Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
LaVern Isaacson
Aug 15, 2011
87 of Fridley. On August 15. Preceded in death by her husband Paul. Survived by children Mark, Karen & Dan; granddaughter Tristyn Isaacson. Funeral service 11 am Thursday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way, Fridley. Visitation Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm in the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley & 1 hour prior to the service...
Edward Johnson
Aug 15, 2011
Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, August 19, 2011 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, August 19, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Genevieve Rasmussen
Aug 13, 2011
Genevieve Irene Rasmussen was born on September 2, 1930 to James and Mae Peterson at home in Starkweather, North Dakota. She had one older brother, Don. When she was five the family moved to Langdon, North Dakota, and then to Belgrade, Minnesota, where she graduated from Hamline University. While there she met Jim Rasmussen who attended Augsburg College. They were...
Betty Schmedeke
Aug 11, 2011
Age 82 of Ramsey. Passed away peacefully on August 11 in Creekside Assisted Living in Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by her parents, husband David, 5 brothers & 4 sisters. Survived by daughter Mona (Randy) Knorr; granddaughters Cheri (Matt) Hoffman, Casie (Brandon) Sample & Candi Bittis; great grandchildren Rossell & Brooklynn Sample; brother Eldon Harmon; also by many nieces, nephews...
Grace Burmis
Aug 9, 2011
Burmis, Grace B. age 78, of Fridley. Preceded in death by mother, Della; brother, Loren Langham; grandson, Adam Burmis. Survived by loving husband of 60 years, Chester (Chet), Sr,; sons, Christopher (Mary) and Chester Jr. (Barb); grandchildren, Christopher Jr. (Tyanna) and Jennifer (Matt). Also 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services Sat. 11AM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE with...
Betty Anderson
Aug 4, 2011
Anderson, Betty B. of Fridley, born and raised in Dassel, MN. Went home to be with Jesus on August 4th, 2011 at the age of 78 with her family at her side. Betty was born June 20th, 1933, in Dassel, Minnesota to Roy and Ethel Bollman. Growing up her older brother Donald who still calls Dassel home. Some of Betty's...
Ervin Henry
Jul 31, 2011
Don Henry Beloved Husband, Father and Grandpa. A United States Army Veteran, age 80 of Fridley, passed away after injuries sustained in a car accident July 31. Preceded in death by his wife Ginny, parents and one brother. Don was known for his service work with Tamarisk hospice care, his church, Knights of Columbus, and Stevens Ministries. Don loved to...
Lester Schwartz
Jul 31, 2011
Schwartz, Lester G., age 89 of Plymouth. Graduated of Columbia Heights High School. State Farm agent for 44 years. WWII US Marine Corp. veteran. Director of The Salem String Band. Survived by wife, Jeanette; daughter Jill; sons Gary, Denny, & Tim (Carla); grandaughters, Sherstin & Lara (Steve). Nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thrusday 2 PM at Salem Covenant Church, Silver...
Michael Gustafson
Jul 30, 2011
Michael James Gustafson 73 went home to be with Jesus July 30, 2011. A devoted family man, Mike is survived by his wife Dorothy and their three children, Scott, Carla and Kurt; and four grandchildren, Amber, Adam, Jake and Dylan. Mike was born September 29, 1937 to parents Carl and Lilly Gustafson. He is preceded in Death by his brother...
Lillian Bursch
Jul 26, 2011
Lillian was born on January 26, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota, to Lewie and Mabel Holmstrom. She was the second of five children. She had 3 sisters, Dorine, Ardell, and Muriel; and one brother named Donald. From early on, a diligent work ethic was instilled in the children to provide for themselves. The family was very poor; and after 12 years...
Thelma Schendel
Jul 22, 2011
Schendel, Thelma M. age 84 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Bud; brother, Vernon Peterson. Survived by daughters, Kathi (Tony) Sarsland, Marsha (Steve) Molin, Terri Schendel, Shelby (Mike) Kroona; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Veryl (Joyce) Peterson, Louie Peterson, Norm (Alene) Peterson; many church family and friends. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM with visitation one...
Mary Davis
Jul 22, 2011
Davis (nee Donahue) Mary M., age 70 of Eden Prairie. Passed away July 22, 2011. She was much loved by family, wonderful friends, her cats and most recently, caregivers. "Mairz" was an independent and strong spirit, who rode motor scooters, saved family history and places and wanted happiness for her family. She meant it when she said "I love you"...
Judith Anderson
Jul 21, 2011
It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to Judy Kay Anderson age 68 of Brooklyn Center after a long battle with Lupus. Survived by a loving husband, Ron; daughter, Sarah (Eric) Hjelmberg; son, David, (Amy) Anderson; grandchildren, Zach, Nate, Eric (Bud) and Anna; sister, Karen Shannon; brother, Don (Barb) Rosell; nieces, nephews and so many friends. Judy adored...


