OBITUARIES

La Donna F. Cavalier

La Donna F. Cavalier

Sep 19, 2026

La Donna "Donna" Fay Cavalier (née Zahnow), 91, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Luverne; parents, William and Helen.

She is survived by her children, Deborah, Norma (Kevin), Kurt (Sue), Janice, Barbara, Roger (Renee), Duane (Cindy), and LeAnn...

William "Bill" Atkins

William "Bill" Atkins

Sep 25, 2026

Age 90, of Arden Hills, passed away on September 25, 2026.

Preceded in death by wife, Meg; daughter, Martha Atkins-Sakry; and sister, Lois Madsen. 

Survived by daughters, Nettie (Paul) Doeden and Leah (Brian) Seim; son-in-law, Joe Sakry; grandchildren, Natasha, Kara, Sabrina, Tony, Hawken, Mary, Erin, Liz, and Spencer; great-grandchild, Aurora; sister, Mary Logan; and other family & friends. 

Bill loved the outdoors and...

Darlene (Sautbine-Altman) Erickson

Darlene (Sautbine-Altman) Erickson

Sep 13, 2026

Darlene (Sautbine-Altman) Erickson, lovingly known as "Granny," age 90 of Roseville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Granny was born on July 30, 1936, to Marshall and Alice Sautbine in Pine River, Minnesota. She was the fourth oldest of ten children, although she was always sure to remind everyone that she was the...

Robert C. Bacon

Robert C. Bacon

Sep 15, 2026

Robert “Bob”, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, following a heartbreaking struggle with dementia.

Bob grew up in Lexington, Minnesota and graduated from Marshall High School. Bob started his career at McQuay, later moved onto Onan, and finally ended up working as a data analyst for Target before being transferred to IBM to finish out his career.

Bob brought...

Dale Alan Vannurden

Dale Alan Vannurden

Sep 23, 2026

Dale Vannurden, age 68, of Lexington, MN passed away on September 23, 2026, following a summer battling multiple medical issues.

Dale graduated from Centennial High School in 1976, followed by 3 years in the Army and one year in the National Guard. Dale’s business was tile setting and home remodeling. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed the outdoors hunting and...

Edward Szulim

Edward Szulim

Sep 14, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle, Edward Szulim on September 14th, 2026.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Jozef and Elzbieta Szulim; and brother, John Szulim.

He is survived by his children, April Szulim (Cullen), Eddie Szulim (Becky); and their mother, Carol Szulim; grandchildren, Emery Crawford Szulim, Taylor...

Lis Tove Jorgensen

Lis Tove Jorgensen

Sep 22, 2026

Age 99, of Minneapolis. Passed away September 22, 2026

Survived by children, Karen Jorgensen Royce (Phil Royce), Susan Nielsen (Alan) and Hans Jorgensen (Anna Duus); grandchildren, Will and Lisa Nielsen (Ryan Hammer); Kira and Leif Jorgensen Duus (Marissa Wolff). 

Preceded in death by Iver, her husband of 70 years. 

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lis was an elder child who loved to read and...

Michael H. Wallraff

Michael H. Wallraff

Aug 3, 2026

Michael Wallraff passed away on August 3, 2026 after a courageous and difficult battle with depression and other mental illnesses. He is now at peace and free from pain. Michael will be remembered for his quiet strength and adventurous spirit. Michael’s true passions were wrestling and rock climbing. Some of his happiest memories were made when he drove his van...

Laura N. Peterson

Laura N. Peterson

Sep 7, 2026

Laura Nicole Peterson, age 40, passed away on September 7, 2026, leaving behind a love and presence that can never truly be replaced.

She had just turned 40, but in those 40 years, she gave so much of herself to the people she loved. She was one of the kindest and purest souls you could ever have the privilege of knowing....

Barbara Jean Watne

Barbara Jean Watne

Sep 22, 2026

Barbara Jean Watne, age 83, of Roseville, Minnesota, died September 22, 2026. 

She was born November 4, 1942, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Wesley Glen and Lois Laverne Kathleen McFarlane. She graduated from Little Falls (Minnesota) High School in 1961 and Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in 1965. On June 11, 1966, she was united in marriage to Joel Andrew Watne in...

Dolores J. Kulaszewicz

Dolores J. Kulaszewicz

Sep 20, 2026

Dolores Josephine Kulaszewicz, age 91, of North Branch, formerly of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 20, 2026.

Dolores was born in Marshall County, MN on November 14, 1934, to parents Frank and Marie Gajeski. She lived her entire life in Minnesota with her parents, sister, and six brothers. Dolores married the love of her life, Richard...

Mark Joseph O'Brien

Mark Joseph O'Brien

Sep 10, 2026

Age 67, of Lino Lakes, formerly of Roseville. 

Passed away on September 10, 2026 after a brief illness.

Mark is survived by his wife, Leanne O'Brien; daughter, Shannon O'Brien; and siblings, Tom O'Brien, Jim O'Brien, Mary Johnson, and Patty Dillner.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene & Jane O'Brien; son, James "Jimmy" O'Brien; and sister, Linda O'Brien.

Mark loved his dogs, fishing and...

Noel Hoilien

Noel Hoilien

Sep 10, 2026

Noel Hoilien died on September 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family. He was 50 years old.

He loved Jesus. He loved his family. And he loved others more than himself.

Noel was a man of extraordinary gifts. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota with bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and he earned his PhD in electrical engineering...

Robin William Prigge

Robin William Prigge

Sep 7, 2026

Age 86, of Breezy Point, formerly of Maplewood, passed away at home on September 7, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Emma Prigge. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathleen; children, Chris (Tammy), Scott (Bobbi), Tim, and Julie (Ray) Robinson; grandchildren, Travis (Samantha), Rebecca (Jared) Pilet, Seth (Maille), Ryne (Austin) Kallberg, Seann,...

Christopher F. Peterka

Christopher F. Peterka

Sep 5, 2026

Age 58, of Eagan, MN, passed away on September 5, 2026.

Chris is preceded in death by his father, Francis; and his grandparents. 

Survived by mother, Kathy; siblings, Beverly, Robert, and Theresa (Mark) Peterson; and nephews, C.J. "Charlie" and Ryan Peterson. 

Chris was a fan of science fiction, WWE, and music. He had a love of trivia, books, movies and socializing with family...

Bonita A. Simmons

Bonita A. Simmons

Sep 5, 2026

Bonita A. Simmons (née Keran)

Our beloved mom, grandma, and great-grandma passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the age of 92.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard; and siblings, Jean Carlson, Mary Lou Rotter, and Bill Keran.

She is survived by her children, Sue (Gar) Johnson, Bill (Maureen), Mike (Carrie), Sandy (Mark) Rufener, and Patti (Jim) Stairs;...

Duane K. Rortvedt

Duane K. Rortvedt

Sep 4, 2026

Age 94 of Maplewood, passed away on September 4, 2026. 

Preceded in death by wife, Peggy. 

Survived by daughter, Mary (Tim) Rettner; son, David Rortvedt; grandson, Jacob Rettner; and sisters, Joyce Kline and Karen Koch. 

Memorial service 11:00 AM Monday, September 21 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St @ County Rd B with visitation from 10-11 AM. Interment Roselawn Cemetery.

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Gordon W. Vincent

Gordon W. Vincent

Sep 3, 2026

Age 65 of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 3, 2026.

Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Kitty; father-in-law, Owen Rohr.

Survived by wife, Robin; son, Tony (Kristina); daughter, Rachel Vincent; grandchildren, Dakota and Kyle; sisters, Barbara Lauber and Sandra Nelson; and brother, Billy Vincent.

Memorial service at 12 Noon on Thursday, September 10 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes,...

Vernon F. Reinert

Vernon F. Reinert

Aug 29, 2026

Vernon "Vern" was born in Pine Grove, WI on a farm outside of Green Bay, WI. He attended High School in Bowler, Wi but in his senior year his family moved to Gresham, Wi where he met the love of his life, Donna.

Donna and Vern were eventually married, but before that he was called to serve. He worked on a...

Rita Mae Peterson

Rita Mae Peterson

Aug 29, 2026

Age 89 of Centerville, passed away surrounded by family on August 29, 2026. 

Preceded in death by husband, Richard; son, Richard Jr.; and brothers, James & Charles Deibler. 

Survived by children, Robyn Dempsey, Randy (Virgie), Ron (Patty), Russ (Laura), Robert (Jan), Ray (Sandy), Roger (Louisa), Ryan, and Richelle (Mark) Bronson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Charlotte Gaida; and nephew, Brad Deibler. 

Mass of...