OBITUARIES

Arlys Mamie Eilts (née Ziegler)

Arlys Mamie Eilts (née Ziegler)

Dec 4, 2025

Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away on December 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Mamie (Waage) Ziegler; and siblings, Dick Ziegler, Ron Ziegler, Larry Ziegler, Aline Luckow, Clarice Wells, & Evelyn Scharn.

Survived by husband, Leonard Eilts; children, Michael (Tammi) Eilts, Diane (Donald) Schuette, Bradley (Deborah) Eilts, Dawn (Daryl) Frett, Timothy (Jane) Eilts, Beth Tretter (Jason Chmielewski), Jennifer...

Mary Jo Fitzgerald

Mary Jo Fitzgerald

Nov 28, 2025

(nee Kryzer)

Age 77 of Little Canada, passed away surrounded by family on November 28, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Betty Kryzer. 

Survived by husband of 56 years, Jack; children, Kari (Tony) Goodmanson and Scott (Gretchen); grandchildren, Ashley, Casey, & Carly Goodmanson and Jack & Lilly Fitzgerald; brother, Joe (Pam) Kryzer; sister-in-law, Lorree Wilson; other family and friends.

A memorial visitation...

Nora J. Kirby

Nora J. Kirby

Dec 2, 2025

Passed away on her 74th birthday.

Preceded in death by parents, Philip and Jeanne Winkler; and sister Jane Winkler.

Survived by loving husband of 47 years Larry; sisters, Chris (Jack) Berger & Julie Winkler; niece & nephew, Amy & Andy; and many close dear friends.

Everyone she met became a friend.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, December 11 at St. Joseph of...

Barbara Knapp

Barbara Knapp

Nov 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Brown Knapp, who left this world on November 23, 2025 at the age of 64. She was a wife and caregiver, mother, daughter, and friend whose life was marked by both deep love and difficult challenges.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Loyal and Marian Brown, she resided there through...

Barbara Jean Money

Barbara Jean Money

Dec 5, 2025

Barbara Jean Money (née Gray)

Barbara J. Money, 98, of Little Canada, MN, passed away on December 5th, 2025 at home following a short illness. She had been a resident of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living in Little Canada for the last 8 years after moving to Minnesota in August, 2017 to live near her daughter and grandchildren.

Barbara was born on August...

Jon E. Lundin

Jon E. Lundin

Nov 24, 2025

Jon Earl Lundin (85) passed away peacefully in his Hilton Head Island home on Monday evening, November 24, 2025. Jon was born in Mankato, Minnesota on June 18, 1940.

Jon graduated from Mankato High School in 1958. He attended one year at St Olaf College and was accepted at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he graduated in...

Gary K. Easter

Gary K. Easter

Nov 11, 2025

Gary Keith Easter, 86, of Shoreview, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his beloved farmhouse in Lancaster, MN, after an enjoyable afternoon of deer hunting — a pastime he cherished.

Born June 5, 1939, in St. Vincent, MN, to Herbert and Flora (Turner) Easter, Gary grew up with a love for the outdoors and a zest for...

Mary Ellen Tollefson

Mary Ellen Tollefson

Nov 26, 2025

Mary Ellen Tollefson, age 93, of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025.

Mary Ellen was born August 14, 1932, to Clifford and Margie Bakken in Springdale, WI. After her parents died, she was raised by her uncle and aunt, Julian and Marie (Bakken) Johnson.

Mary Ellen graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in WI. She married her high school...

Marcia Jean Crawford

Marcia Jean Crawford

Nov 30, 2025

Marcia Jean Crawford, age 85 of Roseville, passed away November 30, 2025.

Preceded in death by loving husband of 63 years, Michael; daughter, Lori Kulick; parents, Raymond and Madge Lindahl; brother, Gary Lindahl; and sister, Pam Lucio.

Survived by daughters, Lisa (Bob) Erickson and Lynn Crawford (Jack); grandchildren, Sharelle (Sam) Zupan and Austin Erickson; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Ryder, son-in-law, Tom Kulick; brothers...

Michelle M. Jensen

Michelle M. Jensen

Nov 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michelle Marie (Mitsch) Jensen. She passed unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 65.

Michelle grew up in St. Paul, near Como Lake. She attended St. Thomas University majoring in German and Finance. Michelle had multiple opportunities to travel and study in Germany.

Michelle had a love for...

Virginia Lee Fahey (née Abel)

Virginia Lee Fahey (née Abel)

Dec 4, 2025

Age 90, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, George D. Fahey III; parents, Richard & Muesetta (née Erding) Abel; brother, Richard Abel; and sister-in-law, Audrey McCarthy.

Survived by children, Kathy (Bob) Brinkmeyer, Michael Fahey (Sandy Stolt), Jeanne (Dan) Garry, Daniel (Holly) Fahey; grandchildren, Meghan, Erin, Colleen, Chance, Cole, Mikayla, Madelyn,...

Michael W. Maki

Michael W. Maki

Dec 1, 2025

Michael “Mike” Maki, age 64, passed away on December 1, 2025 with family by his side. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Maki. 

Survived by wife of 35 years, Cheryl Maki; children, Chad Maki (Mary), Lindsey Maki, Eric Maki (Lindsay), Brandon Maki (Brianna), Jacob Maki; and 6 grandchildren. 

Mike grew up in Virginia, MN, graduated from Roosevelt High School, attended...

Charles A. Setala

Charles A. Setala

Nov 22, 2025

Charles A. "Chal" Setala passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, November 22, at the age of 84.

Chal is preceded in death by his life partner, Jan Koerner; his parents, Muriel (née Peterson) and Arnie Setala; and his great-nephew, William. 

Chal cherished Jan deeply and considered her the love of his life. He is also remembered by members of...

Bradley J. Barott

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...

Patrick J. Buckley

Patrick J. Buckley

Nov 29, 2025

Patrick J. Buckley, age 80 of Roseville, passed away November 29, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Elizabeth; and brother, Paul.

Survived by loving wife, Betty; brother, David (Nancy) Buckley; sister-in-law, Connie Buckley; many other cherished family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, December 4 at The Church of St. Odilia, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Visitation at...

Eric W. Miesen

Eric W. Miesen

Nov 29, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother

Eric was preceded in death by parents, Adolph and Alida; and siblings, Paul, Alida, Paulie and Mark.

Survived by wife, Terry Fleischhacker, whom he loved fiercely, as well as cherished daughters, Gina (Mike Brodtmann) and Amy (Duane Peterson) and grandchildren, Kaycie, Josephine, Luke, and Emma. Also survived by brothers, Karl (Barb Hunn) and John (Julie) Miesen....

Ronald W. Hyden

Ronald W. Hyden

Nov 27, 2025

Age 92, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025.

Preceded in death by wife, Trudy (Gertrude) Hyden; son, Michael Hyden; parents Wallace & Nell Hyden; and brothers Wesley and David Hyden.

Survived by children, Cindy Bunch, Diane Hyden (Bill Schultz), and Bill (Dinah) Hyden; grandchildren, Sean Bunch (Missy Bartley), Rob (Angie) Bunch, Jessica (Shane) Delaske, Conner Hyden, Nathan Hyden, Matthew...

Donna Marie Van Gundy

Donna Marie Van Gundy

Nov 23, 2025

Donna Marie Van Gundy, age 64, passed away November 23, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was born in St Paul on July 27, 1961.

Donna had a love of crafting, especially crocheting, needlework, and a wide variety of DIY crafts. She took great pride in her talents and was always eager to share her creations with others....

Dawn C. Malvin

Dawn C. Malvin

Nov 22, 2025

Age 79 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Harley Swedell and Vivian Jydstrup; and sister, Cheryl Empey.

Survived by sons, Christopher (Kim) and Chad (Leah); grandchildren, Brandon (Jaymie) and Benjamin; great-granddaughters, Sabrina, Savannah, and Scarlett; siblings, Bruce (Diane) Swedell, Arlinda (Tim) Sindorf, and Gerold (Melanie) Swedell; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 11:00 AM...

Henry G. O'Neil

Henry G. O'Neil

Nov 22, 2025

Henry was born December 9, 1938. He grew up in Morton, MN. He loved the small town environment, being on the river or in the woods. He had many stories of friends and characters. After high school, Henry spent four years in the Navy in Alaska and California. He married Judy (née VonFeldt) on September 18, 1965. They raised wonderful...