OBITUARIES

Lynn Marie Sager

Lynn Marie Sager

Jun 29, 2025

Age 63 of St Paul MN died 6/29/25, surrounded by the love of her family. She passed away at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home after a brief battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Lynn is survived by her children, Francis Sager (Adrian) and Henry Sager; father, Thomas Sager (Mary); brother, Tom Sager (Angela); sister, Cathy Sager (Jack Patton); sister, Angela Jacobs;...

Dorothy Ann Ernster

Dorothy Ann Ernster

Jun 29, 2025

Age 90 of Roseville, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 29, 2025.

Survived by loving husband of 72 years, Ed; children, Steve (Lisle), Pattie, Pamela (Kelly) Conlin, and Jim (Annette); many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; and sisters, Sandy Arneson and Kathleen Mantaj.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 8 at The Church of St. Louis King of France, 506 Cedar...

Linda L. Petri

Linda L. Petri

Jun 29, 2025

Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025.

Linda was born on June 25, 1947 in St. Paul, MN to Ardyce Molitor and Frank Van Horn.  She was the eldest of 4 children, twin sister Mary (who passed shortly after birth), sister, Judy, and brother, Steve. Linda grew up in St. Paul, MN and attended Johnson High...

Joseph R. Joa

Joseph R. Joa

Jun 28, 2025

Joe left his own way on June 28, 2025. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Patty. 

He is survived by his siblings, John, James, and Jaime (Aaron) Joa-Suer; nieces, Lacie, Taylor, Jesse, Mikayla, and Chelsea; nephews, Greg and Jeff; and many dear friends. He will be missed by many.

A Celebration of Life will begin at 4:00 PM on...

Warren M. Loveridge

Warren M. Loveridge

Jun 28, 2025

Age 95, of St. Paul, passed away on June 28, 2025.

Preceded in death by infant daughter, Elizabeth; parents, George & Mayme; and siblings, Gerayne, George, Jr., Charleen, Darrell & Harry. 

Survived by wife of 71 years, Betty; daughters, Gwendolyn (Bruce), Catherine, Kimberley (Kit), Valerie (Elroy); grandchildren, Lindsay (Josh), Ashley, Sam; and great-grandchildren, Evelyn & Levi. 

Visitation 10:30 - 11:30 am Monday, July...

Patricia Reopelle

Patricia Reopelle

Jun 27, 2025

Patricia Reopelle, age 73, of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully in her home on June 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.Born on April 5, 1952, to Joe and Judy Oberg, Patricia lived a life defined by strength, courage, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to her family. On December 12, 1970, she married the love of her...

Bruce A. Brisbois

Bruce A. Brisbois

Jun 27, 2025

Age 81, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Alphonse & Gladys (Havlish) Brisbois; and sister, Barbara Thomas.

Private interment at Elmhurst Cemetery.

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Colleen Michele Lavalle

Colleen Michele Lavalle

Jun 25, 2025

Lifelong St. Paulite and Frogtowner.

Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Jeanne; nephew and godson, Josh Lavalle; and brother-in-law, John Paulson. 

Survived by sister, Theresa Paulson; brothers, Craig (Laura), Al (Therese), Marty (Luanne), and Brian; nieces and nephews, Monique, Anthony, Nick, Matt, Alex, Tom, Cassie, Maddy, Jeanna, and Rochelle (godchild); great-nieces-and-nephews, Faith, Mason, Isaiah, James; many friends and relatives. 

Mass of...

David William Bain

David William Bain

Jun 23, 2025

Memorial Service 11 AM Friday, July 25 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1 Shepherd Court, Circle Pines. Visitation 10-11 AM Friday at the church.

Virginia June Perman (Awe)

Virginia June Perman (Awe)

Jun 23, 2025

Age 98, Virginia "Ginny" (Awe) Perman died June 23, 2025 in Roseville, MN.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she was born in Owen, Wisconsin, on June 14, 1927. She graduated from Owen-Withee High School in 1945, and married Victor Perman in Greenwood, Wisconsin, on June 10, 1950.

Married for 61 years, she was preceded in death by her husband, Victor, daughter,...

Doris J. Ruby

Doris J. Ruby

Jun 22, 2025

Age 98; died on June 22, 2025. 

Doris lived in Fargo, ND with her husband Kenneth from 1959 to 2012. She then moved to Shoreview, MN to be near her girls. 

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; her siblings; and son-in-law, Michael Gaydos. 

Survived by daughters, Janis Pyle and Martha Gaydos; grandchildren, Andrew Pyle, Kathryn (Andrew) Mickelson; Kevin (Erin) Gaydos; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Lucy...

Calvin E. Rolstad

Calvin E. Rolstad

Jun 21, 2025

Calvin Ernest Rolstad, 99, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2025. Born on April 18, 1926 in Granite Falls, MN to Norwegian immigrant parents. He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Eileen and son Arne; his parents John Rolstad and Randi (Aspen) Rolstad; brothers Bill, Clifford, Oscar, Robert, Stanley;...

Margaret M. Enhelder

Margaret M. Enhelder

Jun 20, 2025

Margaret "Marge" Enhelder, age 87 of Little Canada, passed away June 20, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Steven.

She is survived by her daughter, Marie (John); son, Steve (Shelly); grandchildren, Janelle (Andy) Carter, Lee, Bailey (Billy Wilebski), Alan, and Devan (Calvin) O'Keefe; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Ella Stinson; brother, Richard (Laura) Smith; nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, June 26 at...

Keith J. Bougie

Keith J. Bougie

Jun 18, 2025

Keith James Bougie, a man of unwavering faith, humor, and a deep love for his family, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the age of 89.

Born in 1936, Keith was the eldest child of Helen (Naughter) and Raymond Bougie. He grew up in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood. He often reminisced about his time at St. Agnes High School,...

Charles J. Smith

Charles J. Smith

Jun 17, 2025

Charles J. Smith, “Charlie”, was 90 years old when he passed away at St Anthony Park Home on June 17, 2025, where he had lived for the past year.

He is survived by his wife, Myrna, and their English Springer Spaniel dog, Ava, several relatives, and many many friends.

He was a veterinarian and a dog lover. Before Ava, he was rescued...

Carol A. Thompson

Carol A. Thompson

Jun 17, 2025

Carol Thompson, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Thompson; mother, Dorothy (Elmer) Heppner; and brothers, Donald Thompson and Thomas Thompson.

She is survived by her sisters, Cathe Wilson, Pam Thompson, and Paddy Lyons; and her brother, Gary Thompson.

Carol’s beloved daughter, Kate (Bob) Shanahan, and her cherished grandchildren, William (11) and...

Elvis Arlene Neslund

Elvis Arlene Neslund

Jun 15, 2025

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Elvis Neslund, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 surrounded by the love of her family.

She was the devoted wife of John Neslund for 69 wonderful years. Together they built a life rich in love and centered on their family and love of God.

Born and raised on a farm in Atlas,...

Roger J. Kohler

Roger J. Kohler

Jun 14, 2025

Roger was born on Christmas Day in 1945 and died peacefully on June 14, 2025 at Crestview Senior Living in Blaine. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aloys Kohler and Sophie (Gerten) Kohler; his siblings, Edward (Christelle) Kohler, Florence (Ray) Wanless, Allen (Janice) Kohler, Francis Kohler, and Marilyn (Ken) Roberts. He is survived by brother Ben (Lorrie Miller)...

Monica A. Muckala

Monica A. Muckala

Jun 14, 2025

Age 96, of St. Paul passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025.

Monica was born on April 9, 1929, in St. Paul, to George Tschida Sr. and Mary Angela (née Kavanaugh) Tschida.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Russell; three brothers, George Jr., Morgan, & Jack; sister, Miriam; daughter-in-law, Nancy; and infant granddaughter.

She is survived...

Michael J. Boespflug

Michael J. Boespflug

Jun 12, 2025

Michael J. “Mickey” Boespflug, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away June 12, 2025, after a long, hard, and bravely fought battle with multiple illnesses.

Mickey was born September 12, 1944 in Elgin, ND to Michael and Leona Boespflug. He was the eldest of seven children and was raised in a loving family in New England, ND,...