Obituaries

Aug 10, 2020

Gams, Frank "Skip", age 84 of Fridley, passed away August 10, 2020. Preceded in death by son, Paul Gams. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Lorraine; son, Tom Gams; daughter-in-law, Kelly Gams; daughter, Jennifer (Don) Galles; and son, Chris (Karen) Gams. Frank was deeply loved by his family, including 9 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. Frank worked for 30...

Aug 10, 2020

Skoglund, Helen (nee Hoglund), age 81 of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully on Aug 10, 2020. Preceded in death by husband, Chester; and parents, Willard & Christine Hoglund. Survived by children, DuWayne (Vickie), Diane (David), Darryl (Renae) & Darin (Jamie); grandchildren, Steven (Lisa), Melissa (Robert), Jennifer, Matthew, Hailey, Sara, Cory, Colt & Nicholas; great grandchildren, Jason, Paxton, Garrett, Elliana...

Aug 5, 2020

Gerald T. (Jerry) Paulson, Age 87 of Otsego, MN. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. In the days leading up to his death he was surrounded by family and enjoying lots of great memories. Gerald was born on November 30, 1932 in Alma, Wisconsin to Miley & Gertrude Paulson. He is preceded in death by his infant...

Aug 3, 2020

Thompson, Julie Ann, age 70 of Champlin, peacefully passed away, unexpectedly, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents, John & Gert; and brother, Steven. Survived by children, Jennifer, Jed (Megan) and Jon (Heather); 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and 4 siblings. Julie was a devoted RN and spent her life caring for others. A celebration of Julie’s life...

Jul 27, 2020

Janet Mary Riedle passed away Monday July 27th, 2020 in Fridley, Minnesota. Janet was born on September 20th, 1938. As a child she loved to spend time with her grandmother and enjoyed sports. Janet married John Riedle on August 13th, 1955 at the Cathedral in St. Paul, Minnesota. She spent the first years of her marriage traveling with her...

Jul 25, 2020

Donald E. Klostreich, age 79, of Elk River, passed away on July 25th. 1958 graduate of Pipestone High School. Graduated Augustana College in Sioux Falls in 1962. Past treasurer and elder of Messiah Lutheran; Philippine Asians Mission, Inc.; board of North Anoka Meals on Wheels.

Preceded in death by wife, Julie; infant sister, Joyce.

Jul 25, 2020

Patricia Ann (Walker) Bostrom

Beloved wife and mother, age 85 of Golden Valley, passed away on July 25, 2020 at North Memorial Hospital. She was a 20 year breast cancer survivor who was recently diagnosed with pneumonia and return of breast cancer. Born Nov. 21, 1934 to Harmon and Evelyn Walker....

Jul 24, 2020

James Halvorson, "Jim," of Fridley, passed away on July 24, 2020. He was 75 years old.

Survived by loving wife, Darlene; other loving family and friends.

No services are planned at this time.

Jul 23, 2020

Mario Esquivias Lemus, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Michoacan, Mexico, passed away on July 23rd. He was 65 years old.

Survived by wife, Artemia; other loving family and friends.

Memorial Service NOON to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st at Miller Funeral Home in Fridley.

Jul 21, 2020

Richards, Lisa

Age 50, of Blaine passed away on July 21, 2020. Wife of Lee; sister of Michael Rogers. There will be no services at this time for Lisa.

Jul 16, 2020

Barbara “Barb” Rose Lemieux Carlson, 80, passed away peacefully with family members gathered around her from complications of a stroke on July 16th, 2020. She was born on December 13, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to John Israel and Violet (Moynihan) Lemieux. Barb will be dearly missed by her husband of 58 years, Thomas “Tom” William Carlson. Barb is survived by...

Jul 14, 2020

Ann I. (Russell) Wiggins, age 74, of Mounds View – MN and formerly of Charles City – IA, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born to Donald and Ruth Russell on January 23, 1946 in Mason City, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and...

Jul 12, 2020

Dennis Oswald, age 78 of Fridley, passed away on July 12, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Victor and Alice (Stevens) Oswald; brothers, Robert, Edward, Jerry, Douglas and James; and sisters, Shirley and Judith. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Marie of 59 years. Also survived by sons, Michael and Dennis Jr (Libby); grandchildren, Zachary and...

Jul 11, 2020

Lloyd Carl Mavis went to be with the Lord on July 11th, 2020 at his residence at Johanna Shores Presbyterian Home in Arden Hills, MN. He was 97 years old.

Born to Emil & Rose (Schleske) Mavis on October 30th, 1922 at their home in Friberg Township, Ottertail County, MN and preceded in death by his parents, sister Loretta Stiyer (the...

Jul 7, 2020

Thomas Leanger, age 74, passed away on July 7, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Louise Leanger. Survived by wife of 51 years, Linda Leanger; son, David (Kaycee) Leanger and their children; Allison, Ezekiel and Isaac; son, Stephen (Tricia) Leanger and their son; Ryder; sister, Joan Engelke; other loving relatives; and friends. Tom worked...

Jul 5, 2020

Captain Frederick J. Tuckner, age 81, died July 5th. 30-year military career. Avid outdoors-man. Accomplished artist and poet. Survived by loving wife, Carol; sister, Kathleen; brother, Philip; children & grandchildren; many other loving family & friends. Preceded in death by sister, Denise. Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16th at Miller Funeral Home with visitation one...

Jul 4, 2020

Born, Gloria A. age 94 of Fridley.

Gloria Annette Born, age 94, of Blaine, Minnesota died Saturday July 4th, 2020. Gloria was born in Pontiac, Michigan the oldest daughter Ernest Olaf Hedwall and Helen Evangeline Johnson on April 18th, 1926. In her early years they lived in Chicago where her father worked for Al Capone as a...

Jul 2, 2020

Ruth Meuwissen of New Brighton passed away peacefully on July 2nd.  She was quick to support those in need and had a long career as a Registered Nurse while working at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. Ruth was a passionate reader and loved trivia, puzzles and board games.  She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be...

Jun 30, 2020

VanHorn, Shirlee Mae, Age 77 of New Brighton passed away on

June 30, 2020.  She is preceded in death by parents, Edward and

Gertrude Holida; 1 sister and 2 brothers.  She is survived by

brother, Bruce (Danielle) Holida; 4 nephews and 1 niece.

Jun 30, 2020

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Travis Lee Thorson was born on November 11, 1983 in Mason City Iowa to Leroy and Lauri Thorson.  He died at his residence in Blaine on June 30, 2020  He was 36 years old.  .  Travis is survived by his parents, Leroy...