Obituaries
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...
Frances Kotek
Sep 14, 2017
Kotek, Frances R. age 69 of Fridley, formerly of Brainerd. Preceded in death by husbands, Richard Kotek and Dale Feierabend; sisters, Patricia Aylward and Jeanette Loftis. Survived by children, Tina (Dan) Haney, Mark Feierabend (Missy Schuety); grandchildren, Melissa, Robbie, Ryan, Mariah and Jonathon; 10 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters and 1 brother; many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held at...
Eleanor Haugen
Sep 11, 2017
Haugen, Eleanor E., age 92 of Fridley, entered the Lord’s eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Merle. She will be deeply missed by her children, Connie (Roger) Aiken, David Haugen; granddaughter, Julie (Kenneth) Willey; nieces, nephews, other family, and many friends. Eleanor will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother and faithful...
Richard Zeglen
Sep 10, 2017
Dick was raised by his mother. Neighbors with a son would take him camping. He was in Scouts and earned his Eagle Scout badge. His greatest memories were spending summers in ND with his two uncles tending hay fields where he also had male cousins to socialize with. Never having had a girlfriend, he met Pat and told his entire...
James Plumedahl
Sep 8, 2017
James Duane Plumedahl, age 82, of New Brighton, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty. James is survived by his children, Michael, Gregory (Sharon), Carlee (Geoff) McKusick and Sara (Jason) Gascho; sibling, Betty Christensen; grandchildren, Whitney, Matthew, Ryan, Kelsey, Jaimie, Nylah, Brinn, Jaylee, Levi, Phoenyx and great-grandson, James. James taught and...
Tammy Johnson
Sep 7, 2017
Tammy Jon Johnson, age 50, of Maple Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Frost and Carol Gadke as well as her sister, Barbara Frost. Tammy is survived by her children, Ashley (Jeremy) Christianson, Emily (Steven) Johnson and Tyler Johnson; siblings, Charles (Terri) Carlson and Patricia (Donald) Theisen; grandchildren,...
Linda Jacobson
Sep 6, 2017
Linda Lou Marie Solinger Jacobson Linda was born in Park Rapids, MN on October 11, 1940 and passed away from dementia complications on September 6, 2017 at the age of 76. Linda was a strong, confident, amazing woman with a moral compass and work ethic that rivaled popular saints. She graduated from Hibbing HS in 1958. Shortly afterwards Linda met...
Andrew Divine
Sep 5, 2017
On Tuesday September 5, 2017, Andrew Divine passed away suddenly at the young age of 44. Andy will be lovingly remembered by his sister Lisa, brother in law Jon and their two daughters Emily and Addison. He leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends who will miss him dearly. A special shout out to his long time roommate...
Edgar Breitenfeldt
Sep 4, 2017
Edgar "Ed" Breitenfeldt, age 84 of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Arlene; brothers, Leroy & Elmer. He will be deeply missed by his sons, Mark (Debbie), Scott (Ann), Steve (Caren), Daryl (Maria); significant other, Ilmi Derke; grandchildren, Cassie (Andrew) Grean, Nate, Cory, Carter, Orion, Owen; “step” children, Terry Derke, Tammy Derke; “step” grandson, Joshua (Patricia) Birkholtz; nieces, nephews, other...
John Krzyska
Sep 2, 2017
Krzyska, John age 68 of Ham Lake. Survived by wife of 47 years, Sherry; daughters, Tracy (Nate) Riemenschneider, Amy Krzyska, Katie (Chad) Boudreau, Lisa (Seth) Vander Loop; grandchildren, Max, Alaina, Keeley, Brady and Easton; sister, Gail; brother, Paul. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Service Constance...
Sean Pettipiece
Aug 31, 2017
Pettipiece, Sean James, age 47 of Fridley, passed away on August 31, 2017. Sean is survived by his parents, Terry and Bonnie Pettipiece; children, Ashley, Zachary & Riley Pettipiece; brothers, Dana (Jamee) Pettipiece, Keith (Raeanne) Stark; grandfather, Roland Zeller; nephews, Alex, Nathan and Turner; also aunts and uncles. Private family services will be held.
Ruby Hall
Aug 28, 2017
Visitation West River Road Baptist 8801 W. River Road BROOKLYN PARK, AU 55444 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service West River Road Baptist 8801 W. River Road BROOKLYN PARK, 55444 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clarice Saffert
Aug 27, 2017
Saffert, Clarice Marie age 83 of Fridley, MN, passed away on 8- 27-17, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born 5-11-1934 in Grand Rapids, MN . Survived by her loving & devoted husband Henry of 60 years; daughter, Kim (Daniel )Anderson & children, Reid & Lauren; son, Daniel (Colleen) & children Zachary & Nicole; daughter, Lori (Greg) Kowalski, & children,...
Elaine Johnson
Aug 25, 2017
Elaine M. Johnson, age 82, of Plymouth, joyfully reunited with Jesus on August 25, 2017. Elaine loved her family and was a great prayer warrior and encourager. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Kenneth; children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation Monday, August 28, 2017 from 6-8PM, service Tuesday, August, 29, 2017 at 11...


