OBITUARIES
Harriette L. Hanson
Jun 14, 2017
Age 94, formerly of Roseville. Preceded in death by husband, Gerry; and daughter, Pam Ahrens. Survived by children, Arlys (Bruce) Kath, Deb (Pat) Koren, Dave (Janet) Hanson, Janine (John) Flynn; grandchildren, Amani, Joshua, Nicole, Randi, Kyle, Jacey, Jody, Amy, Ryan, & Karen; 10 great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Bart Ahrens. Funeral service 11 AM Monday, June 19 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3920...
Helen I. Bender
Jun 13, 2017
Age 89, of Osseo Passed away on June 13, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, son, Craig and several siblings. Survived by sons, Wayne, Gary (Shirley) and Mark (Pat);7 grandchildren; sister, Ruthie; nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 AM Friday, June 16 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr. (Cty Hwy 23). Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation from 10 – 11 AM...
Frank W. Hetznecker
Jun 13, 2017
Age 91, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on June 13, 2017. Preceded in death by son, Paul F. Hetznecker. Survived by wife, Cecilia; daughters, Marie & Karen; and grandsons, Travis, James & Ronald. Graveside service 10 AM Wednesday, July 5 at CALVARY CEMETERY, 753 Front Ave., St. Paul.
Edward B. Gruening
Jun 13, 2017
Age 90, of Roseville.
Survived by the love of his life, Kadi; children, Edward, Ellen (Al), and Shelley (Don) Mangen; grandchildren, Eddie and Donny (Brittany); and great-grandsons, Dylan and Jacob.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 21 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 380 E. Little Canada Road, Little Canada. Visitation at the church from 10-11...
Richard J. Hentges
Jun 12, 2017
Beloved Father and Grandfather
Age 70, of Mesa, AZ; formerly of Roseville. Passed away on June 12, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lil Hentges.
Survived by daughters, Andie (Paul) O’Brien and Lindsay Hentges (Mohammed); grandchildren Jaxson Hentges and Joey and Gabby O’Brien; close cousin, Marlys Weber; and lifelong best friends,...
Pat Rae Sather
Jun 11, 2017
Passed away peacefully on June 11, 2017 with family by her side. Pat was born to Louis Dammann and Edna (Senst) Dammann in Red Wing, MN on September 30, 1937. She married Richard Sather in 1956, together they had 3 children. The family settled in Roseville where Pat retired from Deluxe Check Printers. Pat loved people, dancing in her early years, and...
Marggy A. Hei
Jun 9, 2017
Graveside service at 10 AM Friday, June 16 at Elmhurst Cemetery, St. Paul. A memorial service will immediately follow at Christ Lutheran Church, 2475 17th Ave E., North St. Paul.
Scott J. Erb
Jun 8, 2017
Age 45 of RosevilleOn June 8, 2017 Scott died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a 5 1/2 year courageous battle with colon cancer. Preceded in death by father, Dennis. Survived by loving wife of 20 years, Mari; son, Jonathan; 2nd father to, Don (Liz) Crosby, Amber (Ken) Stojevich, Sean Crosby, Eric Crosby; granddaughter, Genevieve; mother, Mary Linden; brother, Dennis...
Juli A. Tomczyk
Jun 6, 2017
Loving Mother And GrandmotherAge 52, of Blaine, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded in death by mother, Josie Parnell. Survived by sons, Ryan (Natalie) Battis, Kevin Battis, Jamie Tomczyk; grandson, Cole Julian Battis; father, John Jr (Sue) Parnell; mother, Sheryl Tursso; siblings, Colleen Parnell, Cory (Sue) Parnell, John III (Anne) Parnell, Barbara (Rob) Gierada, Kimberly (Ron) Coulter; many nieces and nephews. Mass...
Leona M. Blair
Jun 6, 2017
(nee Ashton) Age 90. Leona was the youngest of seven children; 3 boys and 4 girls born to Charles and Anna Ashton and was the last living member of her birth family. Leona is preceded in death by two husbands and two sons. She is survived by grandson, Christopher and daughter-in-law, Cheri Stone. Until recent years, Leona lived in the home her...
Rae Claire Forga
Jun 5, 2017
(nee Carpenter) Age 77, of North Branch; formerly of Roseville. Preceded in death by parents Doug & Donna Carpenter. Survived by best friend and husband of 59 years, Jerry; children, Vicki (Jim) Otto and Russ (Sherri) Forga; grandchildren, Tara Rae (Dr. Dan) Hagman and Katie (Ryan) Jones; great-grandchildren Emily Rae, Erin Grace, Zackery, and Alex; and many dear friends. Memorial service 11:00 AM...
Teresa V. "Teddy" Olson
Jun 5, 2017
Survived by daughter, Rita K (Terry) Deschenes; grandson, Jeffrey; many, many nieces, nephews, and a world of friends. Teddy Delmore was born in Rush City, MN and married Herbert Olson who passed in 1993. She was famous for her great laugh, smile, pride in being Irish, and her love for everyone, especially her "Darling Daughter" and grandson. Mass of Christian...
John T. Miller
Jun 4, 2017
Age 71, of White Bear Lake. Survived by his wife, Katherine; children, William (Shelly), Richard, John, III (Alecia); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob and Donald; sisters, Barbara (Mike) and Sandra. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1968. His greatest joy after his retirement was volunteering, especially at church as a Eucharistic Minister and Catechist. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00...
Roma E. Peterson
Jun 2, 2017
Age 92, of Lino Lakes. Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, June 9 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd, Circle Pines. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM Friday.
Joan M. Yerke
Jun 1, 2017
Age 68, of St. Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Ruth and Joe Yerke; and nephew, Robert Delaney.Survived by loving soul sister, Kay Delaney and her husband, devoted brother-in-law, Mark Delaney; and beloved nephew, Dr. Dan Delaney. Also survived by many dear friends and relatives.Joannie was a nurse for over 45 years, dedicated to patients with Head and Neck Cancer....
Michael R. Gallagher
Jun 1, 2017
Beloved by many, Michael R. Gallagher died on June 1st, 2017, after a short illness. He was born on December 4, 1930, in Waseca, the youngest child of Justice Frank Gallagher and Belle Gallagher. Michael served in the Air Force for 4 years during the cold war era. After military service, he graduated from William Mitchell College of Law. He...
Krista Lynn Sandstrom
Jun 1, 2017
Age 47 Of St. Paul; was killed in a traffic accident in downtown Minneapolis on June 1, 2017. Krista was born on February 19, 1970 to Charles and Deanna Barks Sandstrom in Northfield, MN. She was united in marriage to Kent Christian McGuire on October 2, 1993. She was preceded in death by her mother. Survived by her husband, her son...
S/SGT Gerald L. "Jerry" Jacobsen
Jul 15, 1944
Missing in Action in WWII; Coming Home After 73 Years
Darling Husband and beloved son, brother and uncle. Age 27. Died in combat in the 35th Infantry Division assault on St. Lo, France on July 15, 1944. Also deceased are his parents, Charles and Anna; and siblings, Charles, Robert, Howard, Harold “Russ”, Lester, Richard, Phyllis Ekstrand, and Donald. Survived by his wife, Catherine; sister,...