OBITUARIES

Joan M. Caulfield

Joan M. Caulfield

Nov 21, 2019

(nee Hedervare)​Beloved Mother and Grandmother​Age 87; longtime St. Paul resident. Passed peacefully surrounded by family on November 21, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Michael; daughter, Teresa; parents, John & Evelyn; and brother, Don. Survived by children, Michele (Dean) Brown, Roxanne (Joe) Richards, Michael (Michele), Lisa (Dan) Tuset, and Rebecca (Steve) McBride; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM...

Robert Paul Frantzen

Robert Paul Frantzen

Nov 19, 2019

Age 72, of Ramsey, MN, passed away on November 19, 2019. Preceded in death by twin brother, Richard; and parents, Paul & Marion. Survived by wife, Linda; daughters, Brenda Chada, Kellie (Chad) Hoff, Lori (Troy) Adams; son, John (Sam) Adams; 9 grandchildren; and sisters, Sandie Granse & Cindy Schultz. Bob was a proud US Army veteran and worked as a letter carrier in St....

Ruth V. Nellesen

Ruth V. Nellesen

Nov 18, 2019

Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma​ Age 95, of Roseville, passed away on November 18, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Alfred; 2 brothers. Survived by children, Jim, Jeanne, Marita (Mike) Schuhwerck; grandchildren, Katie, Matthew, Kristina, Heidi (Travis), Krista, Ahren and Leeah; 3 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, November 25, at THE CHURCH OF ST. AGNES, 548 Lafond Ave.,...

Elizabeth S. Boyer

Elizabeth S. Boyer

Nov 16, 2019

Age 75, passed away November 16, 2019​Preceded in death by parents, Casimir and Pauline Bruskiewicz. Survived by daughters, Suzanne, Lisa (Brian), and Sheila (Adam); many grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews.​She will be missed dearly. Memorial service 7:00 PM Thursday, November 21 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B. Visitation from 6-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Robert V. Corbin

Robert V. Corbin

Nov 16, 2019

Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather.​Age 85 of Roseville. Passed away surrounded by family on November 16, 2019.  Preceded in death by beloved wife of 63 years, Evelyn; and son, Gregory.  Survived by daughters, Lynn Dirkers (Rami Smith), Janet (Mark) Disney, Beth (Todd) McVay; grandchildren, David (Mary), Angela, Jennifer, Corbin (Mackenzie), Gavin, Courtney, Madelaine, Gregory; longtime dear friend, Callahan; and many other family...

Patrice Elizabeth Nimchuk

Patrice Elizabeth Nimchuk

Nov 16, 2019

Born July 19, 1962 in Quantico, VA to William and Shirley Arnold.  Patrice completed her long journey with cancer on November 16, 2019 in Fort Myers, FL.  Preceded in death by her mother and grandparents. Survived by loving husband, Jim; her father; daughter, Nicole Dailey; step-daughters, Alexandra Nimchuk and Samantha Schmoyer (Cody); sweet future granddaughter; brother, Arthur Arnold; and nephews, Austin...

Dorothy E. Peterson

Dorothy E. Peterson

Nov 13, 2019

Age 99 (2 months shy of 100)​Was born in North Branch on January 22, 1920, to Charles and Alma Gustafson, died November 13, 2019.  Valedictorian of her high school class and commencement speaker, she married Lawrence Peterson in 1941, forgoing a college scholarship. With an advanced degree in compassion and kindness, she practiced her faith by reaching out to people...

Karen L. Carlton

Karen L. Carlton

Nov 13, 2019

Angel In Our Family​Age 57, passed away November 13, 2019​Preceded in death by father, Everett W.​Survived by loving mother, Shirley; siblings, Everett J., Linda (Paul) Wenzel, Robert (Penny), Sandra (Brian) Lattu, Diane (Mark) DeLaForest, and Gregg  (Dana); 18 nieces & nephews, and 28 great nieces & nephews.​Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 20 at THE CHURCH OF THE...

Philip J. Reilly

Philip J. Reilly

Nov 13, 2019

Age 89, of Falcon Heights.  Loving Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa.​Passed away peacefully on November 13, 2019 with family at his side.​Preceded in death by parents, Thomas Sr. and Margaret Reilly; son, Tim Reilly; siblings, Thomas Jr., James and Margaret.​Dearly missed by loving wife of 62 years, Joyce; daughters, Cindy (John) Ridge, Cory (Bernie) Graham, Chris (Lee) Simonson, and Linda (John)...

Chester J. Swanson, Jr.

Chester J. Swanson, Jr.

Nov 13, 2019

Age 83, of St. Paul.​

Surrounded by family & friends on November 13, 2019.

Preceded in death by parents, Chester Sr. & Caroline.

Survived by wife of 64 years, Janet “Mickey”; children, Steve (Cheryl), Lori, Lisa; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Carol Jean (Larry) Bousquet, and Carl; beloved pet, Lulu; many other family and friends.

Retired from 3M after 40...

Maryann Dufour

Maryann Dufour

Nov 11, 2019

Maryann Patricia Dufour was born in 1927 in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in Menomonie, WI.  Maryann received a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Stout in 1949. Maryann taught Home Economics in Escanaba, Michigan where she met her husband, Bill.  They married in Escanaba and went on to have three lovely children-Pat, Kathy and Jane.​Maryann...

Rogene Ann Beckman

Rogene Ann Beckman

Nov 11, 2019

(nee Omvig)​Age 85 of St. Paul​Preceded in death by husband, Paul; daughter, Carrie; son, Paul Jr; granddaughter, Coral; and sister, Ryna Olson. Survived by children, Roslyn (Jay) Gunderson, Bernie (Vickie) Schauer, Colene Schauer, Denise (Roger) Golder; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lola Roodell, Betty Lewellen, Karen Geiken, Julie Lessard; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial service at 11 AM Saturday, November 23...

Roman N. Theis

Roman N. Theis

Nov 10, 2019

Age 98, of St. Paul, passed peacefully on November 10, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara; daughter, Judy; granddaughter, Sharon; parents, William & Theresa; siblings, Stephen, Veronica, Monica, Edwin, Alphonse, Alfred & Joseph.  Survived by children, Richard (Connie), Stanley (Mary Jo), Mary Jo (Michael), Lu Ann (Wayne), 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Marie Nistler & Rafina (Sylvester) Jagieliski; and...

Jacqueline Montour

Jacqueline Montour

Nov 10, 2019

Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away November 10, 2019.​

Survived by loving husband and caregiver of 67 years, George; children, George, Jr., Rick (Barb), Mary (Tom) Quickstad, Barb (Peter) Petrulo, Jeannine (Dan) Datko, and Michele (Jim) Westphal; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Pat Gese, Arnold Beyer, and Nancy (Don) Mace; many nieces, nephews and loved ones. 

Mass of Christian...

Forrest G. Klingaman

Forrest G. Klingaman

Nov 9, 2019

Age 94 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019.   Preceded in death by wives, Mary Beth and Marjorie.  Survived by children, Mary Anne (John) Thoresen, Jill (Terry) Cook, Ann McRae (Mike Wortman), Linda Byrne, Patrick (Kathy); sister, Thelma Hobbs; special friend, Bev Brodtmann and her family; many other family and friends.   Funeral service 10 AM Friday, November 15 at...

Wyman Lowell Ketterling

Wyman Lowell Ketterling

Nov 7, 2019

Age 85, formerly of Roseville, MN and Salinas, CA. Wyman Lowell Ketterling was born December 14, 1933 to Edward & Gertrude (Lynde) Ketterling in Faulkton, SD. He was the youngest of 5 siblings; Robert, Iola, Darold & Ronald. Always curious about technology, he went into the Army after graduation from Faulkton H.S. and during the Korean War, taught soldiers electronics and...

Debora K. Thomas

Debora K. Thomas

Nov 7, 2019

Age 64 of Minneapolis, went to be with Jesus on November 7, 2019. Debbie Thomas, a straight-laced daughter of an Iron Range miner, made an unlikely choice when 43 years ago, she married a free-wheeling, born-again hippie from Detroit. Debbie believed God’s promise that her sins were forgiven because of the death and resurrection of her Lord Jesus Christ, and she...

Gregory J. Saiko

Gregory J. Saiko

Nov 4, 2019

Gregory J. Saiko, a loving husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on November 4, 2019 at the age of 84.

​Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Vern; and brother, Ron.

Survived by wife of 66 years, Joan; sons, Steve (Lynn), Dave (Sue), and Jim; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Gerri Nash; brothers, Whitey (Joanne), Larry...

Ignatius J. Theisen

Ignatius J. Theisen

Nov 4, 2019

Longtime Owner of Lendway’s Lounge

Passed Peacefully November 4, 2019

Age 81, of White Bear Lake

Preceded in death by eight siblings. Survived by wife of 60 years, Sharon (nee Lavell); children, Don (Gail), David (Colleen), Cathy (Dan), and Dan (Gina); grandchildren, Hannah (Rico), Lilia, Brett (Cassie), Kelsey, Connor, Amber, Blake, William, and Kennedy; one expected great-grandchild; and siblings, Vernon (Irma),...

Gordon L. Sutherland

Gordon L. Sutherland

Nov 3, 2019

Age 93, Gordy passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday November 3, 2019.  Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; and parents, Clarence and Margaret.  Survived by sons, Philip (Jean) and Paul, also two nieces and a nephew. Gordy was drafted into the Army in 1945, and after two years transferred to the USAF from which he retired in 1968...