Obituaries

Joseph Kolasa

Aug 30, 2020

Joseph Gordon Kolasa

36 years old, from Maple Grove, peacefully passed away August 30th 2020 with his family by his side. He is survived by his beloved dog Tucker; father Joseph E. (Lynda); mother Mary; siblings Mallory (Ricky), Samantha (Jeremy), Breanna (Matt), Leah; his niece and nephews, Carter, Ascher, Mackenzie, Colton, and Blake; his grandma Pat and grandpa Noel and many more...

Katherine Stickler

Aug 28, 2020

Katherine Olen Wahlen Ryan Stickler was taken from us at the age of 96 and given to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 28, 2020.  Preceded in death by parents, Walfred and Ella Wahlen; husbands, Milton Ryan and Kenneth Stickler; brothers, Virgil and Russel Wahlen; sister, Lyla Wahlen; children, Milton Jr., Sharon Anderson and James Ryan. Survived...

James Lee

Aug 26, 2020

James Edward Lee

Age 56, Passed away on August 26, 2020.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432.

Opal Boisvert

Aug 21, 2020

Opal Natalie (Collings) Boisvert of Spring Lake Park, passed away August 21, 2020 at the age of 90. The world lost the most wonderful Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend.

Opal, the oldest of 7 was born June 4, 1930 to Robert and Esther (Parker) Collings.  She married Edward...

Jay Fischer

Aug 20, 2020

Fischer, Jay (Fish)

Age 49 of Fridley passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 surrounded by family. Survived by wife of 30 years, Jennifer; sons, Cody and Kyle; mother, Sharon DeMott Fischer; brothers, Jeff (Shelley), Joe (Allie), Jason (Becky); sisters, Jody, Julie (Homer) Byrd, Lynn Fischer (Randy Harris); many other Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends. Preceded in...

Duane Salness

Aug 20, 2020

Duane Owen Salness passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Thursday, August 20, 2020, in St Paul, Minnesota.

He was born on June 10, 1943, to Clayton and Helen Salness, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He graduated from Moorhead High School, in Moorhead, Minnesota, and after attending college at...

Michael Boutelle

Aug 19, 2020

Boutelle, Michael

Age 70 of Woodbury, Passed away on August 19, 2020.

A Private Service was had for Michael on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Joanne Toews

Aug 19, 2020

Joanne Mary Toews, age 72, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away on August 19, 2020.

Joanne was a Fridley High School teacher for 35 years. She was the first female president of the Fridley Lions. Joanne was a prom chaperone for 32 years, an advisor to Business Professionals of America, a delegation...

Brent Whaley

Aug 11, 2020

Brent Allen Whaley, age 53, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Ramsey, MN on August 11, 2020. He was born on February 28, 1967 in Fridley, MN.  Brent was a loving father, son, brother, grandfather, cousin, uncle and friend to many. He was a highly creative, motivated and spirited man who loved his family and friends dearly. He...

Helen Skoglund

Aug 10, 2020

Skoglund, Helen (nee Hoglund), age 81 of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully on Aug 10, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Chester; and parents, Willard & Christine Hoglund. Survived by children, DuWayne (Vickie), Diane (David), Darryl (Renae) & Darin (Jamie); grandchildren, Steven (Lisa), Melissa (Robert), Jennifer, Matthew, Hailey, Sara, Cory, Colt & Nicholas; great grandchildren, Jason, Paxton, Garrett, Elliana...

Frank Gams

Aug 10, 2020

Gams, Frank "Skip", age 84 of Fridley, passed away August 10, 2020. Preceded in death by son, Paul Gams. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Lorraine; son, Tom Gams; daughter-in-law, Kelly Gams; daughter, Jennifer (Don) Galles; and son, Chris (Karen) Gams. Frank was deeply loved by his family, including 9 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. Frank worked for 30...

Gerald Paulson

Aug 5, 2020

Gerald T. (Jerry) Paulson, Age 87 of Otsego, MN. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. In the days leading up to his death he was surrounded by family and enjoying lots of great memories. Gerald was born on November 30, 1932 in Alma, Wisconsin to Miley & Gertrude Paulson. He is preceded in death by his infant...

Julie Thompson

Aug 3, 2020

Thompson, Julie Ann, age 70 of Champlin, peacefully passed away, unexpectedly, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents, John & Gert; and brother, Steven. Survived by children, Jennifer, Jed (Megan) and Jon (Heather); 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and 4 siblings. Julie was a devoted RN and spent her life caring for others. A celebration of Julie’s life...

Janet Riedle

Jul 27, 2020

Janet Mary Riedle passed away Monday July 27th, 2020 in Fridley, Minnesota. Janet was born on September 20th, 1938. As a child she loved to spend time with her grandmother and enjoyed sports. Janet married John Riedle on August 13th, 1955 at the Cathedral in St. Paul, Minnesota. She spent the first years of her marriage traveling with her...

Patricia Bostrom

Jul 25, 2020

Patricia Ann (Walker) Bostrom

Beloved wife and mother, age 85 of Golden Valley, passed away on July 25, 2020 at North Memorial Hospital. She was a 20 year breast cancer survivor who was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and return of breast cancer. Born Nov. 21, 1934 to Harmon and Evelyn Walker....

Donald Klostreich

Jul 25, 2020

Donald E. Klostreich, age 79, of Elk River, passed away on July 25th. 1958 graduate of Pipestone High School. Graduated Augustana College in Sioux Falls in 1962. Past treasurer and elder of Messiah Lutheran; Philippine Asians Mission, Inc.; board of North Anoka Meals on Wheels.

Preceded in death by wife, Julie; infant sister, Joyce.

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James Halvorson

Jul 24, 2020

James Halvorson, "Jim," of Fridley, passed away on July 24, 2020. He was 75 years old.

Survived by loving wife, Darlene; other loving family and friends.

No services are planned at this time.

Mario Esquivias Lemus

Jul 23, 2020

Mario Esquivias Lemus, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Michoacan, Mexico, passed away on July 23rd. He was 65 years old.

Survived by wife, Artemia; other loving family and friends.

Memorial Service NOON to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st at Miller Funeral Home in Fridley.

Lisa Richards

Jul 21, 2020

Richards, Lisa

Age 50, of Blaine passed away on July 21, 2020. Wife of Lee; sister of Michael Rogers. There will be no services at this time for Lisa.

Barbara Carlson

Jul 16, 2020

Barbara “Barb” Rose Lemieux Carlson, 80, passed away peacefully with family members gathered around her from complications of a stroke on July 16th, 2020. She was born on December 13, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to John Israel and Violet (Moynihan) Lemieux. Barb will be dearly missed by her husband of 58 years, Thomas “Tom” William Carlson. Barb is survived by...