OBITUARIES

Agnes M. Bruski

Agnes M. Bruski

Mar 2, 2026

Agnes M. "Aggie" Bruski (née Warner), age 91, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026 in Roseville.

Aggie was born November 17, 1934 in St. Augusta, Minnesota, the youngest of twelve children. She carried the values of that upbringing throughout her life: humility, resilience, thrift, and a steady, practical way of caring for the people she loved.

She...

Saron Simera Bekabil

Saron Simera Bekabil

Mar 5, 2026

Age 23, of Maplewood, passed away on March 5, 2026.

Preceded in death by grandfather, Dersonigne Aboye.

Survived by parents, Bekabil Tolassa & Hayme Mekuria; and brother, Jeremiah Bekabil.

Saron Bekabil, gifted with compassion, brilliance, and purpose, was born on January 9, 2003, in Los Angeles, California. Though, she was raised in Maplewood, Minnesota. From a young age, Saron showed a deep commitment...

Charles E. Huettl

Charles E. Huettl

Feb 27, 2026

Charles Edward Huettl, age 83, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Charles was born on October 6, 1942 to Charles P. and Caroline Esther (Johnson) Huettl. He graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1960. Retired from the construction industry in 2007, at which time he took up the game of golf and a Lifetime...

Owen Matthew Straumann

Owen Matthew Straumann

Mar 8, 2026

Age 49, of Roseville, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2026.

Preceded in death by father, Francis Allie Straumann.

Survived by mother, Janet Straumann; sisters, Deborah Grotjahn & Alison (Michael) McQuade; and many nieces, great nieces & great nephews.

Owen was a private man with a big heart and would do anything for his family. He will be greatly missed.

Memorial visitation 4:00 -...

Dorothy Marie McHugh

Dorothy Marie McHugh

Mar 8, 2026

Age 96 of Circle Pines, passed away on March 8, 2026.

Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; son, Steven; granddaughter, Nichol Gilgenbach.

Survived by daughters, Gail (Ed) Kristyniak, Judy Truc, Nancy (Dick) Menne, Diane (Mike) Blanck; 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Dorothy enjoyed golf, softball and volleyball. She loved her yard, gardens, and especially watching her grandchildren in hockey....

James Patrick Walsh

James Patrick Walsh

Jan 16, 2026

James Patrick Walsh, 85, of Ely.

How is it that a city kid who got in more than his share of trouble on St. Paul’s Rice Street became a lover of wildlife, woods, and water?

Maybe it was his Irish roots. Jim Walsh was the son of immigrants who came to St. Paul from villages just a stone’s throw away from Galway...

Henrietta M. Sandbothe

Henrietta M. Sandbothe

Mar 6, 2026

Age 88, of Circle Pines, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2026.

Born September 25, 1937 to Alfons and Adella Stracke in Persia, IA. United in marriage to Donald Sandbothe on February 27, 1960.

Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Kenneth, Marvin and Eldon; husband Donald; and infant daughter Theresa.

Survived by children, Donald (Tammy) of Grand Forks, ND;...

Robert Rychlicki

Robert Rychlicki

Feb 22, 2026

Robert “Bob” Rychlicki, of Virginia Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at age 66, after a short battle with cancer. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 5, 1959, to Robert and Shirley Rychlicki. Bob was the eldest of eight children.

Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley; an infant brother; and his brother, David.

Survived by...

Jon T. Nelson

Jon T. Nelson

Mar 6, 2026

Age 71, Roseville MN.

Preceded in death by parents, Duane and Corinne Nelson.

Survived by daughter Alicia Krieger (Bill); grandkids, Toby, Lydia, Annah (Paul) and Jenna (Nate); and siblings, Nancy Imbrone (Larry Wamstad), Scott Nelson (LeAnn) and Dan Nelson.

Jon grew up in New Brighton MN and graduated from Mounds View High School. Jon later worked as a painter at North Star Auto...

Clare Collette Wethern

Clare Collette Wethern

Feb 4, 2026

Age 68, of St. Paul, passed away on February 4, 2026.

Preceded in death by her parents, Francis "Frank" & Lois (Faust) Wethern; and siblings, Francis Wethern, Thomas Wethern, Bernard Wethern and Terri Finn.

Survived by siblings, Mary (Bill) Moeller, Philip Wethern, Marge Wethern, Anita (Tony) Deutsch, John (Amy) Wethern, and Lorraine Wethern.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 29, 2026...

Harvey A. Boomer III

Harvey A. Boomer III

Mar 5, 2026

Harvey Boomer passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. He was born in Little Falls, MN on August 20, 1944, grew up in the Lake Johanna neighborhood, and graduated from Mounds View High School where he played hockey. After attending St. Cloud State University, he worked most of his career at Twin City Hardware. 

Harvey is preceded in death by his...

William C. Loss

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...

James Lowell Mansager

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...

Justin Lee Keough

Justin Lee Keough

Feb 28, 2026

Justin Lee Keough, surrounded by the love of his family, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Woodbury, Minnesota. He had fought a long, valiant battle with cancer, and his hospital room was a revolving door of family and friends. Because of Justin’s personality and his tendency to absolutely, never give up, for more than two years he transparently shared...

Kenneth Wesley Albrecht

Kenneth Wesley Albrecht

Feb 28, 2026

Kenneth Wesley Albrecht, age 86, passed away February 28, 2026, at his home with family by his side. Celebration of Ken's life will be held at a later date. 

Full obituary to come. 

Ruth L. Weyandt

Ruth L. Weyandt

Feb 27, 2026

Ruth Lillian (Welsch) Weyandt was born December 10th, 1926 and died February 27th, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Weyandt Sr.; sisters, Edith, Marie, Kaddy Lorraine and Margie; brothers, Bruts (Henry), Wally, James and Ron.

She is survived by her children, Mary Beth (Edward) Mielech, Tom (Diane) Weyandt, Joan Weyandt (John Gustafson), and Jerry (Michele) Weyandt; along with...

Ronald Mathew Evens

Ronald Mathew Evens

Feb 26, 2026

Age 77 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.

Preceded in death by his wife, Deborah; and parents, Leonard & Virginia (Walsh) Evens.

Survived by children, Tim (Nikki) Evens & Michelle (Erin) Runk; grandchildren, Brandie, Corben, Thomas, and Alice; great-grandson, Elijah; and sisters, Linda & Kim.

Ron loved to hunt and fish, and continued to show enthusiasm for trains after a...

Sandra A. Poirier (Ashton)

Sandra A. Poirier (Ashton)

Feb 24, 2026

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister & Friend

Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away on February 24, 2026.

Preceded in death by husband, Greg; an infant son; and grandson, Mitch.

Survived by children, Tracy Poirier and Keri (Eric) Vennemann; grandchildren, Andrew, Aliyah, Alanna & Arianna Vennemann, and Justin & Nathyn Poirier and their mother, Deanna; four great-grandsons; siblings, Darlene, Diane, Daniel Jr.,...

Keith Allen Hansen

Keith Allen Hansen

Feb 23, 2026

Keith A. Hansen, age 74, of south Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026.

Preceded in death by wife, Debra (née Anderson); parents, Robert and Mary Hansen; and brother, Bob.

Survived by sons, Noel (Colleen) and Joseph (Chinda); grandsons, Nathan and Nicholas; and best friend, Ray Flynn.

40+ year employee of St. Mary's/Fairview Hospital.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March...

Dennis J. Patsy

Dennis J. Patsy

Feb 21, 2026

Dennis peacefully passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 75 with his children at his bedside.

Dennis John Patsy was born on January 13, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Emil and Delores Patsy. He left behind a legacy of hard work and love for his family, and a kindness that will be remembered by all who knew...