Obituaries

Jan 30, 2018

Robert Allen (Bob) Coffey was born Bobby Allen Coffey on March 25, 1928 in the coal mining camp of Westburne, Tennessee. He was the fifth of six sons born to Charles and Birdie Wilhoit Coffey.

Upon graduation from high school, Bob was given the gift of a one way bus ticket to Knoxville,...

Jan 30, 2018

Ms. Ruth Marie Simon (Thelin), of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the age of 66.

Ruth is survived by her ex-husband and best friend, Jeff Simon; daughters, Dawn (Scott) Fiedler, Yvonne (Brian) Simon-Huff; her sons, Duane and Jeff Simon; brother, Rick (Linda) Thelin;  Three grandchildren, Jackie Huff, Devin and Adrianna...

Jan 30, 2018

Loso, Jane E. age 86 of NE Mpls. Preceded in death by daughter, Laura Hanson; son, Thomas Jr. Survived by loving husband of 62 years, Thomas; children, Paul (Linda), Michelle (Don) Traczyk, Christopher (Renee); 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. Visitation 5-8 PM Tuesday with 7:30 PM Vigil Prayers at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE,...

Jan 29, 2018

Joyce Colotti, 86, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2018. She is preceded by her loving husband, Dominic, and will be deeply missed by their son, John (Roberta), and grandsons Vincent and Anthony.

Joyce leaves behind a legacy of sharing her love of music through performance and teaching.

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Jan 27, 2018

Jim Hanson age 69, of Coon Rapids, passed away January 27, 2018 from Cancer. Preceded in death by wife of 45 years, Carol; parents, Lorraine & Leonard; brother, Lenny. Survived by daughter, Brenda (Treacy) Hanson; sister, Dawn (Ray) Steinke; brother, Kenny (Netta) Hanson; special friends, Connie Li & Char Shieh and many other family and friends. In lieu of...

Jan 26, 2018

Donald “Donny” D. Kassulker, age  78 of NE Mpls.

Survived by his son, Reine (Laura) Kassulker of Andvoer, MN; daughter, Ronnay (Tomas) Kassulker of Madrid, Spain; sister, Delores (Keith) Beckman of Clear Lake, MN; grandchildren, Kyle, Tomas, Claire, Paula, and Lauren.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Edward and Blanche Kassulker, siblings, Eddy, Jerry,...

Jan 25, 2018

Carole K. Stadler, age 77, born 07/29/40 in St. Paul, MN to John and Ruth Schilda, passed away 01/25/18. Attended Johnson High School and married Theodore D. Stadler.  She enjoyed tending flower gardens (especially roses), canning vegetables, and raising a menagerie of animals on the family 5-acre hobby farm in Blaine.  All of the pet dogs throughout the years were dear to her...

Jan 22, 2018

Michelle Orr - Sweeney of Coon Rapids, MN, died unexpectedly on January 22, 2018 at the age of 56. She was an avid Bingo player, a loving wife, mother, and friend.

Michelle was born December 2, 1961 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Minneapolis to Raymond and Geraldine Orr. She grew up in Shoreview MN with her brothers’...

Jan 16, 2018

Pleau, Danial Ray "Dan" Age 59 of Ham Lake, MN passed away unexpectedly January 6, 2018 preceded in death by father, Raymond. Survived by wife of 38 years Dana Rae (Thomasson), children Lydia and James (Alyssa Leclaire), mother Patricia Pleau (Fluegel), siblings Teri, Lori (Mark) Jones, Timothy (Stacy), brother-in-law Nathanael Thomasson, niece Cali Pleau, nephews Tommy Jones,...

Jan 16, 2018

James A. Sampson, age 90 of Fridley.  Retired 34 year, decorated Captain of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.  Proudly served his country in WWII in the US Navy.  He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 70 years, Beverly; sons, Douglas (Kristi), David (Shelly), Dan (Kim); 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; other family and friends.  Visitation Thursday 5:30-7:30...

Jan 14, 2018

Gene F. Engelbrecht, age 87 of Andover, formerly of Fridley, went home to be with Jesus.

Retired from Control Data. A loving and devoted husband of 60 ½  years to Florence.  Devoted father to Karen (Brad) Flolid, Gary (Jena) Engelbrecht and grandchildren, Michael (Whitney), Derek (Lindsay), Curtis Flolid and Cory, Brian Engelbrecht.  Preceded in death by his...

Jan 14, 2018

Lindsay, Charles Robert age 84 of Fridley, MN, passed away at home on 1/14/18.  Retired Registered Pharmacist of 40 years, Captain US Army Medical Corp.  Survived by wife of 63 years, Maizie; children, Suzette, Valeree (Tom), Tyrone (Kristy), and Troy; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene C. and Marie F. Lindsay; son, Thor...

Jan 13, 2018

Lee, Elsa H age 86 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Elsa Karol. Survived by children, Renae Karol, Scott (Stephanie) Lee; grandchildren, Ashley and Lauren Lee; sister, Amelia Sullivan; former husband, Robert Lee.  Visitation Wednesday 1/17/18 from 1-2PM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley.  Interment Sunset Memorial Park. St. Anthony, MN.

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Jan 12, 2018

Age 91, of Fridley died January 12, 2018. JoAnne was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a generous giving spirit and will be remembered for her beautiful paintings and Quilt Art as well as her lifetime commitment to the church and the spiritual community. She always had a smile for everyone. Preceded in death by her daughter,...

Jan 12, 2018

Phyllis Ann Horgen

Age 91, of Minneapolis, passed away Jan. 12, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Harry Norman Horgen; son, Joel Anders Horgen; daughter, Alexandra Maya LuBye; brothers, Ralph and Robert Paxton; mother & father, Lucy & Ralph Paxton. Survived by daughter, Dr. Lynn (Dr. Doug) Bye and Lita Otto; grandsons, John and Jeffrey Otto; great-grandchildren,...

Jan 10, 2018

Marian A. Ashlin (Sullivan) age 88 of Columbia Heights passed away on Jan. 10, 2018.  Preceded in death by loving husband Jack and dear son, David; also, parents, John & Rose Sullivan; brothers Bill, Jim & George.  She will be deeply missed by her 2 devoted sons, Daniel (Jean), Dennis (Andi);  grandchildren, Jennifer (Brandon) Olson, Andrea(Chuck), Diana(Bob), Will, Cheri...

Jan 7, 2018

Emily Dykhoff, 87, peacefully entered Eternal Life on January 7, 2018, at Unity Hospital in Fridley following a stroke.  Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis. Emily was born August 22, 1930, on her grandparents' farm in rural Raleigh, Grant County, North Dakota, the second of five children of John and Molly (Tishmack) Grosz.  She moved...

Jan 6, 2018

Mildred H. Smith, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; siblings and parents. Mildred is survived by sons, Mike (Maryann), Jeffrey (MaryEllen) and Brian (Corrine); daughter, Laurie Jorissen; grandchildren, Scott, Trisha, Christopher, Lisa, Mark, Michelle, Kristin, Nikki, Kelsey and Haley; great-grandchildren, Amelia and Kendall. Mildred was a loving...

Jan 6, 2018

Hahn, Sandra Carolyn (Hunstad) age 69 of Brooklyn park passed away January 6th. Preceded in death by parents and her son, Timothy John. Survived by her loving husband of 48 years, John, and daughters Jill, Amy, Mary (Joshua) Ricketts and her cherished grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. Service to be held at St. Philips...

Jan 5, 2018

David Lord Belcher, aged 60 of Champlin passed about on January 5th, 2018 at North Memorial Medical Center.

He spent many years in the motorcycle industry and in recent years as a school bus driver for First Student.

He is preceded in death by his father Wallace Edward Belcher Jr and his mother Marian Schussler...