OBITUARIES
Marlene K. Johnston
Jan 27, 2026
Marlene Kay Johnston, 79, passed peacefully on January 27th at her home in Circle Pines, MN, surrounded by family.
Marlene was born in Drayton, North Dakota, to Bert and Edna Lund. Her family later moved to Menomonie, WI, where she graduated from Menomonie High School. She met her husband, Ronald Johnston, in high school, and the two married in 1964, beginning...
Kenneth E. Chmielewski
Jan 27, 2026
Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Chmielewski was born to Stephen and Helen Chmielewski on August 8, 1932. He is the second oldest of five siblings. Ken grew up in Morrill and Brennville, MN. He went to the Foley School System. He joined the Army and served during the Korean War, including a tour in France.
Ken was married to Jeanette Novak in May...
Betty Lou Guggisberg
Jan 25, 2026
Betty Lou, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at the age of 97. Betty Lou spent 50 wonderful years living in Circle Pines, Minnesota, where she built a home filled with warmth, laughter, and love. Later in life, she moved to Centerville, Minnesota, where she continued to share her...
Edward V. Fischer
Jan 24, 2026
Ed Fischer, born August 10, 1937, was a celebrated professional editorial cartoonist whose career spanned more than 70 years and brought laughter, insight, and warmth to audiences of all ages. Beginning at an early age, Ed discovered his passion for drawing cartoons and went on to make a name for himself as a nationally recognized editorial cartoonist. His unique blend...
Joanne D. Schultz (Wolf)
Jan 24, 2026
Age 93, formerly of Circle Pines & Shoreview, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Steven, whom she missed very much. Also preceded by sister, Yvonne Erding.
Survived by daughters, Julie Schultz (Joe) and Kathy Berthiaume: granddaughters, Kris (Tim) and Jessica (Rudy); brothers, Wayne Wolf (Mary) and Doug Wolf; as well as granddogs, Kevin and Ruger, and many...
Donna M. Hofmeister (Greene)
Jan 24, 2026
Age 97, of Roseville, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Preceded in death by parents, George & Viola (Matson) Thill; husbands, Clifford G. Greene & Edward A. Hofmeister; son, Thomas H. Greene; great-grandchildren, James & Coral Fairbanks; and siblings, Geraldine Kohnen & George Thill, Jr.
Survived by children, Janet (Douglas) Fairbanks and Ron Greene (Deb Denison); ten grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Donna was...
Joseph John Mitchell
Jan 24, 2026
Joseph "Joe/Joey" Mitchell, age 62, left peacefully at home after a 5+ year battle with stage 4 Colorectal Cancer on January 24, 2026.
Joe was born on December 11, 1963, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George and Marie Mitchell and grew up in Frogtown. He graduated in 1982 from St. Agnes High School and later that year he met his future...
Diane Carol Zahradka
Jan 24, 2026
Diane Carol Zahradka was born in St. Paul. She resided with her family in the Midway area for many years.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Lynn and Ruth; and her beloved grandmother, Peggy.
Diane is survived by her brothers, Bob (Theresa), and Ron; her nieces and nephews, Diana, Krissy, Lisa, Bobby (Bonnie), Nicole (Rick), Corin (Corey); also 24 great-nieces...
Paul Joseph Sprosty
Jan 23, 2026
Beloved Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother
Age 84, of Little Canada, went home to Our Father at home with family by his side on January 23, 2026.
Preceded in death by treasured wife, Lura Lea Sprosty; parents, Lawrence and Rose Sprosty; and sisters, Dorothy and Laurette Sprosty.
Survived by daughter, Marsha Sprosty; sons, Lonnie (Alicia) Sprosty, Chris Sprosty, and Brian Sprosty; grandchildren, Rob...
Edgar "Skip" Mosby, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Age 79, of Roseville, formerly of SE Minneapolis, passed away on January 22, 2026.
Preceded in death by wife, Becky.
Survived by daughter, Kimberly (Scott) Andersen; son, Kenneth (Toni) Mosby; grandchildren, Amanda & Andrew Flatz, and Olivia & Josephine Mosby; and brother, Mark Mosby.
Skip grew up in Southeast Minneapolis where he met many life long friends. He went to Tuttle Elementary and...
Hunter John Haugen
Jan 21, 2026
Our beloved son and brother, Hunter John Haugen, passed away on January 21, 2026 at the age of 30.
He is survived by parents, David and Theresa Haugen; brother, Blake Haugen; grandfather, Eugene Haugen; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandfather, John Tetrick; and grandmothers, Dorothy Haugen and Jean Tetrick.
Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Hunter graduated...
Mary P. Vashro (Mordorski)
Jan 21, 2026
Age 70, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026.
She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Thomas Vashro; parents, Leonard and Helen Mordorski; and brothers, Thomas and David Mordorski.
Mary is survived by nephew, Rick (Chris) Mordorski, special cousin, Paul (Delores) Mordorski and her lifelong friend and caregiver, Kathy Leahy.
Mary was a Holy Spirit and Derham Hall High School graduate. She...
Barbara Rosemary Dostert
Jan 18, 2026
Age 99, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Florian; and siblings, Earl Fredrickson & Allison Howard.
Survived by children, Sandra Sutter, Dana Dostert (Nancy Groves), Kathleen (Paul) Rau, Maureen Dostert, Jeanne (Terry) Grant, and Paula Dostert; and grandchildren, John Grant & Amy Grant.
Barbara was born in Minneapolis and grew up in Brook Park, MN....
Alice J. Johnson
Jan 16, 2026
Age 98; passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 16, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Gordon Johnson; grandsons, Tommy Gale Jr. and Gordy Johnson Jr.; and sister, Bette Anderson.
Survived by children, Margaret Gale, Gordon Johnson, Ellen (John) Jordan, Marianne (Larry) Rose, and Sharon Overson; and many grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 22 at 12...
James Patrick Walsh
Jan 16, 2026
James Patrick Walsh, 85, of Ely.
How is it that a city kid who got in more than his share of trouble on St. Paul’s Rice Street became a lover of wildlife, woods, and water?
Maybe it was his Irish roots. Jim Walsh was the son of immigrants who came to St. Paul from villages just a stone’s throw away from Galway...
Diane C. Gajeski
Jan 15, 2026
Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandma, G.G.
Diane Carol Gajeski, age 87 of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully January 15, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, Frank John; and brother, Wayne Dahl.
Survived by her children, Gary (Linda) Gajeski, Melinda (Kevin) Marek, Bill (Betty) Gajeski, Tina (Dave) Stratton, Tammy (Kevin) Corrigan, Randy (Lisa) Gajeski, and Kris (John) Peters; brother, Ron Studier; sister, Joanne Saamonen (Gary);...
Sheila L. Johnson
Jan 15, 2026
Sheila passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 15, 2026.
Sheila was born in Waterloo, IA on March 10, 1953, to parents Glen and Mildred Oseth.
She worked at Boston Scientific for 28 years and retired in 2018.
Sheila was a beautiful soul whose life was defined by love, kindness, and quiet strength. To know Sheila was to love her....
Thomas Hilpisch
Jan 15, 2026
Age 91 of Lake Elmo, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom grew up in the shadows of Sacred Heart Church and graduated from Cretin High School in 1952. His Catholic faith was central to his life and something he faithfully passed on to his children. A proud member of the Schoenstatt Movement for more...
Mark G. Sullivan
Jan 14, 2026
Mark, a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away surrounded by love on January 14, 2026. He lived a life defined by hard work, family, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
Mark's journey began with a unique claim to fame as a child model, most notably appearing on the box of the classic game Cooties.
He raised...
Eileen O. Wallin
Jan 14, 2026
Age 81, of Roseville, passed away on January 14, 2026.
Eileen was born on September 21, 1944, in Grey Eagle, MN to Adolph & Frances (Denne) Muellner.
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ralph Muellner, Margaret Bruggenthies, Melvin Muellner, & Timothy Muellner.
Survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard; children, Allison (Brent) Slipka & Richard (Megan) Wallin, Jr.;...
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