OBITUARIES
Peter J. Eichten
Mar 13, 2020
Peter, age 69, was born to David and Eleanor Eichten and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. He died in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 13, 2020 after a long illness. He graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary School, Cretin High School and the University of Minnesota. Peter valued his education and, in turn, chose teaching as his career. He...
Mary Ann Hinnerichs
Mar 13, 2020
Mary Ann Regina Primus was born on February 12, 1932, to Anthony and Clothilda (Wander) Primus in Melrose, Minnesota. Mary Ann was the eighth of nine children. Mary Ann's father was a stonecutter for a granite monument company and her mother was a cook/housekeeper for the rectory of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Mary Ann was closest with her younger sister,...
John J. Leahy
Mar 12, 2020
Age 94 years and 8 months, died peacefully on March 12, 2020, at the home of his daughter Kathleen Leahy, in Maplewood. John was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a 100% Irishman. He was born in McHenry, North Dakota on July 31, 1925, the son of Richard Leahy and Florence (Farrell) Leahy. John was a WWII Navy Veteran Radioman, attached...
David L. Monn
Mar 12, 2020
Age 67, of St. Paul passed peacefully March 12, 2020.
​Preceded in death by father, Leo.
Survived by children, Dennis, Paul (Celena), and Pamela (Greg) Fletcher; grandchildren, Sydney, Aaron, Martin, Samantha, and David; mother, Yvonne; sisters, Carol (Gary) Dornfeld, Nancy (Mark) Rogers, and Paula Durand; and loved by many other family and friends.
All previously published public services...
Beverly E. Anderson
Mar 11, 2020
Age 89, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020.Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Lyle; and brother, Glenn Johnson.Survived by children, Scott (Sharon), Tim (Suzanne), Pam (Paul) Simon, Tom (Lynn), and Darren; grandchildren, Christopher, Noelle, Elizabeth, John, Brock, Stephanie, Andrea, Dain, Erin, Bailey, and Taylor; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Arvis Pivovornik; and brother, Owen Johnson.A private family...
Lowell "Ben" Franklin
Mar 11, 2020
Beloved Husband, Dad and GrandpaAge 86, of Shoreview, passed peacefully on March 11, 2020. Preceded in death by son, Jim; and son-in-law, Dick Tein. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Bobbie; sons, Mike (Terri), Dan (Julie); daughters, Mary Jo Tein, Ann Marie (Tim) Robbie, Geralyn Franklin; and 11 grandchildren. Due to the current circumstances, all previously published public services will be...
Frances M. Wallraff
Mar 10, 2020
Passed away peacefully March 10, 2020 at Friendship Home Community of Roseville. Frances Poeschl was born in St. Paul on June 12, 1927. She married Richard Wallraff on August 4, 1951. They lived and raised their family in Roseville. She was a strong devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, her family was her life. She enjoyed attending church and swimming in her...
Timothy L. Stoffel
Mar 9, 2020
Age 70 of St. Paul passed away on March 9, 2020.Timothy Lee Stoffel Sr, got the hell out of Dodge on March 9th, 2020 leaving behind a freezer full of Stouffers spaghetti with meat sauce, cupboards filled with random snacks (our condolences to Little Debbie and PepsiCo who will be seeing a significant drop in sales) and closets filled with an...
Janet M. Knowlan
Mar 9, 2020
Age 83 of St. Paul passed away on March 9, 2020.Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; daughter, Susan; brothers, John and Jim Rueb. Survived by sons, Michael, Timothy (Lourdes), John (Terri); grandchildren, Kelsy (Pat) Haltvick, Allison, and Jack; great-granddaughter, Evelyn; brother, Roy (Diane) Rueb; sister, Carol Holguin.; sister-in-law, Carol Rueb; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM...
Kent Theodore Nelson
Mar 9, 2020
On March 9th, Kent Nelson, a beloved father of three, received a sweet summons home after a long battle with heart and lung disease. He is fully healed and rejoicing in heaven.
Kent was born on October 31st, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Floyd and Lois (Clapsaddle) Nelson. He was a master furniture maker and that was his last...
Gerald J. Urman
Mar 7, 2020
Age 62, of Lake City, MN Preceded in death by parents, Leo & Lenore. Survived by daughters, Tonya (Tommy) Thongratsamy and April (Matthew) Anderson; grandchildren, Thai, Tasia, Taliyah, Taelyn, Leighton, Ollie and Louie; siblings, Mary Bear, Janette (Tom) Wood, Tim, Steve (Sue), Daniel (Kris), Michael (Jackie), Loreli (Mike) McGrath, Karen (Joe) Salo, Todd (Jodie), David (Lacey) and Jon (Missy); also many nieces,...
Carolyn L. Hassinger
Mar 6, 2020
Age 71, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully March 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by father, Richard Haechrel; and brothers, Loren and Michael.Survived by husband, Richard; children, Douglas (Jodi) and Michelle (Wayne); grandchildren, Zach and Brittney; mother, Agnes Haechrel; ten siblings, other family and friends. Originally from Springfield, MN and retired from Securian Financial. Funeral service 11...
Kevin Phillip Almquist
Mar 3, 2020
Age 73, of Oakdale, passed away in his sleep following a brief battle with cancer on March 3, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard & Marjorie. Survived by loving wife, Mary; children, Colleen (Shaun Truax), Claire (Mat) Benjamin, Stephanie (Peter) Woodbury; grandchildren, Lucy, Nathan, Molly, Max; and brother, Duane (Kristin). Memorial service at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd. B...
Robert J. Gruber
Mar 3, 2020
Age 57, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on March 3, 2020.A celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later date (previously published service times will be rescheduled).A complete obituary will be posted soon.
James Lee Erickson
Mar 2, 2020
Age 60, of Circle Pines Preceded in death by father, John; mother, Sandra; and sister, Roxanne. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Debra; children, Matthew and Brittany (Jason); grandchildren, Hailey, Carter, Cameron and Conner; siblings, Rhonda, Kelly (Ehab); nieces, nephews and many family and friends, and his beloved dog Otis. Jim worked at Taystee/Bimbo Bakeries for over 40 years. Funeral...
Ashley Lea Ries
Mar 2, 2020
Age 29, of Stillwater; passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2020.
Preceded in death by mother, Kathy; grandmother, Marlene Boyle; uncles, John Ries and David Boyle; and aunt, Colleen Beer.
Survived by fiancé, Jake Larsen; daughter, Amelia; father, Greg; sisters, Alycia (Justin), Andrea, Amanda (Ryan); nephew, Mason; grandparents, Ed Boyle and Kathy & Howie Ries; uncle, Don Beer; aunt, Jackie (Kent) Smith;...
Joan M. Salyers (Mastel)
Mar 1, 2020
Joan, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, ending her years-long struggle with dementia. She is preceded in death by parents, Walter and Ida (Iversen) Mastel; former spouses, Tom Shepard and Jim Salyers; sister-in-law, Mary Mastel; and brother-in-law, Al Hartmann. Survived by daughters, Sandra (John) Schlagel, Michele Jackson, and Wendy (Jim) Gale; grandchildren, Matt Grewe, Jen (Nick) Welker, Jordan...
Sharon L. DeCarlo (Brennan)
Feb 28, 2020
Age 76, of St. Paul, passed away on February 28, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, William & Jean Brennan; siblings, Mike, Dennis & Pat; and ex-husband, Joe. Survived by children, Joseph, Diane, Tony (Camille), Kelly (Erick) Willard; grandchildren, Brianna, Miranda, Dustin, Michael, Emily, Mary; siblings, Tim (Diane) Brennan & Colleen (Dave) Slattery; and sister-in-law, Judy Brennan. Sharon was a former employee of...
Kathleen J. Johnson (Roth)
Feb 28, 2020
Age 79, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away on February 28, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, John & Lola Roth; and siblings, Johnny, Linda, Glenna, Robbie & Rick. Survived by children, Colin (Kim) Johnson & Sharon (Craig) McNamara; and 5 grandchildren. Memorial visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd. B on Thursday, March 5...
Lyle M. Jensen
Feb 26, 2020
Age 71, of St. Paul, passed away February 26, 2020.Preceded in death by mother, Irene; and father, Richard. Survived by wife, Judith; sons, Albert (Virgie) LeBrun, Fred (Barbie) LeBrun, and Mark (Traci) LeBrun; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and cousins, Carol Lyons, Don Schultz, Jim Freeman, Joan Hasslen, and Joyce Oberdeck. Funeral service 11:00 AM Sunday, March 1 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME -...



