Obituaries
James Ordner
May 31, 2017
Jim was born in South Minneapolis in 1934 to Evelyn & George Ordner and was the oldest of three children. The family moved to SE Minneapolis not far from the University of Minnesota near Dinkytown. Jim went to grade school at Saint Lawrence Church parochial school run by the Sisters of Saint Joseph Carondolet. Then he went to De LaSalle...
Mildred Dorner
May 30, 2017
Mildred Ruth (Kowalke) Dorner was born and raised on farms in South Dakota. She went on a trip to St. Paul with her family in July, 1936. There she met Frank and stayed. They were married on Nov. 14, 1936. They were blessed with three children, Robert Mary Ann and Frances. They lived on a small farm near Hugo, MN....
Rea Pedginski
May 27, 2017
Pedginski, Rea Mary, age 86 of Andover. Preceded in death by husband, Jerome; survived by children, Michael (Wendy) Pedginski, Gerry (Edwin) Durushia, Wanda (Dale) Maenke; grandchildren, Edwin Durushia Jr. (Joe Hogeboom), David Pedginski, Adam (Marissa) Pedginski, Allison (Andy) Hurrle, Peter (Kylie) Maenke. Memorial service Fri. June 2, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home,...
James Rust
May 27, 2017
Rust, James H. age 87 of Blaine. Jim was born in Princeton, Minnesota. He grew up in North Minneapolis and was a 1948 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. He proudly served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War as an air traffic controller. He was a barber and owner of Fremont Barbers in the Camden neighborhood of Minneapolis...
Beatrice Olofson
May 27, 2017
Olofson, Beatrice Irene, age 96 , formerly of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin; survived by daughters, Lyn Kettler, Helen (Michael) Haluptzok & Mary Thoreson; son, Carl Sime; sister, Ruby (Douglas) Wark; dear friend, April Courneya; also many grandchildren, great grandchildren & special friends. Funeral service Thursday June 1, 10 AM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65...
Charles Grassinger
May 26, 2017
Grassinger, Charles Patrick, aka Harley Charlie, age 79 of Faribault. Preceded in death by parents, Estelle (Morrison) and William (Uncle Billie); son, James; survived by daughters, Diane Lambert, Tammy (Kenny) Ebertowski; Partner of 27 years, Linda Sargent and her children; Tammy (Jay) Schreck, Thomas (Rebecca) Linaman, Tracy (Rick) Maas; sister, Mary Bixler; also many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives &...
Theodore Beecroft, Sr
May 26, 2017
Beecroft, Theodore J. Sr age 72 of Fridley, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 26, due to a car accident. Ted was born 11/3/44 in St. Paul, MN. Ted's compassion to his dogs Bogi and Casey was unwavering and not to be forgotten. He will be most remembered for his love of Flying twin engine airplanes and his lake home...
Rosalie Landt
May 23, 2017
Rosalie Katherine Landt, age 53, of Fridley, was called to her heavenly home unexpectedly on May 23, 2017 at Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN. Rosalie was born to Homer and Nina Landt in Minneapolis on October 24, 1963. 'Rosie' attended Bemidji State University, the Minnesota School of Business, and Concordia College, earning degrees in elementary education, legal secretary, and environmental...
Remington Rohrer
May 17, 2017
Remington Gideon-Mervin Rohrer Born on 5/9/2017 at 27 weeks gestation weighing only 13.4 oz. Remington's family was blessed for eight days with him here on earth before he passed into the loving arms of Jesus on 5/17/2017. Remington experienced hand hugging with his mother and being told "I love you" an uncountable number of times. Although he passed in the...
Clifford Myhre
May 10, 2017
Myhre Jr., Clifford M Age 82 of New Brighton passed away May 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Joanne; Children Don (Jill), Jeff (Deb), Mark (Nikki), Kim (Brett); 8 Grandchildren, Kyle, Chase, Karrina, Zachary, Chad, Christine, Aiden and Jackson. He graduated from Augsburg in 1960 and worked for 3M before he retired in 1993. A...
Hanley Wiig
May 9, 2017
WIIG, HANLEY O 85 of Columbia Heights passed away on May 9, 2017. He served in the US army with time in Korea. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reuben Wiig and Esther Wiig Kjos; brother, Fred Kjos; and step-father Arnold Kjos. He is survived by sons, Mark (Valerie) Wiig, Scott (Roberta) Wiig,...
Robert Agerbeck
May 5, 2017
Robert "Bob" James Agerbeck, age 67 of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. Retired quality assurance inspector Vietnam Veteran who served in the Command Aircraft Company 1968-1976, and lover of all things Mopar. Survived by mother, Ann Agerbeck; daughters Brandy Agerbeck and Burgundy (Mike) Johnson; siblings Richard Agerbeck, Diana Cross, Carl Agerbeck and Carol Stallings. No services...
Ronald Vidlund
May 4, 2017
Vidlund, Ronald Richard, age 59 of Fridley. Preceded in death by father, Richard; survived by mother, Jeanne Vidlund; brother, Robert (Bonnie) Vidlund; sisters, Linda (Tom) Houston, Patty Johnson; nieces, Denise(Tony), Chelsea, Hanna; nephews, Chad(Katie), Jake, Josh(Christa), Zach, Cam. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th Street...
Bryan Arnold
May 2, 2017
Bryan Michael Arnold, age 34, of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Hervey Arnold; maternal grandmother, Helen Fagin; aunt & godmother, Cheri Anderson; nephew, Nicholas Wentzell. Bryan is survived by his father, Michael Arnold; mother, Cathi Morse; sister, Kristen (Matt) Wentzell; niece & goddaughter, Julia...
Scott Nocton
May 2, 2017
Nocton, Rev. Scott Andrew, age 49 of Brooklyn Park. Survived by loving wife, Christine; daughters, Jordan Ashley, Paige Elizabeth & Isabelle Christine Nocton; sister Sally Ann (Dan) DiPasquale; mother & father, Jayne & David Nocton; nephew, Jacob DiPasquale; niece, Katlyn DiPasquale. Memorial Service Fri. May 5, 11 AM with a visitation beginning at 9:30 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61...
Janice Offerdahl)
Apr 29, 2017
Thureen, (nee Offerdahl) Janice M. "Jan" age 77 of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Harley; parents, Ingval & Eunice Offerdahl; brother, Larry Offerdahl; sisters, Lois Obie and Donna Roller. Survived by children, Brent Thureen and Lori (Ken) Mortek; granddaughters, Kyla and Makenna Mortek; brothers, Glenn Offerdahl, Jack (Gerrie) Offerdahl; sister, Betty (Tom) Haley; other relatives and friends. Memorial service...
Elaine Mackey
Apr 28, 2017
Mackey, Elaine, age 81 of Columbia Heights passed away on April 28, 2017. Elaine was a registered nurse at Crest View Lutheran Home for over 30 years. She enjoyed playing games and spending time with friends and family. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert. Survived by children, Kevin (Lynn), Jim (Pat) and Bob (Denise); and grandchildren Aaron (Tiffany) and...
Steven Bourgeois
Apr 25, 2017
Steven Jerome Bourgeois 51 of Fridley, MN Passed away from his battle with Cancer on April 25, 2017, peacefully in his sleep with his girlfriend and all his family members by his side. Steve was born on July 3, 1965 in St. Paul Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Helen Bourgeois and his brother Jerry...
Anna Tikkanen
Apr 23, 2017
Anna was called into eternal peace on Sunday, April 23rd. . Preceded in death by husband, Reino Tikkanen; survived by daughter, Debra (Dan) Tikkanen Johnson; son, Roy Tikkanen; grandchildren, Dane & Heidi; sister, Helen Morris; brother, Roger (Kathy) Knutson; also many other loving family. Funeral service Fri. April 28th, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller...
Robert Anderson
Apr 19, 2017
Robert "Bob" Anderson, age 83, of Fridley, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He is survived by son, Ritchie; son, Randy (Judy); daughter, Jackie (Aaron): sister, Juanita; 6 wonderful grandchildren, Michele, Jordan, Jake, Brandon, Kerry and Brianna, and 2 great grandchildren Kadrian and Courtland. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy; daughter, Diane; parents, Mabel & Ted; sisters; Helen &...