OBITUARIES

Cheryl R. Loren

Cheryl R. Loren

Mar 11, 2018

Age 60 of Centerville, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 11, 2018.Preceded in death by husband, David.​Survived by sons, Corey (Kristina) and Lucas (Krystle); grandchildren, Megan, Zakary, Aydan, Jaxon, and Payton; great-grandson, Wesley; sisters, Debra Roatch, Lisa (Rick) Benko, Elizabeth Epperson, and Christina Epperson.​Celebration of  Life from 12 Noon – 4 PM Saturday, March 31 at the AMERICAN LEGION...

Carol J. Kreiling

Carol J. Kreiling

Mar 7, 2018

Loving Mother Grandmother & Great-Grandmother​Age 78, of Hugo, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2018.  Preceded in death by husband, David.  Survived by children, Donna Marsh (Troy), Doug (Jeanne) Blum, Denise (Allen) Stenstrom, David (Jill); 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Louise) Lucken, Ronnie (Karen) Lucken; other family and numerous friends.​In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.​Prayer Service 1:00 PM Saturday, May...

Raymond W. Nyberg

Raymond W. Nyberg

Mar 6, 2018

Raymond William Nyberg, 83, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Ray was born in Minneapolis on Sept. 7, 1934, to Eric Gunnar Nyberg and Daisy Marian (Nordquist) Nyberg.  Ray was raised and went to school in St. Louis Park, Minn.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s...

Sherry J. Wander (Sandquist)

Sherry J. Wander (Sandquist)

Mar 6, 2018

(nee Wallace) Age 80 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Roseville, passed away on March 6, 2018.  Preceded in death by sisters, Patsy Grier & Toots Musil.  Survived by husband, Hank; daughters, Julie (Franklin) Asuncion, Jackie Averbeck, Jamie Sandquist, Jill Sandquist; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Deborah (Wyatt) Henderson; step-children, Cheryl (Dick) Seifert, Richard Wander, Julie Wander; and many family & friends. Sherry...

Marion K. Morioka

Marion K. Morioka

Mar 6, 2018

Marion Morioka – daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and sidekick to the Incredible Hulk.​In 1968, Marion appeared on an episode of the game show “PDQ” as a contestant partnered with Bill Bixby (TV’s Incredible Hulk). As a reward for guessing words and phrases with the fewest possible letters, Marion won furniture and appliances and delighted TV audiences with her...

Darlene J. Williamson

Darlene J. Williamson

Mar 5, 2018

Age 88, of Prescott, WI On March 5, 2018 our beloved Darlene’s wild spirit got too big for her body and took off to the stars.  Preceded in death by husband, Floyd; and 3 sisters.  Survived by children, Scott (Millie), Christine (Conrad) Pena, Shawnine (Brent Anderson), and Mark (Sharon); grandchildren, Michael, Simon, Jesse, Alicia, Erica, Andre, Vic, & Matthew; 7 great-grandchildren;...

Joseph H. Dervie

Joseph H. Dervie

Mar 4, 2018

Age 94, of Roseville, passed away March 4, 2018​Preceded in death by father, Joseph J. Dervie; mother, Celia Dervie-Lee; daughters, Theresa "Terry" Thompson, and Dorothy "Dori" Gamst-Hiles.​Survived by loving wife of 70 years, Bernice; sons, James (Terry), John (Gail), and Thomas; daughters, Barbara (John) Pribyl, Patricia Melendez, and Frances (Erik) Bell; 24 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives.​Joe...

Betty Jane Magnuson

Betty Jane Magnuson

Mar 1, 2018

Age 90 of Circle Pines, passed away on March 1, 2018. ​Preceded in death by husband, Ellsworth; sons, Gary, Mick and John; and six siblings.  Survived by children, Merry Jane (Bob) Middlemist, Richard (Stephanie), Steve, James, Cindy (Steve) Grundmeier; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and sister, Bernice.  Betty was a lifelong member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Circle Pines and...

Austin Beavens Schraufnagel

Austin Beavens Schraufnagel

Feb 28, 2018

Age 24, of Centerville, left us on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at his home.​Austin was born on September 10, 1993 in St. Paul, MN; the son of Jeffrey B. Schraufnagel and Patti (Vreeland) Schraufnagel.​After graduating from Centennial High School with honors, he began his career in the restaurant business; and became a manager.​Austin had a love for sports, especially football,...

Charles Lewis Masterman

Charles Lewis Masterman

Feb 28, 2018

Age 67, of Roseville; passed away peacefully February 28, 2018.  Preceded in death by father, Russell; and brother, David. Survived by wife of 43 years, Diane (nee Freyberger); sons, Scott (Trinity) and Phillip (Del); mother, Dorothy; siblings, Sr. Deborah Lynn, Susan Wirtz, Andrew (Janice), and Robin (Jane); in-laws, Alex (Amy), Debbie (Jerry), Scott (Lisa), and Victoria (Adam); aunt, Virginia Hull; uncle,...

Margaret A. Carpenter

Margaret A. Carpenter

Feb 28, 2018

Age 89 of Lino Lakes.​Preceded in death by husband, Lyle; daughter and son-in-law, Penny (David) Gulasch; sister, Mary Taylor. ​Survived by children, Colette (Larry) Groshong, Kent (Jean), Carol (Quinn) Bergman, Michael (Peggy), Kim (Travis) Hackworthy; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Jim and Paul Bresnahan; special sister-in-law, Dorothy Carpenter.​Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 6 at ST. JOSEPH OF THE...

Gerald J. Coleman

Gerald J. Coleman

Feb 28, 2018

Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, & Great-Grandpa Age 85 of Circle Pines, passed away February 28, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia A. (nee Spannbauer); and brothers, Joseph Jr., James and Robert. Survived by children, Greg (Cindy), Doug (Diane), Gerri (Jeff) Krage and Patti (Larry Woods); grandchildren, Rachael, Kyle (Jami), Lisa, Samantha (Joshua), Guy, Cassandra, Nicole (Dan), Brandi (Zach) and Kiana; great-grandchildren, JP, Kylier,...

Joanna Schally

Joanna Schally

Feb 27, 2018

Age 62, of St. Paul, lost her long battle with cancer on February 27, 2018.​Preceded in death by father, Charlie Rakowski.​Survived by husband, Joe; daughters, Nicole (Troy) and Kelly (Gabe); several grandchildren;mother, Helen Rakowski; brother, Cris (Ladrena) Rakowski; sister, Charry (Joe) Mahoney. Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, March 5 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County...

Ruth Ann Hinrichs

Ruth Ann Hinrichs

Feb 27, 2018

Age 87, of Roseville, passed away February 27, 2018 Survived by husband, Bill; children, Liz (Sandy), Ruth Hinrichs-Clark (Jeff), and Joe (Cindy); grandchildren, Kelly (Scott), Jim, Nicole, Amber, Ashley, Katie, and Lauren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ruth grew up in the Highland Park area, and graduated from St. Joe's Academy in 1949.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 6...

Willard "Bill" Johnson

Willard "Bill" Johnson

Feb 26, 2018

Age 95, of St. Paul.​40 year employee of  NSP.​Survived by wife of 68 years, Lorraine; children, Nancy (Norm) Goranowski, Scott (Teresa), Joann (Vic) Matsumoto; grandchildren, David, Bonnie, Nicole, Kyle, Nick, Kelley, Melinda, Trevor; great-grandson, Kane.  Bill liked to fish, bowl, and golf.  Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, March 2 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N. Dale...

Elvera L. "Ellie" McLean

Elvera L. "Ellie" McLean

Feb 25, 2018

"Toots", age 103, of St. Paul, passed away on February 25, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Milton "Buzz"; daughter, Barbara Fisher; son, James; & grandson, Tom Hughes. Survived by children, Gary (Margaret), William (Michele), Kathleen (Ronald) Bystrom; grandchildren, Jim, Bill, Tim, Steve, Anne-Marie, Bob, John, Marni, Max, Steve, Jessie; 13 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Midge McLean; son-in-law, Don Fisher; and many other family...

Justin James Miller

Justin James Miller

Feb 24, 2018

Age 33 of Lino Lakes, passed away on February 24, 2018. Preceded in death by grandparents, Orvin Thompson, Sr., Sylvester & Lillian Miller; & great-aunt, Leona Sobanski. Survived by parents, Gregory & Drinda; sister, Alissa (Chris) Harrington; grandmother, Mary Thompson; and many aunts, uncles & cousins.  Justin was a proud member of the USMC 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and served in...

George H. Davis

George H. Davis

Feb 23, 2018

Passed away peacefully on February 23, 2018. Preceded in death by wife, Shirley. Survived by sons, Dan (Gloria), Mark (Hong), Todd (Maureen Mullen); grandchildren, Lindsey (John), Ashley (Dusty), Erik, Catherine; and great grandchildren, Hayden, Lucy & Brooks; and his very special friend, Lorraine.  Funeral service 2:00 PM Saturday, March 3 at Path of Grace United Methodist Church, 759 E. County Road B, Maplewood....

Duane W. Eckart

Duane W. Eckart

Feb 22, 2018

Loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa, passed away peacefully at age 76, surrounded by family, on February 22, 2018. Duane was born on August 22, 1941 to Henry & Eloise Eckart, and was the oldest of three boys.  He served in the Army as a member of the 181st Signal Co., and served in Korea stationed near the DMZ. On May 17, 1964, Duane married...

Don E. Haines

Don E. Haines

Feb 22, 2018

Age 73, of Roseville; passed away on February 22, 2018​Preceded in death by parents, Mack and Pearl.   Survived by loving wife, Kathy; son, Eric (Kristin); daughter, Shannon (Sonny) Piekarz; grandchildren, Tyler (Doug) Stanek, Breana Piekarz, Danielle Haines and Mack Haines; great granddaughter, Reese; brother, Bill (Deb); and many other relatives and friends.  He was a retired treasury agent and retired U.S....