Obituaries

Evelyn Coppicus

Evelyn Coppicus

Sep 19, 2013

Coppicus, Evelyn B. age 87, of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, Jerry on 7/7/13. Survived by son, Clint (Karen); 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joan Hallmark. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at the Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Private interment...

Gordon Bailey

Gordon Bailey

Sep 17, 2013

Age 88 of Weslaco, Texas, formerly of Blaine, Minnesota, died on 9/17/2013. Gordon was born on December 20, 1924 in Little Falls, Mn. to Alice Mary Schrupp and Alfred Nathan Bailey. Gordon was in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII. Gordon attended Dunwoody Institute and the University of Minnesota and was an engineer for Unisys...

Elsie Gunderson

Elsie Gunderson

Sep 17, 2013

Elsie Gunderson, age 91, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by husband, Truman; sons, Gene, Gary; son-in-law, Robert. Survived by children, Gordon (Marian), Ted, Lorraine Reardon; daughters-in-law, Sherryl, Sharon; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is loved and will be missed by all. Funeral Service 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson St. NE,...

Donald Dexter

Donald Dexter

Sep 14, 2013

Donald Leroy Dexter, age 46, of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on September 14, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn and Garda (Hartfiel) Dexter; brother, Larry Dexter. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy; children, Linda Fierst (Jered Hobbins), Stephanie Logue (Chad Payne), David Dexter; grandchildren, Chad Steven Payne, Jr., Noah...

John Westling

John Westling

Sep 10, 2013

Westling, John W., age 74 of Mounds View. Preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Blanche; children, Vicki Babcock, Becky (Tom) Chamberlain, Wendy Stone & John (Tammy) Westling; sister, Alva Haluptzok; also 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Memorial service Sunday 3 PM with a visitation one hour prior to service...

Sharon Hedges

Sharon Hedges

Sep 8, 2013

age 68, of Fridley, passed away Sept. 8, 2013. Preceded in death by father, Arnold Kohler. Sharon managed the Brighton Veterinary Hospital under her husband Dr. Keith Hedges in New Brighton for 37 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and friend. Survived by husband, Keith; son, Bryan (Lonnie) Hedges; daughter, Melissa (Nate) Jenson; son, Grant (Mercedes) Hedges;...

Robert Cook, Sr

Robert Cook, Sr

Sep 8, 2013

Robert "Bob" J. Cook, Sr., age 85, longtime resident of Fridley, passed away on Sept. 8, 2013. Retired Fridley Law Enforcement, PDG Lion, and member of Fridley Lions. Preceded in death by wife, Lori. Survived by sons, Robb, Rodney (Michele); grandsons, Bobby, Blake; many nieces, nephews, great & great great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., Monday,...

Howard Thomsen

Howard Thomsen

Sep 5, 2013

Thomsen, Howard W. age 96 of Mounds View. Preceded in death by wife, Theo. Survived by cousins and special friends. Private services and interment was held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com

Chris Donley

Chris Donley

Sep 5, 2013

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the age of 57 after a brief battle with cancer and renal failure. Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Ostrem Donley and father, Raymond Donley. He is survived by his wife, Pam Donley children, Ryan (Amber) of Victoria and Cory of Fridley; grandson, Will, brother, Kerry (Christine) Donley...

Valli Netland

Valli Netland

Sep 4, 2013

Valli Netland, longtime resident of Spring Lake Park, died September 4, 2013. Preceded in death by the love of her life, Jerry; parents, Jack & Susie Pasko; sister, Phyllis; and nephew Vincent Nyle. Survived by daughter, Karen Barthel (Tom Pope); son, Scott Netland; grandchildren, Rochelle Barthel, Kristina (Shawn) Bretheim, Joseph (Angela) Barthel, Dean Pope and Brady Netland; great grandchildren, Tabitha,...

Donald Williams, Jr

Donald Williams, Jr

Sep 4, 2013

Williams, Donald O. Jr. age 90 of Blaine. WWII Navy veteran with 12 Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal Stars. Survived by wife, Anna; children, Michael (Diane), Kathy (Dale) Cornmeister, Matthew; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren;. Private ceremony will be held at a later date. Contact family for details. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com

d'Arcy Pelach

d'Arcy Pelach

Sep 3, 2013

Pelach, d'Arcy Joan age 70, of Silver Bay, formerly of Shakopee. Member of the Andover Planning Commission, St. Francis School Board, Classic Corvettes of MN, Suburban Corvettes, Renegades Corvette Club, Red Hat Club & Creekside Needle Workers. Preceded in death by father, Gordon Enroth & sister, Candice. Survived by husband, Jerry; sons, Grant (Nina) Pelach, Steve (Danielle) Pelach, Doug (Lisa)...

Mark Konz

Mark Konz

Sep 3, 2013

Konz, Mark D. from Spring Lake Park. Roses are Red, Violets are blue, If you didn't see me, It's too late for you! Survived by all who loved him. Celebration of Life will be held on Friday ~ September 6, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. with visitation one hour prior at Mark's residence, 861 West Moore Lake Dr., Fridley. Casual dress...

Michael Sheridan

Michael Sheridan

Aug 31, 2013

Michael was taken suddenly August 31, 2013 at the age of 53. Preceded in death by father, Phillip. Survived by wife, Kellie; daughters, Angela (Eric) Olsen, Stephanie, and Leah; son, Jared; granddaughter Lyla; mother, Mary; 2 sisters, brother-in-law, 3 brothers and wives. Mike will also be missed by a large, extended family and many friends who loved him dearly. Private...

Earl Krause

Earl Krause

Aug 30, 2013

Earl Gordon Krause, age 77 of Spring Lake Park. Retired longtime employee of FMC Ironworks. Earl was a US Navy Medic veteran, having served on the USS Hope. Survived by sisters, Betty Lockwood of Woodland, WA and Dorothy Bertek of Salem, OR; numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Committal service 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 13, 2013 at Ft. Snelling National...

Linda Bethke

Linda Bethke

Aug 28, 2013

Beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 28, 2013 in her home after a valiant fight with heart disease. Survived by loving husband, Douglas; stepchildren, Meghan and Matthew; parents, Angela and Harry Denny; sisters, Diane (Dan) Faherty and Julie Denny; brother, Steven (Denise) Denny; dog, Molly; and other relatives and friends. Private interment. In lieu of flowers,...

Russell Peterson

Russell Peterson

Aug 27, 2013

Peterson, Russell L., age 75 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Clifford & Gertrude Peterson; brothers, Robert & John. Survived by loving wife, Karen; children, Leah (Mike) Gravink, Andrea (Matt) Sanders, Tony (Michelle) Peterson; grandchildren, Logan, Owen, Ben, Mason, Collin, Nolan, Ryan & Calvin; brother, James (Marge) Peterson; sister, Deborah (Ken) Karson. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, 10 AM...

Judith Zimmerman

Judith Zimmerman

Aug 24, 2013

Zimmerman, Judy M. age 68 of Fridley. Survived by husband, Tom; children, Lisa (Scott) Larson, Mark (Tammy), Linda (Joshua) Houser, Laura (David) Christoferson; 12 grandchildren, Jeremy, Kayla, Tyler, Nathaniel, Zachary, Joel, Jordan, Kylie, Matthew, Valerie, Caleb, & Erin; sister, Shirley Kubow. Memorial service Wednesday 10:30 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley...

Jerome Nouis

Jerome Nouis

Aug 24, 2013

Jerome J. Nouis, age 87, of Blaine, died peacefully on August 24, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Steven and Mary (Hobas) Nouis; brothers, Damon, LeRoy; and sister, Delphine. He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 62 years; children, Kevin (Cindi), Tim (Jan), Ann (Jay) Holmlund, Ken (Pam), Tom (Patti), Dave (Polly), Mary Jirak (Todd Olsen); grandchildren, Christopher (Rosie),...

Scott Negus

Scott Negus

Aug 23, 2013

Negus, Scott E. age 56 of Mounds View. Survived by twin daughters, Courtney and Ashley; brother, Todd; step father, Darle Henrikson. Memorial service Thursday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. 763-571-1300. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Thursday,...