandchildren, Everett & Abigail; brother, James (Sally) Norgren. Miller Funeral Home, Fridley Chapel (763)571-1300 Visitation St. Philips Lutheran 6180 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, January 23, 2012 10:00...

Dean Anderson

Dean Anderson

Jan 15, 2012

Anderson, Dean L. age 84 of Blaine. Preceded in death by sons, Danny and Daryl; sisters, Alby Myren, Myrtiz LaSota, and Joyce Sparre; brothers, Bud, Emory and Kenneth. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Donna; daughters, Deanna (Tom) Pugh, Darla (Dave) Skoglund; grandchildren, Sean, Alisha, Nick, Josh, and Brianna; brother, Johnny (Verian) Anderson; sister-in-law, Norma Anderson. Visitation 5-8 PM...

Lloyd Dawson

Lloyd Dawson

Jan 14, 2012

Age 86 of Mounds View. Passed away Jan. 14 surrounded by the love of his family. Lloyd Dawson was born on December 28th, 1925 on a small farm outside of Parkers Prairie Minnesota. He was raised on the farm along with four brothers and one sister. He graduated from high school and then met and fell in love with Gladys...

Benedict Brennan

Benedict Brennan

Jan 11, 2012

Brennan, Benedict "Gardy" age 85, of New Hope (formerly of Brooklyn Park). Preceded in death by Jeanine & Marlyce. Survived by Children, Joey (Mary), Lynne Lloyd, Kathy (Rob) Anderson, Peggy (Bob) Golembeck, Larry (Monica); 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren; sister, Maggie Danaher. Funeral Service Friday, 11 AM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE. Fridley, with visitation one...

Mary Krusell

Mary Krusell

Jan 8, 2012

Krusell, Mary "Connie" age 86 of Coon Rapids. Peacefully passed away on January 8 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband, Merlin, grandson Matthew, great grandson Michael. Survived by children, Mary Ellen (Michael) Durcan, Kathy (Todd) Retzer, Constance (Greg) Taminosian, Daniel (Georgia), James (Christine), Karen (Tim) Ray; brother, Dan Donovan; sister, Angeline Kucera; also 13 grandchildren, 10 great...

Gary Deck

Gary Deck

Jan 8, 2012

Deck, Gary W., age 68 of Blaine, fomerly of St. Paul, MN. Gary was a loving father and husband who went to to be with the Lord on January 8, 2012. He died peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Susan Deck; his daughter's: Kelly Waterhouse, Amy Deck and Sara Barney; stepson, Steven Wright; two sons-in-law:...

Geneva Duffy

Geneva Duffy

Jan 6, 2012

Duffy, Geneva of Fridley. Died of pneumonia at the age of 91. Preceded in death by husband, Earl; son, Tim; daughter-in-law, Mikki; brother, Clifford; sister, Bea. Survived by children, Pat (Patrick) Foell, Kay Duffy, Michael (Ann), James, Thomas (Liz), Mary (Pete Smith), John (Amy); adopted daughter, Kathy Toner; special friend, Jack Owens; grandchildren, Sean, Dary, Daniel, Lyn, Steven, Meghann, Michael,...

Donald Orvis, Jr

Donald Orvis, Jr

Jan 2, 2012

Orvis, Donald Eugene Jr. age 50 of Fridley, (formerly of Mpls). Survived by wife, Jean; sons, Troy Parrow (Stacy), Donald III, Louis ; daughters, Jennifer, Jackie & Emily; also 8 grandchildren, 6 brothers & 5 sisters. Memorial service Sat. 2 PM, Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE. with a visitation one hour prior to service. Memorial preferred. Miller Funeral...

Leo Anderson

Leo Anderson

Jan 2, 2012

Age 87 of Fridley & Madeline Island, WI. Passed away Jan. 2. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, brothers James & Robert, sister Ethel. Survived by children Gail, Janice, Nancy (Ed) Novak & Steve (Lisa); grandchildren Olivia, Ellen, Elizabeth, Laura, Eddie, Tanner & Elle; siblings Evy, Flora, Lorraine & Warren; Many nieces & nephews. Leo was a graduate of...

Mary Hanten

Mary Hanten

Jan 1, 2012

Pat, age 77, formerly of New Brighton and Eden Prairie, died January 1st, 2012 in Walker, Minnesota. She spent her last year with her children and grandchildren spending time at the lake, and died surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Anne Woodhouse of Detroit Lakes, and Nick Hanten, husband of forty-one years. Survived by children,...

Charles Hoberg

Charles Hoberg

Jan 1, 2012

Hoberg, Charles L. age 80, of Fridley. Preceded in death by son, Brian and sister, Joane. Survived by wife, Arlene; sons, Scott (Sandy), Mike, Brad (Julie) & Pat; sister, Jeanette Lund; also 5 grandchildren & 1 great granddaughter. Memorial Service Friday, 10 AM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE. Visitation Thursday, 6-8 PM. Miller Funeral Home, Fridley...

Melvin Eells

Melvin Eells

Dec 29, 2011

Eells, Melvin S. "Mr. Fantastic" Age 79 of Fridley. Passed away December 29 at home. Preceded in death by father Nelson; mother Fannie; sister Ruth; brother Howard & brother-in-law Harold. Survived by wife Bonnie; children Nelson & Tena (Danny) Meyer; grandsons Wyatt & Ethan;sister Marion Toven and by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial service 11am Wednesday at St....

Randy Rogne

Randy Rogne

Dec 28, 2011

Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Thursday, January 5, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Thursday, January 5, 2012 12:00 PM

Caroline Johnson

Caroline Johnson

Dec 25, 2011

Johnson, Caroline A. age 71, of East Bethel. Preceded in death by husband, Gary, Sr.; granddaughter, June Marie Bunnis. Survived by children, Valerie (Mike) Bunnis, Cindy (Bill) Daas, Gary Jr. (Kris); grandchildren, Aaron Bunnis and MaKayla Johnson, Brandon Daas; brothers, Dennis (Deb) Johnson and Curt (Sharon) Johnson. Celebration of life at a later date. Notices will be sent. On-line condolences...

Jerry Solon

Jerry Solon

Dec 24, 2011

Solon, Jerry A. age 78 of Golden Valley. Previous owner of SOS Office Equipment, CFP, part-time at Brookview Golf Course. Preceded in death by sisters, Rosemary and Dorothy; brother, Tom. Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Marcia; sons, David (Jennifer), Daniel (Melissa); grandchildren, Lindsay, Adam, Jacklyn and Kevin; sister, Pat Sogard. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday at Miller Funeral Home,...

David Lundstrom

David Lundstrom

Dec 21, 2011

Lundstrom, David Lee Age 74, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 21. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Barbara (nee Gravel), and his three children: Lori Lundstrom of NE MPLS (Eric Pierson); Timothy Lundstrom of New Brighton; and Paula Lundstrom of Columbia Heights. He was the...

Genevieve Buechler

Genevieve Buechler

Dec 19, 2011

Age 94 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 19. Preceded in death by her husband, Gene; & son, Eugene; Lovingly survived by daughter-in-law, Pat Shermoen; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Hoge; also by many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Funeral service 11am Thursday in the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE,...

Lester Chies

Lester Chies

Dec 17, 2011

Chies Lester age 79, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Ellana (Mitch) Cook and Janet (Scott) Langner; 4 grandchildren, Dalton, Mason, Isabel and Amelia. Preceded in death by his 10 brothers and sisters. Longest surviving member of the Chies family and proud of it. Loved by many and will be missed....

Barbara Stixrud

Barbara Stixrud

Dec 13, 2011

Stixrud, Barbara Ann. age 51, of St. Francis. Preceded in death by mother, Rose. Survived by loving husband, Robert; son, Robert IV (Julie); daughter, Robin Stixrud; father, James Bates; granddaughter, Renee; sisters, Linda (Rod) Kent, Deb Schwartzwald; brother, Jim Bates. Funeral service Mon. 12 PM at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE, Columbia Heights with visitation two hours...

Gerald Drinnin

Gerald Drinnin

Dec 12, 2011

Gerald Leslie Drinnin was born July 27, 1939 in Toulon Township, Illinois, the son of Lawrence and Violet (Banks) Drinnin. Gerald passed away December 12, 2011. He was an eccentric individual, who lived a hard but full life. His friends in Minneapolis, Charlie and Lee called him the "Professor", They will miss him greatly. He was preceded in death by...