OBITUARIES

Elizabeth "Bette" Hale

Elizabeth "Bette" Hale

Mar 9, 2019

88 years young.​Elizabeth “Bette” Louise Hale passed away peacefully at sunrise on March 9th in Roseville. Throughout her life she was known by many names, Bette Lou, Betts, Mom, Mamacita, Gram, and Beema, and Auntie Bette to name a few. She was born during the Great Depression and grew up in Frog Town and never dreamt she would live the...

James G. Labore

James G. Labore

Mar 9, 2019

Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Elizabeth.​Survived by sisters, Catherine (Tom) Healy and Darcy (Kendall) Rasmussen; nieces, Bridget (Jonathan), Brenna (Dean); nephews, Ian, Raymond, and Dan (Laura) and their children, Connor and Charlotte. ​Jim was an avid fisherman, spending time with family at the cabin. May Jim be in the arms of the angels.​Private interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

Donald William Fuhrman

Donald William Fuhrman

Mar 9, 2019

Age 86, of New Brighton​Entered eternal life on March 9th, 2019. Donald was born on July 25, 1932 in Robinson, ND to William and Viola Fuhrman. He graduated from Robinson High School, playing basketball, working in his dad’s mechanic shop and participating in 4H. After high school, he attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND. In 1952 he enlisted in the...

Glen L. Ellmann

Glen L. Ellmann

Mar 8, 2019

Age 91. Of Roseville, formerly of Afton. Preceded in death by son, Craig; and brother, Myron.  Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Bernice; daughters, Janice (Mark) Thompson and Cara Black; grandchildren, Jamie (Thomas), Ryan and Ethan; sisters, Lucile Einess and Carol Saltz; and sister-in-law, Bernadine Ellman.  Retired after 34 years as a computer programmer at Unisys.  Served in the Korean war,...

Dolores E. Fevig (Nolan)

Dolores E. Fevig (Nolan)

Mar 6, 2019

Age 91 – of St. Paul  

Passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019. 

Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Sidney Nolan. 

Survived by husband, Arvid; children, Julie Connell; Jeni (Bryan) Chamberlain; grandchildren, Emma and Hannah; sister, Mary Lou (Leonard) Peterson; brother, Al Nolan; many nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, March 15 at COMO PARK LUTHERAN CHURCH,...

Marie F. Klabunde

Marie F. Klabunde

Mar 6, 2019

Age 86​

Preceded in death by husband, Don Sr.; and daughter, Sue Verplaetse.​

Survived by sons, Michael and Don Jr. (Sha); son-in-law, Mark Verplaetse; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.​

Memorial service 12 PM Monday, March 25 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi. Visitation at the church from 11 AM - 12 PM Monday 3/25.

James H. Dey

James H. Dey

Mar 4, 2019

Owner of Dey Bros. Greenhouses

Past President of North Central Floral Association and MN Growers Association. Graduate of Washington High School, attended the University of MN, and was a proud member of the Army Airborne Reserve.​

Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Mildred; and son, Bill.​

Survived by wife of 54 years, Toni; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Johnson; grandchildren,...

Doris J. Larson

Doris J. Larson

Mar 3, 2019

(nee Lyons)​Age 77, of Roseville, went home to be with our Father on March 3, 2019. Preceded in death by husband, Dennis; grandson, Kyle; parents, Thomas and Gladys; and siblings, Kenneth, Donna, Patty Ann, James, and Gary. Survived by children, Jeffrey (Georgeann), Thomas, Tina, Daniel, and Kelly (Dave); 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers,  Thomas, Don, and Bob; sister, Kathy; many nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Travis A. Sylvester

Travis A. Sylvester

Mar 2, 2019

Age 47 of Maplewood, on March 2, 2019 Survived by beloved wife, Crystal; daughters, Rebecca and Elizabeth; parents, Allan and Catherine; brothers, Todd, Troy, Thad (Susan), Trent (Sara); nieces, nephews, other family and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday, March 7 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 2048 N. Hamline Ave., Roseville. Visitation at the church from 9- 10...

Rosemary Gorence

Rosemary Gorence

Feb 28, 2019

 Preceded in death by son, Robert Gorence. Survived by children, Ed (Cheryl) Gorence & Gina (Tom) Koslowski; granddaughter, Tiffany (Matt) Downing; and great granddaughters, Liliana & Isabella. Celebration of Life:  11:30 AM, Tuesday, April 9 at Roselawn Cemetery Chapel, 803 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville. Visitation from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.​In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI...

Alan F. Winn

Alan F. Winn

Feb 28, 2019

Age 66 of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2019. 

Survived by wife, Marie; stepson, Keenan Schofield; and brothers, Carl and Ralph (Chris). 

Memorial service 10:00 AM Friday March 8 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St at County Rd B. Interment St. John’s Cemetery Little Canada. Visitation 9 - 10 AM Friday at the funeral home.

Phyllis I. Arnold

Phyllis I. Arnold

Feb 24, 2019

(nee Herrmann) Age 89; passed away peacefully February 24, 2019.​Preceded in death by husband, Arthur; siblings, Delores, Frances, Lucille, Robert and Edmund. Survived by daughter, Kelley (Jim) Wakem; son, Tommy Arnold; grandchildren, Luke, Breanna, Jacob, Caitlyn, Marais and Madeline; siblings, Eleanor Deery and Ronald Herrmann; nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday, February 28 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME- ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale...

Daniel B. Crampton

Daniel B. Crampton

Feb 24, 2019

Daniel, age 63 of Blaine, passed away February 24, 2019.​Preceded in death by parents, Tom and Betty; brother, Tom, Jr.; and grandparents, Herb and Isabelle Hecker.​Survived by wife, Melanie; son, Joshua (Angela); daughter, Allesia (Travis) Gonier; grandchildren, Mikayla, Alexandra, Corey, and Madeline; great-granddaughter, Olivia; sister-in-law, Sherry Lewis and her daughter, Sara; brother, Jeff (Kathy) and their daughter, Christina (Josh) and...

Merna June Zakrzewski

Merna June Zakrzewski

Feb 23, 2019

Formerly June Thode

(nee Lerol) Age 84, of St. Paul​

Passed away peacefully on February 23, 2019 

Preceded in death by husbands, Gerhardt Thode and Eugene Zakrzewski; parents, Ole and Olga Lerol; brothers, Kenneth and Marvin; and sisters, Christine Anenson, Eileen Cole, Geraldine McCoy, and Merna Lerol. 

Survived by children, Roxane Thode, Timothy (Evonne) Thode, and Pamela (John) Jungbauer;...

Marvella Lackner

Marvella Lackner

Feb 21, 2019

(nee Berthiaume)​

Age 88, of Maplewood

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on February 21, 2019.  

Survived by children, Dan (Sue), Barb (Al) Pauling, Patti (Joe) Fuller, Tom (Margie), Mark (Lynda), Mary Kay (Brian) Skelly, and Greg (Julie); 18 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; former husband, Lyle Lackner; brothers, Jerry and Bob (Bonnie) Berthiaume; sister-in-law, Carol Berthiaume; nieces, nephews, loving...

Edward John Gruening

Edward John Gruening

Feb 20, 2019

Age 66, of Roseville; passed away suddenly on February 20, 2019.  

Preceded in death by father, Edward B. Gruening. 

Survived by mother, Kadi; son, Eddie (Kat); siblings, Ellen (Al) and Shelley (Don); grandsons, Dylan and Jacob; granddaughters, Natalia and Alicia; nephew, Donny (Brittany).​

Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 26 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 380...

Gerhard Paulat

Gerhard Paulat

Feb 20, 2019

Age 87 – of Shoreview​Preceded in death by his twin sister, Lydia; and brother, Martin.  Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Lois; daughters, Sharon (John) Turiak and Marisa Paulat; grandchildren, Ryan (Stephanie) Turiak and Eric (Rachel) Turiak; great-grandchild, Isabella Turuak; siblings, Helmut Paulat, Hartmut (Joyce) Paulat and Ted (Karon) Paulat; many nieces and nephews.​Funeral service at 10:30 AM on...

Dennis H. Nuechterlein

Dennis H. Nuechterlein

Feb 20, 2019

"Avid Fisherman"

Age 65, of St. Paul, passed away on February 20, 2019.  

Preceded in death by wife, Shirley. 

Survived by son, Matthew; siblings, Keith (Nancy) Nuechterlein, Gary (Deborah) Nuechterlein, Joanne Wheatley & Kaye Nuechterlein. 

Funeral service 11 AM Thursday, 2/28 at St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, 739 Lafond Ave., St. Paul. Visitation from 4-7 PM Wednesday 2/27 at Mueller-Bies...

Arthur C. Hermansen

Arthur C. Hermansen

Feb 16, 2019

Age 99 of Minneapolis, passed away on February 16, 2019 in Albertville.

Art was born on May 8, 1919 in Minneapolis to Hans and Helma. 

In February of 1944, Art joined the US Navy and served until the end of WWII.  Art was on a ship, the USS Tekesta, during the battle of Okinawa.  During that battle, he was...

Delaine A. Hovey

Delaine A. Hovey

Feb 11, 2019

Age 93, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019. Preceded in death by son, Keith; 3 grandsons; 4 siblings. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Elsa; children, Karen (Davis) Onken, Ken Gilbertson (Katie Kyyhkynen); grandchildren, Rachel (David) Wermerskirchen, Amber (Geoff) Grochocinski, Andrew (Jacqui) Onken and Adam Gilbertson; great-grandchildren, Parker, Aurora and Grace; siblings, Vilas Hovey, Mary Ann Starks and Robert Hovey, Jr.;...