Obituaries

Ethel Wells

Jan 14, 2019

Preceded in death by husband, Lewis George Wells. Survived by daughter, Janet McLaughlin; sons, Brian & Jeff Wells. Funeral service Friday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley.

Robert Bridgeman

Jan 13, 2019

Robert (Bob) Francis Bridgeman was born on August 26, 1937 at the Northern Pacific Railroad Hospital to Charles “Charlie” and Marie (Dunleavy) Bridgeman. He grew up in Northeast Minneapolis with his brother Chuck and sisters Patty, Marie, Margaret (Miggy) and Eileen. Bob’s parents and siblings Chuck, Marie and Miggy and his son Matthew, who passed away at birth, preceded...

Arlo Schweikert

Jan 13, 2019

Arlo M. Schweikert, age 85, of Fridley passed away peacefully on January 13, 2019 at the VA hospital in the presence of his family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; parents, Oscar and Ida; and sister, Ruth. He is survived by his son, William (Terri); daughter, Sandra (Rex) Nelson; grandchildren,...

Anna Bowe

Jan 13, 2019

Anna Frances Bowe (Schlaeger), a ge 89, of Shoreview, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away January 13, 2019. Ann was a graduate of the University of MN-Duluth, a classroom teacher in Sandstone and Hinckley, and long-time substitute for Columbia Heights Schools.

Ann is survived by her husband of 66 years, Don; children:...

Mary Ellen Luckow

Jan 8, 2019

Mary Ellen Luckow, age 89 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by beloved husband, Walter; parents, Willie and Esther Mattila; siblings, John Mattila, Margaret Mattila Luckow, Eddie Mattila, Bob Mattila, Dave Mattila. Survived by children, Dean (Tricia) Luckow, Susan (Kenneth) Brune, Pamela Luckow, William Luckow (Patty Bednarczyk), Richard (Cheryl) Luckow; also by 10 grandchildren, Sarah (James) Ellis, Adrienne (Bradley) Pope,...

Ruth Oman

Jan 7, 2019

Ruth G. Oman, age 92, of Blaine passed away peacefully on January 07, 2019.

She is preceded in death by husband, Curtis; and daughter, Georgia. She is survived by children, Sharon (Al), Sandy (Warren), Barry, Steve (Bonnie), Deb (Mike); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

A funeral...

Alice Benson

Jan 2, 2019

Alice Irene Benson was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on June 26, 1926 to Walter and Ivy Stanger. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith.  She grew up on a family farm outside of Ladysmith and was very active in 4-H while enjoying her extended family.

In 1944 she graduated from Ladysmith High School and eventually moved to...

James Quinn

Jan 1, 2019

James “Jim” Quinn, age 81, of Minneapolis, MN, died peacefully on January 1, 2019 at Catholic Eldercare on Main from brain cancer. Preceded in death by his wife, Nita; parents, Henry and Therese Quinn; siblings, Michael and Susan Quinn. Survived by daughters, Julie (Dan Nichols) Quinn, Jean (Ross) Quinn-Davis, Pat (Rick) Dalton, Kathy (Rick Steele) Quinn, Cheryl (Robert Buck) Quinn; eight grandchildren, Sara (Peter Theissen) Kosciolek,...

Eugene Edstrom

Dec 27, 2018

Eugene Nels Edstrom December 18,1921-December 27, 2018 (age 97)

Eugene N. Edstrom, age 97, of Columbia Heights passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-six years Marianne; parents and siblings Ted Edstrom and Delores Leary.

Gene was born in...

Sandra Kulla

Dec 23, 2018

Sandra K Kulla 'Peach', age 74, of Fridley joined her loving husband, Howard 'Poochie', on December 23, 2018.

She is also preceded in death by her parents and 3 siblings. She will be deeply missed by daughters, Debbi and Patty (Dan); 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 siblings; and many nieces and nephews....

Edgar Noel

Dec 19, 2018

Edgar Allen Noel, age 88, of Fridley, MN, passed away on Dec. 19, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Florence; son, Randy J.; son-in-law, Robert Olson. Edgar is survived by children, Patricia Olson, Arnie Noel and Jan Noel; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.

Alfred Gabel

Dec 18, 2018

Alfred Paul Gabel, age 77, of Fridley, MN, passed away Dec. 18, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Barbara; siblings, Mary, Ken and Pauline. Al worked many years as a GM mechanic and enjoyed fixing GM cars with his sons. He was a Scout Leader, soccer coach and fishing champion. He just got it done. He also...

David Mueller

Dec 14, 2018

To celebrate Dave's life, there will be a gathering of friends and family for Our Buddy Dave "Homer" Muellen on Monday, Dec. 17th, from 5pm-9pm at Shortstops Bar & Grill, 421 Northdale Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids (763) 755-9966.

Please stop in and join us for a prayer and a toast.  Homer and his family will love to...

Edward Galarneault

Dec 10, 2018

Edward Toan Galarneault, 77, Pine City, MN

Edward Toan Galarneault passed away on December 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was diagnosed with cancer in November and faced the battle as he knew best, head on and on his own terms.

Ed was born on March 26,...

Thomas Olsen

Dec 6, 2018

Thomas Fred Olsen, “Tom the Barber” passed away on December 6th at 7:20am at The VA Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.  He was preceded into heaven by his parents, Fred and Terri Olsen; sister, Nancy Olsen.  He is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Olsen; daughters, Jessie Olsen (Branden), Stacy Thury (Dave); sons, Brady & Kyle Ingleman; 3...

Anne Popp

Dec 4, 2018

Anne Patricia Popp, age 75, of Fridley, passed away on December 4, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Kate (Hayes) King; sister, Fleur (Iris) DeLuca. Anne was known for her great laugh, she loved the ocean, reading, cross stitch and David Caruso. She is now in her happy place where she has her lifetime of memories back....

Frances Young

Dec 3, 2018

Frances Young, age 98, of Minneapolis passed away on December 3rd. She is preceded in death by siblings, Virginia, Bud, Gordon, and Marian.

She is survived by daughter, Lola (Gary) Reierson; grandchildren, Lee (Amy) and Rebecca; great grandchildren, Amber, Rochelle, Crystal, Heaven, Lily, Ellie; great great granddaughter, Athena; and other friends and family.

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Tim Abraham

Dec 3, 2018

Tim Abraham, age 51, of Fridley passed away on Monday, December 03, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his grandma, Hazel Rosenau; and father, Lyle Abraham. He will be deeply missed by his loving spouse, Beth Moe; sons, Ben Abraham and Jaxon Moe; mom, LoRencie Abraham; and many other friends and family....

Donald Bleichner

Dec 2, 2018

Bleichner, Donald G.

Loving father, proud papa, brother and friend.

Age 81, of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly, Sun. Dec. 2, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Agatha; infant son, Mark Donald; brother, John; sister, Joyce. May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear. How much we love...

Margaret Tjosvold

Nov 24, 2018

Margaret W. Tjosvold (1918-2018).  She was a savvy businesswoman but never read a financial statement.  She hired lawyers but never read their legal documents.  She gave us direction but was never bossy.  She displayed all of her emotions but never raised her voice.  She would give people kisses but didn't know their names.  She had high standards but never complained. ...