Obituaries

Julie Christensen

Julie Christensen

Jul 9, 2015

Christensen, Julie Ann age 58 of Oak Grove. Passed away on July 9th, 2015. Survived by loving husband of 40 years, Terry; children, Angie (Derick) Carr, Erica Christensen (Kevin Thompson), Nathan Christensen; grandchildren, Gavin, Tyson and Malania. Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 6:00 PM with visitation 2 hours prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

Lloyd Olson

Lloyd Olson

Jul 5, 2015

Age 87, born Nov. 5, 1927, went home to our Lord on July 5, 2015 after living with Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by daughter, Lynn; siblings, Mavis Yerks, Dr. Vern E. (Shirley) Olson, Ardis (Howard) Prestidge; and brother-in-law, Marvin Ashwill. Survived by his wife, Polly (Anderson) Olson of 63 years; children, Susan (Wayne) Wahlstrom, Byron (Dianne) Olson, Denise Olson, Kay...

Elaine Wiese

Elaine Wiese

Jul 5, 2015

Wiese, Elaine May, age 90 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by husband, Earl W. Wiese; survived by children, Kathleen (Jack) Leer, Barbara Wiese, Carol Wiese , Gail (Rick) Wagner; also 7 grandchildren & 5 great granddaughters. Funeral Service Sat. July 18, 12 Noon with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley....

Mark Kohanek Sr

Mark Kohanek Sr

Jul 3, 2015

Mark Kevin Kohanek, Sr., 55 of Fridley, MN passed away on July 3, 2015. Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11th with a visitation one hour prior at Living Springs Wesleyan Church - 8001 University Avenue N.E., Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 (763-780-4673). Mark was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 31, 1960 to Val and Lois Kohanek,...

Marvin Moe

Marvin Moe

Jun 30, 2015

Passed away on June 30, 2015. No services will be held. Marvin Joseph Moe was born on May 19, 1930 to Joseph and Mae Moe. On May 20, 1955, he was united in marriage to Mildred D. Linck in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Marv was employed with Honeywell in Minneapolis for 35 years. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred; children,...

John Drobnick Sr

John Drobnick Sr

Jun 24, 2015

John R Drobnick Sr., age 83 of Fridley, passed away on June 24, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Ellen; and brothers, Ron and Jim Drobnick. Survived by children, JoEllen (Wes) Herman, Terri (Gary) Stubbs, John Drobnick Jr, Tammy (Ken) Hamann, Tommy (Tammy) Drobnick and Jason (Beth) Drobnick; grandchildren, Jes, Ashli (Jason), Michael, Christie (Dave), Troy, Destiny, Josh, Clay, Carly,...

Lorraine Shields

Lorraine Shields

Jun 21, 2015

Lorraine Mabel Warren Shields 8/14/31 - 6/21/15 Lorraine was born in Gackel, North Dakota to Edwin and Effie Peterson. She lived the first half of her life on the Iron Range along with her thirteen siblings whom she helped raise. Her parents and six siblings (Verner, Ray, Donna, Cindy, Joan, and James) have preceded her in death. Surviving siblings are...

James Skilling

James Skilling

Jun 21, 2015

Skilling, James Dean, age 60 of Fridley. Sr. Business Analyst with PCG Consulting Group. Survived by wife, Sandra; parents, Darroll & Marie Skilling; son, Darroll Walsh, daughter, Shannan Walsh-Lakis; Sister, Ann Green; brother Stephen Skilling; parents in law, Bertha & Temp Russell Sr.; sisters in law, Tracy (Tim) Spaid, Lisa (Tom) Salfisberg; brother in law, Temp (Kari) Russell Jr.; also...

Roger Logan

Roger Logan

Jun 19, 2015

Roger Logan, 77, of Anoka passed away at home on Friday, June 19. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 N.E., Fridley. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be held 4 p.m. June 23 in the Benson City...

Alice Johnson

Alice Johnson

Jun 18, 2015

Johnson, Alice Lindgren, age 89 of Golden Valley. Survived by children, Scott (Anita) Johnson, Greg (Kathy) Johnson, Pamela Bopp & Brian (Susan) Johnson; grandchildren, Steven Johnson, Terence Downes, Sonja Qutub, Karl Johnson, Eric, Hannah, Ariel & Marina Johnson; sisters, Ruth Clemmons & Carol Bergman; brother, Earl Lindgren. Memorial service Friday July 24, 1:30 with a visitation one hour prior at...

James Peterson

James Peterson

Jun 17, 2015

. Preceded in death by parents, Norman & Marjorie Peterson; Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Roxanne; children, Brandon (Hillery), Calvin & Breanna Peterson; granddaughters, Caytlin, Olyvia & Aubrey; sisters, Patty (Steve) Hardel, Dorothy (Jim) Gould, Susan (Kevin) Ecklund; brother, Larry (Melissa) Peterson; also many nieces & nephews and step-mother & life long friend & neighbor, Agnes Peterson Visitation...

Gloria Curtis

Gloria Curtis

Jun 8, 2015

Curtis, Gloria Rose, age 87 of Spring Lake Park, passed away June 7, 2015. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Morris of 62 years. She loved her family, playing cards, and reading novels. Survived by sons, John (Patricia), Donovan (Mary), Brad (Holly) and Kent; daughters, Corinne Copeland, Nora (Chad) Wicklund, Nina Curtis, Gwen (Bill) Wellner and Lori (Denis) McNulty;...

Laura Zanoni

Laura Zanoni

Jun 7, 2015

Laura M. Zanoni, age 85, of Fridley, passed away on June 7, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Candido Zanoni; parents, Irving and Mary Moore; and brothers, Donald, Orval and Kenneth Moore. Survived by daughter, Lisa (Paul) Neumann; grandchildren, Cassandra, Blake and Victoria Neumann; brother, Leo (Therese) Moore; sisters, Marjorie (Joseph) Gebhardt and Mary Jane (Robert) Kotsmith; nieces and nephews;...

William Hartos

William Hartos

Jun 5, 2015

Born in Roseville, MN on August 2, 1927 to Mike and Anna. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Arlene; brothers, John, Emil, Edward and Mike; sisters, Margaret, Mary and Annie. He will be missed by all. Survived by sister, Mable Hagen; children, Michael (Marie), Kim (Tom) Kraus; 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. We would like to thank the staff at...

Lillian Arnold

Lillian Arnold

Jun 2, 2015

Arnold, Lillian age 81 of Fridley. Passed away June 2, 2015. Born March 12, 1934 in Richmond, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Arnold & Verena Willenbring and brother, Dennis. Lillian was a founding member of the Church of St. William and a life member of the Fridley VFW Ladies Auxiliary. More than anything, she was a wife, mother and...

Charlotte Hartley

Charlotte Hartley

May 28, 2015

Charlotte B. Hartley, age 98 of Fridley, passed away peacefully May 28, 2015. 1st grade teacher in Fridley for many years. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond. Survived by children, Phil (Helen) Hartley, Connie (David) Froehle and Diane (William) Merritt; 12 grand children; 26 great grand children. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Tues, June 2 at the Church of Saint...

Dennis Wilczek

Dennis Wilczek

May 26, 2015

Wilczek, Dennis O'Dea, age 75 of MoundsView. Employee of Despatch Industries for 42 years. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Marleen; children, Tony Wilczek, Chris (Tom) Gresback; grandchildren, Katherine, Peter, Michael & Matthew Gresback; brother, Peter (Gloria) Wilczek; also nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at St. John the...

Michael Tresler

Michael Tresler

May 26, 2015

Michael "Spike" Tresler, 58, of Circle Pines passed away peacefully at home on May 26th. He is survived by mother, June; father, Dale; sisters, Carmen (Bill) Barrett, Penny Blaeser; nephews, Ross (Beth) Barrett, Aaron (Anne) Barrett; niece, Jill Blaeser; great nephews, Gaige and Gavin, and many wonderful friends. Mike was fortunate enough to only be preceded in death by his...

Lorna Krogen

Lorna Krogen

May 26, 2015

Krogen, Lorna M., age 80 of Coon Rapids, passed away May 26, 2015. Survived by husband of 56 years, Richard Krogen; children, Sue Olson, Joel (Veronica) Krogen and Sharyn (Rob) Ham; grandchildren, Gunner (Lindsey), Kara, Krista, Tim, Matt, Laura, Madison and Jaelen; great grandson, Logan; siblings, Violet, Wilbur and Harold; nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends. Memorial...

Larry Harris

Larry Harris

May 23, 2015

Harris, Larry Joe, age 78 of Fridley. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Elaine; children, Mike (Julie) Harris, Tim (Cheryl) Harris & Tom (Shelly) Harris; grandchildren, Nick, Rachel, Nicole, Kelsey, Austin, Trevor & Dylan; greatgrandson, Landon; also other family & friends. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 7700...