Obituaries

James Ehlert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...