Obituaries
Kara McClelland
May 15, 2010
Kara Mia McClelland age 37. Died unexpectedly on May 15, 2010. Survived by her husband Tony; daughters Cecelia, Kyla, Anneka & Alayna; parents Kenneth (LeaAnn) & June; brother Matthew; many other relatives & friends. Kara was a loving wife, devoted mother, adored daughter, and faithful friend. If she loved you and you were hers, whether family or friend, you were...
Diane Pengra
May 14, 2010
Pengra, Diane Lynn age 58 of Blaine. Services Pending. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel (763) 571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com
Richard Gallarane
May 14, 2010
Gallarane, Richard A. "Rick" age 80, of Fridley, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, May 14, 2010. Born in Methuen, MA to Leo and Beatrice and served in the U.S. Navy 1950-54. After discharge, he moved to Minn. and worked as a truck mechanic for Mack Trucks for several years, and in Kenworth Truck Sales at Rihm...
Justin Butler
May 14, 2010
Butler, Justin Luke "Lug" A fiercely loyal friend, rapper, brother and son passed away at 9:58 am, May 14 from complications related to leukemia treatment. Born 7/9/85 in Minneapolis to parents Richard and Sharon Butler, Lug had battled the illness bravely for the past three years; at the time of death, he was cancer free, but succumbed to infection. A...
Therissa Olsen
May 13, 2010
Olsen, Therissa P. age 80, of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, Fred; daughter, Nancy Olsen. Survived by children, Thomas (Colleen), Judy Lindfors (Rick Johnson), Janet (Jeff) Hendrickson; 10 grandchiildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean and Patti. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 AM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation 5-7 PM Monday. Interment Hillside Cemetery. In lieu...
Richard Gallagher
May 12, 2010
Gallagher, Richard T. "Dick" age 88, of Ham Lake. Dick passed away at home May 12, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine of 56 years; daughter-in-law, Dianne Zdon; his 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Dick is survived by his children, Kathy Lund, Rick, Becky (Rich) Gersdorf, Deb, Bonnie (Terry Anderson), Laurie (Terry) Babcock;...
Douglas Driggs
May 10, 2010
Age 66, of Spring Lake Park. Will be missed by family and friends. Celebration of Doug's Life Wednesday from 4-8pm in the Miller Funeral Home.
Michael McPhillips
May 5, 2010
Michael B. McPhillips,age 69, of Fridley,passed away on Wednesday May 5, 2010. Preceded in death by mother Florence Tanum Rathbun, father John Richard McPhillips, step-father E.A. Bud Rathbun and a brother David McPhillips. Survived by his wife Darlene F. "Dolly" McPhillips; daughter Kristi Kay Paplow; son Anthony "Tony" Shawn B. (Sally) McPhillips; 6 grandchildren Megan, Savanah, Ashton, Lindsay, Sam &...
Boyd Maine
May 4, 2010
Boyd A. Maine, age 72, of Fridley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Born Sept. 5, 1937 in Pequot Lakes, Cass Co. the son of Elnora Laura & Hiram Ellsworth Maine. He graduated from Pine River High School in 1955. Boyd married Adelia Ann Cole on Feb. 14, 1959. Boyd worked at...
Deborah Chandler)
May 4, 2010
Goodman, (Nee Chandler) Deborah M. age 62 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Jerry & Peggy Chandler; brother, Michael Chandler. Survived by loving and dedicated husband and riding partner, Roger; siblings, Judy Johnson, Gerald (Shirley) Chandler, Tim (Pam) Chandler, twin brother, Donald (Nancy) Chandler, Colleen Kane; sister-in-law, Cheryl Chandler; many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and devoted feline...
Clarence Larson
May 3, 2010
Clarence E. Larson, "Jr.", Age 80, of New Brighton formerly of Spring Lake Park. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 3, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents & a sister. Survived by his wife of 51 years Viva; children Daniel, Sandra (Rick( Ward, Catherine (John) Hilgers, Chris & Craig; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; siblings Joyce (Ted)...
Gary Shoberg
May 1, 2010
Shoberg, Gary Charles "Butch" of Fridley passed away on May 1, 2010 at the age of 65. Preceded in death by infant son, Steven Michael. Greatly missed by wife, Kerry, sons, Gary Jr of Spring Lake Park, Greg (Lynne) of Yankton, SD and grandchildren, Natalie, Anna and Jonathan, brother Rod (Sara) of Minnetonka. Family service pending. Interment Fort Snelling. Miller...
Jay McCauley
Apr 29, 2010
McCauley, Jay P. age 66 of Blaine. Survived by son, Troy; brother, Tom (Marion); sister, Joan (Darrell) Jones; sister-in-law, Connie; former wife, Marilyn; nieces, nephews and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10AM with visitation 1 hour prior at the Church of St. Timothy, 707 89th Ave NE, Blaine. Private interment. He will be sadly missed by everyone. Miller...
Gerald Gorecki
Apr 22, 2010
Gerald John Gorecki, age 73 passed away at home in Fridley after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday April 22, 2010. Gerald was born on 11/07/1936 along with his twin brother Harold to the parents of Anna and Frank Gorecki. He grew up in Sauk Rapids and graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1954 where he was...
Howard Wallin
Apr 17, 2010
Wallin, Howard M. age 91, of Blaine, Air Force combat veteran of WWII and Korea, 40 year career at Lyle Signs. Preceded in death by brother, Stanley. Survived by wife of 59 years, Dorothy; sons, Donn, Jay and Jerome; grandchildren, Jody, Abby, Aspen and Gavin; brother, Donald. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Christ Lutheran...
Edmund Voltin
Apr 16, 2010
Voltin, Edmund N. age 91, of Mounds View. Attended high school in Pierz, MN, worked at Suprise Lake CCC Camp, WWII US Army Air Force veteran, worked in construction and retired from the Mounds View School District in 1983. Preceded in death by wife, Helen and brother, Frank. Survived by children, Gary (Janie), Judy (Dennis) Herbst, Bonnie (Tom) Hagel, Larry...
Earl Wiese
Apr 16, 2010
Preceded in death by father Carl, mother Ora & brother Lloyd. Survived by wife of 63 years Elaine (nee Johnson); four daughters Kathleen (Jack) Leer, Barbara Wiese, Carol (Carol Willow) Wiese & Gail (Rick) Wagner; 7 grandchildren & 3 great granddaughters; sisters Margaret Cooley, May Bordwell, Bernice McAleese & Shirley Rydell; Also by nieces, nephews & dear friends. Earl was...
Margaret Raymond
Apr 15, 2010
Raymond, Margaret Ann age 83, of Mpls. Born in Chaska. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and nurse. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd; parents; brother and sister. Survived by son, David (Denise) daughters, Cathy (Chris), Judy (Mark); grandchildren, Anthony, Jonathan, Chad, Kay (Mike), Amy, Anne (Jeff), Paul, Mary, Jill (Ryan); 3 brothers and...
DeWayne Knobbe
Apr 12, 2010
Knobbe, DeWayne J. age 67, of Blaine. Preceded in death by son, Brian; parents, Vernal and Dorothy. Survived by sons, Wayne (Julie), Todd (Tammy); granddaughter, Madeline; significant other of 18 years, Linda Peterson; brothers, Kenny (Karen), LaVern (Joyce); sisters, Doris (Gene) Crump, Patty (Lee) Langer. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10 AM at the Church of St. Timothy, 707 89th...
Jonathan Halverson
Apr 11, 2010
Halverson, Jonathan Christian of Fridley, MN died suddenly on April 11, 2010 at the age of 21. He is survived by father and stepmother, Chris and Michelle Halverson; his mother, Lisa Halverson; half-sister, Chaslynne; grandparents, Mary and Duane Halverson, Jim and Maggie Marino; uncle and aunt, Nick and Jeanine Halverson; cousin, Audrey; girlfriend, Emily Anderson; great-grandmothers, Elizabeth Fisher and Mary...