OBITUARIES
Timothy J. Ross
Apr 6, 2026
Tim Ross passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2026, the day after Easter, following a fun‑filled holiday spent with his family. He was surrounded by love until his final moments. While his passing leaves a profound void, we take comfort in knowing he was called home to reunite with the family and friends who preceded him.
Tim was...
Joan R. Sheptak
Apr 4, 2026
Joan R. Sheptak, age 91, of Little Canada, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. Joan lived a life marked by kindness, steadiness, and quiet resilience. She was proud of her 30‑plus‑year career with Dayton Hudson, where she watched the transition from Dayton’s to Marshall Field’s, and finally to Macy’s — a journey she spoke of often and with great...
Cheryl Maxine Briggs
Apr 9, 2026
Cheryl Maxine Briggs (Hvinden) passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, after a long battle with dementia.Through her journey, she remained pleasant but eager to be on the move. She never stopped, loving a cold glass of milk and kept her sweet tooth to the end. Hot fudge sundaes and Golden Oreo pudding were always her favorites.In the end, it...
Steven Johnson Reed
Mar 27, 2026
Steven (Steve) Johnson Reed, 64, of Lino Lakes, passed away on March 27th, 2026.
Steve will be remembered for his humor, his big heart, and the deep love he had for his family. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who showed up in ways both big and small.
He shared a long and loving partnership with his wife,...
Juan Q. Quitevis
Apr 6, 2026
Juan Quentin Quitevis, known affectionately to all as "Nito," passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. He was 89 years old.
A man of dedication, and deep community commitment, Nito leaves behind a legacy defined by his passion for sports, his service to his country and community, and his profound love for his family.
Nito graduated from St. Paul Central High School...
Meridith Eileen Glass
Mar 29, 2026
Meridith Eileen Glass, born on September 9th, 1992, died after a valiant battle with stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma, an extremely rare and aggressive cancer.
Meridith grew up in Roseville, Minnesota. A true child of the 90’s, she had a self-described idyllic childhood. Meridith was the child who built a fort in her room to voraciously devour her favorite books and stayed up...
Akimi Oyanagi
Feb 27, 2026
Age 101, died peacefully of natural causes on February 27, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband Kenji; daughter Lynn; brother John; and sisters, Misawo and Sierra.
Survived by son Steve (Carol); and extended family.
Born in Fresno, California she came out of the internment camps of World War II to go to college at Hamline University where she met her husband Kenji Oyanagi....
Gertrude E. Ungar
Mar 11, 2026
Gertrude E. Ungar age 98 of Roseville, was born May 21, 1927 and passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Ernest N.; son, Ronald; siblings, John Andert, Martha Weinzetl and Rose Tschida.
Survived by son, Bob (Libby); grandchildren, Chriss (Rick) Boertje and Cooper Finseth; great grandchildren, Ryan Finseth, Aubrey (Kyle) Sieberg and Ethan (Anne) Boertje; and great-great...
Cheryl Ann Hogoboom
Mar 1, 2026
Cheryl Ann Hogoboom passed away on March 1, 2026 at the age of 78. Leaving behind a legacy of faith, love and devotion to her family and friends.
She was born on January 12, 1948 in Wykoff, MN to Norm and Noreen Hampel. She then moved to White Bear Lake, MN and then proceeded to make her roots in Circle Pines,...
Clare Collette Wethern
Feb 4, 2026
Age 68, of St. Paul, passed away on February 4, 2026.
Preceded in death by her parents, Francis "Frank" & Lois (Faust) Wethern; and siblings, Francis Wethern, Thomas Wethern, Bernard Wethern and Terri Finn.
Survived by siblings, Mary (Bill) Moeller, Philip Wethern, Marge Wethern, Anita (Tony) Deutsch, John (Amy) Wethern, and Lorraine Wethern.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 29, 2026...
Genevieve Ann Netterlund
Feb 10, 2026
Genevieve Ann Netterlund passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Genevieve was born at home on August 4, 1931, and raised in Karlstad, MN, where she was the youngest child and only daughter of Anders Frederick (Fred) Johnson and Gunhild Frederika Peterson.
She moved to St. Paul, MN in 1950 to attend Mounds Midway School of Nursing. She graduated in 1953 and...
Harvey A. Boomer III
Mar 5, 2026
Harvey Boomer passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. He was born in Little Falls, MN on August 20, 1944, grew up in the Lake Johanna neighborhood, and graduated from Mounds View High School where he played hockey. After attending St. Cloud State University, he worked most of his career at Twin City Hardware.
Harvey is preceded in death by his...
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
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...
Gerald D. Sanft
Apr 4, 2026
Gerald D. "Jerry" Sanft was taken home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of April 4, 2026, just four days shy of his 90th birthday.
He is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Marilyn Rose Sanft; his daughter, Julie (Jeff) Banning; son, James (Janell) Sanft; daughter, Kathy (Robb) Gilman; son, Keith (Julie) Rose;...
Patricia L. Long
Mar 31, 2026
Our determined Mother, Patricia, “Patty” Long, died on her 92nd birthday, March 31, 2026 after a well fought battle against the expiration date of her manufacturer’s parts warranty.
She raised three children, Mike, Pam (Don) and Dan (Karlen), in a modest home where you always had to be home at 5:00 for dinner and being late was not tolerated. She took...
Amie D. Thomas
Mar 30, 2026
Age 91, of St. Paul, called to her everlasting home with the Lord on March 30, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Affer Thomas, Sr.; sons, James E. Crenshaw and Michael R. Thomas; stepsons, Affer Thomas, Jr. and Samell Thomas; grandson, André Crenshaw; great-grandsons, Davondre Crenshaw-Fields, Michael Tutt, Jr., and James Weldon, Jr.; and sister, Bettie Lewis.
Survived by daughters, Sheila Crenshaw,...
Micheale Ann Currier
Mar 30, 2026
Micheale Ann Currier (nee Hogle) was born March 23, 1946 to David and Arbutus Hogle of Rochester, MN, and passed away March 30, 2026 at the age of 80.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, marrying her high school sweetheart Tom and eventually making their home in St. Paul, Chel worked for St. Paul Parks & Recreation and St. Paul Public Schools...
Jennifer Ann Anderson
Mar 25, 2026
Jennifer Ann Anderson, age 67, of Shoreview, passed away on March 25, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in October 1958, grew up in Roseville, MN, and graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1976. Jenny worked at Deluxe Corporation for 40 years until she retired.
Jenny is survived by her loving husband, Bruce; children, Zach and Tessa;...
Mary Ellen Mattice
Mar 21, 2026
Mary Ellen Mattice passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of deep faith, love, and devotion to her family and friends.
She was born on August 25, 1941, in Benson, Minnesota to William and Gladys Boutain. On September 16, 1961, Mary Ellen married Milt Mattice at St. Malachy’s Church in Clontarf, Minnesota....



