OBITUARIES
Louise A. Clink
Mar 13, 2018
(nee Priester)Age 99, of St. PaulPreceded 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
Mar 13, 2018
Age 70, of St. PaulPreceded 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
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
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...
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
Mar 7, 2018
Loving Mother Grandmother & Great-GrandmotherAge 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
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)
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
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
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
Mar 4, 2018
Age 94, of Roseville, passed away March 4, 2018Preceded 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...