OBITUARIES
Jennifer L. Tracy
Sep 12, 2024
Jennifer L. Tracy, age 52 of St. Francis, passed away September 12th, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jenny is survived by her husband, Dan; children, Connor and Lauren; parents, Leon and Karen Elvester; siblings, Kris (Craig) Jorgenson, Will (Kim) Elvester, Tom Elvester, Tim Elvester; and several nieces and nephews.
Jenny enjoyed reading and morning coffee on the deck. She was...
Maxine Kelly
Sep 11, 2024
Maxine "Maxx" Kelly, who went home to be with the Lord at the age of 66. Maxx was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many.
Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maxx spent over 30 years as a community crisis worker, dedicated to helping those in need with compassion and care. Her impact...
Richard A. Krejce
Sep 11, 2024
AKA: “Dad”, “Grampa”, “Papa”, “Old School”, “Bubba”, “Richie”, “Richie Rich”
Survived by wife, Mary; children, Christopher (Kristin), Corey (Amanda), Curtis (Anna), Casey (Keely), Chad (Kim); grandchildren, Lyla, Lamiya, Wyatt, Sylas, Mylo, Lanabella, Beverly, Killian, Ellie; siblings, Bob (Donna), Rosemary (Tom), Randy, Ronald (Tammy), Sue Kay; and many other family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents, Vern & Rosetta; siblings, Barbie, Cindy,...
Audrey J. Petersen
Sep 11, 2024
Audrey J. Petersen, age 77 of Oakdale, passed away September 11, 2024.
Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Evelyn Struntz; and sister, Mary Jo Struntz.
Survived by husband, George; son, Michael (Melissa) Petersen; daughter, Stephanie (Nick) Gorgos; and grandson, Lucas.
A visitation to celebrate Audrey's life will be held from 4-7 PM Friday, September 20 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville,...
Rodney Anderson Davies
Sep 10, 2024
Rod, our dad, has passed away at the age of 102 at Lyngblomsten in St. Paul. He gave a great fight at the end as was expected because of the person he was. He is a very proud US Marine, having served in WWII from 1942-1945. As he said many times, "not 'was' but 'always' a Marine". Semper Fi!
He is...
Richard LeRoy Klaus
Sep 9, 2024
Richard LeRoy Klaus, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 98. He was born on August 5, 1926, to Rev. LeRoy H. and Dollie M. Klaus. In 1944 he graduated from Northfield High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II as an Aviation Ordnanceman, Third Class.
Richard...
Barbara I. Larson
Sep 7, 2024
Barbara I. (Leibel) Larson, age 89, of Shoreview, passed away September 7, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. and Edwytha C. Leibel; and her husband, William J.E. Larson.
Survived by daughter, Susan Larson (Thomas Tufenk, Sr.); and her beloved dog, Lily.
Barbara was a strong determined woman who never let anyone, or anything hold her back. She was...
Gregory Robert Youngs, Sr.
Sep 6, 2024
Age 77, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Floyd Youngs & Luverne (Melvin) Ronnie; and father-in-law, Fred Dick.
Survived by wife, Sandra (née Dick); children, Dawn (Dwayne) Beardsley, Gregory (Jennifer) Youngs, Jr., Teresa (Cortez) Berry, Andrea (Phillip) Daye; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and mother-in-law, Audrey Dick.
Visitation 4:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 17...
Janice M. Morin (née Carlson)
Sep 6, 2024
Age 54, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, following a yearlong battle with breast cancer.
Preceded in death by parents, Charlie & Gert Carlson.
Survived by loving husband of 27 years, Dean Morin; daughters, Regina Morin & Kyleigh (Wade) Pfenning-Wendt; brother, Greg (Pam) Carlson; in-laws, Claude & Becki Morin; sister-in-law, Tracie Flemino; niece, Jessie Flemino; nephews, Jake Flemino &...
Evonne M. Boyer
Sep 4, 2024
Age 83 of Lino Lakes, passed away in North Branch on September 4, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her best friend and beloved husband, Ralph; parents, Alden and Mary Domning; brother, William Domning.
Survived by sons, Richard, Robert (Jane); daughter, Kimberly (Martin) Ranger; grandchildren, Joseph (Sara) Ranger, Megan (Michael) Koblas, Jillian Preisler; great-grandchildren, Harvey, Piper, and Iris Ranger; siblings, Marilyn...
Geraldine Buntjer-Kowo
Sep 3, 2024
Age 65, of Roseville, passed away on September 3, 2024.
Survived by husband of 17 years, Solomon Kowo; parents, Bennie & Mary (Smith) Buntjer; sisters, Georgine (Michael) Young, Geanine (Stephen) Frost, Gayle Buntjer; 4 nephews; 1 niece; and other relatives & friends.
Jeri graduated from Montana State University and worked as a tax professional at H&R Block for 21 years.
Visitation 10:00 -...
Robert J. Chilson
Sep 1, 2024
Robert “Bob” Chilson, age 85, from Lino Lakes, MN, formerly from Plum City, WI, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and children by his side on September 1, 2024.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Celia; and his brother, Richard.
Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia; children, Mark (Michele) Chilson, Glenda (Ed)...
Edward Robert Simon
Aug 31, 2024
Age 77, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Charles & Clara (Needham) Simon, Sr.; and brothers, Charles "Chris" Simon, Jr. & Michael Simon.
Survived by his cat, Penny; sister, Susan (Jim) Widerski; nieces & nephews, Anna Widerski, Ron Widerski, Steve (Kacie) Widerski, April Simon; grand nieces & nephews, Allison (Mike) Dilley, Nick Widerski,...
Thomas W. Krieger
Aug 30, 2024
Thomas William Krieger, known affectionately as Foot, Brow-man, Grand Puba and Kriegs, passed away on August 30, 2024, in White Bear Lake, MN.
Born on February 26, 1950, in St. Paul, MN, Tom led a life marked by dedication to his family and community.
Tom graduated from Washington High School in 1968 and later attended Gustavus Adolphus College, where he earned his...
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...