OBITUARIES
Michael J. Boespflug
Jun 12, 2025
Michael J. “Mickey” Boespflug, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away June 12, 2025, after a long, hard, and bravely fought battle with multiple illnesses.
Mickey was born September 12, 1944 in Elgin, ND to Michael and Leona Boespflug. He was the eldest of seven children and was raised in a loving family in New England, ND,...
Marlys M. Truitt
Jun 12, 2025
Marlys passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at the age of 89.
She is preceded in death by brother, Jim; and niece, Chrissy Tschida.
She is survived by loving and devoted nieces, Connie (Rob) McKee, Jody (Greg) McElroy, Karen (Tom) Crawford; nephew-in-law, Frank Tschida; as well as sister-in-law, Janet Truitt.
She was a proud great-aunt of Josh, Ally (Abe), Chad, Dani, Nicki,...
Lydia Wanjiku Poor (Kega)
Jun 11, 2025
Age 58, of Minneapolis, passed away on June 11, 2025, after a short illness.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 18, at New Life Presbyterian Church, 965 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville.
To honor Lydia's legacy, in lieu of flowers, please direct memorial donations toward the continuation of her impactful charity work in Kenya.
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Lorraine M. Johnson (Ross)
Jun 8, 2025
Age 86, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on June 8, 2025 at New Perspectives of Columbia Heights.
Preceded in death by husband, Donald A. Johnson; parents, Lester & Violet (Tomlinson) Ross; sister, Betty Lou Burlum; and brother, Larry Ross.
Survived by children, Dixie Ross (Johnny Herman), Gust (Stephanie) Johnson, Donna Johnson (Dave Leonard); grandchildren, Christina Johnson, Aubrey...
Thomas Gust Miller
Jun 6, 2025
Age 82, of Shoreview, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Gust & Angeline (Stathas) Miller.
Survived by daughter, Janine Taft; sisters, Elaine (Bob) Allen, Connie (Bruce) Shalles and Chrissy (Al) Serafini.
Tom was a graduate of Murray High School (Class of 1961). He loved cars & motorcycles and was a longtime member of MSRA. He could be...
Louise E. Nieters
Jun 6, 2025
Age 97, of Maplewood, passed away on June 6, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Albert; and sister, Fran Ahrens.
Survived by children, Terri (Tom) Zappa, Tom (Lisa Turnquist), Bob (Emily), Kathy, Dave (Kit); grandchildren, Kristin (Jeff Turek) Zappa, Beth (Mitch) Kockler, Tony Zappa, James (Jordan) Knight-Zappa, Paul (Lauren) Zappa, Liz (Alex) Torres, Mary Nieters, Austin Nieters, Josh Nieters; and great grandchildren...
Barbara J. Heckel (Skoog)
Jun 1, 2025
Age 90, of Circle Pines.
Passed away on June 1, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Gerry; and mother, June Skoog.
Survived by children, Sheila, Kris, Kevin, Lisa (Mark) Brunette, and Kirk; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, June 14 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Visitation from 10-11 AM Saturday. Interment Roselawn Cemetery.
In...
Ronald D. Herrmann
Jun 1, 2025
The Lord called Ronald home after a courageous battle with cancer and other issues, at the age of 88, on June 1, 2025.
He is survived by his sister, Eleanor Deery; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edmund J. and Emelia Herrmann; brothers, Robert and Edmund R. Herrmann; sisters, Dolores Muellner, Frances Herrmann, Lucille Herrmann,...
Edward Walter Achterling
May 26, 2025
Age 76, of St. Paul, passed away on May 26, 2025.
Preceded in death by brother, Dennis Coleman.
Survived by son, Chris Brown; brother, Bruce (Kim) Achterling; and sister-in-law, Alice Coleman.
Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 am Thursday, June 5 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd. B followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am.
Interment with full military...
Shirley J. Carlton
May 25, 2025
Matriarch Of Our Family
Shirley J. Carlton (née Fisher), age 94 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Preceded in death by husband, Everett W.; and special needs daughter, Karen, who she took care of for more than four decades, thereby setting an example of love and compassion for the entire family.
Survived...
George A. Bruzek
May 24, 2025
George A. "Bud" Bruzek of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Bud served in the United States Navy from February 14, 1952, to his honorable discharge on February 3, 1956.
Bud worked as a boiler operator and also for the railroad maintaining and fixing rail cars. He later worked as a tow truck driver....
JoAnn M. Paquette
May 24, 2025
Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
Passed away May 24, 2025 at the age of 95.
Preceded in death by husband, Roy; son, Craig; daughter, Laurie; and granddaughter, Stephanie.
Survived by children, Lynne, Brent, Mark, and Lisa; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, May 30 at Roselawn Cemetery Chapel, 803 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville. Visitation at Roselawn Chapel from 10-11 AM Friday. Interment...
Sandra S. Ducharme (Schultz)
May 22, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Schultz Ducharme, age 73 of Little Canada, MN, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2025, while traveling with friends in Austria—living life to the fullest, just as she always had.
Sandy was born on April 20, 1952, to Harold and Daisy Schultz and raised on a dairy and livestock farm near Long Prairie, MN. She graduated from Long Prairie...
Deanna Lynn Dibble West
May 22, 2025
Deanna Lynn Dibble West, of Robbinsdale, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2025, at the age of 51. Fondly known as “Soup” by her family, she was born on January 12, 1974, in Rome, Italy. Incredibly kindhearted, generous, and loving, Deanna made friends (with people and dogs) everywhere she went. She devoted her life in service to others, most recently...
Paul N. Dahl
May 21, 2025
Paul Norvin Dahl went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2025 at the age of 87.
Paul was born on July 6, 1937 to Norvin and Alice Dahl in LaCrosse, WI. His parents moved to St. Paul, MN in 1943, where they raised Paul and his 12 siblings.
Paul married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Crum, on November 1, 1958....
Janice R. Graczyk
May 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness and full hearts that we share the passing of Janice Rose Graczyk, who left us peacefully in the early morning hours of May 21, 2025.
Born on February 16, 1941, in Foley, Minnesota, to David and Minnie Strzyzewski, Jan’s life was a remarkable journey marked by devotion- to family, to faith, and most enduringly, to love.
At...
James Thomas Borgestad
May 19, 2025
Age 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on May 19, 2025.
Jim was born to Matt and Ann Borgestad, and raised on St. Paul’s Rice Street. From 1960-68, he attended St. John’s Prep and University, in Collegeville, MN, where he captained the hockey and tennis teams. Thereafter “Herr B” taught German in Montgomery, MN. A Fulbright Scholar, Jim went...
Clayton Edward Ellingson
May 18, 2025
Age 82, of Champlin, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Edward & RoseAlma (Gervais) Ellingson; and siblings, Patsy Swedlund, Janice Ellingson, Christine Ellingson & Mylan Ellingson.
Survived by children, Kenneth Ellingson & Shelley (Matt) Gibbons and their mother, Margaret Ellingson; grandchildren, Ryan Ellingson, Matthew (Nicole) Gibbons, Lindsay (Tony) Mauren, & Mitchell Gibbons (Pilar Varela); great-granddaughter, Ila...
Daniel S. Nelson
May 16, 2025
Age 47, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2025.
Preceded in death by mother, Claire Heinonen; grandparents, Harold & Joyce Nelson, Tom & Marian Carlyon, LeRoy & Florence Blomster, and Ernest & Alice Heinonen; and aunts, Leta Hohn and Barbara Heinonen.
Survived by parents, Steve & Debbie Nelson, and Jerry Heinonen; siblings, Michael (Ammie) Nelson, Drew (Lisa) Heinonen, Christopher...
Phyllis S. Flanagan
May 15, 2025
Age 86 of Lino Lakes, passed away on May 15, 2025.
Preceded in death by brother, Martin Bistram.
Survived by husband, Bill; daughter, Gina Frey; son, Dan (Shari); grandchildren, Tony Tourville, Billy (Rachel), Daniel, and Kadie; great-granddaughters, Carter Tourville and Seeley Flanagan; and sister, Janice Volk.
Visitation 11 AM – 1 PM Wednesday, May 21 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Drive....
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