OBITUARIES
Bradley J. Barott
Nov 12, 2025
Brad passed away at his home in Lino Lakes on November 12, 2025 at the age of 69. He was the third generation to own and operate Barott Drilling Services.
Brad relished the good times he had with friends and family. He possessed a quick wit delivered with a twinkle in his eye. He had a gift for storytelling, probably because...
Mary P. Vashro (Mordorski)
Jan 21, 2026
Age 70, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026.
She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Thomas Vashro; parents, Leonard and Helen Mordorski; and brothers, Thomas and David Mordorski.
Mary is survived by nephew, Rick (Chris) Mordorski, special cousin, Paul (Delores) Mordorski and her lifelong friend and caregiver, Kathy Leahy.
Mary was a Holy Spirit and Derham Hall High School graduate. She...
Charles R. Nelson
Dec 31, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Nelson, age 85, of Shoreview, passed away on December 31, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Harvey & Hilda (Olson) Nelson; and sisters, Aurel Jacobson & Bonnie Lykken.
Survived by wife of 66 years, Marlys; children, Brent (Beth) Nelson & Kim (Jeff) Beecham; grandchildren, Chelsea (Dustin) Russell, Jace (Shannon) Nelson, Dane (Marlene) Beecham, Blaire Beecham; and four great grandchildren.
Chuck was...
Diane C. Gajeski
Jan 15, 2026
Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandma, G.G.
Diane Carol Gajeski, age 87 of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully January 15, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Frank John; and brother, Wayne Dahl.
Survived by her children, Gary (Linda) Gajeski, Melinda (Kevin) Marek, Bill (Betty) Gajeski, Tina (Dave) Stratton, Tammy (Kevin) Corrigan, Randy (Lisa) Gajeski, and Kris (John) Peters; brother, Ron Studier; sister, Joanne Saamonen (Gary);...
Judith Ann Ogden
Jan 3, 2026
Judith "Judy" Ann Ogden, of Maplewood, passed away on January 3, 2026.
Judy was born in St. Paul and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1964. She was known for her kindness, generosity, smile, and sense of humor. She worked for Family Wholesale Meat Co., as a school bus driver, waitress at Geno's, pull tab seller, and others.
Judy was preceded...
Donald Arthur Dibble
Dec 19, 2025
Donald Arthur Dibble, D.A.D., age 77, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2025 in Edina, MN.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 13th, 2026, at Morningside Hills United Church of Christ, 4201 Morningside Rd, Edina, MN, 55416, where Don was an active member. A visitation will start at 1:00pm, followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm.
Don is survived...
James Lowell Mansager
Jan 9, 2026
James “Jim” Lowell Mansager, age 79, of Shoreview, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Jim was born on July 28, 1946, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Bernard and Faye Mansager. He grew up in Trimont, Minnesota, where he shared his childhood with his brothers John, Richard (Dick), and Bernie (Bear), and his sisters Linda and...
William C. Loss
Dec 24, 2025
William “Bill” Charles Loss, age 72, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on December 24, 2025.
Born on October 22, 1953, Bill grew up in Roseville and graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1971. Bill was a man who truly came alive in a crowd; whether he was at a concert, a comedy club, or behind the counter of his...
Edgar "Skip" Mosby, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Age 79, of Roseville, formerly of SE Minneapolis, passed away on January 22, 2026.
Preceded in death by wife, Becky.
Survived by daughter, Kimberly (Scott) Andersen; son, Kenneth (Toni) Mosby; grandchildren, Amanda and Andrew Flatz, and Olivia and Josephine Mosby; brother Mark Mosby.
Memorial service information is pending.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
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Barbara Rosemary Dostert
Jan 18, 2026
Age 99, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Florian; and siblings, Earl Fredrickson & Allison Howard.
Survived by children, Sandra Sutter, Dana Dostert (Nancy Groves), Kathleen (Paul) Rau, Maureen Dostert, Jeanne (Terry) Grant, and Paula Dostert; and grandchildren, John Grant & Amy Grant.
Barbara was born in Minneapolis and grew up in Brook Park, MN....
Alice J. Johnson
Jan 16, 2026
Age 98; passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 16, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Gordon Johnson; grandsons, Tommy Gale Jr. and Gordy Johnson Jr.; and sister, Bette Anderson.
Survived by children, Margaret Gale, Gordon Johnson, Ellen (John) Jordan, Marianne (Larry) Rose, and Sharon Overson; and many grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 22 at 12...
James Patrick Walsh
Jan 16, 2026
James Patrick Walsh, 85, of Ely.
How is it that a city kid who got in more than his share of trouble on St. Paul’s Rice Street became a lover of wildlife, woods, and water?
Maybe it was his Irish roots. Jim Walsh was the son of immigrants who came to St. Paul from villages just a stone’s throw away from Galway...
Sheila L. Johnson
Jan 15, 2026
Sheila passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 15, 2026.
Sheila was born in Waterloo, IA on March 10, 1953, to parents Glen and Mildred Oseth.
She worked at Boston Scientific for 28 years and retired in 2018.
Sheila was a beautiful soul whose life was defined by love, kindness, and quiet strength. To know Sheila was to love her....
Thomas Hilpisch
Jan 15, 2026
Age 91 of Lake Elmo, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom grew up in the shadows of Sacred Heart Church and graduated from Cretin High School in 1952. His Catholic faith was central to his life and something he faithfully passed on to his children. A proud member of the Schoenstatt Movement for more...
Mark G. Sullivan
Jan 14, 2026
Mark, a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away surrounded by love on January 14, 2026. He lived a life defined by hard work, family, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
Mark's journey began with a unique claim to fame as a child model, most notably appearing on the box of the classic game Cooties.
He raised...
Eileen O. Wallin
Jan 14, 2026
Age 81, of Roseville, passed away on January 14, 2026.
Eileen was born on September 21, 1944, in Grey Eagle, MN to Adolph & Frances (Denne) Muellner.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ralph Muellner, Margaret Bruggenthies, Melvin Muellner, & Timothy Muellner.
Survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard; children, Allison (Brent) Slipka & Richard (Megan) Wallin, Jr.;...
Doris S. Wiehe
Jan 12, 2026
Doris “Dorie” (Stahl) Wiehe died peacefully surrounded by family, on January 12, 2026 at St Therese in Shoreview.
Born September 23, 1936 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Albert and Annie (Marchetti) Stahl. Dorie was proud of her Iron Range roots, and she carried that pride with her to Baltimore, St Paul, and Roseville. Dorie’s energetic spirit and love of life continues to...
Jewel Kay Mihm
Jan 9, 2026
Age 84, of Roseville, MN, passed away at her residence on January 9, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Mary (Castropel) Mihm of Hibbing, MN and her brother, Curtis Mihm of Winona, MN.
She is survived by her brother, Douglas Mihm of Eveleth, MN.
A service for family members will be held later this year in Hibbing, MN.
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LaVerne T. Rehbein
Jan 7, 2026
Age 90. Passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 7, 2025.
LaVerne was born in Centerville, MN on November 20, 1935 to parents Chauncey and Violet Barett.
She worked at Honeywell for 32 years and retired in 1992. After her retirement from Honeywell, she later went on to work at Festival Foods in Lexington for 21 years until December...
Darlene E. Phillippi
Jan 7, 2026
(née Wagenknecht)
Originally of Farmington
Age 85, of St. Paul, passed away January 7, 2026.
Preceded in death by grandson, Paul Bradish; sister, Karen Christiansen; sister-in-law, Lois McDonough; and several dear friends.
Survived by husband of 58 years, Jerry; children, Kevin (Eva) and Cheryl; grandchildren, Bobby, Jason, and Jeremy; many great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry (Naomi) Wagenknecht; sister-in-law, Jean (John) Liebgott; other family and friends.
Dar will...
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