Obituaries
Howard Kulla
Apr 12, 2016
Kulla, Howard J. "Poochie" age 75 of Fridley. Born and raised in Elmdale, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on April 12, 2016. Howie was an Army Veteran who later retired from MNDot after 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and spending time with friends who include his large family. We will forever remember his smile, his...
Marcine Posterick
Apr 11, 2016
Posterick, Marcine A., age 82 of Columbia Heights, passed away April 11, 2016. Preceded in death by parents and grandson. Survived by Jerome, husband of 59 years; children, Kevin (Caroline), MaryKay (Frank) Jordan, Tom (Mary Jo), Terry (Kathy) and Pat (Lori); 13 grandchildren, siblings, Marv (Marlene), Donna (Ken) and Ron (Janice); nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends....
Charles Weiser
Apr 9, 2016
Weiser, Charles W., age 84 of Fridley. Preceded in death by son, Lawrence Charles; brother, Philip; sister, Marge Carlson; survived by loving wife of 60 years, LaVonne; daughters, Judy & Wendy; daughter in law, Lara; grandchildren, Eric & Faith. Memorial service Thursday April 21, 2016 6 PM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy....
James Bates
Apr 7, 2016
James "Jim" Bates, 86, of Fridley, took the hand of Jesus on April 7 in Andover. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington Street NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Interment will be held at Morningside Memorial Gardens. Jim was born on February...
Harold Geiser
Apr 7, 2016
Harold F. Geiser, 87, of Fridley passed away on April 7, 2016. He was born on September 13, 1928 to Hubert and Catherine (Otte) Geiser in Bluffton Township, Minnesota. He was united in marriage to Marles Marie Olson on April 18th, 1956. Harold loved all things outdoors including fishing, hunting, trapping and camping. He was preceded in death by his...
Viola Elven
Apr 5, 2016
On April 5, 2016 her Lord and Shepard called her home. She was preceded in death by her loving Husband, Ivan and sisters, Shirley Anderson and Dolores Kellerman. Survived by her sons Steven (Sandra) and Gary, Grandchildren; Jesse, Justin, Kyle, Dustin, Jamie, Cody, and Chase, many Grandchildren, sisters; Connie Culbertson, Betty (Clarence) Schuh, Sharon (Joe) Farmer, Carol (Larry) Olson, many...
Chester Burmis JR
Apr 1, 2016
Burmis, Chester "Chet" Jr., age 60 of Columbia Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Apr 1, 2016. Family man, factory worker and union activist. Preceded in death by son, Adam; and parents, Chet Sr. and Grace. Survived by wife of 35 years, Barb; brother, Chris (Mary); many nieces and nephews; cousins; and other loving relatives and friends. Celebration of life on...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...


