Obituaries
Ronald Rhyan
Dec 4, 2014
Ronald C. Rhyan passed away on December 4, 2014 at Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN. He was 85 years old. Ronnie served in the U>S> Army for 5 years. He was a medic during the Korean War, honorably discharged on July 2, 1952. He married Georgia Erickson and they lived in Ft. Dodge, Iowa for many years. After the death...
Junette Passon
Nov 30, 2014
Passon, Junette E. age 87 of Fridley. Preceded in death by twin sister, June Dahlberg. Survived by husband, Leonard; sons, Gary, Steven, David and Wayne; daughters-in-law; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Phillip (Darlene) Jansen. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St. NE, Fridley. Interment Sunset Cemetery....
Carolyn Urman
Nov 28, 2014
Urman, Carolyn L. age 69 of Isanti. Was born 12/1/44 in Jefferson, IA and passed away on 11/28/14 in Golden Valley, MN. She was preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Maysel Magoon. She is survived by son, Mark (Ann); sister, Marcella (Kent) Backstrom; brother, Darrell (Denise) Magoon; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial service Friday Dec. 5th,...
Sandy Peterson
Nov 27, 2014
Sandra "Sandy" Peterson, age 67 of Columbia Heights, passed away Thurs, Nov 27, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Mildred, and 2 sisters. Survived by husband of 49 years, Myron "Pete" Peterson; children, Randy (Sue) Peterson and Tim (Dawn) Peterson; grandchildren, Bradley (Brandi), Brittaney (Travis), Hailey, Taylor, Sam and Michael; great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Audrinna and Collins; father, William Adams; and...
Dean O'Mara
Nov 27, 2014
O'Mara, Dean "Joe", age 70 of Oak Grove, passed away Thurs, Nov. 27, 2014. Preceded in death by wife, Diane. Survived by son, Brandon (Carrie) O'Mara; and grandchildren, Mick and Kaylie. Funeral service Sun, Nov 30 from 3-6PM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Interment Mon, Dec 1 at 12:30PM at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Brainerd....
Elizabeth Keeley
Nov 26, 2014
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Keeley Age 76 Of Fridley, Minnesota Went home peacefully to the Lord on November 22nd, 2014. Preceded in death by mother, Mary E. Graen and father, Clarence Graen. Survived by husband, Frank J. Keeley; loving mother of daughter, Kim (Frankie); sons, Greg (Michelle) and Danny; grandchildren, Jordyn, Justin and Matthew; brothers, Jim (Pat), George (Joan), John (Bev)...
Betty Skelly
Nov 26, 2014
Skelly, Betty M. age 86, of Mounds View, was born August 27, 1928 and died November 26, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, one brother, two sisters and husband, Jerry. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Survived by daughters, Maureen Skelly, Laurie Skelly (Mark Strand), Trish (Steve) Lossing; son, Jerry (Lesli) Skelly; grandchildren, Gabriel (Angela) Skelly,...
Milo Hoiland
Nov 18, 2014
Milo Hoiland, age 88 passed away on November 18 after a long and fruitful life. Milo was raised by his widowed mother near Fergus Falls. He met his wife, Esther, in 1949 on the steps of a Lutheran chapel. Milo and Esther were married for 54 good years and raised two sons, David and Mark, who both live in the...
Harley Jacobs
Nov 18, 2014
Harley Jacobs, age 91. To my friends and loving family. I say goodbye with thanks and a smile. Please hold me on your hearts without sadness or sorrow. I have asked my children to not have services of any kind. Remember me by appreciating the gift of life, and the abilities you have. Jacobs was a WWII USAF combat veteran....
Robert Bona
Nov 18, 2014
Bona, Robert, age 88 of Mounds View, passed away Nov. 18, 2014. Survived by wife of 66 years, Regina Bona; children, Patty (Gary) Bultman, John (Diane) Bona, Rita (Terry) Miller, Kathy (Dennis) O'Dell, and Nancy (Boyd) Palsgrove; grandchildren, Megan, April, Dena, Natalie, Jessie, Sheila, Kenny, Chris, Kevin, Alex and Nicole; great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Arianna, Kayla, Hunter, Ava, Cooper, Hannah and...
Leonard Burgers
Nov 16, 2014
Burgers, Leonard "Bruce" age 67 of Mounds View. Survived by loving wife, Diane; son, Christofer (Jenny); granddaughters, Maggie and Molly; sister, Janet (Hank) James; nephews, David (Carole) James, Ric (Becky) James; niece, Amy James. Memorial service Saturday 11:00 AM with visitation 1 1/2 hours prior to service at Abiding Savior's Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View. In lieu...
Deanna Baggenstoss
Nov 16, 2014
Deanna "Dee" Baggenstoss, age 75 of Columbia Heights, passed away on November 16, 2014 at home, in care of her husband, Glen and special friends, Jai, Ravina, Avinash and Akash Ramnarine. Preceded in death by parents and 2 brothers. Survived by husband, Glen; brother, Bob (Carol) Carr of Montana; the Ramnarine family and many friends and relatives. Memorial service at...
Patricia Vant
Nov 16, 2014
Patricia Eileen Vant passed away peacefully at her home on November 16, 2014. She was born in Fridley on July 22, 1931, the youngest of ten children to Andrew and May Johanson. Pat attended Fridley and Columbia Heights schools. She married the love of her life Donald Vant on October 2nd, 1948. Three sons, Gary, Glen, and Steve were born...
Marvin Hannah
Nov 16, 2014
Hannah, Marvin Dean, age 77, of Spring Lake Park, passed away November 16. Marvin was born on January 3, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MN. He graduated from Yreka High School in Yreka, CA. He continued his education and received a Bachelor's degree at Metropolitan State University. He served 4 years in the Air Force and worked at International Harvester/ Case/IH...
Lillian Tiegs
Nov 14, 2014
Lillian Tiegs, age 97 of Columbia Heights, passed away on November 14, 2014 at home, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Cora (Sherwood) Dietl; first husband of 29 years, Joseph Haste and second husband of 27 years, Walter Tiegs; daughter, Evelyn Nygaard; brothers, Robert Dietl and Frank Dietl. Survived by her daughter,...
Robert Cuddihy
Nov 14, 2014
Cuddihy, Robert W. age 83 of Fridley. Preceded in death by son, Bobby Jr. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Marilyn; daughters, Lisa, Mary (Tim) and Debby (Dean); grandsons, Ben, Dan, Tony and Brandon; other family and friends. Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 NE Hwy 65, Fridley, visitation Monday 5-8 PM. Interment St. John's...
Stanley Berquist
Nov 12, 2014
Berquist, Stanley Jacob age 93 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by wife, Laura; grandson, Kevin; great-granddaughter, Faith Berquist. Survived by sons, Sheldon, Gary and Roger; daughters, Karen Schneider, Heidi Broberg, Betty Durben; 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Tuesday 12:00 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way NE, Fridley. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery,...
Ruby Koenen
Nov 11, 2014
Ruby Koenen of Fridley Mn. Passed away peacefully, Tuesday November 11, 2014 Services will be Friday November 14, at 11:00 am with visitation starting at 10:00 am at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fridley. Burial at Hillside Cemetery to follow. Born May 23, 1923 one of 8 children by Anton and Christina Klosterboer. She attended Canby High School then attended business...
Nancy McCarron
Nov 8, 2014
Nancy Jane Polson was born in North Minneapolis elder of 2 daughters to Lloyd & Ethel Polson. Growing up her best friend was cousin Geri. Nancy went to North High School while Geri went to Patrick Henry. Nancy helped Geri elope Geri started wearing layers of clothes to school, peeling off the extra layers of clothes at Nancy's house. Nancy...