Obituaries

Stephen Ruzicka

Stephen Ruzicka

Jan 30, 2015

Ruzicka, Stephen C. age 54 of Andover. Preceded in death by parents, Richard & JoAnn Ruzicka; nephew, Kyle Franey. Survived by children, Andy (Katie), Jen; first grandchild due in August; fiance', Cindy Ekberg; siblings, Rick (Shelly), Tim (Gail), Lynn (Dave) Franey; aunt, Merle Olson; nephews, Danial Ruzicka, Nathan Franey; niece, Megan Franey; former wife, Dawn Pullen; best friend and companion,...

Brian Peterson

Brian Peterson

Jan 28, 2015

Peterson, Brian J., age 65 of Coon Rapids. Survived by Father, Carl G. Peterson; step mother, Dottie Peterson; sisters, Mary (Jaime) Sanabria, Janis Peterson; step sister, Marie Pilarski; nieces, Gisela, Andrea (Leo); grand nephew, David; also many loving cousins & friends. Brians understated generosity, kindness & extraordinary sense of humor will be greatly missed. Memorial service Mon. 11 AM at...

Alyce Hawkinson

Alyce Hawkinson

Jan 28, 2015

Alyce (Larson) Hawkinson, known for her gifts of music, hospitality and deep commitment to the church, died Wednesday. She was 81. A memorial service will be held at Salem Covenant Church in New Brighton, MN, at 1 p.m. Friday, February 6. Alyce was born May 27, 1933, in Kansas City, MO. She studied at the Kansas City Conservatory of Music...

Patrick Matson

Patrick Matson

Jan 26, 2015

Matson, Patrick M. age 72 of Blaine. Preceded in death by wife, Linda. Survived by children, Dave (Laurie), Dale (Stephanie), Patty (Steve) Schrempp, Ken (Nikki), Steve, Paul; many grandchildren, great-granddaughter, brothers and sisters. Visitation Friday 5-7 PM with a 7 PM Cerebration of Life at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Private interment Epiphany Cemetery, Coon Rapids....

Thomas Fish

Thomas Fish

Jan 24, 2015

Fish, Thomas A., age 71 of Blaine, passed away at home surrounded by family on Jan 24, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Georgia Fish; and siblings, Gloria, Virginia, Patricia, John and Jerry. Survived by wife of 42 years, Vivian Fish; daughters, Vicki (Marty) Ouellette, Tammy Fish and Sharon (Michael) Kedrowski; grandchildren, Andrew, Allie, Katie, Jordan, Charlie,...

Vera Phillips

Vera Phillips

Jan 23, 2015

Phillips (Krzyska), Vera A. age 92 of Fridley. Survived by children, Gail (Tom) Tucker, John (Sherry) Krzyska, Paul Krzyska; grandchildren, Chad, Tracy, Amy, Stefanie, Katie, Lisa, Corrie, John; 8 great-grandchildren; San Diego family, Margaret (Bobby) Surface, Shaun and Kevin Phillips, grandchildren Audrey and Nicholas, two great grandchildren. many nieces, nephews and long time friends. Visitation 5-8 PM Thursday at Miller...

Jeffrey Linnell

Jeffrey Linnell

Jan 20, 2015

Linnell, Jeffrey Paul, age 56 of Fridley. Survived by parents, Lyle & Mary Linnell; also other relatives and many friends. Memorial service Tuesday January 27th 2 PM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley. Interment Franconnia Cemetery, Shafer, MN. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210...

Ronald Bourgeois

Ronald Bourgeois

Jan 18, 2015

Bourgeois, Ronald W., age 83 of Roseville. Preceded in death by parents, Edmund & Florence; sisters, Corina Rasmussen, Jane Leger, Marion Scharber & Pearl Benson; brother, Eugene Bourgeois; survived by children, Cheryl (Steve) Girouard, Linda (Mark) Johnson, Michelle (Len) Lankau & Tonia Older; grand daughter, Monique (Ron) Bourgeois; siblings, Erwin (Bena) Bourgeois, Adele (Floyd) Kaiser, Carol (Neil) Martin, Eleanor (Ray)...

Gertrude O'Neil

Gertrude O'Neil

Jan 16, 2015

O'Neil, Gertrude M., age 94 passed away on Jan. 16, 2015. Born in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Preceded in death by husband, Willard O'Neil; parents Ernest and Clara Weizenegger; brothers, Ernest, Charles, Eugene, and sister Bonita; grandsons, Mark Truen, Brad Boldenow, and son in law Dwight Boldenow. Survived by daughters, Shirley (Don) Glaser & Pat Boldenow; son, Michael (Julie) O'Neil; grandchildren...

Robert Ylinen

Robert Ylinen

Jan 14, 2015

Ylinen, Robert E. Age 80 of Saint Cloud Beloved Father, Grandfather, Friend and Brother. Born April 3, 1934 in St. Paul, Minnesota and passed away January 14, 2015. Preceded in death by daughter Nicole Ann, parents Arvo and Marie, sisters Audrey and Evelyn, brother Roger. Survived by children Nadine, Robert (Mary), Michael (Laura), Crystal, Carl. Brother Jim Loving friend Elaine...

Daniel Drinkard

Daniel Drinkard

Jan 13, 2015

Daniel Lee Drinkard, age 46 of Fridley, passed away on January 13, 2015. Left to cherish his memory are his mom and dad, Joelyn and Coy; wife, Cheree; fiancé, Rita; sons, Michael and Jamie; daughter, Sara; brother, Andy (Melissa); nephew, Benjamin; niece, Stephanie; and other loving relatives and friends. Daniel was a man with a huge heart and contagious laugh....

Ardath Norman

Ardath Norman

Jan 10, 2015

Ardath Eloise (Cornell) Norman, 93, passed away on January 10, 2015 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester. She was born on February 1, 1921 in Minneapolis. On November 29, 1944 she married Earl Norman, and he preceded her in death on May 19, 1970. She resided in Mounds View for 56 years and was employed at Process Displays for 33...

Delories Stewart

Delories Stewart

Jan 9, 2015

Stewart, Delories M. age 90 of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, Ueal Sr. Survived by children, Ueal Jr. "Skip" (Cheryl), Mike (Gini), Diane Suppes, Garland "Peach", Sandy (Ken) Grey; many grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service Friday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Mpls. www.millerfuneralfridley.com...

Robert Engstrom

Robert Engstrom

Jan 7, 2015

Engstrom, Robert W. age 86 of Fridley. Born Aug. 25, 1928 and passed away January 7, 2015. Survived by wife of 64 years, Mary; daughters, Linda Powers, Nancy Webber; grandchildren, Andrew and Sarah Powers; great-grandson, Aidan Hackbarth. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. 763-571-1300. Interment Sunset Cemetery,...

Georgia Dauer

Georgia Dauer

Jan 6, 2015

Dauer, Georgia P., age 79 of New Hope. Preceded in death by son, Scott; survived by loving husband, Fred; children, Doug (Laura) Dauer, Mahna Dauer; granddaughter, Emma Dauer; grandsons, Devon, Dylan. Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 460 75th Ave. NE., Fridley. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery, Nicollet, MN. Visitation Grace Lutheran...

Doris Gustafson

Doris Gustafson

Jan 5, 2015

Gustafson, Doris G. age 86, of New Brighton, passed away on January 5, 2015, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Willard A. Gustafson; three older sisters, Wilma, Dorothy "Dot", and Millie. Doris was born in Cloquet, MN, but spent her adult life in St. Paul and Mounds View / New Brighton. She...

Kenneth Swan

Kenneth Swan

Jan 5, 2015

Swan, Kenneth Wayne, age 59 of Minneapolis. Born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada on July 4, 1955. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2015. Worked at Jimbo's Italian Restaurant in Blaine for ten years. He enjoyed crappie fishing, cribbage and the Green Bay Packers. Preceded in death by parents, Jack Swan and Eleanor Askett. Left to cherish his memories are...

Sharon Wilson

Sharon Wilson

Jan 4, 2015

Sharon Ann Wilson, age 70, formally of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in New Brighton. Sherry was born on January 8, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Helen Jackson. Survived by daughter, Laurie (Chris) Nelson; son, Bob Wilson; sister, Jan (John) Stinchfield; sister, Cheryl Skaar; grandchildren, Lindsey Nelson (Mike Larson),...

Phillip Hankins

Phillip Hankins

Jan 3, 2015

Phillip Barclay Hankins II, age 61 of East Bethel , passed away Saturday January 3, 2015. Phillip was a race car driver and enthusiast. He loved his kids, and cherished his family. Preceded in death by his father, Phillip Hankins; brother, Robert Hankins; and niece/godchild, Kalley Lundeen. Survived by sons, Andrew (Erin) Hankins and Chad Hankins ; daughter, Erica Hankins;...

Karen Mistelske

Karen Mistelske

Jan 3, 2015

Mistelske, Karen Marie, age 67 of Zimmerman. Passed away peacefully in her home on January 3rd. School cook for many years in School District 15. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd & Gladys; sons, Derrick & Kyle; survived by children, Kris, Tonya, Billy, Chuck, Jesse (Amber); grandchildren, Brandan, Caity, Tylor, Dylan, Josh, Bailey, Kaylee, Hannah, Kenzie, Christian, Chaysen, Ethan &...