Obituaries

Hyla Kubat

Jul 29, 2018

Hyla E. Kubat, age 90, of Spring Lake Park was peacefully called home on July 29, 2018 while surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward. Hyla will be deeply missed by her children, Bryan Kubat and Jolayne Thompson; grandchildren, Bryanna (Richard) Kemp, Teresa (Tony) Minet, Dannella (Jeremy) Crawford, Ryan, Jack, Jaymi...

Evelyn Summers

Jul 24, 2018

Evelyn Jeanne Summers (Zink), age 89, of Columbia Heights followed her husband into rest on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. She will be deeply missed by their children, Nancy (Ken) Houser and Steve (Sharon) Summers; grandchildren, Jason (Angela) Summers, Risa (Mike) Moriarty, Allison and Kara Houser; and great grandchildren, Michael Moriarty, and Sophia, Joey, and Nico Summers.

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Nancy Sjodin

Jul 23, 2018

Nancy A.Sjodin,  age 76 of Spring Lake Park passed away peacefully on July 23, 2018 with her family by her side.  She is preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; parents Edwin & Eleanor Johnson; she will be deeply missed by,children, Eric (Jill), Tina (Kent), Lewis and Jana (Mark); grandchildren, Aaron and Joshua;brother, David (Jane) Johnson; as well as many nieces,...

Catherine Seigley

Jul 23, 2018

Seigley, Catherine Ann, age 82 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by husband, Benjamin; survived by daughter, Patti Anderson; son, Mike (Linda) Seigley; sister, Nancy Shammas; grandchildren, Angie, Alicia, Cherie, Kyle, Ben;  great grandchildren, Hayden, Alaina.  Memorial service Tues. July 31, 4:30 PM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley.

Jacqueline Bona

Jul 21, 2018

Jacqueline Kay (Cossette) Bona

Jacque, age 60 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018 in her home among the loving presence of her family. She was preceded in death by her father Clayton (Bo) Cossette and survived by her mother Cozette Cosette; husband Brian; sons John (Leah), David (Donnita), Matthew (Margaret), Stephen, and Brian Jr....

Linda Bolf

Jul 20, 2018

Linda Bolf, age 69, of Fridley passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 20, 2018.

She will be deeply missed by her husband, George; and stepsons, Alan and Aric.

Reuel Summers

Jul 20, 2018

Reuel "Bud" Summers, age 91, of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018. Bud leaves behind his loving wife, Evelyn Jean; children, Nancy (Ken) Houser and Steve (Sharon) Summers; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Bud was born to Reuel and Edna in rural Nebraska on August 27, 1926; and...

Irene Reed

Jul 19, 2018

Irene Edna Reed (Flor), age 91, of Circle Pines passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 19, 2018. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lewis; parents, Michael and Adele Flor; son, Brian; and other dear loved ones. Irene is survived by her children, Barb (Stu), Lois, Bruce (Patty), Leslie (Debbie), Laurie, Betsy, Lonny (Penny), Bonnie...

William Ekstrom

Jul 15, 2018

William “Bill” Ekstrom, age 71, of Fridley/Blaine passed away peacefully on July 15 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by wife, Nicky; and parents, Herbert and Alice Ekstrom. Bill is survived by loving wife, Sue; children, Pete (Gina), Mandy, Aaron, Susie, and Sarah (Dustin); and grandchildren, James (Samantha), John, Joe, Lizzie, Ben, and...

Bernadette Bovy

Jul 14, 2018

Bernadette Ann Bovy “Bernie” age 84. A 54 year resident of Fridley passed away on July 14, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

Bernie was born on May 7, 1934 to Felix and Mathilda (Zwak) Skwira , in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  She grew up on the family dairy farm as one of 16 children.   She...

Robert Dorner

Jul 13, 2018

Dorner, Robert Frank, age 80 of Lindstrom.  Preceded in death by parents, Mildred and Frank Dorner; son, Ronald; wives, Donna and Cathy.  Survived by daughter, Debra Ann O’Connell; sons, Michael (Judy) Dorner, Robert (Pam) Dorner, Donald Dorner, Michael (Mickey) McMullen; companion, Patricia Carlson; sisters, Mary Ann (Frank) Pankonin, Frances (Joe) Knollmaier; also many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces,...

Diana Martinez

Jul 10, 2018

No services scheduled at this time.

Jeffrey Petersen

Jul 10, 2018

Jeff will be deeply missed by his loving wife, partner and rock of 31 years, Monica; parents, Pete and Maureen; brother Greg (Kelli); nephew Jacob; niece Lilyana; uncle Larry Bonaventura; aunt, Marlyce Hoffman; cousins, Mike (Annette), Catherine, Caroline Bonaventura, Suzanne (Jim) Ducharme, Matt (Laurie) Hoffman, Brad (Angie) Hoffman, Jennifer Jacobsen, other family members and many friends.

Memorial...

Harry Messick

Jul 9, 2018

Harry James Messick, 82, passed into eternal rest on July 9, 2018.

Harry was preceded in death by parents Captain Harry Joseph Messick, USN Retired, and Stella Piascik Messick, and grandson, Kyle Andrew Larson (age 21).

Harry was born in New London, CT on Mar. 23, 1936 and spent his childhood in Key West, FL...

Linda McNair

Jul 6, 2018

NcNair, Linda K. "Kate" age 83 of St. Anthony.  Preceded in death by husband, Clifford; son, Cameron.  Survived by son, Colin (Kim) McNair; grandchildren, Braden (Morgan), Conner, Abigail and Evan; sister, Janice Brailo; niece, Deborah Vercammen.  Memorial services are pending.

Betty Miller

Jul 3, 2018

Betty Lou (Monson) Miller went to meet her heavenly Father peacefully on July 3, 2018 in St. Paul, MN.  Betty was born on July 4th, 1934 in Cooperstown, ND to Margaret & Melfred Monson. Betty was the   oldest of seven children and spent her younger years playing and helping on the farm.  Growing up Betty was an avid...

Jason Lynch

Jul 3, 2018

Jason Lynch, 43, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Two Harbors and Grand Marais, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Abbott-Northwestern Heart Hospital in Minneapolis after a long battle with heart disease. He was born on October 4, 1974 to Kevin and Lori (Schiller) Lynch in Two Harbors, where he grew up graduating in the Class of 1993.  Jason first worked...

Berdell Schmidt

Jun 29, 2018

Berdell Audrey Schmidt, age 91, of Columbia Heights passed away June 29, 2018 of natural causes. Born in 1927 and raised in Wabasso, MN.

She is preceded in death by loving husband, Ronald; parents, Ruby and Mayme Druck; siblings, Fern Gemlo, Raymond Druck, Genevieve Stokes, Fadlyce Earsom; and her beloved cat, Sadie. Berdell...

James Brown

Jun 28, 2018

James "Jim" Allen Brown, age 67, of Mounds View, MN, passed away surrounded by family on June 28, 2018. Jim was known for his grand smile, sense of humor and amazing mustache. Preceded in death by son, Ben; parents, Stanley and Faye; niece Maryann. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife, Sovitchea; daughter, Susie (Torry); beloved grandson, Jordan;...

Muriel Kelsey

Jun 23, 2018

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to our loving mom, Muriel Kelsey (nee Mullen), age 95, of Chaska, formerly of Fridley, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2018.  We find comfort knowing she is reunited with our dad, Robert Sr.; infant son; brothers, Raymond and Leo Mullen; and other Mullen and Kelsey family members and friends who have...