Obituaries

Brian Hardy

Brian Hardy

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.

Lewis Doyle

Lewis Doyle

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...

John Malinak

John Malinak

Mar 10, 2011

Malinak, John M. age 53 of Mora, formerly of Fridley. Preceded in death by father, and brother, Mark. Survived by wife, Jaqie; mother, Marge; brothers, Steve (Mary) and David (Becky); stepdaughters, Kelli and Shelli (Kelli); grandsons, Robert and Brandon; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Vigil prayers (Panachyda) Tuesday 6:30 PM, with visitation 1-1/2 hours prior at Miller Funeral...

Ronald Allard

Ronald Allard

Mar 10, 2011

Allard, Ronald E. Age 80 of Fridley, passed away March 10, 2011. Retired Fridley Police Officer. Preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Alice; wife, Dorothy. Survived by children, Mark (Sharon), Linda (Doug) Huspek, Scott (Karen); grandchildren, Ryan, Kale, Steven, Tawny, Matthew, Nicole, Randi, Jeri; great-grandchildren, Leah and Parker; and by loving friend, Elsie Hanscom. Memorial service Thursday, March 17,...

Betty Rittel

Betty Rittel

Mar 9, 2011

Rittel, Betty J. age, 91, of St. Anthony, formerly of Fridley and Portland, Oregon, passed away on March 9th, her 91st birthday. Preceded in death by husband, Richard. Survived by her sister, Virginia Desilets of Burns, Oregon. Graveside service Fort Snelling National Cemetery Wednesday, March 16th at 10:30 am, meet at Lane #6. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com...

Arthur Berg

Arthur Berg

Mar 8, 2011

Arthur was born December 22, 1932 in Rockford Township, Wadena, MN, the son of Oscar and Emma (Fultz) Berg. He passed away on March 8, 2011 at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 17 days. Arthur attended school in Wadena & served in the US Navy from 1952-1956 on the USS Dixie & USS Midway. He worked for...

Richard Walbridge

Richard Walbridge

Mar 5, 2011

Dick (Richard) Patrick Walbridge was born September 14, 1960 to Donald and Betty (Jennison) Walbridge in St. Paul Minnesota. He grew up in Moundsview, MN where he attended Moundview schools, and then graduated from Elk River High School, after moving to Zimmerman, MN with family. After attending college for a brief period, Dick began his beloved career in the cement...

Harley Rasmussen

Harley Rasmussen

Mar 5, 2011

Rasmussen, Harley of Mounds View. Passed away on his 89th A½ birthday, March 5, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife, Marie; parents, Jens and Helga; and granddaughter, Nadine. Survived by son, Tom; daughters, Pat and Carol (Kevin); grandchildren, Travis, Kristy, Michael, and Mark; great-grandchildren; and brother, Henry. Funeral service Wednesday, 11AM at Sunrise United Methodist Church, 2520 Cty Rd...

Dolores Smallwood

Dolores Smallwood

Mar 4, 2011

Smallwood, Dolores A. Age 66, of Fridley, MN passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and her parents. Survived by son, Charles (Tracey) Smallwood; daughter, Mary (Scott) Kalvig; grandchildren, Kyle, Cody, Richard, Brandon and Ryan; sisters, Mary Lindner, Virginia Fillion, Lois "brother" Ed Snyder; as well as many other...

Deuce Dietz

Deuce Dietz

Mar 3, 2011

Dietz, Deuce was taken from us unexpectedly on March 3, 2011. He is survived by his loving parents, Christofer and Mandy; his big brother, Jackson; grandparents, Mark Dietz and Lynette Lisell and Fred Knipe, Francine Long and Mike (Amber) Long; great-grandmothers, Irma, Helene and Joan; great-grandparents, Alice and Don; uncle, Justin Dietz; aunts, Robyn Long, Ariel Hoffman, Wendy Rivas; many...

Sophie Hall

Sophie Hall

Mar 2, 2011

Hall (nee Kramasz), Sophie age 92 years 6 months, of St. Anthony Health Care Center, formerly of Fridley, on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 surrounded by her family. Member of the Church of St. William in Fridley. Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Donald "Bud"; parents, John and Angela Kramasz; brothers, Joe, Louie, Stan, Walt; sisters, Ann, Sr. Severine...

James Glidden

James Glidden

Feb 25, 2011

James "Flip" A. Glidden, age 75 of Fridley, passed away on February 25, 2011. Jim was born August 16, 1935 the son of Douglas and Lorraine (Fischer) Glidden in Winona, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim is survived by his wife Carole; daughters Stephanie (Mike) Chorzempa, Tara (Steve) Cohn, Stacy and Cheryl (Scott) Yokobosky; his grandchildren...

Sharon Stauner

Sharon Stauner

Feb 24, 2011

Age 70 of Mounds View passed away the morning of Feb. 24, 2011. Survived by husband Robert "Bob" and many family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 28, 2011 at 11:00 visitation on hour prior at Miller Funeral Home in Fridley, MN, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE. www.millerfuneralfridley.com (763)571-1300

Gerald Hurley

Gerald Hurley

Feb 24, 2011

Hurley, Gerald G. Age 74 of Mpls. On Feb. 24. Preceded in death by wife, parents, 3 children & 4 siblings. Survived by siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren & friends. *** SERVICE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE *** www.millerfuneralfridley.com (763) 571-1300

George Wojack

George Wojack

Feb 24, 2011

Age 80 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully on February 24, 2011. 38 year employee of Ellerbe-Becket. Preceded in death by his wife Mary & infant son Doug. Survived by his children Greg (Robin), Dave (Shirly), Laurie (Rick) Wolfe, Wayne (Jodie), Gary (Denice), Kim (Allen) Presley; 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren & 1 on the way. Visitation Monday from 4:30 until...

Terrence Poss

Terrence Poss

Feb 22, 2011

Terrence "Terry" Arthur Poss, age 65, of Fridley, MN, left us peacefully after a long illness on February 22, 2011. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia "Pat"; brothers, Larry (Judy) and Dwight; sisters, Joy (Jerry) Speir and Carol (Jody) Tesch; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and two nephews. Memorial Mass Monday, March 14,...

Lyle Carpenter

Lyle Carpenter

Feb 20, 2011

Carpenter, Lyle (Robert) age 76, of Fridley, passed away Feb 20, 2011. Born in Roosevelt MN and preceded in death by parents, Robert and Mae Carpenter; and siblings, Neva (Strnad), Yvonne and Clinton "Carp". Lyle served in the military 1956-58. He taught 8th grade geography and social studies at Columbia Heights starting in 1962 and retiring in 1994. He was...

Alice Lenart

Alice Lenart

Feb 19, 2011

Lenart, Alice Mae (nee Wiemer) age 78 of Mounds View. Survived by husband of 56 years, Stanley Edward; children, Nancy (Jeff) Lemon, Susan (Ron) Schlegel, Gary (Laura) Lenart, John (Lynn) Lenart, Rachel (Dean) Zezulka; 19 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, each one beautiful and perfect in every way. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Abiding Savior Lutheran...

Kenneth Anderson

Kenneth Anderson

Feb 17, 2011

Anderson, Kenneth L. age 72, of East Bethel. Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Violet, Survived by daughters, Stacy and Roxanne; grandson, Caden; special friends, Virginia Hoverson and Dorothy (Brian) Thomas; brother, Richard (Carol); sister, Gladys Anderson; favorite cat, Smokey "Hokey Pokey." Memorial service Wednesday, 6 PM, with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65...

Dale Jorgensen

Dale Jorgensen

Feb 17, 2011

Jorgensen, Dale V. 10/12/1938-2/17/2011 age 72 of Blaine. Preceded in death by wife, Rochelle. Survived by children, Theresa Bongers, Paul (Diane), Michael (Carol) and Allen (Nancy) Jorgensen; grandchildren, Cory, Kayla, Austin, Erin, Lee, Breanna, Kelsey and Jack; brothers, Wayne (Donna) and Lyle (Judy). Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Monday, Feb. 28, 11 AM at the Church of St. Timothy, 707...