OBITUARIES

James A. Priem

James A. Priem

Sep 26, 2023

Preceded in death by parents, Milburn and Betty; brothers-in-law, Leroy Widerski, Jerry Hermanson, Bruce Ruppert and Marv Letendre; sisters-in-law, Casey Rhode and Bonnie Priem; and loving cat, Kalie.

Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Doreen; sons, Steve (Shelley) and Ed (Christie); grandchildren, Lexi, Nick, Steven; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jerry and Marge; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

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Erna M. Ohmann

Erna M. Ohmann

Sep 25, 2023

Erna Mae Ohmann (née Gaebel), age 88, passed away September 25, 2023.

Erna was born December 16, 1934 in Freeport, Minnesota, a middle child of 11 children. In her younger years she enjoyed camping, fishing, and shopping, but most of all enjoyed being with her family until her passing.

Preceded in death by parents, John and Sophia Gaebel;...

Raymond T. Breeden

Raymond T. Breeden

Sep 22, 2023

Age 81 of Lino Lakes, passed away Sept. 22, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Wilhelmenia; son, Leon; brother, Calvin; sister-in-law, Vera; longtime partner, Jeni Doelz; step-mother, Ruth Breeden.

Survived by children, Rodger (Wendy), Timothy “Hagar” (Trish), Ronna Breeden (Paul Shoberg), Janele (Donald) Huff; adopted son, Scott (Christine) Hanneman; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; step-brothers, John (Mary) McReynolds,...

Charlene A. Sanford

Charlene A. Sanford

Sep 22, 2023

“Chub”, age 89, of Lino Lakes

Passed away September 22, 2023

Preceded in death by parents, Winfield & Ann Hunt; husband, Jack C.; grandson, Jack C.; granddaughter, Autumn, grandson, Brandon, great-grandson, Bryan; brother, Lloyd Hunt.

Survived by children, Scott (Cindy), Mike (Cindy), Jeff (Jami) and Charl-Ann (Chris) Huesman; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service 11 AM Monday, October 2...

Charlotte J. Boesel

Charlotte J. Boesel

Sep 22, 2023

Age 98 of Blaine, former longtime resident of St. Paul, passed away on September 22, 2023. 

Preceded in death by husband, Fred; son, Terry. 

Survived by daughter, Nancy (Randy) Zuleger; grandchildren, Bonnie Kiefner (Steven), Neal Kiefner (Andrea), Janna (Wayne) Peckman; great-grandchildren, Lillian Wolfbauer, Mason Kiefner, Hayden Peckman, and Alexis Peckman. 

Memorial service 4:00 PM Thursday, September 28...

Richard W. Timm

Richard W. Timm

Sep 21, 2023

Richard W. Timm "Ricky", passed away September 21, 2023 at the age of 73.

Ricky was a very happy and loving person. He always had a smile on his face, even when he was sick. He loved giving hugs to his staff/family. He was strong and very compassionate.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Ricky's life will be held at 11:00...

Katherine M. Johnson (nee McKenzie)

Katherine M. Johnson (nee McKenzie)

Sep 21, 2023

Age 93, of Circle Pines, passed away September 21, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gunard; son, Robert; and eight siblings.

Survived by children, Jim (Doreen), Denise Johnson, Mary (George) Amundson, and Bryan (Kathy); grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, October 12 at St. Joseph of the Lakes...

Sharon Lee Catherine Hill

Sharon Lee Catherine Hill

Sep 21, 2023

Sharon Lee Catherine "Sherry" Hill, age 80 of Roseville, passed away peacefully with people she loved by her side on September 21, 2023.   Sharon was born on February 2, 1943 in St. Paul, MN to Leo and Elizabeth Seethaler. She was a devoted wife, mom and grandma, and a retired teacher from House of Hope Preschool in St. Paul....

Janet A. Kohler

Janet A. Kohler

Sep 20, 2023

Born February 8, 1939.

Died peacefully September 20, 2023.

Preceded in death by husbands, Edward Kohler and Kenneth Schwalbach.

Survived by children, Lisa (Ron) Iverson, Robert (Rebecca) Kohler, Ken (Kathy) Kohler, and Michael Kohler; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Leier; sister-in-law, Muriel Kohler; many loving and caring nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Longtime active parishioner at...

Barbara A. Appleby (née Berg)

Barbara A. Appleby (née Berg)

Sep 19, 2023

Age 65, of Maplewood, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2023 while vacationing in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Barb was born in New Ulm, MN to Leo and Claire (Peuser) Berg.

She graduated in 1977 from New Ulm Cathedral High School, and then attended Brainerd Community College.

In 1984 Barb married Bill Appleby, and they resided in Maplewood, MN.

She worked...

Lois L. Larson (Rowell)

Lois L. Larson (Rowell)

Sep 18, 2023

Age 89, passed away on Monday, September 18th, 2023, surrounded by her children at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Frederick Larson II; parents, Bessie Mansfield and Donald “Tim” Rowell; sisters, Joyce Hiller, Remona Berthiaume, and Verona Robinson; and brother, William “Bill” Rowell.   

Lois is survived by 9 children,...

Dale Walter Johnson

Dale Walter Johnson

Sep 17, 2023

Age 78, passed away surrounded by his family on September 17, 2023.

Dale was preceded in death by his son, David; parents, Walter and Gladys Johnson; sister, Barbara Eshelman.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol; son, Timothy (Katherine) Johnson; daughter, Candy (Randy) Janusch; grandchildren, Krystal (Ben) Sheils, Wyatt Johnson, Jessica (Aaron) McNitt, Nicholas Johnson,...

Thomas J. Sperl

Thomas J. Sperl

Sep 16, 2023

Age 91, of Oak Park Heights, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, George A. & Lillian T. Sperl; and brothers, Richard Sperl & James (Arline) Sperl.

Survived by loving wife of 72 years, Rose Mary; children, Colleen (Jeff) Cheever, Michael (Kathy) Sperl; grandchildren, Sara (Lucas) & Tom (Jackie) Cheever, Kaitlin (Brian) Royal, Nick (Tory)...

Joanne F. Hinrichs

Joanne F. Hinrichs

Sep 15, 2023

Age 92, of Roseville, passed away on September 15, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, Jerry; sons, Gary & Jim; and siblings, Delores, Lorraine & Richard.

Survived by children, Joseph Hinrichs, Theresa (Jeff) Ahlm, Anne Danielson; grandchildren, Wendy, Beth, Jerry, Paul, Laina, Brian, Michael, Britta, Jennifer, Amy; and great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, September...

Frances Jean Smith

Frances Jean Smith

Sep 15, 2023

Frances Jean Smith (née Rehberger) age 80, of Little Canada, passed away surrounded by family on September 15, 2023.

Fran was a strong, caring, and giving person.  She always went the extra mile for everyone. She enjoyed playing cards, knitting, puzzles, and baking. 

Her loving ways and caring heart will be missed by many.

She is survived by her...

Bette I. Brozek

Bette I. Brozek

Sep 10, 2023

Age 92, of St. Paul.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 10, 2023. 

She is preceded in death by husband, Mark; her parents; and sister, Shirley Henry.

Survived by children, Barbara (William) Hahn, Tom (Carol), Kathryn (Chris) Miller, Patricia (Patrick) Bakos; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Bette was truly remarkable in every way and...

Mary E. Craig

Mary E. Craig

Sep 9, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Craig Wilson (Berry) who was lovingly called “Gail” by her brothers and sisters, died peacefully in her sleep on September 9, 2023 at the youthful age of 76 years old.

Mary was born on March 24, 1947 in Columbus, MS to her dad, Mr. Berry and to Lubertha (née Shelton) Stewart. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She attended Summit Avenue Assembly of God. Her...

Levi David Bugarin-Gamboa

Levi David Bugarin-Gamboa

Sep 9, 2023

Age 8 months, 15 days, passed away on September 9, 2023.

Survived by parents, David & Valerie Bugarin; brother, Leonardo; grandparents, Antonio & Maria Bugarin-Sanchez, Esmeralda Hernandez & Feliz Gamboa; great-grandmother, Beatrice Perez; Godparents, Margarita Bugarin-Sanchez & Jesse Echeverria; aunts & uncles, Edith Gamboa (Jose Melara), Kimberly Hernandez, Evolett Hernandez, Ori Gamboa, Jose David Hernandez, Antonia Bugarin, Pablo Bugarin, Daniel...

David J. Clausen

David J. Clausen

Sep 9, 2023

David J. Clausen, age 64 of Arden Hills, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2023.

Preceded in death by father, Phil; and brother, Jim.

Survived by wife, Barb; daughter, Jennifer (Henry Hansen); son, David; mother, Lynette; brother, John (Shelly); nieces, nephews, many other family members and friends.

Dave was a genuine "what you see is what you get" kind of...

Elsie Eleanor Bloom

Elsie Eleanor Bloom

Sep 7, 2023

Elsie E. Bloom, age 63, of Blaine, MN. Formerly of Watertown, SD.

Passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

She spent 18 courageous years researching treatment and fighting cancer.

Elsie was born on August 16, 1960 to Richard H. "Jim" and Mildred F. "Millie" (née Hammond) Johnson of Watertown, SD, in Long Beach, CA, where her dad was...

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