OBITUARIES

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

Albert A. Turek

Albert A. Turek

Jul 26, 2017

Preceded in death by parents, Anton and Mary Stephanie Turek; step-mother, Marie Turek; brother, William Turek; sister, Eileen Plante; brothers-in-law, Warren Plante and John Kaiser; sister-in-law, Elaine Turek; and niece, Suzanne Adams.Survived by wife, Phyllis Turek; children, Marilyn (Bernard) Hasse, Anna (Matthew) Montean, Barbara (William) Falardeau, Carol Crockett, Kathleen Turek, Margaret (Kenneth) Salmela, William (Cherie) Turek, and Bruce (Amy) Turek;...

Harvey G. Nystrom

Harvey G. Nystrom

Jul 23, 2017

Age 83 of Roseville Harvey went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2017. A man of few words and a friend to many, Harvey was a kind and humble man who was cherished by his family. Hardworking and loyal, he was a lithographer by trade and a long-time St. Bernard's parishioner & usher. A special thanks to the devoted teams at HealthEast Hospice...

Bernadette M. Pirk

Bernadette M. Pirk

Jul 23, 2017

Age 83 of St. Paul on July 23, 2017​Preceded in death by husbands, Ervin “Jake”, Bill Booth; parents, Frank and Eugenia Thill; brother, Jerome Thill. ​Survived by children, Jerome (Carol) Booth, Renee (Henry) Eisenhauer, Gerard (Brenda), Robert; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Theresa “Kit” (Frank) Wegleitner, Mary Ann Heroff; many nieces and nephews. ​Memorial service 11 AM Wednesday, July 26 at MUELLER-BIES...

Helen E. Smith

Helen E. Smith

Jul 22, 2017

Preceded in death by husband, Leonard; 7 siblings.  Survived by daughters, Diana Smith (Robert Haider), Pamela Goenner; grandchildren, Tony (Cathy) Grundhauser, Timothy (AnneMarie) Grundhauser, Matt (Emily) Goenner, Dana (Bob) Sederberg; great-grandchildren, Emma, Lucy, and Delaney Grundhauser, Lily and Ethan Sederberg, Cale and Natalie Goenner; sisters-in-law, Annette Varien, Merrill Varien; many nieces and nephews.​Private family memorial services

Robin F. Gorde

Robin F. Gorde

Jul 21, 2017

Age 19, of Roseville​Passed away accidentally July 21, 2017​Preceded in death by sister, Gabriella; grandmother, Marilyn Gorde; grandfather, Lawrence Shearon. Survived by father, Stephen Gorde and mother, Monica Shearon; siblings, Theresa, Michael and Maria; also grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Mass of Christian Burial 3 PM Friday, July 28 at The Church of St. Odilia, 3495 N. Victoria St.,...

Dale E. Windingstad

Dale E. Windingstad

Jul 20, 2017

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on July 20, 2017, after a brief bout with cancer.​Survived by wife of 38 years, Patty; sons, John, Michael, Daniel; brothers, Dean (Joy), David; sister, Cindy (Steve) Janiksela. ​Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday, July 26 at THE CHURCH OF ST. AGNES, 548 Lafond Ave., St. Paul.  Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.  Visitation 4-7...

Elizabeth J. Hedrick

Elizabeth J. Hedrick

Jul 19, 2017

Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017. ​Preceded in death by siblings, Phyllis, Georgia, George “Buzz” and Robert. Survived by children, Jane (Tom) Kropelnicki, Anita Mills, Carol (Don) Buckrey, Thomas, Gwen, Brenda (Robert) Greene, Joe and Robert; grandchildren, Nicole Schueller, Cali (Jason) Arndt, Ben Buckrey, Molly Buckrey and Anne Mills; great-grandchildren, Noah, Libby and Ayden; siblings,...

Betty J. Kirchoff

Betty J. Kirchoff

Jul 18, 2017

Age 93 of St. Paul ; passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 18, 2017  Survived by husband of 74 years, Harold; daughters, JoAnn and Pam (Tony); grandchildren, Nathan (Jenna), Natalie, and Catie; great-granddaughter, Violet. Betty enjoyed traveling and playing cards.  She treasured the time spent with her family. Betty donated her body to the University of Minnesota.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:30...

Dr. Carolyn A. Johnson Wesenberg

Dr. Carolyn A. Johnson Wesenberg

Jul 18, 2017

Age 90, of St. Paul, passed peacefully on July 18, 2017.

Preceded in death by husband, Clarence; son, Noel, and brother, Carl Johnson. Survived by children, Nicholas, Nathaniel (Betsy), Nanette (Jeff) Trent, Nina (Jason) Steiner, Ned; grandchildren, Alethea (Andy), Amanda (Aaron), Amari, Devin, Taylor; three great- grandchildren; sister, Suzanne Reller; and also many loving friends & family. 

Memorial visitation from...

Thomas R. Rothbauer

Thomas R. Rothbauer

Jul 16, 2017

Age 80, of Maplewood US Navy Veteran Passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on July 16, 2017.​Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Colleen; children, Nancy (Larry) McGraw, Mary (Mike) Nadeau, Tom Rothbauer, Dan (Deanna) Rothbauer, Amy (Matt) McGlone and Matt (Shelly) Rothbauer; grandchildren, Katie (Jerry) Schmitt, Megan (James) Lewis, Erin (Matt) McNish, Rachel Nadeau, Colleen McGraw, Ryan Nadeau,...

Barbara J. Westpfahl

Barbara J. Westpfahl

Jul 16, 2017

Nee Grim​Beloved Friend, Educator​Passed away on July 16, 2017. She was born on June 8, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa and  was the first of five children. She moved to St. Paul, MN to pursue her education at Concordia College in 1965. Barb served her community for over 40 years as a school teacher at Central Lutheran School; in St. Paul...

Jay A. Murphy

Jay A. Murphy

Jul 16, 2017

Age 88, of St. Paul, passed away July 16, 2017.​

Survived by wife, Deloris; children, Patrick (Mary), Catherine (Mark) Koran, Jim, and Sherri (Tim) Dugan; grandchildren, Danielle (Dan) Erding, Andy (Liz) Koran, Casey Murphy, Elizabeth and Anna Dugan; four great-grandsons; many nieces and nephews.​

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, July 27 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414...

Patricia R. Prantner

Patricia R. Prantner

Jul 16, 2017

Age 90, passed away on July 16, 2017.​Survived by children, Sandy (Jack) Coderre, Chuck (Mary Jo) Koch, Merry Koch; grandchildren, Jackie, Nick, Lisa, Mat; and many great grandchildren. Memorial service at 11 AM on Thursday, July 20 at BRIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH, 11670 Lexington Avenue NE, Blaine. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM Thursday.

Gayle Ann Watson

Gayle Ann Watson

Jul 13, 2017

Age 82, of St. Paul; was welcomed into the arms of God on July 13, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and a sister. Survived by loving husband, Robert; children, Susan (Gary) Stadler, Sharon (Steve) Dironca, Sandra (Mark) Zierdt, Steven (Annette), and Todd (Mary); 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four brothers; and many nieces, nephews, loving friends and family. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM on...

Douglas S. Rykel

Douglas S. Rykel

Jul 13, 2017

Age 62; passed away July 13, 2017.​Preceded in death by father, Marty; and brother, Rich. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Vicki; daughters, Sherin (Jake) Thommes, and Chelsea; mother, Betty; brothers, Marty (Kelly) and Curt; other dear family and many friends. Celebration of Life service at 12:00 Noon on Friday, July 21 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home – Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Road B....

Patricia K. Tarnowski

Patricia K. Tarnowski

Jul 11, 2017

Age 74 of Maplewood, suddenly on July 11, 2017. ​Survived by devoted husband, Joe “Honey”; children, Joseph Jr (Lisa), Jolene (Tedd) Peterson, Justine Castle, Jeff (Mendee); many grandchildren; siblings, Marlys, Sue, Linda, Marie, Marty.​Memorial service at 3 PM on Tuesday, July 18 at Living Word Church & Outreach, 640 Prior Ave. N., St. Paul. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday, July 17 at Mueller-Bies...

Richard W. Cuddihy

Richard W. Cuddihy

Jul 11, 2017

Passed away peacefully July 11th surrounded by family and lots of love!  Preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen; his parents, Richard Sr. and Ethel; brothers, William and James. Survived by children, Richard and Tammie, Daniel and Sandi, Debbie and Gary, and Kelly; grandchildren, Nichole and Chase, and Kennedy; great-grandson, Gavin; siblings, Laura, Cindy, Steven and Connie, Valerie and Dennis, and Michael. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.​Gathering at Fort Snelling Historic Chapel, on the grounds of Ft. Snelling State Park, 1 Tower Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55417, from 9-11 AM  Wednesday, July 19. ​Interment will...

Mary C. Lunzer

Mary C. Lunzer

Jul 11, 2017

Preceded in death by husband, Gene; parents, Benjamin and Lillian (nee Bisek) Rehak; sister, Josephine Sells.​Survived by children, Vernon (Ruth), Joyce (Ron) Noyes, Michael (Sandy), Julie (Jeff) Darsow, Joan Nicolai, Bernie (Mary Chris); grandchildren, Keith, Kevin, Andrew, Josh, Rhiannon, Mark, Daniel, Christopher, Robert, Joel, Matthew, Leah, Emily, John; many great-grandchildren; brothers, Ben Jr and Joe Rehak of “out” West 7th. ​Mass...

Carolyn Celeste Peterson

Carolyn Celeste Peterson

Jul 10, 2017

 Age 87, of Arden Hills;  passed away on July 10th, 2017. Carolyn was preceded in death by husband Glenn, and sons Wayne and Ron. Survived by sons, Alan (Mary) and Scott (Janice); 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; cousins, Harlan Mikesell and Dianne Larson; and a multitude of friends. Memorial Service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 29th at NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 965 W. Larpenteur Ave., Roseville. Visitation from...