Obituaries

Eric Lunde

Oct 5, 2017

Eric Michael Lunde, age 49, of Dinkytown MN, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on October 5th, 2017. Eric loved music, reading, cooking shows, and having good conversation over beers at the local watering hole. He’s survived and loved by many friends and family members including mom and stepdad Karleen & Tom Pease, siblings Greg (Connie) Lunde, Julia (Rolly)...

Charles Johnson

Oct 4, 2017

Charles Alan Johnson, age 54, of Fridley passed away on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Johnson; step-father, Dennis Wold; step-mother, Gloria Johnson; grandfather, Alfred Monshaugen; grandparents, Carl and Myrtle Johnson.  Charles is survived by his children, Calahan Johnson, Kamilah Johnson (Marteese Lever) and Sophia Johnson; mother, Ramona Wold; grandmother, Thelma Monshaugen;...

Elaine Johnson

Oct 3, 2017

Johnson, Elaine A., age 89 of Columbia Heights.  Preceded in death by her husband, Rollin and daughter, Marilyn Blake.  She will be deeply missed by her sons, Curtis, James (Jane); many grandchildren, and great grandchildren; other family and friends.  Memorial Service, 1 PM Wednesday, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE Col. Hts. 763-788-9427, with visitation 1...

Florence Fonken

Oct 2, 2017

Florence Irene Fonken, age 93, of Blaine and formerly from New Brighton, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017.  She graduated from Willow Lake High School, Willow Lake, South Dakota, and that is where she met the love of her life, Loyd.  Florence and Loyd were united in marriage on September 23, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland.  Florence was active...

Marie Waldhauser

Oct 2, 2017

Waldhauser, Marie D. age 80 of Fridley.  Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM Tuesday, at Church of St. Williams, 6120 5th St NE, Fridley, 763-571-5600, with visitation 1 hour prior.  Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Miller Funeral Home 763-571-1300

Stanley Peterson

Sep 30, 2017

Peterson, Stanley A., 84, of New Brighton passed away peacefully Saturday, September 30, surrounded by loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose; children Linda (Gary) Straka, Barb (Terry) Clint, Gary (Rhonda) Peterson, Erik (Lana) Peterson, Amy Thomas; grandchildren Laura, Angie, Greg, Crystalina, Nicole, Cory, Kayla, Scott, Lucia, Camilla, Sam, Rebekah, Abby, Jacob, Austin, Heidy, Eli, Emma,...

Dolores Jones

Sep 29, 2017

Jones (Wolfgang), Dolores E., age 82 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by husband, Willie, infant daughter Laura Ann and parents, Marvin and Lorena Wolfgang. Survived by daughters, Karen, Susan (Kevin) Roddy, Megan (Chris) Arko; grandchildren, Willie and Rachel Roddy; also faithful dog, Graci.  Dolores was a long time employee of Mpls Public Schools Special Education. She was a life...

Deborah Freund

Sep 27, 2017

Deborah Kaye Freund, age 51, of Fridley, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

She is survived by mother, Darlene Dausman; children, Jacob and Tara Freund; siblings, Beth (Jon) Olson and Ken Dausman; nephew, Skyler Gabel; niece, Chloe Olson.

Memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy...

Mavis Sibell

Sep 25, 2017

Sibell, Mavis A. age 78 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Sr., sister, Deloris. Survived by sons, Michael, Robert Jr. (Song); grandchildren, Robert III and Susan (Brett) Harris; numerous other relative and friends. Celebration of Life will be held 11 AM Thursday with visitation one hour prior at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 7700 Monroe St NE,...

Janet Loomis

Sep 23, 2017

Janet was born to William and Ida Chellew on May 2, 1939. She was married to Donald Loomis. She passed away at the Maplewood Care Center on September 23, 2017. Janet is survived by three sons, Douglas (Danville, CA), Dana, Madison, WI, and Tim (Marina) Killeen, Tx., 3 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She is survived by five sisters, Marie...

James Struwve

Sep 22, 2017

Struwve, James 'Cowboy Jim' 'Big Jim' age 67 died suddenly, Sept. 22, 2017 at his home in Zimmerman. Preceded in death by parents, Gordy & Bee Struwve. Survived by children, Anthony, Trisha, Allen, Jimmy, Chris; many grandchildren; brothers, Jerry, and Jeff. Dad loved the outdoors, the cabin, hunting, fishing, and golf. Funeral service 11AM, Friday, sept. 29, 2017 at Miller...

Rose Nejedly

Sep 21, 2017

Rose Elaine Nejedly, age 86, of Mounds View, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, William & Addie Mae Dietrich; siblings, William & Robert Dietrich. Rose is survived by her children, Susan (Don) Hicks, Sharon Ackermann, Karen Nejedly & Laura Nejedly; granddaughter, Stacey Arth; grandsons, Brian (Tina) Ackermann & Scott (Sara)...

Marvin Crosby

Sep 20, 2017

Crosby, Marvin J., age 76 of Coon Rapids. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Sharron other family and friends. Memorial Service, 5:30 PM Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home Memorial Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, September 27, 2017 5:30 PM

James Ehlert

Sep 19, 2017

James H. Ehlert, age 85, a longtime resident of Fridley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 surrounded by his family. Preceeded in death by wife Annella “Nellie” on June 15, 1999, and all of his brothers and sisters, including Cyril, Melvin, Hilerion “Larry,” Walter, Juletta, and Geraldine “Tootie.” Jim is survived by his children Joe, Mike, Ron (Laurie),...

Ruthann Cummings

Sep 19, 2017

Ruthann E. Cummings, age 74 of Blaine. Preceded in death by Mother Ruth Squires, Father Thomas Squires, Brother Terrence Squires, Husband Sheldon Cummings. She will be greatly missed by her children, Dianne Miller, Theodore (Roxanne) Reeves, Robert (Shally) Cummings, Kathleen (Daniel) Jobe, Sheldon Jr. (Tamara) Cummings; grandchildren, Theodore (Christine) Reeves, Andrea (Tim) Christianson, Nichole Miller, Ty Hitchings, Nicholas Miller, Brittiny...

Loren Balfany

Sep 18, 2017

Loren D. Balfany age 89, New Brighton, MN, passed away on 9/18/17. Survived by sisters, Arvilla Graen and Sharon Orstead; children, Dawn Pepper, Lori (Bruce), Craig (Cindy) and Joel Balfany; grandsons Austin and Jansen Balfany, Lucas Pepper; great grandson Tyler Pepper. Preceded in death by son Michael; grandsons Benjamin Pepper and Quinn Balfany. Loren (aka Larry) served in the...

Linda Kam

Sep 17, 2017

Linda Mae Kam (nee Erdman), 58, of Blaine, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. Linda was born in Eau Claire, WI, on August 12, 1959, the seventh child of Maylin and Diane Erdman. Linda grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire North High School in 1977....

Kathryn Krushe

Sep 16, 2017

Kathryn Frances Krushe, age 67, of Ham Lake, passed away on September 16, 2017. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn Reed; parents, George and Florence Snow; granddaughter, Amanda Thronson and brother, Derald Snow. Kathryn is survived by her children, Darin (Tanya) Krushe and Sandie Thronson; life partner, Fernie; brother, Calvin (Barb) Snow; grandchildren, Allissa, Brittany, Kayla, Jamie,...

JoAnn Schaefer

Sep 16, 2017

Visitation Church of St. Williams 6120 - 5th Street Northeast Fridley, MN 55432 Thursday, September 21, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Church of St. William 6120 - 5th Street Northeast Fridley, MN 55432 Thursday, September 21, 2017 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Burial Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Thursday, September 21, 2017...

Mary Pipes

Sep 15, 2017

Mary Frances Pipes (Fran), age 81 of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2017. Fran was born in Chippewa Falls, WI on August 6, 1936. She graduated from St. Margaret’s School. She married Ronald Pipes in 1956, her husband of 55 years. Together they had eight children; Thomas, Laura, Maureen, Janet, Susan, James, William and David. She raised her...