Obituaries

Aug 31, 2018

Teresa M. Hammick (Traft),age 64, of Columbia Heights, passed away from terminal cancer on August 31. She is preceded in death by parents, Norman G. and Marilyn V; and siblings, Alberta M Geist and Norman Stanley. Teresa is survived by her husband, John Hammick; children, Roseshell, Keva, Amber, Tara, Deanna, Wesley; grandchildren, Jadaya, Samara, Robert, Ilyas; stepmother,...

Aug 31, 2018

Mary Frances Tharp, age 80, of Spring Lake Park was called Home on Friday, August 31, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle. Mary will be deeply missed by her daughter, Kimberly (Tom); grandchildren, Cody and Jossie; great grandson, Waylon; and many family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will...

Aug 29, 2018

Kimbler, John Weslyn, age 77 of Fridley.  Custodian at  Mounds View Schools for many years.  Preceded in death by brother, Robert; sisters, Luanna & Minnie; son, Richard; grandson, Ricky; also 5 step brothers and 6 step sisters; Survived by loving wife, Joyce; sons, Michael and fiancé Daya;  Troy;  daughter, Michelle (Mark) Rhoades; brother, Paul (Jo);  sister Blanche...

Aug 26, 2018

Betty Jean Varcoe, age 89, of Fridley, MN passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents, Howard and Viola Rakestraw; brothers, Ronald, Gerald, Norman, Floyd and Richard. Betty is survived by her children, Jill (Dave) Lindahl and Jeff Varcoe; sister, Shirley Arnold; grandchildren, Michelle, Matthew and Tayler; great-grandchildren, Kaden and...

Aug 25, 2018

Gelhaye, Iris M. age 90 of Columbia Heights.

Iris Mae (Steenson) Gelhaye was born on October 30, 1927 to Floyd and Margoth Steenson of St. Louis Park, MN. She was the oldest of 7 children, 5 girls and 2 boys: Jordis, Floyd, Carol, Brad, Helen, and Sonja. She only completed the 9th grade and went to work...

Aug 24, 2018

Kastner, Lloyd Richard age 94, of Woodbury passed away Aug. 24, 2018 peacefully surrounded by family. Born in St. Paul MN on Feb. 6, 1924 to Richard and Emma Kastner, Lloyd was a veteran of WW2 and retiree of 3M. He was a beloved husband, father & grandfather. Preceded in death by his amazing wife of 58 years, Grace,...

Aug 23, 2018

Kathy Alice Anderson, age 68 of Mounds View.  Survived by son, Jason (Tara); grandchildren, Blake, Chase & Kaleb; sisters, June, Sherry, Cindy & Kelly (Tim); brothers, Rick (Wendy) & Randy (Colleen); also many nieces, nephews & great nieces, nephews; special Kitty, Rascal.  Memorial service Tues. Sept. 4th 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Abiding Savior Lutheran...

Aug 22, 2018

Lubker, David A. age 66 of Mounds View. Survived by wife, Mary; stepson, Jason Erickson; sister, Carolyn Lubker (Ted R.); sister-in-law, Brenda Lubker. Memorial service Wed. 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to FSIG (Fabry.org) or Fairview Hospice.

www.millerfuneralfridley.com

Aug 20, 2018

David C. Fisher, age 66, of Ham Lake passed away on August 20, 2018 after battling multiple myeloma for over a year.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Dorothy. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Nancee; sisters, Judy Bourbonnais and Nancy (Steve) Morrison; nieces, nephews, loving...

Aug 20, 2018

Kirsten Nicole Balfanz, age 29, of Fridley, Minnesota passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018. She had suffered for many years with her health and she is now free from her pain. Kirsten was well liked by everyone who knew her. She leaves behind daughters, A'niyah and A'zaleah; mother, Mary Ann Hardin; siblings, Jamie, Jennifer, Amber and Keiana; grandmother,...

Aug 18, 2018

Shirley May Palmer, age 90, of Fridley was called home on August 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bud; and son-in-law, Ron Snook. She will be deeply missed by her children, Bonnie Snook, Darrell (Kathy) Palmer, Cal (Sue) Palmer, Al (Kellie) Palmer, Roy (Jan) Palmer, Connie (Trevor) Moen; grandchildren, and great grandchildren....

Aug 16, 2018

Dreon, Jacqueline Kay, age 70 of Shoreview.  Preceded in death by father, Jarrett  Dreon; brother Tommy; survived by mother, Barbara Goodman (Towers);  loving husband, Bruce;  sons, Nathan Dreon  and Matthew (Tania) Dreon; grandchildren, Ava, Eli, Mae, Asher and Oscar; brothers, Jerry (Ginny), Bill (Cheryl), Jim (Diane) and Bob (Judy) Goodman.  Memorial  Celebration on Tuesday August 28, 12 PM with a visitation...

Aug 15, 2018

Thompson, Stanley J. age 69 of Fridley,  was born the oldest of six children in Wausau, Wisconsin on February 7th, 1949 to Eudora (Livingston) and Adrian Thompson.  He was raised in Taylor Falls, Minnesota.  He was united in Holly Matrimony to Debra Waite on September 6th, 1975.  He attended the University of Minnesota and joined the military.  He served...

Aug 10, 2018

Wright, Mary Suzanne

Age 73 of Fridley, MN passed away peacefully on August 10 from cancer. She is survived by her sister Barbra Blackburn, husband of 41 years Donald Enerson, son Darrin Enerson, daughter in law Nicola Densmore, step son David Enerson, daughter in law Michelle Enerson, and grandchildren Rebeca, Andrew, and Alena. She graduated from Occidental...

Aug 5, 2018

Lundberg (nee Reich), Kelly C. age 49 of Isanti.  Passed away suddenly at home on August 5th. Kelly was a loving wife, mother and caregiver to her two nephews. She had a heart of gold and a beautiful infectious smile. She loved HER cabin on Long Lake in Bradford Township. She is preceded in death by parents, David and...

Aug 3, 2018

Donald Weston Madsen, age 94, of Mounds View, MN, passed away on August 3, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Judith; parents, Christ & Christine; 4 brothers; 1 sister. Donald enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII at Normandy Beach on D-Day and earned 4 Bronze Stars during his service. He...

Aug 3, 2018

Vernon was a Bronze Star V recipient in the Korean War.  After retirement, worked at Greenhaven Golf Course in the pro shop for 18 years.  Preceded in death by loving wife, Dorothy; Survived by children, son, Kurt (Nhan Lu) Nyberg; daughters, Kathy (Jeff) Brastad, Karen Nyberg; sisters, Dorothy Vetsch, Annie Westlund; grandchildren, Quynh, Nick, Chau, Mike, Justin, Ana &...

Aug 2, 2018

Jean C. Roehl, age 86, passed away Aug. 2, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, George & Odelia; siblings, Mary (Tom) Zbaracki, Jack Roehl, Marg (John) Matosich; niece, Terry La Plante; nephew, Matthew Roehl. A sincere thank you to the Reflections staff at Brightondale Assisted Living & Health Partners Hospice for the wonderful, loving care given to Jean the...

Aug 1, 2018

Myhre, Joanne R. age 78 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by husband, Clifford; sister, Judy Sederstrom. Survived by children, Don (Jill), Jeff (Deb), Mark (Nikki), Kim (Brett); 8 grandchildren, Kyle, Chase (Morghann), Karrina, Zachary, Chad, Christine, Aiden and Jackson; special niece, Danel (Randy) Geving; and many loving friends. A celebration of life will be Monday, August 6 at 11...

Jul 31, 2018

Joseph David Babcock, age 31, of St. Anthony and New Brighton was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 31, 2018. He is survived by his loving family, friends, and those who knew him.

Joseph attended Totino-Grace High School and was a senior at Bethel University when he was...