Obituaries

Katherine Dreher

Katherine Dreher

Oct 16, 2014

Dreher, Katherine V. "Kathy" age 75 of North Branch, formerly of NE Mpls., preceded in death by husband, Clark; sister, Linda Zacharias. Survived by daughter, Robin (Arlan) Ringer; Son, Danen (Amy) Shiek; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Tuesday 7:00 PM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Private...

Gerald Guse

Gerald Guse

Oct 13, 2014

Gerald Guse, age 65 of Fridley, passed away at home on October 13, 2014 surrounded by his family. Gerald was born on November 13, 1948 in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin to Henry and Josephine (Manka) Guse. He had many passions and interests throughout his life including making wine, planting flowers, gardening, trips to the lake, fishing, hunting, star gazing, taking videos...

James Cross

James Cross

Oct 11, 2014

James H. Cross, age 81 passed peacefully surrounded by his children. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marcie; mother, Ruby and father, Curt. Survived by sister, Marcia; children, Greg (Mary), Jeff (Celeste), Jennifer; grandchildren, James (Jenny), John, Alyssa and Madison. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St. NE, Fridley, Wednesday, 11 AM, with...

Tim Adams

Tim Adams

Oct 8, 2014

Timothy Lee Adams went home to heaven on October 8, 2014, at the age of 47 years, 11 months. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly as a result of long-term, undiagnosed high blood pressure. Tim was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on November 10, 1966, to Herb and Sue Adams. Tim was a preacher's kid and spent his childhood years in...

Sarah Super

Sarah Super

Oct 5, 2014

Super, Sarah, age 76 of Spring Lake Park, passed away at home on October 5, 2014. Survived by children, Kevin (Lynn) Johnson and Kathy Kaehn; granddaughter, Chantelle (Chris) Sconlon; and great granddaughter, Callie Rose Sconlon. Memorial service Friday, October 10 at 12PM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 NE in Fridley, with a visitation one hour prior. Miller Funeral...

John Olson

John Olson

Oct 4, 2014

Olson, John David age 44 of Fridley, formerly of North Branch. Survived by loving wife, Cindy; son, David Olson of Little Canada; stepdaughters, Jessica and Allecia Salminen, & Jenna Crawford all of Fridley; grandchildren, Travis and Teghan Puariea; mother, Lois (Craig) Cloutier of Fort Myers Beach, FL; father, David (Jenny) Olson of North Branch; mother-in-law, Joanne Madden of Fridley; sisters,...

Nathan Cottew

Nathan Cottew

Oct 4, 2014

Nathan A. Cottew, age 21 of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on October 4th, 2014. Nathan was the first baby born at Mercy Hospital on January 1st, 1993. Shortly after his first birthday, Nathan was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, a condition that never once held him back throughout his life. He was active in adapted...

Maxine Lundquist

Maxine Lundquist

Oct 2, 2014

Lundquist, Maxine I. age 87, of Oak Park Heights passed away October 2, 2014 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Preceded in death by her parents Allen and Naomi Balow and husband Myron. Survived by son, Allen (Cherie); granddaughter, Autumn (Dave) Triemert; great grandchildren Dante' Zigan-Ackermen, Jonas Ackerman. Funeral service Tuesday 5:00 P.M. with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral...

Ruth Cline

Ruth Cline

Oct 1, 2014

Cline, Ruth I. age 71, of Fridley. Preceded in death by son, William Cline; daughter, Kristina Piotrowski. Survived by husband of 43 years, Gerald; son, Bernard (Stephanie) Cline; stepdaughter, Debbie (Paul) Wagner; 8 grandchildren; sister, Eunice (Dave) Christiansen; brother, David (Diane) Hallin. Funeral service Monday 11:00 A.M. with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE,...

Clara Finley

Clara Finley

Sep 25, 2014

Finley, Clara age 80, of Fridley, passed away at home, Thursday Sept. 25. She is survived by her children, Donald 'Skip' Jr. (Heidi), Kathie Howard, Ron (Laurie), Becki (Fred) Fedora, Gordon (Kathy); many grand kids, great grand kids and many other relatives. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Saturday, October 4, 2014 12:00 PM Service...

Betty Sonnenberg

Betty Sonnenberg

Sep 25, 2014

Betty Ann Sonnenberg, 83 of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, died suddenly of a heart attack, Thursday Sept. 25, at Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN. She was born in Titonka, Iowa where she attended grade and high school. Betty attended one year at Wartburg College before graduating from Mercy School of Nursing, Mason City, Iowa. She worked as a Registered Nurse...

Donald Bratt

Donald Bratt

Sep 25, 2014

Bratt, Donald Herbert age 88, of New Brighton passed away peacefully. Navy Veteran of the South Pacific in WWII and Korea. Preceded in death by his wife Vivian; sisters, Pauline Fitzgerald, Marion Lundquist. He is survived by children, David (Sheri), Christine; grandchildren, Ryan, Tori, Eric (Mia); great grandchild, Blake. Celebration of life will be at St. Phillips Church, 6180 Hwy...

Bernard Chenoweth

Bernard Chenoweth

Sep 24, 2014

Chenoweth, Bernard age 69, passed away suddenly at his home in Blaine. He is survived by his children, Amy (Michael) Rieschl, Matthew (Catherine) Chenoweth; grandchildren, Anna, Owen, Eli, Brianna, and Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Leona, and his siblings, Elizabeth and Daniel. Bernie was the Commander at the Fridley American Legion Post 303, he...

Vernon Hall

Vernon Hall

Sep 21, 2014

Hall, Vernon 91 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully. WWII Veteran Preceeded in death by his wife of 57 years, Gladys Margaret; sons, Russ, Don and Infant; grandson, Neal Raustadt. Survived by sons, Vernon J, Roger , Dennis (Julie) Hall; daughters, Dianne Osterbauer, Jayne Hall and Sherry Mosner and many grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, 25th from 5-8 pm at Miller Funeral...

Daniel Peck

Daniel Peck

Sep 21, 2014

Daniel E. Peck, age 80 of Fridley. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda, sisters, Audrey & Laura; survived by loving wife of 44 years, Carole; children, Paula (Neal), Steve, Debra, Doyle, Diane, Jason (Jeanie); nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren; sisters, Elsie & Mary. Funeral service Friday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at St. Philips Lutheran Church, 6180...

Richard Shackle

Richard Shackle

Sep 20, 2014

Shackle, Richard Lyle, age 82 of Blaine. Born on Sept 30, 1931, passed away on Sept 20, 2014 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Dick served in the Marine Corps and did one tour in Korea. After his tour, he came home where he met and married his beautiful wife, Patricia. They had 6 children and upon retirement were...

Christine Lazarz

Christine Lazarz

Sep 19, 2014

Christine A (Gertzen) Lazarz, age 61 of Blaine, passed away surrounded by loving family after a battle with a chronic illness. Survived by her children, Rachelle (Donovan), Victor and Andrea; grandchildren, Kaylee, Alaina, Aaden, Jade and Dalton; siblings, Sandy (Gary), Janet, Garry and Duane (Annette); and other loving relatives and friends. Memorial service, Tuesday, 2PM at Miller Funeral Home, with...

Lois Gearhart

Lois Gearhart

Sep 19, 2014

Gearhart, Lois May Age 89, of St. Anthony, MN, passed away Sept. 19, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Lowell; son, Lucky. Survived by daughters, Sherry McPhillips and Bonnie Parkins, their husbands & several grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Private interment for family at Ft. Snelling. A Celebration of her Life at the Kraus-Hartig VFW, 8100 Pleasant View Dr., Spring Lake Park,...

Lorraine Houle

Lorraine Houle

Sep 17, 2014

Houle, Lorraine J. age 92, of Roseville. Adored & loving daughter, mom, grandma and great-grandma, went to Heaven 9/17/14 very peacefully, thanks be to You, dear God. She was preceded in death by parents, Stephen & Anna Krannak; special aunt & uncle, Olga "Nana" & Oscar Larson, and husband of 52 years, Gene. While we're so grateful she's now in...

Edmond Sworsky

Edmond Sworsky

Sep 16, 2014

Sworsky, Edmond A. age 94, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2014. Born Aug. 5, 1920, in NE Mpls. and longtime resident of Fridley MN. Proud member of the CCCs and elite Army Rangers 2nd Battalion that stormed Omaha Beach on D-Day. He also fought bravely and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. Purple Heart and Bronze Star...