Obituaries

Gerald Hults

Gerald Hults

Sep 17, 2015

Hults, Gerald John "Gerry" age 74 of Fridley, formerly of Milroy, MN passed away on 9/17/15 from Lewy Body Disease. Preceded in death by father, Howard Hults; and sister, Elaenor Harter. Survived by loving wife, Betty; children, Richard Hults, Susan (Mark) Sellnow, Nancy (Brian) Emmans; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; mother, Florence Hults; siblings, Josie Schmer, Howard "Sam" (Teri) Hults, Elaine...

Colleen Mack

Colleen Mack

Sep 13, 2015

Mack, Colleen F. age 62 of Columbia Heights. Survived by loving husband of 45 years, Claydon; children, Amanda Mack, David (Lacey) Mack; 6 grandchildren; sisters, Colette Booth, Luanne (Al) Coleman. Memorial service Monday 1:00 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Jeff Staples

Jeff Staples

Sep 10, 2015

Staples, Jeffrey M., age 33 of New York Mills, passed away Sept 10, 2015. Survived by parents, Michael and Kathleen; brother, Alex (Stephanie); girlfriend, Heidi Jacobson and her children, Bailey and Kylie; many aunts and uncles; and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11AM Sat Sept 19 at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy 65 NE Fridley with a visitation...

John Bjorback

John Bjorback

Sep 10, 2015

John F. Bjorback (Jack), age 84, left us to be at peace Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16 at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Highway 65 N.E., Fridley and continuing for one hour prior at the church on Thursday. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17 at...

Judith Conley

Judith Conley

Sep 9, 2015

Judith Conley, 77, of New Brighton passed away on September 9. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 15 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 N.E. Fridley. Judith is survived by brother, Tom; daughters, Linda, Barb, Carol; grandchildren, Dana, Tara, Tyler, Matt, Janelle, Cody, Michael, Jeremy; and 10 great-grandchildren....

Opal Walton

Opal Walton

Sep 9, 2015

.Opal was born in Temple City, California to Aaron & Florentine Locke. When she was 16 she traveled from Pasadena, CA to visit her sister, Ruby and her husband, living on a farm outside of Glenburn, ND. While on that visit she met her future husband while running an errand to the Post Office in Glenburn. On January 14, 1943,...

Shawn Fish-Foster

Shawn Fish-Foster

Sep 1, 2015

Shawn G. Fish-Foster, age 54 of Blaine, passed away September 1st, 2015. Celebration gathering to be held at Scoops Pub, 482 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids on Sunday, September 13, 2015 starting at 11:30 AM. Service Scoops Pub 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Sunday, September 13, 2015 11:30 AM

Jim Lambert

Jim Lambert

Sep 1, 2015

James (Jim) Michael Lambert passed in peace Tuesday, September 1. He was born in 1932 in West Concord, Minnesota. He married Nancy Mollers in 1957, and together they raised 8 children who later blessed him with 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. While he spent his childhood on the farm, his family moved to Minneapolis when he was a teenager....

Jenny Peterson

Jenny Peterson

Aug 31, 2015

Jenny Peterson, 91, formerly of Columbia Heights passed away on Monday, August 31. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3 at Miller Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday and continuing for one hour prior to the service at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Highway 65 N.E. Fridley. On May 30, 1924, Jenny Marie...

Audrey Bloom

Audrey Bloom

Aug 30, 2015

Bloom, Audrey M. age 81 of Fridley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 30, 2015. She loved and lived for her family. Audrey was born on April 21, 1934 at her home in NE Minneapolis. She was married at the young age of 16 to her sweetheart Herb and they spent the rest of their lives together...

Victor Arnoldy

Victor Arnoldy

Aug 28, 2015

Arnoldy, Victor John, age 86 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully on August 28th, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by beloved wife of 59 years, Bonnie; loving father of Cindy (Jerry) Lindner, Cheryl (Duane) Torborg; grandfather to Jared, Steven & Kendra Lindner; Michael & Kayla Torborg; brother, Roger (Marian) Arnoldy; also nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday Sept....

Chester Burmis Sr

Chester Burmis Sr

Aug 19, 2015

Burmis, Chester J. Sr., age 87 of Fridley, passed away peacefully on Aug 19, 2015. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Grace; grandson, Adam; and brothers, Frank and Joe. Survived by sons, Christopher (Mary) and Chester Jr. (Barb), who was Chet's wonderful caregiver for the past 4 years. Also survived by grandchildren, Jennifer and Christopher Jr.; and 4 great grandchildren....

Laura Renner

Laura Renner

Aug 18, 2015

Renner, Laura Lee age 58 of Valencia, CA formerly of Cottage Grove, MN. Laura was born in St. Paul, MN on October 11, 1956 to Warren and Patricia Gamache. She grew up with four brothers and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth. At an early age, Laura was diagnosed with Arthritis. This crippling disease did...

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Aug 17, 2015

Richard A. Anderson, age 81 of Columbia Heights, passed away Aug 17, 2015. He was a letter carrier for 30+ years. Survived by wife of 60 years, Jean; children, Mark, Lori (Rich) and Kari (Eric); grandchildren, Christina, Shawn, Tricia, Christopher, Scott and Trey; and great grandchildren, Richard, Serena, Novalee and Lylah. Preceded in death by grandson, Richard; and brother, Jim....

Verna Hadden

Verna Hadden

Aug 16, 2015

Hadden, Verna E., age 90 of Cedar, passed away Aug. 16, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; sisters, Bernice Elieff, Rhoda Haas and Wilma Lofgren. Survived by children, Linda (John) and Mark; granddaughter, Tyler; and brother, Ronald Bongard. Memorial service 11:30 AM on Sat, Aug 29 at Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church, 2749 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham Lake....

Therese Kroonblawd

Therese Kroonblawd

Aug 13, 2015

Therese Kroonblawd, age 54 of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 13, 2015. She loved to garden and cherished time with her family. Survived by her husband, Paul; son, Matthew (Jason); father, Edward Vankrevelen; 6 brothers and sisters; nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service Tuesday 11AM with a visitation one...

Ronald Strelow

Ronald Strelow

Aug 11, 2015

Strelow, Ronald Gerwin, age 86 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Gerwin & Hertha; favorite pets, Fritzi, Jakie, Meow, M.J. & Muppsey. They will be waiting for him over the Rainbow Bridge. Survived by loving wife of 41 years, Ellen; cousins, Clarence (Molly) Falk, Dean (Maria) Falk, Harold (Maxine) Falk, Dorothy Stolt; sister in law, June (Bill) Braunworth; nieces...

Francis Fruzyna

Francis Fruzyna

Aug 9, 2015

Francis Joseph Fruzyna (Fuzz) was born in a farmhouse in the rural town of Newton, Wisconsin, on February 12, 1932. He was the second child born to Catherine and Frank, with an older sister Theresa, and younger brother Tony. He attended a one-room schoolhouse with 7 other classmates, where math was his favorite subject. Yes, he walked to school in...

Dale Anderson

Dale Anderson

Aug 5, 2015

Anderson, Dale Thomas Born June 10, 1929 Age 86 Dale's great hope was realized (Romans 8:24-25) on August 5, 2015, joining his Wife Betty. Survived by his children, Lynn (Craig) Borgmann, Bryan (Robin), Mark (Mary) & Scott (Jenifer). His 12 grandchildren, Cara, Nolan, Kurt, Ian, Jessica (Kyle), Heather, Casey, Jeremy (Jackie), Ethan, Jacob, Tony and Matthew; 2 great-grandchildren, Easton &...

Wendy Weaver

Wendy Weaver

Aug 3, 2015

Weaver, Wendy, 57 of Fridley passed away August 3, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Highway 65 N.E., Fridley. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday and continuing for one hour prior to the service at Miller Funeral Home. She is...