OBITUARIES
Joan M. Hodges
May 21, 2018
Age 83, of St. Paul, passed away on May 21, 2018Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 29 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH (Holy Family Chapel), 1414 N. Dale St., St. Paul. Interment: Private
Jamie Lee Terry
May 19, 2018
Beloved Mother, Partner, Daughter, Sister, and AuntAge 35, of Lake Elmo; passed away peacefully with family at her side on May 19, 2018. Survived by her three young sons, whom she loved with all her heart – Ayden, Ashton, and Austin; her lifelong partner, David Joseph; parents, Iris (Tim) Kwatera and Vernon (Sue) Terry; sister, Jina Terry; nephew, Devante Thompson; stepsister, Molly...
Gordon Ralph Johnson
May 18, 2018
At age 74, Gordy ran the race with endurance that God set before him. (Hebrews 12:1) He spent his last days at his home surrounded by family, friends, and his best buddy Rocky.He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Johnson; father, Ralph Johnson; brother, Gary Johnson; sister, RaeAnn Bergengren; sister, Gloria Johnson.Gordon is survived by his wife, Janice...
Michael A. Hovde
May 17, 2018
Age 60, of Hugo; passed away on May 17, 2018. Preceded in death by father, John. Survived by wife, Cyndi; children, Chad (Lyndsey), Kevin (Michele) and Marissa (Braedon) Schmidt; grandchildren, Tristan, Madeline and Conor; mother, Donna; sister, Debbie (Lonnie) Ledbeter; 2 nephews and a host of family and friends. Memorial service 11 AM Wednesday, May 23 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME- LINO...
Patricia Ann Allen
May 17, 2018
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, & SisterOur mom, Patricia “Pat” Allen left this earthly life on May 17, 2018. She was 75.She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale, her parents and a number of cherished pets.Pat was born on April 19, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to her parents, Knute and Marion Inglebret. She married our dad, Dale Allen on July...
Robert E. Jahnke
May 16, 2018
Age 83 - Of St. Paul, passed away May 16, 2018Survived by wife, Bernie; children, Cathy Meggitt, Scott (Wendy) and Tom (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Ryan, Beth, Dan, Ben, Paige, Lauren, and Dylan; great-grandsons, Jacob, Joey, and Jonah; sister, Nancy Jahnke; sister, Valerie (Bill) DuFour; and many dear friends.Longtime member of Como Golf Men's Club.Funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, May 24 at...
Kenneth C. Tonn
May 16, 2018
Age 76 of Shoreview, passed away on May 16, 2018.
Preceded in death by parents, Orville and Dorothy; brother, Don; and nephew, Rick.
Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Judy; children, Mike, Michelle (Dan) Glomb, Mark; grandchildren, Nick and Natalie Glomb, Taylor and Katrina Tonn; brother, Wayne (Joyce) Tonn; sister-in-law, Liz Tonn; brother-in-law, Jack Stodola (Cheri Thury); nieces, nephews,...
Ralph L. Boyer
May 15, 2018
Preceded in death by parents, Robert Boyer and Irene Little; and brothers, Raymond and Douglas.
Survived by wife Evonne; sons, Richard Boyer, Robert (Jane) Boyer; daughter, Kimberly (Martin) Ranger; grandchildren, Joseph (Sara) Ranger and Megan Ranger; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service 2 PM Friday, May 18 at GETHSEMANE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 7330 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes. Interment Rice Lake Methodist Cemetery...
Joseph P. Shrake
May 12, 2018
Age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Quitney Shrake; father, Leon Wesley Shrake; sister, Barbara Berzinski; brothers, John Shrake and Francis Shrake; daughter-in-law, Susan Shrake; and grandson, Noah Shrake. Joseph is survived by sons, Paul (Maria) Shrake, and Stephen Shrake; daughters, Susan Towsley, Mary (Aubrey)Lipscomb and Carolyn (Patrick) Douglas;...
Kathy A. Hanson
May 12, 2018
Age 68 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband, Ev and sister, Vivian, on May 12, 2018.
Ev and Kathy were married on March 29, 1969.
Preceded in death by parents, Francis & Beverly Ballis; sister, Debra Jean Ballis.
Survived by husband, Ev; daughter, Brenda (Jim) Turi; son, Eric; grandchildren, Amelia, Gillian, and Andrew; siblings, Mike...
Patrick J. O'Neil
May 11, 2018
Age 66, of Maplewood. Survived by sister, Bernadette Webb; sister-in-law, Sharon O'Neil; nieces, Kim Voelk, Jackie Klemmer, Kathy O'Neil, Jody Webb; nephews, Bob O'Neil, Mike O'Neil, Dan O'Neil, John O'Neil, Matt Klemmer, and Don Klemmer. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 16 at The Church of St. Mary, 261 E. 8th Street, St. Paul. Visitation at the church from 9:30 -10:30 AM...
Kenneth W. Hanson
May 11, 2018
Age 91, of St. Paul, passed away on May 11, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Kathleen "Katy". Survived by children, Sheila Hague, Peggy Ostendorf (Ron), Daniel (Tracy); grandsons, Jesse & Chad; 4 great grandchildren; and siblings, Elaine, Leona, Lloyd, LaVonne, Betty & Jeanne. Ken will be greatly missed. A special thanks to Mary and also the Health Partners Hospice team. Memorial visitation from...
Martha L. Atkins-Sakry
May 10, 2018
Age 55, of Lino Lakes.Passed unexpectedly on May 10, 2018.Survived by loving husband of 32 years, Joseph; daughters, Natasha and Kara; the shining light in her life, her granddaughter Aurora; parents, William & Margaret Atkins; sisters, Jeanette (Paul) Doeden and Leah (Brian) Seim; nieces, nephews, out-laws, other family and friends. Mar graduated from the College of St. Benedict and was...
Janice M. Ellingson
May 10, 2018
Age 77, of Ham Lake.
Born July 4, 1940 in Crookston, MN.
Died peacefully, surrounded by her loving children, at her home on May 10, 2018.
Survived by children, Cynthia Mortenson, Vicki (Mike) Schwartz, Jodi Mortenson, Sheila (Joe) Boyce, Rebecca (Kreg) Lobash, Melissa (Nate) Slusar, and Douglas Maling; 20 cherished grandchildren; 15 treasured great-grandchildren; siblings, Patricia Swedlund, Clayton, Sylvia Lund, Yvonne Bruett,...
Robert L. Kieger
May 7, 2018
Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away on May 7, 2018. Survived by wife, Jakki; children, Le (Robert) Lane, Mike, Mary, Nancy (Mark) Benedict, Dan (Linda), Polli, Barb (Lynn) Bishop; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; and brother, James (Eleanor). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Friday, May 11 at The Church of the Assumption, 51 W. Seventh St., St. Paul. Visitation from 4-8...
Shirley A. Heyer
May 5, 2018
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister Age 83, of Roseville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 5, after a brief stay in hospice. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin Heyer; and parents, Mary & Walter Frejlach. Survived by her five children, Jon (Teri), Ann (Maurice) WhiteEagle, Brad, Peter (Lisa), Nick (Amy); 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathleen...
David E. Miller
May 5, 2018
Age 53, of St. Paul, passed away May 5, 2018
Survived by parents, David and Diane; sisters, Kathy (John) Gervais and Tracy Miller; nieces and nephews, Lindsey, Lauren, Justin, Sean, and Chad; also many other relatives and friends.
Employee of Regions Hospital and graduate of Central High School.
Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, May 11 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME -...
Michael Joseph Fitch
May 5, 2018
Beloved Husband, Father, Son and BrotherAge 45, of St. Paul; passed away suddenly on May 5, 2018. Survived by his wife, Rachael (née Kill); daughter, Sadie Marie; stepchildren, Rowan Kill and Gavin Ennis; mother, Annette Fitch; father, Timothy (Melody) Bonniwell; siblings, Bridget (Tom) Pfannes, Jocco Farver, Steve (Kate) Constant, Marie Fitch, and Heather Hill (Jamie Postell); nieces, nephews, many other relatives...
Lovise C. Lorenz
May 4, 2018
Age 94, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2018Preceded in death by husbands, Henry Lanoux, Jr, and Edward "Mike" Lorenz; and siblings, John Achartz and Betty Achartz.She is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Niles; nieces and nephews.Lifelong employee of Northwestern Bell and a member of the Pioneers. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 15 at...
John E. Ehrnreiter
May 4, 2018
Age 94, of St. Paul, passed away on May 4, 2018.Preceded in death by son, John M.; & brothers, Walter & Robert. Survived by loving wife, Beverly; daughter, Karin Greeman; grandchildren; & brother, Edward. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, May 17 at The Church of St. John the Evangelist, 380 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada. Visitation at the church...