OBITUARIES

Joseph V. Novotny

Joseph V. Novotny

Oct 1, 2018

Age 90 of Motley, passed away on October 1, 2018.  Preceded in death by wife, Joanna; brothers, Francis and John; parents, Joseph and Matilda. Survived by wife, Judy; sister, Mary Cicha; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 9 at THE CHURCH OF ST. AGNES, 548 Lafond Ave., St. Paul.  Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.  Visitation 10:30-11...

Gerald B. Putz

Gerald B. Putz

Oct 1, 2018

Age 71, of St. Paul, passed away on October 1, 2018

Preceded in death by parents, Herman & Agnes; brother, Bob; and the love of his life, Mary Gabel. 

Survived by sister, Jean (Mike) Wiome; sister-in-law, Donna; nieces & nephews, Diane Stuhr, Carol (Steve) Porwoll, Patti (Tom) DuFresne, Dawn (Ed) Schaaf, Michael Wiome, Ryan (Debbie) Wiome, and Justin (Kelly) Wiome; ten great...

John C. Anderson

John C. Anderson

Oct 1, 2018

John C. Anderson, age 36, died Monday, October 1, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis after a two year battle with leukemia.  John was born July 1, 1982 in Fargo, ND to Dwight and Karen Anderson. John graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran School in Fargo and from Concordia College in Moorhead. He was employed at Noridian in...

Ann Vollmer

Ann Vollmer

Sep 30, 2018

Age 98+, of Como Park - World's Best Wife, Mom & Nana!​Born January 1, 1920 in Germany, and came to the U.S. in 1922.Settled in "Frogtown" and attended St. Agnes grade school, Monroe middle school, and graduated from Mechanic Arts in 1937. She met her future husband at Dunning Softball Field as a teen, and the rest is history.​She was not...

Ione Ann Hansen

Ione Ann Hansen

Sep 27, 2018

Age 93, formerly of Arden Hills, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, John; and son, Jon. Survived by children, Janie, Sandy (John) Kaye, Eric; and granddaughter, Charlotte Kaye. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 2 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Ave. NW, New Brighton. Visitation at the church from 9:30-10:30 AM...

Carol Ann Keller

Carol Ann Keller

Sep 24, 2018

Age 78; passed away on September 24, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Emma Warner; husband, George; grandsons, Paul and David; and nine siblings. Survived by children, Sheila (Manolin) Gonzalez, Debra Hickey, Dean (Janet), Mary Villagomez, Terry (Wayne) Benson, Sara (Joe) Wilson and Tina (Todd) Usher; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; puppy, Prince; nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday,...

Jon D. Peterson

Jon D. Peterson

Sep 24, 2018

Age 80, of New Brighton; died peacefully on September 24th, 2018, due to complications from surgery on August 1st.

Preceded in death by his parents Chester and Alice, and his brother C. Kyle Peterson.

Survived by best friend and wife of 53 years, Cleo (Stene); son Garth (Jill) and daughter Bethany; grandchildren Finn and Riley.

Retired commercial realtor. He and...

Stanley W. Schmeckpeper

Stanley W. Schmeckpeper

Sep 23, 2018

Age 69, of Lino Lakes, MN​Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 23, 2018.​Preceded in death by his father, Norman Schmeckpeper; and sister, Bonnie Lewis. Survived by his mother, Elenora; wife, Joan; daughter, Molly Piccirilli (Michael) of CA; son, Eric (Kia); grandchildren, Fayte, Sophia, Orlando, Ava, and Ellanor; brother, Dennis (Nora Tierney); sisters, Sandy Drufke (Robert) of WI...

David M. Florek

David M. Florek

Sep 21, 2018

Age 77, of Lino Lakes.​Preceded in death by parents, Dominic and Nora.​Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Scott (Laura), Karen (Joe), Shelly (Todd), and Brian; grandchildren, Jessica, Aaron, Matthew, Nicholas, Joe Jr., Brogan, Tatum, Trevor, and Connor; and siblings, Margaret and Donald.​Memorial visitation 4-8 PM Monday, October 1, with a sharing of memories at 7 PM, at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES,...

Shirley A. Matykiewicz

Shirley A. Matykiewicz

Sep 21, 2018

Age 83, of St. Paul.​Preceded in death by husband, Dick; and son-in-law, Dale.  Survived by children, Sherry Spears, Maria (Tom) Liemandt, and Bob (Therese); grandchildren, Dale Jr., Todd, Brandi, Shawn, Emily, and Ben; 8 great-grandchildren; many other family and friends.  Visitation 4-7 PM Thursday, September 27 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd B. Private interment...

Anna Lisa Johannson

Anna Lisa Johannson

Sep 20, 2018

Age 50, of Maplewood​After an eleven-month battle with cancer, Lisa passed away peacefully on September 20, 2018, with her family by her side.​Preceded in death by her parents, Lennart and Annigje Johannson.​Survived by her sons, Jake Nordin (Britney) and Derek Nordin; former husband, Jay Nordin; and many, many dear friends.​Lisa was a longtime accountant for the State of Minnesota. She...

Joan M. DeMarce

Joan M. DeMarce

Sep 19, 2018

Age 91, of St. Paul, passed away September 19, 2018.​Preceded in death by parents, John and Vianna; brothers, Paul and Larry; and sister, Ann Connolly.​Survived by sister, Mary Louise Morrow of Grand Rapids, MI; many nieces and nephews.​The family wishes to thank Dr. Cheema and staff; the staff at HealthEast Pillars Hospice; and Donna and Tony Mahmoud; Trish Kennedy, and...

Mary Ann Kight

Mary Ann Kight

Sep 18, 2018

Born September 30, 1929 and died peacefully September 18, 2018 at Lyngblomsten Care Center.  Preceded in death by parents, Guy and Elizabeth (White) Kight; brother, John "Jack"; and sister-in-law, Joan (Hannen) Kight.  Survived by sister, Marjorie; nephews, Guy, Tim and family; niece, Marguerite (James) Clemens and family; very dear cousin, Mary Japal and family.  Graduate of St. Agnes HS '48...

Ethel I. Roerig

Ethel I. Roerig

Sep 18, 2018

Age 97 of St. Paul, passed away September 18, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, John; her children, Steven, Sandra Blesener, and Patricia; siblings, Lois, Jeanette, Dan, and Bill. Survived by her children, James (Dianna) and Dave (Carol); grandchildren, Cheryl, Dan, Jeff, Mark, Hilarie, Mandie, Marc, Shelly, Kimberly, John, and Kevin; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and brother,...

Marilyn L. Haworth (Biedler)

Marilyn L. Haworth (Biedler)

Sep 14, 2018

Age 79 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on September 14, 2018.  Preceded in death by sons, Michael and David Biedler; parents, Myron and Myrtle Purington.  Survived by daughter, Bonnie Fehrman (Philip Marette); sons, Gary, Gregg (Kristi), and Scott (Sandy) Biedler; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon (Jerry) Lemire; former husband, Gerald (Terri) Biedler.   Memorial service 11...

Susan M. Erickson

Susan M. Erickson

Sep 13, 2018

Susan was born September 25, 1949 and passed away peacefully September 13, 2018 with her family around her.​She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvid and Virginia Thompson.​She is survived by her husband, Arden; children, Kelly (Nate) McNeal, Brad, and Angela (Chris) Worms; 8 grandchildren; brother, Richard (Lenora) Thompson; sister, Carol (Dale) Beane; many cousins, nieces and nephews.​Sue worked...

Anna M. Curtis

Anna M. Curtis

Sep 12, 2018

(nee Henck), age 104, formerly of St. Paul.​Preceded in death by husband, Hoyt; and son, Donald.  Survived by son, Gerald (Linda); daughter-in-law, Kathy; grandchildren, Jean, Tim, Stephen; 3 great grandchildren; and nieces & nephews.  Funeral service 10:00 AM Monday, September 17 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 104 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul. Visitation at the church from 9-10 AM Monday.​Interment: Mount Hope...

Michael Hinrichs

Michael Hinrichs

Sep 11, 2018

Michael Hinrichs, 60, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, around 2:15pm.  He was born to John and Patricia (Groeller) Hinrichs on March 7, 1958, at 6:24am.  Over the past 8 and half years, Michael has lived at 2646 Virginia Avenue, in Roseville, Minnesota, with Northeast Residence.  During that time, I think one thing everyone can agree upon is Michael’s smile was...

George T. Mitchell

George T. Mitchell

Sep 10, 2018

Age 85 - Of St. Paul​George was born December 9, 1932 and passed away September 10, 2018.​Longtime member of Teamsters Local #120​Preceded in death by wives, Marie and Jeanne Anne; and infant great-grandson, Wyatt.​Survived by sons, Tom (Lori), Joe (Becky), and Bob (Nancy); many grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lu; and many other relatives and friends. ​A visitation will be held from...

Gloria Ann Gretsch

Gloria Ann Gretsch

Sep 9, 2018

Age 85, of Blaine Preceded in death by husband, Ervin; grandson, Ryan; and sister, Hortense. Survived by children, Karen Gretsch, Elaine (Roger) Orn, James and Marilyn (Patrick) Delaney; grandchildren, Joe (Mallory), Elizabeth (Jesse) Bandelin, Kristin, Brian, Shawn, Jami, Andrew, Matt, Nicole (Jake) Delaney-Johnson, Kristina, Brett (Caitlin) and Alissa; great-grandchildren, Domnick, Anna, Alice and Ariana. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday, September 13 at ST....