OBITUARIES
Marilyn Rae Halverson
Jul 13, 2026
Marilyn Rae Halverson passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was 83 years old, born June 12, 1943, in Berne, MN.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; and parents, Ronald & Lula (Giesler) Bennerotte.
She is survived by her daughter, Dianna (Todd) Peters; grandson, Eddie Peters; granddaughter, Sara (Jason) Noren;...
Gordon T. Erickson
Jun 14, 2026
Gordon Erickson, age 24, of Circle Pines passed away on June 14, 2026. He was born at Unity Hospital on August 11, 2001, to his loving parents, Pamela Borgan and Thomas Erickson. He grew up surrounded by family and graduated from Irondale High School in Mounds View, Minnesota.
Gordon was a devoted Minnesota Vikings fan and looked forward to every football...
James E. Nollan
Jul 11, 2026
James Erich Nollan, age 80 of Hastings, MN, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026 after a long illness.
Preceded in death by his parents, Erich and Marcella (Wambach) Nollan; brother-in-law, William Kirscht; and nephews, James and Robert Kirscht.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Gail; children, Christopher (Sharon) Nollan and Mary (James) Beach; grandchildren, Michael (Kenzie) Nollan, Erich (Neely) Nollan,...
Bill Winkel
Jul 12, 2026
Bill Winkel, 80, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, playing his games. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Gloria Winkel; sons, Mark (Jill) and Steve (Emily) Winkel; sister, Ann Schmidt; grandchildren, Miranda, Logan, Tony, Victoria, Steph, and Lindsey, 1 great-grandchild, and 9 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and...
Sandra (Sandy) Lea Alt
Jul 13, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Lea Alt, of St. Paul, MN passed away on July 12, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Graves; and her son, Henry Larkins. Preceded in death by her son, Thomas Graves.
A celebration of life will be on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior, at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home; 2130 N...
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...
Mavis Lavon Degel
Jun 19, 2026
Mom, I wished you hadn't left but I feel your pain in missing dad and Susie. You were so loved and cherished by your family, and we all feel a tremendous loss. Your comfort, support, and guidance were truly a blessing and we thank you for all that you are to each of us. Poker games will never be the...
Wayne P. Talbot
Jul 5, 2026
Age 85, of Falcon Heights, formerly of St. Paul.
Preceded in death by parents, John & Loretta; and sister, Dinah Heneman.
Survived by loving wife, Sharon; children, Luke Talbot, Barb (Tom) Wangen, & JoAnn (Jim) Ginter; grandchildren; siblings, John (Gay) Talbot & Cindy (Steve) Carlson; and many nieces & nephews.
Private family service.
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Michelle Glendenning-Davila
Jul 3, 2026
Age 60, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026.
Survived by husband, Juan Davila, Jr.; sons, Cody Glendenning and Jeremy Davila; daughters, Juana Davila and Mila Takencareof; siblings, Scott Glendenning and Jean Moyer; ten grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many nieces & nephews.
Michelle had a great love for antiquing and her animals.
Visitation 4:00 - 7:00 pm Friday, July 10...
LuAnn M. Hanrahan
Jul 2, 2026
Age 64, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Roman & Barbara (Dingmann) Theis; sister, Judy Theis; in-laws, Wayne "Bud" & Shirley Hanrahan; and brother-in-law, Michael Vichich.
Survived by husband, Wayne; children, Bryan (Kaiti), Angela (Andrew Streich), Ann Marie, and Melissa; grandchildren, Zachary, LJ, Liam, Asher, and Mara; siblings, Rick (Connie) Theis, Stan (Mary...
Joseph M. Forney
Jun 29, 2026
Joseph M. Forney, age 47 of Duluth, formerly of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2026.
Joe is survived by his parents, Harold "Joe" and Carol Forney; sister, Emily Forney; nephew, Dominic Sutta; and grandfather, Alfred Noren.
Joe was an avid sportsman, great friend, and storyteller, whose smile and hearty laugh will be forever missed.
A Celebration of Life for Joe...
Richard M. Bangert
Jun 27, 2026
Richard "Rick" Bangert, age 75, of Circle Pines, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Rick was born on October 28, 1950, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Melvin and Peggy Bangert, who preceded him in death.
Rick proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He dedicated much of his life to serving his community, working...
Michele Y. Launderville
Jun 27, 2026
Age 71, of St. Paul, passed away on June 27, 2026.
Preceded in death by son, Kevin; and parents, George Sr. and Marlene Buechler.
Survived by husband, Danny; sons, Eric (Melissa), Mike (Nikki), and Jeffrey; grandchildren, Leo, Audrey, Mike, Wyatt, Jack, Sonali, and Keon; brother, George (Aurora) Buechler, Jr.; niece, Ann Buechler; and nephew, Joe Buechler.
A Celebration of Life will be planned at...
Chad Becker
Jun 27, 2026
Chad Becker, age 53, of Circle Pines, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2026.
Chad is survived by his daughters, Madison and Sophia; mother, Jan; brother, Adam (Amy Jo); niece, Gracie; and former wife, Amy L.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Becker.
Chad was a 1991 graduate of St. Bernard's High School.
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday,...
Patrick M. O'Day
Jun 26, 2026
Age 76 of St. Paul, passed away on June 26, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, Thomas Russell and Fern O'Day.
Survived by daughters, Kathleen (Carl) Klett and Amanda (Mike) Kroska; grandchildren, Nathan and Luke Kroska, and Karisa and Kevin Klett; sister, Rosella (Larry) Ries; former wife, MaryPat O’Day (George Rankin); other family and friends.
Patrick (“Pat”) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota,...
Jean Marie Byland
Jun 25, 2026
Age 92, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 13, 1933, and lived a life marked by love, strength, and devotion to those she held dear.Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. She found great joy...
Carol Wahl
Jun 23, 2026
Carol Wahl (born Irene Carol Diederichs) passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born in Postville, IA, she grew up in Harmony, Minnesota, graduated from Harmony High School, and continued her education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. She went on to become a teacher at Houston school district, reflecting her lifelong passion for education.
Soon after,...
Robert M. Berg
Jun 22, 2026
Age 78 of Circle Pines, passed away on June 22, 2026.
Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Robert; daughter, Heather (Drew) Berg-Patel; grandchildren, Brayden, Amara, Jameson, Anjali, and Gavin; brother, Rev. Norman Berg; sister, Marilyn (Robert) Wig; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, June 26 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Drive with visitation from 10-11...
Gerald "Jerry" Weier
Jun 20, 2026
Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away on June 20, 2026.
Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Margaret (Sieckert) Weier; great-grandson, Jeremiah; and sister, Kathleen Johnson.
Survived by wife, Lois; children, Deborah (Timothy) Kelley, Janet (Daniel) Schlosser, Sandra (Douglas) Swenson, and Robert (Pamela) Weier; grandchildren, Allison (Casey), Alan, Jennifer (Nicholas), John (Andrea), Nicole (Jeff), Luc (Aisling), Nathan, Natalie, and Calvin;...
Rae Carol Connolly
Jun 19, 2026
Rae Carol Connolly (Nordquist) passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Lakeville, Minnesota.
She will be remembered for her love of family, dedication to her church, and caring service to others.
Rae Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Audrey Nordquist; father- and mother-in-law, Thomas and Jean Connolly; sister-in-law, Jane Connolly; nieces, Anna Taylor and Jennifer Connolly; and...



