Obituaries

Frances Renner

Frances Renner

Oct 1, 2016

Renner, Frances E., age 92 of Blaine, passed away Oct 1, 2016. Preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Raymond; parents; 6 siblings; and granddaughter, Rachel Ann. Survived by children, Jim (Becky) Renner, Michael (Cathy) Renner, Judy Ysker and Margaret (Steve) Dahms; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Thurs, Oct 6, 2016...

Anthony Zabinski

Anthony Zabinski

Sep 26, 2016

Zabinski, Anthony A., age 91 of Fridley, passed away at home on Sept 26, 2016. Lifetime member of the Belgrade VFW post 1825. Preceded in death by wife, Cleone and siblings, Al, Leona, Ronnie, Elmer and Elenore. Survived by daughter, Jo Ann (Patrick) Heule; grandchildren, Ryan (Char), Kelsey, Kyle and Jonathon (Ashley); great granddaughter, Norah; and siblings, Marie, Claude, Daniel...

Donald Holman

Donald Holman

Sep 26, 2016

Donald Wayne Holman, 10/29/1947-9/26/2016 of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota was called home to be with the Lord on September 26th, 2016. He was a loving husband, devoted father, dedicated grandfather and beloved friend to all who knew him. He will be remembered for his kindness, laughter and his generosity to help those in need; and of course his trademark Fedora...

Christina Johnson

Christina Johnson

Sep 25, 2016

Mrs. Christina Margaret "Marge" (Balog) Johnson of Blaine, MN died peacefully at Unity Hospital on September 25th 2016 in Fridley, MN at the age of 96. Marge is preceded in death by her husband Harold E. Johnson, parents Ignatius "Ike" and Bertha (Lehman) Balog, and brothers Harold and Willard Balog. She is survived by siblings Helen (Balog) Hutchison and Donna...

Paul Trowbridge

Paul Trowbridge

Sep 25, 2016

Full notice soon. Funeral service 1PM Wednesday, October 5, 2016 with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Erick Kuubits

Erick Kuubits

Sep 22, 2016

Age 73, of Fridley, passed away September 22, 2016 after a valiant struggle with esophageal cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Oskar and Wilma. Survived by sisters, Sharon and Sylvia; brother, Elliott (Megan) of Whitefish, Montana; niece, Jennifer (Jay) Fischer; great nephews, Cody and Kyle Fischer; cousin, Michael Pakkala (Marguerite) as well as many good friends. Erick was born January...

George Meissner

George Meissner

Sep 21, 2016

Meissner, George Willie Evan, age 84 of Fridley. Born March 10, 1932 in Pierson, Iowa. Died peacefully September 21, in Fridley. Attended Wartburg College, Waverly, IA and graduated from Iowa State, Ames, IA. Retired from Unisys as an electrical engineer. Preceded in death by parents, Bill & Therese Meissner and brother, Arthur. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Dee;...

Jerry Fruin

Jerry Fruin

Sep 19, 2016

Jerry's life will be honored on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 10 AM with visitation one hour prior at Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel (Fort Snelling State Park- Highway 5 & 55, Minneapolis). Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Service Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Highway 5 & 55 Minneapolis, MN Friday, October 14, 2016 10:00 AM

Dorothy Bourgeois

Dorothy Bourgeois

Sep 18, 2016

Bourgeois, Dorothy A. (Spleiss), age 82 of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sept 18, 2016. Retired from Piper Jaffray in 1995 after 40 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Erick and Celia; brother, Joseph Hamann; and sister, Betty Nordquist. Survived by children, Cheryl (Steve) Girouard, Linda (Mark Johnson) Bourgeois and Michelle (Len) Langkau; granddaughter, Monique...

Geraldine Lehman

Geraldine Lehman

Sep 15, 2016

Gerry was born on February 15th, 1939 to George and Gladys Etl, who farmed just east of Eden, SD. She was the second of five children, the first of three daughters. Her early years were filled with horseback riding, drawing, working on the farm, and attending country school. She went to high school in Grenville, SD; and, it was there...

Janet Ransom

Janet Ransom

Sep 14, 2016

Ransom, Janet M. age 79, of Fridley.  Preceded in death by husband, Lyman Earl; and sister, Judy Jesser. Survived by children, Mark (Lisa), Judi (Steve) Holloway, Michael (Pam), Lori (James) LeVasseur and Eric; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and sister, Joyce Kaufman.  Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. Williams, 6120...

Alan Wiggins

Alan Wiggins

Sep 13, 2016

Wiggins, Alan C., age 68 of Columbia Heights, passed away on Sept 13, 2016. In loving memory of our brother Alan for being the caring person he was, and the lives he touched. May Alan rest in peace, perfect peace with Christ. Preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Lorraine Wiggins; and grandparents, Myn & Ernest Blok and Hobart...

Rosa Gerrels

Rosa Gerrels

Sep 13, 2016

Gerrels, Rosa N., age 88 of Richfield, passed away peacefully Sept 12, 2016. Survived by son, Rusty (Lou Ann); grandson, Jeromy; great grandsons, Ryan and Logan; and brother, Gus Cox. Preceded in death by husband, Wilbur and 4 siblings. Funeral service 11AM, Fri, Sep 16 with visitation one hour prior at Miller's on University, 7398 University Ave NE, Fridley. Service...

Cheryl Matusovic

Cheryl Matusovic

Sep 12, 2016

Cheryl Lyn Matusovic, age 43, of Blaine passed away on September 12, 2016. Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 23, 2016, at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, Minnesota with visitation one hour prior. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, September 23, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00...

Rose White

Rose White

Sep 12, 2016

White, Rose Bernadette, age 90 of Spring Lake Park. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, John & Rose Bunjevac; brothers, Nicholas, Peter & Stephen; sisters, Amelia, Catherine, Regina, Helen & Mary; survived by sons, Robert (Dora), Daniel (Susan), Larry (Holly) & David; grandchildren, Michael (Seoyoung), Christopher, Stephanie (Jason), Tracy, Kevin, Patrick, Nicholas & Timothy; great grandchildren,...

Thomas Castle

Thomas Castle

Sep 10, 2016

Thomas William Castle, 64, passed away at his home in Fridley, Minnesota on September 10th, 2016 after a nearly one-year battle with cancer. Tom was born on October 28th, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1969 and then attended Mankato State University and Brown Institute, after which he began a career in broadcasting at KMOT...

Merlin White

Merlin White

Sep 9, 2016

Merlin Jule White, age 86, of Fridley passed away on 9/8/16. Merlin was a proud American and United States Veteran. He loved being at his cabin up in Park Rapids, MN with his dogs, family and friends. When not at the cabin you could find Merlin participating in several different sports. He loved sports, and was honored to be inducted...

Burtram Wetterlund

Burtram Wetterlund

Sep 9, 2016

Burtram Rodney Wetterlund, 92, of Spring Lake Park, MN, went to be with the Lord, Sep 9, 2016. Preceding him in death were his parents Carl and Hilda Wetterlund, and brother Gordon. Surviving are his wife of 68 years Vernice; sons Ronald (Judy) and David (Marcia); daughters Carol (Daryl) and Janice (John); 6 granddaughters, 14 grandsons, 41 great grandchildren, many...

Jack Mahaffey

Jack Mahaffey

Sep 7, 2016

Jack E. Mahaffey was born on Sept. 26, 1937, in Fountain Inn, SC. He slipped away very quietly and peacefully on Sept. 7, 2016, with his wife and daughter holding his hands. Jack was a kind and loving man who touched so many people in his life. He served 4 years in the Air Force; his last station was Finland,...

Dorothy Davis

Dorothy Davis

Sep 3, 2016

Davis, Dorothy Mae, age 92 formerly of St. Francis. Preceded in death by loving husband, Jack; 2 brothers, 5 sisters. Survived by daughters, Carolyn (Rusty) Godfrey, Judy (James) Stubbs; grandchildren, Tamera (Rich) Kopka, Tonya (Mike) Olson, Jason Stubbs; great grandchildren, Michael, Austin (Sara), Anthony, Mackenzie, Josephine & Jack; great great grandchildren, Kaiden, Bentley & Fletcher. Memorial service Saturday Sept. 17,...