Obituaries
Thomas Genosky
Jun 26, 2014
Genosky, Thomas Donald age 82 of Fridley, MN. Born August 12, 1931, passed away June 26, 2014. Thomas grew up in the Minneapolis area attended Edison High School, served 4 years in the Air Force. Retired from the Minneapolis Post Office. Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary; brothers John Jr., Donald & Gerald; nephew Richard Jr. He is...
Edward Rutz
Jun 25, 2014
Edward G Rutz, age 88 of Columbia Heights, went home to be with Jesus on June 25, surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret "Marge";children John and Renee; son in law, Scott; grandchildren, Ashlee and Leah; daughter in love, Cyndie "Gracie"; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 AM Monday at The Church of...
Marilyn Anderson
Jun 25, 2014
Anderson, Marilyn F. "Mo" age 81, of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Robert. Survived by children, Kathy (Doug) Strecker, David (Kari), Bob (Val), Paul (Becky), Sue (Steve) Zastrow; grandchildren, Ashley, Jacob, Amanda Anderson, Alyson Zastrow, Mitchell, Carley Anderson, Hannah Zastrow; brother, Stan (Dee) Hannon; sister, Lorraine Hannon; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday...
Darel Turner
Jun 22, 2014
Turner, Darel J. Darel grew up on a farm near Tracy, Minnesota. His big claim to fame in high school was winning the drawing contest for the school mascot. The humorous part is that Darel traced the "Scrapper" from his little brother's coloring book. In 1956 Darel joined Graybar Electric. He worked as a sales representative for 35 years. Also,...
Donald Beaudette
Jun 19, 2014
Donald J. Beaudette, age 83 of Fridley. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Lucille (Lou); son, Brian (Mary); daughter, Mary (Bruce) Spah; grandchildren, Rachel (Joe), Justin (Brooke) & Whitney (Justin);great granddaughter expected in July; brother, Richard; also nieces & nephews. Visitation Christ Lutheran 641 89th Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55432 Wednesday, June 25, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM...
Lester III
Jun 17, 2014
Lester A. Wilsey III, 64, Fridley, MN Died June 17th, Preceded by Father Lester A. Wilsey Jr., Mother Alice M. (Cozak) Wilsey. Survived by loving Wife Niki (Fulton) Wilsey, Sons; Lester A. IV, Michael and Jason Wilsey. Visitation held at Christ the King Lutheran Church, New Brighton, MN 1900 7th St. NW, New Brighton, MN 55112, 9 am, service following...
Charles Durst
Jun 15, 2014
Charles James Durst, age 84 of Fridley, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014. Survived by son, Stephen (Linda) Durst; daughter, Cheryl (Joerg) Bode; granddaughter, Amanda Durst; and sister, Marna (Jack) Jackson. Funeral Service Wednesday, June 25 at 11AM at Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy 65 NE in Fridley. Visit one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling. Miller Funeral Home 763-571-1300...
Ronald Staples
Jun 14, 2014
Staples, Ronald Steven age 61 of Spring Lake Park died peacefully June 14th, 2014 at Lino Lakes Assisted Living with many family nearby. Born May 22nd, 1953 to Francis and Marie Staples. Also preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Jean. He is survived by son, Barry (Carrie) Staples; daughters, Kelly (Jeff) LaFrance, Kayla Staples; grandchildren, Holly, Shawn, Alayna, Amara...
Clarence Petersen
Jun 14, 2014
Petersen, Clarence A. Age 95 of Fridley. Born August 29, 1918, passed away June 14, 2014 (Flag Day). Longtime member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Eunice of 39 years, special friend Marge Anderson, parents Chris and Laura, brothers Ford and Lester, sisters Wilemina Johannsen, Eleanor Roberg. Survived by sister Evangeline Raven of Altoona, WI and...
Donald Breining
Jun 13, 2014
Age 98, of Columbia Heights and New Brighton. Born and raised in Minneapolis, he graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1937. He taught at Minneapolis Edison HIgh School 1937-42 and served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during WW II. He worked as service manager and sales manager at Onan Corporation for 37 years. He was an active...
Richard Billotte
Jun 13, 2014
Billotte, Richard L. (Dick) Age 86, died peacefully on June 13, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 21, 1927 in Omaha, NE, to Ida Maude Dixon and James Billotte. He was the youngest of 5 children, and much loved by his siblings James Jr., Marjorie, Geraldine, and Lorraine. After a self-described idyllic childhood, Richard graduated Creighton...
Debra Schroeder
Jun 13, 2014
Family Contact; Kristina Schroeder, daughter 1603 68th Ave. NE., Fridley, MN. 55432 612-702-2926 Service Italian American Club 2223 Central Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 Thursday, June 26, 2014 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Gregory Wells
Jun 10, 2014
Gregory Allan Wells of Fridley, Minnesota passed away June 10th, 2014. Greg passed after an 8-month battle with cancer due to exposure of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. He passed away in the home he lived in with his wife and children for 17 years. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. He was...
Nicole Humphrey
Jun 10, 2014
Humphrey, Nicole Jillene age 69 of Mounds View. Survived by son, Joseph Valentinetti; grandchildren, Nicholas Anthony & Antonia Jillene; special friend, Thomas Green. Memorial service Friday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Private interment. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, June 13,...
Donald Harrer
Jun 9, 2014
Donald James Harrer, age 80, of Mounds View, passed away at his home on June 9. Survived by wife, Kathleen Harrer; children, Jenny Lynn (Tom) Nelson and Penny Lee Ann Harrer; grandchildren, Donavan and Danica. Preceded in death by parents, Victoria and Robert Harrer. Memorial service Friday, June 13, from 5-8 PM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 NE,...
Shirley Doyle
Jun 7, 2014
Doyle, Shirley L., age 92 of Fridley. Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Lewis. Survived by children, Rita (Stan) Zdon, Connie (James) Busse, Dave (Paula) Doyle, Danny (Linda) Doyle, Becky Pancake & Tim (Anna) Doyle; brother, Russell Comer; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; also many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM with a...
Henry Spannbauer
Jun 4, 2014
Spannbauer, Henry J.W., Jr. age 90 of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Blaine was born on August 10, 1923 in Falkton, South Dakota. He passed away June 4, 2014 in Cape Coral, FL. He is survived by sons, James (Barbara), and Joseph Spannbauer; granddaughters, Jennifer Restivo and Jessica Spannbauer; grandson, Joseph Spannbauer Jr.; great-granddaughter, Vivian Restivo; great-grandson, Alec Shawki. Proud...
Krishna Pathak
Jun 4, 2014
Graveside Service Epiphany Cemetery Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Wednesday, June 18, 2014 2:00 PM
Ronald Anderson
May 31, 2014
Ron M. Anderson, age 84 of Spring Lake Park was preceded in death by his parents, Martin & Esther; baby sister, Dorothy Mae; brother, Carl; grandson, Justin. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ona; children, Karen (Howard) Innis, Dale (Denise) Anderson, David (Jennifer) Anderson, Kathy (Gary) Aspen; 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandsons; brother, Paul (Martha Marie)...
Michael Olsen
May 28, 2014
Michael Alexander Olsen was born on April 11, 1992 and lost his battle with depression on May 28, 2014 at the age of 22. "Our beautiful son Michael decided his time on earth was complete." Michael graduated from Fridley High School in 2010 and was a kind and gentle soul, through and through. He had a passion for playing the...