Obituaries
Gerald Gorecki
Apr 22, 2010
Gerald John Gorecki, age 73 passed away at home in Fridley after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday April 22, 2010. Gerald was born on 11/07/1936 along with his twin brother Harold to the parents of Anna and Frank Gorecki. He grew up in Sauk Rapids and graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1954 where he was...
Howard Wallin
Apr 17, 2010
Wallin, Howard M. age 91, of Blaine, Air Force combat veteran of WWII and Korea, 40 year career at Lyle Signs. Preceded in death by brother, Stanley. Survived by wife of 59 years, Dorothy; sons, Donn, Jay and Jerome; grandchildren, Jody, Abby, Aspen and Gavin; brother, Donald. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Christ Lutheran...
Edmund Voltin
Apr 16, 2010
Voltin, Edmund N. age 91, of Mounds View. Attended high school in Pierz, MN, worked at Suprise Lake CCC Camp, WWII US Army Air Force veteran, worked in construction and retired from the Mounds View School District in 1983. Preceded in death by wife, Helen and brother, Frank. Survived by children, Gary (Janie), Judy (Dennis) Herbst, Bonnie (Tom) Hagel, Larry...
Earl Wiese
Apr 16, 2010
Preceded in death by father Carl, mother Ora & brother Lloyd. Survived by wife of 63 years Elaine (nee Johnson); four daughters Kathleen (Jack) Leer, Barbara Wiese, Carol (Carol Willow) Wiese & Gail (Rick) Wagner; 7 grandchildren & 3 great granddaughters; sisters Margaret Cooley, May Bordwell, Bernice McAleese & Shirley Rydell; Also by nieces, nephews & dear friends. Earl was...
Margaret Raymond
Apr 15, 2010
Raymond, Margaret Ann age 83, of Mpls. Born in Chaska. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and nurse. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd; parents; brother and sister. Survived by son, David (Denise) daughters, Cathy (Chris), Judy (Mark); grandchildren, Anthony, Jonathan, Chad, Kay (Mike), Amy, Anne (Jeff), Paul, Mary, Jill (Ryan); 3 brothers and...
DeWayne Knobbe
Apr 12, 2010
Knobbe, DeWayne J. age 67, of Blaine. Preceded in death by son, Brian; parents, Vernal and Dorothy. Survived by sons, Wayne (Julie), Todd (Tammy); granddaughter, Madeline; significant other of 18 years, Linda Peterson; brothers, Kenny (Karen), LaVern (Joyce); sisters, Doris (Gene) Crump, Patty (Lee) Langer. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10 AM at the Church of St. Timothy, 707 89th...
Jonathan Halverson
Apr 11, 2010
Halverson, Jonathan Christian of Fridley, MN died suddenly on April 11, 2010 at the age of 21. He is survived by father and stepmother, Chris and Michelle Halverson; his mother, Lisa Halverson; half-sister, Chaslynne; grandparents, Mary and Duane Halverson, Jim and Maggie Marino; uncle and aunt, Nick and Jeanine Halverson; cousin, Audrey; girlfriend, Emily Anderson; great-grandmothers, Elizabeth Fisher and Mary...
Donald Lee
Apr 10, 2010
Age 77 of Fridley,on April 10, 2010. Don was the 8th of 8 sons born to Peter and Selma Lee on August 25, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in North East Minneapolis and in 1951 he joined the Army where he was stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama, until he was Honorably Discharged in 1952. He met his future...
Douglas Freih
Apr 9, 2010
Freih, Douglas L. 12/16/56 to 4/9/10 & Jodie L. (nee Cole) 1/23/58 to 1/9/09 Survived by father, Dale Freih and mother, Grace Cole; 5 children; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters & loved ones. --You will be missed-- Memorial service Monday, April 19th - 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. (763) 571-1300...
LeRoy Schwieger, Sr
Apr 8, 2010
Age 63,of Blaine. Passed away peacefully on April 8. Preceded in death by his parents Lloyd & Hilda and a brother Darrell. Survived by his wife Janice; children Leroy, Jr. (Bobby), Lowell (Debbie), Tara (Russ) Andres, Todd (Cherie) & Nathan (Farrah); 13 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Also by a brother Lloyd (Lori); sisters Gloria (LeRoy) Berres, Betty Hennessey, Ilene...
William Cline
Apr 7, 2010
Bill was born March 26, 1972, the son of Gerald and Ruth (Hallin) Cline in Minneapolis. He is survived by his parents, his wife Amporn; children Samantha and Micheal; sister Kristina (Steve) Piotrowski; brother Bernie (Stephanie) Cline and sister Debbie (Paul) Wagner; nieces and nephews Ryan, Colton, Julia, Christy, Michael and Casey. He was preceded in death by his grandparents...
Janet Prazak
Apr 3, 2010
Prazak, Janet C. age 80 of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband Robert. Survived by children, Todd (Marsha & boys), and Gail; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Laura Sietsema. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Mpls. Visitation 6-8 PM Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65...
Charles Fyksen
Apr 1, 2010
Fyksen, Charles W. age 87, of New Brighton passed away April 1, 2010 at home surrounded by loving family. Life member of the Richfield VFW and Tri-City American Legion. Navy WWII veteran. Survived by wife, Edee; sons, Bruce (Diann), Blaine (Mary) and Todd; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; stepson, Paul (Maureen) Krueger; 4 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, 11 am,...
Alice Burtyk
Mar 29, 2010
Burtyk, Alice J. age 58, of Mounds View, passed away March 29, 2010 after a long struggle with COPD. Preceded in death by daughter, Misty; parents, Carl and Betty Bellamy; brother, Eddie and a infant brother. Survived by husband, Chuck; daughter, Stacey (Todd) Raveling; son, Charlie; grandchildren, Josh, Dylan, Zachery and Tristan; brothers, Gary, Dennis and Jeff; sisters, Nancy, Peggy...
Clarence Theisen
Mar 29, 2010
Theisen, Clarence W. age 85, of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Ignatius & Sylvia; brothers, Rhynold and Vernon; sister, Elvira. Survived by wife, Evelyn; son, Richard (Jody) Theisen; stepdaughter, Judy Duncan; stepson, Gary (Nati) Duncan; grandchildren, Tamara (JJ) Shockman, Heidi (Thomas) Ronan, Joel (Britt) Theisen, and Katie Theisen; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thursday, 11 AM at...
Valeria Eidenschink
Mar 27, 2010
Nee Jochim Age 71, of New Brighton passed away peacefully in her sleep March 27. Preceded in death by her parents & an infant brother. Survived by her husband of 50 years Wilfred "Ike"; daughters Cindy Brose, Linda (Garry) Holmberg, Lisa (Steve) Kloncz; son Jeff (Jill) Eidenschink; grandchildren Brooke & Calla Brose, Dustin, Cody & Hunter Holmberg, Carissa & Alec...
Joseph Randall
Mar 27, 2010
Beloved Husband, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather and friend, Age 88, passed away March 27. Lifetime resident of Fridley. Retired 39 year Northwestern Bell Telephone employee. Volunteer Telco Credit Union board member. Survived by his much loved wife of 63 years Vivian; children Stephen (Carol) Randall, Susan (James) Fischer, Robert Randall, Jeff (Stella) Randall, Jack (Tricia) Randall, David (Ursula) Randall; 8...
Dorothy Freyberger
Mar 24, 2010
"Everybodya�(TM)s Mother" , Age 88, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2010 with her family at her side. Dorothy was born on May 15, 1921 in Minneapolis, daughter of Starling and Hattie Reynolds. She married her valentine Ernie Freyberger on February 14, 1942. They resided in Columbia Heights and Mounds View. She dedicated her life to raising 7 children, 15...
Andrine Aalund
Mar 22, 2010
Age 71. Preceded in death by her parents; Survived by her loving husband Roger; sons Glen(Debbie) & Steve(Karen); grandchildren Alison, Melissa, Annika & Ian. Many other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 am Sat. March 27 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 Cty Road H2, Mounds View. Visitation 1 hour before service at church.
Marjorie Grams)
Mar 20, 2010
Smith, Marjorie M. (nee Grams) age 87, of New Brighton. Born on the first day of Summer, June 21, 1922 and passed away on the first day of Spring, March 20, 2010 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Harold; parents, Minnie and Henry; brothers, Howard and Donald; sisters, Dorothy Heath and Marian Nemeth. Survived by daughters,...