Obituaries

Kenneth Dewey

Kenneth Dewey

Apr 19, 2017

Dewey, Kenneth Neal, age 86 of Columbia Heights. Went home to the loving arms of Jesus on April 19th. Ken was a 44 year member of the Fridley AA chapter. Preceded in death by wife, MaryAnn; brothers, Dick & Donald; sisters, Jean & Verna. Survived by sons, Timothy & Patrick Dewey; daughter, Pamela (Mike) Gallagher; dear friend, Theresa Lund; daughter...

Jerome Hansen Sr

Jerome Hansen Sr

Apr 18, 2017

Jerome "Jerry" Emmett Hansen Sr., age 78, of Ham Lake, passed away on April 18, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Hansen. Jerry is survived by his children, Jerome Hansen, Therese (Ray) Perleberg, Christopher Hansen & Jennifer Hansen; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, Curly. Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on...

Lily Roed

Lily Roed

Apr 17, 2017

Lily Ann Evelyn Roed, age 92, passed away on April 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Orvis Jerome Roed; children, Jerome Kenneth Roed & Leon Orvis Roed. Lily Ann is survived by her daughter, Carol Ellen Dyrdahl; grandchildren, Kory (Rochelle) Roed, Indika (John) Elliott, Tony (Yichen) Fix, Jeffrey Lee & Brandon Lee as well as 15...

Rommy Barghout

Rommy Barghout

Apr 16, 2017

Braghout, Rommy A. age 38 of Crystal was born November 11, 1978 in Minneapolis, MN and passed away suddenly on April 16, 2017. Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend Rommy Ahmed Barghout. R.I.P. You will be missed! Survived by parent, Sheila and Ahmed, siblings Ramsey, Alicia, Mary and Adam Barghout, Mona Vail. Graveside Service Thursday 2 PM. at the...

Ronald Hyry

Ronald Hyry

Apr 15, 2017

Hyry, Ronald E. age 60 of Minneapolis was born on October 29th, 1956 and passed away on April 15, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Joyce Hyry; nephew, Dustin Walters. Survived by daughter, Heather Huls of Iroquois, SD from his marriage to Brenda Lundholm. wife, Toni Hyry of Princeton; brothers and sisters, Jeff Hyry of Bloomington, Ann Larson...

Adelbert Lunz

Adelbert Lunz

Apr 13, 2017

Adelbert Carl Lunz of Columbia Heights passed away Apri 13th, 2017 after losing his battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. Preceded in death by his parents Oswald and Freda Lunz (Lange), all of his uncles and aunts, and many of his cousins. Many friends, cousins and their children and grandchildren survive him. Adelbert worked for Smith Brothers Service,...

Richard Peterson

Richard Peterson

Apr 12, 2017

Peterson, Richard K. "Rick" age 56 of Shoreview was born May 26, 1960 passed away on April 12, 2017. Preceded in death by father, Richard E. Peterson. Survived by parents, Joyce (Kent) Cleland; sister, Joy (David) McCallum; niece and nephew, Megan & Jacob McCallum; many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM...

Elise Schleisman

Elise Schleisman

Apr 11, 2017

Elise Carol Schleisman, age 87, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at home of pancreatic cancer on April 11, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Joe Schleisman of 67 years; brother, Al (Charlene) Forest of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter, Mary (Steve) Eggert; son, Joe (Becky) Schleisman; grandchildren, Katie (Bill) Pomerleau, Keri Zimba, Adam (Jade) Eggert & Joe (Tina) Schleisman; great-grandchildren,...

Terrance Diegnau

Terrance Diegnau

Apr 11, 2017

Preceded in death by parents, Harold & Agnes Diegnau; brother, James & wife, Pat; sister, Patricia Pieterick. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Cheryl; sons, David (Jennifer), Daniel (Charlene) & Todd Diegnau; grandchildren; Kayla, Koryne, Jordyn, Ashley, Justin, Joseph & Madison; also many loved nieces, nephews & cousins. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432...

Richard Tills

Richard Tills

Apr 10, 2017

Richard Tills, age 70 of Siren, WI, passed away on April 10, 2017. Richard was a comedian, all around handyman and enjoyed working on cars. He loved to play cards and believed that all you need is a little good luck. He is preceded in death by wife, Cassandra; parents, John "Jack" and Lucille "Lucy"; and brother, Jack. Richard will...

Helen Sampson

Helen Sampson

Apr 8, 2017

Helen Mary Sampson, age 88, of Fridley, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Helen is preceded in death by daughters, Emily & Amy; parents, Joseph & Mary Skufca; brothers, Don & Joe. She is survived by children, Mark (Diana) Sampson & Carolyn Sampson (Kathy Connelly); grandsons, Adam & Judd (Jessica); 3 great-granddaughters. Helen Mary Skufca Sampson was our beloved...

Elizabeth Herold

Elizabeth Herold

Apr 6, 2017

Preceded in death by father, Edwin Johnston; Survived by loving husband of 25 years, Paul; children, Ryan & Jordan; mother, Joan Johnston; sisters, Catherine (Joseph) DeMartini, Susan Johnston Peterson; brother, Mark (Stephani) Johnston; mother & father in law, David & Faye Herold; sister in law, Nicole Herold; brothers in law, Philip (Angi) Herold, Nathaniel (Erin) Herold; also 12 nieces &...

John Martin

John Martin

Apr 5, 2017

John "Jack" Martin, age 64, of Mounds View. Preceded in death by parents, John & Mary; brother, Al. Survived by loving wife of 40 years, Pam; sisters, Sis (Bob) Drevs, Trish (Randy) Rentz; also many nieces & nephews. Memorial service Mon. 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE., Fridley. Memorials...

James Sculthorp

James Sculthorp

Apr 4, 2017

James Arnold Sculthorp, age 75, of Saint Anthony passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jill and his parents, Ronald and Irene. Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diane; children, Jennifer (Allen) Wagenius and Jeff (Stacy) Sculthorp; son-in-law, Tim Stich; grandchildren, Matthew, Alyssa, Jonah, Hannah, Aaron, Alli and James;...

Isaac McCarty

Isaac McCarty

Apr 4, 2017

Isaac J. "Gordy" McCarty age 27 of Coon Rapids. Isaac was a loving mild, & compassionate boy and he stayed that way throughout his young life. He loved friends, family, people and his God Jehovah. EX. 6:3. Isaac worked in the family window business and was a Certified Nurses Assistant. He enjoyed Basketball, Tennis, Biking and was gifted at the...

Wayne Bratteli

Wayne Bratteli

Mar 31, 2017

Bratteli, Wayne D. age 71 of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Linda. Survived by son, Chris (Ingrid); grandsons, Jonathan and James; granddaughter, Emily; sisters, Bonita (Walter) Johnson, Diane Bratteli; many other relatives and friends. Memorial services 2:00 PM Sunday, August 13, 2017 with a visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NW, Fridley 763-571-1300. Private...

Sherral Lundquist

Sherral Lundquist

Mar 30, 2017

Lundquist, Sherral, age 70 of Brooklyn Center, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017 surrounded by her family after a long hard fight with colon cancer. Preceded in death by parents; Irene Goodford and Burt Miller; and sister, Helen Weber. Survived by daughter, Lisa (William) Beck; son, Andrew (Nicole); grandchildren, Samantha, Ashley (Steven), Hailey, Kaitlyn and Kaden; great grandchildren, Cohen...

Laurence Goodspeed

Laurence Goodspeed

Mar 30, 2017

Goodspeed, Laurence "Larry" was born in Anoka on May 7, 1933 and passed away at the age of 83 on March 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lucy Goodspeed and son, Steven, sisters Lucy Marks and Kathleen Gundlach. Larry is survived by wife, Elna and sons Brian Goodspeed and Kevin Goodspeed; daughter Laura Goodspeed...

Kim Emerson

Kim Emerson

Mar 28, 2017

Emmerson, Kim Michelle age 52 of St. Cloud. Funeral service Monday, April 3, 2017 - 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6201 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Interment Sunset Cemetery, Minneapolis. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Monday, April 3, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Service Miller Funeral...

Teresa Sattler

Teresa Sattler

Mar 27, 2017

Teresa Sattler, 56, of Blaine, MN, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2017. She was born November 6, 1960, and grew up in Bemidji, MN, the daughter of Walter and Carol (Depew) Nelson. She grew up with four brothers and graduated from Bemidji High School in 1978. Soon after, she began working in the insurance industry. She worked for State...