OBITUARIES

Barbara L. Ortt

Barbara L. Ortt

Oct 1, 2024

Age 80, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024.

Preceded by son, David Ortt; mother, Beatrice Hobart; and brother, James Perrone. 

Survived by husband, Bernard M. Ortt; children, Bernard A. Ortt (Holly Koch), Gary R. (Annette) Ortt, Karen L. Ortt (Dan Klein); grandchildren, Matthew (Krystal), Christina, Justin, Kayla; and great grandson, Nathan. 

A special thanks to the care teams at...

Brenda Jo Moseng

Brenda Jo Moseng

Sep 30, 2024

Brenda J. Moseng, age 62 of Cottage Grove, has ended her battle with cancer, and passed away September 30, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Jeffrey; son, Patrick; father, John Nitti; and brother, Michael Nitti.

Survived by son, Shawn; daughters, Amanda (Chris) Dachel and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Sebastian, Arlo, Beau, and Wallace; mother, Barbara Nitti; sister, Joanie (Dan) Ward; brother, Al (Jessica) Nitti;...

Henry T. Miers

Henry T. Miers

Sep 28, 2024

Henry "Hank" Theodore Miers, Age 80, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at his home. 

Henry was born on May 13, 1944 to Alvin and Cecilia (Gross) Miers in Hillman, MN. He went to a one room schoolhouse until 6th grade. After graduating high school, he worked as an ore carrier, bricklayer,...

Leroy Fredrick Imsande

Leroy Fredrick Imsande

Sep 26, 2024

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ruth Imsande; his brother, Duane Imsande; son, David Imsande; granddaughter, Angela Tompkins; daughter-in-law, Kelly Imsande; and in-laws, Dorothy and Alvin Lindberg. 

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Bernice Imsande; his children, Louella (Tom) Johnson, Leanne Mickley, Lauri (Bob) Cogger, and Doug (Michelle) Imsande; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and...

Judy Ann Johnson

Judy Ann Johnson

Sep 22, 2024

Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie; parents, Orvil and Minnie Wegan; and siblings, Jevonne, Marilyn, Dwaine, Leo, and Wanda.

Survived by siblings, Pat, Betty, Dale, Dennis, and Peggy; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 12 at New Hope on the Creeks Cemetery- Pine Creek, 6698 Co Rd V Ridgeland, Wisconsin 54763.

Nadine Mary Kennedy-Gould

Nadine Mary Kennedy-Gould

Sep 20, 2024

Age 67 of Circle Pines, died in her home on September 20, 2024.

Preceded in death by husband, Kim Gould; father, James Kennedy Jr.; brother, James "Pat" Kennedy III.

Survived by mother, Winnifred Kennedy; sons, Jeremy (Melissa) Larson and Joshua Larson; grandchildren, Jeremy, Autumn, Jordan, and Sierra; brother, Keith (Sharon) Kennedy; sisters, Kristi (Carl) Freund and Shelly (Tom) Tidd.

Nadine was born on August...

Jean Marie Von Heyne

Jean Marie Von Heyne

Sep 20, 2024

Age 77, of St. Paul.

Preceded in death by parents, Gene & Rosemary (Volk) Von Heyne. 

Survived by longtime companion, Gary Winter; cousins, Donald Pizzella, Gerald Pizzella, and Florence Schmidt and their families; godchild, Alexander Schneider; and longtime friend, Rosie Allen. 

Graduate of St. Joseph's Academy, St. Paul, class of 1964. 

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, September 26 at Maternity of Mary...

Aime V. Dechaine

Aime V. Dechaine

Sep 15, 2024

Age 69, of Afton. 

Passed away September 15, 2024 of a heart attack.

Preceded in death by parents, Mary and Victor; and one sister.

Survived by loving wife of 37 years, Jeanne Katz; five brothers; seven sisters; and many relatives and friends.

An exceptional electrician, he loved children, trees, a good story, John Deere, George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, and his Oilers.

If you wish to...

Lola "Sandy" Moldenhauer

Lola "Sandy" Moldenhauer

Sep 15, 2024

Age 96, of Roseville, passed away on September 15, 2024.

Preceded in death by loving husband of 70 years, Roy.

Survived by children, Susan (Kim) Oskey, Jim (Jean) Moldenhauer, and Jay (Becky) Moldenhauer; and many grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Alice H. Mann

Alice H. Mann

Sep 14, 2024

Age 85 of Blaine

Passed away on September 14, 2024

Survived by sister, Nancy Moga; nephews and niece, Nic, David (Erin), Paul (Amanda), and Michael-Alice Moga; and great-nieces and -nephews, Maddie, PJ, Ellie, Michael, and Nicholas. 

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 25 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St. Lino Lakes. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 10-11...

Lyle C. Sorum

Lyle C. Sorum

Sep 14, 2024

Lyle C. "Lefty" Sorum passed away peacefully Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

Lyle was born on September 10, 1933 in Holt, MN to Jesse and Mabel Sorum. He grew up in Holt and Grand Forks, ND. In 1951, Lyle graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks. He married Patricia Oliver in 1953. During their marriage Lyle...

Glenna Kathleen Paul

Glenna Kathleen Paul

Sep 13, 2024

Glenna "Kathy" Kathleen Paul, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024.

Kathy was born in South Bend, Indiana on March 28, 1951 to parents Glenn and Dolores Harris. She graduated from Penn High School in 1970 and went on to Ball State University where she obtained a degree in Nursing in 1976. During college, she met Derek and they...

Jennifer L. Tracy

Jennifer L. Tracy

Sep 12, 2024

Jennifer L. Tracy, age 52 of St. Francis, passed away September 12th, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jenny is survived by her husband, Dan; children, Connor and Lauren; parents, Leon and Karen Elvester; siblings, Kris (Craig) Jorgenson, Will (Kim) Elvester, Tom Elvester, Tim Elvester; and several nieces and nephews.

Jenny enjoyed reading and morning coffee on the deck. She was...

Maxine Kelly

Maxine Kelly

Sep 11, 2024

Maxine "Maxx" Kelly, who went home to be with the Lord at the age of 66. Maxx was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. 

Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maxx spent over 30 years as a community crisis worker, dedicated to helping those in need with compassion and care. Her impact...

Richard A. Krejce

Richard A. Krejce

Sep 11, 2024

AKA: “Dad”, “Grampa”, “Papa”, “Old School”, “Bubba”, “Richie”, “Richie Rich”

Survived by wife, Mary; children, Christopher (Kristin), Corey (Amanda), Curtis (Anna), Casey (Keely), Chad (Kim); grandchildren, Lyla, Lamiya, Wyatt, Sylas, Mylo, Lanabella, Beverly, Killian, Ellie; siblings, Bob (Donna), Rosemary (Tom), Randy, Ronald (Tammy), Sue Kay; and many other family and friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Vern & Rosetta; siblings, Barbie, Cindy,...

Audrey J. Petersen

Audrey J. Petersen

Sep 11, 2024

Audrey J. Petersen, age 77 of Oakdale, passed away September 11, 2024.

Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Evelyn Struntz; and sister, Mary Jo Struntz.

Survived by husband, George; son, Michael (Melissa) Petersen; daughter, Stephanie (Nick) Gorgos; and grandson, Lucas.

A visitation to celebrate Audrey's life will be held from 4-7 PM Friday, September 20 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville,...

Rodney Anderson Davies

Rodney Anderson Davies

Sep 10, 2024

Rod, our dad, has passed away at the age of 102 at Lyngblomsten in St. Paul. He gave a great fight at the end as was expected because of the person he was. He is a very proud US Marine, having served in WWII from 1942-1945. As he said many times, "not 'was' but 'always' a Marine". Semper Fi!

He is...

Richard LeRoy Klaus

Richard LeRoy Klaus

Sep 9, 2024

Richard LeRoy Klaus, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 98. He was born on August 5, 1926, to Rev. LeRoy H. and Dollie M. Klaus.  In 1944 he graduated from Northfield High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II as an Aviation Ordnanceman, Third Class.

Richard...

Barbara I. Larson

Barbara I. Larson

Sep 7, 2024

Barbara I. (Leibel) Larson, age 89, of Shoreview, passed away September 7, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph M. and Edwytha C. Leibel; and her husband, William J.E. Larson.

Survived by daughter, Susan Larson (Thomas Tufenk, Sr.); and her beloved dog, Lily.

Barbara was a strong determined woman who never let anyone, or anything hold her back. She was...

Gregory Robert Youngs, Sr.

Gregory Robert Youngs, Sr.

Sep 6, 2024

Age 77, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.

Preceded in death by parents, Floyd Youngs & Luverne (Melvin) Ronnie; and father-in-law, Fred Dick.

Survived by wife, Sandra (née Dick); children, Dawn (Dwayne) Beardsley, Gregory (Jennifer) Youngs, Jr., Teresa (Cortez) Berry, Andrea (Phillip) Daye; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and mother-in-law, Audrey Dick.

Visitation 4:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 17...