OBITUARIES

Connie I. Schmidt (née Kelling)

Connie I. Schmidt (née Kelling)

Nov 28, 2024

Age 83, of Circle Pines, passed away on November 28, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Paul; parents, Joe & Alvina (Jacobson) Kelling; and brother, Dale Kelling.

Survived by children, Rusty (Jenny), Dawn (Candy), and Scott (Colleen); grandchildren, Matt (Cathy), Caitie (Jeff), Meaghan, Luke (Samantha), and my; great-grandchildren, Waylon, Linette, PJ, and Lilli; brothers, Kenny, Gene, and Larry Kelling; and many nieces...

Darnell Barnes

Darnell Barnes

Nov 27, 2024

Darnell was born in Wynn, Arkansas on January 18th, 1948 to Bearice Cross and Oderin Barnes. Growing up, Darnell was outgoing and full of life and was never afraid of hard work. He would often work in the field to earn himself a few dollars. He attended Childress High school until he left for Job Corps at the tender age...

Kathleen M. Satersmoen

Kathleen M. Satersmoen

Nov 24, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Merrill Satersmoen (née Clark) passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at age 78, after a 7-year journey with Alzheimer's.

Preceded in death by parents, Irene and Lester Clark; sisters, Doris (Derickson) and Lois (Jocham); and brother, Thomas "Tom".

Survived by husband, James “Jim” after 57 years of marriage (would have been 58 years on December 17th); children, Scott (Terri),...

Linda Ann Long, M.D., DGCHS

Linda Ann Long, M.D., DGCHS

Nov 24, 2024

Linda Ann Long, M.D., was born on June 15, 1944, in Morgantown, West Virginia. She died on November 24, Solemnity of Christ the King, after a long life dedicated to His service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew F. and Virginia Ann Long, her sister, Jean Long LaTour of Beacon, NY, and her brother, Robert C. Long of...

Geraldine Lorraine Braun

Geraldine Lorraine Braun

Nov 24, 2024

Geri was born on March 14, 1937 in St. Paul, MN. 

Geri had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Bernard’s church. She spent many hours at the bowling alley and playing golf. She retired from Northern States Power Co. after working there for 39 years.

We will miss you deeply; you will always be remembered for the...

Daryl George Ruzicka

Daryl George Ruzicka

Nov 24, 2024

Age 87, of Roseville, passed away on November 24, 2024.

Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey; and parents, George & Lucille Ruzicka.

Survived by wife, Millie; children, Cherie (Sam) Danna, DuWayne (Wendy) Ruzicka, Randall (Marta) Ruzicka, Michael Ruzicka; grandsons, Ryan (Christina) Young, Erek (Paulina) Young, Jeremy Ruzicka; great grandchildren, Aaliyah, Addy, Bella, Frankie; and siblings, Gerald (Margie) Ruzicka & Sandy (Mike) Wosmek.

Daryl...

Steven A. Blomberg

Steven A. Blomberg

Nov 23, 2024

Age 68, of North Minneapolis.

Preceded in death by parents, Ted and Joyce; sister Bonnie; and infant brother.

Survived by children, Correne (Eric) Johnson, Carolyn (Cory) Gariepy, Steven (Jessi), Jacob (Carley), and their mother & his close friend, Darlene (Merle) White; grandchildren, Jacob, Adam, Benjamin, Taylor, Oliver, Alexandra, Jillian, Jason, Quintin, Cayden, June, Millie; siblings, Sue (David) Blood, Nancy Lindseth, Ted (Tammy),...

Elaine M. Cownie

Elaine M. Cownie

Nov 23, 2024

Elaine M. Cownie (nee LaCasse), passed away after a lengthy illness with family by her side.

Elaine was a Roseville resident but lived most of her life in the Como Park area of St. Paul. She graduated from Our Lady of Peace High School in 1959, where she made lifelong friends. She was a member of Holy Childhood Parish for over...

Richard L. Birrenbach

Richard L. Birrenbach

Nov 22, 2024

Preceded in death by brother, Bill (Judy) Jungheim.

Survived by loving wife, Ann; children, Roxanne Birrenbach (Don Martin) and Paul Vanasek (Jamie Voss); grandchildren, Brittany, Haily, Dominic; brother, Tom Birrenbach; and other family and friends.

Retired Ramsey County Sheriff. Founding member of the Minnesota Fugitive Task Force.

Memorial Gathering 1 - 4 PM Sunday, December 15 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake...

Anne M. Wilson

Anne M. Wilson

Nov 22, 2024

With a heavy heart, we are sad to say Anne passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 22, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

Anne was a fighter in all aspects of life. Growing up with a large blended family while continuing to raise her own very large blended family.

Anne maintained an open door policy up to her...

Edward A. Haider

Edward A. Haider

Nov 21, 2024

Edward Haider, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024. 

Preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Joyce. 

He is survived by children, Dan (Margee), Nancy (Gary) Burger, Paul (Linda); grandchildren, Matthew, Jacob (Kinsey), Jared, Andrew (Tara), Danielle, Molly, Angela, Jeffrey (Megan), Nina (Joshua) Bowen; great grandchildren, Augustine, Vera, Bernadette, Jarren, Julien, Raelynn, Bentley, Westley,...

Mary Ann Lindgren

Mary Ann Lindgren

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Ann was born on December 3, 1935 in Crosby, MN to Dan and Annie Ustipak. She married Gene Lindgren and had three sons, Mark, Michael and David.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; her parents and her siblings.

She is survived by her sister, Mildred; sons, Mark (Connie), Michael (Cheryl) and David (Dawn); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;...

Stephen F. Marincel

Stephen F. Marincel

Nov 19, 2024

Steve Marincel passed away from illness on November 19, 2024 after a life where many caring people sustained him and gave his life meaning.

Steve’s life began with loving parents, grandparents and siblings. He was blessed with an extended family of aunts, uncles and over 30 cousins who developed an ongoing community.

Steve was very proud of his Naz Hall days and...

Joanne M. Luttrell

Joanne M. Luttrell

Nov 19, 2024

Joanne M. Luttrell, age 88 of Roseville, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Vyan "Pete"; parents, Raymond and Laura Beck; siblings, "Dolly" Pietsch, Harold Beck and William Beck; and son-in-law, Scott Bradley.

Survived by children, Vicki (Kevin) Strandberg, Sue Bradley, Nancy (Steve) Schugel, Laurie (Tom) Larson, and Peter Luttrell; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Betty Elaine Connors

Betty Elaine Connors

Nov 17, 2024

Betty Elaine Connors, born Betty Olson on January 28, 1932 in Amery, Wisconsin, peacefully died in her Edina home on November 17, 2024.

Betty was a wife of Eugene; mother of Mike, Martha (Andy) Roth, Karen, and Kevin (Megan Day); grandmother of Ailsa, Zie, and Jesus; sister of Paul and Willard.

A former teacher, Betty was a gregarious and kind soul who...

Ruth Wilhelmina Scamfer

Ruth Wilhelmina Scamfer

Nov 17, 2024

Age 95 of Andover, MN., passed away on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, in Andover, MN. 

Ruth was preceded in death by husband, Norman; daughter, Karin Nottke; and sister, Helen Brockett. 

Survived by sons, Russell (Sally) of Bellevue, NE., James (Cynthia) of Anoka, MN; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of life and interment will be held in the...

Norris G. Risty

Norris G. Risty

Nov 15, 2024

Age 86 of Little Canada, on November 15, 2024.

Survived by wife of 54 years, Esta; son, Corey (Jennifer); grandchildren, Danielle & Ethan.

No services will be held.

Vincent Paul Grundman

Vincent Paul Grundman

Nov 14, 2024

Age 72, of Maplewood, Minnesota. Beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Vince passed away surrounded by loving family members on November 14, 2024, from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. 

Vince was the oldest of six children born into a happy family. Always fit, Vince spent much of his life cycling—whether it was to and from work or enjoying...

Yvonne G. Neujahr

Yvonne G. Neujahr

Nov 13, 2024

Yvonne (Gosselin) Neujahr, age 87 of Roseville, went to Heaven on November 13, 2024 surrounded by her family, after losing her long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Yvonne was born and raised in NE Minneapolis, graduated from Edison HS and Hennepin Tech College with a degree in Commercial Art. 

She is survived by husband, Ron; son, Dan (Cam); daughter, Dawn (Tom) Labiosa; grandchildren,...

Lois Mae Davenport

Lois Mae Davenport

Nov 12, 2024

Age 82 of Shoreview, went to Jesus after complications from Alzheimer's, on November 12, 2024.

Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Larry; daughter, Sheila (Randy) Nutt; brother, David (Claudia) Rust; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, November 22 at Presbyterian Church of the Way, 3382 Lexington Ave N., Shoreview with visitation from 10-11 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorials...