OBITUARIES

Dorothy "Mickey" Bendorf (Shortridge)

Dorothy "Mickey" Bendorf (Shortridge)

Aug 14, 2017

Age 82, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on August 14, 2017.  Survived by her husband, Richard; children, Lee (Cyndi) Shortridge, Ellen (Harold) Hurley, Bob (Jenny) Shortridge, William (Brenda) Bendorf, Richard Bendorf; grandchildren, Erin (John) Sylvester, Mike (Ale) Hurley, Lauren Hurley, Gina (Bob) Jacques, Charlie (Brandi) Evans; siblings, Jean (Walter) Rauscher, Lorraine (Jerry) Gauster, Edna...

Ruth M. Odegard

Ruth M. Odegard

Aug 11, 2017

Age 78 of Roseville, on August 11, 2017​Ruth was a faithful member of New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shoreview, MN.  She was the eldest child of Peter & Myrtle Odegard, and a graduate of Mankato State University.  Ruth taught elementary school in the Anoka school district for many years. Ruth is survived by her brother Ralph Peter Odegard and many...

Harriet A. Ostergaard

Harriet A. Ostergaard

Aug 11, 2017

Age 95, of Spring Lake Park, formerly of Arco, MN​Preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Stanley.​Survived by daughters, Arlene (Paul) Fuller and Phyllis (Dave) Hitchcock; grandchildren, Carol (Mark) Vikla, Paul (Tracy) Fuller, Stephen Hitchcock, Sara (Calvin) Henrikson; great-grandchildren, Nolan and Ethan Vikla, Jack and Blake Fuller; step-great-granddaughter, Cassie (Andrew) Gruen; nieces, nephews, and friends.​Harriet loved spending time with...

Kathleen A. Stenholm

Kathleen A. Stenholm

Aug 10, 2017

Passed away peacefully on August 10, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Richard Stenholm and Kathry Dreis-Stenholm. Survived by special friend Andrew Litschki, cousins and friends.Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 17 at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 N. Dale Street, St. Paul. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 9:30-10:30 AM Thursday 8/17. The family would...

Mary Kay Sura

Mary Kay Sura

Aug 9, 2017

Age 55, of Minneapolis.​Preceded in death by parents, Vince & Betty Sura.  Survived by son, Michael Thorp, Jr.; daughter, Karen Harris; step-mother, Cheryl Smith; siblings, Jodi Wussler, Jennifer Baird, Ruth Ann Willard, David Sura & Eddie Sura.​Memorial Service 2 PM Saturday, September 9 at St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, 739 Lafond Ave., St. Paul.

Gary W. Wesala

Gary W. Wesala

Aug 9, 2017

Age 74, of Centerville, passed away on August 9, 2017. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elsie; daughter, Kathi; son, Michael; wife Sherry; four brothers and two sisters.  Survived by children, Kris (Bob) Kaiser; Stephanie Wesala; step-children, Tim (Teri) Stryker; Brian (Jennifer) Stryker; Kim (Marc) Lind; grandchildren, Cassie, Gina, Josh, Jeremy, Sam, Spencer, Bethany and Jacob; sister, Ilona (Joe) White; special friend,...

James R. Wagner

James R. Wagner

Aug 8, 2017

Beloved husband, adoring father & grandfather, passed away peacefullysurrounded by his family on August 8, 2017.  Preceded in death by his father, Richard Wagner.  Survived by his loving wife of almost 47 years, Linda  Wagner; daughters, Kristi (Bill) Steh, Pamela (Chris) Foster and Heather (Kevin) Ringersma; 5 grandchildren; mother, Evelyn (Wagner) Schwanz; brothers, Steven (Sandra) Wagner and Ronald (Kris) Wagner. Memorial Service 11:00...

Joseph J. Tarnowski

Joseph J. Tarnowski

Aug 8, 2017

Devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather​Age 78 of Maplewood, on August 8, 2017 ​Reunited with his wife of 55 years, Patricia. ​Survived by children, Joseph Jr (Lisa), Jolene (Tedd) Peterson, Justine Castle, Jeff (Mendee); many grandchildren; siblings, Jerry, Mary Anderson, Marcy (Ken) Roberts, Don (Sharon), Janet (Dick) Novak; sisters-in-law, Mary, JoAnne. ​Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, August 15 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale...

Frances A. Kraus

Frances A. Kraus

Aug 6, 2017

(nee Kunzman) – Of Woodbury​Born April 1, 1939 and went to meet her Lord on August 6, 2017. She made broken look beautiful, strong and invincible at the end. She walked with the world on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings. She was a Consociate at the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet. Preceded in death by...

Mary Jane Dellwo

Mary Jane Dellwo

Aug 6, 2017

Age 90, of Pine River; formerly of St. Paul.​Passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the Good Samaritan in Pine River. Mary was born October 22, 1926 to Morris and Sarah (nee Padden) Sorenson in St. Paul.  She was married to LaVern Dellwo. Survivors include sons, Stephen (Vivian) Dellwo and Larry (Mary Ellen) Dellwo; daughters, Donna (Ken) Swenson and Barbara Oestreich; 11...

Harold H. Kirchoff

Harold H. Kirchoff

Aug 4, 2017

Age 93, of St. Paul; passed away peacefully by family on August 4, 2017. Preceded in death by wife, Betty, just 18 days ago. Survived by daughters, JoAnn and Pam (Tony); grandchildren, Nathan (Jenna), Natalie and Catie; great-granddaughter, Violet. Harold enjoyed playing ball, and was an avid Twins fan. Harold donated his body to the University of Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30...

Mary Kay Latourelle

Mary Kay Latourelle

Aug 4, 2017

(nee Manikowski) Age 59, of Lino Lakes; passed away peacefully on August 4, 2017.​Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Phyllis Manikowski; and sister, Jean Ferris.​Survived by loving husband, Mark; sons, Nicholas (Nicole), Anthony and Robert; grandchildren, Nina and Nora; sister, Phyllis (Thomas) Pomeroy; nieces, nephews and many friends.​Visitation at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home – Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Dr. (Cty Hwy 23)...

Cynthia Nieman

Cynthia Nieman

Aug 1, 2017

Beloved Mom, Daughter, Sister​Preceded in death by husband Jeff. Survived by her loving son, Sam; mother, sister, two brothers, and other family and friends. Memorial visitation at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B, on Saturday, August 26 from 1-4 PM. Memorials preferred.

Lois E. Hansen

Lois E. Hansen

Jul 31, 2017

Age 94, of St. Paul​Passed away peacefully on July 31, 2017 Survived by husband of 72 years, Irvin; children, Judy Kisch, Jim (Julie), Sharon (Glenn) Nelson; 3 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.  Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday, August 2 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 670 W. Wheelock Pkwy, St. Paul. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM Wednesday. Memorials preferred...

Clement J. Maranda

Clement J. Maranda

Jul 31, 2017

Age 85, of Inver Grove Heights​Passed away on July 31, 2017​Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Estelle; and siblings, Charles (Eleanor) Maranda & Luverne (Richard) Feucht. Survived by many nieces & nephews.​Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, August 7 at The Church of St. John the Evangelist, 380 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada. Interment St. John's Church...

Darlis M. Hauer

Darlis M. Hauer

Jul 29, 2017

Age 72, of Circle Pines; passed away on July 29, 2017. Preceded in death by her father, Wayne; and brothers, John and Allen.​Survived by husband, Raymond Jr.; mother, Dixie; children, Doni, Troy and Shane; grandchildren, Jamie, Jesse, Anthony, Ashley, Rachel, Brandon and Ryan; siblings, Glen (Linda) and Bev (Kevin); and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Darlis enjoyed scrapbooking, cardmaking and cooking. She was deeply loved...

Betty-Mae Siegel

Betty-Mae Siegel

Jul 27, 2017

Age 92, of Roseville​Died peacefully on July 27, 2017​Betty was born December 3, 1924 in St. Paul. She served in the Navy during WWII.  She was preceded in death by parents, Connie and Walter Smart; and loving husband of 68 years Robert, who passed away on June 23, 2017.  Survived by sons, William (Lynn) and James (Karen); daughter, Janet (Brad) Peterson; grandchildren,...

Sharon E. Johnson

Sharon E. Johnson

Jul 27, 2017

Age 76 of Lino Lakes passed away on July 27, 2017  Preceded in death by husband, John; parents, Andrew and Esther Mott; brothers, Curt (Donna) and Wes Mott. Survived by step-daughter, Kathy (John) Goswitz; 2 grandchildren; nephews, Kevin (Debbie) Mott, Paul (Sherry) Mott, Steve (Joanne) Mott and niece, Sue (Ron) Tupy; 10 great nieces and nephews; godson, Ryan Mott.​​Graveside Service 11 AM...

Jacqueline M. Fassett

Jacqueline M. Fassett

Jul 26, 2017

Age 93, of St. Paul​

Beloved Mother & Grandmother

(nee Kuhns) Passed away on July 26, 2017.  

Preceded in death by husband, Clyde.

Survived by children, Patricia (William) Archer, Paul, Greg (Katie), and Michele (Keith) Noggle; grandchildren, Katie (Richard), Teresa, Paul, and Jacqueline (Ben); two great-grandchildren; sister, Corrine Moore; many other family and friends.  

Mass of Christian...

Jennifer L. Strutz

Jennifer L. Strutz

Jul 26, 2017

Visitation:  4:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, August 2 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville) In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred for the children’s education