Obituaries

Joyce Pearson

Joyce Pearson

Nov 17, 2013

Joyce M. Pearson, beloved Wife, Mom, and Grandma, age 75 of Spring Lake Park, died on November 17, 2013. Survived by Herb, her husband of 52 years; daughters, Julie Pearson, Sharon (Marc) Jones; grandchildren, John, Arielle, Carter, Abby; siblings, Iris (Chuck) Porter, Kay (Ron) Buhrt, Lyla (Steve) Smith, June (Mike) Howard, Calvin Anderson; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 11:00...

Virginia Hauberg

Virginia Hauberg

Nov 16, 2013

Preceded in death by husband Bradley & son Brett; survived by daughter, Melissa Hauberg (Kevin); parents, Vivian & Richard Kealy; sisters, Sheryl Yanagi (John), Kim Jacobson (Jim), Michelle Jerrard (Steve); also many friends and family. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Saturday, November 23, 2013 10:00 AM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE...

Eva Christianson

Eva Christianson

Nov 16, 2013

Eva Jean Christianson, age 86, of Mounds View, died on November 15, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Arnold; and siblings. She is survived by her children, Wade Knutson, Scott (Debi) Knutson, Billie Mackey, Linda Markusson, Pam (Tom) Evertz; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Janice Bakken; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22,...

Ray Heidtke

Ray Heidtke

Nov 15, 2013

Ray Walter Heidtke, 78, of Roseville, MN passed away November 15, 2013. He was born on January 6, 1935 in Fountain, MN to Walter and Erna Heidtke, and graduated from Wykoff High School, Wartburg College, and Wartburg Seminary. Ray married Bunice Danneman of Fulda, MN, and together they raised three daughters: Sandra (Rob) Larson of Decorah, IA, Lisa (Jim) Schlotterback,...

Helen Bringewatt

Helen Bringewatt

Nov 15, 2013

Bringewatt, Helen A. age 93 of Mounds View. Preceded in death by husband, Leo; 2 brothers, 2 sisters. Survived by children, Allen (Sharon), Janet (John) Kvitrud; grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Hanson, Mitchell Bringewatt (Melinda James), Mary (Jimmy) Gosse, Martha (Tim) Douglas, Marlene Kvitrud (Chris Brawner); great-grandchildren, Brody & Brynn Hanson, Haylie James, Aubree Bringewatt, Aaron & Eva Gosse, Christopher & Mackenzie...

Richard Miller

Richard Miller

Nov 14, 2013

Richard W. "Dick" Miller, age 75, of Parkers Prairie, formerly of Spring Lake Park, died on November 14, 2013 as the result of an accident. Dick was born September 16, 1938 in Cokato, MN. He graduated from Dassel High School in 1957. Dick went on to receive his Associates at Anoka Ramsey CC and his Bachelors at the University of...

Hervey Arnold

Hervey Arnold

Nov 12, 2013

Arnold, Hervey W. (ATTN BRICKLAYERS LOCAL #2) age 87, of Fridley. Preceded in death by son, Hervey; brother, Ilo; sister, Denver Bjornaraa. Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Patricia; children, Lee Ann (Neal) Waltz, Michael, Matthew (Karin), Gary (Julie); grandchildren, Kristen (Matthew) Wentzell, Bryan Arnold, Melissa (Larry) Hopper, James Arnold (Jennifer Oltman) and Anthony Arnold; great-grandchildren, Julia and Lilah...

Christy Freih

Christy Freih

Nov 11, 2013

Christy Lynn Freih, age 33, of Minneapolis, died on November 11, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Jodie and Douglas Freih; grandfather, Douglas Cole. She is survived by her daughters, Destiny Ellis, Serena Kay Baker; siblings, Angela Roue, Melissa Thompson, Dale Swart-Freih, DeeAnna Swart-Freih; nieces, Grace, Gabrielle; nephew, Devin; grandma, Grace Cole; many loving aunts, uncles, extended family and friends....

Glenmore Bloom

Glenmore Bloom

Nov 9, 2013

The Lord took Glenmore, aged 94, home as he was peacefully sleeping on November 9, 2013. He was born on August 6, 1919. Preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Roxie (Voekel) Bloom and his wife, Gladys Irene(Tjosaas) Bloom; also preceded in death by son, Keith; daughter, Eileen Osmonson; brother, Herbert (Audrey) Bloom; sisters, Florence Everson, Maryann "Dolly" (Mel) Reiman;...

Helen Barrows

Helen Barrows

Nov 7, 2013

Barrows, Helen Lucille age 93, of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; son, Ronald; daughter, Bonita. Survived by daughter and husband, Lori & Gregg Lydeen; daughter-in-law, Kathy Barrows; grandchildren, Darrin, Jennifer, Ami, Kari, Alyssa & Matthew; and 9 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior to service at the Church of...

Donna Kinkel

Donna Kinkel

Nov 6, 2013

Kinkel, Donna L. age 77, of Blaine. Survived by children, Gail Chase (Don), Cheryl O'Neill (Mark), Susan Omdalen (Mark); sisters Rosemary & Judy; brother, David; grandchildren, Shaughn, Andrew, Nicole, Kimberly, Donaven & Tania; great-grandchildren, Autumn, Kinzie, Lillia, Anna & Dino; special friends, Karen & Karie; also many nieces & nephews. Visitation Sun. 5-8 PM and Mass of Christian Burial Mon....

Marilyn Benolkin

Marilyn Benolkin

Nov 5, 2013

Marilyn Ruth Louise Benolkin, 79, of Cape Coral, formerly of Mounds View passed away November 5, 2013 while vacationing out of the country. She was born in Minneapolis, MN in 1934 to Eugene and Helen Lofgren. Marilyn lived in Moundsview, MN for many years before moving to Cape Coral. Her family members include her five children; Barbara (James) Spannbauer of...

Phyllis Parviainen

Phyllis Parviainen

Nov 1, 2013

Parviainen, Phyllis K. age 77 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, William; brother, Woody Johnson; sister, Lorraine Stenson. Survived by children, Todd, Lori (Larry) Monteith, Kim Parviainen (Dan); grandchildren, Zach Monteith, Maddy Iskierka; dear friend, George Hedquist; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday, 11/16/13 at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

Sawyer Tate

Sawyer Tate

Oct 28, 2013

Tate, Sawyer James, age 3 ½ of Fridley. Went home to be with Jesus on Oct. 27th. Preceded in death by grandmother, Marjorie Sundquist; survived by loving parents, Robert & Joy Tate; grandparents, Ken & Polly Tate, Clyde & Donna Sundquist; aunts & uncles, Rae & Bob Fimon, Tom Tate, Joy & Larry Homan, Paul Sundquist, Dwight & Denise Sundquist,...

Karla Holmstrom

Karla Holmstrom

Oct 28, 2013

Karla Jeanne Littler Holmstrom Devoted wife, mother, and community volunteer. Age 54, of Fridley, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in her home on October 28, 2013. Preceded in death by mother, Barbara Littler; parents-in-law, Raymond and Dora Holmstrom; cherished grandparents. Survived by loving husband, David; children, Garrett, Bryant, Terell, Annika; father, Kenneth Littler; siblings, Kevin (Jane) Littler, Kari Foley;...

Mabel Clough

Mabel Clough

Oct 26, 2013

Clough (Wiebe), Mabel E. age 95 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, and husband, Glenn – Survived by children, Maxine Boone, Nancy & Doug Anderson, Dan & Cheri Clough; grandchildren, Todd Boone & Samantha, Nancy & Doug Muller, Spencer Anderson, Grant & Paula Anderson, Brad & Kristiana Clough, Brian & Cherish Clough; also 10 great grandchildren. Funeral service Friday...

Thomas Gruchalla

Thomas Gruchalla

Oct 26, 2013

Age 78, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Tom served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Postal Service. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria; sisters, Patricia (Robert) Campbell, Phyllis (Stephen) Henrikson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix & Madonna Gruchalla. Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th...

Laura Warner

Laura Warner

Oct 23, 2013

Warner, Laura B., age 96, of New Brighton, passed away October 23. Funeral service Saturday, Oct 26, 11 AM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation 10 AM until the time of service. Cemetery St. Henry Cemetery Perham, MN Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Saturday, October 26, 2013 10:00 AM -...

Timothy Lundstrom

Timothy Lundstrom

Oct 22, 2013

Lundstrom, Timothy Lee, age 47, of New Brighton, taken from his family too soon on Oct. 22, 2013. Preceded in death by father, David. Survived by mother, Barbara; sisters, Lori (Eric Pierson) Lundstrom and Paula Lundstrom. Tim had many skills and talents. He was a chef extraordinaire, and told his family that he "loved gourmet cooking too much to do...

Elsie Garner

Elsie Garner

Oct 22, 2013

Elsie Rose Marie Garner, age 92 of Anoka. Preceded in death by husband, William. Survived by children, Gerald (Grace), Karen (Charles) Anders, Dennis (Linda), Roger (Ellen); brother, Charles (Irene) Yerks; sister in law, Virginia Yerks; also 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Visitation Messiah Lutheran Church 2848 County Road H2 Mounds View, MN 55112 Friday, October 25, 2013 10:00 AM Service...