Obituaries

Sondra Lizakowski

Sondra Lizakowski

May 27, 2014

Lizakowski, Sondra Ann (nee: Mortenson) Attention Iron Workers Local 512 – wife of Walter Lizakowski Sondra entered into eternal rest peacefully on May 27, 2014 at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Helen Mortenson. She is survived by her adoring and devoted husband Walter E. Lizakowski of Fridley, sons: Chad (Jo Ann)...

Anna Williams

Anna Williams

May 25, 2014

Preceded in death by husband, Donald Williams Jr. Survived by children, Michael (Diane) Williams, Kathleen (Dale) Cornmesser, Matt Williams; also 5 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Arthur, John, Edward, Victor & Tony; sisters, Tilly, Nettie, Retta, Florence, Josephine, Mary Hattie & Louise. Private services at a later date.

Marlyce Bailey

Marlyce Bailey

May 23, 2014

Marlyce A. Bailey, 78, of Conrath, WI passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at the Ladysmith Care & Rehab Center in Ladysmith, WI with family by her side. Marlyce was born in St. Cloud, MN on Dec. 31, 1935 to Morgan and Esther Haug. She married Donald C Bailey in 1961. They lived for 49 years in Fridley, MN where...

Glenlyn Jefferson

Glenlyn Jefferson

May 18, 2014

Glenlyn Rosemarie Jefferson (Schruby), 69, of Spring Brook apartments in Fridley, MN. Was called home to God May 18th, 2014. She is survived by her two brothers; a host of nieces and nephews, 3 grandkids; and Mr. Amos Bryant. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed greatly. Family would like to thank everyone that was...

Mark Montgomery

Mark Montgomery

May 17, 2014

Montgomery, Mark D. age 46, of Columbia Heights. Survived by mother, Renaye (James) Day; sister, Lisa R. Mann; uncle to Jennifer, Curtis Jr., and Jesse Mann; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Thursday, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE, Columbia Heights. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home...

Carrie Tomoson

Carrie Tomoson

May 16, 2014

Carrie M Tomoson, age 94, of Mounds View, passed away at home May 16, 2014, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leroy; daughter, Mary; sisters, Norma and Frannie. Survived by daughters, Karen Lucas and Louisa (Tom) Nelson; son, Ross (Tammy) Tomoson; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Allina...

John Loberg

John Loberg

May 15, 2014

Loberg, John E. "Jack" age 78, of Fridley, retired Soo Line employee. Preceded in death by daughter, Pam; brother, Brent; sister, Mardell Evavold. Survived by loving wife, Penney; daughter, Jennifer (Garin) Nelson; sons, John III, Robert (Patricia) Palmquist, Michael Palmquist; dughters, Cynthia (Dan) Bisbee, Kathleen Anderson, Jacqueline; grandchildren, Nick, Devin, Kyla and Casey; many other grandchildren amd great-grandchildren. Per John's...

Clyde Hurt

Clyde Hurt

May 11, 2014

Clyde E Hurt, age 80 of Fridley, MN, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2014. Memorial Service 11 AM on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 NE in Fridley, with a visitation one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Thursday, 10:30AM, Lane 5. Proceeded in death by parents; wife, Susan; son, Darren;...

Jeanne Smestad

Jeanne Smestad

May 8, 2014

Jeanne M. Smestad (Hirschel), age 91 of Fridley. Preceded in death by son, Sam and granddaughter, Jodi. Survived by son, Dan (Mary) Smestad; daughter, Pam (Mark) Johnson; brother, Daryl (Joyce) Hirschel; also 17 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren & 6 great great grandchildren. Visitation Sunrise United Methodist Church 7687 Long Lake Road Mounds View, MN 55112 Monday, May 12, 2014 9:00...

Jewell Douglas

Jewell Douglas

May 7, 2014

Jewell O. Douglas, died at the age of 78, on May 7, 2014 at Johanna Shores in Arden Hills, MN. Jewell was born on May 20, 1935 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas. She was the first daughter of Elliott and Bertha Sharpe. Jewell is survived by her 2 sisters, Geraldine Steele and Willine Newby, and brothers, Dowell and Eugene. She is...

John Bautch

John Bautch

May 7, 2014

Bautch, John R, 49, passed away 5/7/14 surrounded by loved ones after a long fight with cancer. Preceded in death by his father, Raymond C. Bautch. Survived by his mother, Patricia Bautch; beloved, Lori Rose (Sam, Grace); siblings, Mary Pat (Dave), Carolyn (Jeff), Jane, Ben (Cindy); nieces and nephews, Andrew, Bridget, Joseph, Annie, Tommy (Jennie), Emily, Danny, Betsy, Nicholas, Theresa,...

Linda Duray

Linda Duray

May 5, 2014

Duray, Linda age 72, formerly of Windom, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 5, the morning of her daughter Jeannie's birthday. Linda was well known for her love of meeting new people and, more importantly, hugs. She was a caring and loving individual. Linda is preceeded in death by her parents, Fritz and Lydia Koenkamp; daughter, Jeannine;...

Rueben Nordin

Rueben Nordin

May 4, 2014

Rueben "Bud" Nordin, age 85 of Fridley, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 9th at St Philips Lutheran Church in Fridley. Please call for time. Visitation will be from 4-7 Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, as well as one hour prior to the service...

Jerry Hanson

Jerry Hanson

May 1, 2014

Jerry Hanson Age 73 Of Fridley Passed away May 1st, 2014 at home surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was many things; he was a farmer, a builder, a refinisher of old furniture, but most knew him as a tinkerer. Jerry had a green thumb, maintaining a lovely garden at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise;...

Howard Manthei

Howard Manthei

Apr 27, 2014

Manthei, Howard Arnold, Age 80 of Fridley, MN peacefully went to The Lord and Savior surrounded by family on April 27, 2014 on his 80th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Freida Manthei , his son Brian and great-grandson Mason. Survived by children Greig(Karen), Susan(Maynard), Daniel(Pam), Bruce(Sheri), Brad, Kimberly(Chris), 20 grandchildren and 21 great grand...

Eileen Sandberg

Eileen Sandberg

Apr 26, 2014

Preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Carl;son, Chuck; parents, Ann & Howard Herbert; twin sister, Honey;sister, Mary. Survived by devoted son, Tom (Nita); granddaughters, Shannon (Nick) and Lisa (Duke); great grandchildren, Gavin & Kora Odman; sister, Margaret Halling; also many nieces & nephews. Special thanks to granddaughter Lisa; nieces, Judy & Debbie. Service Lakewood Cemetery Chapel 3600 Hennepin...

David Rist

David Rist

Apr 25, 2014

Survived by loving wife of 48 years, Sharon; daughters, Tammie (David) Harmon, Shyrna (Cherag) Tarapore; son, David Wesley (Julie) Rist II; grandchildren, Bethanie Harmon Ackman (John), Midshipman David Alec Harmon, Joy Elle Harmon, Zachary (Jon) Harmon, Briana Nicole Rist, Ryan Christopher Tarapore; sister in law, Linda Rist; nephews, Roy Charles Rist III (Kara), Bruce Alan Rist (Pam). Cemetery Fort Snelling...

Janet Scholzen

Janet Scholzen

Apr 25, 2014

Janet passed away peacefully on April 25 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, brother and husband Glenroy. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Dan) Strusz of Kennesaw GA; son, Gary (Pam) of Fridley and her grandchildren, Ryan, Keri and Kyle Strusz, Jessica Bergstedt and Jaimie Scholzen; many nieces, nephews,...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

Apr 24, 2014

Johnson (nee Haavisto) Mary Ann, age 80 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, James; 1 brother, and 1 sister. Survived by son, Bob (Karen) and James; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; 5 brothers and 3 sisters; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday 2 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley....

Wayne Pelarski

Wayne Pelarski

Apr 24, 2014

Pelarski, Wayne G. age 75 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Ida; son, Donald; brothers, Burton and LeRoy. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Peggy; children, Myron, Debra, Rob, and Roxanne Hoffman; brothers, Edward (Margie), Gordon (Doreen); sisters, Carol Gravel, Patty (Jim) Wesseling; other relatives and friends. Per Wayne's request private services were held...