Obituaries

Apr 13, 2011

Chester Henry "Chet" Beck, age 94, of Columbia Heights, passed away April 13, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Elrene; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Survived by daughters, Sandra (Jerry) Svee, Dianne (Wayne) Tauer; sons, Gregory (Peggy), Jeffrey (Andrea); 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday with visitation one hour prior at...

Apr 13, 2011

Kenneth E. Palmer, age 84 of Fridley passed away peacefully April 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by parents Eldridge & Lucille Palmer, sister Carol, brother Bill, step-son Neal & grandson Craig. Survived by loving wife Nancy; children Linda (Bill) Stotts, Micheal, Kathy (Pete) Majeski, Cindy Cincoski, James, Tom, Richard (Veronica), Theresa Rongstad & Jeff (Katy). Also by step-children...

Apr 9, 2011

Dorothy Ann Roos, age 80, formerly of New Brighton, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 9, 2011 due to complications from a stroke. Preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Walter and son-in-law, Keith Thill. Survived by her beloved husband, John of 61 years; children, Linda Thill, Carol, John and Jeanne (John) Ness; and grandsons, Erik,...

Apr 9, 2011

Murray Harrison O'Dell, Age 87 of Minneapolis. Passed away on April 9, 2011 of natural causes. Preceded in death by his wife Lois, mother Clara & son Jeffrey. Survived by daughter Jolene (Rick), sons Jarvis & Jeff; grandson Justin; Step-children Barb & 2 children, Bill (Carol) & 3 children, Robin (Mark) & 5 children & special pets Pebbles & Bam...

Apr 8, 2011

Timothy James Rotz, Age 48 of Plymouth. Passed away on April 8, in his residence surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his father Kenneth. Survived by wife Victoria; son Jacob; step-son Timothy Senft; mother Betsy Marcavitch; sister Beth Mattern. Memorial service 11 am Wednesday in Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Dr., Mounds View. Memorials may be sent...

Apr 7, 2011

Orville Ingeman Teigen passed away peacefully on April 7, 2011 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Orville Ingeman Teigen was born in Mondovi, Wisconsin on January 21, 1923 to Martin and Tilda (Quall) Teigen. On his 20th birthday he left his family to serve in the United States Army. When he returned from World War II, he met...

Apr 5, 2011

Frank F. Owata passed away early Monday, April 5, 2011 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be 10 am Thursday in the Woodcrest Baptist Church, 6875 University Avenue NE, Fridley. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at church. Interment in Fort Snellling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Service Woodcrest Baptist Church 6875 University Avenue...

Apr 5, 2011

Frank passed away early Monday, April 5, 2011 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be 10 am Thursday in the Woodcrest Baptist Church, 6875 University Avenue NE, Fridley. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at church. Interment in Fort Snellling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Mar 31, 2011

Nick, Neil P. age 69, of Fridley. Survived by daughter, Heather; 5 siblings; and 2 nephews. Private services. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300

Mar 28, 2011

Age 64 of Fridley. Born in St. James, MN on March 5, 1947. Passed away at her home on March 28, 2011, surrounded by her husband of 37 years, Steve, her loving children and grandchildren, of whom she was incredibly proud. Karen is preceded in death by her parents and sister. She is survived by daughter, Michelle (David) Drangeid and...

Mar 21, 2011

Lauris Echo Englund

Lauris was born September 25, 1919 in East Grand Forks, MN to Adelma and John Harrison. She remained in the Karlstad area through childhood. She was preceded in death by husband, parents, and 7 siblings.

On October 12, 1939, Lauris wed Elmer Englund, her partner of nearly 60 years in Thief River,...

Mar 20, 2011

Age 77 of Fridley, On March 20, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents Merle & Edna; sister Helen. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend. Survived by wife Connie; sons Randall (Theresa) & Raymond; grandson Rich; siblings Dorothy (George) Janich, John (Elaine) & Alan, Jim (Colleen); by a niece, nephews & friends. Funeral service 12 noon...

Mar 17, 2011

Robinson, Trevor Vance Trevor was born on March 13, 1992 in Tucson, Arizona. He died much too young, on March 17, 2011 at Unity Hospital in Fridley, Minnesota. A former student at Blaine High School and Spring Lake Park High School, Trevor attended Anoka-Ramsey Community College and worked part-time at Aveda Corporation in Blaine, Minnesota. Adored and loved by so...

Mar 16, 2011

Gilbertson, Jean A. age 83, of Spring Lake Park, passed peacefully on March 16, 2011, surrounded by her family who will miss her very much. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Hazel Holt; husband, Paul M.; brother, Douglas Holt; and grandson, Steven Gilbertson. Survived by sons, Paul L. (Betty), William (Elizabeth); daughters, Kathryn (Robert) Nye and Susan Gilbertson; 7...

Mar 16, 2011

Alice M. Gerard, age 87 of Fridley, passed away surrounded by her family on March 16, 2011, on h er 87th birthday. Preceded in death by husband, John, parents, sister and brother. Survived by sons, John (Karolyn), Frank (Kathy), Steven (Brenda), Richard (Beth); daughter, Mary (Mark) Sandberg; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Kalmes. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 11:00AM...

Mar 14, 2011

Virgil F. Haugen was born on May 15, 1929, in Fosston Minnesota. He graduated from Fosston High School in 1947, and worked for a short time with his father in the family owned machine shop in Fosston. In 1950, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve his country. He completed his basic training at Great Lakes Training Center north...

Mar 13, 2011

Private by family.

Mar 12, 2011

Schwoch, Charles E. age 82 of Lexington, MN, recently residing in Foley, MN, passed away peacefully March 12, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife, parents, 2 sisters, brother and son-in-law. He was active in Boy Scouts for over 50 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his children, Kathy Lahti, Colleen (Craig)...

Mar 11, 2011

Hardy, Brian Lee age 67, of Fridley. Survived by loving wife, Sharon; sons, Adam (Cindy), Corey and Douglas; sister, Barbara Alverson, Boise, ID.; Also 4 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren. Memorial Service Friday, 1 PM at Miller Funeral Home, Fridley Chapel, 6210 NE HWY. 65. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

Mar 10, 2011

Doyle, Lewis O. "Louie" age 93 of Fridley. Went home to the Lord on March 10, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Julia and Henry Doyle; 6 brothers; and 3 sisters. Survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Shirley; children, Rita (Stan) Zdon, Connie (James) Busse, David (Paula), Danny (Linda), Becky (Bill) Pancake, and Tim (Anna); 15 grandchildren; 18...