Obituaries

Michael Thorne

Michael Thorne

Feb 14, 2013

Thorne, Michael R., age 50 of Rosemount, passed away February 14, 2013. Survived by wife, Cheri; children, Amber, Lindsey (Eric), Austin; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Chase, Anabella; brothers, Myron, Kevin, Rick, Greg, John, and Gus; sisters, Jeannie, Jackie, Marlys, Rhonda, Kimberly, Sandy, and Julie. Funeral Service on Monday, Feb 18 at 3PM with a visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home,...

Myron Yurkew

Myron Yurkew

Feb 5, 2013

Yurkew, Myron P. age 85, passed away peacefully at home on February 5th, 2013, surrounded by his family. Myron was born March 17, 1927 in Minneapolis to Steve and Katherine Yurkew. His parents and all of his siblings, Tony, Sue, Julie, Stella, and John preceded him in death. Myron was a lifelong resident of Minneapolis, spending the last 54 years...

Craig Heieren

Craig Heieren

Feb 3, 2013

Heieren, Craig M. age 67, of Fridley, passed away on February 3, 2013. Survived by wife, Mary A.; daughters, Stephanie (Gary) Burgess and Erika (Tom) Scheider; grandchildren, Hunter, Chayse, Quinn, Marcus and Annalynn. There will be a celebration of life on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at 11 AM, St William's Catholic Church, 6120 5th St. NE, Fridley. Visitation 1 hour...

John Manby

John Manby

Jan 26, 2013

Manby, John Edward, age 89 of St. Anthony, formerly of Maple Grove and Denver, Colorado, passed away January 26, 2013. John served in the U.S. Navy for two years during World War II aboard the heavy crusier USS Louisville. The Louisville was involved in many Pacific battles including the battle of Surigao Straits where it fired 37, 8", nine gun...

Howard Larson

Howard Larson

Jan 21, 2013

Larson, Howard B., age 76 of Coon Rapids. Employee of Honeywell as an Electrical Engineer for 40+ years in the aerospace division. Preceded in death by son, Philip; brother George Larson, Jr.; survived by loving wife of 54 years, Joyce; daughter, Annette (Jeff) Olson; son, Peter (Krista) Larson; grandchildren, Peter (Amanda), Anna, Sara & Lora Olson; Bjorn, Anders & Nels...

Genevieve Dalberg

Genevieve Dalberg

Jan 20, 2013

Genevieve L. (Pearson)Dalberg Age 88, of Columbia Heights, formerly of Blaine, made her peaceful journey home, surrounded by her loving family, due to complications from a stroke. Genevieve is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Samuel of Dalberg Builders and Realty in Spring Lake Park; daughters, Carolyn (Ralph) Nilles; Elaine (Richard) Larson; Gloria (Bob) Gilstad, Narese (Jeff) Knopik;...

Jo Hybben

Jo Hybben

Jan 16, 2013

On the morning of January 16th, 2013, Jo Lynn Ohmia (Heath) Hybben (35 years old) went home to be with God and those that passed before her. Jo Lynn was an amazing, strong and patient wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, friend and employee. Her favorite activities included anything she could do outside and preferably with snow. She had an...

Steven Lundell

Steven Lundell

Jan 16, 2013

Lundell, Steven A. age 59 of Fridley. Went home to be with Jesus on January 16th. Survived by Parents, Arthur & Muriel Lundell; sister, Joy (Hans) Felix; children, Rachel & Brendan Lundell, Curtis (Stephanie) Lundell, Jenny (Zak) Kuehl; nephew, Justin Felix; also 3 grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday 1 PM with a visitation one hour prior to service at Faith Christian...

Jack Ardoyno

Jack Ardoyno

Jan 12, 2013

Jack Ardoyno, age 70, died in a plane accident in Sarasota, Florida on Saturday, January 12th. Jack was a profoundly loved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and mentor. Jack loved flying, conducting his first solo flight for the Navy in January of 1965 and flying over 200 missions in Vietnam. Continuing his passion for flying as a civilian, Jack built...

Nancy Hentges

Nancy Hentges

Jan 12, 2013

Hentges, Nancy M. of Columbia Heights, passed away of colon cancer with her family by her side on Jan. 12, 2013 at the age of 75. She was born May 7, 1937 in Mpls. and later lived in Dayton. Survived by loving husband of 53 years, Ken; daughters, Debbie (Jim) Moe, Jeanne (Roger) Myrkle; grandchildren, Josh, Jon, Mikaela, Malina, Mackenzie...

Charlotte Porter

Charlotte Porter

Jan 8, 2013

Porter, Charlotte F. age 71, of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by husband, Bruce; daughter, Wendy; parents; father-in-law, George Porter. Survived by children, Tim, Phil (Dawn), Pat (Julie), and Amy (Dan); 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters; 2 brothers; mother-in-law Ruth; and many friends. Funeral Service Tuesday 11 AM, with visitation 1 hour prior to service, at Miller Funeral...

Hilda Lubker

Hilda Lubker

Jan 6, 2013

Hilda Lubker, age 88, of Arden Hills, passed away on January 6, 2013 from Congestive Heart Failure. Preceded in death by husband, Robert E.; son, Carl E. She is survived by her children, David (Mary), Carolyn, Robert A. (Brenda), and Richard. Funeral Service 12:00 Noon, Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation 4-7...

Paul Ratzlaff

Paul Ratzlaff

Jan 6, 2013

Ratzlaff, Paul Jeffrey "Jeff", age 60, of Ham Lake died on January 6, 2013. Preceded in death by mother, Doris Blomquist and brother-in-law, Tim Teal. Survived by son, Walker (mother, Mia); father, Harvey (Gladys); stepfather, Art; siblings: Harvey (Karen); Maggie Teal; Jan Jensen; Judy; Chuck; Kris (Deb) and Denise, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins and lifelong...

Samuel Chen

Samuel Chen

Jan 3, 2013

Private services were held.

Martha Grausam

Martha Grausam

Jan 2, 2013

Grausam, Martha E. age 88, of Fridley, Died on January 2, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents George and Rosa Linn, 9 brothers and 2 sisters, and special friend Jane Bjerke on October 26, 2012. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Urban; daughters, Marian Calabrese and Suzanne (Greg) Thurler; grandsons, Steven and Tony Calabrese; nieces, nephews, other...

Joan LaVanway

Joan LaVanway

Dec 30, 2012

LaVanway, Joan V. age 77 of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents; Husband, Michael; son, Craig. Survived by children, Desi (Joel) Swift, Dennis, Jamie, Tara LaVanway (Leaf Breems); grandchildren, Jesse, Ryan, Chad and Gage; borther, Denny Durand; sister, Carol (Tony) Krusz; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home,...

Ronald Talbot

Ronald Talbot

Dec 27, 2012

Talbot, Ronald LeRoy age 48, of Fridley. Went home to be with his father on Dec. 27, 2012 after a tragic accident. Beloved son, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy. Survived by his loving mother, Beverly; sister, Susan and brother, David; he had five nieces & nephews, Jessica Talbot, Nathan (Piper) Wilhite, Robert Wilhite,...

Alice Montain

Alice Montain

Dec 26, 2012

Montain, Alice C. age 84, of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, James; sisters and brother, Myrtle Pierce, Edvina Behm, Ann Tucker, Esther Herbert and Stanley Haugen. Survived by children, Vicki (Dan) Wymore, Cheryl (Jeff) Laursen and Scott (Pat) Montain; grandchildren, Stephanie (Michael), Suzanna, Willem (Margarite), Aaron, Anna and Kevin; brother, Norval (Marian) Haugen; sister, Gladys (Harold) Vig; sister-in-law, Joan...

Rosemary Drinka

Rosemary Drinka

Dec 25, 2012

Drinka, Rosemary E. age 70, of Spring Lake Park, passed away on Dec. 25, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; and parents, John & Mary Mazrin. Survived by sons, Joe and Jerry; granddaughter, Julia; sister, Carol (Ron) Kytasaari; many other family members and friends. Rosemary proudly retired from the YMCA and was a member of the Spring Lake Park...

Neil Odegaard

Neil Odegaard

Dec 25, 2012

Odegaard, Neil K., age 62 of North Branch. Went home to be with his Savior on Christmas Day. Preceded in death by father, Dennis. Surivied by loving wife, Gloria; mother Janelle Odegaard; daughters, Kimberly (Sam) Riser, Dawn (Kevin) Rose, Jennifer (Royce) McCoy, Kristin (Scott) West; step-children, Bob (Sally) Moccia, Therese Moccia Buchanan, Maria Moccia, Tom (Kelly) Moccia, Michael (Jean) Moccia;...

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