Obituaries
Coltyn Williams
Jul 26, 2013
Coltyn M. "Tater" Williams, age 7, of Mounds View, passed away July 26, 2013 from the results of an asthma attack. Preceded in death by great grandparents; and aunt, Terri Meyer. Dearly loved and forever missed by parents, Tom Williams & Sheryl Meyer; brothers, Tommy, David, Jacob, and Cody Williams; grandparents, Ruth & Stan Meyer, June & Dewey Williams; several...
Delores Hochsprung
Jul 24, 2013
Hochsprung, Delores Anna, age 93 of Moundsview. Preceded in death by husband, Loren G. Hochsprung. Survived by children, Judith Ann (Gary) Piepkorn; Sandra Lee (Alan) Piotter; Kay Lauren Hochsprung; Loren K. (Lucinda) Hochsprung; also 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and many friends. Delores was loved by many and known for her compassion, generosity and her warm smile. Funeral service Saturday...
Allan Smedsrud
Jul 24, 2013
Smedsrud, Allan J., age 75, formerly of Sioux Falls and Fergus Falls, died on July 23, 2013 in Fridley, Minnesota. He had also resided in Texas and North Carolina. Allan was a 30+ year employee of CIT Financial Services. He was an U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served under General Chuck Yeager. Preceded in death by parents, Anders & Junice....
Judith Madsen
Jul 19, 2013
Madsen, Judith H. Age 86, of Mounds view, passed away on July 19, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Nels & Laura Jensen; brother, Norman Jensen; sister, Annabelle Imsdahl. Survived by loving husband, Donald; children, Marcia (Thomas) Knutson, Gary Madsen (Cheryl Davis), Debbie (Marty) Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Josh (Deanna), Gabe, Dane, Shawn, Travis (Andrea) and Breann; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Rhoda Moe;...
Donald Schuett
Jul 18, 2013
Age 79, of Blaine. Loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Survived by loving companion, Marlene "Pumpkin" Halseth; children, Scott, Kevin (Michelle), Val (Tim), Tami, Jodie, Don Jr. (Sally) and Darcie; 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; also brother, David and sister, Deloris. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Tuesday, July 23, 2013 11:00 AM - 12:00...
Gerald Erickson
Jul 17, 2013
Erickson, Gerald L., age 76 of Spring Lake Park, died July 17, 2013. Preceded in death by son, Samuel. Survived by wife, Sandra; children, Tony, Sarah (Michael) Swenson; grandsons, Caleb and Nicklas Swensen. Memorial Service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 7700 Monroe St NE, Spring Lake Park. Visitation one hour prior to service....
Lorraine Gregerson
Jul 15, 2013
Lorraine B. Gregerson, age 89, Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Wallace G. Survived by sons, Wally (Sue), Alan (Barbara); grandchildren, Kirsten and William; sister, Donna Swanson; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835...
Gary Nelson
Jul 11, 2013
Nelson, Gary R. age 60 of Andover. Long time Target Distribution Center employee and 1970 graduate of Columbia Heights High School. Preceded in death by father, Warren. Survived by mother, Betty; sister, Juli (Joseph) Thomas; brothers, Joel & Greg Nelson; nephews, Pat & Tony Nelson. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Tuesday, July 16, 2013...
David Newgaard
Jul 9, 2013
Newgaard, David G. age 72, of Sauk Centre, formerly of Fridley. Survived by loving wife, Gerry; daughter, Tammy (Tony) Rajtar; grandsons, Justin Hutchings, Trevor, Zachary, and Gabriel Rajtar; many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior, at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St. NE, Fridley. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, New...
Jerome Coppicus
Jul 7, 2013
Coppicus, Jerome Arthur age 87 of Columbia Heights. After almost a month battling of B-Cell Lymphoma Cancer Jerry Coppicus passed peacefully to the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 10:32 AM at the Palliative and Hospice Unit 1D at the Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Medical Center. He was a wonderful husband to wife (Evelyn)of 65 years, Father of 2, Grandfather...
Velma Stick
Jul 6, 2013
Preceded in death by husband, Delmer. Survived by daughters, Chyrl (Michael) Tellinghusen, Candy (Richard) St. Clair; grandchildren, Shaughn, Chad (Katie)& Marissa; great grandchildren, Austin, Alexys, Carter, Jon & Terry. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, July 15, 2013 12:00 PM Cemetery Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Tuesday, July...
Lawrence Steffens
Jul 5, 2013
Age 53, Minneapolis. Memorial visitation Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 3-6 pm. Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, July 17, 2013 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
John Nelson
Jul 4, 2013
Survived by parents, Gordon & Julie; sisters, Angela & Janelle; brother, Clinton; grandmother, Agnes Nelson; nephews, Dylan & Logan; also many aunts, uncles, cousins & many friends. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, July 10, 2013 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, July...
Earl Welle
Jul 4, 2013
Age 76, of Fridley, Mn. Born August 1, 1936, Died July 4, 2013. Served in the UA Army from 1957-59. Member of the American Legion for 35 years. Honorary member of Knights of Columbus. Retire in 2001 after 40 years of service with AT&T. Preceded in death by brother, Don Welle; sisters, Lorraine Zirbes and Victoria Athmann. Survived by wife,...
Franklin Olson
Jul 1, 2013
Olson, Franklin E., age 94. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Elinore Olson, loving wife, Bernice. Survived by sons, Gregg (Sharon) Olson, John Olson & Bruce (Charlene) Olson; sister, Mavis Erickson; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren; long time friend, Pearl White. Veteran WW II. 35 year employee of Star & Tribune. Funeral service Tuesday...
Rajkumarie Singh
Jun 30, 2013
Rajkumarie A. Singh, age 47 of Spring Lake Park. Funeral service Saturday 11:00 AM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation 6-9 PM Friday and one hour prior to service on Saturday. Interment Epiphany Cemetery, Coon Rapids Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Friday, July 5, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM...
Richard Swords
Jun 26, 2013
Swords, Richard O. Born 7/27/27 in Springfield, OH, Dick passed away peacefully on 6/26/13 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his son, David; his parents, and a brother, John. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 60 years, Betty; a sister, Ann Zuliani of CA; his children, Richard Jr. (Vicki), Mike (Mary), Bob,...
Patricia (Pavey)
Jun 22, 2013
Patricia Ann Carey(Pavey) Loving wife, mother, and friend, age 62, of Ham Lake, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2013. Patty was a longtime Honeywell employee. She was an avid birdwatcher, loved gardening, cooking, camping, and going to the cabin. More than anything in the world, Patty loved her family and friends, cherishing holiday gatherings and get-togethers. Preceded in death...
Rosemarie O'Neill
Jun 21, 2013
age 86 of Fridley entered eternal life June 21, 2013. Preceded in death by husband (Gerald), parents (Henry and Louise), and two brothers (Wilfred and Floyd). Rosemarie Laumann was born on March 11, 1927 in St. Bonifacius, MN. She graduated from Mound Consolidated High School in 1945. She married Gerald Michael O'Neill on June 16, 1956 and moved to Duluth,...
Peter Anderson
Jun 20, 2013
Anderson, Peter C., age 72 of Spring Lake Park. Survived by loving wife, Marleen; children, Kimberly (Paul) Johnson, Scott (Julie) Anderson, Philip (Corrie) Anderson; 12 grandchildren; sister Shirley Madsen; brothers, LuVerne (Helen) Anderson, Roger (Dolores) Anderson. Funeral service Mon. 11 AM at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 7700 Monroe St., Spring Lake Park. Visitation at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210...