Obituaries

Karen Fowler

Karen Fowler

Mar 8, 2014

Karen P.Fowler, age 57 of Columbia Heights. Survived by children, Justin & Jessica Fowler; mother, Iris Gelhaye;grandchildren, Camryn and Aidynn; sisters, Kathy, Kristi and Jean Marie; brother, Geno; brother in law, Gary; Nieces, Kayla, Tiffany & Amber. Memorial service Sunday 2 PM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley. Visitation Miller...

Joy Maras

Joy Maras

Mar 5, 2014

Maras, Joy A, age 71, of Fridley, succumbed to scleroderma and lupus on March 5, 2104 at Unity Hospital in Fridley. Retired from Target after 35 years. Preceded in death by father, Adolph Anderson. Survived by loving husband, Richard; sons, Craig (Tami), Tim (Ann Baxter); grandchildren, Samantha and Jessica; mother, Esther Anderson; sisters, Judy (Bob) Sweet, Jane (Bernie) Bissonette, Joanne...

William Thomas, Sr

William Thomas, Sr

Mar 5, 2014

William "Bill" R. Thomas, Sr., age 81 of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away March 5, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers and one sister. Survived by his wife, Diane; children, Mary Ann (Randy) Riley, Billy (Margaret) Thomas, Margaret Erickson and Michelle (Tracy) Karjala; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Servin and Patty Rudolph; brother Dave Thomas; as well...

Gordon Johnson

Gordon Johnson

Mar 4, 2014

Survived by loving wife, Lenna; son, Scott (Carol) Johnson; daughter, Kim Maass; grandson, Kris Johnson; granddaughter, Lauren Sankiewicz. Memorial service Mon. March 10th, 11 AM at St. Philips Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley. Visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation St. Philip's Lutheran Church 6180 Highway 65 Northeast Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, March 10, 2014 10:00 AM Service...

Frederick Sarette

Frederick Sarette

Mar 3, 2014

Frederick Arthur Sarette, age 79, of Fridley, passed away on March 3rd. Fred was educated at Cloquet High School and at the University of Minnesota. He proudly served for several years in the United States Air Force, stationed mostly in England, before going on to a lengthy career in the early computer industry. Fred worked at Collins Radio, IBM, and...

Orville Bjorklund

Orville Bjorklund

Mar 1, 2014

Orville D. Bjorklund, age 94 of New Brighton, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday March 1. Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, loving brother, his place in the family is remembered with great fondness and affection. Orv was born on December 25, 1919 in Minneapolis, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Alpha E. Bjorklund (married August 16, 1944)....

Lynn Loken

Lynn Loken

Mar 1, 2014

Loken, Lynn E. (Beynon) age 58 of Mpls., passed away March 1, 2014 in her home. Memorial service Monday, March 17, 1:30 PM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Private interment. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Lynn (Dusty) Ellen Loken (Beynon) was born on Dec. 26th 1955. She is proceeded in death by her parents...

Marion Holen

Marion Holen

Feb 25, 2014

Loving Mom, Grandma, GG, and Sister, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Unity Hospital at the age of 79. Survived by children, Bernie (Donna), Tony (Becky), Blanche, Diane (Ike), Debbie, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and two sisters, Gloria and Irene. Preceded in death by husband, Sylvan, and first husband, Marvin. Funeral Service 11AM Monday, March 3,...

Harold Mernin

Harold Mernin

Feb 24, 2014

Harold (Harry) James Mernin, age 82 of Fridley. Loving husband, father, grandfather & friend. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Lois; children, Jaci (Dan) Roth, Barry (Jennifer) Mernin, Heidi (Michael) Erickson, David (Patti) Mernin, Paula (Michael) Berglund, Peggy (Terry) Zimmer; sister, Fidelis Hibbs; also twenty two grand and great grandchildren, many nieces & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Mon....

Carol Bier

Carol Bier

Feb 22, 2014

Bier, Carol A. age 70 of Blaine. Preceded in death by son, David. Survived by children, Doug (Stacy), Donna (George) Shimmel, Deb (Andy) Karney; grandchildren, Jessica (John) George, Stephanie Bier, Nicole Shimmel, Kenny Shimmel, Kathryn Bier, Kimberly Bier, Joshua Karney, Justin Karney, Nicholas Bier, Samuel Bier, great-grandchildren, Kaylee Bier, Rylee Bier, Macy Bier, Arianna George, Alexxander George, Raquel Clark, Jeremiah...

John Klingman

John Klingman

Feb 19, 2014

Klingman, John L. age 82, of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Rosemary; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by daughter, JoAnn (Michael) Grambow; granddaughter, Heather Grambow (Daniel Linder, Jr.); sister, Evelyn Theisen; brothers, Donald (Sue), David (Carla); many nieces, nephews, and Smokey and Jake. Funeral service Saturday, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

Patricia Saari

Patricia Saari

Feb 16, 2014

Patricia C. Saari, age 74 of Fridley, passed away on February 16, 2014. She will be missed by husband Jack of 55 years; children, Kim (Tim) Acker, Tim (Debbie) Saari; grandchildren, Teresa (Richard) Orpen, Melissa Saari, Allison (Matt) Danzl, Tracey Saari, Bryan Saari; great granddaughter, Annabelle; brother, Michael (Cheryl) McConnell; nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Fresenius...

Marvel Halverson

Marvel Halverson

Feb 14, 2014

Marvel A. Halverson, age 83 of Fridley. Survived by loving husband, Herb; children, Joan (John) Zieba, Steven (Diane) Halverson, Tom (Lisa) Halverson; sisters, Shirley (Dick) Trail, Vivian Swanson; brother, Ron Bastian; also 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St. NE,...

Elmo Ness

Elmo Ness

Feb 14, 2014

Elmo V. Ness Age 90 of Fridley, passed away February 14, 2014. Born in Clarissa, Minnesota on November 30, 1923. Preceded in death by parents, Julia and George Ness, sisters Ina Ness, Ella Titrud, Hattie Thor and brothers Emmett Ness and Glenn Ness. Survived by loving wife, Bernice, and nieces and nephews. Served in the United States Army for 15...

Nicholas Bonesteel

Nicholas Bonesteel

Feb 12, 2014

Nicholas (Nick) Bonesteel was born on July 15, 2000 in Fridley Minnesota and died on February 12, 2014 in Blaine Minnesota at the age of 13 years. Nick was an 8th grade student at Roosevelt Middle School in Blaine and is loved and missed by many. He is survived by his loving parents, Mark & Laura Bonesteeel; grandparents, Peter &...

Flora Lundquist

Flora Lundquist

Feb 12, 2014

Lundquist, Flora Delray Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister Age 74, of Blaine, died on February 12, 2014. She was born January 24, 1940 to Noble and Flora E. (Haggard) Halvorson in Lake Bronson, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland; parents, Noble and Flora E. Halvorson; and sister, LaVona Halvorson. Flora is survived by her children, Dawn...

Rose Baron

Rose Baron

Feb 12, 2014

Rose Victoria Baron, 96 year old matron of the Minneapolis based Baron Family, passed away at her residence at the New Brighton Rehab and Care Center on February 12, 2014, after a brief illness. Rose provided strength for her family until her final hours. Although bedridden in her final years of life, she continued to live life fully and enjoyed...

Dorothy Eiffler

Dorothy Eiffler

Feb 9, 2014

Dorothy A. Eiffler, age 75, of New Brighton, passed away on February 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; sons, Scott and Mark. Survived by children, Cheryl Sartwell, Roxanne (Dennis) Schlickenmayer, Doug Eiffler, Steve Eiffler, Dawn Simons; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; siblings, Renee Persons, Jack Houdek, Dorene (Leroy) Lauseng, Candy Thompson;...

Doris Gritti

Doris Gritti

Feb 7, 2014

Gritti, Doris M. age 87, of Fridley. Retired from Honeywell after 30 years. Chairperson for the Anoka County Mental Health Advocates Coalition and Consortium with many years of volunteer service. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Joyce Ohnstad. Survived by children, John, Sandra (Don) Cullen, Janice (Wayne) Miller, Dennis (DeeAnn), Lynn, Loren (June), Frank, Mary (Mitchell) Danielson; 14 grandchildren; many...

Letha Gulbrandson

Letha Gulbrandson

Feb 7, 2014

Letha Rose Gulbrandson Wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Age 99, of Lyngblomsten Care Center, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, John; son, Jack. Survived by children, Mary Ann (Dick) Ronquist, Terry (Renae), Dennis (Sue), Gary, Mark (Joanne); 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. She will be missed by all. Funeral Service, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February...