OBITUARIES

Harry Dean Palmer

Harry Dean Palmer

Oct 23, 2024

Age 73 of Blaine, MN, Dean peacefully passed away on October 23, 2024 surrounded by family and friends after having battled Alzheimer’s for 18 years. 

He was preceded in death by parents, Bob and Norma. 

Survived by his wife, Patti; siblings, Dione, Doug (Diane), Don, Devawn Bledsoe; and other family members and friends. 

Dean was graduated from Tracy High School in MN in...

Kenneth F. Biser

Kenneth F. Biser

Oct 21, 2024

Age 93, of Circle Pines, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 21, 2024. 

Preceded in death by wife, Doris; parents and siblings. 

Survived by children, Cheryl (Gary) Pagel, David (Kris), Paul (Shirlann), Michael (Angie), Linda (Scott) Flesch, Gary; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, October 30 at ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 171...

Janet Marie Skrypek

Janet Marie Skrypek

Oct 21, 2024

Age 85 of North St. Paul. Born September 12, 1939 and passed away on October 21, 2024 at Suite Living of North St. Paul. 

Preceded in death by parents, John and Cecelia; sisters, Patricia Schwartz and Beverly Berglund; brothers, “Jack” and Donald Skrypek. 

Survived by brothers, Reverend Greg, Rod (Nancy), Terry (Val), Randy (Mary), and Dave (Cathy) Skrypek. 

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Monday,...

Jean L. Wiome

Jean L. Wiome

Oct 20, 2024

Age 80 of Roseville, passed away surrounded by family on October 20, 2024. 

Preceded in death by parents, Herman and Agnes Putz; brothers, Robert and Gerald Putz. 

Survived by loving husband of 49 years, Michael; children, Dawn (Ed) Schaaf, Michael J., Ryan (Debbie), Justin; grandchildren, Blake, Cadence, and Ashton; nieces and nephew.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, October 24 at MATERNITY OF...

Charles Ross Plonty

Charles Ross Plonty

Oct 20, 2024

Age 88, of Roseville.

Born June 29, 1936 in St. Paul; died October 20, 2024 at Episcopal Church Home-The Gardens in St. Paul.

Preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy (née Moser); parents, Ross and Winnie Plonty; and sister, Nancy Lindbloom.

Chuck is survived by his niece, Amy (Fernando) Gomez; sister-in-law, Aggie Moser; close friends, Tom Dahlquist, Ron (Deb) Klausing, many friends, and...

Lawrence "Larry" Paul Haas

Lawrence "Larry" Paul Haas

Oct 19, 2024

Age 81, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Mathias & Genevieve (Knoll) Haas; and siblings, Gary Haas & Kathleen Maaske.

Survived by wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Moes); children, Michael (Lisa) Haas, Christine Haas, and Amy (Mike) Helderman; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Ken Haas, Laurine (Mike) Ellsworth, and Steve (Sandy) Haas; sister-in-law, Nikki...

Leo "Lee" Elm, Jr.

Leo "Lee" Elm, Jr.

Oct 18, 2024

Age 81, of Little Canada, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 18, 2024. 

Preceded in death by sister, Barbara Weisz. Survived by wife of 60 years, LuAnn; children, MaryAnn (Erich) Tessman, Michael (Wendy) Elm, Andrew (Laura) Elm, and Bobbie (David) Yzaguirre; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Judi (Ed) Beyer, Kathy (Ken) Vogel, and Tom (Sue) Elm; and...

Patricia Ann Trost

Patricia Ann Trost

Oct 15, 2024

Age 66, passed away from a six-year battle with metastatic bladder cancer on October 15, 2024, with her daughter, Jenna, and her sister, Peggy by her side.

Preceded in death by husband, Joseph Trost; father and mother, Roger and Jeanette Piatt; mother-in-law, Patricia V. Trost; and brother-in-law, Keith Neadeau Sr.

Survived by daughter, Jenna; siblings, Pam (John) Eckman, Pennie Neadeau, Roger Jr....

Brian T. Hexum

Brian T. Hexum

Oct 15, 2024

Age 48, of St. Paul, passed away on October 15, 2024.

Preceded in death by father, Larry; and grandmother, Marvel Hexum.

Survived by mother, Kayse; and brother, Jim (Jennifer).

Private interment at Elmhurst Cemetery.

At the request of the family, please no flowers.

Lois Mae Wandmacher

Lois Mae Wandmacher

Oct 14, 2024

Lois Mae (Knudson) Wandmacher, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024.

She was born November 24, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Earl Edward Knudson and Anna Adelle (Bulow) Knudson. She attended St. Paul Johnson High School. Lois was preceded in death by her older sister, Shirley Fisher; and her younger sister, Vivian Johnson. She was a beloved daughter,...

Sharon A. O'Neil

Sharon A. O'Neil

Oct 13, 2024

Age 81, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Robert.

Survived by children, Robert (Rita), Mike (Tina), Daniel (Debra), John (Kelly), Kim (WIlliam), Kathy (Ron); 19 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson.

Sharon was a Special Education teacher's assistant for St. Paul Public Schools for 32 years, retiring in 2005. She was a...

Diane L. Carlson

Diane L. Carlson

Oct 12, 2024

Diane L. Carlson, age 69 of Little Canada, passed away on October 12, 2024.

Diane Lorraine Carlson, was born in St. Paul, MN to parents, Harold and Lorraine Berger. She grew up in Little Canada, MN and spent most of her life living in the childhood home she grew up in. While in high school she worked as a Nursing Assistant...

Nancy Ann Lampe

Nancy Ann Lampe

Oct 11, 2024

Nancy Ann Lampe, age 86 Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, after bravely battling cancer.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Nancy's greatest joy was her family, and she treasured every moment spent with them.

She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 56 years, Donald; her dear partner, Jim Price; and her beloved dog,...

Todd Allan Olson

Todd Allan Olson

Oct 11, 2024

Todd Allan Olson, age 59, of Lino Lakes, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 11th, 2024, after a tough battle with stage four colon cancer.

Todd met his wife Sherry in the Roseville Community Band. They were married on August 17th, 1991 and together raised three beautiful daughters. Todd was dedicated to his family. They enjoyed camping...

Jeany Lefto

Jeany Lefto

Oct 8, 2024

Age 88, of St. Paul, passed away on October 8, 2024.

Preceded in death by son, Tony. 

Survived by children, Kim (Al) Magnuson, Patty (John) Haider, Brett Lefto (Patty Clauson), Christy (Ron) Kogler, Mike Lefto, Mickey (Kurt) Bahe; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and cousin, Nancy Daschel. 

There are no words to express the loss our family has endured. Heaven has gained a...

Cletus M. Busse

Cletus M. Busse

Oct 6, 2024

Age 77, of Stillwater, MN, passed away peacefully on 10/6/24 at Mayo Clinic. 

He is survived by daughter, Krista; grandson, David Kostuch; and granddaughter, Trisha (Dan) Schauer; brother, Dennis; sister, Rosalie Crowley (Jerry Murphy); sisters in law, Patricia Busse and Janet Busse; and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey; sister, Ramona Ott; and brothers, Richard and Michael. 

Clete loved...

Richard J. Houck

Richard J. Houck

Oct 5, 2024

Richard John “Dick” Houck, age 94, passed away on October 5, 2024. 

Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Clara (neé Lux); wife, Mary Ann (neé Koller). 

Survived by sons, Thomas (Terri), Paul (Mary); daughter, Ann Maria (Scott) Nelson; six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 

Dick was a graduate of St. Rose of Lima grade school, active charter member of St. Rose of...

Dawn R. Kaeder (Hummel/Dorman)

Dawn R. Kaeder (Hummel/Dorman)

Oct 3, 2024

Age 58 of Inver Grove Heights, sadly left us on October 3, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, George & Sharon Hummel (neé Mahoney); sister-in-law, Michelle Hummel; parents-in-law, Lawrence & Patricia Kaeder; brother-in-law, Jeffrey Kaeder.

Dawn is survived by her daughters, Jessica Dorman (Josh Richards), Crystal (Robert) Rush; husband, Tim Kaeder; step-sons, Matt Kaeder, Andrew Marschinski; grandchildren, Kayla Kaeder, Jazmyne Richards, Brooklyn Rush, Jozlynn Richards;...

Daniel P. Perfect

Daniel P. Perfect

Oct 2, 2024

Daniel P. Perfect, age 51, of Lino Lakes, passed away on October 2, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Barb (née Voyda); daughter, Jenna (Evan) Schowalter; son, Jacob; parents, Tim & Colleen; brothers, Tim Jr., Mike (Melinda), and Shaun (Lorena); parents-in-law, Kathy & Jerry Voyda; brother-in-law, Bryan (Tami) Voyda; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Dan was a member of the...

Jean Ann (Nienaber) Seaborg

Jean Ann (Nienaber) Seaborg

Oct 1, 2024

Jean Ann (Nienaber) Seaborg, age 92 of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on October 1, 2024. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Signe Stewart; brother, Robert; first husband, Ronald Nienaber; and second husband, Ronald Seaborg. 

She is survived by her brother, James Harry (Pam) Stewart; sister, Barbara Jean (Chuck) Stewart; daughters, Robin (Dean)...