OBITUARIES
Michael W. Handy
Aug 30, 2024
Age 78 of Circle Pines, passed away on August 30, 2024.
Survived by wife, Donna; daughter, Mary Ann (Brad) Jones; son, Michael II; grandchildren, Ryan (Nicole) Handy-Bass, Caleb (Skylar) Jones, Amanda Jones; great-granddaughters, Chloie Jones, Charlay Mae Handy-Bass.
Memorial service 12:30 PM Friday, September 20 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Drive (County Hwy 23). Visitation from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Friday...
Robert Ernest Walker
Aug 29, 2024
Robert Ernest Walker, 81, passed away on August 29, 2024, in Fridley, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marian; and son, Dion Walker.
Robert is survived by his sons, Rolando (Sonya) Walker and Damian (Andrea) Walker; his grandchildren who brought him so much joy, Kyla, Gavin, Aurelia, Aaliyah, and Brodie; and siblings who cherished having him as...
Mary A. Schader
Aug 29, 2024
Mary A. Schader, age 76 of St. Paul, passed away August 29, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Veronica.
Survived by siblings, Vonnie Schroeder, Louie (Jeanine) Schader, Paul (Barbara) Schader, Ann Spangler, Joe (Debra) Schader, Carol Corich, and Mark (Flyn) Schader; also many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service 4:00 PM Monday, September 16 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N....
Wesley L. Barnes
Aug 27, 2024
Wes Barnes, age 88, of Roseville, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Born on October 22, 1935 in Fargo, North Dakota to Sarah and Clifford Barnes and was the younger brother to Curt. All preceded him in death.
After graduating from Fargo High School, Wes served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. After his time in the service,...
Patricia R. Harrison (Flaherty)
Aug 27, 2024
Patricia R. (Flaherty) Harrison, age 82 of Shoreview, passed away August 27, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Rose; brothers, Dick and wife Vonnie, and Rollie and wife Karen; and brother-in-law, Jim Ross.
Survived by daughter, Cheryl (Jim) Nielsen; son, Bob (Patti) Harrison; sister, Kathy Ross; grandchildren, Christian Harrison (Nicole), Andrew (Madde) Nielsen, Adam Nielsen (Lexa), and Ross (Loren) Harrison;...
Susan Elizabeth (Gerlach) Prudhomme
Aug 26, 2024
Sue, age 61 of Oakdale, passed away August 26, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jerome “Jerry” Gerlach; brother-in-law, Jerry Brinda; and father-in-law, Rick Prudhomme.
Sue is survived by her devoted husband of 33 years, Michel “Mike” and their son, Matthew “Matt” and his fiancé, Madalyn Blees; her mother, Shirley (Haakinson) Gerlach; siblings, Kathy Brinda, Mary (Gordy) Mroz, and...
Leo M. Wegan
Aug 25, 2024
Age 86, a beloved figure of Circle Pines, Minnesota, sadly left our world on August 25, 2024, after a life richly loved in service and kindness. Known for his Navy military service and the many books he read, the jokes he shared, the games he played on many, and his commitment to his family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Orvil...
John P. Reynolds
Aug 21, 2024
Age 78, passed on to Heaven on August 21, 2024.
John graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1964 and continued his education at Northwestern Electronic Institute majoring in electronics. He met and married his wife, Barbara, on November 23, 1973. His career over the years included building commercial ovens at Litton Microwave, wiring packaging machines at Tetra Pack, making implantable heart...
Richard F. Demont
Aug 21, 2024
Preceded in death by parents, John & Josephine; and brothers, John and Donald.
Survived by nieces, nephews, other family and many dear friends.
Dick retired from Onan after a 30+ year career.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, August 29 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 380 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM Thursday....
Louise C. Weins (née Woodham)
Aug 21, 2024
Age 100, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Francis; daughter, Diana Hendrickson; and siblings, Reuben Woodham & Evelyn Novak.
Survived by children, Stephen (Terri) Weins and Janet (Darin) Neilson; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; and nieces & nephews.
Visitation at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 N. Dale St., St. Paul on Wednesday, August 28...
Paul J. Boche
Aug 20, 2024
Paul J. Boche, age 69, died in his home on August 20, 2024. Born on June 3, 1955, to Wilfred and Ruth (Markworth) Boche, Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. After graduating from Concordia Academy, he worked as a grain sampler and later as a United States postal employee in a variety of positions. He completed his...
Caroline "Terry" McCann
Aug 20, 2024
Caroline "Terry" Joanne McCann, of Roseville, passed away on August 20, 2024 at the age of 92.
She was born April 24, 1932 in Litchfield, MN and was the youngest in her family, having four brothers and three sisters. Her childhood was spent on the family farm, moving into town after the death of her father when she was 13. She...
John J. Hurst
Aug 19, 2024
John Joseph Hurst was born in Bemidji, MN on September 9, 1942 and passed away in Circle Pines, MN on August 19, 2024.
He is preceded in death by parents, Robert E. and Elsie M. Hurst; siblings, Lois Enquist, Robert G. Hurst and Ellen Harmer; and daughter, Renee Thompson.
John is survived by his wife, Linda Hurst; sister, Dorothy Silva (John); children,...
Maureen B. Jeffries
Aug 18, 2024
Maureen B. Jeffries passed away August 18, 2024.
Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, Marcus and Lenore Mulcahy and her sister, Michele Mulcahy. She is survived by her children, Jay, Monica (Ken), and Mike; her grandchildren, Alec, Caitlin, Katrina, Bridget, Mackenzie, and by her sister, Mary Jo Mulcahy.
Maureen was born on November 2, 1941 in Langdon, North Dakota. Her...
Lynda D. Banta
Aug 17, 2024
Lynda Diane Banta, age 62, of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece and friend.
Lynda was an administrative assistant at various corporations. She enjoyed photography, singing, musicals, butterflies, Elvis, various arts and crafts, music festivals, and spending time with her family and friends. She was actively involved in church and...
Susan J. Frieburg
Aug 15, 2024
Susan "Sue" Jean Frieburg (née Maki), age 69, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, with her family by her side.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Ellen (née Heikkila) Maki; parents-in-law, Clayton and E. Janell (née Jacobs) Frieburg and sister-in-law, Nancy Maki.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Darryl Frieburg; her children, Jessica (Michael)...
Laurence N. Carlson
Aug 14, 2024
Laurence “Larry” Ned Carlson, born on October 17, 1938, in St. Paul, MN, passed away on August 14, 2024, in White Bear Lake, MN.
Larry graduated from Washington High School in 1956 and remained actively involved with the Alumni Fifty Plus Club. He grew up on Rice Street in St. Paul and played softball for various teams well into his 50s....
Dana "Jay" Kennedy
Aug 13, 2024
Age 56, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on August 13, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, William & Antoinette (Perteet) Kennedy.
Survived by partner, Daniel Ross; fur babies, Iddy & Pugsley; siblings, Joel (Heidi), Renee (Scott) McNeal-Kennedy, Antoine "Tony"; nieces & nephews, Christopher (Maya) McNeal-Kennedy, Jasmine Kennedy, Habeeb McNeal, Jordan Kennedy, Ibrahim McNeal, Sabri McNeal-Kennedy; and many,...
Roger Andrew Ettel
Aug 11, 2024
Roger Andrew Ettel, age 93, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024.
He was born on May 26, 1931 to Andrew and Grace (Johnson) Ettel in the city of St. Paul.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his first wife, Lenore, who passed away in 1984, his second wife, Betty Link, and his beloved daughter, Margie...
Donna M. Wallace
Aug 10, 2024
Donna M Wallace, of St. Paul, MN, departed this world peacefully after 71 years in the evening of August 10, 2024, after a brief illness.
She received her master’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin, her bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and graduated high school from Niagara Falls High School in 1961.
Donna was born May 27, 1953, to...