OBITUARIES

John W. Heille

John W. Heille

Sep 2, 2018

John Wallace Heille of Isanti, Minnesota, died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a three year courageous struggle with  colon cancer. He died on his 66th birthday, September 2nd. ​John grew up in Shoreview the second oldest child of Wallace and Margaret. He graduated in 1970 from Mounds View High School.  John is proud to have served his country...

Elizabeth D. Jacobson

Elizabeth D. Jacobson

Sep 1, 2018

Age 88, of Circle Pines.​​Passed away September 1, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.   Preceded in death by parents, Helmer and Berma; husband, Albert; and son Allen.   Survived by children, Jackie (Bill), Brad (Linda), Joyce, Eric, Rob (Mary); grandchildren, Leah (Andy), Paul (Lori), Tina, Max, Ellie, and Jack; great grandchildren, Clementine and Beatrice. Also survived by her amazing sisters,...

Thomas J. Triemert

Thomas J. Triemert

Aug 30, 2018

Age 87, of Roseville​

The journey of life began for Tom on November 6, 1930 and ended peacefully on August 30, 2018.  

His parents Nick & Helen precede him in death ,as well as his son, Tom Jr., and sisters, Leona Martin and Pat (Rosella) Enes.  

Surviving are Irene, his loving wife of 42 years; children, Cindy (Dave)...

Beverly A. Ehrnreiter

Beverly A. Ehrnreiter

Aug 29, 2018

Age 89 of St. Paul, passed away on August 29, 2018.   Preceded in death by husband, John E., Jr.; son, John M.; and siblings, Raoul Wheeler & Phyllis Roberg.  Survived by daughter, Karin Greeman; grandchildren; and siblings, Marlene Olson & Wayne Tobias.  Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, September 13 at The Church of St. John the Evangelist, 380 E. Little...

Michael J. Matzke

Michael J. Matzke

Aug 29, 2018

Age 78​Memorial service 1 PM Friday, September 14 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Dr. (Cty Hwy 23). Visitation from 12-1 PM Friday at the funeral home. Private interment St. Joseph's Church Cemetery.

Thomas P. Kastama

Thomas P. Kastama

Aug 28, 2018

Age 62, of Lino Lakes​Passed away August 28, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Preceded in death by wife, Cindy; and grandparents, Steve & Louise Seliga.  Survived by parents, Jim & Pat; stepchildren, Angie (Adrian) Henning & Chris (Holly) Popelka; grandsons, David & Cody; siblings, Dennis (Christie), Jerry, Patty (Larry) Pfundstein, and Karry; many nieces, nephews, other family &...

Michael J. Burke

Michael J. Burke

Aug 26, 2018

Age 65, of Lino Lakes. Died peacefully on August 26, 2018.  Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Ruth; brother, Thomas; brothers-in-law, Peter Gardner & Bud Lartch; and nephew, Paul Gardner.  Survived by loving wife, Barbara; daughters, Jennifer (Justin) Mishler, Michelle Burke (fiance’ Tosh Gillman) and Amy Burke; grandson, Anders Gillman; siblings, James (Idabelle), Stephen (MaryEllen), William (Ann), CharlaMarie Gardner and...

Everett "Ev" Hanson

Everett "Ev" Hanson

Aug 25, 2018

Age 74 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018.   Preceded in death by wife, Kathy; parents, Elmer & Julia; brother, Jerry.   Survived by son, Eric; daughter, Brenda (Jim) Turi; grandchildren, Amelia, Gillian and Andrew “A.J.”; sisters, Jane (Jack) Balkenende, Judy (Jerry) Hoy; many other family and friends.  Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, August 30 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL...

Olive I. Keeley

Olive I. Keeley

Aug 24, 2018

Age 93, of White Bear Lake. Preceded in death by husband, John E. Keeley, brother, Richard Poitras; and sister, Ethel Wert. Survived by children, Patrick, Eileen, Edward; grandson, John (Alisha); great granddaughter, Hailey; sisters, Marie Raiolo, Adele Poitras, Alice Folsom; sister-in-law, Gerrie Poitras; and many nieces & nephews..  Funeral service 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 29 at Mueller-Bies (Roseville), 2130 N. Dale St. @...

Mabel F. Swanson

Mabel F. Swanson

Aug 24, 2018

Beloved Aunt - Age 93​Died peacefully on August 24, 2018 from complications of Alzheimer's disease.​Preceded in death by all of her nine siblings.​Survived by many loving nieces and nephews.​Born in Zim, Minnesota on April 2, 1925 or, as her brother said, "one day late." Memorial service 2:00 PM Thursday, August 30 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street @ County Road B. Visitation...

Michael J. Keenan

Michael J. Keenan

Aug 23, 2018

Age 72, formerly of Mahtomedi.​Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, and entered the gates of Heaven on August 23, 2018.  Born to James & Dorothy Keenan on January 27, 1946 in Saint Paul.  Survived by the love of his life, his bride of 35 years, Kristine; daughters, Austina (Dan) Geiger, Nicole (Bret) LaBuwi; grandchildren, Blake, Luke, Shay and Brooke; siblings, Patrick (Lesley)...

Mary M. Carlson

Mary M. Carlson

Aug 22, 2018

Age 92 of Roseville Devoted Mother and Grandmother Passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on August 22, 2018. Preceded in death by daughter, Linda Haasken. Survived by children, Diane Swann, Barb (Paul) Nenn, Dave (Deb), and Patti (Tom) Flynn; grandchildren, Angela, Melissa, Michael, Matthew, Jennifer, Stephanie, Janel, Brian, Katie, Bethany, and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Joshua, Brianna, Carson, and Vincent. Visitation 6-8...

John C. Perry

John C. Perry

Aug 22, 2018

Age 70, of Apple Valley. ​Preceded in death by parents, Harold & Mary. Survived by wife, Pat; son, John (Tracy); brother, Neil; nieces, nephews, other family & friends. John worked at Bloomington & Hopkins Schools, Anoka County, YMCA-Minneapolis, and Fox Industries.  Memorial visitation 4-8 PM Friday, September 14 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd B.

Cecelia M. Prudhomme

Cecelia M. Prudhomme

Aug 18, 2018

(Nee Marah)

Age 75, of Vadnais Heights

Survived by husband, James “Howie”; children, Lisa Cortez and Dennis (Steph) Prudhomme; grandchildren, Bryce, Jessica, Josee, Kyle, Carlee and Taylor; brother, Jim (Joyce) Marah; many nieces, nephews and friends.  

Memorial service 1:00 PM Sunday, September 9 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street @ County Road B. Visitation at the funeral home from 12...

Nancy L. Spika

Nancy L. Spika

Aug 17, 2018

 Nee Dirkzwager Age 69, of Roseville​Went 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

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

Ricky Taylor

Aug 15, 2018

Age 53, of Circle Pines​Preceded 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

Joan Marie Demont

Aug 15, 2018

nee Olson​Age 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

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

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...