Obituaries

Robert Kane

Robert Kane

May 15, 2012

Kane, Robert Perry age 71, of Zimmerman, MN, formerly of North Branch, passed away May 15 after a courageous battle with ALS. Survived by former wife, Joanne Madden; children, Tim (Karen) Kane, Perry (Liz) Kane, Cindy (John) Olson and Deb (Ken Czech); also 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and special friend, Patricia Downing, Memorial Service Friday, June 1, 11 AM...

Lori Wallace

Lori Wallace

May 11, 2012

Lori Jean Wallace (Skallet) age 47 of Coon Rapids. Welcomed into heaven by daughter, Heather Skallet; grandparents, Evelyn & Alton Skallet and Muriel & Carl Sundstrom. Survived by fiance, Brendan Lynne;children, Tim (Shanna) Skallet, Heidi (Jude)Ombisa, Tony Skallet (Hannah Bruun); parents, Susan & Alton Skallet; sister, Lisa (Ed) Gonzalez; brother, Mike (Bridget) Skallet; adorable grandsons, Museme, Dominick, Kamadi; nephews, Joshua...

Georgeen Anderson

Georgeen Anderson

May 11, 2012

Anderson, Georgeen Rose age 84 of Spring Lake Park, formerly of Moose Lake. Passed away on May 11th from cancer. Preceded in death by brother, John Hansen; nephew, John "Larry" Hansen. Survived by husband of 64 years, Dennis; son, Kurt (Bootsie); daughter, Kris; grandchildren, Kristy, Maureen, E.J., Abigail; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Wedensday, May 23rd at 11:00 AM with visitation...

Harold Dwire

Harold Dwire

May 10, 2012

Dwire, Harold L. age 81, of Fridley, passed away May 10th. He was preceded in death by mother, Velma Dwire; stepfather, George Dwire; father, Elmer Edwards; stepmother, Lucille Edwards and brother, Bill Dwire. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gloria; son, Michael; daughter, Melanie Harff (Martin Jewison); granddaughter, Kanya; sister, Jessie Robertson; sister-in-law, Marchetta Dwire; 13...

Roy Borgeson

Roy Borgeson

May 10, 2012

Roy A. Borgeson was born on April 14, 1929 in the south side of Chicago. His family Eric, Ellen and Mary moved to St. Paul some years later. At Seventeen he quit high school and joined the Army. He finished high school while in the Army. After being honorable discharged he sighed up for the Reserves, a serious mistake. Soon...

Donald Myhrer

Donald Myhrer

May 10, 2012

Myhrer, Donald R. age 76, of Coon Rapids, passed away May 10, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Olga and Thorvald Myhrer. Donald was a supervisor of Gould/GNB batteries on Lexington Ave in St. Paul for 37 years, retiring in 1992. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, "uncle Don" and friend; he was always willing to tell a...

Timothy Mitchell

Timothy Mitchell

May 10, 2012

Mitchell, Timothy James ATTN: IRONWORKERS LOCAL 512 age 60 of circle Pine, MN, passed away at home May 10, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Lillian and Gerald; brother, David. Lived for family, friends and baseball. Survived by sisters, Kathleen and Patricia (Doug); niece, Dawn Henquinet; nephew, Kyle Henquinet. Memorial service Sunday 3 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at...

Vesta Rice

Vesta Rice

May 9, 2012

Age 94 of Fridley. Passed away May 9, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband Emmett; daughter Beverly Wilmes; grandson Emmett Fitzgerald; sister Donna Sill. Survived by her children Barbara Fitzgerald, Bette (Larry) Funk, Bonnie (Lynn) Lindeman, Robert (Kathleen), Virginia DuChene, Brian (Georgene); 19 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brothers Henry & Carlton Lewis & sister Marilyn Johnson; many other relatives...

Donald Pearson

Donald Pearson

May 7, 2012

Pearson, Rev. Donald James. age 85 of Golden Valley. Retired Pastor with the Evangelical Covenant Church. Survived by loving wife, Dorothy; son, David (Jan) Erickson-Pearson; daughters, Cindy (Tim) Hawkinson, Joan (Jay Schmitt) Pearson; grandchildren, Stephen & Kristin Hawkinson, Kaia & Annika Erickson-Pearson, Noah Pearson Schmitt; sister, Doris Skog. Memorial Service Thursday, May 10, 2 PM at Salem Covenant, Silver Lake...

Gene Harstad

Gene Harstad

May 2, 2012

Harstad, Gene A. Age 73, of Fridley. Passed away May 2. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Jerry & nephew, David. Survived by Wife, Mary; daughter, Brenda (Jeff); son, Gene Mikel (Jenni) & family and friends. He served in the Air force and retired from GE. He loved to hunt and fish. Celebration of life 9 am Monday in the...

Rose McGinley

Rose McGinley

May 1, 2012

Rose Norma McGinley, age 85 of Fridley. Rose served in the Navy during WWII. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene, son, Donny, daughter, Sally Ann Killen & grandson, Vincent Boss. Survived by sons, John Scott (Veona) Murphy, Marshall Murphy, great grandchildren, Josh & Amanda Boss, Nathan & Nicole Boss, Aaron & Melinda Boss, Lisa & Jeff...

Rosanne Johnson

Rosanne Johnson

Apr 30, 2012

Age 70 of Mounds View. Passed away on April 30, 2012 of Lukemia. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and LaElla Kleinschmidt; brother Glen & sister Delores. Survived by husband Kenneth; son Kevin (Lynn) Johnson; daughter Kathy Kaehn; grandson Jesse Kaehn; granddaughter Chantelle (Chris) Scanlon; and many nieces of nephew s. Rosie was a loving wife and friend to...

Ruth DeMars

Ruth DeMars

Apr 29, 2012

Ruth Henarika DeMars passed away April 28th, 2012 after a full life at 90 years of age. She was born in the Krenz family home on Medicine Lake in Golden Valley, MN on February 22, 1922. Ruth was delivered with help from her grandmother, "Tillie"(Matilda) Krenz. She was one of 9 children born to August and Hazel Krenz. Eight of...

Keith Bergan

Keith Bergan

Apr 25, 2012

Preceded in death by his parents, Pearl & Theodore and brother, Greg.Survived by sons, Jose Bergan and Chad Amundsen; daughters, Vanessa & Heidi; grandchildren, Christopher, Kristina, Daniel; siblings, Kaylene, Geraldine, Wayne, Larry & Richard; Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Tuesday, May 8, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy....

Dorothy Valerius

Dorothy Valerius

Apr 24, 2012

Valerius, Dorothy F. Age 96, of New Brighton, passed away April 24, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas. Survived by son, Thomas (Donna) Valerius; daughters, Carol (Joe) Hesch, Jean (Tim) Lorenz, Joanne Valerius, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass Saturday 11:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton. Visitation 10:30 AM...

Cleo Smith

Cleo Smith

Apr 23, 2012

Age 79 of Blaine. Passed away Monday, April 23. Survived by husband Stan; children Stacy Smith & Scott (Mickie); grandchildren Chace, Noah, Isiah & Macy; brother Jack Danielson. Visitation Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Interment Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley,...

Tammie Wentworth

Tammie Wentworth

Apr 16, 2012

Tammie is survived by her mother, Gayle Peterson (Merle); sister, Nikki Farrow (Scott); brothers, Jason Wentworth (Tyra), Robert Peterson, Brian Peterson, David Peterson Jr.; father, Robert Wentworth, Jr. (Zina); grandparents, Daryle & Patricia Sheppard, Robert Sr. & Mavis Wentworth; niece, Madeline Wentworth; nephew, Owen Wentworth; also aunts, uncles and cousins.

Rodney Owens

Rodney Owens

Apr 15, 2012

Rodney Virgle Owens passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65, on Sunday April 15th 2012 at his home in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, where he lived for 25 years. Rodney was born to parents Virgle and Elva on December 30th 1946 in French Camp, California. Upon graduating from Escalon High School in CA, Rodney enlisted in the United States...

Beverly Prior

Beverly Prior

Apr 15, 2012

Prior, Beverly Y. age 78 of Fridley. Preceded in death by the love of her life husband, Russell; daughter, Gloria Smith; grandson, Daniel Bergstrom; one brother and four sisters. Survived by children, Kathy (Ernie) Bergstrom, Wayne (Marge), Randy (Rita), Debbie (Rick) Altenbrun, Carol (Slugger) Current; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; siblings, Ronald (Merna) Walton, Sandi (John) Delaney, Conard (Alice)...

Rev. John Drier

Rev. John Drier

Apr 14, 2012

Drier, Rev. John L. "Pastor Jack" age 70, of New Brighton. Died April 14th after a 4 month battle with brain cancer, surrounded by his loving family and pastor. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillian Drier; sister, Joan; niece, Heidi Drier; and nephew, Kai Drier. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Arlene; children,...

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