OBITUARIES
Mary Ann Larsen
Apr 25, 2026
Mary Ann (Klein) Larsen, age 99, of Circle Pines.
Survived by her children, Sandra Leonard, Lee Larsen Jr., Pamela (Timothy) Roach, and Candice (Kenneth) McHale; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen (Wally) Wickard; and sister-in-law, Judith Klein.
Preceded in death by her husband, Lee Robert Larsen; parents, Frank and Mary Klein; brothers, Frank Klein and Jude "Skip" Klein; and sisters, Grace Gamauf...
Kari J. Foley
Apr 27, 2026
Kari passed away in the hospital on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the age of 64 years and 7 months. Kari was born in Duluth MN on September 27, 1961 to Barbara and Kenneth Littler. She had one sister and one brother.
Kari is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Littler; sister, Karla Holmstrom; brother, Kevin Littler; grandmother, Olive Littler;...
Rev. Dr. Robert A. Holst
May 12, 2026
Robert A. Holst of St. Paul, age 89, passed away on May 12, 2026.
Bob was born in Austin, Minnesota on October 1, 1936 to Art and Lucinda Holst. He attended Concordia High School and Junior College in St. Paul, and went on to graduate from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.
He married Lynne Grabowski on August 13, 1960 in Brownsdale, Minnesota....
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...
Chueng Wa Lo
May 8, 2026
Dear Mother,You left us with endless love, and the emptiness in our hearts can never truly be filled. Thank you for dedicating your entire life to caring tirelessly for this family. Your kind face, gentle voice, and loving teachings will forever remain engraved in our hearts. May you now rest peacefully in the embrace of the Lord.Your passing has brought...
David A. Shores
May 4, 2026
David was born in Towanda, Pennsylvania to Walter and Ethel Shores. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Towanda High School in 1958. He earned a Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD in metallurgy and material science from Penn State University, then continued his postdoctoral studies at Ohio State. David worked at GE in Schenectady, NY for twelve years...
Shannon M. Kramlinger
May 6, 2026
Shannon Mary Kramlinger (Gibbons), age 78 of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, on May 6, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Shannon was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Thomas Kramlinger; son, Thomas “Tommy”; parents, Thomas and Rose Gibbons; and siblings, Rosemary Larson, Sr. Kathleen Gibbons OSF, Maryanne Gibbons,...
Larry L. Hobbs
May 12, 2026
Born to Jerry and Lucile Hobbs, Larry Hobbs passed into eternal life May 12, 2026. He grew up in Winchester, Indiana and entered the Navy at the age of seventeen. He was proud of his three years of Navy service and grateful to have, while he was there, met the love of his life, Julia, and enthusiastically converted to Catholicism....
Dorothy D. Hiel (Stoehr)
May 11, 2026
A woman whose listening ears, gentle words, and caring heart were felt by many.
Age 94, of Roseville, Minnesota passed away on May 11, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Donald G. Hiel and daughter, Rhonda Sue Hiel.
Survived by children, Roger Hiel, Rodney (Thusuong) Hiel, and Grace Hiel; grandchildren, Greg (Amber), Rachel, Kelly (Joel), Eric (Jaycee), Philana, Jessica (Landon), and Samantha; six...
Steven Grant Fritts
Jan 17, 2026
Steven Fritts passed away January 17, 2026, from a combination of health ailments.
Steve was born May 18, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had a brilliant mind, an insatiable scientific curiosity and found great joy in his fascination of many things. Steve had multiple degrees after having studied medicine, geology, and chemistry.
In his younger years Steve was active, staying fit with...
George H. Krienke
May 6, 2026
George liked to live larger than life and was always looking forward to the next social event. He had no intention of ever passing away but much to his and his family’s chagrin, he did just that on May 6, 2026. There will never be another George Krienke and his family and friends miss him already.
Born in a house in...
Elaine C. Franta
May 7, 2026
Elaine Clare Franta, age 97 of Harris MN, passed away on May 7, 2026 after suffering a stroke on May 1.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank John Franta; her sons, Fred, James, and Scott; her son-in-law, Peter Pream; parents, George and Catherine (Mersch) Strafelda; and her brothers, Roy, Thomas, and David.
Elaine is survived by her daughters, Julie...
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...
Kenneth E. Newton
May 4, 2026
Kenneth E. Newton passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the age of 91.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary; children, Carla (Bradley) Anderson, Bob, Dennis, Julie (Eric) Skogrand, Jim (Molly) and Lisa (Mark) Bianchi; and grandchildren, Nathan, Jared, Will, Anna, Sam, Maggie, Abby, and Max.
Ken was dedicated to his family, a hard-working provider, and...
Sharon L. Busse
May 4, 2026
Sharon Lee Busse (Jacobson) passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026 at the age of 82.
She had a love for gardening, playing cards with family and friends, and always made sure everyone was well fed.
Sharon is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth "Buster" Busse; and parents, Melvin and Florence Jacobson.
She is survived by sister, Sandra Busse;...
Joetta Frances Harrington (Kilroy)
May 3, 2026
Age 87, of St. Paul, passed away on May 3, 2026.
Preceded in death by her son, Steven Harrington; parents, Joseph & Mary Ellen (Augustine) Kilroy; and sisters, Jane Bement, Mary Ellen Wheeler & Dona Dunn.
Survived by husband of 63 years, Kent "Lefty"; children, Michael (Shelley) Harrington, Kelly (Brian) Johnson, and Nancy Harrington (Brian Sugrue); seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister,...
John J. Juen
May 2, 2026
"J.J.", age 88, of St. Paul, passed away on May 2, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Mary (Peters) Juen; and brothers, George, Frank & Joseph Juen.
Survived by wife, Sharon; children, Susan, Jeffrey, and Dennis; grandchildren, Isabella, Elias, and Giavella; great-grandchildren, Wesley and Penelope; and many nieces & nephews.
Visitation 9:30 - 10:30 am Tuesday, May 12 at the Church...
Ann Marie McCarthy
May 1, 2026
Ann "Annie" McCarthy, age 57 of Maple Grove, MN, passed away on May 1st, 2026.
Annie was born on September 26th, 1968 in St. Louis Park, MN to Barbara and Blaine Borchers. She attended St. Catherine University for her B.A. and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota for her M.A. in Psychology. She ran her own recruitment firm and worked as an...
Christopher M. Seydel
May 1, 2026
Age 60, of Circle Pines, passed away on May 1, 2026.
Preceded in death by sister, Dawn Elizabeth Peichel; and brothers, Douglas Hardee and Justin Hardee.
Survived by daughter, Madison Singh; parents, Audrey and Birgir Hardee; brother, Keith (Melissa) Seydel; sister-in-law, Chhorika Hardee; best friend, Ronnie (Amy) Bloom; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A special thank you to Dale and Jan...
Thomas James Wood
Apr 30, 2026
Age 67, of St. Paul, passed away surrounded by his family on April 30, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Barbara; brother, Bill; and sisters, Nancy Crudo, Mary Jelinek & Patty Lenczuk.
Survived by wife, Janette; children, Tommy & Cheryl; brothers, Bob, David (Mickey), and Ron (Donna); brother-in-law, Jeff Jelinek; and many other relatives & friends.
Private services and interment at...
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