Obituaries

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...

Richard Wenz

Richard Wenz

Feb 27, 2016

Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, March 4, 2016 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson

Feb 21, 2016

Anderson, Laurie Jo, age 62 of Coon Rapids, Survived by sister, Kathy Anderson; brother, Greg Anderson (Jeanne); sister in law, Carol Anderson; also many nieces, nephews & friends Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, February 26, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday,...

Timothy Munter

Timothy Munter

Feb 15, 2016

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5 at Fridley United Methodist Church, 680 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. On July 3, 1958, Timothy James Munter was born to Marlin Austin and Donna Helen Bernice (Koll) Munter in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated Spring Lake Park High School in 1976 and...

Gladys Biltonen

Gladys Biltonen

Feb 15, 2016

Gladys passed away peacefully last weekend in her Mounds View, Minnesota home. Gladys was born in Hibbing, MN to Ivan and Gertrude Johnson. Growing up in the tight-knit Hibbing community, Gladys acquired many lifelong childhood friends. After graduating from Hibbing High School, Gladys left home to follow her sister Bernice at Gustavus College. This was a big step as she...

Merle Sheffield

Merle Sheffield

Feb 15, 2016

Sheffield, Merle Paul, age 87 of Brooklyn Park. Retired Auditor, State of Minnesota; lifetime member of Fridley VFW #363; MOC #11. Preceded in death by son, Ted; survived by loving wife of 36 years, Marilyn; sons, David (Julia), John (Dyann); daughter, Marsha Basch (Steve) ; grandchildren, Briana, Bryan & Ben Sheffield; Brendan & Dylan Basch. Funeral service Fri. 11 AM...

Roland Gagnon

Roland Gagnon

Feb 14, 2016

Gagnon, Roland D. age 85 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey. Survived by wife, Paula; son, Joseph (Brenda); grandchildren, Anthony, Matthew & Andrew; brother, Virgil (JoAnne); many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 825 - 51st Ave. NE, Columbia Heights. Private interment Kinkead Cemetery,...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Feb 13, 2016

Johnson, Robert Lee, age 61 of Blaine; Preceded in death by parents, wife, Mary Jane; brother, Russell. Survived by sisters, Joyce Smith, Vivian Bodick, Elaine (Harold) Grivna; brothers, Dennis (Darlene), Roger (Lynn), David Johnson; also many nieces, nephews & friends. Memorial service Saturday April 30, 2016 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation Miller...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

Feb 9, 2016

Johnson, Betty R., age 74 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents and 4 brothers. Survived by husband of 54 years, Richard; sons, Robert (Sheila) & Raymond Johnson; 8 grandchildren; sister, Laura McCormick; brothers, Gordon (Ruth), Kenny (Rosie) & Russell (Elaine) Fossen; also many nieces, nephews & other family. Funeral service Sat. 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior...

Shirley Stormoen

Shirley Stormoen

Feb 5, 2016

Stormoen, Shirley M. age 89 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; grandson, Chris Meyer-Conboy; brother, Ron Sorensen; sister, Phyllis Alexander. Survived by children, Tim (Renee), Linda (Mark) Conboy, Craig; grandchildren, Jenifer (Neil) Phalen, Matt, Dustin and Derek Stormoen, Travis and Amanda Conboy; great-grandchildren, Gwen, Ellie, Brayden, Landen and Nicholas; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 11...

Raymond Zurn

Raymond Zurn

Feb 5, 2016

Raymond Nicholas Zurn, age 86, went to be with his Lord on February 5, 2016. He was residing at the Maranatha Senior Living Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife of over eighteen years Birthella (Bertie) Zurn. Ray was born on January 25, 1930 to Ambrose & Lucy (Schouviller) Zurn. Ray completed the Callaway School in...

Curtis Leaf

Curtis Leaf

Feb 4, 2016

Curt was born in Webster City, Iowa to John and Marjorie (Long) Leaf on November 27, 1956. The family relocated to a farm near Boone, Iowa in 1959. Reared in a Christian home along with siblings Cindy (1958) and Craig (1964), Curt was saved by faith in Christ as a child, baptized and joined the church his family faithfully attended....

Jeanette Dierkhising

Jeanette Dierkhising

Feb 3, 2016

Jeanette Dierkhising, 84, of New Brighton passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton with visitation held one hour prior. On August 8, 1931 Jeanette Elizabeth Mohs was born in Milwaukee, WI. Her family would...

Harry Hansen

Harry Hansen

Jan 31, 2016

Hansen, Harry Elroy, age 90 of New Brighton. Proud WWII Air Force Veteran serving in the South Pacific. Survived by loving wife of 42 years, Connie; children, Bradley (Carolyn) Hansen, Mark (Diane) Hansen, Kimberly (Jeff) Haspert, Charles (Janice) Hansen; step children, Richard Kush Jr., David (Lori) Kush, Lynnette (Marty) Hawkinson; 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandson; sisters, June Cook, Eleanor (Ron)...