Obituaries
Delores Duchenes
Mar 23, 2017
Delores Anne Duchenes, age 86, of Fridley, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Private services will be held at a future date.
William Sandstrom
Mar 22, 2017
Sandstrom, Rev.William "Bill", age 89 of Golden Valley. Retired Covenant pastor and chaplain at Covenant Village. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Laura Lou; children, Rev. Peter Sandstrom, Kari (Christopher) French; granddaughter, Brita Sandstrom; brother, Martin (Susan) Sandstrom. Memorial service Thursday April 20, 11 AM at Salem Covenant Church, 2655 5th St. NW., New Brighton. Memorials preferred to Colonial...
Ardelle Hirschi
Mar 21, 2017
Ardelle Elizabeth Hirschi, age 90, of Fridley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Hirschi; brother, Donald Danielson, and grandson Peter Christianson. Ardelle is survived by children, Faye Wolvert (Bob Wolvert) Pam Schlemmer (John Schlemmer), Terry Hirschi (Stacy Hirsch), Peggy Stadheim (Layton Stadheim), Scott Hirschi (Lori Hirschi), and Jennifer Hirschi;...
Helen Hamilton
Mar 18, 2017
Hamilton, Helen E., age 88 of Blaine, passed away Sat, March 18th, 2017. She was a member of the Spring Lake Park Lioness Club as well as being very active in DFL politics for many decades. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Hamilton; and grandson, Chad. Survived by children, Steve (Ara), Chuk (Karlene), Tom (Linda) and Paula (Bruce) Ford; grandchildren,...
James Steinert
Mar 13, 2017
Steinert, James, age 89 of Fridley, passed away at home on Mar 13, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Dolores (Czerepak). Survived by children, Jean, David (Lee Ann Linn) and Georgene (Brian) Rice; grandchildren, Andrea (Ben), Jonathan, Lisa (Joe), Deidre (Nick) and Alison (Matt); great grandchildren, Genevieve, Ronin. Brynn and Cooper; and brother, Lenny (Avellene) Steinert. Memorial service, 11AM on...
Deanna Moriarty
Mar 13, 2017
Deanna Marie Moriarity daughter of Michael Anthony Murray and Carolyn Lucille Murray was born on November 11, 1969 in Orange California. At the age of 6, she was moved to Simi Valley, CA with her younger sister, Deborah Gates and was shortly joined thereafter by her younger brother, Michael Murray. Their father worked for Litton manufacturing as a maintenance engineer....
Marlene Ekberg
Mar 10, 2017
Ekberg, Marlene C., age 76 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by sister, Marveloi; survived by loving husband of 57 years, David; children, Terri (Fred) Edstrom, Trent (Debra) Ekberg, Tracy Ekberg;; grandchildren, Alicia, Jonathon, Erica, Noah, Gabriel, Hunter & Breck; brother, Ruel Carpenter. Celebration of Life Thursday March 16, 11 AM at First Lutheran Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Ave. NE....
Helen Lusian
Mar 9, 2017
Age 97, passed away on March 9, 2017 at 6:30 PM. She was the most senior and original member of St. Williams Catholic Church in Fridley. She is survived by children, Marilyn (Larry) Virden, Walter (Diane), Karen (Bernie) Zwirtz, Joseph (Caroline), Janet (Kevin) Berg , Roger (Teri), Jeri Cherkas; 16 grandchildren, Laura, Lisa, Christine, Wally, Bob, Dan, Ken, Mike, Brianna,...
Carrie Wasserman
Mar 9, 2017
Wasserman, Carrie, age 55 of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Mar 9, 2017. Preceded in death by mother, Beverly; and grandparents. Survived by husband, Kevin, her partner for 26 years; brother, Chad (Toni) Gstohl; numerous loving cousins; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Memorial service 12PM, with visitation one hour prior on Thurs, Mar 16th at...
Jean Anderson
Mar 6, 2017
Anderson, Jean F., age 82 of Columbia Heights. Preceded in death by husband, Richard A.; grandson, Richard; survived by children, Mark Anderson, Lori Kinney, Kari (Eric) Ambrozich; grandchildren, Christina, Shawn, Tricia, Christopher, Scott & Trey; great grandchildren, Serena, Richard, Kennedy, Novalee & Lyla; sisters, Carol (Warren) Wolff, Linda (Tony) Radosevich. Memorial service Fri. March 17, 11 AM with a visitation...
Mary Engen
Feb 24, 2017
Mary A. Engen passed away peacefully at her home from brain cancer on February 24, 2017. Mary was born on April 10, 1943. She grew up on a cattle farm near Winner, South Dakota. As the second oldest of twelve children, she developed a lifelong dedication to caring for others as she assisted in the upbringing of her younger siblings....
Carl Benson
Feb 23, 2017
Carl "Bezer" "LeRoy" Beonard Benson, age 83, of McGregor, formerly of Columbia Heights passed away on February 23, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helen; wife, Carolyn; daughter, Tamara and siblings, William and Eleanor. Carl is survived by his children, Teresa, LeRoy (Terri); grandchildren, Ryan, Matt, Amy (Tony), Elizabeth, Brad and Abby; great-grandson, Austin. Carl...
Ann Seger
Feb 22, 2017
Seger, Ann (Margaret A.) age 90 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur L. Seger; three brothers, one sister. Survived by sons, Arthur Jr., Lynn (Debbie), Mark (Yvonne); daughter, Sandy (Larry) Olson; brother, Roger (Robin) Stark; 11 grandchildren, 26+ great grandchildren; also nieces & nephews. Funeral service at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Wed. March 1,...
Hazel Williams
Feb 22, 2017
Hazel Joyce Lee Williams, born on December 15, 2016, passed away on February 22, 2017. She is survived by parents, John Williams and Wylie Klawitter; brother Ezekiel; grandparents, Keith and Carla Klawitter; great-grandmothers, Jolene Klawitter and Joyce Wolff; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. Hazel was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Bibbs and Mamie...
Dorraine Nauman
Feb 21, 2017
Dorraine Elizabeth Nauman, age 89, of Fridley, passed away on February 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by husband, Conrad and siblings, Harlan, Dave (Alva) and Floyd (Donna). Dorraine is survived by children, Conrad (Denise), Richard (Dorothy), Steven (Georgia) and Deb; grandchildren, Natalie, Emily (Derek), Kelsey (Neil), Blake (Emily), Karl and Connor; great-grandchildren, Jake and Luke. Dorraine loved to...
Marvel Melin
Feb 21, 2017
Melin, Marvel S. age 86 of Anoka. Preceded in death by a brother, parents and a sister. Survived by loving husband, Edwin; children, Jeff (Peggi), Debbie Jaakola, Ron (Shari) and Don (Leah); sister, Judy Krueger; also 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral service Tues. Feb. 28, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Faith Lutheran Church, 11115...
Virginia Soderstrom
Feb 20, 2017
Soderstrom, Virginia J. "Ginny" age 86 of Fridley, passed away February 20th after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by parents, Thorvald Christiansen and Ida Christiansen Anderson; step-father, Harry Anderson; sister-in-law, Georgia Christiansen. Survived by loving husband of 66 years, Russ; children, Ryan (Nancy) Soderstrom of Colorado Springs, CO, Avis Soderstrom of Blaine, Chris...
Delores Stone
Feb 19, 2017
Delores Yvonne "Peaches" Stone age 45 was loved by so many people in the Minneapolis community. Born on Valentine's Day 1972 she spread love to those around her with her contagious smile and energetic spirit. She made friends from all walks of life and even moved out of state to live her California dream. She was called home February 19th,...
Teresa Trowbridge
Feb 16, 2017
Trowbridge, Teresa Rae (Leitheiser) age 63 of Spring Lake Park, passed away on February 16, 2017. Teresa had struggled with multiple health problems over the last year and succumbed to pneumonia after a week long battle. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Trowbridge; brother, David; mother, Marlene; and stepfather, Richard. Survived by brothers, Bill (Jane), Bruce (Kim), Richard, Randy, Guy...
Ruth Ollila
Feb 14, 2017
Ollila, Ruth M. age 84 of Fridley. Ruth was born at home in Kingston Township to Alfred and Emma Pousi. She attended Litchfield High School and Augsburg College in 1954 with a degree in elementary education. After marrying Douglas Ollila in 1954 the couple moved to West Barnstable, MA where Douglas pastored in a parish there. Ruth earned her Master's...
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