Obituaries

May 1, 2011

Born August 22, 1914 passed quietly into our loving Lords arms on May 1 at the age of 96. She grew up on her father's farm south of Hankinson ND where she was born. Baptised October 18, 1914 and Confirmed April 13, 1930 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hankinson, North Dakota. Attended rural school, graduating from Hankinson High School. She later...

Apr 26, 2011

Olson, Vernon C. age 90 of Mounds View. Preceded in death by wife, Marjorie; brother, Glenn. Survived by children, Douglas, Bruce, Carol (Vince) Boe; grandchildren, Jennifer (Dan) Wyatt; Derrek, Aaron, and Dayna Olson; Jackie (Matt) Salo; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlie Weber, many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday 11 AM with vistiation 1 hour prior at the Eagle Brook...

Apr 25, 2011

Age 96 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully April 25. Preceded in death by her husband, Hjalmer & 2 sisters. Survived by daughters Janice Nelson of Isanti & Darlene (Bob) Finnamore; grandchildren Gail (Walt) Edel, Curtis (Colleen) Nelson, Darren (Cindy) Finnamore; 4 great grandchildren . Funeral service 11am Thursday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way NE, Fridley. Visitation 1 hour...

Apr 20, 2011

Passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2011. Preceded in death by his father Charles. Survived by the love of his life, wife Joni; wonderful father & hero to cherished daughters Carlee & Josie; his loving mother Cirila; his loving siblings Jeannette (Gary), Bernadette, Linda (Brad), Charles Jr. (Sandy) & Patricia; many, many family, relatives & friends. Celebration of Love, 11am...

Apr 18, 2011

Vincent S. Dahle, age 83 of Shoreview, formerly of New Brighton, passed away April 18, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. and Mrs. Viggo Dahle and sister, June Biegler. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Anna Marie (Ann); sons, Vance S. (Linda) and Gary C. (Beth) Dahle; grandsons, Vinson, Colin, David and Christopher. Born in Rugby, ND, graduate...

Apr 18, 2011

Gerald H. "Jerry" Sitz, age 74 of Zimmerman, formerly of Fridley, passed away April 18, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, son and granddaughter. Survived by sons, Gene (Terri) and Jerry (April); daughters, Lisa (Perry) Armstrong, and Kari (David) Porter; grandchildren, Brandi, Nicholas, Jennifer, Dale, Cody, Logan, Aaron, Courtney, Isabel and Mackenzie; and many other relatives...

Apr 16, 2011

Harold Melvin Amsrud, age 81 of New Brighton. Born December 10, 1929 in La Crosse, WI – Died April 16, 2011 in Fridley, MN. Preceded in death by parents and siblings, Alvin, Earl and Inez. Survived by wife of 56 years, Donna; son, Kim (Jana), and daughters, Karla (Curt) Henricks, Sandra (Jeff) Carrier; grandchildren, Barrett, Kelly and Evynne; and brother,...

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...