Obituaries
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...
James Peterson
Jul 19, 2011
Age 61 of Blaine. On July 19 after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Preceded in death by parents Leonard & Glennis, Carol Peterson (mother of his son). Survived by son James (Colleen); grandchildren Jimmy, Jr., Arlene, Jamie Rose Peterson & Wes Giddings; brother Larry; sisters Karen (Don) Weaver & Julie (Mark) Vanderbloomer; significant other Lori Schintgen. Many other family...
Vivian Bratt
Jul 18, 2011
Age 83 of New Brighton passed away peacefully after a long courageous struggle with Alzheimer's on July 18 2011. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Don; son David (Sherri); daughter Christine; grandchildren Ryan, Tori, Eric (Mia); brother Philip (Barb); sister Beatrice (Jerry); nieces, nephews & other relatives and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt &...
Zdenka Kisch
Jul 16, 2011
age 95 of St. Anthony. Preceded in death by Husband Hilding, 3 brothers and 1 sister; Survived by sons, Eugene (Esther), Robert (Evie) & Frank (Toni) Kisch; sister, Adeline LeTourneau, also 7 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral Service Saturday July 23, 2011 11 AM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE. Family will...
Phyllis Bird
Jul 15, 2011
Age 85, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Christine Dean. Survived by daughters, Cheryl Culp (James), Christine Young (David) and Carrie Zieroth (David); grandchildren, Daniel, David, Elizabeth, Taylor, Bailey and Amber; brother, Roland Dean; sister Pat Carlson; many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Thursday July 21, 2011 4 PM at Miller Fridley Funeral Home,...
Frances Anderson
Jul 14, 2011
Age 89, of Fridley, MN died peacefully on July 14, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, John. She will be deeply missed by daughter Laurie Anderson-Holt, sons John and Jim, son-in-law Randy Holt, daughters-in-law Sue and Cindy, grandchildren Britt Anderson, Alexandra Holt, John Holt, Cori Anderson, Sam Anderson, and Sydney Holt, sister Ann Schultz, many family members in MI,...
Robert Hanson
Jul 14, 2011
Hanson, Robert F. age 74 of Coon Rapids, died July 14th, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Proud member of the 101st airborne Division, US Army. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd & Ruby Hanson; brother, Ron Hanson; sister, Mary Salander; granddaughter, Emily Hanson. Survived by loving wife, Marilyn; son, Roy (Margaret) Hanson; daughter, Christine (Kevin) Pufall; sisters, Geraldine...
Mary Ziegler
Jul 11, 2011
Age 55 of Fridley. Mary Beth passed away July 11, 2011 and has at long last been released from the joys and sorrows of this life, having so faithfully fulfilled her calling as a servant of her heavenly Father and of Christ Jesus her loving Savior. Mary Beth Smith was born at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, to Doug and Dolores...
Julia Johnson
Jul 7, 2011
Julia was born July 4th, 1914 in the family farm house near Rice Lake, Wisconsin, delivered by her father, Freeman Ritter. She was one of four children, sisters Lillian, Mayme and brother Edward. Julia enjoyed being outside and one thing she liked to do was play in the haymow, jumping down in the hay. She was taught the value of...
Rev. Gary Galchutt
Jul 5, 2011
The Rev. Gerhard (Gary) Carl Galchutt, STM, went home to be with Jesus, his Savior, on July 5, 2011. Born May 14, 1933 in Zion Lutheran parsonage of Green Isle-Arlington, MN, he was baptized at Zion on May 28, 1933. He attended Concordia College St. Paul and Concordia Seminary St. Louis highlighted by a year at Oberursel Lutheran Seminary in...
William Stevens
Jul 3, 2011
Stevens, William F. "Bill" age 72 of Fridley. Survived by loving wife, Nila; son, Andrew; brother, John (Agnes); many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way NE, Fridley. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, Memorials preferred. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel (763) 571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Redeemer...
Russell Welton
Jul 1, 2011
Age 84 of Spring Lake Park. Passed away peacefully on July 1 surrounded by his loving family. Longtime employee of Minnegasco where he retired after many years of service. Russ was a WWII US Navy veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting & fishing. Preceded in death by loving wife Lorrie in 1994, after 47 years of marriage....
Mary Leisure
Jun 30, 2011
Leisure, Mary Lee Age 72 of Blaine, passed away June 30, 2011. Survived by sons, Patrick (Jolene), Michael (Kelly) and Timothy (Angie); grandson, Patrick Jr.; sister, Roxann Gurske (Al); niece, Lori (Jim) Otto and Mary's best friend, Ron Bourgeois; Memorial service Friday, 3PM with a visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley. Memorials preferred...
James Hammar
Jun 29, 2011
A loving husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with the lord on June 29 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 64 years old. Mr. Hammar was loved and amired by his family: his wife Patrice Helen (Guston) Hammar of 38 year; son John Hammar and his wife Shannon, and their children Genevieve and Everett; son James...
Donovan Winge
Jun 25, 2011
Age 75 of Blaine. Passed away peacefully at home on June 25 after a courageous battle with cancer. He proudly served during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by son Scott & parents Harry & Stella Winge. Survived by wife MaryAnn; children Lori (Jeff) Rogers, Karen (Dave) Super; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister Jan (Don)...
Wallace Murset
Jun 25, 2011
Murset, Wallace M. age 87, of Mounds View. Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine and sister, Phyllis Whitcom. Survived by children, Raquel (Ramil) Gabriel and Mike (Jennifer) Murset; grandchildren, Abigail and Ramil Jr. Gabriel, Tyler and Cayetana Murset. Memorial service Thursday 2 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Miller Funeral...
Marvin Mueller
Jun 24, 2011
Mueller, Marvin H. age 88, of Faribault. Passed away June 24, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy; and brother, Leroy. Marv had a 40 year career in hospitals, retiring from Fairview Hospitals and proudly served his country in WWII in the US Navy. Survived by wife, Janet; children, Dan (Carol) and Jeff (Tammy);...


