OBITUARIES

John C. Gavnik

John C. Gavnik

Jan 6, 2019

​"Uncle John", age 64, of St. Paul, passed away at home on January 6, 2019.  Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Jane; and brother, Richard.  Survived by wife, Margaret; siblings, Laura McGinn, Susan (Mike) Jackson, Joe, Carolyn Schultz (David); nephew, Robert; nieces, Kelsey & Emma; and grandniece, Marlie.  Memorial visitation from 4-8 PM Friday, January 11 at Mueller-Bies Funeral...

Shie Tong Chu

Shie Tong Chu

Jan 5, 2019

Age 83, of Centerville; passed away on January 5, 2019. Survived by sons and daughters that loved him very much, David (Yvonne), Tony, Anita (Chris), Andy, Sylvia (Jon); former wife, Annie; and grandchildren, Alexander, Graham, Waylin, Alpina and Azurine. Memorial visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Drive (County Hwy 23) on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Shirley A. Holmes

Shirley A. Holmes

Jan 5, 2019

Age 82 of Little Canada; Formerly Roseville and Duluth Shirley Holmes passed away in her sleep due to natural causes on January 5, 2019.  She was born Shirley Ann Mellesmoen on April 11, 1936 to Bennie and Clara Mellesmoen in Fosston, MN.   She was preceded in death by her parents Bennie and Clara; brothers Clayton, Arvid, and Glenn; infant daughter Susan;...

Hunter Andrew John Fairbanks

Hunter Andrew John Fairbanks

Jan 4, 2019

Age 20, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2019.​Preceded in death by grandmother, Margot Summitt; great grandparents, Sigurd & Emma May Haugan and Jim & Maddie Summitt; grand uncle Patrick Fairbanks; and grand aunt, Carrie Fairbanks.​Survived by parents, Ingrid and Andy; sister, Emma; dog, Loki; grandparents, Liz Morlang, John & Lori Fairbanks, Digger Summitt; great grandmother, Marlene...

Irene R. Curney

Irene R. Curney

Jan 4, 2019

Age 95, of Little Canada Preceded in death by beloved husband, William; sisters, Julia, Lucy, Margaret & Genevieve Kohler, & Frances Route; and brothers, Fred, Edward & Richard Kohler. Survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Longtime parishioner at St. Bernard’s and employee at Union Brass. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, January 11 at the CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD, 197 W. Geranium...

Patrick M. Mins

Patrick M. Mins

Jan 3, 2019

Age 71, passed away on January 3, 2019.​Patrick was a US Air Force veteran who proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.  Preceded in death by parents, George and Margaret; brother, Edward.  Survived by loving wife of 20 years, Joan; her daughter, Kelly (Jason) Williams; grandson, Winston; brothers, James (Kira) and John; nephews, John P and Michael; nieces, Lori...

Christina Lynn Minter

Christina Lynn Minter

Jan 3, 2019

Christina Lynn Minter, 40, of Woodbury, MN died peacefully on January 3, 2019, after her long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born December 6, 1978 in Fridley, MN, daughter of Ann & Bob Minter, sister of David Minter. She is preceded in death by grandfathers Robert Minter & Theodore Geier, and Uncle Jim Coda. Survived by parents, a brother,...

Barbara E. Mastel

Barbara E. Mastel

Jan 3, 2019

Age 82, of Roseville. 

Preceded by parents, Walter & Helen Lisowski.

Survived by husband, Mark; children, Greg (Dirk), Krisann, Michael (Tara), Michelle (Carla); 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and sister, Gerry (Paul) Phillippi.  

Memorial service 11 AM Monday, January 14 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd. B. Visitation at the funeral home from 10-11 AM Monday...

Jonathan J. Finanger

Jonathan J. Finanger

Jan 2, 2019

Jon “Fin” Finanger, age 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.  Born in LaCrosse, WI., March 17, 1952, to Roald and Julia (nee Severson). Jon grew up in Rochester, MN and graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead. He spent his career working in the publishing industry and found passion in his second career serving as business manager and technical director...

Lucille G. Stiever

Lucille G. Stiever

Jan 2, 2019

She was born June 3, 1931, in LaCrosse WI, to Mike and Ella Mae Lynch Giblin. She grew up on a farm near Caledonia, MN, that was purchased by her grandparents Michael and Mary Reilly Giblin in 1870, a few years after immigrating here from Ireland. Lucille took great pride in her Irish heritage.  She married Robert J. Stiever of...

Lawrence Howard Klimek

Lawrence Howard Klimek

Jan 1, 2019

Age 54, of Robbinsdale. Formerly of White Bear Lake.​Taken from us tragically on January 1, 2019. Survived by loving wife, Heather Jeche; his childrenStephanie, Mitchell and Emma; mother, Jeannette; sisterChristine (Gary) Steele; many treasured aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins in the Klimek/Cunningham/Valois/Schmidt and Eng families. Preceded in death by his beloved father Leon.  The family moved to California when he was just a baby...

Kathleen M. Hudella

Kathleen M. Hudella

Jan 1, 2019

Age 75, formerly of Roseville​Passed away peacefully on January 1, 2019.​Survived by children, David (Cheri), Ed (Patty), Karen (Kimble) Weeks, Suzie (Scott) McKinney; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; siblings, Donald (Gail) Walsh & Patty Bouley; many other family and friends.  Memorial service 11 AM Tuesday, January 8 at the Church of St. Timothy, 707 89th Ave NE, Blaine. Visitation at the church...

Verle E. Paul

Verle E. Paul

Jan 1, 2019

 He took Jesus’ hand and was peacefully released while surrounded by family on January 1, 2019. ​He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, godfather, and a lasting friend to all he met. He loved the Lord, his family and life, and being of service to others. He attended every event, large and small, in his 6 grandchildren’s lives,...

Keith Pister

Keith Pister

Jan 1, 2019

Age 87, of Hugo​Preceded in death by wife, Wilma. Survived by sons, Kevin (Lisa) and Darrin (April); grandchildren, Joshua (Alex), Jordan, Nathan, Jessie; great-grandson, Lenny; sister, Bev; brother, Mike; many other family and friends.  We find comfort that he has been reunited with Wilma his loving wife of 58 years, who he missed terribly since her passing in December. Heaven just picked up...

Tom J. Duellman

Tom J. Duellman

Dec 31, 2018

Age 88, of Maplewood Passed away December 31, 2018 Preceded by wife, Audrey; daughter, Sandra Guyette; sisters, Helen and Ethel; and brother-in-law, Pat Leahy. Survived by children, Kirk (Shelly), Brenda (Kerry) Murphy, Joe (Amy), Linda (Jeff) Ramsay, Jill (Mark) Bossard; nieces, Peggy (Steve) Feucht, Patty (John) Piechowski; son-in-law, Steve Guyette; grandchildren, Keith (Sarah), Kevin, Austin, Alex, Kyle (Hannah), Chad, Tyler, Carter, Kalie...

Roman J. Yanish

Roman J. Yanish

Dec 31, 2018

 Age 96, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2018 after a brief illness.​Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Rose; parents, John and Suzanne Yanisch; sisters, Ann Andert Genereux and Helen Maday; and brothers, Robert Yanish and Clarence Yanish.​Survived in loving memory by his children, JoAnne Yanish (Michael C. Davis), Marianne Selinsky (Tom), Donna Lovell...

Margo Ann Schueller

Margo Ann Schueller

Dec 24, 2018

 Nee Bielke​Age 58, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully on December 24, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Jerome & Rose Bielke; and brothers, Duane & Pat. She will be deeply missed by husband, Bruce; children, Jason, Dawn (Dan) O’Rourke and Joe; grandchildren, Noah, Libby, and Adeline; sisters, Linda (Don) Stowell and Wanda Mollenhauer; and nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on...

Wayne H. Dains

Wayne H. Dains

Dec 24, 2018

Beloved Dad, Grandpa, Brother and Son

Age 70, of St. Paul; passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2018.  

Preceded in death by wife, Barbara (nee Burg); and father, Harold. 

Survived by daughters, Tamara (Michael) Belde and Tanya (Sean) Joyce; grandchildren, Kyndall & Mikey Belde and Brendan & Vanessa Joyce; mother, Catherine Dains; sisters, Diane (Dave) Turpin, Debbie (Ron) Waldie, and...

Stefania Napiorkowski

Stefania Napiorkowski

Dec 22, 2018

Age 94, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 22, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Czeslaw; and daughter, Teresa. Survived by children, Ted (Anna), Adam (Debbie), Eva (John) Abresch, Ann (Steve) Fohrenkamm, Alex (Tina); 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and brothers, Alfons (Ann) Roskowinski & Joseph (Mary) Roskowinski. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 26 at...

Marie Ann Pierce

Marie Ann Pierce

Dec 21, 2018

Beloved Mother Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Age 97 of Maplewood, passed away on December 21, 2018.  Preceded in death by husband, Daniel; son, Michael.   Survived by daughters, Sharon (Keith) Hanson, Maureen (Gordy) Leach; daughter-in-law, Diane; grandchildren, Kevin (Chell) Hanson, Michelle May, DeAnna (Bob) Gorr, Ryan (Brittany) Leach, Joel (Erin) Pierce, Kristen (Erik) Gerrits, Melissa (Colin) Barrett; great-grandchildren, Baylee, Jessie, Ryan, Andrew, Jarrett, MacKenzie, Ava,...