Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....