Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
Francis Schommer
Feb 16, 2011
Schommer, Francis X. age 59, of St. Paul, passed away February 16, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister. Survived by wife, Lora; children Scott Schommer, Kevin (Rebekah) Schommer, and Stephanie Schommer; stepdaughter Tonya (Patrick) McColley; stepson Travis and family; granddaughters Samantha and Ashley Schommer, Samantha and Alexandra McColley; several other relatives and friends. Memorial...
Richard Hanlon
Feb 5, 2011
Age 47 of Coon Rapids. On Feb. 5, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by son Christopher; fiancea�(TM) Amy; daughter Shantel; sisters Stacy (Doug) Bier & Kelly. Funeral service Thursday 4 pm in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
Jeffrey Thorstad
Feb 5, 2011
Jeffrey Gorden Thorstad, born May 30, 1959, to Gorden and Betty Thorstad of Morris MN, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids MN at the age of 51. He graduated from Morris High School in Morris MN in 1977. He married Beverly Sue Mills on March 8, 1980 at Morris MN. They have 3...
Wayne Fisher
Feb 5, 2011
Fisher, Wayne L. age 65 of Spring Lake Park died peacefully on February 5, 2011. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dave; son, Scott. Survived by loving wife of 28 years, Beverly; son, Brian; daughter, Denise; stepchildren, Jessica Rafferty, Aris Hagen; grandchildren, Amanda, Brittany, Allison, Brandon and Andrew; brothers, James (Judith), Ken (Janice), Jack (Sharon) Grones; sister, Barbara Victor; special...
Florence Bluhm
Feb 5, 2011
Age 80 of New Brighton passed away Sat. Feb. 5, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters & 3 brothers. Survived by husband Alvin; daughter Laurie (Michael) Holmes; 2 grandchildren Brian & Katherine; sister Matilda Gerding. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Sat at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Avenue NW, New Brighton. Visitation 1...
Byron Ryti
Feb 1, 2011
Ryti, Byron J. A. age 48 of Shoreview left us peacefully February 1, 2011. Preceded in death by dad, Marvin. Survived by mom, Lila; sister, Marikay (Jerry) Ebert; and many friends and loved ones. Byron loved to help whenever the opportunity arose with roofing, mechanics or tree trimming. Funeral service Monday, 11AM at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak...
Lyle Parker
Jan 30, 2011
Parker, Lyle F. age 94 of New Brighton, passed away January 30, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Ursula; sister, Ruby; and grandsons, Leonard and Joseph. Survived by daughters, Joanne (Ted) Featherly, Sandra Chaika; sons, James (Roxanne), David (Carole); sister, Fern Kohler; grandchildren, Robin (Tony) Kirnyczuk, Christine Hart, Todd (Laura) Parker, Tricia Parker, Rick Parker; 6 great grandchildren; 4 great-great...
Laura Hewitt
Jan 30, 2011
Funeral Service 11 am Thursday, February 3, 2011 at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church.
Wesley Kilbo
Jan 26, 2011
Wesley J. Kilbo, age 80 of Minneapolis, passed away January 26, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Bernice, survived by children, Michael (Debbie), David, Bruce, Diana (Philip) Jones, and Daniel; many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday 11:00 AM, February 5, 2011, with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Private interment Sunset Cemetery,...
Kathleen Henson
Jan 25, 2011
Kathleen B. "Kay" Henson, age 84, of Spring Lake Park. October, 20, 1926 - January 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Alonzo "Lonnie" Henson. Survived by son, Richard (Kathy); granddaughters, Jennifer Fischer and Stephanie (Tim) Schusted; great grandchildren, Maxwell and Zachary Schusted; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Wednesday, 11 AM at St. Philipa�(TM)s Lutheran Church, 6180 HWY...
James Jackson
Jan 24, 2011
Jackson, James B. age 78, of Woodbury, formerly of New Brighton. Survived by wife, Ann; sons, Richard (Norma), Randall (Roxanne); grandchildren, Rachelle (Andy) Kath, Renee (Michael) Courtney, Sherri (Jason) Reeves, and Jamie Jackson; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Florence, Jeanette, Helen, and Doris. Funeral service Monday 11 AM at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 6180 Highway 65 Northeast, Fridley. Interment Fort Snelling National...
James McFarlane, Sr
Jan 23, 2011
James was born in Brooten, Minnesota to John and Harriet McFarlane. James Alan McFarlane was one of four children. Having lost his father at age eight, Jim became very close with all of his siblings and helped raise them. His mother then remarried to Harry Mithun and together they had five children, growing their family to eleven. Jim loved playing...
Gerald Gerber
Jan 19, 2011
Gerber, Gerald G. age 85 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully on 1/19/11. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Muriel; and half brother, Lloyd Gerber. Survived by children, Sandy (Dave) Spartz, John Scott Gerber, Paul (Cindy) Gerber, Carol Reitzel (Pat Rozeck), Linda (Dave) Smith; grandchildren, Colleen Kary, Leeann Hiltner, Kate Reitzel, Janet Jimenez, Beth Reitzel, Michael Smith and Jeff Gerber; 7...
Thomas Kelley
Jan 18, 2011
Thomas Hilary Kelley of New Brighton, was born January 19, 1927 and died January 18, 2011, just one day short of his 84th birthday. Preceded in death by his sister, Ethel Stokke and first wife, Marie. Survived by his wife of 27 years, Helen; 6 children, David (Lois) Kelley, Jane (John) Garrity, Bob (Edith) Kelley, Karen Kelley, Bruce (Loraine) Kelley,...
John Warner
Jan 14, 2011
John W. Warner, age 97 of Health and Rehab Care Center, New Brighton passed away on January 14, 2011. Survived by his wife Laura of 75 years; daughter LaVerna & son John; daughter-in-law Rose; loving grandchildren & great grandchildren; the in-laws & relatives. Thanks to all the staff at Health and Rehab Care Center. Funeral service will be held at...


