Obituaries

Marjorie Lindberg

Marjorie Lindberg

Mar 31, 2016

Lindberg, Marjorie E. Age 93, of West Salem, WI formerly of Blaine, MN passed away March 31, 2016. Preceded in death by parents and brothers Clarence Christiansen, Edward Christiansen, Gerald Christiansen, husbands Warren A. Ekeroth and John C. Lindberg, son David Ekeroth, daughter-in-law Wendy Terwisha. Survived by sister Esther Kloven, son Steven (Annette) Ekeroth, daughter Luanne (Gary) Reamer. 8 grandchildren...

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Mar 30, 2016

Johnson, Donald R. "Big Tank" age 62 of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Luther and Christine Johnson; brother, Paul Johnson. Survived by children, Akeba Johnson, Donald Johnson Jr., Durrell Johnson; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Paula (Raymond) Berry, Elder Cheryl Moore Johnson, Annetta Johnson,; brothers, Eric (Karen) Johnson, Stephen (Denise) Johnson, Darryl (Dorris) Johnson, Reginald (Avis) Johnson, Leonardo Johnson; friend &...

Marian Billington

Marian Billington

Mar 30, 2016

Marian A. Billington passed away at home peacefully on 3/29/16. She is preceded in death by husband, Gary. Marian is survived by her children, Scott, Kelly (Tom) Hoppenrath, Kerri, Daniel; grandchildren, Tom, Jon (Melody), Allison and great-grandson, Kyler. Please join us to celebrate her life and next journey this Saturday, 4/2/16 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Miller's on...

Aaliyah Millay

Aaliyah Millay

Mar 29, 2016

Aaliyah Grace Millay touched our lives on March 29, 2016. She will be deeply missed by her parents, Amanda Madsen and Chaz Millay. A private family service will be held.

Janice Freeman

Janice Freeman

Mar 28, 2016

Born April 13th 1949. Mother to 4 children, Timothy, James, Angela and Anthony. She has 12 Grandchildren, James, Jessica Jan, Jozelyne, Abby, Ian, Jordan, Dana, Paige, Nicholas, Matthew, Jacob and Brittany Rose, along with 6 Great Grandchildren, Braydon, Braxon, Faith, Hayden, Damian and Rose. Janice is now reunited with her parents Marvin and Caroline Peterson and was a blessed sister...

Thomas Radtke

Thomas Radtke

Mar 28, 2016

Radtke, Thomas John, age 71 of Lexington. Retired Postal Carrier. Preceded in death by Parents, George & Beatrice; survived by loving wife of 48 years, Marlene; daughter, Monica; sisters, Karen Vesovich & Shirley (Bob) Hames; brother, Dennis (Joan) Radtke; also many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Funeral service Fri. 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at St. Mark's...

Rick Swanson

Rick Swanson

Mar 28, 2016

Swanson, Rick W. age 56 of Montevideo, formerly of Dawson. Preceded in death by grandparents; father, Warren; sister, LouAnn Swanson; son-in-law, Joshua Greve; granddaughter, Rachel Greve. Survived by wife, Rosemary; son, John Swanson; daughters, Jessica and Jacqueline Swanson, Julie Greve; grandson, Hunter Greve; mother, JoAnn Klossnar; brother, Terry Swanson; close family friends, Barb Elliot and Al Dietrich; many extended family...

Daniel Taylor

Daniel Taylor

Mar 25, 2016

Taylor, Daniel W. age 49 of Columbia Heights. urvived by father, Warren; mother, Jolene; brother, Mark; sister, Sharri; 1 aunt, 4 nieces, 1 nephew. Memorial service Thursday 3 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Private interment. millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Thursday, April...

Beverly Brama

Beverly Brama

Mar 21, 2016

Beverly Lynne Gordon was born April 13, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Raymond and Bonnie Gordon. Bev received her Associates of Science in Nursing from Anoka Ramsey Community College. She worked 38 years as a RN. The last 35 years at Fairview Health Services. She began her carrier as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and then spent...

Sharon James

Sharon James

Mar 20, 2016

James, Sharon age 78, of Fridley passed away at home on March 20. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Esther McCready; sisters, Mary McCready and Ida Mae Rice. Sharon is survived by her husband, Clyde James; children, Marshall James and Martin (Kathy ) James; siblings, Ilah (Douglas) Nelson, Arlene (Robert) Block, Janice (Harold) Neumann, James (Joanne)...

Tess Shafer

Tess Shafer

Mar 18, 2016

Shafer, Tess (Theresa) G. age 90, formerly of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully at home on March 18. She is preceded in death by her husband, Darold; son, Gordon; parents Philip and Lucy Callaghan; and siblings Lucy, Fran, Ruth. Roy, Margaret, Jack, Jim, Judy and Anthony. She is survived by her children, Mary (Mike) Holmgren, James (Bonnie) Shafer, Mark Shafer,...

Shirley Simon

Shirley Simon

Mar 17, 2016

Shirley Lorraine Simon (nee, Hoglund), 89, of Fridley passed away March 17, 2016. A gathering to celebrate Shirley's life will be held 4 -7 p.m., Thursday, March 24 at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy 65 N.E., Fridley. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Survived by son, Lawrence (Denise); granddaughter, Amy (David) Janssen; grandsons, Michael, Luke, Adam; great-grandchildren, Edmond, Adeline, Colette;...

Leonel Salinas

Leonel Salinas

Mar 16, 2016

Leonel Salinas, 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN following a brief illness. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife and partner of 45 years, Elodia (Castillo) Salinas; his 4 daughters, Lamar (Chris) Niemczycki; Luz Maria Villarreal; Darlenne Salinas and Marlenne Salinas; 11 grandchildren, Jesus, Bryana, Javier, Reyna,...

Dorothy Eggert

Dorothy Eggert

Mar 14, 2016

Eggert, Dorothy R., age 88 of Fridley. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Henry; son, Brian; son in law, Tony Ninno; granddaughter, Pamela Ninno. Survived by sons, Stephen (Mary), John (Karen); daughter, Angela (George) Shurina; daughter in law, Rosanne; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Eggert, Matthew Eggert, Katie (Bill) Pomerleau, Adam (Jade) Eggert, Cheryl (Marc) Kozak, Paige (Chris)...

Marilyn Hanson

Marilyn Hanson

Mar 10, 2016

Marilyn Dorothy Jensen was born on November 15, 1939 in Minneapolis to Alfred and Irene Jensen. In 1965, she was united in marriage to Robert Floyd Hanson. Marilyn loved to play cards and dominoes, solve puzzles, and sew. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and going out to eat. She is survived by her children, Roy...

Paul Tjosvold

Paul Tjosvold

Mar 8, 2016

Tjosvold, Paul D., age 89 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by loving wife, Ann; brothers, Curtis & Roger. Survived by children, Greg (Carrie) Tjosvold, Jeff Tjosvold, Bruce Tjosvold, Jill Tjosvold (Mark Jones); grandchildren, Katie Tjosvold, Sara Tjosvold, Jerome Tjosvold, Michaella (Michael) Ekisola, Jessica (Eric) Thurston, Heather (Jeff) Crego; great granddaughter, Ashley Ulrich; sister, Beverly Mattheis; sister in law, Pat...

Sharon Tassel

Sharon Tassel

Mar 7, 2016

Sharon was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota on December 17, 1939 to proud parents Nicholas and Mamie Gaulrapp and was the youngest of 5 children. Sharon attended St. Mary's Catholic school and was smitten by Ronnie Van Tassel, whom she met at the Roller Skating Rink. Because they attended different schools, this romance had to survive by the passing of love...

Yoke Ng

Yoke Ng

Mar 4, 2016

Yoke Ha Yee Ng was born on May 23, 1923 in China's Canton province. After having seven children, Yoke Ha and her family immigrated to Minnesota in 1968 and began working at the Nankin Chinese Restaurant. In 1972, she and her family opened up their own Chinese take-out business called Asia Chow Mein. During the first year of the business,...

Helen Beahrs

Helen Beahrs

Feb 28, 2016

Beahrs, Helen Edith, of Waverly Gardens, North Oaks, passed away peacefully 16 days after her 100th birthday celebration with family and many friends. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn & Ella, husband, Oliver & 4 brothers. Survived by children, J. Randolf (Margaret) Beahrs, David Howard Beahrs, Nancy (Gary) Oster; step daughter, Gean Landy; sisters, Vivian Grover, Jean Vesely; grandchildren, Robert...

Violet Lind

Violet Lind

Feb 28, 2016

Lind, Violet, age 97 of Fridley, passed away on Feb 28, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Morgan; grandson, Randall; and 5 siblings. Survived by children, Keith (Kathy) and LeAnn Lind (Steve Foster); grandchildren, Kameron, Kristopher, Lindsey and Kendra; nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service at 11AM on Sat, March 5th, with a visitation beginning...