OBITUARIES

Virginia Lee Fahey (née Abel)

Virginia Lee Fahey (née Abel)

Dec 4, 2025

Age 90, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, George D. Fahey III; parents, Richard & Muesetta (née Erding) Abel; brother, Richard Abel; and sister-in-law, Audrey McCarthy.

Survived by children, Kathy (Bob) Brinkmeyer, Michael Fahey (Sandy Stolt), Jeanne (Dan) Garry, Daniel (Holly) Fahey; grandchildren, Meghan, Erin, Colleen, Chance, Cole, Mikayla, Madelyn,...

Nora J. Kirby

Nora J. Kirby

Dec 2, 2025

Passed away on her 74th birthday.

Preceded in death by parents, Philip and Jeanne Winkler; and sister Jane Winkler.

Survived by loving husband of 47 years Larry; sisters, Chris (Jack) Berger & Julie Winkler; niece & nephew, Amy & Andy; and many close dear friends.

Everyone she met became a friend.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, December 11 at St. Joseph of...

Marcia Jean Crawford

Marcia Jean Crawford

Nov 30, 2025

Marcia Jean Crawford, age 85 of Roseville, passed away November 30, 2025.

Preceded in death by loving husband of 63 years, Michael; daughter, Lori Kulick; parents, Raymond and Madge Lindahl; brother, Gary Lindahl; and sister, Pam Lucio.

Survived by daughters, Lisa (Bob) Erickson and Lynn Crawford (Jack); grandchildren, Sharelle (Sam) Zupan and Austin Erickson; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Ryder, son-in-law, Tom Kulick; brothers...

Patrick J. Buckley

Patrick J. Buckley

Nov 29, 2025

Patrick J. Buckley, age 80 of Roseville, passed away November 29, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Elizabeth; and brother, Paul.

Survived by loving wife, Betty; brother, David (Nancy) Buckley; sister-in-law, Connie Buckley; many other cherished family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, December 4 at The Church of St. Odilia, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview. Visitation at...

Eric W. Miesen

Eric W. Miesen

Nov 29, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother

Eric was preceded in death by parents, Adolph and Alida; and siblings, Paul, Alida, Paulie and Mark.

Survived by wife, Terry Fleischhacker, whom he loved fiercely, as well as cherished daughters, Gina (Mike Brodtmann) and Amy (Duane Peterson) and grandchildren, Kaycie, Josephine, Luke, and Emma. Also survived by brothers, Karl (Barb Hunn) and John (Julie) Miesen....

Mary Jo Fitzgerald

Mary Jo Fitzgerald

Nov 28, 2025

(nee Kryzer)

Age 77 of Little Canada, passed away surrounded by family on November 28, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Betty Kryzer. 

Survived by husband of 56 years, Jack; children, Kari (Tony) Goodmanson and Scott (Gretchen); grandchildren, Ashley, Casey, & Carly Goodmanson and Jack & Lilly Fitzgerald; brother, Joe (Pam) Kryzer; sister-in-law, Lorree Wilson; other family and friends.

A memorial visitation...

Ronald W. Hyden

Ronald W. Hyden

Nov 27, 2025

Age 92, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025.

Preceded in death by wife, Trudy (Gertrude) Hyden; son, Michael Hyden; parents Wallace & Nell Hyden; and brothers Wesley and David Hyden.

Survived by children, Cindy Bunch, Diane Hyden (Bill Schultz), and Bill (Dinah) Hyden; grandchildren, Sean Bunch (Missy Bartley), Rob (Angie) Bunch, Jessica (Shane) Delaske, Conner Hyden, Nathan Hyden, Matthew...

Michelle M. Jensen

Michelle M. Jensen

Nov 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michelle Marie (Mitsch) Jensen. She passed unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 65.

Michelle grew up in St. Paul, near Como Lake. She attended St. Thomas University majoring in German and Finance. Michelle had multiple opportunities to travel and study in Germany.

Michelle had a love for...

Mary Ellen Tollefson

Mary Ellen Tollefson

Nov 26, 2025

Mary Ellen Tollefson, age 93, of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025.

Mary Ellen was born August 14, 1932, to Clifford and Margie Bakken in Springdale, WI. After her parents died, she was raised by her uncle and aunt, Julian and Marie (Bakken) Johnson.

Mary Ellen graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in WI. She married her high school...

Jon E. Lundin

Jon E. Lundin

Nov 24, 2025

Jon Earl Lundin (85) passed away peacefully in his Hilton Head Island home on Monday evening, November 24, 2025. Jon was born in Mankato, Minnesota on June 18, 1940.

Jon graduated from Mankato High School in 1958. He attended one year at St Olaf College and was accepted at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he graduated in...

Barbara Knapp

Barbara Knapp

Nov 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Brown Knapp, who left this world on November 23, 2025 at the age of 64. She was a wife and caregiver, mother, daughter, and friend whose life was marked by both deep love and difficult challenges.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Loyal and Marian Brown, she resided there through...

Donna Marie Van Gundy

Donna Marie Van Gundy

Nov 23, 2025

Donna Marie Van Gundy, age 64, passed away November 23, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was born in St Paul on July 27, 1961.

Donna had a love of crafting, especially crocheting, needlework, and a wide variety of DIY crafts. She took great pride in her talents and was always eager to share her creations with others....

Dawn C. Malvin

Dawn C. Malvin

Nov 22, 2025

Age 79 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Harley Swedell and Vivian Jydstrup; and sister, Cheryl Empey.

Survived by sons, Christopher (Kim) and Chad (Leah); grandchildren, Brandon (Jaymie) and Benjamin; great-granddaughters, Sabrina, Savannah, and Scarlett; siblings, Bruce (Diane) Swedell, Arlinda (Tim) Sindorf, and Gerold (Melanie) Swedell; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 11:00 AM...

Henry G. O'Neil

Henry G. O'Neil

Nov 22, 2025

Henry was born December 9, 1938. He grew up in Morton, MN. He loved the small town environment, being on the river or in the woods. He had many stories of friends and characters. After high school, Henry spent four years in the Navy in Alaska and California. He married Judy (née VonFeldt) on September 18, 1965. They raised wonderful...

Denise Ann (Loerzel) Decker

Denise Ann (Loerzel) Decker

Nov 22, 2025

Denise, age 60, of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on November 22, 2025, following a four-year battle with cancer.

Denise was born on March 5, 1965, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Dennis and Pam (Schmid) Loerzel.

The family made their home in Mounds View, MN, where she graduated from Irondale High School in 1983.

In 1998, Denise married...

Michael Henry Mueller

Michael Henry Mueller

Nov 20, 2025

Michael H. Mueller, age 75, of Forest Lake, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 20, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Mary; and brother-in-law, John Mottaz.

Mike is survived by his wife, Kathi (née Andert); children, Mara Mueller (Allan Capp) and Nick; grandchildren, Devin, Addison, and Gracelyn; sisters, Sue Mottaz and...

JoAnn M. Lang (Tschida)

JoAnn M. Lang (Tschida)

Nov 18, 2025

Age 82, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on November 18, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, John "Jack" Lang, parents, John & Lorraine Tschida; brother, Jerry (Alare) Tschida; and brother-in-law, George Taylor.

Survived by children, John (Kelly) Lang, Amy (Dean) Wirtanen, Molly (Eric) Olson; grandchildren, Johnny, Brittany, Kellen, Matthew (Libby), Hannah (David), Nickolas, Derrek, Hayden, Harper; great grandchildren,...

Mary Alice Kemkes (née Spear)

Mary Alice Kemkes (née Spear)

Nov 18, 2025

Of Lino Lakes, was called home to our Lord Jesus on November 18th, 2025 at the age of 85.

Mary was born in Mankato, MN on May 4th, 1940. In 1958 she graduated high school from Mankato, MN. She earned a Medical Technician Degree in 1959. She worked various jobs including Medical Lab Technician, data entry, Tupperware sales, and finished her...

Joan Rose Winter

Joan Rose Winter

Nov 17, 2025

Age 92, of Glenwood City, WI (formerly of St. Paul, MN).

Joan was born on October 8, 1933 in Lake George, MN and passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Othmar "Otto" Winter; children, Kevin, Keith, and Daniel; grandchild, Eric; parents, Math and Elizabeth Stalboerger; and siblings, Lucille, Cyril, Bobby, Gennie, Millie, Ray, Betty,...

Barbara A. Doherty

Barbara A. Doherty

Nov 17, 2025

Age 86, of Circle Pines.

Preceded in death by loving husband, Robert; parents and siblings.

Survived by children, Patty (Craig) Glendenning, Linda (Steve) Manick, Tim Doherty, Genie Doherty (Tim Hamer), Shawn (Tamara) Doherty; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Carpentier.

Barb was a people person who loved spending time with her family, the holidays, working at the restaurants, and her favorite past...