Obituaries

Bonnie Durand

Bonnie Durand

Jun 26, 2012

Durand (Eckberg), Bonnie Lou, age 71 of Spring Lake Park. Survived by her devoted & loving husband, Dennis; children, Carrie (Jay) Beaton, Brenda Durand, Brian (Shelly) Durand; 7 grandchildren; brother, Lowell (Judy) Eckberg; sister Leotia (Everett) Rosen. Mass of Christian Burial Mon. 11 AM at the Church of St. Stephen, 5th & Jackson St., Anoka with a visitation one hour...

Leon Axel

Leon Axel

Jun 25, 2012

Axel, Leon V. age 66 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by parents, Herb Sr. & Adel; brothers, Herb Jr. & Cary; sister, Trisha. Survived by significant other, Kay; children, Anita (James) Dahlin, Sheri Hester, Sonny (Juanita) Axel; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, brothers, Gary, Clayton & David; sisters, VerRine, Wendy & Candace. Per Leon's request, no formal service will be...

Jody VanGrinsven

Jody VanGrinsven

Jun 24, 2012

VanGrinsven (nee Svetin), Jody Ann, age 52 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by brother, David Svetin; survived by mother, Joyce Collins; father, William Svetin Sr., sister, Dale Mae Krugerud-Kern; brother, William Svetin Jr.; nephews, Joshua, Frank & John; nieces, Sara & Alicia. Memorial service Tues., 3 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, with a...

Jean Mattson

Jean Mattson

Jun 22, 2012

Jean Aloy Mattson (Blocker) age 77 of New Brighton died peacefully at home after a year-long battle with cancer on June 22, 2012. Jean Aloy Blocker was born in Devils Lake North Dakota May 6, 1935 to Earl and Tena Blocker. She attended Devils Lake High School and graduated in 1953. She was a senior cheerleader. Jean worked with a...

Grace Truehart

Grace Truehart

Jun 20, 2012

Truehart, Grace R. age 83 of Mpls. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; son, Raymond. Survived by children, Patricia Truehart, David, Larry (Pat), Lewie (Dee), Gerald (Jean); many grand, great & great-great-grandchildren; brother, Russell Underhill; her very special companion, Mojo. Funeral service Monday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Interment...

MaryAnn Jensen

MaryAnn Jensen

Jun 16, 2012

Jensen, MaryAnn N., age 49 of Spring Lake Park. Survived by daughter, Tamara Jensen; mother, Bernadette Jensen; brothers, David, William and Michael Jensen. Memorial service Thursday, June 21st, 11 AM at the Church of the Open Door, 9060 Zanzibar Lane N., Maple Grove. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Visitation Church of the Open Door...

Deanna Paulat

Deanna Paulat

Jun 12, 2012

Deanna Luise Paulat, 74 Deanna left her earthly body to be in the glorious presence of the Lord on June 12, 2012. She lived a life wrapped in the love of Jesus. Her family cherishes the memories of her faithful love for all, which was exampled by Jesus love for all. Deanna Bills was born Oct 20, 1937 in Urbana,...

Richard Walch

Richard Walch

Jun 12, 2012

Walch, Richard D. age 83, of Ramsey. Survived by children, Debra Walch, Rick (Teresa) Walch, Tammy (Eric) Turnquist and Wanda (Pat) Miskavige; grandchildren, Adrien, Tara, Scott, Miranda, Naleena, Jacob, Kelsey, Jesse, Justin, Shanda, Sharnelle and Josh; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy Grace. Funeral Service Tues. 11 AM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation Mon. 5-8 PM....

Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey Miller

Jun 9, 2012

Jeff was born and raised in Minnesota, as a child he lived in Bethel and attended St. Francis High School. He grew up with his parents, Harlen and Jackie Miller and his brother Jim and two sisters, Lynn and Lori. Also living with Bob (Uncle) and Donna (Aunt) after the death of their parents, but they were around the same...

John Gritti

John Gritti

Jun 8, 2012

Gritti, John D. age 88 of Fridley. WWII Army Veteran. Longtime employee and retired as Head of Security at Land O' Lakes. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Ana Gritti, Marie Koehler, Dorothy Horn, Mildred Juergens; brother, Arnold. Survived by children, John, Sandra (Don) Cullen, Janice (Wayne) Miller, Dennis (DeeAnn), Lynn, Loren (June), Frank, Mary (Mitchell) Danielson; many grandchildren and...

Daniel Demsky

Daniel Demsky

Jun 6, 2012

Age 32 of St. Cloud passed away suddenly June 6, 2012, Daniel Christian Demsky was the 3rd born on December 16, 1979 to Barbara (Strawn) and Robert Demsky and joined older brother's Matthew and Timothy, a year later his sister Laura would be born. The family lived in East Bethel for 8 years and moved to Andover in 1988; Daniel...

Beatrice Koehler

Beatrice Koehler

Jun 4, 2012

Age 93. Passed away June 4, 2012.Beatrice was born on a farm in Morgan, Minnesota on June 15, 1918. She was the sixth child of Josephine and John Pietig. The family grew to include 15 children all together, 11 boys and 4 girls. Bea attended a one room school house until 8th grade. She moved to Minneapolis when she was...

Jesse Petrusson

Jesse Petrusson

Jun 3, 2012

Age 31, of Coon Rapids. Passed away suddenly on June 3. Jesse was a compassionate, sensitive man. He loved hard and deeply. When there was a problem at work or home, he would either fix the problem or try and try. He adored his daughter, She meant more than anything else in this world. If he noticed people were uncomfortable...

Robert Nollet

Robert Nollet

Jun 3, 2012

age 78 of Blaine, died of complications from myelodysplasia, a consequence of chemotherapy and radiation treatment for squamous cell carcinoma in 1999. He is preceded in death by his brother Bill Nollet. He was survived by his wife Mavis, sons Scott Nollet of Fort Worth, Texas and Steven (Cara) Nollet of Blaine, brothers Jerry Nollet and Tom (Nancy) Nollet, granddaughters...

David Zandlo

David Zandlo

May 27, 2012

David Joseph Zandlo, age 71, died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on May 27, 2012. David was born August 7, 1940, the son of Joseph and Ingaborg (Johnson) Zandlo in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in North Minneapolis and attended St. Philips Catholic School and church where he was an altar boy. Dave worked hard his whole life, never taking...

Evelyn Loomis

Evelyn Loomis

May 27, 2012

Loomis, Evelyn Olive age 84 of Blaine, formerly of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Merle; granddaughter, Jennifer Loomis. Survived by children, Jean (Rick) Fritz, Mark (Kathy) Loomis, Jill (Tim) Poirier; grandchildren, Josue (Katie) Cervantes, David Cervantes, Mitchell Loomis, Katrina Loomis and Alex Poirier; great-grandchildren, Claire, Megan, Karl and Melody; sisters, Delores Finden, Judy (Dorian) Wallender; other realtives and friends....

David Johnson

David Johnson

May 24, 2012

Johnson, David "DJ" age 50 of Eagan, Passed away peacefully May 24th. Preceded in death by wife, Cynthia "Cyd"; father, Clarence Jr.; brother, Jason Keller. Survived by daughter, Leigh; mother, Gloria Knutsen; sister, Shari (Mike) Colsrud; brother, Mark Johnson; sister-in-law, Ruth Bakken; brother-in-law, Tim (Pam) Bakken; nephews, Luke Bakken and Tempus Keller; nieces, Nina Colsrud and Heather Barton; other relatives...

Norman Herzog

Norman Herzog

May 19, 2012

Norman Joseph Herzog was born on September 9, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Henry and Anna Herzog. He grew up in South St. Paul, with his brother Larry. After his graduation from South St. Paul High School, he attended Hamline University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in music. After college graduation, he took his first music education position in...

Marie Olson

Marie Olson

May 17, 2012

Olson, Marie L. age 95, of Fridley, passed away on May 17, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Grant A., 5 brothers & 5 sisters. Marie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & friend. Her spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Survived by children, David, Nancy (Jack) Yeager, Cheryl (Rick) Behncke, Dan...

Pearl Christensen

Pearl Christensen

May 15, 2012

Age 89 of Blaine. Passed away May 15, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents Everett & Geneva Rogers; 2 sisters Juanita & Bonita. Survived by husband of 68 years Bernard; sons Michael (Jan), Terry (Julie) & Todd ( Cindy); 7 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren; siblings Eugene (Dorothy) Rogers, Donna (David) Espstein, Arthur Rogers & Judy Rogers. Memorial service...

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