OBITUARIES
Verlaine V. Weiland
Jul 24, 2025
Age 81 of Coon Rapids, passed away on July 24, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Rich; parents, Carl "Gust" and Edith Anderson; son-in-law, Jeff Phippen.
Survived by daughter, Sheralyn (Philip) Shadle; son, Steve (Marci); grandchildren, Danielle (Killian) Reed, Nicole, & Casey Shadle, Shalana & Krista Weiland; sister-in-law, Betty Droel; nephews, Loren Carlson (Missy), Gary (Chris) Carlson; and many friends.
Funeral service 11:00...
Owen T. Rohr
Jul 23, 2025
Owen passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 87.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Rohr; son, Richard Rohr; parents, George and Dorothy Rohr; and brothers, Clayton and Kenneth Rohr.
He is survived by his children, Robin (Gordon) Vincent, Sandra Rohr, and Mark Rohr; grandchildren, Tony (Kristina) Vincent, Rachel Vincent, Jack Rohr, and Jenna Rohr; and...
Betty Jean Wingate
Jul 22, 2025
Betty Jean (Lewallen) Wingate, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in St. Paul, Minnesota, just two months shy of her 101st birthday.
Betty was born to William and Winnifred Lewallen on September 25, 1924, in Hannibal, Missouri. She was the youngest of eight children.
Betty married LaVerne (Bud) Wingate in 1948 and they were blessed with three children, Sharon, John, and...
William F. Luedtke
Jul 18, 2025
Age 74 of Roseville, passed away on July 18, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Lois Luedtke.
Survived by siblings, Cindy Mooney (Bill Wrostad), Don (Terrie), Julie (Jim) Brodtmann, and Joe (Romelle), and their families.
Memorial visitation from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday, July 24 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N Dale St at County Road B.
Special thanks to the...
June Ruth Roberts (Alich)
Jul 18, 2025
Age 70, of Little Canada, passed away on July 18, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Rudy Alich & May (Delno) Geiger.
Survived by husband of 46 years, Wayne Roberts; children, David Roberts & Lisa (Brian) Thompson; grandchildren, Addison June, Evan Wayne, Lily May, Caleb Gene, Payton Jane; siblings, Jan (Curt) Olejniczak, Jackie Alich, John (Kay) Alich; and many nieces & nephews.
June...
John Clifford Novotny
Jul 17, 2025
John C. Novotny age 73, of Roseville, passed away on July 17, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Lucille; and brother, Joe.
Survived by his loving wife, Laurie; sons, Brian (Jamie) Novotny, and Joel Novotny (Lynn Johnson); grandchildren, Ryan (Jade) Novotny, Tyler Novotny (Teagan Green), Austin Novotny, Cami and Kayla Johnson; and great-granddaughter, Viviann Novotny.
Celebration of Life...
Eugene "Gene" Markowski
Jul 17, 2025
Age 84, of Maplewood, passed away on July 17, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Stanley & Rose Markowski; sisters, Elaine Langiewicz, Virginia Langiewicz, Dorothy Ranallo, and Marion Burnzynski; brothers, Stanley Markowski, Jr. and Francis Markowski; and his beloved Akita, Baron.
Gene was a proud father, grandfather, and dedicated business owner of First Landmark Builders for 31 years. He loved traveling, especially...
Kenneth W. Uthe
Jul 16, 2025
Born April 15, 1929, in Bird Island Mn. He passed away on July 16, 2025.
Kenny was a Korean War Navy veteran. He married LaVonne Lauer in 1950 while still serving in the Navy. Shortly after service they moved to Circle Pines and remained there for the duration of their life, seventy plus years.
During their lifetime Ken’s profession was a milkman...
Michael Mace Thomas
Jul 13, 2025
Michael Mace Thomas, age 48, of Roseville, MN, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest, after performing in Mary Poppins, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. His obituary picture was taken just two days prior, in character, and we think it deeply reflects his whimsical spirit.
He is survived by wife, Elizabeth Doherty Thomas; children William and Livia Thomas; parents, Jeffrey and Dorothy...
Donna J. Leverty
Jul 13, 2025
Age 96, of White Bear Lake.
Preceded in death by husband Walter "Peanut".
Mother of Betsy, Jeannie Kelly (Mick), Jackie Golden (Tom), and Jodi Struss (Gordy). Grandmother of Brett (Christina), Krystal (Shane), Megan (Dave), Cody (Lyric), Hanna (Austin), and Logan. Great-Grandmother of Shelby, Ryder, Wyatt, Anna, Leighton, Allie, and Lennon.
She lived her life to the fullest. She loved her family, the casino,...
David R. Vinz
Jul 11, 2025
May 6, 1942 (Spencer, SD) - July 11, 2025 (St. Paul, MN)
David, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. He left our earthly presence and went to rest in Jesus.
Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Freda (née Meueler); loving step-mother, Lucile Vinz; brothers, Virgil, Henry Jr., James, Warren, and Duane; and sisters, Vivian, Virginia, Juanita, Charlotte,...
Robert W. Luedke
Jul 9, 2025
Robert W. "Bob" Luedke, age 82 of Shoreview, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy.
He is survived by his sons, Greg (Kris) and William; daughter, Pam; grandchildren, Sabrena, Jordon, Joel and Jessica (Chad) Costello; great-grandchildren, Layla and Benson; sister, Barb Bronk; and brother, Bill (Judy) Luedke.
Bob loved his time at Mission Lake...
Gerald M. Boldt
Jul 7, 2025
Jerry Boldt, age 92 of Roseville, MN, very lovingly missed and remembered by family and friends, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 7, 2025.
Preceded in death by his first wife of 31 years, Lois (Kubesh); his parents, Henry and Jean Boldt, and two sisters, Marilyn Idle and Lois Hollenbach.
Survived by wife of 36 years, Diane; son,...
Erich G. Tessman
Jul 7, 2025
Erich G. Tessman, age 60 of Cottage Grove, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on July 7, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Lee Elm; and brother-in-law, Mike Miller.
Erich is survived by his wife of 35 years, MaryAnn; children, Nick (Megan) Tessman and Erica (Drew) Senarighi; 3 grandchildren, Emerson, Blake, and Easton; parents Jerry and Gail Tessman;...
Keith E. Hanson
Jul 5, 2025
Keith Elliot Hanson, born 1/26/1944 passed away at his home in Shoreview, Minnesota on July 5th, 2025. He was 81. Keith had been living with deteriorating health for some time.
He was preceded in death by his partner, Richard Borland; parents, Lyle and Merlyn; sister, Mary; and brother, David. He is survived by his brother, Wayne (Myra); sister- in-law, Mariette; nephews,...
Jerry W. Potts
Jul 4, 2025
Age 75 of East Bethel, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 4, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Nancy; parents, Alvin and Charlotte; and siblings, Jim, Duane, Betty, Greg, Bob, Debrah Wold, and Richard.
Survived by children, Tim (Melynda Nourse), Aimee (Chris) Nielsen, Nathan; grandchildren, Krystyna, Logan, Isaac, Jonah, Owen, Ethan; great-grandchildren, Esabella and Genesis; brother, Ron; sister-in-law, Peggy Potts;...
Martin S. King
Jul 3, 2025
Martin Scott King. Born February 28, 1962 weighing in at 9 lbs 8.5 oz.
Died July 03, 2025 during his sleep, at 63 years of age.
Martin had a thirst for knowledge from a young age and excelled throughout his academic years. A comment made by his kindergarten teacher was, "Martin likes any art work, especially coloring". Martin proved her words true...
Diana L. LaRock
Jul 3, 2025
Diana L. LaRock, age 79, of Hugo, MN, was welcomed into Heaven on July 3, 2025. A beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Friend, Diana will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cyrill and Victoria Dreawves; her sisters, Geraldine Primus and Marlene Wanner; and her brother, Francis Dreawves.
Diana is survived by her...
Eleanor S. Staler
Jul 2, 2025
Eleanor Sculti Staler, Italian Mama and beloved “Gammy/GiGi”, entered eternal life on July 2, 2025.
Survived by her seven beloved children, Ave Lachiewicz (the late Paul Lachiewicz) of Chapel Hill, NC, Joseph Staler (Joanne Staler) of Nashville, TN, Gregory Staler (Bob Copeland) of Minneapolis, MN, Jayne Thorpe of Denver, CO, Lisa Staler Gallerano of Dallas, TX, Virginia Staler Nash (Jim Nash)...
Jane T. Dagen (Holly)
Jul 1, 2025
Of Woodbury and Hanging Kettle Lake, Aitkin MN.
Our sweet Jane passed away peacefully at home after a seven-year challenge with cancer.
Preceded in death by her parents, Don and Lil Holly, who were waiting for her.
Survived by her loving husband, Jeff, who cared for her and traveled her journey with her every day until the end. Also survived by her four-legged BFF, Millie....