Obituaries

Oct 31, 2022

Remembering those who cannot be with us this holiday season.

Celebrating the lives of loved ones who passed between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022.

Service will begin at 11AM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Miller Funeral Home.

Oct 23, 2022

Agnes "Aggie" Haller, age 92, of Fridley, passed away at her home on October 23, 2022.

Aggie was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Al; daughter, Rose; parents and all siblings and many friends.

She is survived by daughter, Jan; son-in-law, Lonnie; grandchildren, Missy (Tom) and Matt; great-granddaughter, McKenna Rose; other loving friends and family.

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Oct 22, 2022

Katherine (Katy) Kathman (Beaupre), age 75, passed away from Leukemia on October 22nd, 2022 surrounded by family. Katy was born on April 14th, 1947 in Warroad, MN. She married Gary Kathman on June 3rd, 1967 in Minneapolis, MN. Katy had four children Debra, David, Brian and Leanne. She worked at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN for 30 years...

Oct 22, 2022

Adam Balcerzak, age 99. Our beloved father and grandfather, passed away on October 22, 2022. Reunited with his wife, Elizabeth. He will be deeply missed by his family.

 

Family burial will be held on Thursday, November 3rd, at Calvary Cemetery in Virginia, Minnesota.

Oct 22, 2022

With heavy hearts, Sylvia Marie Strand, at the age of 79 passed away October 22, 2022. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Rodney; son, Tim; daughter, Deb (Chris); grandchildren, Alaina and Nathaniel.

Sylvia was a loving sister to her brother, Jim (Kathy) and Aunt to their children Mickey (Mike) and Pat (Thuy) and their children; and missed...

Oct 21, 2022

Joan Carol Parkin,

Age 86 of Rush City, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2022.

Joan loved to spend her time listening to music, crocheting, playing cards, playing bingo, and fishing when she could. One of the many great things about Joan was her fiery sense of humor. She and her family have had the privilege of sharing many laughs...

Oct 17, 2022

Maxine Helen (Lemon) Benesch Born 8/15/26 to 10/17/2022

Survived by Sharleen Schubarth, Harry (Judy) Benesch, Barb Pierce, Norma Benesch, MaryKay (Frank) Smith, Peggy (Chris) Fritch, Scott (Chris) Benesch, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and lifelong friends. She was married to Norbert Benesch for 59 years. Maxine sewed many a wedding dress and danced many square dances and hop polka's....

Oct 17, 2022

Barkela, Ellen Kay

Age 79 of Coon Rapids formerly of Mesa Arizona, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022.

Ellen was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a wonderful cook and loved spending time with family.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Vernon; daughter, Pam (Dennis Dahlblom); granddaughter, Allison (Anthony Dallman); great grandchildren,...

Oct 16, 2022

Laurie (Elaine) Broughton of Coon Rapids Minnesota passed away on October 16th at the age of 75. She was born on March 1st, 1947 in Temple, Texas.

"Live and Let Live." "Do no harm but take no shit." could have been her mottos. She believed in letting people find their own path. She was the best of us. A great...

Oct 12, 2022

 

Robert Michael Belisle   Age 72 of Spring Lake Park passed away suddenly on October 12, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Sylvia and Harold; brother, Roger.  Survived by brothers, Elwood, Kenneth (Dora), Lamonte (Deanna), Sherwin, Neil, Allan (Jenny); sister, Darlene; aunt, Isabelle; many nieces and nephews; and many cousins and loving family; special friend, Kathy Elliot and Chelsey;...

Oct 12, 2022

Dianne (Heilmer) Welch

Dianne Welch, Age 79, of Fridley, passed away October 12, 2022.

Dianne’s life passions included caring for children, watching live music and roller coasters.

Preceded in death by parents Leon and Irene (Nelson) Heilmer and brother, Gary Heilmer.

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Oct 12, 2022

Dale Edward Miller,

Age 72 of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away on October 12, 2022. Dale was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was a graduate of South High School in Minneapolis. He was an avid sports fan for all of his life and played many different sports growing up. He was an all-around funny, caring, and selfless man who will be...

Oct 11, 2022

Lila Elaine Ryti

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lila Elaine Ryti, age 94, on October 11, 2022. She went home to be with Jesus and was welcomed by those who preceded her in death: husband, Marvin; son, Byron; parents, John Alexander and Annie Mary (Autio)...

Oct 10, 2022

Jean Waldvogel, age 67, of Spring Lake Park passed away on October 10, 2022.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mabel Kolvig; siblings, Marion Lunderby & Kenneth Kolvig; parents-in-law, Minrad and Maxine Waldvogel; goddaughter/niece, Hayley Waldvogel.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Dean; children, Rebecca (Marshall)...

Oct 10, 2022

Bakken, Darlene S., age 74, of Mounds View, passed away on October 10, 2022.  Full notice to follow.

Oct 6, 2022

David Ekberg, age 84, of Columbia Heights passed away Oct. 6.

Preceded by wife, Marlene; siblings, Erland Jr., Eugene, Janet.

Survived by children, Terri (Fred) Edstrom, Trent (Debra) Ekberg, Tracy Ekberg (Terry Kight); 7 grandchildren: Alicia, Jonathon, Erica, Noah, Gabriel, Hunter, Breck; other loving family & friends....

Oct 5, 2022

Jeri Tomala

Age 99 years + 9 months of Ham Lake, Minnesota, passed peacefully at home on October 5, 2022.

Jeri was a daughter, sister, sweetheart, wife, mom, grandma, GG, and friend.

She was Slovak, Catholic and a matriarch.

Jeri enjoyed...

Oct 1, 2022

Tracey Ann Beert

Our beloved Tracey passed comfortably in her home on October 1, 2022 at age 59 after battling cancer.

Though she was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tracey spent most of her childhood in Fridley, Minnesota. In her youth, she was involved with many physical...

Oct 1, 2022

Lucille “Lucy” Ann Hagner (Brama), age 87 of Spring Lake Park, passed away on October 1, 2022. Survived by children, David (Kristy) Hagner, Marc (Jody Vorderbruggen) Hagner, and Larry (Cheri) Hagner; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation from 5-7PM on Mon, Oct 10th at Miller Funeral Home in Fridley. Mass of Christian burial on Tues Oct 11th at...

Sep 30, 2022

Robert "Bob" Baldauff passed away on Sep 30, 2022.

Visitations on Thursday October 6th and Friday October 7th from 4-8PM at Miller Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, October 8th at 9AM with visitation one hour prior at the Church of Saint Paul, 1740 Bunker Lake Blvd, Ham Lake....