Obituaries
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...
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;...
Joseph Mike
Dec 25, 2012
Joseph J. Mike, age 91, of Roseville, formerly of Fridley, passed away December 25, 2012. Joe was born on Feb. 12, 1921, in Floodwood, MN, to John and Freida Mike. He graduated from Floodwood High School and joined the US Army, serving for over 3 years in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He married Violet Laine in 1943 and they...
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...
Delsie Hansen
Dec 24, 2012
Hansen, Delsie M. age 74, of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Ann. Survived by husband, Robert "Bob"; children, Mark (Andrea), Pam Johnson, Kimberly Knudson, Barbara, Rene (Todd) Lewis, Tonya (Doyal); 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Memorial service Saturday 7 PM, with visitation one hour prior...
James Papillon
Dec 23, 2012
Papillon, James Boyd "Jim" "Pappy" age 82 of New Brighton, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Apache Junction, AZ. He was born in Forest River, ND and was a long time resident of the Twin Cities, lately wintering in the Phoenix area. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott; siblings, Arthur, Elizabeth, Frank, and Boyd. He...
Gary Bolander, Sr
Dec 20, 2012
Bolander, Gary Lee, Sr. age 70 of Columbia Heights was born on April 21, 1942 and passeded away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald LeRoy & Hazel Victoria (nee Gerdahl) Bolander; brothers, Dale and Brian Bolander. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 49 years,...
Alma Pintok
Dec 17, 2012
Pintok, Alma A., age 76 of New Brighton. Survived by loving husband, Frank; children, Joannie (Michael) Anderson, Ken Pintok, Brenda (John) Sullivan; also 4 granddaughters, 3 great grandchildren, 3 sisters & 2 brothers. Memorial services Sat. 12 Noon at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE., Fridley with a gathering of friends one hour prior to service. Visitation Miller...
Michael Terlisner
Dec 12, 2012
Terlisner, Michael A. age 69, of Columbia Heights, passed away Dec. 12, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. He was born in Carroll, IA May 18, 1943. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Mary Monica (Quinn) Terlisner; and nephew Jacob Lego. He had 6 siblings, Sally, Mary, Tommy, Carol (Gary) Lego, Bobby (Deb), Larry (Sally-K); also many nieces...
Warren Osborne
Dec 10, 2012
Osborne, Warren A. age 81 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by sister, Delores (Tee) Lundquist. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Marcella; children, Mark (Janet) Osborne, Denise (Doug) Nickel, Sue (George) Walter, Paul (Lynn) Osborne, Jane (Terry) Kaine, Christine (Dean) Adelman, Dave (Julie) Osborne; brother, Walter (Loretta) Osborne; also 19 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian...
Darlene Lundberg
Dec 8, 2012
Lundberg, Darlene age 82 of Fridley. Preceded in death by daughter, Julie. Survived by loving husband of 60 years, Jack; children Debbie (Brian) Berg, Mark (Denise), Perry (Marcia), Jon (Denise), Matt (Julie) Lundberg; also 16 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. Memorial service Friday, 11 AM at Redeemer Church, 61 Mississippi Way, Fridley with a visitation one hour prior to service. Memorial...
C. Mykkanen
Dec 7, 2012
Mykkanen, C. Fred age 75 of Fridley. Passed away December 7, 2012. Preceded in death by wife, Mary. Survived by children, George (Debbie) & Charlene (Dennis) Hemish; mother, E. Laurene Mykkanen; brother, Martin (Wendy); other relatives & friends. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at the Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park....
Claire McKinley
Dec 7, 2012
McKinley, Claire H., age 85 of Spring Lake Park. Passed away on December 7, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Margaret Damiani; husband, Harry; brothers, Daniel and James Damiani; sisters, Patricia Kolasa and Sr. Margaret Damiani (CSJ). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Retired from Unysis Corp. Volunteered 20 plus years as an ESL tutor in Anoka County...
Edna Koepp
Dec 6, 2012
Koepp, Edna M., age 93 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin; daughter, Karen Behrendt; granddaughter, Beth Behrendt; sister, Erna Schroeder. Survived by son, David (Sharon) Reding; grandchildren, Denise (Randy) Studenski, Susan (Rodney) Bursey, Megan (Matt) Wickland, Dallas (Chrissy) Reding; 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Saturday 10 AM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation 4-8...
Frances Kocinski
Dec 5, 2012
Kocinski, Frances age 71, of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Ben & Catherine (Sufka) Heurung; brothers, Donald Heurung, Charles Heurung; sister, Carol (Heurung) Proper. Survived by spouse of 49 years, Melvin Joseph Kocinski; daughters, Michele (John) McPherson, Patti (Bill) Krohse; sisters, Darlene (Joe) Thell, Shirley Peka, Dois Kliber and special friend, Hubert; brother, Ed (Donna) Heurung; also many nieces,...
William Albers
Dec 4, 2012
Albers, William C. age 72, of Spring Lake Park, died peacefully on Dec. 4, 2012 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Delilah Albers. Survived by wife, Jan; children, Brian (Susan) and Melanie (Jason) Haberman; 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Evan and Olivia; sister, Bonnie Mason of Ocala, FL. A celebraction of his...
Andrew Paul
Dec 4, 2012
Paul, Andrew Joseph joined the Lord on Dec. 4, 2012. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. A 2002 graduate of Mounds View High school and employed by Wells Fargo. His contagious smile, love, loyalty, and dedication will forever be missed. He is survived by his father and mother, Joe and Cheryl Paul; sisters Tricia Paul and Emily...
Gary Johnson
Dec 3, 2012
Johnson, Gary N. age 78 of Taylors Falls. Preceded in death by sisters, RaeAnn Bergengren and Gloria Griffith. Survived by children, Debra (Steven) Henry, Sheila Johnson, Steven and Cory Johnson; 5 grandchildren, Kia Miskimen, Brock Johnson, Alexandra Henry, Danika Johnson and Kaitlyn Henry; brothers, Gordy (Janice) Johnson, Greg (Wendy) Johnson; sister, Geraldine (Larry) Hafferman. Funeral service Monday , 11 AM,...
Gerald Skogen
Dec 1, 2012
Skogen, Gerald age 73, of Spring Lake Park, formerly of Lake Mills, Iowa. Preceeded in death by parents, Andrew and Lucille; brothers, Charles and Leo; sister-in-law, Judy Skogen; and niece Nikki Jacobson. Survived by wife, Darlene of 42 years; sons, Greg and Chad; grandchildren, Ashley and Jacob; siblings, Gwen (Chuck) Wells, Miriam (Dick) Jondahl, Judy (Harlan) Jacobson, John (Joan) Skogen,...
Richard Johnson
Nov 28, 2012
Johnson, Richard E., age 89 of Minneapolis & Crosslake MN. Preceded in death by wife, Elaine; survived by children, Greg (Barbara) Johnson, Scott (Shelley) Johnson, Gayle (Scott) Rangus, Cheryl (David) Topitzhofer; grandchildren, Hayley (Chad) Rafferty, Tyler (Ruth) Johnson, Kristofer Rangus, Heidi (Danyon) Sommers, Mike & Noelle Topitzhofer, Olivia & Madeline Knutson, Lindzee Johnson; great grandchildren, Parker Johnson & Elsa Sommers....