OBITUARIES

Michael P. Keller

Michael P. Keller

Feb 2, 2026

Age 75, of Little Canada, MN & Bonita Springs, FL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 2, 2026.

Preceded in death by daughter, Michelle Keller; parents, Max & Lucy (Kiley) Keller; and son-in-law, Mike Nemetz.

Survived by wife of 49 years, Kathy; daughters, Adrianne Nemetz, Danielle (Josh) Neuman; grandchildren, Kalle, Tyler, Riley; and siblings, John Keller, Jim Keller &...

Dennis J. Patsy

Dennis J. Patsy

Feb 21, 2026

Dennis peacefully passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 75 with his children at his bedside.

Dennis John Patsy was born on January 13, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Emil and Delores Patsy. He left behind a legacy of hard work and love for his family, and a kindness that will be remembered by all who knew...

Keith Allen Hansen

Keith Allen Hansen

Feb 23, 2026

Keith A. Hansen, age 74, of south Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026.

Preceded in death by wife, Debra (née Anderson); parents, Robert and Mary Hansen; and brother, Bob.

Survived by sons, Noel (Colleen) and Joseph (Chinda); grandsons, Nathan and Nicholas; and best friend, Ray Flynn.

40+ year employee of St. Mary's/Fairview Hospital.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March...

Karen R. Manly

Karen R. Manly

Jan 24, 2026

Karen Reneé Manly (Jaworski), age 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with liver disease on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Karen was born to Ronald “Joseph” and Elaine (Fulwiler) Jaworski in St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1974 and was united in marriage to William “Bill” Manly in 1986....

Sandra A. Poirier (Ashton)

Sandra A. Poirier (Ashton)

Feb 24, 2026

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister & Friend

Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away on February 24, 2026.

Preceded in death by husband, Greg; an infant son; and grandson, Mitch.

Survived by children, Tracy Poirier, Keri (Eric) Vennemann; grandchildren, Andrew, Aliyah, Alanna & Arianna Vennemann, Justin & Nathyn Poirier and their mother, Deanna; 4 great grandsons; siblings, Darlene, Diane, Daniel Jr., Dolly,...

Charles E. Huettl

Charles E. Huettl

Feb 27, 2026

Charles Edward Huettl, age 83, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Charles was born on October 6, 1942 to Charles P. and Caroline Esther (Johnson) Huettl. He graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1960. Retired from the construction industry in 2007, at which time he took up the game of golf and a Lifetime...

James Patrick Walsh

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...

William C. Loss

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...

James Lowell Mansager

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...

Ronald Mathew Evens

Ronald Mathew Evens

Feb 26, 2026

Age 77 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.

Preceded in death by his wife, Deborah; and parents, Leonard & Virginia (Walsh) Evens.

Survived by children, Tim (Nikki) Evens & Michelle (Erin) Runk; grandchildren, Brandie, Corben, Thomas, Alice; great grandson, Elijah; and sisters, Linda & Kim.

Ron loved to hunt, fish, and continued to show enthusiasm for trains after a career...

Ann Marie Ficcadenti

Ann Marie Ficcadenti

Feb 20, 2026

Ann Marie Ficcadenti (Doyle) passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 20, 2026.

Ann was born on August 4, 1935, to Mary and Joseph Doyle. She lived a life centered on faith, family, and unconditional love. Her angelic nature endeared her to her cherished children and to anyone who knew her. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Can Ba Nguyen

Can Ba Nguyen

Feb 19, 2026

NGUYEN BA CAN

Disciple who took refuge in Buddhism; Dharma name: DUC TAM NIEM

1935-2026

Born in Chuong My, Ha Dong, now part of Hanoi, Vietnam. Upon reaching adulthood, he bid farewell to his mother and siblings to join his father in the South to establish a career. He entered the military, starting at the Dong De military training center; his ambition spanned...

Eva F. Ethen

Eva F. Ethen

Feb 17, 2026

Eva F. Ethen peacefully passed away on February 17, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Eva was born May 6, 1922 in St Cloud, Minnesota to Louis and Frances (Huschle) Sand. She married Maurice E. Ethen on August 3, 1943 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St Cloud. After serving during World War II, Maurice and Eva settled in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. In...

David D. Hults, Sr.

David D. Hults, Sr.

Feb 16, 2026

David Hults Sr., a prolific storyteller, a man who met life with unwavering determination, and who found joy in lifting up everyone around him, passed away peacefully on February 16, surrounded by his family. He was 83.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ethel Darlene (Manthey); his children, Dave Jr. (Cathy) and Danielle (Bob) Sanborn; grandchildren, Hailey,...

Tinh Thi Le

Tinh Thi Le

Feb 16, 2026

Le Thi Tinh, age 94, of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 16, 2026.

She was born in 1933 in Hai Phong, Vietnam. In 1954, she and her husband, Ton Van Nguyen, migrated to South Vietnam, where they raised their family, In 1993, she immigrated to the United States and made Minnesota her home.

Her beloved husband preceded...

Joan Ann Ethen Hines

Joan Ann Ethen Hines

Feb 14, 2026

Joan Ethen Hines (1950- 2026)

For a woman who often ran late, she left the world too early at her home in Woodbury, MN, in the presence of her family on February 14, 2026. Joan was a fighter, a voracious reader, a formidable game player, a generous gift giver, an instinctive cook, and a builder of communities and family. She rejoiced...

Ileane L. Ramlow

Ileane L. Ramlow

Feb 14, 2026

Ileane L. Ramlow, age 88 of St. Paul, passed away February 14, 2026.

Preceded in death by her husband, Harvey.

Survived by sons, David (Nancy), Steven (Sue), and Thomas; grandchildren, Katie, Zachary, Trevor, Ben, Brianna, and Tyler (Rachael); great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Eladio, Colette, Eloise, Alexander and Forrest.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, February 23 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St....

Allen J. Shepherd

Allen J. Shepherd

Feb 13, 2026

Allen J. Shepherd, age 64 of St. Paul, passed away February 13, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Shepherd and Beverly Hoff; and nephew, Rob Shepherd.

Allen is survived by his siblings, Suzy (Jim) Olson, Angela (Glen) Senske, and Brad; significant other, Carmen Ewing; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Allen is pending and will...

Ann White Eagle

Ann White Eagle

Feb 13, 2026

Ann B. White Eagle was born on April 16, 1962 and started her journey on February 13, 2026. 

Ann was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Shirley Heyer; and her grandmother, Mary Frejlach.

She is survived by her husband, Maurice; dog, Sadie; brothers, Jon (Carrie), Peter, Brad, and Nick (Amy); many nieces and nephews; and great nephews, Joey and Auggie.

A...

Edward J. Sypniewski, Jr.

Edward J. Sypniewski, Jr.

Feb 13, 2026

Edward J. Sypniewski Jr. age 77, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, after a battle with cancer.

On Friday the 13th in November of 1969, Edward, “Eddie", "Big Ed” Sypniewski had a brain aneurysm. He was only 21 years old. He told people that when it happened, he woke up a different person and had to relearn...