OBITUARIES

Charles D. Miller

Charles D. Miller

Dec 26, 2017

Age 86, of Circle Pines​Proud United States Marine​Passed away on December 26, 2017.  Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Mary.   Survived by wife of nearly 60 years, Carol; children, Valorie (Peter) Cremin, Eric and Lisa; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Alyssa), Michael (Beth) and Laura (Mark); great-grandchild, Calvin; sister, Emma Lee Inglis; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Charles was a Korean War...

Philip E. Koch

Philip E. Koch

Dec 24, 2017

Age 87, of Circle Pines. Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather. Passed away on Dec. 24, 2017.   Preceded in death by parents and 3 brothers.   Survived by wife, Audrey; children, Jackie (Alan), Sheri, Sandy (Andy) and Steve (Justine); special family friend, Pam; 11 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.   Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, January 3 at ST. JOSEPH OF...

Gary E. Bender

Gary E. Bender

Dec 24, 2017

Age 66, of Blaine Passed away suddenly on December 24, 2017.​Preceded in death by mother, Helen; and father, Walter.​Survived by wife Shirley; and brothers, Mark (Pat) and Wayne.  Memorial service 11 AM Friday, December 29 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Drive (Cty Hwy 23). Visitation from 10 – 11 AM Friday at the funeral home.

Walter J. Schnaidt

Walter J. Schnaidt

Dec 22, 2017

Preceded in death by wife, Leona, on May 4, 2008. Survived by sisters, Helen Schmidt & Bernice (Al) Hohbein; and lots of nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.  Memorial service 12 Noon Thursday, December 28 at Roselawn Cemetery Chapel, 803 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville.  Visitation from 11 AM - 12 Noon Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Harriet Alexander Nature...

Karen L. Kingsbury

Karen L. Kingsbury

Dec 22, 2017

Age 73 of St. Paul, died peacefully after heart failure December 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.​Her soul was generous, overflowing with love and putting all others before herself. Beloved grandma, mom, wife, sister and aunt, Karen loved the North Shore of Lake Superior, reading, quilting, Disney, Hallmark cards and above all spending time with her family. She retained...

Al Westerhaus

Al Westerhaus

Dec 22, 2017

Age 77, of Circle Pines, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017​Preceded in death by parents, Henry & Mary; infant twins, Carl & Mary; and brothers,Hank & Joseph.​Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Ardath; sons, David & Jonathan;brother, Andrew (Mary); many cousins, nieces, nephews and campground friends.​Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM  Friday, January 5 at ST. JOSEPH OF...

Carol D. Houliston

Carol D. Houliston

Dec 19, 2017

Born June 22, 1965, died December 19, 2017 after a long illness. Born in St. Paul, she graduated from Simley High School in 1983. She attended UMD, and then the U of M, graduating with a Pharm.D. degree in 1990. She worked until 1999 at the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, then co-founded Damarco Solutions in 1999, where she worked as Chief...

Geraldine M. Campanaro

Geraldine M. Campanaro

Dec 18, 2017

Age 57, of St. Paul​Passed Away on December 18, 2017.​Preceded in death by mother, Mary; & sister, Terri.  Survived by father, Lawrence; sister, Cheryl; niece, Jaime; nephew, Dennis; great-nephew, Tony.  Geri will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.  Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd B, from 10AM to 1PM Saturday, December...

Patricia A. Jordahl (Falk)

Patricia A. Jordahl (Falk)

Dec 18, 2017

Age 78, of Roseville​Formerly of Eau Claire, WI​Patricia passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on December 18, 2017 following a battle with COPD.  Preceded in death by her parents, Carl & Marie Falk; and brother, Roger.  Survived by husband, Brent; daughters, Teresa (Scott) Greseth and Kim (Chris) Isdahl; son, Erik (Bridget); grandchildren, Nick & Ellie, Holly &...

Dennis J. Blackstone

Dennis J. Blackstone

Dec 17, 2017

After battling a long road of cancer, Dennis John Blackstone passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. The Blackstone Family would like to give a BIG Thanks to Dr. Newman, Dr. Luikart and all the wonderful caring staff at the VA Hospital. Not only for taking such good care of our Dad, but the whole family during this hard...

Enid E. Molin

Enid E. Molin

Dec 17, 2017

Went to be with her Lord on December 17, 2017.  Preceded in death by husband William; son, Jerry.  Survived by children, Bill Jr. (Deb), Tom (Vickie) and Kathy (Steve) Nyhus; grandchildren, Kelly (Jeff), Ben, Luke, Tyler (Maria), Emily (Craig), Matt and Gina (Eric); 11 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service 11 AM Friday, December 22 at The North Gables Chapel at Waverly Gardens,...

Gerald M. Schwartzbauer

Gerald M. Schwartzbauer

Dec 17, 2017

"Jerry" "Grampy", age 83 of Grantsburg, WI, formerly of Roseville, passed away on December 17, 2017.​Preceded in death by his parents.​Survived by 6 children; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Services:  Private

Julie D. Kasal (Kleven)

Julie D. Kasal (Kleven)

Dec 16, 2017

Survived by husband, Brian “Butch”; children, Joe (Katie) Kasal & Jamie Kasal; granddaughter, Aubrie Braaten; parents, Richard & Janice Kleven; siblings, Jeff (Susan) Kleven, Joleen (Steve) Kowalke; and many other relatives & friends.  Memorial service: 11:00 AM Thursday, December 21 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd. B.  Visitation at the funeral home from 9:00 -11:00...

Chad Allen Leibel

Chad Allen Leibel

Dec 15, 2017

Age 46, formerly of Lino Lakes.

​Passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2017.

Chad was born on October 27, 1971 to parents Hal and Pam Leibel of Centerville, MN. He graduated from Centennial High School and pursued a career in excavating and construction, and he was good at what he did. For over twenty-five years he helped develop much of the...

Beverly J. Gajeski (née Blaze)

Beverly J. Gajeski (née Blaze)

Dec 14, 2017

Age 82, formerly of White Bear Lake; passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017, surrounded by her family.  

Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Raymond; parents, Ida & John Blaze; brother, Jerry Blaze; son-in-law, Marcus Peterson; and great-granddaughter, Paisley.  

Survived by children, Debbie Peterson, Dennis (Karen) Gajeski, Deanna (Ben) McLendon, and Dawn (Shawn) Peterson; grandchildren, Melissa, Jonathan, Michael,...

Mary A. House

Mary A. House

Dec 14, 2017

Survived by husband, Marv; daughter, Kathy (Joe) Knopik, Karen Chesborough, Dan, Dale (Kati); 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Lyseth; many nieces and nephews.  Memorial service 1:30 PM Monday, December 18 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St @ Cty Rd B.  Visitation 12:30 – 1:30 PM Monday. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Stacey A. Neumann

Stacey A. Neumann

Dec 13, 2017

Age 58 of Circle Pines, went home to God on December 13, 2017. Survived by husband, Chris; daughter, Jeannee Mauer; grandchildren, Josalyn, Juliahna, Camden, and Kingston; parents, Bob and Betty Olson.  Celebration of Life 1:00 PM Saturday, December 23 at Jeannee’s residence, 3656 Hoffman Rd., White Bear Lake. Stacey had a beautiful spirit and was a lover of all animals.  She was a...

Lisa Gay Fisher Rooney

Lisa Gay Fisher Rooney

Dec 13, 2017

Arthur Murray Dance Instructor, passed away on December 13, 2017.  Preceded in death by grandparents, Fred & Faye Zarns and Ed & Mildred Fisher; step-mother, Barb Fisher; and uncle, Dick Zarns. Survived by daughters, Nicole & Natalie Rooney and their father, Bob Rooney; parents, Dianne (Bill) Meservey & Don Fisher; and brothers, Bruce & Todd Fisher.  A celebration of Lisa's life...

Clifford P. LaFontaine

Clifford P. LaFontaine

Dec 13, 2017

Age 92, of Shoreview WWII Army Veteran Died December 13, 2017 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.  Preceded in death by wife, Lillian; daughters, Louise & Michelle; son, Gregory Wayne; grandsons, Lee & Lauren; sons-in-law, Woody & Butch.  Survived by children, Linda Crooks, Clifford Jr. (Lesley), Gregory Lynne, Tammy Mathison, Ron, Patty (Rusty) Thole; 29 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and...

Cheryl L. Runchey (Tauber)

Cheryl L. Runchey (Tauber)

Dec 12, 2017

Age 68, of St. Paul.  Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother.  Passed away on December 12, 2017 with her family by her side after a 2 ½ year journey with Leukemia.   Preceded in death by her parents, George and Edna Tauber; brother, Steven Tauber.  She is survived by loving husband of 47 years, John; children, Roxanne (Paul) Maxam, Ben (Jennifer) and...