Obituaries

John Woodard

John Woodard

Apr 24, 2014

John "Jack" A. Woodard, age 84, of Fridley, passed away April 24, 2014. Survived by wife of 58 years, Maureen "Sally" Woodard; children, Maureen (Steve) Moore, Michael (Pamela) Woodard, Anne Woodard, Pat (Mary) Woodard and Jack Woodard; 8 grandchildren. Preceded by parents and 4 siblings. Funeral service Monday, April 28 at 11 AM at the Church of St. William. Visitation...

Ann Sorsoleil

Ann Sorsoleil

Apr 24, 2014

Survived by loving husband, Rodger; daughter, Linda Schwab; niece, Irene Nast; great nephew, Andreas Nast. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, May 2, 2014 3:00 PM Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Monday, May 5, 2014

Paul Skare

Paul Skare

Apr 22, 2014

Paul Skare, age 82 of New Brighton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 22. Survived by wife of 55 years, Eldbjorg Skare; children, Paul (Paula) Skare, Ellen (Doug) Weed, Kari (Adam) Vasel; grandchildren, Jeremy, Joshua, Tyler, Jonathan, Annalise, Kjerstin and Aili; sister in Norway, Tulla Moe and other family members in Norway. Memorial Service Thursday May 1, at...

Mabel Bray

Mabel Bray

Apr 22, 2014

Mabel (Migs) Bray, 93, was born on March 14, 1921 in Sioux City, IA passed away on April 22, 2014 in Anoka, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Perry and May French; husband, Robert Bray; daughter, Cheryl Olson; and step-grandson, Curtis Miller. Survived by son, Gary (Gail) Webb; step-daughter, Diane (Ed) Krueger; grandsons, Marc (Pat) Olson Jr, Chris (Kim Manthei)...

Thomas Bruins

Thomas Bruins

Apr 18, 2014

Bruins, Thomas G. age 51 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Berta. Survived by children, James and Madelynne; sister, Heidi Nelson; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300 Interment Hillside Cemetery, Mpls., I lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. www.millerfuneralfridley.com...

Cindy Carlson

Cindy Carlson

Apr 16, 2014

Carlson, Cindy Lou age 52 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by mother, LuAnn. Survived by father, Stephen; sister, Sharon; brother, Scott, special friend and companion, Vince Sposito; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Cindy's Life will be held Saturday ~ April 19th at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior at Lisa's Catering, 6415 Highway 10...

Roger Okerstrom

Roger Okerstrom

Apr 12, 2014

Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Betty; children, Pamela (Michael) Costello, Rogene (Mike) Howard; grandchildren, Matthew Costello, Jeffrey (Barbara) Costello, Daniel (Jodie) Costello, Kimberly (Travis) Karnick, Bethany (Mark) Rice & Kyle Howard; great grandchidren, Jordan, Caleb, Cole, Cade, Emily & Elijah; sister, Karen Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, April 16, 2014 10:00...

Donna Hawker

Donna Hawker

Apr 12, 2014

Preceded in death by her husband, Frederick, parents, Lance & Vera Riddick; sister, Ramona Homer of St. Petersburg, FL.; Survived by daughters, Cindy and Cheryl Hawker and Anita (Okanla) Hawker; son in law, Tunde Okanla; grandchildren, Meshach and Damilola Okanla; sister, Anita Galvin and brother, Gary Riddick of St. Petersburg, FL. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley,...

Judy Hoppe

Judy Hoppe

Apr 8, 2014

Hoppe, Judy Lee age 58, of Fridley, passed away unexpectedly on April 8th. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, 1 nephew and beloved dog Peaches. Survived by partner, Tom Bukowski; parents, Robert & Kathleen; sisters, Kathy Weinberg, Susan Reynolds, Nancy (Mike) Bevacco, Mary (Rick) Kellar; brothers, Bob (Mary Kay), Mike, Scott & Brian (Tonya); also many loving nieces & nephews....

Anna Rickart

Anna Rickart

Apr 3, 2014

Rickart, Anna Mae age 89, of Brooklyn Center, formerly of Backus, went home to be with her Lord on April 3, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas; granddaughter, Megan; brothers, Lester, Calvin and Alton Barchus. Survived by sons, Charles (Christine) and Douglas (Mary); grandchildren, Adam and Aaron; siblings, Helen Reeve, Lorrayne Reeve, Raymond Barchus, Ona (Ron) Anderson, Lura (Lyle)...

John Gorman

John Gorman

Apr 3, 2014

Gorman, John A. Died April 3, 2014 at age 85. John grew up and attended school in the Pequot Lakes, MN area, then joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He attended Dunwoody Vocational in Minneapolis. He then moved to Brainerd where he met and married Delores Ludwig. They moved to Fridley and John worked for Lowy Enterprises. He was a member...

Nancy Donnelly

Nancy Donnelly

Mar 30, 2014

Donnelly, Nancy (Rowles), age 76, of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Catherine Rowles; husband, Tom Donnelly; sister, Patricia Buckvold; and brothers, Larry, Mike and Jack. Survived by sister, Kathleen Bethke; numerous cherished nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends; and Barbara North friend and companion of...

David LaCombe

David LaCombe

Mar 22, 2014

David William LaCombe, age 82 of Fridley, passed away on March 22, 2014 at his home. He is survived by his children, Vicki (Dave) Luby, Donald (Alli) LaCombe, Debbie Treske, Deanna Martin, and David LaCombe; many grand children and great grandchildren; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; nieces and nephews; and many other loving relatives and friends. He is preceded in death...

Laurie Davidson

Laurie Davidson

Mar 22, 2014

Davidson (nee Jones) Laurie Rae age 55 of Big Lake. Passed away quietly on March 22, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Jones. Survived by daughter, Nikie; mother, Lauretta Jones; sisters, Sheryl (Gary) Pearson, Randi Jones, Debra Neubauer, Wendy Jones, Vicki Jones; niece, Rachel (Gabriel) Silva; former husband, Richard Davidson; many relatives and friends. A celebration of Laurie's life...

Joseph Faubert, Sr

Joseph Faubert, Sr

Mar 15, 2014

Faubert, Joseph Thomas Sr. age 74 of Coon Rapids was born on February 24, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa to proud parents, Joseph and Viola (nee Witschorik). He is survived by 4 children, Joseph Jr., Kimberly, Andrew, Lynnette; step-children, Sherry, Roxanne, Becky; grandchildren, Joel, Summit, Sierra, Victoria, Summer, Sierra, Steaven, Erika; great-grandson; Parker; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of...

Patricia Ware

Patricia Ware

Mar 15, 2014

Ware, Patricia A. (nee Poeschl) of Spring Lake Park. Retired from BNRR after 27 years and volunteered for 13 years at Fridley VFW. Preceded in death by parents Ed and Marion; brother, Gerald; and sister, Carole. Survived by loving husband, Gene "Scooter"; daughters, Jonelle, Lori, Lynda; 9 grandchildren, Sara, Bob, DJ, Kat, Dani, Riley, Kacie, Justin, Kaylee; great-granddaughter, Lily; nephew,...

James Heckman

James Heckman

Mar 14, 2014

Heckman, James B. age 66 of Blaine. Survived by loving wife of 38 years, Dori; son, Michael; grandsons, Dietrich & Jack; brothers, Jerry (Lucy) & Joe (Diane) Heckman; sister, Peggy (Bob) Teclaw; half-brothers, Charlie & Mark Heckman; aunt, Mary Gaffney; also many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Memorial service Fri., 1 PM with a visitation two hours prior at Abundant...

Veronica Hamre

Veronica Hamre

Mar 13, 2014

Veronica "Bonnie" Jean Hamre (Estes), age 78, of Fridley, passed away March 13, 2014. Preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Survived by husband of 60 years, Dennis; sons, Tom (Pat) and Steve (Liz); grandsons, Austin and Jake; sister, Margaret Ruud; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Tuesday, March 18 at 2PM at Miller Funeral Home in...

Ann Tjosvold

Ann Tjosvold

Mar 11, 2014

Tjosvold, Ann Louise Loving wife, wonderful mother and grandma of Columbia Heights, passed away at the age of 80 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Louise Meyer; sisters, Lucille Prochaska and Elsie Hawthorne; brothers, Melvin Meyer, Vernon Meyer, and Ivan Meyer. Survived by devoted husband of 61 years, Paul Tjosvold; sons, Greg (Carrie) Tjosvold, Jeff Tjosvold,...

Bruce Myhre

Bruce Myhre

Mar 9, 2014

Bruce "Nutz" Myhre - We all lost another good friend and one of the most talented car painters there ever was. Bruce suffered a stroke on March 7th and passed away on March 9th at the age of 73. Quick, and no suffering, that is what some of us can come away with - the loss is hard to take,...