Obituaries

Edward Bryendlson

Edward Bryendlson

Aug 30, 2016

Ed Bryendlson will be remembered for the unconditional love he showed to others and his Ed-isms. He entered into eternal rest on Aug. 30th, 2016. Survived by wife Margo; children David; Melissa, husband Delbert & grandson Dondre; Tiffani; and Jeremy, wife Denille. Siblings Tim and Terri, husband Kevin; Nieces Brooke & Paige; Aunt Bev & Uncle Gary along with countless...

Alesia Harvey

Alesia Harvey

Aug 23, 2016

Alesia Harvey was born on June 21, 1955 to the union of Ruby and Grace Ann Blevins. She grew up with 8 loving siblings in Louisville, Kentucky where she grew in her passion for God, faith, life, and last, but not least, dancing. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a model for all as she lived out...

Gary Madison

Gary Madison

Aug 23, 2016

Gary William Madison, age 76, of Columbia Heights, passed away on 8/23/2016 and is finally at peace after his courageous fight. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Jemina Madison, and best friend, Marv. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Louise; children, Don (Tamara) Madison, Michelle (Dean) Beyer; sister, Maxine Madison; grandchildren, Richard and Amber; great-granddaughter, Aubrey. Gary's...

Ruth Porter

Ruth Porter

Aug 16, 2016

Porter, Ruth E., age 97 of Spring Lake Park, passed away Aug 16, 2016. Survived by children, Tom (Karen) Porter, Dan Porter and Sandy (Charlie) Noyes; several grand children and great grand children; and sister, Lois. Private interment at Fort Snelling.

Mark Karels

Mark Karels

Aug 11, 2016

Mark Leland Karels, 47, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016, suddenly and unexpectedly. His passing has left an enormous hole in the hearts of his family and many friends. Mark was born to Leland and Ruby Karels on September 9, 1968, their third child and only son, and he became the baby brother to Pam and Laurie. The family lived...

Pamela Capouch

Pamela Capouch

Aug 10, 2016

Capouch, Pamela Joyce (nee Shepherd), age 66 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on August 10. Preceded in death by mother, Beverly (Farmer) Shepherd; survived by husband of 37 years, Patrick; daughter, Elizabeth; father, Vernon Shepherd of Hastings, NE; brother, Kevin (Stephanie) Shepherd of Boulder, CO; also many nieces and nephews. Pam was raised in Grand Island, NE, where she also...

David Resech

David Resech

Aug 9, 2016

Resech, David G. Age 74, of Ramsey passed away August 9, 2016. Preceded in death by sister Beverly Lewis, daughter Dena Anderson, grandson Nicholas Anderson, and parents John and Jeanette Resech. Survived by wife Sharen (Gothe) Resech, daughter Christine (Shawn) Eisenschenk, Brothers Jack Resech, Bruce (Julie) Resech, four grandchildren, Jacob Anderson, Cassandra (Anderson) Johnson, Melanie Anderson, Caitlin Eisenschenk, two great...

Henry Melcher

Henry Melcher

Aug 8, 2016

Melcher, Henry "Hank" age 86 of Fridley, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie (McCaustland); children, Terri (Jim Boscardin), Gale (Steve) Larson, Robin, Lynn (Steve Miller), Thom, Kurt and Colleen (Jeff) Jorgenson; grandchildren, Nathan Boscardin, Andria (Kyle) Rambow, Cody Larson, Wyatt, Jane & Jessie Dupay, Lane & Avery Jorgenson; great grandchildren, Easton &...

James Lewis

James Lewis

Jul 27, 2016

Lewis, James D., age 87 of Fridley. Preceded in death by daughters, Cheryl Thompson & Kathryn Bayer; survived by loving wife of 65 years, Lucille; sons, Charles (Dixie), Daniel (Karen); daughter, Jennifer Lewis ( special friend, Michael); sons in law, Alan Thompson, Michael Bayer; brothers, Earl, Larry, William (Corky) & Richard (Char); also 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. Mass of...

Albert Narog

Albert Narog

Jul 23, 2016

Albert Narog, age 85, of Minneapolis, passed away on July 23, 2016. Survived by wife, Maxine; children, Michael (Mary Jane), Daniel (Lori), Thomas, Christine (Ariam), and William (Katherine); siblings, Jerome and Elizabeth; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of All Saints, 435 4th St NE Minneapolis, MN on Thursday, July 28,...

Donna Lentz

Donna Lentz

Jul 23, 2016

Lentz, Donna L, age 67 of Mounds View, passed away suddenly July 23, 2016. Survived by partner of 17 years, Don Reeves; father of her children, Dale Lentz; children, Deanna (Josh) Henrikson and Dawn (Anthony) Hallman; grandchildren, Brittany (Andrew) Bailey and Quentin Henrikson; siblings, Della Flug, Ike (Diane) Jorges, Jody Jorges, Debbie Olson and Tim (Michelle) Jorges; and several nieces...

Sylvia Carsen

Sylvia Carsen

Jul 23, 2016

Sylvia Carsen, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, July 23rd after a battle with cancer. Sylvia was born on May 10, 1932 to Carl Felix and Ruth (Dahlberg) Bengtson in Galesburg, Illinois. Like her mother, Sylvia exhibited an artistic talent from an early age. She attended public schools and graduated from Galesburg High School, where she served...

Dana Ranum

Dana Ranum

Jul 23, 2016

Ranum, Dana M. age 53 of Hilltop. Preceded in death by husband, Daryl; father, Rodney Tedrow; sister, Sharon Conoma. Survived by loving children, Johnny, Joseph, Crystal, James, Ricky and Vanessa; mother, Betty Palmer; siblings, Karen (Jack) Reaves, Ron (Maryann) Smith, Lorrie Smith and James Perryman. A celebration of Dana's life will be held 11:00 AM Monday - August 1, 2016...

Joshua Effertz

Joshua Effertz

Jul 22, 2016

Effertz, Joshua, age 38 of Blaine, passed away July 22, 2016. Survived by daughters, Aymeri & Alexis Effertz; mother, Wanda; father; brother, Tony (Jamie); and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service 1PM Wed, Aug 3 with visitation one our prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley. Memorials preferred to the family Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210...

Mel Manley

Mel Manley

Jul 21, 2016

Mel Manley, age 55, of Maple Grove, passed away on July 21, 2016.  Darling husband, hockey dad and caring son.  He is survived by his loving wife, Alicia; children, Grant and Abby; parents, Jerry and Marilyn Manley; parents-in-law, Mark and Audrey Johnson; siblings, Michelle Gilbert, Mark (Therese), Melinda, Matthew (Sandy) and Marty; and many nieces and nephews.  Memorial gathering at...

Aaron Caswick

Aaron Caswick

Jul 21, 2016

Aaron Scott Caswick, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, age 37, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Minneapolis, MN. He was born February 27, 1979, in Hialeah, FL, to Michael and Patricia (Hill) Caswick and was a 1997 graduate of Miami Sunset Senior High School. Aaron studied a multitude of things throughout his life such as personal training,...

Norma Brunette

Norma Brunette

Jul 18, 2016

Brunette, Norma C., age 77 of Mahnomen, passed away July 18, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin Brunette; parents, Vernon Henry Smith and Edna Cecelia Pederson; and brother, Burton Smith. Survived by children, Wanda (LaVern) Duffney, Mark (Lisa) Brunette, Wayne (Toni) Brunette, Jamie Hafferson and Jodi (Tim) Edelbrock; daughters in law, Sue and Joan; grandchildren, Ryan, Nikki, Chad, Darci,...

Donald Hansen

Donald Hansen

Jul 18, 2016

Donald L. Hansen, age 82, of Mounds View, passed away on July 18, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marlene; children, Jeff, Gary and Doug and his brother, Richard. He will be immensely missed by his family and friends. Funeral Home Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432

Ronald Sandberg

Ronald Sandberg

Jul 14, 2016

Sandberg, Ronald John age 53 of Vadnais Heights. Preceded in death by father, Donald Sandberg. Survived by sons, Tyler and Nathan Sandberg; mother, Barbara Sandberg; brothers, David and Dan Sandberg; other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 28th 2016, 10 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Immaculate Conception Catholic...

Brenda Stafford

Brenda Stafford

Jul 10, 2016

Brenda Lee Stafford, age 59, of Fridley, passed away on July 10, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald. Survived by children, Sara (Carsten) and Seqouia (Kaylyn); grandson, Seqouia Jr., as well as many other family and friends. Funeral Service will be held on July 14, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley at 11 AM with...