OBITUARIES
Nancy L. Spika
Aug 17, 2018
Nee Dirkzwager Age 69, of RosevilleWent to be with her Lord on August 17, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth & Marian Dirkzwager. Survived by loving husband of 45 years, Ron; son, Jay (Sumer) Spika and their children, Malek, Nyla, Zander and Amalia; daughter, Joy Spika; siblings, Mary (Ken) Ford and Lee Dirkzwager; nieces, nephews and many friends. Nancy had a special...
Richard J. Hoekstra
Aug 17, 2018
Age 91 Passed away on August 17, 2018. Preceded in death by wife of 55 years, Doris. Survived by children, Kenneth (Darlene), Kristine (Brian) Holthus, David (Martha), and Douglas (Pamela); grandchildren, Angela (Jake), Eric, Kimberly, Daniel, Kathleen, Kara (Michael), Jason (Jena), Hannah, and Haley; great-grandchildren, Will, Luke, and Kendall. WWII Navy Veteran and 37-year engineering employee of 3M. Funeral service 11 AM...
Ricky Taylor
Aug 15, 2018
Age 53, of Circle PinesPreceded in death by his mother, Judy Hendry; father, Richard Taylor; and stepfather, William Hendry.Survived by daughter, Megan Rea (fiance Lucas Brones); sister, Sharee Markus; other family and friends.Rick was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a hard-working, blue-collar man who was not afraid to get his hands dirty and get the job done. He...
Joan Marie Demont
Aug 15, 2018
nee OlsonAge 83, of Little Canada Preceded in death by parents, Arnold & Evelyn; brothers, Jack & Dick. Survived by sons, Jim, Rob, Dave (Leona), and Tom (Maolee); grandchildren, Mike, Nick, Ethan, Emma, Leo, and George; brother, Gary; nieces, nephews, and other family. Private services will be held.
Catherine T. Gunderson
Aug 15, 2018
Age 81 of Centerville, passed away on August 15, 2018. Preceded in death by ex-husband, Marvin; special friend, Marcel Rivard. Survived by children, Susan (Tom) Ostendorf, Tamara (David) Engen, Nancy Collins, Shari (Dan) Flanagan, Scott, William “Billy”; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, John Ernst (Carol Black), Theresa (Dwain) Mattson, Alice (Jim) Robinson, Tony (Carol) Ernst, Mary (Archie) Benson, Aggie (Gordy)...
Joan A. Knudtson
Aug 15, 2018
Joan (Jo) A. Knudtson, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018. She was born in Madison on October 29, 1929 to Fred and Pearl Grant. She shared this birth date with twin sister, Jean Gritzmacher. Jo graduated from Madison East High School. On August 7, 1948 she married the late Eugene Knudtson at Trinity Lutheran Church, where they...
Hoang Kim Huynh
Aug 15, 2018
Age 81 of BlaineVisitation and services:Friday August 17 from 10:30 - 1 PMSaturday 8/18 from 12 Noon - 5 PMSunday 8/19 from 1 - 5 PMMonday 8/20 from 9 - 10:30 AM
Lorraine Johnson
Aug 14, 2018
(nee Groess) Age 94, of St. Paul
Preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Willard “Bill”.
Survived by children, Nancy (Norm) Goranowski, Scott (Teresa), and Joann (Vic) Matsumoto; grandchildren, David, Bonnie, Nicole, Kyle, Nick, Kelley, Melinda, and Trevor; great-grandson, Kane; and sister, Anne Specker.
Lorraine loved bowling, fishing, sewing, crafting, baking, and the Twins.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday, August 20...
William L. Brown
Aug 14, 2018
Age 51 of Shoreview, tragically passed away on August 14, 2018 while scuba diving. Survived by loving wife, Stephanie; beautiful children, Zachary, Katherine, and Xavier; supportive mother, Sarah Cousins; beloved in-laws, nieces and nephew, aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, August 21 at PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1505 Burns Ave., St. Paul. Visitation 4-7 PM Monday at...
Bruce W. Anderson
Aug 11, 2018
Age 71, of St. Paul, died peacefully at home surrounded by family.Preceded in death by parents, Willis and Lorraine.Survived by wife and best friend, Barb; children, Kim (Rey) Silva, Sue Anderson, Michele (Tim) Paul, John Detviler, and Nancy Scanlan;7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathy (Dennis) Rousu, andWendy (Jim) Solinger; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends.Memorial service 12...
Loretta L. Zarambo
Aug 10, 2018
(nee Huber)Age 82, of Lino Lakes; passed away on August 10, 2018.Survived by children, Nancy, Susan (Mike), Greg (Maria) and Julie (Dave); 8 practically perfect grandchildren; sister Maxine (Gary); brothers, Harvey (Kathy), and Rodney; many cousins; nieces and nephews; friends; and wonderful neighbors. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Stanley; sister-in-law, Michele; niece Dianne; and nephew, Mark. Loretta was born and raised in Hazen,...
Joyce M. Allen
Aug 10, 2018
(nee Button) Age 87, of St. PaulPreceded in death by husband, Everett; brother, Walter Bufton. Survived by children, Glen (Mona), Debbie (Mike) Moriarty, Mark; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; twin sister, Joan (James) Goefert; also nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 21 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Co. Rd. B. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral...
Michelle N. Nies
Aug 9, 2018
(née McCormack) Age 50 of White Bear Lake Passed away on August 9, 2018 surrounded by her family after a strong fight with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Paul; son, Chris; father, Robert (Linda) McCormack; mother, Julia McCormack; siblings, Robert Jr. and Cindy McClain; and nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 10 AM Saturday, August 18 at ROSEVILLE LUTHERAN...
Richard E. Strohkirch
Aug 9, 2018
Born March 24, 1943 to George and Jane Strohkirch in St. Paul. He was a twin to his brother Thomas who was born first. Passed away on August 9, 2018. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Emil and Anna Strohkirch; Andrew and Ella Swanson, parents George and Jane and brother, Larry. Survived by brother, Tom and nephews Michael (Lisa) and David;...
Thomas Ducharme
Aug 8, 2018
Passed away on August 8, 2018 at the age of 76 from Pancreatic Cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Philemon and Agnes (Jansen) Ducharme; brother, Richard; and daughter, Rita. He is survived by his loving wife Sandy of 34 years; children, Renee, Michael, Jim (Suzanne), Neil; son-in-law, Richard Willox; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister, Patricia (Richard) Coan;...
John H. Pracht
Aug 7, 2018
Age 91, of St. Paul; passed away on August 7, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Carroll; and sons, Dan and Rick.Survived by sons, Paul and Tom (Stanija); daughter, Carol (Mike) Donahoe;10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, August 13 at ST. STEPHANUS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 739 Lafond Ave., St. Paul. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation 3-7 PM Sunday at MUELLER-BIES...
Seiji Sakai
Aug 6, 2018
85 years old, of Roseville Born in Seattle, WA, on March 8, 1933. At the age of 2 his family moved back to Japan where he grew up. Seiji was a Sgt in the U.S. Air Force, active 5 ½ years as a Language Special Interpreter. He worked as a clerk at the St Paul Post Office for 57 years, retiring at 75! Seiji...
Lois A. Luedtke
Aug 6, 2018
(nee Petro)
Age 91, of St. Paul.
Passed peacefully on August 6, 2018.
Survived by loving husband of 69 years, Bill; children, Billy, Cindy (Bill), Don (Terrie), Julie (Jim) Brodtmann, and Joe (Romelle); five special grandchildren; six extra special great-grandchildren; sister, Kay Doree; nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation from 1-2 PM Friday, August 10 at LYNGBLOMSTEN CHAPEL, 1415 Almond Ave., St. Paul....
Lorraine H. Holman
Aug 2, 2018
(nee Nelson)
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother
Age 94, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully on August 2, 2018.
Preceded in death by husband, Emil; and sisters, Mae Holman and Bette Brandvold.
Survived by children, Sharyn Heisick, Gary (Donna), Terry (Lynn), and Laurie; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Longtime employee of Brown & Bigelow. Funeral service...
Stanley J. Bougie
Aug 2, 2018
Age 86 of St. Paul passed away on August 2, 2018Survived by wife of 61 years, Marge; daughter, Tammie (Todd) Eichmann; beloved dog, Kaylie; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 AM Monday, August 6 at CROWN OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 115 Crusader Ave W., West St. Paul. Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation 12 Noon- 3 PM Sunday August 5 at...
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