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Patricia Mary Monk

Patricia Mary Monk

Apr 24, 2024

Age 71, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, Carl F. Monk (1966) and Mary H. (Boyd) Monk (2023); brother, Robert C. Monk (2020); sister, Nancy J. Weihrauch (2016); and niece, Cathy Boyd (2023).Survived by siblings, Donna Boyd, Richard (Rattana) Monks, David Monk, Daniel (Wonsen) Chang; and many nieces & nephews.Graveside service 1:00...

Rose M. Kaufman

Rose M. Kaufman

Apr 24, 2024

Rose M. Kaufman, age 91 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024.Rose was born July 7th, 1932, in Dickinson North Dakota as Rose Marie Diebel. She was the 3rd oldest of the 12 children born to Anton and Otillia Diebel. Along with those 11 siblings she was raised with 4 adopted cousins.

She met and married the love of...

Thomas A. Novotny

Thomas A. Novotny

Apr 22, 2024

Tom was born October 14, 1936 and died April 22, 2024 at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie & Pauline (Janicki) Novotny; and his sister & brother-in-law, Gloria (Novotny) & Edmund Fuller.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Menshek) Novotny; his 3 sons, Mark (Billie Kathryn Frogner), Michael (Laura Kadlac) &...

Barbara Anne Mickelson

Barbara Anne Mickelson

Apr 20, 2024

Passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at the age of 87. 

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, C.J. Mickelson. 

Survived by daughters, Mary (Don) Curtis, Pat (Tim) French, Jackie Austin, Nancy (Jim) Frazer; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Adrienne Klingl, brother-in-law, Dennis (Sandy) Mickelson, sister-in-law, Delores (Denis) Madden; other family and friends.

Barb graduated from St. Margaret’s Academy...

Robert E. Holtz

Robert E. Holtz

Apr 20, 2024

Robert "Bob" Earl Holtz, age 91, died on Saturday April 20th, 2024, in St. Paul, MN after suffering a stroke. He was preceded in death by Lois, his wife of 68 years, and is survived by their children, Debra, Joel, Timothy (Gladys), Michael (Katie) and Jon (Ning Ning) and many other relatives.

Bob was the fourth grandchild of 51 of Otto and...

David J. Fox

David J. Fox

Apr 17, 2024

Age 82 of Falcon Heights/St. Paul, passed away on April 17, 2024.  

Preceded in death by parents, August and Helen; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and John Millett.  

Survived by beloved niece, Monica Millett.  

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Tuesday, April 23 at the Church of St. Agnes, 548 Lafond Ave., St. Paul.  Visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 am Tuesday...

Mary E. Troyer

Mary E. Troyer

Apr 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Troyer, a cherished wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, and spectacular friend. Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 12, 2024.

Mary's life was a testament to love, laughter, and boundless generosity. She was born to spread joy and kindness wherever she went, leaving an indelible mark on the...

Rodney Jay Patrin

Rodney Jay Patrin

Apr 12, 2024

Age 74, of Princeton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 12, 2024.

Preceded in death by wife, Deborah; children, Emily, Jeffery, Steven; and parents, Donald & Carol.

Survived by children, Derek (Jane), Randal (Joanna), Noah, MaryAlice, Tony (Alli); daughter-in-law, Megan; grandchildren, Courtney, Kaitlyn, Bryant, Shelby, Audrey, Kagan, Kassidy, Phoenix, Lukas, Caleb, EstherLee, Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Starlette, Kage, Riot, Titan, Indigo, Aspen,...

Agnes Ann Gerlach

Agnes Ann Gerlach

Apr 12, 2024

"Babe", age 98, of St. Paul, passed away on April 12, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, George & Cecilia Gerlach; and sister, Cecilia "Girlie" Gerlach.Survived by cousins, Ann Schmidt, Bill (Gloria) Winkel, Sr. Therese Marie Merth, George Merth, Elizabeth Winkel; and many other loving cousins.Babe worked for Briggs & Morgan for over 40 years. She loved golf and family get-togethers...

William W. Appleby

William W. Appleby

Apr 9, 2024

Age 64 of Maplewood, passed away on April 9, 2024.

Preceded in death by loving wife, Barbara; and father, John.

Survived by mother, Lee Mottl; brother, David; other family and friends.

Memorial visitation 2-4 PM Sunday, April 28 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St.

Bill worked at Xcel Energy for over 30 years.  He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, and a friend who...

Elizabeth A. Doucette

Elizabeth A. Doucette

Apr 9, 2024

Elizabeth “Beth” A. (Engstrom) Doucette, 86, of Fridley, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born on February 21, 1938, in Duluth, MN.Beth graduated from Proctor High School in 1956.  She married Burton Doucette in 1959, and lived in Minnesota, Alaska, and North Dakota.  Most of her last 30 years were spent in Lino Lakes, MN.  She retired from State...

John Arthur Bartz

John Arthur Bartz

Apr 9, 2024

Age 89 of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. 

Preceded in death by parents, Frank N. Bartz and Esther M. Bartz (Cardle). 

Survived by life companion/partner of 25+ years, Eunice Hadlich; son, Terry and daughters, Dani (Mark) Bigelbach and Cindy Bartz; grandchildren, Logen, Riley, Brandon (Ryann) and Zach. 

John was a proud alumnus of Washington High School, Hamline University, University...

Joseph Donald Ernster, Jr.

Joseph Donald Ernster, Jr.

Apr 8, 2024

Joseph Donald Ernster, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a prolonged battle with heart disease. Joe was born January 3, 1947 in St. Paul. Joe attended Cretin High School and the University of St. Thomas, where he graduated with a business degree in 1969. Joe was married to Kathleen Stewart, June 6th, 1970. Together they raised 2 children, Melissa...

Lola Kaye Simons

Lola Kaye Simons

Apr 7, 2024

Age 78, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer on April 7, 2024.Preceded in death by son, Luke; parents, Lawrence & Lucille Anderson; brother, Loren Anderson; and sister-in-law, Jeanne Woeltge.Survived by husband, Raymond; daughter, Bethany (Jeremy) Griffnow; grandson, Max Griffnow; sisters, Barbara Brown, Marlys (Daryl) Viland;...

Andrew Costilla Gonzales

Andrew Costilla Gonzales

Apr 7, 2024

Andrew passed away on April 7, 2024 at age 65.In 1973 he moved from Castroville, Texas to Minnesota where he raised his two sons. Andrew was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and brother. He will be greatly missed.He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Elida Gonzales; brother, Xavier Gonzales; sister, Elvira Miranda; nephew, Juan Gonzales III; and great-nephew,...

Roger D. Gearhart

Roger D. Gearhart

Apr 7, 2024

Passed away at his home in Red Wing on April 7, 2024 at the age of 89.   

Survived by his wife, Norma; sons, Dann (Cindy), Dean (Deanne), and David; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. 

A casual get-together of family and friends will be held from 10 AM – 12 PM Tuesday, April 16 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St....

George B. Hartung

George B. Hartung

Apr 6, 2024

George was born June 20, 1951 in Madison, WI to George and Thelma (nee Boyd) Hartung and passed away on April 6, 2024 in Maplewood, MN at the age of 72.  

Survived by life partner of 33 years and recent wife, Jamey Walker; step-son, Damian (Andrea) Walker, step-daughter, Heather (Tom) Thomson; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathy Pringle and...

Virginia A. Blase

Virginia A. Blase

Apr 5, 2024

Virginia “Ginny” Blase (née Schwartz) was born on April 7, 1946, and passed away on April 5, 2024, after a struggle with cancer.

Preceded in death by her husband, Lester.

Survived by her son, Tim (Susan); a devoted and loving grandmother to Coley and Sully; sisters, Joan Laszlo, Mary Jo (Rich) Cisneros, Barbara (Fidel) Dickson, Lisa (Bruce Fuller) Schwartz; brother, Frank (Evangeline)...

Jane Berg

Jane Berg

Apr 1, 2024

Jane Beatrice (McDuffee) Berg, passed from this world on April 1, 2024.Jane was born in Milford, MA on August 24, 1931 to Ellis and Frances (Vellucci) McDuffee.Jane was an avid reader, traveler, pianist, bowler, and bridge player. She loved spending time with family and entertaining friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Berg; sister, Nancy Hammond, and nephew,...

Joan M. Gross

Joan M. Gross

Apr 1, 2024

Joan M. Gross, age 93, of St. Paul, passed away April 1, 2024.Preceded in death by son, Mark.Survived by husband, Erven; sons, Roger, Robert (Kim) and Thomas (Pam); grandchildren, Becca (Carl) Dale, Josh, Shelbee, and Mazze.Funeral service 10:30 AM Friday, April 5 at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2330 N. Dale St., Roseville. Visitation at the church from 9:30 - 10:30...

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