Obituaries
Lorraine Johnson
Jan 20, 2016
Johnson, Lorraine Helen of Golden Valley, age 97 passed away peacefully Jan. 20. Preceded by her husband Curtiss D. Johnson, her brother Harlan Erickson, and her sister Fern LaGrange. Survived by her children Bonnie (Bryce) Nelson of Seattle, WA, Bruce (Patty) Johnson of Westlake Village, CA, Dewey (Kate) Johnson of Edina, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Lifelong member of Salem Covenant...
Robert Lange
Jan 20, 2016
Lange, Robert G. age 76 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Cecelia Lange; grandson, Sam Schmidt. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Judy; children, Chris (Han) Lange, Dianne (Brian) Schmidt; grandchildren, Josh and Abby Lange, and Justin Schmidt; sister, Carolyn VanderWoude; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday, 2/6/16, 11 AM with visitation one hour...
Donald Aker
Jan 18, 2016
Aker, Donald L., age 83 or Mounds View, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Jan 18, 2016. Former captain of the Columbia Heights Fire Department. Survived by wife, Janice; children, Shirel, Dawn, Franklin, Scott (Leanne) and Michelle (Matthew); grandchildren, Brandon, Felicia, Amber, Dillon and Johnathan; 3 great grandchildren; sisters in law, Ceil, Barbara and Marlene (Ronald). Memorial...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dec 25, 2015
Michael Oneel passed away December, 25 2015. Family services are being held at a later date.
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
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
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
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
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...