OBITUARIES

Gregory J. Mackey

Gregory J. Mackey

Dec 20, 2018

Preceded in death by parents, Thomas & Louise; brothers, Martin & Michael. Survived by beloved wife, Linda; brothers, Thomas (Ingrid), Robert (Rosemary); sister, Frances (Mark) Lang. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday, December 24 at THE CHURCH OF ST. AGNES, 548 Lafond Ave., St. Paul.  Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, 4403 Chicago Ave., Mpls.  Visitation 9 - 10 AM Monday at the...

Shirley Joyce Gladitsch

Shirley Joyce Gladitsch

Dec 20, 2018

Passed peacefully to her eternal home on December 20, 2018 She was born April 21, 1931 in Tracy, MN, and grew up on the family farm in Vesta, MN. After high school Shirley moved to St. Paul, where she spent her entire life. Shirley loved sports, especially golf, fishing and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul F., Sr. and...

William C. Tolzman

William C. Tolzman

Dec 18, 2018

Age 78, of Roseville.  Preceded in death by parents, William & Clara; siblings, Larry, Joyce Constant, Alice Knutson, Donovan, Steve; and grandson, Keith Sass. Survived by wife, Marlene; children, Darren, Jennifer Brown; step-children, Shar (Greg) Zabel, Kim Harvieux; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and sisters, Myrt Peterson, Lois (Skip) Anderson, Linda (Ed) Flanum & Gloria Knutson. Funeral service 12 Noon Saturday, December 22 at...

Alice M. Olson (Spika)

Alice M. Olson (Spika)

Dec 17, 2018

(Nee Stefferud) ​Age 94, of Bloomington, MN.  Preceded in death by first husband, James Spika; second husband, Carl Olson; parents, Jacob and Ruth Stefferud; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Spika. Survived by son, Ron Spika and his children, Joy Spika and Jay (Sumer) Spika; great-grandchildren, Malek, Nyla, Zander and Amalia; son, Tim Spika (Jozsef Tar); sister, Ruth (Al) Pieper; stepchildren, Carla, JoLee, Courtney and Gunar; several...

Inger-Lise Roberts

Inger-Lise Roberts

Dec 17, 2018

Inger-Lise Roberts was born in Horten, Norway on August 13, 1941, to Elsa and Thorbjørn Hansen. She attended Horten Videregående Skole. She worked as a “bookkeeper” for a small business in Oslo, Norway, to fund her travels. Through her late teens and twenties, she traveled as often as she could. She hitchhiked her way to Turkey through Iran and stayed...

Joleen M. Byrnes

Joleen M. Byrnes

Dec 17, 2018

Age 61, of St. Paul.​Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Eileen Doherty; sister, Mary Kay; and brother, William. Survived by husband, Joseph; son, Keith; sisters, Desiree and Cynthia; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, December 29 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd B. Visitation...

Marilyn A. Blomquist

Marilyn A. Blomquist

Dec 15, 2018

Age 79, of St. Paul​Preceded in death by husband, Warren; parents, Aiden & Gertrude Norton; sister, Janice; and brother, Patrick.  Survived by sister, Joyce (Romaine) Miller; brother, Frank (Rita) Norton; nieces, nephews, and special friends, Rick & Kathy Zieman.​Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, December 28 at the Church of St. Patrick, 1095 Desoto St., St. Paul. Visitation at...

Mary M. Gartner

Mary M. Gartner

Dec 14, 2018

Age 83, of St. Paul.​After a long, valiant struggle, the beastly Alzheimer's disease heartlessly stole her from us. Preceded in death by husband, Ken Ward; parents, Peter & Mary Weber; and several siblings.  Survived by husband, Don Gartner; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Lean, grandson, Dylan Lean; sister, Kathy Saniti; sisters-in-law, Dottie Weber & Val Weber; brother-in-law, Rick Roth; and many nieces, nephews and friends.  In lieu of...

Gerald D. Hynnek

Gerald D. Hynnek

Dec 13, 2018

Age 92 of St. Paul Preceded in death by longtime companion, Joan Calof.  Survived by children, Lynn Hynnek, Steve Hynnek, Barb Bailey; and special caregiver, Asha Stewart.  Gerald was a member of the Northstar Ski Touring Club and Aldrich Longblades.  Memorial service 11:30 AM Friday, January 11 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B.  Visitation at...

Raymond August Klosner

Raymond August Klosner

Dec 12, 2018

Age 92, of Mounds View WWII Veteran  Passed away surrounded by family on December 11, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Betty; daughter-in-law, Mavis; and his 11 siblings.  Survived by children, Linda (Jim) Pleski, David (Dianne), Tim (Pam), Steve (Sue), Lou Ann (Rusty), and Gene; 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Memorial Service...

Jack C. Sanford

Jack C. Sanford

Dec 11, 2018

Age 91, of Circle Pines; passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018.

​Survived by loving wife, Charlene “Chub”; children, Scott (Cindy) Sanford, Michael (Cindy) Sanford, Jeff (Jami) Sanford and Charl-Ann (Chris) Huesman; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Susan Joy; nieces, nephews and friends.  

Memorial service 11 AM Friday, December 14 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME -LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Drive...

Patricia Ann Wagner

Patricia Ann Wagner

Dec 11, 2018

Age 77 of Circle Pines; formerly of Bloomington, MN. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 11, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and parents, Albert and Abbie Lorence.  She is survived by her children, Bob (Cindy), Lynn (Pat) Wold, Cathy (Steve) Smith, Renee (Scott) Letendre and Bryan; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, David (Susie) Lorence, Ricky (Sue...

Nicholas James Gegen

Nicholas James Gegen

Dec 9, 2018

Age 57, of St. Paul​Sadly, after a hard fought battle with depression, he succumbed to the illness on December 9, 2018. Nick's quick wit and Irish charm attracted many friends. A humble man, Nick was loved more than he knew.​The Lord welcomed him with open arms alongside his adoring parents,John and Kathie.​Survived by sister, Colleen; sister-in-law, Denise Testa; brother, Michael;and...

Rosemary Vail

Rosemary Vail

Dec 5, 2018

Our Beloved Meme

Age 89, of White Bear Lake, "Midge", passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018. 

Preceded in death by husband, Wayne; daughter, Lizabeth; parents & siblings. Survived by children, Thomas (Donna), Mary Sue (Ken), Patricia (Steve), Leanne (Dennis), Jean-Pierre (Jayne), Mark (Joy), Michael (Sheila), Kevin (Karlene), Jane (John), Annemarie, Sarrah, Andrea (Earl), Joshua; 44 grandchildren; and 50 great...

Helen E. Eggerth

Helen E. Eggerth

Dec 4, 2018

Age 91 Preceded in death by her husband, Edward.  Survived by children, Cathy (David) Schlicht and Charlene (Greg) Smith; grandchildren, Keri, Tanya, David, Heather, Travis and Ashley; and 12 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service 12:00 PM Friday, December 7 at CROSSROADS CHURCH, 17745 Notre Dame St NE, Columbus. Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens. Visitation at the church Friday from 11AM – 12PM.

Wilma Irene Pister

Wilma Irene Pister

Dec 1, 2018

Age 87, of Hugo​Preceded in death by parents; and 10 siblings.  Survived by husband, Keith; sons, Kevin (Lisa) and Darrin (April); grandchildren, Joshua (Alex), Jordan, Nathan, Jessie; great-grandson, Lenny; sister, JoAnn (Don) Ramig; many other family and friends.  Wilma was a strong-willed farm girl who loved her family and the Cornhuskers.  She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed....

Betty Jane Youngren

Betty Jane Youngren

Nov 30, 2018

Age 90, of Lino Lakes, formerly of Embarrass, MN.​Preceded in death by husband, Donald W.; son, Donald L.; grandsons, Jeffrey B. and Damien; son-in-law, Dick Hannula.​Survived by children, Carol Hannula, Jeffrey L. (Wanda), Vickie (Brad) Rolf, Lynette Youngren (Matt Longerbone), Carl (Mary Shamp), John (Kathy McClure); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.​Betty was proud to...

Doris Ann Dickinson

Doris Ann Dickinson

Nov 30, 2018

Age 95 of Woodbury​Passed away on November 30, 2018​Preceded in death by son, Bruce; brother, Albert “Bud” Drobinski; son-in-law, Paul Conway. ​Survived by children, Debbie (Keith) Kruse, Nancy Conway, Tim, and Doug (Amy); 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; other family and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, December 17 at TRANSFIGURATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 6133 15th St. N. Oakdale.  Interment Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation...

Priscilla Ann Kluegel

Priscilla Ann Kluegel

Nov 30, 2018

(née Morrill) ​Passed away November 30, 2018. ​Preceded in death by parents, John and Dorothy; sister, Patricia Faser Sandgren. Survived by husband, Donald; daughters, Donna (LeRoy) Kurzhal, and Diane (Jerry) Meistad; grandchildren, Suzanne, Benjamin, Katie, and Chris; sister, Susan (Paul) Crooks; and sister-in-law Joanne (Henry) Thornquist. Bits had the best sense of humor, was always thinking of others, and was loved by all. She will...

Louise M. Schade

Louise M. Schade

Nov 29, 2018

Age 86 Survived by children, Peggy (Greg) Giese, Randy Schade, Cindy (Tim) Douglas; grandchildren, Missy Schade, Rick & Courtney Giese, Katie Douglas; great-granddaughter, Claire Giese; siblings, Margaret Jones & Frank Mortensen.  Preceded in death by husband, Glen Schade; fiancé, Duane Waxberg; son, Ricky Schade; 7 brothers; 5 sisters; and her parents.  Memorial visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, December 6 at MUELLER-BIES...