Obituaries

Marvel Melin

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

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

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

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...

Deloris Bagley

Deloris Bagley

Feb 14, 2017

Deloris Lula Bagley, age 84, of Princeton passed away on February 14, 2017 in Clara City, MN. Services will be held at a future date. Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432

Ruth Ollila

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...

Patricia Grover

Patricia Grover

Feb 12, 2017

Patricia Jean Grover, age 88, of Spring Lake Park passed away peacefully on February 12, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harlin Grover; daughter, Ginger Crego and brother, Donald Thoreson. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Sue Ristine; brothers, Jerry (Robin) Thoreson, D. Bob (Sharon) Lucas and Robert (Heidi) Lucas; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A memorial...

Angeline Morgan

Angeline Morgan

Feb 12, 2017

Morgan, Angeline Victoria, age 84 of Blaine. Preceded in death by parents, husband, William Raymond Morgan, son, Ronald Morgan, brother, Kenny Daleiden; survived by daughter, Debra Jochum; brothers, Ray (Kate), George (Julie), Ed (Darlene) & Dave Daleiden; grandchildren, William (Naomi) Jochum, Krista (Ben) Allard, Kayla (Ty) Schrupp, Brian (Jessica) Morgan, Ashley Morgan. Also 6 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends &...

Jeffrey Boisvert

Jeffrey Boisvert

Feb 10, 2017

Boisvert, Jeffrey R., age 57 of Blaine. Jeff was a trophy winning avid golfer, member of Tournament Players Club, entrepreneur , business owner, and guitarist. We will miss his great sense of humor. Preceded in death b y father, Edward; father in law, Dr. Oscar Kulstad & niece, Angela Walker. Survived by loving wife Yvonne, daughter, Danielle; mother, Opal; mother...

Carold Anderson

Carold Anderson

Feb 8, 2017

Anderson, Rev. Carold V. age 94 of Golden Valley. Preceded in death by wife, Doris, son, Johnathon Eric Anderson. Survived by sons, Stephen (Kyong) Anderson, Mark (Sherri) Anderson; daughters, Janice (Rodney) Anderson, Pamela (Curt) Christopherson; also 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren. Memorial service Friday Feb. 24, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at...

Marilyn Severson

Marilyn Severson

Feb 8, 2017

Severson, Marilyn A. age 67, of Fridley. Survived by husband, Frank; children, Marc (Sara), Matt (Becky); 5 grandchildren; sisters, Marie (Dennis) Skagston, Marlys Santwire. Mass of Christain Burial Friday 10 AM, with visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St NE, Fridley. Private interment. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation Church of St. William 6120 - 5th Street Northeast...

Gary Major

Gary Major

Feb 7, 2017

Major, Gary Lloyd, age 70 of Fridley. Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Lynne; sons, Oliver (Shelly), Trevor & Elliott (Kristin) Major; sister, Sandy (Pat) Schorn; grandchildren, Olivia, Preston & Mallory. Member and head usher at St. Paul's UCC; Member of Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters. Funeral service Sat. 10:30 AM at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 900 Summit...

Wayne Ruggles

Wayne Ruggles

Feb 5, 2017

Ruggles, Wayne F. age 66 of Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by parents, Fredrick & Marjorie; sister, Cindy; brother, Ronny; niece, Kimberly; nephew, Joshua. Survived by former wife, Jackie; daughters, Jessica and Andria "Angie"; grandsons, Brandon, Travis, Alex, Maxwell, Austin; siblings, Floyd, Danny, Mike, Debbie, and Darrell; other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 11:00 AM with visitation one hour...

Michael Otto

Michael Otto

Feb 5, 2017

Michael Otto, age 59 of Brooklyn Center, passed away February 5, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 12PM with visitation one hour prior at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 151 South Washington Ave, New Richmond, Wisconsin. Service Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 151 South Washington Ave New Richmond, WI 54017 Friday, February 17, 2017 12:00 PM

Norman Larson

Norman Larson

Feb 5, 2017

Norman L. Larson, age 80, of Fridley, passed away on February 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dian; children, Kathie (Joe), Karol (Rick) and Mark (Mary); 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and brother, Larry (Loucresha). Funeral service will be held at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley at 11 AM on Friday, February 10,...

Barbara Urness

Barbara Urness

Feb 4, 2017

Barbara Jo Urness, age 66, of Fridley, passed away on February 4, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Hazel and ex-husband, Donald. Barbara is survived by her children, Joshua (Rivka), Shane, Trent and their step-brothers, Waylon, Kris (Sally) as well as Barbara's children's step-mother, Janell; granddaughter, Alexandra and sisters, Faye, Patti and Neesie. Funeral Service...

Hugh McFarlane

Hugh McFarlane

Feb 4, 2017

Hugh T. McFarlane, age 89 of Columbia Heights, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2017. Preceded in death by parents; 4 brothers; 1 sister; and son in law, Mark Jarvi. Survived by loving wife Lila of 66 years; sons, Phil (Ardis) and Brent (Barbara); daughter, Becky; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Hugh...

Steven Swart

Steven Swart

Feb 4, 2017

Swart, Steven A. age 63 of Mpls. Preceded in death by parents, Minard & Margaret. Survived by siblings, Butch, Francis, David (Kathy), Patricia Shows; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Per Steven's wishes, no services will be held. www.millerfuneralfridley.com

LaVonne Christensen

LaVonne Christensen

Jan 31, 2017

Christensen, LaVonne Harriet (Brown) age 87 of Fridley, passed away on Jan 31, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. LaVonne was preceded in death by her close friend and husband, Joseph David Christensen (2010); parents, Harry and Christine Brown; and sister Neva (Brown, Keepers) Corrington (2014). Survived by her sons, Jeffrey Joel Christensen (Valerie Fox-Christensen) and David Dean Christensen...

Fern Sanders

Fern Sanders

Jan 30, 2017

Fern Cecelia Sanders, age 98, of Blaine, passed away on January 30, 2017. Fern worked at Montgomery Ward for 25 years. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert Sanders and sisters, Jean Heth and Faye Engen. She is survived by daughter, Jacqueline Sanders and nieces and nephews from MN and CA. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.