Obituaries

Darlene Meyer

Darlene Meyer

Nov 5, 2016

Darlene Theresa Meyer, age 64, of Benson, Minnesota. Passed away on November 5, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Cecelia Streich; brother, Earl Streich. Survived by husband of 46 years, Paul; son, Jeremy (Tina) Meyer; daughter, Jill (Robert) Ferguson; grandchildren, Alison and Karson Meyer, Kiera Ferguson; sisters, Patti...

Lana Chubb

Lana Chubb

Oct 31, 2016

Chubb, Lana Lee age 41 of Coon Rapids. Survived by daughters, Shannessy Chubb (father, Rocky Tibbetts, Jr.), Sophia Chubb (father, Jonas Layer, Sr.); special friend Tom St. Marie; brother Michael (Shannon) Chubb; parents, Lawrence (Debbi) Chubb, Laurel (Tom) Norton; also many aunts, uncles, family and friends. Memorial service Sat., Nov. 5, 1 PM with visitation one hour prior at Miller...

Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson

Oct 31, 2016

Dorothy Ellen Johnson, age 97, of Fridley Minnesota passed away on October 31, 2016. Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432

Kenneth Sjodin

Kenneth Sjodin

Oct 31, 2016

Kenneth Ernest Sjodin, age 85, of Spring Lake Park passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Oct. 31, 2016. Ken was a Korean War Veteran, 187th ARCT (Rakkasan) and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He is preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Ruby; sisters, Verona, Mayme, Joyce, Janice, Anna, Beth and Betty; brothers, Leo,...

Judith Zeglin

Judith Zeglin

Oct 30, 2016

Zeglin, Judith "Judy", age 76 of New Brighton, passed away surrounded by family on Oct 30, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph "Jim"; daughter, Mary Alice; sister, Lynn; and daughter-in-law, Karen. Survived by children, Jim, Jill (Eric) Christensen; grandchildren, Kristyn (Jared), Gavin (Shelby), James, Justin; great grandchildren, Hunter, Kenley, Xander; siblings, Arlene (Jim), Kathy (Roger), Ron (Jan); and many...

Lawrence III

Lawrence III

Oct 28, 2016

Johnson, Lawrence III age 35 of Minneapolis. Passed away suddenly on October 28, 2016. He is survived by his children, Jamya and Terrion; mother, Romecere Kemp; father, Lawrence Johnson II; siblings, Vatrina Kemp, James (Christina) Allen, Romecere Blatz, Danielle Johnson and Tonie Smalley; grandmother, Louise Kemp; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service Monday, November 7, 2016 at...

Wilbert Mackey

Wilbert Mackey

Oct 26, 2016

Mackey, Wilbert "Will", age 85 of Columbia Heights, passed away Oct 26, 2016. Survived by wife of 59 years, Elaine; children, Kevin (Lynn), Jim (Pat) and Bob (Denise); grandchildren, Aaron (Tiffany) and Grace; and brother, George. Will was a veteran of the Korean war and a member of the American Legion. He worked for the FDA and loved to hunt...

Gerald Cline

Gerald Cline

Oct 26, 2016

Cline, Gerald D. age 82 of Fridley. Longtime employee of GRACO, Inc. of Mpls. Preceded in death by wife, Ruth; son, William Cline; daughter, Kristina Piotrowski; sister, Evelyn Massey. Survived by son, Bernie (Stephanie) Cline; daughter, Debbie (Paul) Wagner;  grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A time of remembrance will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 5 to 8 PM at...

Marcella Stohlberg

Marcella Stohlberg

Oct 25, 2016

Stohlberg, Marcella Bernice, age 96 of Golden Valley. Preceded in death by parents, C. Emil and Elizabeth Carlson; husband, Rev. Paul Stohlberg; brother, Charles "Bud" Carlson; Survived by sons, Mark, Rev. Timothy (Marcia); daughters, Mary Paulus, Elizabeth (Ross) Anvary; grandchildren, Devin & Chris Stohlberg, Gretchen (Chris) Wilmet, Jacob (Tara) Robertson, Samuel (Katie) Robertson, Hannah (Tom) Terracino, Natalie, Rachel & Amelia...

John Koscielski

John Koscielski

Oct 22, 2016

Koscielski, John w. age 22 of Fridley, formerly of Excelsior. Survived by mother, Cammy (Mike); father, Paul; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. A luncheon...

Susan Cormican

Susan Cormican

Oct 20, 2016

Susan passed away at home after a long battle from COPD. During her last months she was cared for at the home of June and Gary Cormican along with the wonderful help of niece Jeanine Cormican, and Allina Hospice. Survived by husband, Mike Elliason; brother, Gary Cormican(June); sister, Phyllis Clapper (John); stepdaughters, Stephanie Peterson and Amy Castillo; step granddaughters, Annalie...

Mary Katzmark

Mary Katzmark

Oct 19, 2016

Katzmark, Mary Helen age 95 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by companion, Earl; sister, Rebecca; grandson, Jeffrey. Survived by sons, Curt (Marilyn) Larsen, Jerry (Donna) Larsen; daughter, Cindy (Mike) Miller; also 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral service Tuesday Oct. 25, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home,...

Walter Osborne

Walter Osborne

Oct 18, 2016

Osborne, Walter F., age 90 of Wyoming, MN. Owner/Operator of Flamingo Terrace Mobile Home Park and Storage World. Preceded in death by wife, Loretta; brother, Warren; sister, Dolores "Tee"; survived by sons, Douglas (Mary Ann), Donald (Karen); daughter, Diane (Dick) Sylvester; also 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Memorial gathering Friday, 3 ~ 7 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

Laurie Southerton

Laurie Southerton

Oct 18, 2016

Laurie Thrun Southerton (51) of Kerrick, MN passed from this earth on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 after fighting a difficult battle with cancer. She was truly a special woman and her passion for life and those in it knew no boundaries. She shined a light on all the lives that she touched and she will forever be in our hearts...

Darrel Osberg

Darrel Osberg

Oct 16, 2016

Osberg, Darrel R. age 75 of Anoka, formerly of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by parents, Erland & Grace Osberg; sister, Marilyn Olson. Survived by wife, Cheryl; children, Jason (Jenny) Osberg; Michael Osberg, Sarah Osberg; grandchildren, Jarett, Ben, Layla and Ryder; sister, Annette Partridge; brother-in-law, Phillip Olson; other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday 10/25/16 7:00 P.M. with visitation one...

Jeanne Mason

Jeanne Mason

Oct 9, 2016

Jeanne Marie Mason (née Cunningham), 89, went home to her Lord Jesus Christ on the afternoon of October 9, 2016, surrounded in love by her family in Fridley, MN. Born in Cleveland, OH in 1927, Jeanne grew up in Northeast Minneapolis. She attended Edison High School, was an active skater in the Ice Follies, and enjoyed summers with her cousins...

Valerie LaVasseur

Valerie LaVasseur

Oct 8, 2016

LaVasseur, Valerie age 38 of Minnetonka. Passed away unexpectedly at home on October 8th. She is survived by her brother, Michael LaVasseur; mother, Mary Neese; father, Gary LaVasseur and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial service Thursday Oct. 20th 7 PM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley. Reception...

Joseph Zeilbeck

Joseph Zeilbeck

Oct 7, 2016

Zeilbeck, Joseph Matthew tragically passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the age of 46. He will be so terribly missed by his fiancé and love of 19 years, Jennifer Gilbertson; their children, Thomas Gilbertson South, David Gilbertson, Kaitlyn Zeilbeck, Cassidy Zeilbeck and Joseph Zeilbeck Jr.; grandson Jacob Gilbertson; father, David Zeilbeck; mother, Donna Zeilbeck; brothers, David Bigelow and Michael...

Joretta Daudt

Joretta Daudt

Oct 5, 2016

Daudt, Joretta Mavis, age 85 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by husband, Billy Daudt; parents, Ivan and Ruth Walstrom; sister, Arlys Grudem (Walstrom); Survived by daughter, Diane Erickson; granddaughter, Jennifer (Peter) Crowley; great grandson, William; brother, Wayne (Jill) Walstrom; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Mon. 11 AM at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Drive,...

Quientin Jenkins

Quientin Jenkins

Oct 3, 2016

Quientin Marcellus Jenkins, age 47, of Brooklyn Park passed away on October 3, 2016. Survived by wife of two years, Dorothy who has been by his side for the last twenty six years and children, Tiara William and Jurez Slaughter. Funeral Service will be held at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN at 11:00 AM with a...