OBITUARIES

Henrietta M. Sandbothe

Henrietta M. Sandbothe

Mar 6, 2026

Age 88, of Circle Pines, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2026.

Born September 25, 1937 to Alfons and Adella Stracke in Persia, IA. United in marriage to Donald Sandbothe on February 27, 1960.

Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kenneth, Marvin and Eldon; husband, Donald; and infant daughter, Theresa.

Survived by children, Donald (Tammy) of Grand Forks,...

Saron Simera Bekabil

Saron Simera Bekabil

Mar 5, 2026

Age 23, of Maplewood, passed away on March 5, 2026.

Preceded in death by grandfather, Dersonigne Aboye.

Survived by parents, Bekabil Tolassa & Hayme Mekuria; and brother, Jeremiah Bekabil.

Saron Bekabil, gifted with compassion, brilliance, and purpose, was born on January 9, 2003, in Los Angeles, California. Though, she was raised in Maplewood, Minnesota. From a young age, Saron showed a deep commitment...

Mark L. Strehlo

Mark L. Strehlo

Mar 3, 2026

Age 63, of Circle Pines.

Loving Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Friend. Avid snowmobiler. Skilled mechanic. Held multiple track records at Centennial High School. Dedicated to his friends and family.

Preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Strehlo; mother, Arlys (Strehlo) Evans; and brother, Steven Strehlo.

Survived by sons, Nick Strehlo (Roxie), Ben Strehlo, and Alex Strehlo; stepson, Jeremy Tucker; grandchildren, Easton, Noah,...

Agnes M. Bruski

Agnes M. Bruski

Mar 2, 2026

Agnes M. "Aggie" Bruski (née Warner), age 91, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026 in Roseville.

Aggie was born November 17, 1934 in St. Augusta, Minnesota, the youngest of twelve children. She carried the values of that upbringing throughout her life: humility, resilience, thrift, and a steady, practical way of caring for the people she loved.

She...

Justin Lee Keough

Justin Lee Keough

Feb 28, 2026

Justin Lee Keough, surrounded by the love of his family, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Woodbury, Minnesota. He had fought a long, valiant battle with cancer, and his hospital room was a revolving door of family and friends. Because of Justin’s personality and his tendency to absolutely, never give up, for more than two years he transparently shared...

Kenneth Wesley Albrecht

Kenneth Wesley Albrecht

Feb 28, 2026

Kenneth Wesley Albrecht, age 86, passed away February 28, 2026, at his home with family by his side. Celebration of Ken's life will be held at a later date. 

Full obituary to come. 

Ruth L. Weyandt

Ruth L. Weyandt

Feb 27, 2026

Ruth Lillian (Welsch) Weyandt was born December 10th, 1926 and died February 27th, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Weyandt Sr.; sisters, Edith, Marie, Kaddy Lorraine and Margie; brothers, Bruts (Henry), Wally, James and Ron.

She is survived by her children, Mary Beth (Edward) Mielech, Tom (Diane) Weyandt, Joan Weyandt (John Gustafson), and Jerry (Michele) Weyandt; along with...

Charles E. Huettl

Charles E. Huettl

Feb 27, 2026

Charles Edward Huettl, age 83, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Charles was born on October 6, 1942 to Charles P. and Caroline Esther (Johnson) Huettl. He graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1960. Retired from the construction industry in 2007, at which time he took up the game of golf and a Lifetime...

Ronald Mathew Evens

Ronald Mathew Evens

Feb 26, 2026

Age 77 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.

Preceded in death by his wife, Deborah; and parents, Leonard & Virginia (Walsh) Evens.

Survived by children, Tim (Nikki) Evens & Michelle (Erin) Runk; grandchildren, Brandie, Corben, Thomas, and Alice; great-grandson, Elijah; and sisters, Linda & Kim.

Ron loved to hunt and fish, and continued to show enthusiasm for trains after a...

Sandra A. Poirier (Ashton)

Sandra A. Poirier (Ashton)

Feb 24, 2026

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister & Friend

Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away on February 24, 2026.

Preceded in death by husband, Greg; an infant son; and grandson, Mitch.

Survived by children, Tracy Poirier and Keri (Eric) Vennemann; grandchildren, Andrew, Aliyah, Alanna & Arianna Vennemann, and Justin & Nathyn Poirier and their mother, Deanna; four great-grandsons; siblings, Darlene, Diane, Daniel Jr.,...

Keith Allen Hansen

Keith Allen Hansen

Feb 23, 2026

Keith A. Hansen, age 74, of south Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026.

Preceded in death by wife, Debra (née Anderson); parents, Robert and Mary Hansen; and brother, Bob.

Survived by sons, Noel (Colleen) and Joseph (Chinda); grandsons, Nathan and Nicholas; and best friend, Ray Flynn.

40+ year employee of St. Mary's/Fairview Hospital.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March...

Robert Rychlicki

Robert Rychlicki

Feb 22, 2026

Robert “Bob” Rychlicki, of Virginia Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at age 66, after a short battle with cancer. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 5, 1959, to Robert and Shirley Rychlicki. Bob was the eldest of eight children.

Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley; an infant brother; and his brother, David.

Survived by...

Dennis J. Patsy

Dennis J. Patsy

Feb 21, 2026

Dennis peacefully passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 75 with his children at his bedside.

Dennis John Patsy was born on January 13, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Emil and Delores Patsy. He left behind a legacy of hard work and love for his family, and a kindness that will be remembered by all who knew...

Ann Marie Ficcadenti

Ann Marie Ficcadenti

Feb 20, 2026

Ann Marie Ficcadenti (Doyle) passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 20, 2026.

Ann was born on August 4, 1935, to Mary and Joseph Doyle. She lived a life centered on faith, family, and unconditional love. Her angelic nature endeared her to her cherished children and to anyone who knew her. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Can Ba Nguyen

Can Ba Nguyen

Feb 19, 2026

NGUYEN BA CAN

Disciple who took refuge in Buddhism; Dharma name: DUC TAM NIEM

1935-2026

Born in Chuong My, Ha Dong, now part of Hanoi, Vietnam. Upon reaching adulthood, he bid farewell to his mother and siblings to join his father in the South to establish a career. He entered the military, starting at the Dong De military training center; his ambition spanned...

Eva F. Ethen

Eva F. Ethen

Feb 17, 2026

Eva F. Ethen peacefully passed away on February 17, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Eva was born May 6, 1922 in St Cloud, Minnesota to Louis and Frances (Huschle) Sand. She married Maurice E. Ethen on August 3, 1943 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St Cloud. After serving during World War II, Maurice and Eva settled in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. In...

David D. Hults, Sr.

David D. Hults, Sr.

Feb 16, 2026

David Hults Sr., a prolific storyteller, a man who met life with unwavering determination, and who found joy in lifting up everyone around him, passed away peacefully on February 16, surrounded by his family. He was 83.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ethel Darlene (Manthey); his children, Dave Jr. (Cathy) and Danielle (Bob) Sanborn; grandchildren, Hailey,...

Tinh Thi Le

Tinh Thi Le

Feb 16, 2026

Le Thi Tinh, age 94, of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 16, 2026.

She was born in 1933 in Hai Phong, Vietnam. In 1954, she and her husband, Ton Van Nguyen, migrated to South Vietnam, where they raised their family, In 1993, she immigrated to the United States and made Minnesota her home.

Her beloved husband preceded...

Joan Ann Ethen Hines

Joan Ann Ethen Hines

Feb 14, 2026

Joan Ethen Hines (1950- 2026)

For a woman who often ran late, she left the world too early at her home in Woodbury, MN, in the presence of her family on February 14, 2026. Joan was a fighter, a voracious reader, a formidable game player, a generous gift giver, an instinctive cook, and a builder of communities and family. She rejoiced...

Ileane L. Ramlow

Ileane L. Ramlow

Feb 14, 2026

Ileane L. Ramlow, age 88 of St. Paul, passed away February 14, 2026.

Preceded in death by her husband, Harvey.

Survived by sons, David (Nancy), Steven (Sue), and Thomas; grandchildren, Katie, Zachary, Trevor, Ben, Brianna, and Tyler (Rachael); great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Eladio, Colette, Eloise, Alexander and Forrest.

Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, February 23 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St....