Obituaries

Nov 19, 2019

Giancola, Leslie Y., age 84 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by granddaughter, Amber Rose Kimlinger; survived by loving husband, Gabriel; children, Mark (Jeanine Vincent), Paul, Peter (Linda), Lisa (Tom) Kimlinger, Kristin (Dave) Carlson; sister, Jeanne Sella; brothers, David (Lupe) Geyer, Michael (Marilynn) Geyer, Frederick (Karen) Geyer; also 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.  Mass of Christian Burial Sat, 11/23 11...

Nov 17, 2019

Lawler, William T, Sr

9-25-1936 11-17-2019

Bill Lawler Sr, of Columbia Heights and Spicer, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving & beloved family after living with multiple myeloma for 12 years & aggressive prostate cancer for 1 year. He was born in Willmar, MN, to Willis and Lottie Lawler, graduated from Willmar High...

Nov 14, 2019

Schaefer, Eugene (Gene) L., age 88 formerly of Fridley.  Died Nov. 14th after a long struggle with Alzheimers.  Preceded in death by loving wife of 58 years, JoAnn and brother, David. Survived by daughter, Diane (Matt) Clysdale; son, Steven (Betty) Schaefer; eight grandchildren, Nicholas, Amy, Emily, Marie, Charles, Mark, Erik & Alex; also special nieces, Mary (David) Vanston, Julie...

Nov 10, 2019

Carlson, Barbara, age 75 of Spring Lake Park, singer, songwriter, musician and artist, passed away at home on Nov 10, 2019. Barbara was a longtime member of St Timothy’s in Blaine. She was a special education para for over 20 years and a Spring Lake Park City Council member for 30 years. Barb and her husband Gary were members...

Nov 10, 2019

JaNahn (Leander) Duncan of Fridley, passed away on 11/10/2019 at the age of 87. Born June 5, 1932 in Paulding, OH, she was the eldest daughter of Frank & Selma Leander.  JaNahn grew up in Princeton, MN where she was proud to say she was the Head Majorette for the Princeton Tigers.  She met the love of her life,...

Nov 9, 2019

Marilyn Louise (Zube) Carlson- 12/22/1952 - 11/9/2019. She leaves behind her daughter, Jenny (Jeff); son, Dave; brother in law, Jerry; nephews, Matt (Jenny, Barrett, Brady), Erik, Bob (Alice, Wyatt, Emma); sister in law, Lori; and nephews, Jake and Jesse. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Deloris; brother, Paul; and sister, Debbie. Also left behind are...

Nov 8, 2019

Androsky, Donald L., age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Nov 8, 2019. Don was a life long resident of Columbia Heights. He enjoyed woodworking, NASCAR, classic cars, fishing, Minnesota sports and on Saturday nights you could find him at Miller’s Corner Bar for their weekly meat raffle. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delores; and...

Nov 8, 2019

Vernon Stegeman, age 92 of Columbia Heights, passed away on November 8, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Victoria; parents; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; and daughter in law, Gayle Stegeman. Survived by children, Sharon (Duane) Kirkland, Jerry Stegeman, Jim (Sandra) Stegeman, Tom (Sandi) Stegeman and Vicky (Bob) Linc; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and sister, Clara Foust. Memorial service...

Nov 7, 2019

Melin, Edwin August, age 95 of Coon Rapids, passed away on Nov 7, 2019. Edwin was born in Parshall, ND to Carl and Agnes Melin. He grew up in the Detroit Lakes area and proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. Preceded in death by wife, Marvel; parents; and 5 siblings. Survived by children, Jeff (Peggi),...

Nov 6, 2019

Celebration of Life 1pm Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN 55432. Visitation 1 hour before service.  Will be for Lois A. Holmboe, Bruce R. Holmboe, and Jennifer A. Holmboe.

Lois Ann Holmboe, daughter of Fred Vonderharr and Regina Vonderharr (Tasto) . Was born November 27th 1948. She attended school in Madison MN and...

Nov 4, 2019

Mumbleau, Margaret M (Hanson) (nee Cellette), age 89 of Andover, formerly of Columbia Heights, passed away on Nov 4, 2019. Margaret loved playing cards and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Her home was the gathering place for all where everyone felt welcome. She is preceded in death by husbands, Dale Hanson and Howard Mumbleau; son, Gary Hanson;...

Nov 4, 2019

Brian David Toews, age 72, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away on November 4, 2019. He is preceded in death by parents, David & Martha Toews. Brian was a District Governor and member of the Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (nee Tjosvold) Toews; daughter, Susan (formerly Johnson) Toews; son, Donald (Kara) Toews; grandchildren, Johanna, Jack, Victoria...

Oct 30, 2019

Donald James Heth, age 93, of Wyoming, MN. Passed away Oct. 30, 2019. Preceded by wife, Jean; daughter, Debbie; grandson, Caley. Donald owned and operated M & S Fabricating for 35 years. He was a veteran in the United States Navy and enjoyed fishing, hunting, flying, dancing and music. Survived by sons, Brad (Shannon) Heth, Mark Heth and Scott...

Oct 26, 2019

ROLFER, Nyle Joseph, age 83, of Mounds View passed away at home on Oct. 26, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Preceded in death by daughter, Lisa; parents, Willis and Edna; brother, Howard; sisters, Marion Craik, Pat McClay.  He will be deeply missed by his wife of 60 years, Darlene; sons, Tim (Tara), Tom (Wendy), Steve (Lorray); 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren;...

Oct 22, 2019

Eleanor Fay (Sheldon) Anderson CPA, age 78, of Fridley, journeyed on her final motorcycle ride to the sky to join her life partner, Lee August on Oct. 22, 2019. Preceded in death by parents; life partner; great grandson, Dustin. She was born Oct. 23, 1940 in MPLS, MN to Lloyd & Fay Sheldon. Eleanor was a Certified Public Accountant...

Oct 22, 2019

Brittany Marie Connell, age 27, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Passed away on October 22, 2019. She physically left many here on earth, her son, husband, dad, mom, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. However, she will never leave our hearts. As a child she paved her own way. As an adult she continued to dig...

Oct 20, 2019

In Loving Memory of Robert ”Bob” Edward Nordquist, born on August 08, 1928, in Minneapolis Minnesota. He was the second child, and only son, born to Ernst Ludvig “Louie” and Ruth Susanna (Gustafson). Brother to Lois Anderson, who passed in 2006, and Grace Rosten, recently passed on September 28, 2019.

Bob grew up in rural Minneapolis, later...

Oct 19, 2019

Miller, Evelyn Marie, age 71, of New Brighton, died unexpectedly at her home on September 2nd, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her father, Lyde Mark Irwin; brother, Russell Irwin; grandson, Russell Joseph Moore..  She will be deeply missed by her children, Wendy Miller-Moore (Joseph Russell Moore); Mark Miller; grandchildren, Jordan Russell Moore, Maggie Marie Miller, Sadie Nicole...

Oct 14, 2019

Blair, Donald H. age 84 of Fridley, MN passed away Oct 14, 2019. He was Preceded in death by parents Mabel and Sydney, Sister Patricia Edquist, and Brother Sydney. Survived by wife of 64 years Carol; Sisters Sharon (Donn) Soderquist, Peggy (Arnie) Ebert, Judy (Mike) Hanson; Brothers Bob (Barbara) and Jim; children, Michael, Kathy (Chuck) Beers and Scott (Jodi);...

Oct 10, 2019

Holm, Suzanne (Kuehn), age 79 of  Fridley, MN., passed away on October 10, 2019, from dementia-related issues.  She is survived by her husband, Bill; son, Thomas; and sisters, Colleen (Gordon) Loye and Kathryn Phillips.

Known as Suzie, Sue, or Suzanne, she was born and raised in Northeast Minneapolis.  She graduated from Edison High School and the University...