Obituaries
Wanda Stromstad
Mar 31, 2015
Wanda Lynn Stromstad, age 55 of Ramsey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her father, Boyd Maine; paternal grandparents; and maternal grandparents, Floyd and Bertha Cole. Survived by husband, Ben Stromstad; sons, Ryan (Emily) Stromstad, Cole Stromstad and Jacob (Liz Shirley) Stromstad; grandchildren, Peyton, Emily...
Lorraine Parks
Mar 30, 2015
Parks, Lorraine M. nee Skaaden, age 89, a lifelong resident Columbia Heights, passed away Mar. 30, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Gordon Parks; and brother, Elmer Skaaden. Survived by sons, Duane (Claudia) Parks, Jeffrey (MariBeth) Parks and Cary (Sheryl) Parks; grandchildren, Sara (Matt) Ringold, Melissa (Phil) Engelman, Sonja (Brady) Abrahamson, Kristian (Justina) Parks, Brenda Parks and fiance Zak, and...
Cassandra Stocke
Mar 30, 2015
Cassandra J. Stocke, age 72 of Coon Rapids, passed away March 30, 2015. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Leslie; son, Jeff; and brother, Mark. Survived by partner, John; beloved dog, Lily; children, Tim (Steve), Amanda (Dave), Melissa (John) and Lisa; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; siblings, Terri, Jay, Brian, Pam, Susie and Carol. Memorial service 11 AM Monday, April...
Bernice Hanson
Mar 29, 2015
Hanson, Bernice K. (Kenobbie) Age 72, of Blaine, MN, passed away on March 29h, 2015. Preceeded in death by husband, Carl B. Hanson and Sister, DeVota Kepple (Kenobbie). Survived by Daughter, Cheryl (Kirk) Robinson and Grandson Kirk "KJ" Robinson; 3 Sisters, Beverly, Myrna, and Marge; 7 Nieces and Nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and many Friends. Funeral service 11...
Anna Broton
Mar 21, 2015
Anna Mae (Skarperud) Broton passed away on Saturday March 21, 2015. She courageously maintained her 94 years of vital living while confronting the effects of cancer since 2006. Preceded in death by husband, John Broton at 79 years, and great-grandson Trevor Broton at three years and four siblings. A Mayville, North Dakota farm girl, Seattle bride, long-time resident of Richfield...
Doreen Sabot
Mar 20, 2015
Sabot, Doreen A. age 72 of Fridley passed away Friday March 20th, 2015. She was a house wife most of her life except for the 14 years she worked at a daycare center. She was a loving wife, mother and grandma. She loved polka music and meadowlarks. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Hildegarde Theisen; granddaughter, Madisson Forsberg; sister,...
Robert Jurek
Mar 20, 2015
Robert J. Jurek, age 82 of Fridley, passed away on Mar 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Violet; children, Kim (Dale) Edson, Dave (Millie) Jurek and Susie Phillips; grandchildren, Angela (Kris), Bobby (Darcy), Laura (Josh), Carrie, Maria (Jeremy), Emily, Jessica (Andy), Neal (Kim) and Ryan (Kelly); great grandchildren, Piper Lou, Mckenzie, Cody, Camie, Connor and...
Charles Johnson
Mar 18, 2015
Charles Franklin Johnson, 85, of New Brighton, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Langton Place in Roseville, Minnesota. He died peacefully without struggle. He is survived by his wife, Shari, of 52 years, children, Jackie (Gary) Dalzell, Jon (Mary) Johnson; grandchildren Angie (Mark) Wallin, Bryan (Emily) Dalzell, Chris (Marie) Dalzell), Jessica (Steve) St. Claire, Matthew Dalzell and...
Ione Dumas
Mar 17, 2015
Ione I. Dumas, age 93 of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully on Mar 17, 2015. She was a homemaker extraordinaire, woman of faith, loving grandmother and faithful friend. She will be deeply missed by her children, Paula (Larry) Walde, Beverly Dumas (James Cysewski), Mary (Greg) Perras, Joan (Jerry) Lucas, Elizabeth (Bruce) Wizik, Douglas (Ann) Scott Dumas, Ed (Denise) Dumas, Martha...
Wanda Olson
Mar 17, 2015
Olson, Wanda Kay age 53 of Ham Lake, formerly of Minneapolis. Preceded in death by mother, Isabelle; brother, Al Miller Jr. Survived by sons, Brandon Miller and Chad Olson; father, Al Miller Sr; sister, Chris Larson; other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 5-8 PM and funeral services Saturday 11 AM all at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley,...
Muriel Anderson
Mar 17, 2015
Anderson, Muriel E. age 83, of Fridley, died March 17, 2015. Born March 10, 1932 near Grafton, NE, the youngest child of Ernest and Sarah (Kleinschmidt) Softley. After attending rural school, graduated Fairmont, NE high school. Honor graduate, University of Nebraska 1952, majoring in elementary education. Taught elementary grades in one-room country school in Fillmore County, NE, also in Fort...
Wilmer Tiede
Mar 16, 2015
Wilmer A. Tiede, age 91 of Columbia Heights, MN passed away on March 16th. Born in Le Center, MN, graduated Le Sueur HS. Served In the US Army during WWII, graduated Dunwoody Tech Institute. Worked for Paper Calmenson Steel. Preceded in death by wife, Florence, parents August & Elizabeth (Peach) Tiede, sister Maxine Kinney. Survived by son Richard (Kim), daughter...
Jonathan Kahnke
Mar 16, 2015
Jonathan D. Kahnke, age 24 of Brooklyn Center, passed away surrounded by friends and family on Mar. 16, 2015 after a long battle with mental illness. He was a gifted musician with a huge heart and the ability to light up any room. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Stephen and Marie; sister, Rebekah; other loving relatives; and...
George Green
Mar 12, 2015
Green, George E. age 84 of Fridley was born in Willmar, Minnesota. He enjoyed spending summers at the family cabin his father built on nearby Green Lake. After graduating from Willmar High School in 1948, he worked for the Great Northern Railroad on the building and bridge crew. He was injured on the job and sought other employment. George was...
Alanta'e Arnold
Mar 9, 2015
Full notice soon Funeral service 12PM Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington Street NE, Columbia Heights, with a visitation one hour prior. Service St. Mathew Lutheran Church 4101 Washington Street Northeast Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 12:00 PM
Janice Harris
Mar 9, 2015
Harris (Cole), Janice Marie left this world and entered Heavens gate on March 9th. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Ed Cole; brothers, Lowell and Robert; loving son, Stephen. Survived by loving husband of 57 years, David; daughters, Sonja and Dana. Grandchildren, Alexis, Alexander, Angela, Casey; sister, June. She enjoyed traveling in their antique and classic...
Willis Erickson
Mar 5, 2015
Erickson, Willis L. "Bill" age 91, of Fridley, passed away March 5. Survived by children, Curt (Liz), Steve (Laurie), Craig (Deb) and Scott; grandchildren, Trent (Jaimi), Amber (Brent) and Amy (Zach); great-grandchildren, Everett, Abigail, Elizabeth, Henry, Audrey and Mackenzie; and brother, Ted (Cindy). Funeral service Thursday, March 12 at 11 AM at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy 65 NE,...
Debra Kivisto
Mar 5, 2015
Debra L. Kivisto, age 62 of Spring Lake Park, passed away on Mar 5, 2015. Preceded in death by parents and 2 brothers. Survived by husband, James; children, Amie (Kevin Busch) Labo and Angie (Jesse) Zemlicka; grandchildren, Larissa (Lukin) Labo, Lucas Labo, Zachary Zemlicka, and Alea Zemlicka; 1 brother; 6 sisters; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service 11AM Mon,...
Cheryle Pullen
Mar 4, 2015
Pullen (Huset), Cheryle Rae age 69 of Hermantown. Passed away suddenly on March 4th. Preceded in death by father, Raymond Huset; brothers, Steven and Richard Huset; sisters, Yvonne Lyons and Nancy Huset; and former husband Joseph Pullen. Survived by mother, Lorraine Huset; brother, Randy Huset; daughters, Dawn Pullen, Sheri (Pullen) Novak and Amy Jo Pullen (Troy Plasch); grandchildren, Andrew (Kaitlin)...
Jack Prescott
Mar 4, 2015
Prescott, Jack L., age 87 of Fridley, passed away on March 4, 2015. Jack graduated from Wilson High School in St Paul and attended the William Mitchell College of Law, graduating in 1951. Shortly after graduation, he was drafted in the US Army where he spent 2 years before returning to practice bankruptcy law until 2009. Survived by wife, Lisa;...