Obituaries

Ervin Henry

Ervin Henry

Jul 31, 2011

Don Henry Beloved Husband, Father and Grandpa. A United States Army Veteran, age 80 of Fridley, passed away after injuries sustained in a car accident July 31. Preceded in death by his wife Ginny, parents and one brother. Don was known for his service work with Tamarisk hospice care, his church, Knights of Columbus, and Stevens Ministries. Don loved to...

Michael Gustafson

Michael Gustafson

Jul 30, 2011

Michael James Gustafson 73 went home to be with Jesus July 30, 2011. A devoted family man, Mike is survived by his wife Dorothy and their three children, Scott, Carla and Kurt; and four grandchildren, Amber, Adam, Jake and Dylan. Mike was born September 29, 1937 to parents Carl and Lilly Gustafson. He is preceded in Death by his brother...

Lillian Bursch

Lillian Bursch

Jul 26, 2011

Lillian was born on January 26, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota, to Lewie and Mabel Holmstrom. She was the second of five children. She had 3 sisters, Dorine, Ardell, and Muriel; and one brother named Donald. From early on, a diligent work ethic was instilled in the children to provide for themselves. The family was very poor; and after 12 years...

Mary Davis

Mary Davis

Jul 22, 2011

Davis (nee Donahue) Mary M., age 70 of Eden Prairie. Passed away July 22, 2011. She was much loved by family, wonderful friends, her cats and most recently, caregivers. "Mairz" was an independent and strong spirit, who rode motor scooters, saved family history and places and wanted happiness for her family. She meant it when she said "I love you"...

Thelma Schendel

Thelma Schendel

Jul 22, 2011

Schendel, Thelma M. age 84 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Bud; brother, Vernon Peterson. Survived by daughters, Kathi (Tony) Sarsland, Marsha (Steve) Molin, Terri Schendel, Shelby (Mike) Kroona; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Veryl (Joyce) Peterson, Louie Peterson, Norm (Alene) Peterson; many church family and friends. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM with visitation one...

Judith Anderson

Judith Anderson

Jul 21, 2011

It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to Judy Kay Anderson age 68 of Brooklyn Center after a long battle with Lupus. Survived by a loving husband, Ron; daughter, Sarah (Eric) Hjelmberg; son, David, (Amy) Anderson; grandchildren, Zach, Nate, Eric (Bud) and Anna; sister, Karen Shannon; brother, Don (Barb) Rosell; nieces, nephews and so many friends. Judy adored...

James Peterson

James Peterson

Jul 19, 2011

Age 61 of Blaine. On July 19 after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Preceded in death by parents Leonard & Glennis, Carol Peterson (mother of his son). Survived by son James (Colleen); grandchildren Jimmy, Jr., Arlene, Jamie Rose Peterson & Wes Giddings; brother Larry; sisters Karen (Don) Weaver & Julie (Mark) Vanderbloomer; significant other Lori Schintgen. Many other family...

Vivian Bratt

Vivian Bratt

Jul 18, 2011

Age 83 of New Brighton passed away peacefully after a long courageous struggle with Alzheimer's on July 18 2011. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Don; son David (Sherri); daughter Christine; grandchildren Ryan, Tori, Eric (Mia); brother Philip (Barb); sister Beatrice (Jerry); nieces, nephews & other relatives and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt &...

Zdenka Kisch

Zdenka Kisch

Jul 16, 2011

age 95 of St. Anthony. Preceded in death by Husband Hilding, 3 brothers and 1 sister; Survived by sons, Eugene (Esther), Robert (Evie) & Frank (Toni) Kisch; sister, Adeline LeTourneau, also 7 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral Service Saturday July 23, 2011 11 AM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE. Family will...

Phyllis Bird

Phyllis Bird

Jul 15, 2011

Age 85, of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Christine Dean. Survived by daughters, Cheryl Culp (James), Christine Young (David) and Carrie Zieroth (David); grandchildren, Daniel, David, Elizabeth, Taylor, Bailey and Amber; brother, Roland Dean; sister Pat Carlson; many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Thursday July 21, 2011 4 PM at Miller Fridley Funeral Home,...

Robert Hanson

Robert Hanson

Jul 14, 2011

Hanson, Robert F. age 74 of Coon Rapids, died July 14th, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Proud member of the 101st airborne Division, US Army. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd & Ruby Hanson; brother, Ron Hanson; sister, Mary Salander; granddaughter, Emily Hanson. Survived by loving wife, Marilyn; son, Roy (Margaret) Hanson; daughter, Christine (Kevin) Pufall; sisters, Geraldine...

Frances Anderson

Frances Anderson

Jul 14, 2011

Age 89, of Fridley, MN died peacefully on July 14, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, John. She will be deeply missed by daughter Laurie Anderson-Holt, sons John and Jim, son-in-law Randy Holt, daughters-in-law Sue and Cindy, grandchildren Britt Anderson, Alexandra Holt, John Holt, Cori Anderson, Sam Anderson, and Sydney Holt, sister Ann Schultz, many family members in MI,...

Mary Ziegler

Mary Ziegler

Jul 11, 2011

Age 55 of Fridley. Mary Beth passed away July 11, 2011 and has at long last been released from the joys and sorrows of this life, having so faithfully fulfilled her calling as a servant of her heavenly Father and of Christ Jesus her loving Savior. Mary Beth Smith was born at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, to Doug and Dolores...

Julia Johnson

Julia Johnson

Jul 7, 2011

Julia was born July 4th, 1914 in the family farm house near Rice Lake, Wisconsin, delivered by her father, Freeman Ritter. She was one of four children, sisters Lillian, Mayme and brother Edward. Julia enjoyed being outside and one thing she liked to do was play in the haymow, jumping down in the hay. She was taught the value of...

Rev. Gary Galchutt

Rev. Gary Galchutt

Jul 5, 2011

The Rev. Gerhard (Gary) Carl Galchutt, STM, went home to be with Jesus, his Savior, on July 5, 2011. Born May 14, 1933 in Zion Lutheran parsonage of Green Isle-Arlington, MN, he was baptized at Zion on May 28, 1933. He attended Concordia College St. Paul and Concordia Seminary St. Louis highlighted by a year at Oberursel Lutheran Seminary in...

William Stevens

William Stevens

Jul 3, 2011

Stevens, William F. "Bill" age 72 of Fridley. Survived by loving wife, Nila; son, Andrew; brother, John (Agnes); many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday, 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way NE, Fridley. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, Memorials preferred. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel (763) 571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Redeemer...

Russell Welton

Russell Welton

Jul 1, 2011

Age 84 of Spring Lake Park. Passed away peacefully on July 1 surrounded by his loving family. Longtime employee of Minnegasco where he retired after many years of service. Russ was a WWII US Navy veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting & fishing. Preceded in death by loving wife Lorrie in 1994, after 47 years of marriage....

Mary Leisure

Mary Leisure

Jun 30, 2011

Leisure, Mary Lee Age 72 of Blaine, passed away June 30, 2011. Survived by sons, Patrick (Jolene), Michael (Kelly) and Timothy (Angie); grandson, Patrick Jr.; sister, Roxann Gurske (Al); niece, Lori (Jim) Otto and Mary's best friend, Ron Bourgeois; Memorial service Friday, 3PM with a visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley. Memorials preferred...

James Hammar

James Hammar

Jun 29, 2011

A loving husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with the lord on June 29 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 64 years old. Mr. Hammar was loved and amired by his family: his wife Patrice Helen (Guston) Hammar of 38 year; son John Hammar and his wife Shannon, and their children Genevieve and Everett; son James...

Wallace Murset

Wallace Murset

Jun 25, 2011

Murset, Wallace M. age 87, of Mounds View. Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine and sister, Phyllis Whitcom. Survived by children, Raquel (Ramil) Gabriel and Mike (Jennifer) Murset; grandchildren, Abigail and Ramil Jr. Gabriel, Tyler and Cayetana Murset. Memorial service Thursday 2 PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Miller Funeral...

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