OBITUARIES
Eugene A. Schwartz
Sep 1, 2025
Gene passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025 at the age 91 and 9 months.
Preceded in death by wife, Patricia; parents, Joseph and Florence; brother, Michael; and grandson, Jonathan Gagliardi.
Survived by children, Laurie (Kerry) Lorenz, Michelle (John) Gagliardi, Greg (Mary) Schwartz, Melissa (Larry) Peterson; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Joey (Kathy); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Gene was a...
Wayne M. Sanders
Sep 1, 2025
Wayne Sanders, age 74, of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 1, 2025.
Wayne was born on February 18, 1951, to Eric and Dorothy Sanders. He grew up in Lexington, Minnesota, alongside his brothers and sister. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Chester.
Wayne was the proud father of Stacy (Michael Kriesel) Sanders...
Harold "Spike" Feickert
Aug 31, 2025
Age 89, of Little Canada, passed away on August 31, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Eileen; granddaughter, Paige Olson; and siblings, Robert Feickert, Mildred Holum & Keith Feickert.
Survived by daughters, Jill (Jeff) Croonquist, Janelle (Joe) Olson, and Julie (Robert) Berken; grandchildren, Hannah, Brody, Gabriel, Lukas, Ian, and Samantha Rose; sister-in-law, Cindy Feickert; brother-in-law, Leo Holum; nieces & nephews; and longtime...
Audrey Marie Dick
Aug 28, 2025
Audrey passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 28th, 2025. She was 99 years old when she was called home. Audrey loved being a wife, mother and grandmother – always making sure everyone had what they needed. She enjoyed baking, always asking what cookies others wanted for family functions and making extra in case some didn’t get any –...
Patricia Ann Fitzgerald (Blue)
Aug 27, 2025
Age 94 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society in Maplewood.
She was born on June 30, 1931 in White Earth, MN to Louis L. and Ida S. Blue.
She loved polka dancing, bingo, cards, and was known for her resilience and love for her family. Many called her friend.
Patricia is survived by her children,...
Janet E. Novak
Aug 26, 2025
Proudly raised in Northeast Minneapolis. She met her high school sweetheart, Mike, and after much smooching at the Heights Theater they became each other’s world. They graduated from Edison High School in 1960. She married her honey in 1961 and started a family.
She was “Mom” to all, always keeping a seat open at the table for anyone who needed one....
Paul Ernest Schulz, Jr.
Aug 25, 2025
Age 78, of Little Canada passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025.
Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Virginia.
Survived by best friend and loving wife of 55 years, Ruth; children, Michelle (Steve) Heifort, Paul Schulz III, Cheryl (Brady) Lochen; grandchildren, Steven Jr., Hannah (Tristin), Marissa, and Bella.
Paul was always up to no good and made friends with anyone he...
Walter "Nip" Gilson
Aug 25, 2025
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather
Longtime North Ender
Age 97, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025.
Preceded in death by beloved wife, Verna.
He is survived by and will be sadly missed by his children, Cheryl (Terrance) VanKampen, Debra (Michael) Milligan, and Michael Gilson; grandchildren, Shelly (Timothy) Strauss, Randy (Michele) VanKampen, Tamela (Joshua) Sumner, Timothy Milligan, and Jordan...
Quentin L. Perfect
Aug 24, 2025
Quentin L. "Quint" Perfect, age 86 of Aitkin, formerly of Roseville, passed away August 24, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Karen; and parents, Dale and Margaret.
Survived by son, Curtis; brother, Timothy (Colleen); sister, Sue Kaiser (Gerard); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A visitation to celebrate Quint's life will be held from 4-7 PM Friday, September 12 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home...
Carol A. Shook
Aug 23, 2025
Carol Ann Shook, 86, of Roseville, died at Lyngblomsten Memory Care on August 23, 2025.
She was born on January 26, 1939, to George Campbell and Sara Davidson Campbell in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania and graduated from Mahanoy Township High School.
She married Russell Shook in 1960 and they had three children.
Carol worked for Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio during Russell’s studies...
Garrett A. LaHay
Aug 20, 2025
Garrett LaHay, age 38 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 20th. He was a cherished father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed.
Garrett was born on July 25th, 1987, in St. Louis Park to Jeffrey and Mary (Sheck) LaHay. He graduated from St. Louis Park High School and went on to become a...
Shirley M. Shisler
Aug 20, 2025
Shirley M. Shisler, born March 15, 1931 in McGregor, Iowa to Kenneth and Evelyn (Evans) Shisler, the first of 6 children.
Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Evelyn; sister, Marita Pickett; brother, William "Bill" Shisler; and brothers-in-law, Merlin Fairbanks and James Johnson.
Survived by sisters, Caroline Fairbanks and Anita Johnson; brother Norman Shisler (Laura); brother-in-law, Frank Pickett; sister-in-law, Chris Wells-Shisler; and...
Susan Katherine Walseth
Aug 19, 2025
Age 70 of Lino Lakes, Minnesota.
Passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2025 due to complications from a blood infection leading to cardiac arrest.
Preceded in death by her long-time and much-loved boyfriend, Joe Carino; her parents, James and June Ceccon of Ironwood, Michigan.
Survived by her twin sons, Joshua & Jesse (Emily); two sisters, Cathy Tauer (Roman) and Paula Vaughn (Kris); one...
Steven H. Jungbauer
Aug 16, 2025
Steven Herbert Jungbauer, age 81, of New Brighton, MN passed away on August 16, 2025.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Helen Jungbauer; wife, Patricia Jungbauer; sister, Suzanne Grill; son in law, David Kline; and granddaughter, Jayden Kline.
He is survived by children, Jennifer Kline, Gary Jungbauer, and Michelle Jungbauer; grandsons, Tristan Kline (Helen) and Brandon Kline (Perla); several...
Richard T. McHaffie, Jr.
Aug 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the unexpected passing of Richard T. McHaffie, Jr. of Lino Lakes. He passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 65 years.
Rick graduated from White Bear High School, where he excelled at competitive swimming, then went on to complete a bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota...
Miles J. Malone
Aug 12, 2025
Age 94 of Coon Rapids, passed away on August 12, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Deloris; and son, Mitchell.
Survived by children, Marne (Robert) Egen, Mike (Kathi), Miles Jr. (Susan Diane Shelton), Martin (Susan), Matthew, and Morris; and many grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren.
Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, August 23 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Drive. Visitation from 10-11...
Michael W. Handy II
Aug 11, 2025
Age 53 of Circle Pines, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2025.
Preceded in death by father, Mike; grandparents; and aunts, Colleen Handy and LaVonne Applegate.
Survived by mother, Donna; sister, Mary (Brad) Jones; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, September 11 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes. Visitation from 10-11...
JoEllen Lippitt
Aug 10, 2025
JoEllen (Jo) McDonald Lippitt, born November 14th, 1954, passed away August 10th, 2025 after a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She fought until her very last breath which was emblematic of how she lived her life.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James Lippitt; her three children, Jennifer Wenkel (Andy), Kristin Lippitt, and W. Morgan Lippitt (Austin Hook);...
Barbara Erickson
Aug 10, 2025
Age 81, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on August 10, 2025.
Preceded in death by daughter, Lorena; and brother, Johnny Nelson.
Survived by husband, Richard; children, Karlyn “Kari” Erickson, Janel (David) Schelzel, and Carl (Andrea) Erickson; grandchildren, Hannah Novillo Erickson, George Schelzel, Ingrid Schelzel, Kjersten Erickson, Iaan Erickson, and Nathaniel Erickson; great-grandson, Winston Schelzel; and sisters, Sharon (Don) Rahn and Janice Winnes.
Funeral...
John "Jack" Herdina
Aug 9, 2025
Age 86, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025.
Jack was born in Henryville, MN on May 20, 1939 to Edward and Hattie (Zetah) Herdina. He was the fourth of fourteen children. He grew up in Olivia, MN and graduated from Olivia High School in 1957.
He served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany building radar stations.
Jack...
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