Obituaries
Richard Walbridge
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...
Harley Rasmussen
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...
Dolores Smallwood
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...
Deuce Dietz
Mar 3, 2011
Dietz, Deuce was taken from us unexpectedly on March 3, 2011. He is survived by his loving parents, Christofer and Mandy; his big brother, Jackson; grandparents, Mark Dietz and Lynette Lisell and Fred Knipe, Francine Long and Mike (Amber) Long; great-grandmothers, Irma, Helene and Joan; great-grandparents, Alice and Don; uncle, Justin Dietz; aunts, Robyn Long, Ariel Hoffman, Wendy Rivas; many...
Sophie Hall
Mar 2, 2011
Hall (nee Kramasz), Sophie age 92 years 6 months, of St. Anthony Health Care Center, formerly of Fridley, on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 surrounded by her family. Member of the Church of St. William in Fridley. Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Donald "Bud"; parents, John and Angela Kramasz; brothers, Joe, Louie, Stan, Walt; sisters, Ann, Sr. Severine...
James Glidden
Feb 25, 2011
James "Flip" A. Glidden, age 75 of Fridley, passed away on February 25, 2011. Jim was born August 16, 1935 the son of Douglas and Lorraine (Fischer) Glidden in Winona, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim is survived by his wife Carole; daughters Stephanie (Mike) Chorzempa, Tara (Steve) Cohn, Stacy and Cheryl (Scott) Yokobosky; his grandchildren...
Sharon Stauner
Feb 24, 2011
Age 70 of Mounds View passed away the morning of Feb. 24, 2011. Survived by husband Robert "Bob" and many family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 28, 2011 at 11:00 visitation on hour prior at Miller Funeral Home in Fridley, MN, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE. www.millerfuneralfridley.com (763)571-1300
Gerald Hurley
Feb 24, 2011
Hurley, Gerald G. Age 74 of Mpls. On Feb. 24. Preceded in death by wife, parents, 3 children & 4 siblings. Survived by siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren & friends. *** SERVICE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE *** www.millerfuneralfridley.com (763) 571-1300
George Wojack
Feb 24, 2011
Age 80 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully on February 24, 2011. 38 year employee of Ellerbe-Becket. Preceded in death by his wife Mary & infant son Doug. Survived by his children Greg (Robin), Dave (Shirly), Laurie (Rick) Wolfe, Wayne (Jodie), Gary (Denice), Kim (Allen) Presley; 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren & 1 on the way. Visitation Monday from 4:30 until...
Terrence Poss
Feb 22, 2011
Terrence "Terry" Arthur Poss, age 65, of Fridley, MN, left us peacefully after a long illness on February 22, 2011. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia "Pat"; brothers, Larry (Judy) and Dwight; sisters, Joy (Jerry) Speir and Carol (Jody) Tesch; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and two nephews. Memorial Mass Monday, March 14,...
Lyle Carpenter
Feb 20, 2011
Carpenter, Lyle (Robert) age 76, of Fridley, passed away Feb 20, 2011. Born in Roosevelt MN and preceded in death by parents, Robert and Mae Carpenter; and siblings, Neva (Strnad), Yvonne and Clinton "Carp". Lyle served in the military 1956-58. He taught 8th grade geography and social studies at Columbia Heights starting in 1962 and retiring in 1994. He was...
Alice Lenart
Feb 19, 2011
Lenart, Alice Mae (nee Wiemer) age 78 of Mounds View. Survived by husband of 56 years, Stanley Edward; children, Nancy (Jeff) Lemon, Susan (Ron) Schlegel, Gary (Laura) Lenart, John (Lynn) Lenart, Rachel (Dean) Zezulka; 19 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, each one beautiful and perfect in every way. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Abiding Savior Lutheran...
Kenneth Anderson
Feb 17, 2011
Anderson, Kenneth L. age 72, of East Bethel. Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Violet, Survived by daughters, Stacy and Roxanne; grandson, Caden; special friends, Virginia Hoverson and Dorothy (Brian) Thomas; brother, Richard (Carol); sister, Gladys Anderson; favorite cat, Smokey "Hokey Pokey." Memorial service Wednesday, 6 PM, with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65...
Dale Jorgensen
Feb 17, 2011
Jorgensen, Dale V. 10/12/1938-2/17/2011 age 72 of Blaine. Preceded in death by wife, Rochelle. Survived by children, Theresa Bongers, Paul (Diane), Michael (Carol) and Allen (Nancy) Jorgensen; grandchildren, Cory, Kayla, Austin, Erin, Lee, Breanna, Kelsey and Jack; brothers, Wayne (Donna) and Lyle (Judy). Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Monday, Feb. 28, 11 AM at the Church of St. Timothy, 707...
Francis Schommer
Feb 16, 2011
Schommer, Francis X. age 59, of St. Paul, passed away February 16, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister. Survived by wife, Lora; children Scott Schommer, Kevin (Rebekah) Schommer, and Stephanie Schommer; stepdaughter Tonya (Patrick) McColley; stepson Travis and family; granddaughters Samantha and Ashley Schommer, Samantha and Alexandra McColley; several other relatives and friends. Memorial...
Richard Hanlon
Feb 5, 2011
Age 47 of Coon Rapids. On Feb. 5, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by son Christopher; fiancea�(TM) Amy; daughter Shantel; sisters Stacy (Doug) Bier & Kelly. Funeral service Thursday 4 pm in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
Jeffrey Thorstad
Feb 5, 2011
Jeffrey Gorden Thorstad, born May 30, 1959, to Gorden and Betty Thorstad of Morris MN, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids MN at the age of 51. He graduated from Morris High School in Morris MN in 1977. He married Beverly Sue Mills on March 8, 1980 at Morris MN. They have 3...
Wayne Fisher
Feb 5, 2011
Fisher, Wayne L. age 65 of Spring Lake Park died peacefully on February 5, 2011. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dave; son, Scott. Survived by loving wife of 28 years, Beverly; son, Brian; daughter, Denise; stepchildren, Jessica Rafferty, Aris Hagen; grandchildren, Amanda, Brittany, Allison, Brandon and Andrew; brothers, James (Judith), Ken (Janice), Jack (Sharon) Grones; sister, Barbara Victor; special...
Florence Bluhm
Feb 5, 2011
Age 80 of New Brighton passed away Sat. Feb. 5, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters & 3 brothers. Survived by husband Alvin; daughter Laurie (Michael) Holmes; 2 grandchildren Brian & Katherine; sister Matilda Gerding. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Sat at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Avenue NW, New Brighton. Visitation 1...
Byron Ryti
Feb 1, 2011
Ryti, Byron J. A. age 48 of Shoreview left us peacefully February 1, 2011. Preceded in death by dad, Marvin. Survived by mom, Lila; sister, Marikay (Jerry) Ebert; and many friends and loved ones. Byron loved to help whenever the opportunity arose with roofing, mechanics or tree trimming. Funeral service Monday, 11AM at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak...