Obituaries

Anna Skaj

Sep 16, 2018

Anna Mary Skaj, age 98, of Columbia Heights, passed away Sept. 16, 2018. Preceded in death by husband of 76 years, Damas; son, Larry; grandson, Tony Sporna. Anna is survived by daughters, Karen Sporna, Jan (Blair) Swaney, Patty (Dan) Susick and Peggy (Gary Bednar) Gregor; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alice Iversen; nieces and nephews.

Jeanne Wiehoff

Sep 16, 2018

Wiehoff, Jeanne M., age 88 of St. Anthony.  Preceded in death by parents, husband, Jim, and brother.   Survived by children, Gary (Sandy) Wiehoff, Holly (Tom) Hill and David Wiehoff; also 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and dog, Duke.  Funeral Service Monday Sept. 24, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Salem Covenant Church, 2655 5th St. NW,...

Helen Stoner

Sep 8, 2018

Helen Diane Stoner, age 81, of Spring Lake Park, MN passed away September 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Bertha Engberg; son, Rick Stoner. Helen was survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Alec Charais; former husband and his wife, Dick and Barb Stoner.

Josiah Ziegler

Sep 6, 2018

Josiah David Ziegler, age 33, of Minneapolis. Josiah passed away on September 06, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mom, Mary Beth. Survived by his dad, Timothy; brother, Justin (Nikki); sister Alison (Nate); nieces and nephews, Owen, Will, Lucy, Molly, and Henry; Grandparents; numerous cousins, uncles, and aunts.

We especially remember Josiah’s talent, passion, and curiosity...

Bonnie Mikkola

Sep 2, 2018

Bonnie Elaine Mikkola, age 70, of Ramsey, MN, passed away Sept. 2, 2018. Bonnie worked for Strum & Associates for over 50 years. She was a strong fighter with a silly sense of humor. Bonnie is survived by her son, Andrew; nephew, John (Jennifer) Poltiske, their 3 daughters and granddaughter. Funeral Service 11AM, Mon., Sept. 10, 2018 at 6210...

Mary Tharp

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...

Teresa Hammick

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,...

John Kimbler

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...

Betty Varcoe

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...

Iris Gelhaye

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...

Lloyd Kastner

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,...

Kathy Anderson

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...

David Lubker

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

Kirsten Balfanz

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,...

David Fisher

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...

Shirley Palmer

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....

Jacqueline "Jackie" Dreon

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...

Ret. Lt. Col. Stanley Thompson

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...

Mary Wright

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...

Kelly Lundberg

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...