Obituaries
Carrie Wasserman
Mar 9, 2017
Wasserman, Carrie, age 55 of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Mar 9, 2017. Preceded in death by mother, Beverly; and grandparents. Survived by husband, Kevin, her partner for 26 years; brother, Chad (Toni) Gstohl; numerous loving cousins; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Memorial service 12PM, with visitation one hour prior on Thurs, Mar 16th at...
Jean Anderson
Mar 6, 2017
Anderson, Jean F., age 82 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, Richard A.; grandson, Richard; survived by children, Mark Anderson, Lori Kinney, Kari (Eric) Ambrozich; grandchildren, Christina, Shawn, Tricia, Christopher, Scott & Trey; great grandchildren, Serena, Richard, Kennedy, Novalee & Lyla; sisters, Carol (Warren) Wolff, Linda (Tony) Radosevich. Memorial service Fri. March 17, 11 AM with a visitation...
Mary Engen
Feb 24, 2017
Mary A. Engen passed away peacefully at her home from brain cancer on February 24, 2017. Mary was born on April 10, 1943. She grew up on a cattle farm near Winner, South Dakota. As the second oldest of twelve children, she developed a lifelong dedication to caring for others as she assisted in the upbringing of her younger siblings....
Carl Benson
Feb 23, 2017
Carl "Bezer" "LeRoy" Beonard Benson, age 83, of McGregor, formerly of Columbia Heights passed away on February 23, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helen; wife, Carolyn; daughter, Tamara and siblings, William and Eleanor. Carl is survived by his children, Teresa, LeRoy (Terri); grandchildren, Ryan, Matt, Amy (Tony), Elizabeth, Brad and Abby; great-grandson, Austin. Carl...
Ann Seger
Feb 22, 2017
Seger, Ann (Margaret A.) age 90 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur L. Seger; three brothers, one sister. Survived by sons, Arthur Jr., Lynn (Debbie), Mark (Yvonne); daughter, Sandy (Larry) Olson; brother, Roger (Robin) Stark; 11 grandchildren, 26+ great grandchildren; also nieces & nephews. Funeral service at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Wed. March 1,...
Hazel Williams
Feb 22, 2017
Hazel Joyce Lee Williams, born on December 15, 2016, passed away on February 22, 2017. She is survived by parents, John Williams and Wylie Klawitter; brother Ezekiel; grandparents, Keith and Carla Klawitter; great-grandmothers, Jolene Klawitter and Joyce Wolff; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. Hazel was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Bibbs and Mamie...
Dorraine Nauman
Feb 21, 2017
Dorraine Elizabeth Nauman, age 89, of Fridley, passed away on February 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by husband, Conrad and siblings, Harlan, Dave (Alva) and Floyd (Donna). Dorraine is survived by children, Conrad (Denise), Richard (Dorothy), Steven (Georgia) and Deb; grandchildren, Natalie, Emily (Derek), Kelsey (Neil), Blake (Emily), Karl and Connor; great-grandchildren, Jake and Luke. Dorraine loved to...
Marvel Melin
Feb 21, 2017
Melin, Marvel S. age 86 of Anoka. Preceded in death by a brother, parents and a sister. Survived by loving husband, Edwin; children, Jeff (Peggi), Debbie Jaakola, Ron (Shari) and Don (Leah); sister, Judy Krueger; also 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral service Tues. Feb. 28, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Faith Lutheran Church, 11115...
Virginia Soderstrom
Feb 20, 2017
Soderstrom, Virginia J. "Ginny" age 86 of Fridley, passed away February 20th after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by parents, Thorvald Christiansen and Ida Christiansen Anderson; step-father, Harry Anderson; sister-in-law, Georgia Christiansen. Survived by loving husband of 66 years, Russ; children, Ryan (Nancy) Soderstrom of Colorado Springs, CO, Avis Soderstrom of Blaine, Chris...
Delores Stone
Feb 19, 2017
Delores Yvonne "Peaches" Stone age 45 was loved by so many people in the Minneapolis community. Born on Valentine's Day 1972 she spread love to those around her with her contagious smile and energetic spirit. She made friends from all walks of life and even moved out of state to live her California dream. She was called home February 19th,...
Teresa Trowbridge
Feb 16, 2017
Trowbridge, Teresa Rae (Leitheiser) age 63 of Spring Lake Park, passed away on February 16, 2017. Teresa had struggled with multiple health problems over the last year and succumbed to pneumonia after a week long battle. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Trowbridge; brother, David; mother, Marlene; and stepfather, Richard. Survived by brothers, Bill (Jane), Bruce (Kim), Richard, Randy, Guy...
Deloris Bagley
Feb 14, 2017
Deloris Lula Bagley, age 84, of Princeton passed away on February 14, 2017 in Clara City, MN. Services will be held at a future date. Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432
Ruth Ollila
Feb 14, 2017
Ollila, Ruth M. age 84 of Fridley. Ruth was born at home in Kingston Township to Alfred and Emma Pousi. She attended Litchfield High School and Augsburg College in 1954 with a degree in elementary education. After marrying Douglas Ollila in 1954 the couple moved to West Barnstable, MA where Douglas pastored in a parish there. Ruth earned her Master's...
Patricia Grover
Feb 12, 2017
Patricia Jean Grover, age 88, of Spring Lake Park passed away peacefully on February 12, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harlin Grover; daughter, Ginger Crego and brother, Donald Thoreson. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Sue Ristine; brothers, Jerry (Robin) Thoreson, D. Bob (Sharon) Lucas and Robert (Heidi) Lucas; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A memorial...
Angeline Morgan
Feb 12, 2017
Morgan, Angeline Victoria, age 84 of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents, husband, William Raymond Morgan, son, Ronald Morgan, brother, Kenny Daleiden; survived by daughter, Debra Jochum; brothers, Ray (Kate), George (Julie), Ed (Darlene) & Dave Daleiden; grandchildren, William (Naomi) Jochum, Krista (Ben) Allard, Kayla (Ty) Schrupp, Brian (Jessica) Morgan, Ashley Morgan. Also 6 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends &...
Jeffrey Boisvert
Feb 10, 2017
Boisvert, Jeffrey R., age 57 of Blaine. Jeff was a trophy winning avid golfer, member of Tournament Players Club, entrepreneur , business owner, and guitarist. We will miss his great sense of humor. Preceded in death b y father, Edward; father in law, Dr. Oscar Kulstad & niece, Angela Walker. Survived by loving wife Yvonne, daughter, Danielle; mother, Opal; mother...
Carold Anderson
Feb 8, 2017
Anderson, Rev. Carold V. age 94 of Golden Valley. Preceded in death by wife, Doris, son, Johnathon Eric Anderson. Survived by sons, Stephen (Kyong) Anderson, Mark (Sherri) Anderson; daughters, Janice (Rodney) Anderson, Pamela (Curt) Christopherson; also 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren. Memorial service Friday Feb. 24, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at...
Marilyn Severson
Feb 8, 2017
Severson, Marilyn A. age 67, of Fridley. Survived by husband, Frank; children, Marc (Sara), Matt (Becky); 5 grandchildren; sisters, Marie (Dennis) Skagston, Marlys Santwire. Mass of Christain Burial Friday 10 AM, with visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St NE, Fridley. Private interment. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Church of St. William 6120 - 5th Street Northeast...
Gary Major
Feb 7, 2017
Major, Gary Lloyd, age 70 of Fridley. Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Lynne; sons, Oliver (Shelly), Trevor & Elliott (Kristin) Major; sister, Sandy (Pat) Schorn; grandchildren, Olivia, Preston & Mallory. Member and head usher at St. Paul's UCC; Member of Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters. Funeral service Sat. 10:30 AM at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 900 Summit...
Wayne Ruggles
Feb 5, 2017
Ruggles, Wayne F. age 66 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by parents, Fredrick & Marjorie; sister, Cindy; brother, Ronny; niece, Kimberly; nephew, Joshua. Survived by former wife, Jackie; daughters, Jessica and Andria "Angie"; grandsons, Brandon, Travis, Alex, Maxwell, Austin; siblings, Floyd, Danny, Mike, Debbie, and Darrell; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 11:00 AM with visitation one hour...