Obituaries

Willis Lynn

Willis Lynn

May 3, 2015

Lynn, Willis D. age 88 of Fridley, passed away May 3, 2015. Proud veteran, loving husband and father, and doting grandpa. He will be deeply missed by wife of 64 years, Dee; children, Becky (Chuck) and Debbie; grandchildren, Joy (Matt), Nicole (Dustin), Kristy (Rob), Anisha (T.J.) and Rachael (Jason); great grandchildren, Titus, Miles Willis, Nolan, Zoe and Addison. Funeral service...

Virgil Ishaug

Virgil Ishaug

May 2, 2015

Ishaug, Virgil D., age 81 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin & Nora; brothers, Harley & Percy; Survived by loving wife of almost 50 years, Joan; children, Patty (Rich) Pieper, Suzie (Pete) Riley, Brian (Adriana Guevara) Ishaug; grandchildren, Marcos, Nicolas, Katie, Allie, Jackson, Katie (Brian), Anna, David, Sarah & Meghan; great grandchildren, Ursula & Isolde; sister, Shirley Irey;...

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

May 1, 2015

Anderson, Robert G. age 88 of St. Paul, formerly of Fridley. Grew up in NE Mpls. and attended Columbia Heights High School. Robert proudly served in World War 2. He enlisted in the army paratrooper/air corps late in 1943 at age of 17. He shared that he and Columbia Heights Medal of Honor winner James La Belle (Marine Corps) went...

Jerome Kaston

Jerome Kaston

May 1, 2015

Kaston, Jerome D, age 82 of Fergus Falls, died Fri May 1, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Susan; daughter, Susan; son, David; and brother, Carl M. Survived by wife, Nancy; son, James; daughter, Deborah (Joe) Traen; sister, Patricia (Larry) Clemens; grandchildren, Jamie, Jessica, Adam and Andy; great grandchildren, Kiley and Bentley; and nephew, Allan. Served in the...

Brian Brackey

Brian Brackey

May 1, 2015

Brackey, Brian D. age 54 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by mother, Maryann Palacino. Survived by father, Tony Palacino Sr; brother Anthony (Carie) Palacino Jr; sister, Julie Shook; niece and nephews. Visitation 5-8 PM with 7:30 PM vigil prayers at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley 763-571-1300. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11:15 AM with visitation...

Daryl Wagner

Daryl Wagner

Apr 30, 2015

Daryl John Wagner died Thursday, April 30th, 2015 in Fridley. On September 28, 1926, Daryl was born to John and Eva Marie (Hammarlund) Wagner in Cambridge, Minnesota. He was united in marriage to Marion Irene Jensen on December 20, 1952 in Duluth. Daryl worked with various companies as a commercial artist for over 40 years. He is survived by his...

Robert Kvitrud

Robert Kvitrud

Apr 30, 2015

Kvitrud, Robert T. Age 91 of Arden Hills, formerly of New Brighton and south Minneapolis, passed away on April 30, 2015. He was born in St. Paul to Robert & Carrie Kvitrud on Nov 1, 1923. Preceded in death by wife of 53 years Elaine Martha Anna (Bemis) Kvitrud, sister Muriel Ondov, and infant twin brothers Lawrence and Lowell Kvitrud....

Rodger Sorsoleil

Rodger Sorsoleil

Apr 29, 2015

Sorsoleil, Rodger L., age 79 of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Ann. Survived by daughter, Linda Schwab; sister, Bev (Bob) Cirpinski; brothers, David (Sue) Sorsoleil, Dan (Lori) Sorsoleil; also many nieces & nephews. Memorial service at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley, Wednesday May 6, 11:30 AM with a visitation one hour prior. Interment Ft. Snelling...

Theodore Krzystofiak

Theodore Krzystofiak

Apr 24, 2015

Krzystofiak, Theodore "Ted", age 90 of Columbia Heights. WWII Army Veteran. Survived by wife of 68 years, Joyce; son, Dale (Judie) Krzystofiak; grandchildren, Charleen (Scott) Schutte, Chantell (David) Pickles; grandchildren, Steven, Sarah, Rachael & Elliott; great great grandson, Barrett; also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 AM at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, 129 29th...

Jean Dupay

Jean Dupay

Apr 22, 2015

Dupay, Jean M. of Albertville. Passed away peacefully on April 22, surrounded by family. . Born on November 10, 1935 in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents, Ruth & George Fast, brother, Jerry Fast. Survived by loving husband, Alec; children, Steve Janke, Dave (Deanna) Janke; Linda (Bob) Johnson, Laura (Rick) Reierson; stepchildren, Teresa (Mike) Sizen, Susan Hudson; brothers, Dewayne Fast,...

April Bultman

April Bultman

Apr 21, 2015

Bultman, April Marie, age 26 of Saint Michael, left us suddenly on Apr 21, 2015 along with her unborn daughter, Sophia Caroline. Survived by parents, Gary and Patty; siblings, Billy, Chrissy (Billy), Renee (Brad), Megan (Travis), Connie and Jamie; grandma, Jean; god daughter, Sarah; nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May...

Brett Emmons

Brett Emmons

Apr 18, 2015

Emmons, Brett Arthur, age 47 of New Brighton, MN. Preceded in death by father, Warren Emmons and Brother-in-law, Raymond Tricarico. Survived by wife, Paula (Tetzman) Emmons; son, Easton Bruce Emmons; Mother Lois (Hansen) Emmons; Siblings, Mari Tricarico, Dan (Jenny), Ryan (Tammy); nieces, Krystal (Nick); Amber, Brittany, Rachel and Brianne; nephews, Alex, Quentin; great-nephew, Logan; great-niece, Tabitha. Father-in-law, Bruce Tetzman, Mother-in-Law,...

Jerome Sowada

Jerome Sowada

Apr 17, 2015

Sowada, Jerome P., age 81 of Fridley, passed away April 17, 2015. Survived by children, John Sowada, Elaine Sowada, Susan (John) Wright, Mary Kathleen (Tim) Crocker, Mary Theresa Cruz, Judith Ross and Julie (Jim) Corcoran; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brother, Ernest (Bernice) Sowada; and other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Wed, April 22 at the...

Mary Flynn

Mary Flynn

Apr 12, 2015

Flynn, Mary Ellen age 89 of Mounds View was born on October 11, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN. Passed away April 12, 2015 at Unity Hospital, Fridley. She was preceded in death by husband, Gene; parents, John & Freda Ryan; 2 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by children, Patricia (Tony) Fahey, Michael (Judy) Flynn, Cathy Mensing, Jim (Iona) Flynn;...

Robert Benson

Robert Benson

Apr 11, 2015

Benson, Robert age 80, of Anoka. Preceded in death by wife, Irene; grandson, Brody Ledin. Survived by daughters, Kristin (Joseph) LaMarca, Gwen (John) Ledin; grandchildren, Kara & Charles Benson, Torry & Gunnar Ledin; also many siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins here and in Sweden, as well as hundreds of special first graders. Memorial Service Thursday 1 pm, with a visitation one...

Vivian Randall

Vivian Randall

Apr 10, 2015

Randall, Vivian (Laffin). Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, age 93 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on April 10th. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph. She will be deeply missed by children, Stephen (Carol) Randall, Susan (James) Fischer, Robert Randall, Jeff (Stella) Randall, Jack (Tricia) Randall, David (Ursula) Randall; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; nieces nephews & friends....

Steffan Grieger

Steffan Grieger

Apr 7, 2015

Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, April 15, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Service Miller Funeral Home 6210 HWY 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Wednesday, April 15, 2015 2:00 PM

Evelyn Greenwood

Evelyn Greenwood

Apr 6, 2015

Greenwood (Sanders), Evelyn Jean, age 77 of Blaine. Survived by loving husband of 57 years, Leroy; son, Michael; daughter, Rosemary (Dan) Jiskra; grandsons, Nathaniel, Ryan & Tyler Jiskra; sister, Dorothy (Deacon James) Griffiths; brother, Warren (Karen) Sanders. Time of Remembrance Friday April 10th, 1 PM with time to greet family one hour prior at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65...

Frances Hertle

Frances Hertle

Apr 4, 2015

Hertle, Frances T. age 79 of Spring Lake Park. Preceded in death by parents, Wilkie and Rita Boyenga. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Paul; children, Patricia Hertle, Cynthia (Robin) Larson; Michael (Marta) Hertle, Jill Hertle; grandchildren, Noel, Emma, Noah, Brittney and Caleb. Private services will be held. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Austin. www.millerfuneralfridley.com

Beverly Burgess

Beverly Burgess

Apr 1, 2015

Burgess, Beverly J. age 73 of Punta Gorda, FL. Preceded in death by son, Terry Biskey; sister, Louise Falla. Survived by daughter, Kelly (Bradley) Delfs; grandchildren, William (Leslie) Delfs, Amy (Joseph) Brockman, Kerry (Ryan) Norgaard, Byron Delfs; great-granddaughter, Cecilia Delfs; brother, Ken Falla; and her partner, Carl McCoy. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Miller...