Obituaries

Betty Heinrich

Betty Heinrich

Jun 15, 2016

September 18, 1924 - June 15, 2016 Betty Christina Heinrich was born to John and Christina (Thuen) Stenen in Bienfait, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was united in marriage to Erwin Heinrich on December 18, 1942 in Hopkins, Minnesota. No services are planned at this time. Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432

Maren Zabel

Maren Zabel

Jun 15, 2016

Zabel (Aune), Maren Rae, age 39 of Circle Pines. Passed away unexpectedly at home. Preceded in death by father in law, Gary Zabel; grandparents, Morris & Gladys Vangen, Roy & Dorothy Aune; aunt, Patricia Olson. Survived by loving husband, Anthony; children Esther & Trygve; brother, Mark Aune; parents, Edward & Sharon Aune; mother in law, Joan Zabel; also aunts, uncles,...

Chester Bierl

Chester Bierl

Jun 14, 2016

Age 87, of Mounds View. Born May 22, 1929. At his request no service will be held. Private family gathering. Thanks to the Allina Hospice team for their care, Tracy, Theresa, Mary, Kathleen and Amber. Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432

Sharon Backstrom

Sharon Backstrom

Jun 13, 2016

Backstrom, Sharon Ann, age 59 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by father, Daniel McEvoy; brother, Michael; Survived by husband of 35 years, Douglas; son, Steven; daughters, Elisabeth, Amber, Caitlin (William) Finucane, Sarah; mother, MaryAnn McEvoy; sisters, Colleen Nelson, Patricia Hedlund & Kathleen McEvoy. Mass of Christian Burial Friday June 17th, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at...

Bruce Richard

Bruce Richard

Jun 9, 2016

Richard, Bruce W. age 65 of Lauderdale. Died on June 9, 2016. Preceded in death by father Kenneth and niece Kirstin. Survived by his mother Laura, brother Mike, sister-in-law Kathy, nephews, Joe and Jaime and their families. Bruce was a loving son, brother and uncle. He had a passion for fishing, good food and the outdoors. He had a nickname...

Richard Blanski

Richard Blanski

Jun 9, 2016

Richard "Dick" Blanski, 85, of St. Anthony formerly New Brighton, passed away on June 9. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm. Saturday, June 18, at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley with visitation one hour prior. Richard is survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Saturday,...

William Remarke

William Remarke

Jun 4, 2016

REMARKE, William (Bill) age 82 of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife , Margarethe; brothers, Jack & Jim Remarke; survived by children, Sue (Craig) Remarke Hanson, Carrie Remarke, Julie (Tim) Remarke Simonson, Steve (Stephanie) Remarke; grandchildren, Greta, Nick, Nate & Benjamin; sisters, Joyce & Mary Ann; brother, Joe; also many nieces & nephews. Bill was a proud US Army veteran,...

Wayne Bevers

Wayne Bevers

Jun 3, 2016

Wayne Allen Bevers, 63, of Fridley passed away 6/3/16. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10 at Miller's on University, 7398 University Avenue N.E., Fridley with visitation one hour prior. Survived by his children Wesley, Tamara, Emily, Aaron, Joshua, Christopher; 1 grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents. Visitation Miller's on University 7398 University Avenue N.E....

Gloria Wilcox

Gloria Wilcox

May 31, 2016

Gloria Mae Anderson Wilcox went to heaven May 31, 2016 at the age of 94 years. She was born May 28, 1922 on the farm in rural North Branch, MN to Hugo and Amanda (Olson) Anderson, the eighth of nine children. She attended the country school –located on the farm property. Graduated from North Branch High School in 1940 and...

Howard Simonson

Howard Simonson

May 31, 2016

Simonson, Howard "Howie", age 76 of Fridley, passed away on May 31, 2016 after an 8 month battle with cancer. Survived by wife of 54 years, Karen Simonson; children, Terrie (Mike Schaffer) Simonson and Tim (Julie) Simonson; grandchildren, Dylan, Connor, Nick and Nate; sisters, Gloria (Gene) O'Neill and Jan (Mike) Lenz; nieces and nephews, and other loving relatives and friends....

Olivia Ambuhl

Olivia Ambuhl

May 28, 2016

Princess Olivia - a beautiful child of God full of passion, creativity and beautiful from the inside out. Genuine, she was very caring and compassionate with a special love for children. Her tender heart drew many hurting people to her and she had a gift for ministering to others in life altering ways. She had a special bond with many....

Ronald Erickson

Ronald Erickson

May 27, 2016

Ronald L. Erickson "Ron" Age 78, of New Brighton passed away May 27, 2016 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by parents, Roy and Myrtle Erickson; brothers, Dwayne and Richard. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Bonnie; daughter, Jacki (Steve) Gale; grandchildren, Robert and Kelsey Gale, as well as relatives and good friends. Celebration of life...

Elmer Pless

Elmer Pless

May 25, 2016

Pless, Elmer I., formerly of Fridley, passed away May 25, 2016 in Harlingen, TX. Preceded in death by by step daughter, Sharon and granddaughter, Jillian. Survived by wife of 58 years, Shirley; son, Duane (Yvonne); and grandchildren, Danny, Gerrett, Stephanie and Kody. Memorial service Sat, June 11 at 10AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy...

David Zelazny

David Zelazny

May 24, 2016

Zelazny, David Michael, age 62 of Anoka. David loved to fish and spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survived by children, Leah (Matt) Palmer, Matt & Tim Zelazny; grandchildren, Allison & Emily Palmer; sisters, Paulette Tillman, Pat (Randy) Nummela; brother, Dan (Mary) Zelazny; former wife Cindy & her extended family; Also many nieces, nephews & friends. . Memorial...

Beth Young

Beth Young

May 20, 2016

Beth McGregor Young died unexpectedly on Friday, May 20, of a pulmonary embolism. She is survived by her husband, Thomas, her two daughters Kirsten and Kelsey, her parents Joanne and Robert McGregor, her mother-in-law Evelyn Young, her sisters Kim McGregor and Ann McGregor Tennyson, and her brother Peter McGregor. Beth cherished her large extended family and friends. Beth enjoyed life...

Virginia Layland

Virginia Layland

May 19, 2016

Layland, Virginia Ann, age 74 of Fridley, passed away May 19, 2016. She was born on September 8, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN and was married to Gerald Layland for 25 years. She worked at Holiday, Cub Foods & Home Depot in Fridley for several years. Virginia is survived by her children, Angela (Mike) Owens and Kimberly Layland (Troy Schmeda); grandchildren,...

Mary Hancock

Mary Hancock

May 12, 2016

Hancock, Mary Kay (Kalinowski), age 66 of Minneapolis, passed away May 12, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Mary; step mother, Flo; sisters, Patty and Donna; in-laws Ed and Vi; and aunt, Edith. Survived by husband of 21 years, Jim Hancock; sisters, Carol Kalinowski (Ed Robinson), Karen (Wally) Hansen, and Donette (Scott) Flatten; brother-in-law, Earl Smithson; sister-in-law, Elaine...

Donald Krtnick

Donald Krtnick

May 8, 2016

Donald Krtnick, 86, of Fridley passed away at his home on Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born on July 11, 1929 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Nikolas and Katherine (Rojka) Krtnick. He was a 35 year union carpenter and avid fisherman, who loved to go bowling and garage sale shopping. He is survived by his wife, Ida; children, Ken (Diane),...

Ray Schueller

Ray Schueller

May 7, 2016

Age 85, of Fridley. Survived by daughters, Christine (David), Laurie, Karen, Ann (Mark), Mary (Chad); grandchildren, Arie, Ellyn and Matthew Emde, Robert, Charles and Sydney Peiler, Olivia and Audrey Langworthy. Visitation Tuesday, May 10 from 6-8 PM with vigil prayers at 7 PM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432. Memorial Service Wednesday, May 11 at...

Joseph Fitzgerald

Joseph Fitzgerald

May 6, 2016

Fitzgerald, Joseph Donald, age 90 of Columbia Heights .Retired US Postal Worker. Preceded in death by parents, William & Anna Fitzgerald; brothers, James Emmett & Edward Emmanuel Fitzgerald; sisters, Anna E. Jungwirth and husband Richard "Dick", Margaret "Peggy" Klinkhammer and husband George; nephew, David Jungwirth; nieces, Patricia and Christina Jungwirth; great nieces, Tara Fitzgerald & Angel Mielke; great nephew, Charlie...