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Joan M. Gross

Joan M. Gross

Apr 1, 2024

Joan M. Gross, age 93, of St. Paul, passed away April 1, 2024.Preceded in death by son, Mark.Survived by husband, Erven; sons, Roger, Robert (Kim) and Thomas (Pam); grandchildren, Becca (Carl) Dale, Josh, Shelbee, and Mazze.Funeral service 10:30 AM Friday, April 5 at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2330 N. Dale St., Roseville. Visitation at the church from 9:30 - 10:30...

Ada I. Kirscher (Karlsson)

Ada I. Kirscher (Karlsson)

Mar 31, 2024

Ada passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024 at age 79, with her family at her side after a brave fight with bilateral strep pneumonia.  

Preceded in death by her adoring husband, LeRoy. 

Survived by her children, Melinda (Mike) Richardson and Krista (Doug) Weidendorf; her grandchildren, Lindsey, Kayleigh, Cayden, Jocelyn; and step-grandchildren, Corey, Tony, and Matt.   

Visitation Wednesday, April 10th from...

Stephen R. Klein

Stephen R. Klein

Mar 29, 2024

Steve was a kind, gentle and an intelligent man. He passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, due to brain cancer that was diagnosed in February 2024.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Allan and Rosemary.He is survived by his wife, Melodee; son, Darren; siblings, Marie, Christine Everett, Andrew (Jo Ellen), Lou (Dan) Kavouras, Barbara (Brian) Ehalt, and...

James R. Sanford

James R. Sanford

Mar 28, 2024

Jim, Jimbo, Beanie, Uncle Jimmy, passed away unexpectedly due to cardiac complications on March 28 2024, in Apple Valley, Minnesota, at the age of 41.Jim dedicated his life to caring for animals. Whether it was at Petco in his early years or working at one of the many zoos he loved. He knew at a very young age he would...

Anthony P. Semo

Anthony P. Semo

Mar 28, 2024

Tony left to go on a forever fishing adventure March 28, 2024, at age 55, following a short interlude with cancer.Preceded in death by brother, Scott; sister, Natalie; grandparents, Willis and Albertina (Ducky) Flynn, Russell, Sr. and Maxine Semo; and aunt, Dianne.Survived by his life partner, Pamela Walstad; mother, Delores Flynn; stepfather, David Larson; brother, Timothy and nephew Joshua; son,...

Jeanne "Tulie" Lou (Witzig) Schumacher

Jeanne "Tulie" Lou (Witzig) Schumacher

Mar 27, 2024

Jeanne Schumacher, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 90.

Tulie was known for her sense of humor, creativity, sharp memory, generosity, and unwavering love and dedication to her family. She was incredibly humble and had a penchant for seeing the best in people and treating everyone with respect and kindness.

Tulie was...

Nancy J. Mooney

Nancy J. Mooney

Mar 24, 2024

Age 77, of Lino Lakes. Born April 30, 1946 and passed away March 24, 2024.  

Preceded in death by devoted husband, John Mooney; parents, Edward and Margaret Minar; sisters, Janice and Mary; and granddaughter, Sidney.   

Survived by beloved daughters, Colleen (Michael) Jax, Krista (Paul) Selbitschka and Jennifer (David) Super; grandchildren, Andrew and Megan Jax, Kiera and Paige Selbitschka, and Hadley...

Rita C. Ahles

Rita C. Ahles

Mar 23, 2024

Age 78, of Blaine.Preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Marshall; and parents, Herman & Mary Ahrendt.Survived by son, Chad Ahles (Darcie Drentlaw); daughter, Nicki Ahles-Moses (Trevor Scholtz); grandchildren, Michael & Emma Moses; siblings, Vonnie Uher, Martin (Shirley) Ahrendt, Joan McClay, Gail (Mickey) Ahrendt, Sue Willow, Ginny (Paul) Lief; many nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, and friends.Rita worked for many...

Lorraine M. Eppenberger

Lorraine M. Eppenberger

Mar 23, 2024

Passed away on March 23, 2024 at the age of 78.  She was born to Emil & Helen Good on July 21, 1945 in Sandstone, MN.  She was previously married to Dale Eppenberger and had 3 children. Lorraine worked at Centennial School Dist. for 34 years until she retired in 2013.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, Emil...

James B. Horky

James B. Horky

Mar 23, 2024

James "Jim" Horky passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024 at the age of 86. Born May 16, 1937 in Crete, Nebraska.Preceded in death by parents, Bernard "Bud" and Irma Horky; brother, David Horky; and partner, Judy Seery.Survived by daughter, Dianna (Todd) Peters; grandson, Eddie Peters; granddaughter, Sara (Jason) Noren; sister, Kathryn (Layne) Bucker; and many nieces and nephews.Graduated from...

Audrey Janet Smieja

Audrey Janet Smieja

Mar 23, 2024

Audrey Janet Smieja (née Lange) passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband, Donald; son, David; grandsons, Matthew and David Fierst Jr.; great-grandson, Jonathon; brothers, Ervin and Donald Lange. Survived by children, Kevin, Steve, Debbie Fierst, Ronald, and Donald; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Richard James Cownie

Richard James Cownie

Mar 22, 2024

Richard was born September 20, 1938 in Detroit, MI. He was a graduate of Murray High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a long-time resident of the Como Park area in St. Paul. He enjoyed golfing at Como Golf Course, daily walks, and spending winters in Destin, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and...

David W. Burgoyne

David W. Burgoyne

Mar 21, 2024

David W. Burgoyne, 64, of Forest Lake, passed away after a short battle with cancer, on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at 10 am at the Church of the Assumption, 51 West 7th Street, St. Paul. Mass will be livestreamed and can be...

Jane McEvoy

Jane McEvoy

Mar 18, 2024

Jane (Janie) McEvoy died in St. Paul on March 18th, 2024. She was born in St Paul on April 30, 1939, the oldest of the 7 children of Jim and Harriet McEvoy. She lived in St Paul most of her life.Preceded in death by her brother Jimmy, her parents, and the father of her children and first husband, Bill Hanlon.Survived...

Julie McFarlin (nee Olson)

Julie McFarlin (nee Olson)

Mar 17, 2024

This beautiful woman lost her battle with cancer on March 17, 2024 at age 81. She passed away peacefully at her home in Roseville with her sister by her side. 

Julie graduated from Moorhead High School in 1961. After high school, she moved to St. Paul where she studied Key Punch and began work with the Great Northern Railway. In 1963,...

Gerald L. LeMay

Gerald L. LeMay

Mar 17, 2024

Gerald L. LeMay, age 90 of Roseville, passed away March 17, 2024.Preceded in death by son, Doug. Survived by wife, Rhea; daughters, Karen (Daryl) Doehling, Robin (Eric) Peterson and Christine (Jeff) Triden; four grandchildren, and one great-grandson.Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, March 22 at North Heights Lutheran Church, 2701 N. Rice St., Roseville. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM Friday....

Tyson Vail Fairbanks

Tyson Vail Fairbanks

Mar 15, 2024

Age 46, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2024.Preceded in death by mother, Lois Fairbanks; brother, Brian Chee; and grandmother, Claudine Fairbanks.Survived by sister, Nadine (April) Fairbanks; niece and Goddaughter, Priscilla Jayde and Baby Luce.Tyson grew up on the Southside of Minneapolis and attended South High (Class of 1996). He was an active uncle in his niece's lives...

Richard C. Reichow

Richard C. Reichow

Mar 15, 2024

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Richard C. Reichow, age 91, of Roseville, Minnesota passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024.

Richard was born in St. Paul, attended John Marshall High School, Northwest Electronics Institute, served 2 years in the U.S. Army and attended the University of Minnesota.

Richard married his bride, Annis Sharon Hansen on June 24, 1961. They made a nice life together raising two children....

Kenneth J. Buchal

Kenneth J. Buchal

Mar 14, 2024

Kenneth J. Buchal, age 80 of St. Paul, passed away March 14, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mabel; sister, Jane Cardinal and her husband, Robert.Survived by wife, Linda; son, Michael (Amy) Buchal; daughter, Karen (Jim) Doherty; grandchildren, Henry and Page; nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, March 20 at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414...

Eugene G. Eck

Eugene G. Eck

Mar 13, 2024

Age 81, of Roseville, passed away on March 13, 2024.Preceded in death by wife, Carren; and parents, Gerard & Josephine.Survived by daughter, Debbie (Craig) Klatt; brothers, Ted (Cindy), Wayne (Debbie), Dan (Patti), Dennis (Cheri); and many nieces & nephews.Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd. B. Visitation at...

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