OBITUARIES

David J. Wirtz

David J. Wirtz

Dec 12, 2017

Vietnam era Army Medic, age 69 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2017.  Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Ida Mae; siblings, Frank, Paul, Joan Reyes, George.  Survived by fiancée, Fran Smith and her family; 11 siblings; many nieces and nephews.  Funeral service 11 AM Monday, December 18 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd...

Cecilia "Sis" Owens

Cecilia "Sis" Owens

Dec 12, 2017

Age 94, of Roseville, MN.  Cecilia "Sis" (Stamschror) Owens died peacefully on December 12, 2017 surrounded by her family.  Sis was born February 2, 1923 in Kellogg, Minnesota and was a 1945 graduate of the Saint Joseph Hospital Nursing Program and Saint Catherine University.  While her practice as a surgical nurse was limited she applied her compassionate skills to the care...

Elizabeth A. Couette

Elizabeth A. Couette

Dec 11, 2017

Preceded in death by her parents, Bernou and Emily (Mahoney) Couette; and brother, Jim Couette.   Survived by her partner of 28 years, Kevin Shanahan; sister, Grace (Boyd) McCurry, brother, John (Sue) Couette, sister, Mary (Jen Olstead) Couette and brother, Joe (Liz) Couette.  Also survived by nieces, Kim and Ashley; and nephew, Eric.  Betty was a card carrying member of Mensa.  She...

Rita T. Hamburger (Barrett)

Rita T. Hamburger (Barrett)

Dec 11, 2017

Age 90, of Roseville, passed away on December 11, 2017.​Preceded in death by husband, John; and siblings, Peg Litzinger, Mary Whichello, Lillian Selz, Tom Barrett & Dick Barrett.  Survived by children, John (Jill), Stephen (Cheryl), Margaret (John Kupris), Mary (Denny) Nelson, Michael (Maureen); grandchildren, Michelle, Paul (Jamie), Mark, Emily, Elizabeth, Joseph, Hannah (Buce), Dennis, Katie, Matthew, Julia; great granddaughter, Jolene...

Donald R. Gilbert

Donald R. Gilbert

Dec 10, 2017

Age 77, of Lino Lakes.  Passed away on December 10, 2017 after a valiant fight with heart failure.  Preceded in death by parents, Jim & Carol; grandson, Kristopher Korkowski; and niece, Jolene Anderson.  He will be lovingly missed by wife of 57 years, Betty; daughters, Cindy (Dan) Bennington, Patricia (Shawn) Nelson, Sue (Pete) Korkowski, Kristine (Brett) DeBoer; grandchildren, Katie (Tyler),...

Constance J. Scheunemann (Klecker)

Constance J. Scheunemann (Klecker)

Dec 10, 2017

Constance “Connie” Jean (Klecker) Scheunemann was born March 15, 1953 to Walter and Dorothy Klecker.  She grew up in St Paul with her 2 sisters and 4 brothers.  As a child she attended St Columba, Wilson and then Murray High School.  It was in High School that she met Robert “Bob” Scheunemann.  On December 2, 1972, she married her high...

Margaret A. Dorry

Margaret A. Dorry

Dec 9, 2017

Age 90, Beloved Mother & Grandma, passed away December 9, 2017​Preceded in death by husband, Albert Earl.​Survived by daughter, Cheryl (Don) Nutzmann; grandson, Jonathan;also nieces, nephews and friends.​Funeral service 10:30 AM Thursday, December 14 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ Cty Rd B. Visitation from 9:30 AM Thursday until time of service.Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Marilyn Nelson

Marilyn Nelson

Dec 8, 2017

Age 80, longtime resident of St. Paul, passed away peacefully December 8, 2017​Preceded in death by husband, Curtis; parents, Dorothy and Fred Burket; and sister, Jeanne Allen.​Survived by daughter, Cheryl (Dan) Glanz; son, Vern (Melissa) Baggenstoss; stepdaughter, Beth (Dave) Walker; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister, Pat Burket-Jones.​Marilyn was a retired employee of Burlington Northern Railroad. She loved to travel, spend...

Daryl A. Miller

Daryl A. Miller

Dec 8, 2017

Age 69, of Arden Hills, passed away peacefully December 8, 2017.​Preceded in death by mother, Astrid.​He was a member of Elim Covenant Church and later Roseville Covenant Church, where he made many close friends. Daryl worked at GTA and Land-O-Lakes, and everyone loved Daryl.​He is survived by sister, Marilyn (Joe) Black; nephews, Sean (Kelli) Black and Jason (Amy) Black; great-nephew,...

Neal N. Fortier

Neal N. Fortier

Dec 7, 2017

Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday, December 14 at ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes. Interment St. Joseph's Church Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 9-10 AM Thursday.

Bruce W. Olson

Bruce W. Olson

Dec 3, 2017

Preceded in death by parents, Otto and Marie; brother, Darrell; sister-in-law, Jane Olson.  Survived by brother, Harlan (Mary Lou); sister, Dawn Mroszak; sister-in-law, Sharon Olson; brother-in-law, Dennis Mroszak; many loving and special nieces, nephews, and friends.  Celebration of Life 4:30-6:30 PM Thursday, December 7 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St @ Cty Rd B,  Private interment Roselawn Cemetery. 

Peter Gerrit Anderson

Peter Gerrit Anderson

Dec 3, 2017

Age 31, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly December 3, 2017.   He is survived by parents, Jon and Sue; brothers, Joe and Nathan (Somadee Cheam);nieces, Jenessa and Anica; grandmother, Vivian Blom; many other family members and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, December 8 at GRACE CHURCH...

Gordon "Gordy" Gilbertson

Gordon "Gordy" Gilbertson

Dec 2, 2017

Age 78, of Spring Lake Park passed away December 2, 2017.   He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Pat) for 54 years.  Loving father of Lisa (Barry) Wells and Laura (Chadd) Clarey.  He was the proud Grandpa to Chelsea and Matthew Wells and Addison and Taylor Clarey.  He was also survived by his sisters Dee Gjenvick and Caroll (Gary) Miller, nieces,...

Byron K. Duren

Byron K. Duren

Dec 1, 2017

Age 59, of White Bear Township, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2017.​Preceded in death by parents, Duane Sr. and Ardith (Damon) Duren.  Survived by siblings, Barbara (Michael) Jarchow, Duane Duren, Jr., Davin (Michelle) Duren; nieces & nephews; step-sister, Carole (Bruce) Rifkin; and many other family & friends. Celebration of Life:  1:00 PM Sunday, December 17 at the White  Bear Lake VFW, 4496 Lake...

Dennis J. Meier

Dennis J. Meier

Nov 29, 2017

Age 67 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017.  Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Virginia; grandparents, Al & Mae Zillmer; aunt, Clarice Christlieb.  Survived by sister, Carol (Steve) Wallraff; brother, Gary; many nieces, nephews, and their families.  Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, December 5 at EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1074 W. Idaho Ave., St. Paul.  Interment Roselawn Cemetery.  Visitation 10-11...

Fern M. Gifford

Fern M. Gifford

Nov 29, 2017

Age 95, longtime resident of Ramsey Nursing Home , passed away November 29, 2017​Preceded in death by parents, Harry & Bertha Gifford; and siblings, Calvin Gifford, Audrey Conley & Violet Meyer.  Survived by nieces, Nancy (Fran) Menge, Karen Quist, Vicky (Dan) Anderson; nephew, Jerry (Linda) Meyer; grandnieces & grandnephews, Robert (Lisa) Menge, Emily Menge, Sara Carson, Craig (Michele) Meyer, Jeremy (Kristy) Meyer,...

Luverne "Junior" Molde

Luverne "Junior" Molde

Nov 27, 2017

Age 60 - Of St. PaulPassed away suddenly on November 27, 2017.  Preceded in death by father, Luverne Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Sandy; sons, Jon (Shelly) and Jasen (Steph);grandchildren, Alyssa, Mason, Makenna and Madeline; mother, Donna;sister, Stacey (Rick) Connors; brother, Mike (Janis); other family and many,many friends.​A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-6 PM Saturday, December 2...

Jack L. Brooks

Jack L. Brooks

Nov 27, 2017

Died unexpectedly at home in Roseville, MN on Monday, November 27th, 2017.  

He is survived by his wife and partner of forty years, Nancy Pleiss Brooks, and sons Kevin, age 23, and Jason, age 20. His memory is cherished by his parents, Harvey and Alvera “Pete” Brooks; his siblings, Randy, Terry, Frank, Rick (Paula), Tom (Becky), and Joe (Karen);...

Roger J. Lutgen

Roger J. Lutgen

Nov 26, 2017

Age 93, formerly of MaplewoodSurrounded by his loving family on November 26, 2017.  Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Marie; wife, Norma; sister, Marge Kelly.  Survived by children, Jerry (Lorraine), Tom (Pat), Donna (Ron) Kuehn and Mary Jeanne (Randy) Michalko; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, sisters, Kay Black, Doris Saunders, Mary (Jack) Anderberg; brother, James (June); and many other relatives and...

Rhoda M. Giese

Rhoda M. Giese

Nov 25, 2017

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma & Dear Friend ~ Age 84 Passed away on November 25, 2017.   Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Harvey; brothers, Robert and Mike; daughter-in-law, Delores; grandson, Ricky.   Survived by children, Karen (Mark) Glocke and Chuck; grandchildren, Chad, Brooke (Nate), Ben (Sarah), Missy; 8 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Marlys Myers, Margie (Laurel) Lawrence; brother-in-law, Danny (Karen)...