Obituaries

Ralph Ott, Jr

Ralph Ott, Jr

Aug 2, 2014

Ralph Daniel Ott Jr. 83, of Excelsior, MN formerly of Clear Lake, Iowa followed his son Daniel on August 2, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Ethyl Howard Ott, Ralph Ott Sr. and Nettie Howard Ott; brothers, John (Jack) Ott, Don Ott; daughter, Susan Wisner and granddaughter Erica Wisner. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Ott; his sisters...

Ronald Widlund

Ronald Widlund

Aug 2, 2014

Ronald E., Widlund, passed away on August 2, 2014. He was born June 13, 1935 in Duluth, MN and attended school and college there. Retired from Lagerquist Elevator Co. after serving 25 years as credit manager. Ron served 2 years in the Navy in Guam. Preceded in death by mother, Ruth Onstad (John) and father, Emil; sister, Irene; son in...

Roxanne Scheller

Roxanne Scheller

Jul 26, 2014

Roxanne L. Scheller, age 62 of Spring Lake Park, passed away on July 26, 2014. Survived by children, Tanya (John), Eric (Barb), and Sherry; grandson, Cole; sister, Barb; brother, Tom; sisters in law, Paula, Sandy and Darlene; brothers in law, Mark and Curt; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Neil; parents, Robert and Donna;...

Daniel Ott

Daniel Ott

Jul 23, 2014

Daniel Kimball Ott, 50, of Batavia, Ill. formerly of Excelsior, MN passed away suddenly on July 23, 2014. Preceded in death by his sister, Susan Wisner and his niece, Erica Wisner. Survived by his parents, Ralph and Jackie Ott; sisters, Kathy Saum (Bob), Karen (Randy) Wisner, Laura Reynolds (Jackie Hoff); and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan, a...

Elaine DeBrobander

Elaine DeBrobander

Jul 22, 2014

Elaine DeBrobander, age 78 of Fridley, passed away July 22, 2014. Survived by husband of 61 years, Ronald; children, Dennis, Debbie (Jeff), Darel (Cindy), David (Terri); grandchildren, Dennis, Janna, Amanda, Joe, Julie, Allan, Ryan, Darel, Angie, Eric, Kevin, Kyle, Kaeley, Emily, Brianna, and Mary Jo; several great grandchildren; other loving relatives and friends. Memorial service 11AM Friday, July 25 at...

Richard Butler

Richard Butler

Jul 20, 2014

Richard Butler, age 62, passed away peacefully on July 20th from complications of pneumonia. He is preceded in death by his son, Justin and survived by his wife, Sharon and son, Mason. Rick devoted his life selflessly to God, his family, his men's fellowship and his hot rods. Though he had battled cancer for several years, his stubborn nature fought...

Helen Calistro

Helen Calistro

Jul 19, 2014

Calistro, Helen Fern Age 85 Formerly of Fridley, passed away peacefully July 19, 2014. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Calistro Sr.; parents, Emma and Raymond Leek; brothers, Milo & Walter Leek. She is survived by daughter, Carol (Joel) Frank; sons, Joe (Linda), Ray (Teri), Steve (Sue); 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; nieces & nephews, and many friends....

Kay Fuller

Kay Fuller

Jul 16, 2014

Kay Fuller Born 10/3/67 – In peace 7/16/14 Survived by: her children Nick Bates, Joe Bates and Kimberlee Fuller. Her grandchildren Gaige Batche-Fuller, Kayleb Fuller and Hunter Bates. Relatives William Fuller, Eppie Fuller Jim Fuller along with many other friends and family. Kay was always and will always be a free and strong spirit with a good soul. Kay loved...

Joan Jacobson

Joan Jacobson

Jul 13, 2014

Joan A. Jacobson, age 64 of Roseville. Joan was born on November 30, 1949 in Saint Paul, Minnesota and passed away on July 13, 2014 in New Brighton, Minnesota. Joan was a mail clerk for Hennepin County for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Grace Jacobson. Joan is survived by her twin sister, Jane,...

Jesse Kaehn

Jesse Kaehn

Jul 11, 2014

Jesse Lee Kaehn, age 39 of Spring Lake Park, passed away in his sleep on July 11, 2014 after a lifelong struggle with Diabetes. Survived by his mother, Kathy Kaehn; father, Charles Kaehn; half brother, Shawn Kaehn; grandmother, Sarah Super; grandfather, Kenneth Johnson; special friend, Tiffany; and many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service 12PM Friday at Miller Funeral...

Gerald Smith

Gerald Smith

Jul 11, 2014

Smith, Gerald L. "Butch" "Jerry" age 71 of Blaine. Survived by children, Steve (Chris), Kari (Kermit) Bjork; grandson, Kyle; brothers, Richard, Larry, John, Tom; sister, Judy Walberg; many nieces, nephews and special cousins, Craig (Michelle); special friends and coworkers from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Brighton and St. Louis Park Peter Hobert Elementary. Truly touched the hearts of...

Patricia Johanson

Patricia Johanson

Jul 10, 2014

Johanson, Patricia "Jean" age 88, of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Charles. Survived by daughters, Susan and Gayle; grandchildren, Joe, John, Jennifer, Ron and Jason; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Baker and Carol Johnson. Served as a volunteer at Unity Hospital Auxillary for over 30 years and North Suburban Hospital District for 19 years. As Pat wished, a memorial service...

Donald Stiller

Donald Stiller

Jul 10, 2014

Stiller, Donald L Age 82 of Fridley, MN, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2014. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Delores Stiller; children, Renee (Craig) Anderson and Jim Stiller; grandchildren, Jackie, Danielle, Kayla, Alison, Megan and Beau; and great grandchildren, Cayden and Callie. Memorial service 11 AM Wednesday, July 16 at the Church of St William 6120...

Amelia Witherspoon

Amelia Witherspoon

Jul 9, 2014

Witherspoon, Amelia A. age 99 of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, Howard; 2 sisters; 2 brothers. Survived by son, Mark (Pattie); grandchildren, Kevin, Keith (Wendy), Katie (Mark) Gunderson, Kristin Witherspoon; great-grandchildren, Evan, Madelyn, Mya, Amelia, Olive, Colin; brother, John Ruzich; Funeral service Monday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley...

Samuel Goehring

Samuel Goehring

Jul 9, 2014

Goehring, Samuel F. "Sam" age 73 of Blaine after a courageous battle with cancer went home July 9, 2014 to be with his parents, Samuel and Freida; wife, Gloria; bother, Clarence; sister, Elnora. He is survived by children, Mary Lynn, Sam, Gary and Sherry; brother, Al (Jane); sisters, Gladys, Eunice and Darlene; grandchildren & great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends....

William Trubiano Sr

William Trubiano Sr

Jul 8, 2014

William Trubiano Sr passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the age of 93. No services will be held. Interment will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at a later date. Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432

Michael Hart

Michael Hart

Jul 7, 2014

Michael, "Mike" Hart of Fridley, passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2014. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gay Hart, his children, Mark Hart (Janine) of Big Lake, Michelle Hart of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Barry Hart (Candace) of Monticello and his grandchildren, Rachel, Jake, Sam, Noah, Lily and Charlie. He was a caring person...

William Backstrom

William Backstrom

Jul 2, 2014

William E. Backstrom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 5, 1929 to Elwood and Hildur Backstrom. He was preceded in death by grandson, Amery. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley; children, Cheryl (George) Mills, William J. (Mary) Backstrom; grandchildren, Crystal (Ed), Nicole, Elliot, Megan & Katie; sister, Sharon Larsen; also many nieces & nephews....

Betty Polzin

Betty Polzin

Jun 30, 2014

Betty Lou Polzin "Auntie Red" Betty was born August 16, 1929 in Jeffers, MN she was the 3rd of six children born to Walter and Elaine Polzin. She graduated from Marshall High School. Retired from Marigold Foods after 34 ½ years. She league bowled at the national state and local levels. She was a huge sports fan she never missed...

Patricia Frauly

Patricia Frauly

Jun 29, 2014

Frauly, Patricia A. age 75 of Blaine was born in Mpls., MN on April 14, 1939 to George Sr. & Marie Peppers. She passed away on June 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Sr.; brother, George Pepper Jr. Survived by sons, Kenneth Jr. (Roxie), Jeff; grandchildren, Zack and Sara; sister, Kathleen Rosene; other relatives and friends....