Obituaries

May 7, 2018

Carol Hanson (Winsor), age 81 of Fridley, passed away on May 7, 2018.

Carol was born on May 9, 1936 in South Minneapolis, to Catherine and Charles Winsor and was the youngest of 3; sister, Norma and brother, Chuck.  When Carol was 9 months old, their father was killed in an accident and when she was 9 she...

May 6, 2018

David Donald Doepner, age 78, of Shoreview, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, in the hospital after a brief diagnosis with Lung Cancer. David Donald “Butch, Big D” Doepner was the son of Leonard and Lucille Doepner. He was a middle child with 4 sisters and 1 brother; Audrey (Jim, Pete), Marlene (Al), Skip (Annette), Theresa (Jack), Sylvia “Cookie.” He was...

May 5, 2018

Kinzer, Jonathan Peter

Age 46 of Ham Lake passed away unexpectedly May 5, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his father, Adolph and brother Philip.  Jonathan is survived by the joy and love of his life, his wife Cheri; children: Bradley Rausch (Katie), Lacey and Jessica (Roberto); mother: Marilyne Dahl; mother-in-law: Marsha (Rick) Kramer and father-in-law...

Apr 30, 2018

Richard "Dick" Lindquist was called home to be with his Lord on Monday, April 30. He was born in Blaine Township on March 17, 1925 and was baptized and later confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church.

He is preceded in death by an infant daughter; parents, Gus and Gertrude; brothers, Walter and Frank; sisters,...

Apr 29, 2018

Schafer, Wayne Alan, Jr. age 32 of Lindstrom, Minnesota passed away on April 29, 2018. Wayne has joined his grandfather and grandmother, Jim and Marilyn Benolkin, and his aunt, Sharon Williamson, at peace. He is survived by his parents, Patricia Halsten (Jeff) and Wayne Schafer (Jill); sister, Angela Lawson (Evan); niece, Rose Lawson; grandparents, Don and Rose Schafer; aunts,...

Apr 27, 2018

Virginia "Ginny" Reichstadt, age 82, of Spring Lake Park and formerly of Brooklyn Centery passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 with family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Jim Steenberg; brothers, Richard, Roger, and Robert Johnson; and sisters, Margaret McKelvey, Dorothy Swanby, and Beverly Boettcher. She...

Apr 26, 2018

Pollie Jean (Drake) Hanson, July 7, 1963-April 26, 2018, passed away in her sleep Thursday, April 26, 2018 from ovarian cancer.  She was preceded in death by her mother Jeanette "Tick" (Prim) Drake, father Kenneth Drake, and sister Carole (Drake) Ryan.  She is survived by husband David Hanson and four beautiful children: daughter Sophia Jeanette Hanson, son McKinley "Mack" David Hanson,...

Apr 26, 2018

Cihunka, Teresa E.,  We mourn the passing of Teresa of Mounds View on April 26th at the age of 84.  She is preceded in death by husband George and former husband Perl Kemp, her parents, one sister, two brothers, daughter Christina Kemp and infant daughter Mary Rose Kemp.  Terry graciously dedicated her time caring for loved ones throughout her...

Apr 25, 2018

Charles F. Baldwin “Skip”, age 72 of  Fridley, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2018.  He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Lynn; children, Sue (Shawn) Morrison, John Baldwin, Tom (Angie) Baldwin; step-daughter, Vicky (Mark) Petry; grandchildren, Matt Sly, Eric Sly, Patrick Morrison & Jacob Woolverton.  Memorial Service 2PM Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Miller...

Apr 24, 2018

Wasserman, Donley "D.J." age 24 of Fridley. Preceded in death by sister, Ginny; sister-in-law, Carrie Wasserman.  Survived by parents, Alvin and Lisa;, siblings, Melissa (Dan) Carrigan, Kevin Wasserman, Rachel (Dan) Dolan, Sheli Wasserman, Nora Wasserman; 6 nieces and 1 nephew; many other loving relatives and friends. Visitation 5-8 PM Monday with Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM all at Miller Funeral Home,...

Apr 23, 2018

Mildred H. Gill, age 84, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on April 23. Mildred is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Richard; brothers, Leroy and Jerry;  sisters, Leona and Leora; and grandson, Nicholas Fletcher.  She will be deeply missed by her children; Richard (Jackie) Gill, Debbie (Jay) Ward, and James (Tammy) Gill; grandchildren, Eric...

Apr 22, 2018

Joyce E. Arndt, age 78, of Coon Rapids went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald D. Arndt; and infant son, William. She will be deeply missed by her children; Wendy (Jeffrey) Hage, Greg Arndt, Brenda (Michael) Edstrom; her grandchildren, great...

Apr 20, 2018

Richard Asher Haro, age 78 of Williams, MN, passed away on April 20th, 2018 in Coon Rapids, MN.

Born in Minneapolis, MN on January 11th, 1940 to Asher and Hilda Haro.  Richard attended Sebeka High School.  On September 26th, 1964, Richard married Carrie Anna Senzek in Williams, MN.  Richard and Carrie settled in Minneapolis to raise their...

Apr 16, 2018

Sandra Marie (McCarty) Westergreen, age 75, of New Brighton, MN., peacefully passed away on April 16, 2018 with loved ones at her side. Sandra is survived by her beloved life partner, Robert Peterson; sons, Charles Jr. (Sharon), Nathan (Nicole), Shelby; brothers, Jack (Judy), Jeffrey (Vicki), Gregory (Kathi); sisters, Ruth (Bradley), Jill (Ron), Pat; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Sandra...

Apr 15, 2018

Valeria "Val" (nee Mlynek) Lee was born to Helen and John Mlynek on February 11, 1930 outside of Independence, WI.    Growing up in the town of Independence, Val graduated from high school in 1948.  Shortly thereafter she moved to Rochester, Minnesota where she attended Secretarial school.   From there she moved to the city of Minneapolis and met...

Apr 13, 2018

Barbara Gulstrand, age 82, of Minneapolis. A visitation will be held at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE Fridley, on Thursday, April 19, from 5-8:00PM. Funeral service to be held at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1901 Portland Ave MPLS, on Friday, April 20, at 10:30AM with a visitation on hour prior.

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Apr 11, 2018

Lester W. Larson was born July 17, 1928 on a farm near Ogilvie MN., the youngest of 5 siblings to Otto and Anna Larson.  He graduated from Ogilvie High School in 1945.  After graduation he continued to farm with his dad.  Les married Betty J. Olson on March 29, 1952 at Lewis Lake Covenant Church.  One year later he...

Apr 10, 2018

Mildred 'Millie' Schueller, age 91, of Spring Lake Park passed way on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents, George and Julia; and siblings, Roman, Doris, and Helen; and survived by her son, David.

Millie loved crossword puzzles, adult coloring books, bingo, and gardening. Her favorite activity,...

Apr 10, 2018

Ursula Florey-Randolph, age 79 of Blaine, passed away on April 10, 2018.

She was born on May 1, 1938 in Richardville Township, MN to Albert and Antonia Florey.  Graduate of Lancaster High School, she studied Nursing at Thief River Falls, and retired after 35 years as a LPN at HCMC.  Ursula enjoyed visiting with family reading books,...

Apr 8, 2018

Maryrose L. Hegland, age 95, of Fridley, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, April 08, 2018.

The only surviving child of Carl Keefe and Lillian (Cisewski) Keefe, Maryrose grew up in Trempeleau, Wisconsin near the banks of the Mississippi River and was proud of her Irish Heritage.