Obituaries

Aug 22, 2010

Age 84. Passed away on August 22, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents Ann & Vic Christensen; Survived by wife of 60 years, LaVonne; sons Jeff (Valerie) & David (Yvette); grandchildren Breanna (Joshua) Johnson, Madison, Tayler, Landon & Danyell; aunt Martha Rixmann; many other family & friends who knew and loved him. Funeral service 11 am Friday, August 27...

Aug 20, 2010

Gregor David L. age 63 of Blaine. Died peacefully at home on August 20, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy; step-mother, Rose; father, Merill; sister, Sharon (Ratzel); and brothers, Rick and Robert. Survived by loving family; wife, Sherry (Bachman); sons, Tony (Lori), Tom (Kristina), Charlie (Matt); daughter, Tracy; brother, Bruce (Dolly); and best...

Aug 19, 2010

Tri, Phyllis M. age 77, of Mounds View. Passed away on August 19, 2010. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Bill; brother, Eugene. Survived by sons, Tom (Marge), Jim (Bev), Jerry (Vicki) and John (Diane); grandchildren, Jon (Holly), Erin (Jon) Green, Brian (Lindsey), Beckie, Christie, Andy, Chris, Katie (Luke), and Maria; 3 great-grandchildren; Hannah & Jason Tri and Olivia Green;...

Aug 18, 2010

Asp, Doris A. age 86 of Coon Rapids. Passed away on August 18, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Marv; sister, Mabel Holmberg; brother, Eugene Almquist. Survived by daughters, Judy (Scott) Johnson and Nancy Asp; grandchildren, Bret, Lauren, Kayla, Mara, Micah, Cristian, Annie, Elllie; sisters, Amy Paulsen and Betty Anderson; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Saturday, Aug....

Aug 18, 2010

Age 42. Passed away suddenly on August 18, 2010. He is survived by wife Tammy (Lennox) Kathman; mother & father Gary & Katherine Kathman; aunt Rose Wierzbicki; brother Brian (Sara); sister LeAnn Kathman. Also by nieces & nephews Tanya, Kayla & Marrisa Bishop, Shayna, Faith & Robert Kathman, Kayla, Madison, Alexis & Allissa Lennox, Kayden & Karter Nagan. Mother-in-law &...

Aug 13, 2010

Olson, Alvin J. "Al" Age 82 of New Brighton. Died peacefully at home on August 13 surrounded by his loving family. Longtime employee of Scott-Atwater and Capital Gears. Preceded in death by his parents John & Luella; sisters Marilyn & Norma. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years Lavina; sons Wayne (Sally) & Gordon (Judy); grandchildren Lindsey, Matthew, Jack...

Aug 11, 2010

Age 73 of Fridley. Entered Eternal rest on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy; daughters Linda & Lisa (Bill); grandchildren Jamie, Joe, Amanda, Shaina, Natalie & Nate; sisters Barb (Pat) & Bernie; sisters-in-law Barb & Doris; many other nieces, nephews & friends. Mass of Christian Burial...

Aug 11, 2010

Ludgate, Richard D. age 68, of Brooklyn Park. Survived by wife, Patricia; siblings, Kenneth (Cindy) Ludgate, Marilyn (Larry) Gannon, Dan (Nancy) Novack, Sue (Tom) Govoent; mother-in-law, Olive Sorgaard; sisters-in-law, Mona (Ron) Johnson, Linda (Byron) Cushman, Judy Werner; many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation 5-8 PM Friday at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Private family service to follow....

Aug 8, 2010

Funeral service 11AM Monday in the Fridley VFW Post #363, 1040 Osborne Road NE, Fridley.

Aug 7, 2010

Linke, Alfaratta "Mae" age 83, of Anoka, formerly of Mounds View and Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by husband, Rudy; son, Allen; great-grandson, Kaden; brothers, Robert and Howard Vogt. Survived by children, Sharon (Jerry) Kuehn, Jerry (Sharie), Gordon (Erleen), Yvonne (Darrell) Veldkamp; daughter-in-law, Katherine; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Thursday 11 AM with visitation...

Aug 7, 2010

Coats-Johnson, Kathyleen Lou Age 62, of Fridley. Left us unexpectedly on August 8, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, William; and father, Russell. Survived by mother, Violet; children, Jamie, Joseph, Russell, Ricardo; sister, Cindy; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and other friends and family. Kathyleen was well loved and known by many as "Mom". Memorial service Wednesday, 11 AM at...

Aug 2, 2010

Charles Alfred Thayer Sr. "Charlie" Age 77 of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. Passed away on August 2, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Charles Benjamin & Lillian; brothers, Norman, Kenneth, Richard, Robert and Stanley. Survived by wife, Myrtle; daughters, Debra (Jeff) Bednark; Patricia (Jim) Evangelist, Charlene (Duane) Bendt; sons, Charles Jr. (Tammy) and Michael (Angie); grandchildren, Jackie, Jason and Jenna...

Jul 31, 2010

Matusovic, Robert J. age 64 of Andover, passed away July 31, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Betty Lou; and brother, William. Survived by his wife, Val Vargas; his children, Robert, Matthew, Gabriel (Lucille), Lucas (Sarah), and Cianna; his grandchildren, Timothy, Lydia, Avery, Nina, Caidin, Wynter and Thomas; siblings, Karen Fischer, Patty Ronchetto, Carl Jr., Victoria, and...

Jul 31, 2010

Age 70, of Fridley, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Elaine and by his father John Bolich. John was retired after a 37 year career at Sperry Univac/Unisys. Throughout his lifetime he was an avid outdoorsman and member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. He held 2 terms as President of the...

Jul 29, 2010

Lisa Langworthy, age 41, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 29, 2010 at Unity Hospital, Fridley, MN, due to complications with her heart and lungs. Lisa was surrounded by her closest family and friends at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary. Lisa is survived by her father, David (Kathy); brothers, Michael (Jill) &...

Jul 22, 2010

Age 76 of Fridley. Passed away July 22, 2010. Survived by wife Alice May; children Steven, Michelle & Mark; grandchildren Cassandra, Chad & Jeremy; great grandchildren Grace & Grant; 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Funeral service 11am Tuesday in the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation 9:30 until the hour of service. Interment Epiphany Cemetery.

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Jul 21, 2010

Otterholt, Aubrey E. "Gorilla" age 63 of Mpls. Survived by son, Lance; special friend of 16 years, Corinne Childrey; 2 sisters and 1 brother; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday 11 am, with visitation one hour prior at The Wells at 7th St., 627 - 12th Ave. S, Mpls (612) 376-9600. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com...

Jul 19, 2010

Cornelius, Stanley L. age 67 of Blaine. Passed away 7-19-10. Preceded in death by daughter, Robyn Lynn; father, Forrest, sister, Judy. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughter, Kelly (Sam) Schudi; son, Randy; grandchildren; Tiffiny (Steve), Kyle, Tammy and Tracey; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Carter, Austin, Carissa, Hunter, Sage, Melina and Anthony; mother, Evelyn; puppies, Mai Tai and Ming Toy; many other relatives and...

Jul 17, 2010

Hendrickson, Marlene Age 78, of Moundsview, MN passed away on July 17, 2010. Preceded in death by her son, Ronnie. Survived by husband of 58 years, Laurel; sons, Wayne (Geraldine), James (Karen); sister, Elaine (Ken) Petersen; niece, Elsabeth; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grand children; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 22, 11:30 AM...

Jul 17, 2010

Rodenberg, Arnold H. Age 84, of Columbia Heights. Passed away on July 17, 2010. He is together once again with his wife, Arleen with whom he shared 54 years of his life. He is also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by daughters, Roxanne (Tim) Ross and Linda (William) Davis; son, Robert (fiancAC., Kelly Fosso); 7...