Obituaries

Apr 5, 2011

Frank F. Owata passed away early Monday, April 5, 2011 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be 10 am Thursday in the Woodcrest Baptist Church, 6875 University Avenue NE, Fridley. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at church. Interment in Fort Snellling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Service Woodcrest Baptist Church 6875 University Avenue...

Mar 31, 2011

Nick, Neil P. age 69, of Fridley. Survived by daughter, Heather; 5 siblings; and 2 nephews. Private services. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300

Mar 28, 2011

Age 64 of Fridley. Born in St. James, MN on March 5, 1947. Passed away at her home on March 28, 2011, surrounded by her husband of 37 years, Steve, her loving children and grandchildren, of whom she was incredibly proud. Karen is preceded in death by her parents and sister. She is survived by daughter, Michelle (David) Drangeid and...

Mar 21, 2011

Lauris Echo Englund

Lauris was born September 25, 1919 in East Grand Forks, MN to Adelma and John Harrison. She remained in the Karlstad area through childhood. She was preceded in death by husband, parents, and 7 siblings.

On October 12, 1939, Lauris wed Elmer Englund, her partner of nearly 60 years in Thief River,...

Mar 20, 2011

Age 77 of Fridley, On March 20, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents Merle & Edna; sister Helen. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend. Survived by wife Connie; sons Randall (Theresa) & Raymond; grandson Rich; siblings Dorothy (George) Janich, John (Elaine) & Alan, Jim (Colleen); by a niece, nephews & friends. Funeral service 12 noon...

Mar 17, 2011

Robinson, Trevor Vance Trevor was born on March 13, 1992 in Tucson, Arizona. He died much too young, on March 17, 2011 at Unity Hospital in Fridley, Minnesota. A former student at Blaine High School and Spring Lake Park High School, Trevor attended Anoka-Ramsey Community College and worked part-time at Aveda Corporation in Blaine, Minnesota. Adored and loved by so...

Mar 16, 2011

Alice M. Gerard, age 87 of Fridley, passed away surrounded by her family on March 16, 2011, on h er 87th birthday. Preceded in death by husband, John, parents, sister and brother. Survived by sons, John (Karolyn), Frank (Kathy), Steven (Brenda), Richard (Beth); daughter, Mary (Mark) Sandberg; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Kalmes. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 11:00AM...

Mar 16, 2011

Gilbertson, Jean A. age 83, of Spring Lake Park, passed peacefully on March 16, 2011, surrounded by her family who will miss her very much. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Hazel Holt; husband, Paul M.; brother, Douglas Holt; and grandson, Steven Gilbertson. Survived by sons, Paul L. (Betty), William (Elizabeth); daughters, Kathryn (Robert) Nye and Susan Gilbertson; 7...

Mar 14, 2011

Virgil F. Haugen was born on May 15, 1929, in Fosston Minnesota. He graduated from Fosston High School in 1947, and worked for a short time with his father in the family owned machine shop in Fosston. In 1950, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve his country. He completed his basic training at Great Lakes Training Center north...

Mar 13, 2011

Private by family.

Mar 12, 2011

Schwoch, Charles E. age 82 of Lexington, MN, recently residing in Foley, MN, passed away peacefully March 12, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife, parents, 2 sisters, brother and son-in-law. He was active in Boy Scouts for over 50 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his children, Kathy Lahti, Colleen (Craig)...

Mar 11, 2011

Hardy, Brian Lee age 67, of Fridley. Survived by loving wife, Sharon; sons, Adam (Cindy), Corey and Douglas; sister, Barbara Alverson, Boise, ID.; Also 4 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren. Memorial Service Friday, 1 PM at Miller Funeral Home, Fridley Chapel, 6210 NE HWY. 65. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

Mar 10, 2011

Malinak, John M. age 53 of Mora, formerly of Fridley. Preceded in death by father, and brother, Mark. Survived by wife, Jaqie; mother, Marge; brothers, Steve (Mary) and David (Becky); stepdaughters, Kelli and Shelli (Kelli); grandsons, Robert and Brandon; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Vigil prayers (Panachyda) Tuesday 6:30 PM, with visitation 1-1/2 hours prior at Miller Funeral...

Mar 10, 2011

Doyle, Lewis O. "Louie" age 93 of Fridley. Went home to the Lord on March 10, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Julia and Henry Doyle; 6 brothers; and 3 sisters. Survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Shirley; children, Rita (Stan) Zdon, Connie (James) Busse, David (Paula), Danny (Linda), Becky (Bill) Pancake, and Tim (Anna); 15 grandchildren; 18...

Mar 10, 2011

Allard, Ronald E. Age 80 of Fridley, passed away March 10, 2011. Retired Fridley Police Officer. Preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Alice; wife, Dorothy. Survived by children, Mark (Sharon), Linda (Doug) Huspek, Scott (Karen); grandchildren, Ryan, Kale, Steven, Tawny, Matthew, Nicole, Randi, Jeri; great-grandchildren, Leah and Parker; and by loving friend, Elsie Hanscom. Memorial service Thursday, March 17,...

Mar 9, 2011

Rittel, Betty J. age, 91, of St. Anthony, formerly of Fridley and Portland, Oregon, passed away on March 9th, her 91st birthday. Preceded in death by husband, Richard. Survived by her sister, Virginia Desilets of Burns, Oregon. Graveside service Fort Snelling National Cemetery Wednesday, March 16th at 10:30 am, meet at Lane #6. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300 www.millerfuneralfridley.com...

Mar 8, 2011

Arthur was born December 22, 1932 in Rockford Township, Wadena, MN, the son of Oscar and Emma (Fultz) Berg. He passed away on March 8, 2011 at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 17 days. Arthur attended school in Wadena & served in the US Navy from 1952-1956 on the USS Dixie & USS Midway. He worked for...

Mar 5, 2011

Dick (Richard) Patrick Walbridge was born September 14, 1960 to Donald and Betty (Jennison) Walbridge in St. Paul Minnesota. He grew up in Moundsview, MN where he attended Moundview schools, and then graduated from Elk River High School, after moving to Zimmerman, MN with family. After attending college for a brief period, Dick began his beloved career in the cement...

Mar 5, 2011

Rasmussen, Harley of Mounds View. Passed away on his 89th A½ birthday, March 5, 2011. Preceded in death by his wife, Marie; parents, Jens and Helga; and granddaughter, Nadine. Survived by son, Tom; daughters, Pat and Carol (Kevin); grandchildren, Travis, Kristy, Michael, and Mark; great-grandchildren; and brother, Henry. Funeral service Wednesday, 11AM at Sunrise United Methodist Church, 2520 Cty Rd...

Mar 4, 2011

Smallwood, Dolores A. Age 66, of Fridley, MN passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and her parents. Survived by son, Charles (Tracey) Smallwood; daughter, Mary (Scott) Kalvig; grandchildren, Kyle, Cody, Richard, Brandon and Ryan; sisters, Mary Lindner, Virginia Fillion, Lois "brother" Ed Snyder; as well as many other...