OBITUARIES
Jean Marie Von Heyne
Sep 20, 2024
Age 77, of St. Paul.
Preceded in death by parents, Gene & Rosemary (Volk) Von Heyne.
Survived by longtime companion, Gary Winter; cousins, Donald Pizzella, Gerald Pizzella, and Florence Schmidt and their families; godchild, Alexander Schneider; and longtime friend, Rosie Allen.
Graduate of St. Joseph's Academy, St. Paul, class of 1964.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, September 26 at Maternity of Mary...
Aime V. Dechaine
Sep 15, 2024
Age 69, of Afton.
Passed away September 15, 2024 of a heart attack.
Preceded in death by parents, Mary and Victor; and one sister.
Survived by loving wife of 37 years, Jeanne Katz; five brothers; seven sisters; and many relatives and friends.
An exceptional electrician, he loved children, trees, a good story, John Deere, George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, and his Oilers.
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Lola "Sandy" Moldenhauer
Sep 15, 2024
Age 96, of Roseville, passed away on September 15, 2024.
Preceded in death by loving husband of 70 years, Roy.
Survived by children, Susan (Kim) Oskey, Jim (Jean) Moldenhauer, and Jay (Becky) Moldenhauer; and many grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Alice H. Mann
Sep 14, 2024
Age 85 of Blaine
Passed away on September 14, 2024
Survived by sister, Nancy Moga; nephews and niece, Nic, David (Erin), Paul (Amanda), and Michael-Alice Moga; and great-nieces and -nephews, Maddie, PJ, Ellie, Michael, and Nicholas.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 25 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St. Lino Lakes. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 10-11...
Lyle C. Sorum
Sep 14, 2024
Lyle C. "Lefty" Sorum passed away peacefully Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Lyle was born on September 10, 1933 in Holt, MN to Jesse and Mabel Sorum. He grew up in Holt and Grand Forks, ND. In 1951, Lyle graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks. He married Patricia Oliver in 1953. During their marriage Lyle...
Glenna Kathleen Paul
Sep 13, 2024
Glenna "Kathy" Kathleen Paul, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024.
Kathy was born in South Bend, Indiana on March 28, 1951 to parents Glenn and Dolores Harris. She graduated from Penn High School in 1970 and went on to Ball State University where she obtained a degree in Nursing in 1976. During college, she met Derek and they...
Jennifer L. Tracy
Sep 12, 2024
Jennifer L. Tracy, age 52 of St. Francis, passed away September 12th, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jenny is survived by her husband, Dan; children, Connor and Lauren; parents, Leon and Karen Elvester; siblings, Kris (Craig) Jorgenson, Will (Kim) Elvester, Tom Elvester, Tim Elvester; and several nieces and nephews.
Jenny enjoyed reading and morning coffee on the deck. She was...
Maxine Kelly
Sep 11, 2024
Maxine "Maxx" Kelly, who went home to be with the Lord at the age of 66. Maxx was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many.
Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maxx spent over 30 years as a community crisis worker, dedicated to helping those in need with compassion and care. Her impact...
Richard A. Krejce
Sep 11, 2024
AKA: “Dad”, “Grampa”, “Papa”, “Old School”, “Bubba”, “Richie”, “Richie Rich”
Survived by wife, Mary; children, Christopher (Kristin), Corey (Amanda), Curtis (Anna), Casey (Keely), Chad (Kim); grandchildren, Lyla, Lamiya, Wyatt, Sylas, Mylo, Lanabella, Beverly, Killian, Ellie; siblings, Bob (Donna), Rosemary (Tom), Randy, Ronald (Tammy), Sue Kay; and many other family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents, Vern & Rosetta; siblings, Barbie, Cindy,...
Audrey J. Petersen
Sep 11, 2024
Audrey J. Petersen, age 77 of Oakdale, passed away September 11, 2024.
Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Evelyn Struntz; and sister, Mary Jo Struntz.
Survived by husband, George; son, Michael (Melissa) Petersen; daughter, Stephanie (Nick) Gorgos; and grandson, Lucas.
A visitation to celebrate Audrey's life will be held from 4-7 PM Friday, September 20 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville,...
Rodney Anderson Davies
Sep 10, 2024
Rod, our dad, has passed away at the age of 102 at Lyngblomsten in St. Paul. He gave a great fight at the end as was expected because of the person he was. He is a very proud US Marine, having served in WWII from 1942-1945. As he said many times, "not 'was' but 'always' a Marine". Semper Fi!
He is...
Richard LeRoy Klaus
Sep 9, 2024
Richard LeRoy Klaus, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 98. He was born on August 5, 1926, to Rev. LeRoy H. and Dollie M. Klaus. In 1944 he graduated from Northfield High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II as an Aviation Ordnanceman, Third Class.
Richard...
Barbara I. Larson
Sep 7, 2024
Barbara I. (Leibel) Larson, age 89, of Shoreview, passed away September 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. and Edwytha C. Leibel; and her husband, William J.E. Larson.
Survived by daughter, Susan Larson (Thomas Tufenk, Sr.); and her beloved dog, Lily.
Barbara was a strong determined woman who never let anyone, or anything hold her back. She was...
Gregory Robert Youngs, Sr.
Sep 6, 2024
Age 77, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Floyd Youngs & Luverne (Melvin) Ronnie; and father-in-law, Fred Dick.
Survived by wife, Sandra (née Dick); children, Dawn (Dwayne) Beardsley, Gregory (Jennifer) Youngs, Jr., Teresa (Cortez) Berry, Andrea (Phillip) Daye; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and mother-in-law, Audrey Dick.
Visitation 4:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 17...
Janice M. Morin (née Carlson)
Sep 6, 2024
Age 54, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, following a yearlong battle with breast cancer.
Preceded in death by parents, Charlie & Gert Carlson.
Survived by loving husband of 27 years, Dean Morin; daughters, Regina Morin & Kyleigh (Wade) Pfenning-Wendt; brother, Greg (Pam) Carlson; in-laws, Claude & Becki Morin; sister-in-law, Tracie Flemino; niece, Jessie Flemino; nephews, Jake Flemino &...
Evonne M. Boyer
Sep 4, 2024
Age 83 of Lino Lakes, passed away in North Branch on September 4, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her best friend and beloved husband, Ralph; parents, Alden and Mary Domning; brother, William Domning.
Survived by sons, Richard, Robert (Jane); daughter, Kimberly (Martin) Ranger; grandchildren, Joseph (Sara) Ranger, Megan (Michael) Koblas, Jillian Preisler; great-grandchildren, Harvey, Piper, and Iris Ranger; siblings, Marilyn...
Geraldine Buntjer-Kowo
Sep 3, 2024
Age 65, of Roseville, passed away on September 3, 2024.
Survived by husband of 17 years, Solomon Kowo; parents, Bennie & Mary (Smith) Buntjer; sisters, Georgine (Michael) Young, Geanine (Stephen) Frost, Gayle Buntjer; 4 nephews; 1 niece; and other relatives & friends.
Jeri graduated from Montana State University and worked as a tax professional at H&R Block for 21 years.
Visitation 10:00 -...
Robert J. Chilson
Sep 1, 2024
Robert “Bob” Chilson, age 85, from Lino Lakes, MN, formerly from Plum City, WI, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and children by his side on September 1, 2024.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Celia; and his brother, Richard.
Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia; children, Mark (Michele) Chilson, Glenda (Ed)...
Edward Robert Simon
Aug 31, 2024
Age 77, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Clara (Needham) Simon, Sr.; and brothers, Charles "Chris" Simon, Jr. & Michael Simon.
Survived by his cat, Penny; sister, Susan (Jim) Widerski; nieces & nephews, Anna Widerski, Ron Widerski, Steve (Kacie) Widerski, April Simon; grand nieces & nephews, Allison (Mike) Dilley, Nick Widerski,...
Thomas W. Krieger
Aug 30, 2024
Thomas William Krieger, known affectionately as Foot, Brow-man, Grand Puba and Kriegs, passed away on August 30, 2024, in White Bear Lake, MN.
Born on February 26, 1950, in St. Paul, MN, Tom led a life marked by dedication to his family and community.
Tom graduated from Washington High School in 1968 and later attended Gustavus Adolphus College, where he earned his...