OBITUARIES

Carol L. Wasieleski

Carol L. Wasieleski

May 30, 2019

(nee Best) 

Age 72, of Wyoming; passed away peacefully on May 30, 2019. 

Preceded in death by parents, Wilbur and Irene Best; and sister, Bonnie Best.  

Survived by husband of 53 years, Michael; children, Kelly (Craig) Simon, Adam (Evonne) Wasieleski, and Stacey (Kyle) Purinton; grandchildren, Alex, Kevin, Taylor, Tyler, and Riley; brother, Ron “Buck” Best; other family and friends....

John "Jack" Cota

John "Jack" Cota

May 29, 2019

Age 90, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on May 29, 2019.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary; siblings, Ed, Ruth Dube, Leah, Marjorie Reynolds & Loretta Borell.

Survived by loving wife, Jeanne (nee Schierman); and many nieces & nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday, June 5 at THE CHURCH OF ST. AGNES, 548 Lafond Ave.,...

Jay D. Jordahl

Jay D. Jordahl

May 28, 2019

Age 71 of Little Canada​Passed away on May 28, 2019​Survived by wife, Barb; daughter, Jody Handelsman; son, James (Michelle); grandchildren, Jake, Will, Sam, Ben, Sydney, and Zach; brothers, Jerry (Sharon) and Juel; nephew and nieces.   Celebration of Life 4-6 PM Friday, May 31 at LITTLE VENETIAN, 2900 Rice St., Little Canada. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers...

Herta Roman (Platt)

Herta Roman (Platt)

May 26, 2019

Age 100, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019.​Preceded in death by husband, Willis. Survived by a sister-in-law; and nieces & nephews.​Herta was born in Vienna, Austria and emigrated to the United States as a war bride in 1947. She was an independent soul who loved to have fun and adored dogs.​Services will be private.​Interment:  Ft. Snelling...

Dorothy Ann Peterson

Dorothy Ann Peterson

May 26, 2019

(nee Schroeder)

Age 94, of St. Paul, passed away May 26, 2019

Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; son, Craig; and son-in-law, Fred.

Survived by children, Barry (Bill), Randy (Gale), Cindy, Susan (Dave) and Nels (Chris); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial service 10:00 AM Friday, May 31 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at County...

Patricia A. Keener

Patricia A. Keener

May 25, 2019

Age 83, of St. Paul 

Preceded in death by husband, Edward Jr.; parents, Raymond & Kathryn; brother, Raymond Jr.; and sister, Betty.  

Survived by daughters, Mitzi (Mark) Schmid, Laurie Jelinek, Jackie Johnson (Bob); granddaughters, Stephanie (Josh) Fuchs, McCall (Joe) Schmitz, Katie (Jim) Tourville; great-grandchildren, Eddie, Olivia, Jaxon, Joey & Charlotte; and longtime friend, Camille Olzenak. 

Mass of Christian Burial...

Marie Forliti

Marie Forliti

May 25, 2019

Age 56, of St. Paul.​Preceded in death by parents, Laurence & Louise; and brother, Tony.  Survived by daughters, Ashley & Jennifer Bozvay; grandkids, Nevaeh & Kamarre; 6 sisters; 1 brother; many family & friends.​Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, May 31 at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 N. Dale St., St. Paul. Private interment. Visitation at the church...

Patrick C. Molohon

Patrick C. Molohon

May 24, 2019

Age 89, of Roseville.​Preceded in death by loving wife, Marcella; and daughter, Mary Ellen Sarafolean.  Survived by children, Maureen (Jim) McGee, Michael (Linda), Kevin (Jan), Timothy (Tammy), Brian (Cheryl); son-in-law, Michael Sarafolean; and grandchildren, Ryan, Jimmy, Colin, Quinn, Joe, Adam, Kory, Andrew, Tyler, Chris, Marissa & Maddie.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, June 5 at ST. JOHN THE...

Kenneth J. Reding

Kenneth J. Reding

May 23, 2019

US Navy Veteran​Preceded in death by his parents.​Survived by loving wife of 30 years, Marlene; sons, John and Wayne; stepkids, Bob (Dawn), Randall (Shirleen) and Laura (Bryan); six grandkids; sisters, Gloria, Darlena and families.​Ken enjoyed fishing, watching the MN Twins and Vikings and gardening.​Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Mary Ellen Hackman

Mary Ellen Hackman

May 23, 2019

Age 92, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 23, 2019.​

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert.​

Survived by children, Jim (Lissa), Joanie (Chris) Joyce, John (Neysa), and Jeanie (Steve) Loomis; brothers, Ben and John Achterling; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.​

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday, May 30th at THE CHURCH OF...

Joseph Earl Ross

Joseph Earl Ross

May 22, 2019

Joseph Earl Ross, “Joe”, age 90, of Shoreview MN, formerly of Sandoval IL, passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2019. He was known to many as Papa Joe and Papa Margarita.  He leaves his wife of nearly 62 years, Virginia (Wright) Ross, daughter Susan Pockrandt, son Joe (Maggie), and son David. His grandchildren Amanda, Josh, Isabella, Emma, and Joe...

Thomas Dat Le

Thomas Dat Le

May 22, 2019

Survived by wife, Mai; sons, Brian and Jimmy (Emily); grandson, Johnathan.​Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Saturday, June 1 at THE CHURCH OF ST. COLUMBA, 1327 Lafond Ave., St. Paul.Procession leaving from the funeral home at 9:30 AM Saturday 6/1.​Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd B, from 2-8 PM Friday, May 31.Interment:...

Stan Strandlof

Stan Strandlof

May 22, 2019

Stan ("Herbie") Strandlof was born in Minneapolis on October 25, 1950 to Herbert and Alpha (Nelson) Strandlof.  He died on May 22, 2019 in St. Paul, MN, after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert, grandparents, and aunts and uncles, and several cousins.  He is survived by his mother, Alpha; sisters Karen Hollanitsch and Eileen...

Margaret Ann Kuhfeld

Margaret Ann Kuhfeld

May 21, 2019

1947 -2019

Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Inez (Bugge) Johnson; brother, Paul Donovan; and sister, Ruth Swenson Bidinger. ​

Survived by husband, Thomas; brother, Roger (Ramona); nieces, Ronna (Darren) Lowe, Rhoda (David) Weerts, Heather (Rick) Engel, and Beth Bidinger; nephews, Paul (Kristy) Swenson, Jon (Lisa) Bidinger, Kevin (TK) Johnson, and Steve (Nellie) Johnson; also many grand nieces and nephews,...

Lynnette Faye Oswald

Lynnette Faye Oswald

May 20, 2019

 (Nee Weberg) Age 72, of Roseville; passed away surrounded by her family on May 20, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Vic and Cora Weberg; infant brother, Kenneth; brother, Duane and sister, Evelyn Benoit. Survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Thomas; children, Jennifer (Mike) McCann, Nick (Angel) and Becky (Keith) Day; grandchildren, Brandon, Breanna, Melissa, Molly and Katie; brother, Richard Weberg; nieces, nephews...

Dennis G. Swanson

Dennis G. Swanson

May 18, 2019

Age 81, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 18, 2019 Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rose; and brother, Gary. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Virginia; treasured daughter, Kim (Tom) Jennrich; cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah and Luke Jennrich; brother, Randy (Jane); nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial service at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 22...

Garrett Luke Moulton

Garrett Luke Moulton

May 17, 2019

Preceded in death by son, Colin Pfeffer; and grandparents, Stephen & Marie Moulton and Robert & Dorothy Astgen.​Survived by wife, Ann; children, Emily Pfeffer, Molly Moulton, Luke Moulton; parents, Lyle & Mary Moulton; siblings, Ryan (Alice) Moulton, Nicole (Todd) Kendall, Leah (Chad) Malvin; many loving relatives; and his brothers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines.​Garrett was born February 10, 1981 in...

Dr. David J. Gorde, D.D.S.

Dr. David J. Gorde, D.D.S.

May 16, 2019

Age 89. Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and presence of his family on May 16, 2019.  He was a devoted husband, loving and supportive father. A kind and fun-loving grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. A devout Catholic and servant of Christ.  Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; parents; 3 brothers; 1 sister; 2 grandchildren, Gabriella and Robin.  Survived...

Hedvika Collette

Hedvika Collette

May 16, 2019

Preceded in death by husbands Oldrich Otypka and Gerard Collette.​Survived by three daughters and their families.​Private services were held. Hedi was laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.

Charlotte Ann Olsen

Charlotte Ann Olsen

May 15, 2019

Age 80, of Shoreview, died peacefully in her sleep on May 15, 2019.​Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Maxine and sister, Casey.​Charlotte will remain in the hearts of her loving husband of 61 years, Bill; her daughter, Dianna (Ron) Pollman; grandchildren, Stephanie (Paul) Moreno and Michael (Danielle) Pollman; and cherished great-grandchildren, Riley Mae, Luka and Nova.​Charlotte...