Obituaries

Leonard Sabot

Jun 14, 2020

Leonard F. Sabot , age 82 of Maplewood, MN passed away on June 14th 2020. He was a hard worker, who did construction jobs most of his life. He enjoyed fishing with his youngest son, in his limited spare time. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather.

Preceded in death...

Paul Johnson

Jun 13, 2020

Paul M. Johnson, age 91, of Roseville and formerly of St. Anthony Village, passed away on June 13, 2020.

Paul was preceded in death by loving wife of 69 years, Charlotte.

He is survived by daughters, Bonnie and Patty; and grandson, Dylan.

A...

Alvin "Fritz" Schiro

Jun 11, 2020

Schiro, Alvin “Fritz,” age 87 of Columbia Heights, passed away on June 11, 2020. Preceded in death by wife, Virginia. Survived by children, Douglas (Stacey), Kris Ann (Rodney) Selleck and Thomas (Dawn); grandchildren, Samantha, Nicholas, Benjamin, Carly, Morgan, Elijah and Blake; and sister, Ardell Johnson. Private family services are being held. “The world changes from year to year, our...

Dennis Peters

Jun 9, 2020

Peters, Dennis J "Pete"

Born November 19, 1941 passed away June 9, 2020 at the age of 78. Survived by wife and lifelong partner, Jan; daughters, Jana (Dan) Gladieux, Shannon (Rick) Santo, Jodi (Sue) Peters; son, Tony (Judy) Hargreaves; sister, Janet Schuldt; and many family and friends.  He was preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Theresa; brother, Larry; and sister, Karen.

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Shirley Backstrom

Jun 9, 2020

Backstrom, Shirley Ann, age 83 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by husband, William and grandson  Amery.  Survived by children, Cheryl (George) Mills; William (Mary) Backstrom; grandchildren, Elliot, Crystal (Edward), Nicole (Trevor), Megan (Jake), Katelyn (Andrew); 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Wayne & John; sistter, Donna.  Memorial Service Thursday, June 18th, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior to service...

Joseph Miller Jr.

Jun 8, 2020

Joseph Jasper Miller, Jr.

Born August 18, 1966, passed away June 8, 2020.

Preceded in death by his parents Joseph J Miller, Sr., Mary G Miller (Heman); sister Pamela Eaton; brother-in-law Wayne Seymour, and two nephews.

Survived by wife Lori D...

Beatriz Marin

Jun 5, 2020

Beatriz Marin, of Bloomington, passed away on June 5th, 2020. She was 68 years old.

Survived by 4 sons; other loving family and friends.

Memorial Gathering 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th at Miller Funeral Home.

Kenneth Stover

Jun 3, 2020

Kenneth Charles Stover died unexpectedly on June 3, 2020 at the age of 59.

He graduated from Columbia Heights High School and Bethel College. He worked as a computer engineer at Honeywell.

He is survived by mother, Mary Lou; three children: Jacquelyn (Conner) Graham, Josh Stover and...

Meradie Selin

Jun 1, 2020

Selin, Meradie, age 84 of Fridley, passed away on June 1, 2020 due to Covid-19. Meradie was a loving mother who was devoted to her family. She was kind, charitable and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stan; parents, Doris & Ted; and brother, Wayne. Meradie is survived...

Timothy Kelley

Jun 1, 2020

Timothy Robert Kelley, age 76 of Woodbury, passed away June 1, 2020 at Northridge Care Center in New Hope. Preceded in death by parents, Warren N. Kelley and Frances M. Kelley; and niece, Katherine M. Kelley. Survived by brother, Michael H. Kelley (Jule); Teresa Kelley; Nancy Kelley; sister, Paula Eggebrecht; Wally Nelson (Marcia); Daniel Nelson (Kim); and Michele Nelson....

Daniel "Danny" Billington

Jun 1, 2020

Daniel “Danny” Billington, age 56 of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Gary and Marian. Survived by siblings, Kelly (Tom) Hoppenrath, Kerri and Scott; nieces; nephews; and special friends, Cindy and Ernie. Memorial visitation from 5-7PM on Thurs, June 11 at Miller's on University, 7398 University Ave NE, Fridley. Please practice...

Iris Jackson

May 29, 2020

Iris R. Bolden-Jackson

June 10, 1958 ~ May 29, 2020

What we have is much more than they can see.

Iris Rene Jackson was born June 10, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Huey and Joyce Bolden. She was...

Timothy Kalpin

May 28, 2020

Timothy J. Kalpin, age 49, of St. Paul, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 28th due to an unexpected pulmonary embolism.

Timothy was preceded in death by his father, Loren Kalpin.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley (James) Olson;...

Bonnie Arnoldy

May 27, 2020

Bonnie Marie Arnoldy (Berg) age 86 of Fridley, MN, peacefully passed away on May 27th.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Victor John Arnoldy.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Cindy (Jerry) Lindner and Cheryl (Duane) Torborg, and grandchildren: Jared, Steven and Kendra Lindner and Michael and Kayla Torborg....

Lucille Miller

May 27, 2020

Miller, Lucille A. age 91 of Coon Rapids was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Miller; sister, Dorothy Larson; grandmother, Augusta Grimes; her father, Clarence Grimes; and at last her mother, Mary whom she will finally meet. She is survived by her children, Steve Miller and Debbie Blesi; daughter-in-law, Terry Miller; grandchildren, Greg (Jenny) Miller, Gary Miller, Jennifer...

Gloria Gruchalla

May 25, 2020

Gloria D. Gruchalla, age 83, of Fridley; formerly of Spring Lake Park and Moorhead, passed away on May 25, 2020.

Preceded in death by husband, Tom; parents, Oscar and Lillian Wien; and seven siblings. Private service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Michael Boedigheimer

May 20, 2020

Boedigheimer, Michael 73, of Blaine, MN was called home to the Lord on May 20, 2020. He was born in 1946 to Gabriel and Elsie (Lind) Boedigheimer. He graduated from DeLaSalle High School and received a degree in Sociology from the University of St. Thomas.

Michael is survived by daughter, Sarah Evans, her husband Brian, and his...

Gladys Kintop

May 20, 2020

Gladys Frances (Betley) Kintop, 91, was born December 26, 1928 in Columbia Heights, Minnesota to Anna and Frank Betley.  She was the youngest of 7 siblings.  Gladys graduated from Columbia Heights High School in 1946. She married Wallace W. Kintop in November 1948 and over the next 13 years had eight children.

After Wally’s...

Judith Cooke

May 19, 2020

Cooke, Judith D. (Anderson) “Judy”

Age 87 of Anoka MN, passed away on May 19th at 1:00pm peacefully.

Judy was born on September 7th, 1932 in lake Nebagamon WI, 2nd of 3 children to Hilding and Hilma Anderson.  After graduating from high school in Superior WI she...

Caroline Corbett

May 18, 2020

In loving memory of Caroline Johanna Corbett April 10, 1940 – May 18, 2020. Caroline passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 80, her wishes were to be cremated. The family is planning a private gathering, due to Covid 19. A celebration of life is to be determined at a later date. She is proceeded in...