Obituaries

Robert Hansen

Robert Hansen

Jul 26, 2015

Hansen, Robert A., age 78 of Spring Lake Park, passed away July 26, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Delsie; 3 brothers; and 5 sisters. Survived by children, Mark (Andrea), Pam Johnson, Kimberly Knudson, Barbara, Rene (Todd) Lewis and Tonya (Doyal); 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 brothers; 1 sister; nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends. Memorial...

Edward Solheim

Edward Solheim

Jul 24, 2015

Solheim, Edward J, age 86 of Shoreview, passed away July 24, 2015. Ed grew up in Montevideo, MN and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He worked for Sperry/Unisys for 35 years. Survived by wife of 59 years, Una; children, Gayle (Steve), Gary and Paul (Kari); grandchildren, Reed and Britta; brothers, Bob (Jan) and Ron (Linda); nieces and newphews; and...

Ronald Emerson

Ronald Emerson

Jul 23, 2015

Emerson, Ronald Allen, age 49 of St. Cloud. Preceded in death by his mother, Sandra; survived by son, Nicholas; father Bruce Emerson & his fiancé, Vicki; sister, Victoria (Mark) Cobb; nieces & nephews, Kendra, Olivia, Evelyn, Mark, Marek, Marius, Samara,& Marcus; also cousins, aunts & uncles. Memorial service Friday, August 7, 1:30 PM with a visitation one hour prior at...

John Lonsky

John Lonsky

Jul 22, 2015

Lonsky, John L. age 58, of Brainerd. Preceded in death by parents, John and Stella Lonsky. Survived by life partner of 27 years, Shelly; sister, Carol Rafftery; brother, Rick (Connie) Lonsky; nephews and niece, Shawn (Tara) Rafftery, Dennis (Melissa) Rafftery, Ryan (Kristi) Lonsky, and Theresa (Adam) Lonsky-Sloane. Visitation 5-8 PM Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley...

Richard Sjoblom

Richard Sjoblom

Jul 20, 2015

Richard Eric Sjoblom was born on August 22, 1915 at home in Larsmont, Minnesota. He went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2015 at Bethany Care Center in Minneapolis just one month shy of his 100th birthday. Rick grew up on the North Shore of Lake Superior and attended the "Little Red Schoolhouse" in Larsmont, a one-room schoolhouse,...

Janet Johnson

Janet Johnson

Jul 19, 2015

Johnson, Janet C, age 73 of Aitkin, passed away July 19, 2015. Survived by husband of 51 years, Ron; children, Brian (Wakako), Becky (David), Brenda (Jim) and Bryce; grandchildren, Catherine, Randy, Alexander, Ian, Renee, Courtney, Matthew and Sydney; brother, David Ekberg; nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service 11AM Sat, July 25, with a visitation one...

Patricia Nedoroscik

Patricia Nedoroscik

Jul 18, 2015

Nedoroscik, Patricia Mary, age 80 of New Brighton. Survived by loving husband of 55 years, Frank; children, Anne (Blair) Johnson, Jean Ferguson ( fiancé, Gordon Denn), Mark Nedoroscik, John Nedoroscik; grandchildren, Samantha Ferguson, Jack, Anna, Joe & Milli Nedoroscik, Zack & Zara Einerwold. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Church of...

Harlin Grover

Harlin Grover

Jul 14, 2015

Harlin Grover, 90, of Spring Lake Park passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23 with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Highway 65 N.E. , Fridley. Survived by his wife, Patricia of 65 years; daughter, Sue Ristine; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings,...

Wesley Bloom

Wesley Bloom

Jul 14, 2015

Wesley "Wes" Bloom, 61, of East Bethel passed away July 14, 2015. A memorial service will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2015 with visitation one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley. Wes is survived by his two sons, Michael and Joshua; wife, Melissa; sister, Colleen Pettersen; brother, Milton Bloom; and two dogs, Panda...

Rolande Westermann

Rolande Westermann

Jul 11, 2015

Westermann, Rolande G, age 88 of Fridley, passed away July 11, 2015. Survived by children, Monique (John), Jerry and Tom (Dawn); grandchildren, Taunya (Adam) , Jason (Holly), Laura, Brian, Jenny and Joe; great grandchildren, Rayden, Kylie, Rayna, Paige, Aprill and Logan; sister, Josiane; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Orson; and brothers, Roger...

Janis Strecker

Janis Strecker

Jul 10, 2015

Strecker, Janis F. age 78 of Shoreview. Preceded in death by husband, Henry. Survived by children, Scott (Kathy), Mike (Carol), Bill (Gracia), Jill (AJ) Moosbrugger; 14 grandchildren, brother, David (Diane) Feller; sister, Joy Wookey. Funeral service Monday 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way NE, Fridley. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu...

Bernice Olson

Bernice Olson

Jul 9, 2015

OLSON, Bernice A. (Rivers) Olson age 91, of Fridley, MN, passed away (after years of declining health) peacefully in her sleep on July 9, 2015. She will be a guardian angel to her family and friends from now on. Preceded in death by husband Henry B. (Ole) Olson, parents Damis and Delphine Rivers, all 7 of her siblings, son-in-law Bill...

Julie Christensen

Julie Christensen

Jul 9, 2015

Christensen, Julie Ann age 58 of Oak Grove. Passed away on July 9th, 2015. Survived by loving husband of 40 years, Terry; children, Angie (Derick) Carr, Erica Christensen (Kevin Thompson), Nathan Christensen; grandchildren, Gavin, Tyson and Malania. Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 6:00 PM with visitation 2 hours prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210...

Lloyd Olson

Lloyd Olson

Jul 5, 2015

Age 87, born Nov. 5, 1927, went home to our Lord on July 5, 2015 after living with Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by daughter, Lynn; siblings, Mavis Yerks, Dr. Vern E. (Shirley) Olson, Ardis (Howard) Prestidge; and brother-in-law, Marvin Ashwill. Survived by his wife, Polly (Anderson) Olson of 63 years; children, Susan (Wayne) Wahlstrom, Byron (Dianne) Olson, Denise Olson, Kay...

Elaine Wiese

Elaine Wiese

Jul 5, 2015

Wiese, Elaine May, age 90 of New Brighton. Preceded in death by husband, Earl W. Wiese; survived by children, Kathleen (Jack) Leer, Barbara Wiese, Carol Wiese , Gail (Rick) Wagner; also 7 grandchildren & 5 great granddaughters. Funeral Service Sat. July 18, 12 Noon with a visitation one hour prior at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE., Fridley....

Mark Kohanek Sr

Mark Kohanek Sr

Jul 3, 2015

Mark Kevin Kohanek, Sr., 55 of Fridley, MN passed away on July 3, 2015. Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11th with a visitation one hour prior at Living Springs Wesleyan Church - 8001 University Avenue N.E., Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 (763-780-4673). Mark was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 31, 1960 to Val and Lois Kohanek,...

Marvin Moe

Marvin Moe

Jun 30, 2015

Passed away on June 30, 2015. No services will be held. Marvin Joseph Moe was born on May 19, 1930 to Joseph and Mae Moe. On May 20, 1955, he was united in marriage to Mildred D. Linck in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Marv was employed with Honeywell in Minneapolis for 35 years. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred; children,...

John Drobnick Sr

John Drobnick Sr

Jun 24, 2015

John R Drobnick Sr., age 83 of Fridley, passed away on June 24, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Ellen; and brothers, Ron and Jim Drobnick. Survived by children, JoEllen (Wes) Herman, Terri (Gary) Stubbs, John Drobnick Jr, Tammy (Ken) Hamann, Tommy (Tammy) Drobnick and Jason (Beth) Drobnick; grandchildren, Jes, Ashli (Jason), Michael, Christie (Dave), Troy, Destiny, Josh, Clay, Carly,...

Lorraine Shields

Lorraine Shields

Jun 21, 2015

Lorraine Mabel Warren Shields 8/14/31 - 6/21/15 Lorraine was born in Gackel, North Dakota to Edwin and Effie Peterson. She lived the first half of her life on the Iron Range along with her thirteen siblings whom she helped raise. Her parents and six siblings (Verner, Ray, Donna, Cindy, Joan, and James) have preceded her in death. Surviving siblings are...

James Skilling

James Skilling

Jun 21, 2015

Skilling, James Dean, age 60 of Fridley. Sr. Business Analyst with PCG Consulting Group. Survived by wife, Sandra; parents, Darroll & Marie Skilling; son, Darroll Walsh, daughter, Shannan Walsh-Lakis; Sister, Ann Green; brother Stephen Skilling; parents in law, Bertha & Temp Russell Sr.; sisters in law, Tracy (Tim) Spaid, Lisa (Tom) Salfisberg; brother in law, Temp (Kari) Russell Jr.; also...