Obituaries

Fern Newman

Fern Newman

Jan 17, 2016

Fern Newman, 91, of Fridley passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. No services are scheduled at this time. Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432

Margaret Preining

Margaret Preining

Jan 17, 2016

Preining, Margaret V. age 97 of Mounds View. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert; parents, William and Martha Larsen; brothers, Merlin, Ernest and Louie Larsen. Survived by daughters, Bonnie (Lawrence) Saba and Pamela Dixion; 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Private services were held. www.millerfuneralfridley.com

Carrie Adair

Carrie Adair

Jan 16, 2016

Adair, Carrie Christine, age 32 of Mounds View. Survived by loving parents, Roger & Bev Adair; brother, Jeremy Adair; also aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family & friends. Memorial service Fri. Jan 22, 7 PM with visitation beginning at 5 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN...

Harriet Vassar

Harriet Vassar

Jan 9, 2016

Vassar, Harriet F. (Reimann) Age 88 of NE Minneapolis, formerly Aitkin and Columbia Heights passed away January 9, 2016. Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, Kendall. A kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Harriet cherished her family. She will be remembered as a compassionate loyal friend, avid bird watcher, nature enthusiast, and danced a mean polka....

Franklin Schutte

Franklin Schutte

Jan 2, 2016

Schutte, Franklin Keith, age 89 of Columbia Heights. Loving husband, father & grandfather. Died peacefully in his sleep at Autumn Glen Assisted Living. Preceded in death his wife, Lorraine; son, Mark & 4 brothers & 4 sisters. Survived by children, Larry (Pam) Schutte, LaNae (Jerry) Loose & Janelle Rorman; grandchildren, Niki, Cal, Angela, Harlan & Dane; great grandchildren, Taylor &...

Donald Anderson

Donald Anderson

Jan 2, 2016

Anderson, Donald I. age 89 of NE Mpls. Went to be with the Lord, Jan. 2, 2016. Survived by spouse of 49 years, Mae Anderson; son, Jerome (Holly) Anderson; sister, Virginia Cleath; 2 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; also many cousins, nieces & nephews. Funeral service Wed. Jan. 13, 12 Noon at Salem Covenant Church, Silver Lake...

Roger Aalund

Roger Aalund

Jan 1, 2016

Aalund, Roger G. age 77 of Mounds View. Preceded in death by parents, beloved wife, Andrine (Andy); Survived by sons, Glen (Debbie), Steve (Karen); grandchildren, Alison, Melissa, Annika & Ian; sister Ginny (Gebhard) Fuhrken; brother, Dick (Lee) Aalund; also nieces & nephews. Funeral service Thursday Jan.. 7, 2 PM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home,...

David Bona

David Bona

Dec 31, 2015

David Leo Bona, 74, passed away December 31, 2015. He beat the odds 28 years ago when he received a heart transplant and a second chance at life. This allowed him to see his grandchildren grow into young adults and also spend many unforgettable summers at the lake, where the door was always open to family and friends. He enjoyed...

Leonard Lind

Leonard Lind

Dec 29, 2015

Leonard V. Lind, age 94 of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Mary. Survived by children, Dorothy (Arne) Rosing, Jerry Lind, Jim (Bette) Lind, Diane Griffin; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Graveside service Thursday 1 PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Everyone attending will meet on Assembly Area 2 no later than 12:45 PM. Cemetery Fort...

David Grice

David Grice

Dec 28, 2015

David P. Grice, 54, of Chaska passed away 12/28. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Grice and Emogine Oval. Survived by stepdad, Herb Oval; sons, Thomas, Nicholas; siblings, Carol, Kathy, and Mike. Dave was an avid fisherman. He loved being out in nature and would collect bits of it to save. Dave succumbed to the severe injuries from a...

Rita Henke

Rita Henke

Dec 27, 2015

Henke, Rita Ann, age 94 of Circle Pines. Preceded in death by husband, Harold B.; daughter, Deanne; son, Tommy. Survived by children, Diana (Stephen) Gall; Kathryn Saenger; Dan (Mary Ann) Henke; 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren & 3 great great grandchildren; Also 5 sisters, many nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thurs. 10 AM with...

Michael Oneel

Michael Oneel

Dec 25, 2015

Michael Oneel passed away December, 25 2015. Family services are being held at a later date.

Carmen Thompson

Carmen Thompson

Dec 21, 2015

Carmen Ione (Johnson) Thompson of Arden Hills, MN was born on July 18, 1943 in Rugby, North Dakota to Clifford and Ida (Kamrud) Johnson. Carmen died at the age of 72 on Monday, December 21, 2015, at the Homestead of Anoka in Anoka, MN. Carmen attended high school at Hillcrest Academy in Fergus Falls, MN. Carmen married Terry Thompson of...

Marcia Bennett

Marcia Bennett

Dec 18, 2015

Bennett, Marcia Lee, age 80 of Fridley. Marcia retired from Anoka Co. where she was the Internal Governmental Coordinator. She was a Political Activist and Volunteer for 7 years with the MN Service Men and Women. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) Bennett and brother, Richard (Dick) Doto. Survived by daughter, Cindy (Mike) Lutz; sons, Scott...

Carol Delmonico

Carol Delmonico

Dec 16, 2015

Delmonico, Carol A., age 82 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; sister, Shirley. Survived by daughters, Nikie (Jack) Ehlen; Carrie (Dave) Stromberg; son, James (Linda) Delmonico; grandchildren, Amy, Cory, Katie, Kendra & Thomas; sister, Janice; brother, Gene; also many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Sun. December 27, 2015 3 PM with a visitation one hour...

Patricia Peterson

Patricia Peterson

Dec 16, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Patricia Louise Peterson (Gardner), 81, of Isanti, at St. Joseph Hospital on December 16, 2015. After her heart surgery 2 years ago, her courage, determination, and love of life has been nothing short of amazing. We are in awe of her, she was tough as nails, faithful, forgiving,...

Kathryn Maas

Kathryn Maas

Dec 15, 2015

Maas, Kathryn Ray, 93 of Columbia Heights, passed away on Dec. 11, 2015. Kathryn was born on Jan. 12, 1922 to Herb & Helen Brooks in NE Mpls. She married Oliver Maas in 1940 & they raised 5 children in Fridley, MN. She was later employed by Cream of Wheat for 17 years. Kathryn was preceded in death by her...

Betty Larson

Betty Larson

Dec 13, 2015

Larson (nee Olson) Betty J. age 82, of New Brighton, formerly of Fridley. She was born on Feb. 27, 1933 in Ogilvie, MN to Ephriam and Deva Olson. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Harvey. She is survived by her husband, Lester; daughter, Lesley (Bob) Wahlstedt; sons, Brad and Brian (Lynn); granddaughter, Jen; grandsons, Josh, Mike and Dan. She...

Gracelyn VanGorden

Gracelyn VanGorden

Dec 13, 2015

April 17, 2003-December 13, 2015 Gracelyn gently left us to be at peace on December 13th, 2015 after her fight with Cystic Fibrosis for twelve years. The gift of a double lung transplant in 2013, her fierce will to live, and the grace of God carried her through two extra special years of life, love and happiness that we will...

Elsie Magnan

Elsie Magnan

Dec 13, 2015

On April 16, 1924 Elsie Mae Van Keuren was born in Roosevelt Township, Crow Wing County, Minnesota to Julius and Edna (Lynn) Van Keuren. She was united in marriage to Leon Magnan on October 29, 1944. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Minneapolis. Elsie worked many years as a waitress until starting at Hennepin County Medical Center. She would...