OBITUARIES

Richard J. Maurer

Richard J. Maurer

Apr 2, 2018

​Age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 2, 2018 Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Mary Jane. Survived by siblings, Jeff (Sue), Shelly (Rich) Peterson, Mary Jo (Bob) Bennett, Nancy Hall, Barb (Dave) Korus, and Mike (Nancy); also many other relatives and friends.​Special thanks to past and present staff at New Directions, especially David and Carrie, and also...

Vernon W. Kenney

Vernon W. Kenney

Mar 31, 2018

Age 87, of Roseville. ​Died March 31, 2018, in Palm Springs, CA. Vern was curious man—a kind and gentle soul who delighted in figuring out how the world worked. His curiosity served him well in education, work, and leisure. He was rarely, if ever, bored. His ability to savor the great joys of his life—music, travel, food, and most of all, family—had...

Monte J. Husnik

Monte J. Husnik

Mar 28, 2018

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Son Age 58, of St. Paul, died peacefully surrounded by family, on March 28, 2018, after a long and brave battle with pancreatic cancer.  Monte was an exceptionally gentle, kind, and trustworthy person. He lived a simple and quiet life, and treated everyone with dignity and respect. He was happiest at home, but he also enjoyed...

Nickolas Henry Tilleson

Nickolas Henry Tilleson

Mar 28, 2018

Age 21, of Roseville. ​Our beloved Nick was taken from us suddenly on March 28, 2018 to be with God. The joy that he brought to each of us has been silenced.  Survived by loving parents, Gary & Merry; brothers, Jake & Tony; and grandmother, Harriett Johnson. Preceded in death by grandparents, Ann & Ervin Tilleson and Warren Johnson.  Memorial service 11...

Richard A. Carrier

Richard A. Carrier

Mar 27, 2018

Age 84 of Roseville, peacefully on March 27, 2018​Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Karen; children, Kristen Strever (Norm Plumb), Kathlyn (Steve) Palma, Mitch (Melanie), Kirk (Tracy), Karolyn (Barry) Gjerseth; grandchildren, Dominick (Rachel) Palma, Tony (Andrea) Palma, Nathaniel Strever, Gina Palma, Loren Carrier, Katherine Strever, Michael Carrier, Jessica (Jonas) Gjerseth-Whitegull, Mitchell Gjerseth;  great-grandchildren, Mila, Vincenzo, Dino, and Veda Palma;...

Anita May Thompson Seebach

Anita May Thompson Seebach

Mar 27, 2018

(nee Edwards)​Age 88, formerly of St. Paul; passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 27, 2018. Preceded in death by husbands, Raymond Thompson and Bill Seebach; and son-in-law, Dennis Blackstone. Survived by children, Thomas (Gail) Thompson, Carolyn (Richard) Nordstrom, Karen (Tony) Cardarelli, Sharon (Richard) Whelan, James (Paulette) Thompson, Theresa Blackstone, John (Julie) Thompson, Mary, Paul Thompson, Jeanne (Mark) Masanz, and Linda...

Mary M. Meggitt

Mary M. Meggitt

Mar 25, 2018

Age 70, of Saint Paul​

(nee Radke) 

With her loving family by her side, Mary Meggitt passed away on March 25th, 2018. 

Mary attended Washington High School and Hamline University before becoming a longtime special education teacher. 

Preceded in death by parents, Rae and Leola Radke. 

Survived by husband of 47 years, Jack; her children, Christopher (Ann Marie)...

Norman L. Johnson

Norman L. Johnson

Mar 25, 2018

Age 97 of Lexington, passed away on March 25, 2018.  Preceded in death by wife, Mary; 10 siblings. Survived by sons, Ron (Jane), Wayne (Bonnie); 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; also nieces and nephews.  Private services are being held. Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens.

Pearl I. Kaehler

Pearl I. Kaehler

Mar 25, 2018

Age 86, of St. Paul, passed away March 25, 2018​Preceded in death by husband, Orville; and daughter, Linda Berres.​Survived by children, Ken (Laurie), Lewis, Keith (Deb), Allen (Mary), Curt (Pat), Bruce (Linda), and Bill (Lynn); many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and sisters, Olivia Botner and Inez Jacobson.​Special thanks to Pearl's caregiver, Vera Ashley and family.​Funeral service 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 28 at...

Jean Smiley

Jean Smiley

Mar 21, 2018

Age 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018​She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Donald P. Smiley in 2000; sisters, Lauretta (Maurice) Wohler and Helen (Leonard) Rose; and brother, Don (Monica) Koenders.​Survived by their children, Susan (James) Campbell of Phoenix, AZ, Cheryl (Dennis) Hjelle of Shoreview, Donald P. Smiley, Jr. (Mary) of Little Canada, and Robert Smiley...

Ann C. Borgestad

Ann C. Borgestad

Mar 19, 2018

Ann Cresence (nee Feser) Borgestad passed away peacefully on March 19, 2018. Born 1920 in Pierz, MN and a longtime resident of St. Paul’s North End/Como Park area.​Preceded in death by dear husband, Mathias. Survived by three sons, John (Linda), James, and Robert (Becky) Borgestad; as well as by six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Much missed by special friend and devoted care giver, Wayne Kortuem of St. Paul,...

Josephine Farley

Josephine Farley

Mar 18, 2018

Age 92, of Roseville, passed away March 18, 2018​Survived by son, Jack (Ramona) LaMont; granddaughters, Rima (Kevin) Rhodey and Justine (Tim) Nash; great-grandchildren, Crystal (Joe), Samantha, Jack and Teddy; great-great-grandaughter, Delaney.​Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, March 23 at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 380 E. Little Canada Road, Little Canada. Interment St. John's Church Cemetery. Visitation at the...

Margaret J. Benedict

Margaret J. Benedict

Mar 18, 2018

Age 91​Preceded in death by husband, Erwin; and daughter, Sharon.​Survived by son, Randy (Maria); and grandkids, Alexandra and Grant.​Graveside service 12:30 PM Friday, March 23 at FORT SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY, 7601 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis. Meet at cemetery at 12:15 PM Friday 3/23 at Assembly Area #6.

Josephine Kinney

Josephine Kinney

Mar 17, 2018

Of Roseville, went to her Lord on March 17, 2018. Josephine was born on March 19th, 1926 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Louis and Cogetta (Montifusco) DeGidio on a farm with her eight brothers and sisters. After High School graduation she moved to St. Paul where she met Edward Anderson. They married and had two children. Edward died in 1960 leaving her...

Darlene M. Johnson

Darlene M. Johnson

Mar 17, 2018

Of Shoreview; passed peacefully on 3/17/18. Born in Mitchell, SD to Ralph and Mary Marine.  ​Preceded in death by parents, husband of 42 years, Charles Johnson; brother, Lawrence (Helen) Marine and sister, Vera (Jack) Moore.   She is survived by sons, Charles (Merry) Johnson & Mark (Sandy) Johnson; daughter, Shannon Johnson; grandchildren, Robert (Heather) Saffell, Becky (Eric) Lausen, Tammy (Jeff) Madsen, Kristen...

Hazel O. Jensen

Hazel O. Jensen

Mar 15, 2018

At the age of 93, Hazel “Pinky” Jensen of Shoreview, MN, passed away peacefully.  She was born to Richard and Minnie Olson in Dassel, MN, the eldest of four children. She moved to the Twin Cities when she was 17 and attended the Minnesota School of Business. She worked “the miscellaneous desk” at Northwestern Bell for 17 years where she...

Louise A. Clink

Louise A. Clink

Mar 13, 2018

(nee Priester)​Age 99, of St. Paul​Preceded in death by husband, William; and sister, Eva Pankonin.  Survived by daughters, Barbara Meinen and Rosemary (Harry) Dobney; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson.  Funeral service 11 AM Friday, March 23 at ROSELAWN CEMETERY CHAPEL, 803 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation at Roselawn Chapel from 10-11 AM Friday.

Mitch Bronson Abramson

Mitch Bronson Abramson

Mar 13, 2018

Age 70, of St. Paul​Preceded in death by parents, Irving & Billie (Alter) Bronson.​Survived by sons, Travis Bronson, Jesse (Leslie) Bronson, Jared Bronson, Billy Bronson; and grandson, Calvin Bronson.​Mitch was an adventurer who traveled the country and world with his family in search of experiences, knowledge and spirit. Despite setbacks and chaos throughout his life, Mickey never caved to despair....

Raul Garcia Gonzalez

Raul Garcia Gonzalez

Mar 13, 2018

Survived by his wife, Celia; son, Dionicio Garcia; daughters, Margarita (Doug) Wilson, Caridad (Jeff) Nelson, Maria Garcia and Celia (Steven) Hall; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Rubi Abreus; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.​Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, March 17 at PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1744 Walnut St., St. Paul.  Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation 10-11 AM Saturday at the church. In lieu...

Geraldine Gallagher

Geraldine Gallagher

Mar 12, 2018

Geri (Geraldine) Gallagher, age 55, of Malvern, Pennsylvania (and Lino Lakes, MN), died peacefully on March 12, 2018 after courageously fighting young-onset Alzheimer’s Disease for years. She will always be remembered for her loving heart, her dedication to being a mom, her vibrant smile and bright beautiful blue eyes, her many friendships, her endless conversations, her passion for serving older...