OBITUARIES
Daniel Patrick Gibbons
Jan 6, 2026
Age 74, of North Oaks, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, after a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Danny Pat grew up in Como Park with his seven siblings and many cousins. He joined the Army after high school, serving in Germany for many years, where he immersed himself in the German culture and language. He married and welcomed his...
Virginia D. Seaborg
Jan 1, 2026
Virginia Darlene Seaborg, age 90 of Oakdale, passed away at the Maplewood Good Samaritan Center on January 1, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; her grandson, Jake McKenzie, and her brothers, Ken and Chuck Anderson.
Virginia was born in the Town of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin in 1935 to Clifton and Lillian Anderson. The family eventually moved to St....
Roger J. Seaborg
Dec 21, 2025
Roger John Seaborg, age 90 of Oakdale, passed away at home on December 21, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jake McKenzie; and brother, Ron Seaborg.
Roger was born in St Paul, Minnesota in 1935 to Harry and Margaret Seaborg. After graduating from Murray High School he worked at the First National Bank in St Paul, where he met...
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...
Helen T. Longen
Jan 3, 2026
Survived by children, Peggy Carter, JoAnn Romano, James Jr. (Sandie Albarella), and Michael (Susan); 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 42 great-great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by husband, James Sr.; daughter, Judy Symons; grandson, Bill Carter; and sons-in-law, Roger Carter and Dan Romano.
Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, January 13 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St., Roseville, MN 55113. Visitation from...
Bonnie Ellen Pojar
Dec 31, 2025
Bonnie E. Pojar (née Lange) passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte Lange.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, John "Jack"; her daughter, Janine (Sean Mullen); her sons, Jay and Jon (Sara); grandchildren, Lauren, Jack, and Shane; and many other family and friends.
Bonnie will be remembered for her kindness...
Lois Rae Lang
Jan 5, 2026
Lois Rae Lang (née Ascheman) Age 75, of St. Paul passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Lois was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Ascheman (née Hermes); her father, John Raymond Ascheman; beloved husband, Kenneth M. Lang; and sister-in-law, Darlene Ascheman.
She is survived by her three children, Michael (Gwen) Lang,...
Gary Donaldson
Dec 27, 2025
Loving husband, dad, grandpa, and brother
Gary L. Donaldson, 65, of Circle Pines, MN passed away December 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Moments Hospice of Golden Valley, MN.
Gary (aka Gar Bear) was born July 15, 1960 in Fargo, ND to Leo A. and Mary R. (Newton) Donaldson. Gary was raised in Fargo,...
Eldon L. Frisk
Dec 25, 2025
Eldon, age 89, of Lexington, MN passed away on December 25, 2025, following a courageous struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruth (Alexanderson) Frisk, and brothers, LeRoy Frisk and Bernard Frisk.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joan; children David (Julie) Frisk, Daniel (Tosha) Frisk, Kelli (Tim) Peterson, and Debbie...
Lynn Oyanagi
Dec 13, 2025
Lynn passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2025 at the age of 70.
She is survived by her mother, Akimi and brother Steve (Carol).
She is preceded in death by her father, Kenji.
Lynn worked for most of her career as an accountant for the same company under many names (including Western Life, Fortis, and finally Assurant) due to various acquisitions and mergers. She...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Herman H. Zuettel
Jan 5, 2026
Herman “Sonny” Zuettel, age 85 of Roseville, Minnesota and Baldwin, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026.
He was a truck driver for Admiral Merchants Trucking and loved driving semi-trucks. He enjoyed listening to his favorite trucker songs while on the road on his 8-track player. He left trucking to become a vegetable farmer following in his parent’s footsteps. He...
Brian Paul Kysylyczyn
Jan 2, 2026
Age 67, of Little Canada, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Peter & Marie (Tophen) Kysylyczyn; and brother, Paul.
Survived by daughters, Megan & Shannon; brothers, William (Linda), David (Bette), Scott; and nieces & nephews.
Brian was born & raised in St. Paul. He grew up in the Como area and graduated from Washington High School. Throughout...
Betty Lou Droel
Dec 29, 2025
Betty Lou Weiland was born March 1, 1930 in Minneapolis to Henry and Rosalyn (Rowland) Weiland. She passed away December 29, 2025 at her home in Mounds View.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; sister and brothers-in-law, Ruth (Vernon Swanson) and (Ken Kitto); brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold (Anita) Weiland and Richard (Verlaine) Weiland; nephew, Clayton Swanson; Roy’s son, Darrel...
Emil G. Kucera
Dec 27, 2025
Emil Kucera passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was 87 years old.
Emil is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Angeline ("Angie"); his cherished daughters and sons-in-law, Susan & Mike Schulz and Christine & Mark Kalla; his beloved grandchildren, Sydney & Nolan Potts and Olivia Kalla; and his...
Judith A. Lindberg (Jamiolkowski)
Dec 27, 2025
Age 75, of Princeton, formerly of Maplewood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Viola (Perzichilli) Jamiolkowski and grandson, Cameron Bartone.
Survived by husband of 50 years, Ken; children, Gina, Tammy (Jon), Ken Jr. (Amy), April (Brandon); 13 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and sister, Terri Swanson.
Judy grew up in North...



