OBITUARIES
Stephen W. Belde
Oct 8, 2026
Age 71, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026.
Preceded in death by father, Walter, and mother, Audrey.
Survived by children, Melissa (Erik) Helberg, Brian (Sarah), and Zach (Nancy); grandchildren, Hayley, Wyatt, Stella, Jacob, Brady, and Savannah; partner of many years, Pam Fitch; siblings, Mike (Bobbie), Rick, Angie Koeck, Benny, Gina (Ken) Rakotz, Nick (Michelle), Stan (Kim), and Josie...
Laura N. Peterson
Sep 7, 2026
Laura Nicole Peterson, age 40 of Lino Lakes, passed away on September 7, 2026, leaving behind a love and presence that can never truly be replaced.
She had just turned 40, but in those 40 years, she gave so much of herself to the people she loved. She was one of the kindest and purest souls you could ever have the...
Robert W. Carter
Jul 20, 2026
Robert “Bob” Carter, CPC-A died unexpectedly in July 2026.
He is preceded in death by his beloved Sasha, Gypsy, and Emma.
Survived by his significant other and caregiver, Pat; his parents, William and Velma; and siblings, Matthew (Sarah) and their daughters, Mark (Robyn), and Winston.
Bob was a past President of the Minnesota Aquarium Society for several terms, member of the Sports Car...
Mark S. Lewis
Oct 19, 2026
Preceded in death by parents, Walt & Phyllis; and sister, Margie Ryan.
Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Kathleen (nee Dunbar); children, Melissa (Sean) Russell, Steven (Tiffany), and Laura (Andrew) Loge; grandchildren, Henry, Helen, Harriet, Hazel, Artemisia, Ingrid, and Louella; nephews, Mark and Mike Ryan; and many other family and friends.
Mark was born in New Jersey and moved to Minnesota...
Michael O'Leary
Oct 1, 2026
Michael O'Leary passed away October 1st, 2026 surrounded by family.
Michael worked for Coca Cola Co., YMCA, and the Laborers Union. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and everyone from New Perspective Care Center.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy; and siblings, Catherine and Christine.
He is survived by Robert Jr., Rebecca, Timothy, Daniel, Patrick,...
Robert M. Lyden
Oct 18, 2026
Robert “Bob” Milton Lyden, age 95, of Maplewood, passed peacefully into God’s loving hands on October 18, 2026.
Bob was born in 1931 to Frank and Martha Lyden and was raised in the Frogtown neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota. From his parents and childhood immersed in the aftermath of the Great Depression, he learned the joy of the simpler things in...
Robert E. Belland
Oct 19, 2026
Robert "Bob" Edgar Belland, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 99 ½.
Born in St. Paul on February 25, 1927, Bob was the oldest of seven children born to Edgar and Louise (Longtin) Belland. Raised in a French-Canadian family rooted in faith, patriotism, and hard work, he carried those...
Steven Duane Wertz
Oct 20, 2026
Steven D. Wertz peacefully passed away at his home on October 20, 2026. Steve was born on June 14, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He is survived by his sister, Roseann (Tim) Knutson of Campbellsville, Kentucky; two nieces, Brinda Terzich of Chanhassen, Minnesota, and Tenille Goodhue of Muskego, Wisconsin; four great-nieces and great-nephews; and eight great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Steve is preceded in...
Mary Jean L. Glende
Oct 16, 2026
Age 88, of Roseville, passed away on October 16, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Donald Glende; daughter, Christine Glende; and great-grandson, Carson Wimmer.
Survived by daughters, Laura (Gerry) Gargaro and Lisa (Michael) Gramer; grandchildren, Nicole (Kelly) Wimmer, Danielle (Tim) Gehrman, Ryan Gramer, and Mary Gramer (Kevin Craig); great-grandchildren, Josephine, Amelia, Trevor, Kelby, and Isla; nieces & nephews; and special friend, Barb...
Elvira "Vi" Buzicky (Aberle)
Oct 9, 2026
Age 99, died peacefully on October 9, 2026, at Johanna Shores in Arden Hills. She was born in Timber Lake, SD on August 21, 1927. She was one of 12 children born to Andrew & Frances (Bollinger) Aberle. She went to Mount Marty High School and College in Yankton, SD, graduating in 1943 with a B.A. in Education. She taught...
Clara Belle Jewson
Oct 8, 2026
Clara Belle Jewson, known as Clare, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born July 20, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, Clare was the daughter of Lloyd and Esther (Pegors) Reineke.
Clare lived a remarkable life defined by determination, compassion, independence, and an unwavering commitment to the people and things she believed in. Strong-willed, persistent, and seemingly...
Jacqueline Ann Brandt
Oct 7, 2026
Age 78, of Little Canada, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Jerome Rumpza & Eileen (Bigelow) Blakeborough; stepfather, Clarence Blakeborough; brothers, Jerome, Gary, & Timothy Rumpza; sister-in-law, Laurie Rumpza; nieces, Jenny McIntyre & Jamie Albertson; and nephews Tony Rumpza & Jeffery Owen.
Survived by children, Jill (Brad) Hanson, Jodi (Randy) Haram, and Marc (Sharon) Brandt; grandchildren,...
Karen A. Titrud
Oct 5, 2026
Karen Ann Titrud, age 86, of St. Anthony Park, died October 5, 2026 at home. She was born July 16, 1940, in North Branch, Minnesota, to James and Frances (Peterson) Titrud.
She earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Social Work and Sociology at Macalester College, and later, a Master’s Degree at Washington University in St. Louis. Karen was a social worker...
William "Bill" Ivory
Oct 3, 2026
William “Bill” Ivory, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle, godfather, friend, and colleague, passed away on October 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the many lives he touched throughout his remarkable life.
Bill’s kindness, generosity, and willingness to help was as quick as his smile and jovial nature. He kept his faith, family and friends...
Harold Ray Sartwell
Oct 1, 2026
Age 89 of Minneapolis; was born in Minneapolis to Raymond and Alice (Carroll) Sartwell, and passed away on October 1, 2026.
He was preceded in death by wife, Jessie; daughter, Cheryl Shupien; parents, Raymond and Alice; and sisters, Shirley and Eileen.
He is survived by children, Alan (Jennifer) Sartwell, Steven (Laurie) Sartwell, Julie (Bradley) Rapp, Timothy (Michele) Sartwell, Bradley (Stephanie) Sartwell, and...
Sandra Ann May
Sep 30, 2026
Sandra Ann May (Beckstrom), age 77, of Roseville, passed away on September 30, 2026.
Sandy was born on November 14, 1948, to Russel and Florence May. She attended Maternity of Mary School in her early school years and graduated from Anoka Ramsey High School in 1966. During those years, she met John Beckstrom, and they were married on June 20, 1970....
Dianne L. Smith
Sep 29, 2026
Dianne Louise Longyear Smith, age 83, of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away on September 29, 2026.
She was born January 13th, 1943, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan to Donald Craigie and Winifred Moran Longyear. She graduated from Colorado Women´s College in 1964. She was united in marriage to James Frederick Smith. One son, Stephen, was born to them. Two further sons, Michael and...
LeRoy Robert Metz Sr.
Sep 29, 2026
LeRoy Robert Metz Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
Born on June 24, 1948, LeRoy grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, stationed aboard the U.S.S. Manatee.
For 59 years, LeRoy shared his life with the love of his...
Marijo Schwiderski
Sep 28, 2026
Marijo “Jo” (Kneer) Schwiderski passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Jo was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 25, 1946, to George and Loretta (Notch) Kneer. She attended St. Andrew’s Grade School and graduated from St. Agnes High School. Later in life, Jo attended Rainy River College and earned her degree while raising her...
Connor Jon Kuchenmeister
Sep 27, 2026
Age 34.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Doc & Joyce Kuchenmeister and Ronald Hartmann.
Survived by mother, Paula (Mike) Rumpsa; father, Terry Kuchenmeister (Julie LaBrasseur); brother, Colton Rumpsa; grandmother, Lois Dukek; many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and his beloved dog, Bridget.
Private family service.
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