OBITUARIES
Todd J. Jelle
Mar 2, 2024
Age 64, of Champlin, MN, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, Williard & Dolores "Dee".Survived by wife, Grace; children, Andrew Jelle, Daniel Jelle, Brianna (Bryan) McBride; granddaughter, Emma; siblings, Kevin Jelle, Kyle (Bernie) Grace, Karen (Tim) Worke, Brad (Linda) Jelle, Kathi Zusan, Kari (John) Unruh, Tim Jelle; and many nieces & nephews.Celebration of Life 1:00 -...
Eileen Myrna Kohlman
Feb 29, 2024
Eileen Myrna Kohlman (née Schumacher)Age 93, of St. Paul, MN05/31/1930 - 02/29/2024Eileen died peacefully surrounded and cared for by family. Preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack"; son, Tom; mother, Eileen "Ma" Schumacher; brothers, Don and John "Jake"; great-granddaughter, Alexis Jagusch. Survived by children, Pat (Mark) Anderson, Debbie (Tom) Linder, Jim, Steve, Jeff (Christine); daughter-in-law, Karen Kohlman; sister-in-law, Joan Schumacher; 11...
John W. Rantala, Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
Age 79, of Newport, passed away on February 26, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, John W. & Helen Rantala, Sr.; and sister, Roxie Russell.Survived by brother, Craig (Teresa) Rantala; nephews, Erik (Hilda) Russell, Nathan (Genevieve) Rantala and Bryan (Elizabeth) Rantala.John was a West Point graduate (and a gymnast there), a Company Commander in Vietnam where he was awarded a Bronze...
Jackie Ann Richards
Feb 26, 2024
Jackie Ann Richards (née Weleczki) of St. Paul, MN was born on November 22, 1966 and passed away on February 26, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Jackie battled breast cancer valiantly until the age of 57.
Jackie is survived by her beloved mother, Suzanne Weleczki; 8 adoring siblings, Davee Weleczki, Toree Weleczki (Ray Miller), Alan Weleczki, Ruthee Weleczki (Eric...
Thomas John Kohlman
Feb 26, 2024
Tom, age 75, of Maplewood, passed away surrounded by family on February 26, 2024.
Proud Navy Veteran, Husband, Father, and Grandfather.
Fair winds and following seas.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Eileen.
Survived by his wife, Karen; children, Matt (Kay), Jenna (Luke), Amber, and Libby (Josh); grandchildren, Isabella and Michael; siblings, Pat (Mark), Debbie (Tom), Jim, Steve, Jeff (Christine); and countless...
Charles M. Noren
Feb 26, 2024
Age 83, of St. Paul, passed peacefully at home on February 26, 2024.
Preceded in death by wife, Vivienne (née Cass); parents, Clarence & Joan Noren; sisters, Mona Schueller, Dorothy Scherer, Pearl Noren; and brother, Leroy Noren.
Survived by children, Kathy "Kate" Lynch, Donna (Tony) Mahmood, Jason (Sara) Noren; grandsons, Sam Mahmood, Martin Lynch, Jack Lynch; siblings, Alfred Noren, Eugene Noren, Leona...
Robert L. Thompson, Jr.
Feb 25, 2024
Robert L. Thompson, Jr., of Minneapolis, MN, recently of Tucson, AZ, died on February 25, 2024, in Minneapolis, at the age of 79. He was born on August 9, 1944, in St. Paul, MN, to Robert and Dorothy (Bergstrom) Thompson. As the son of a career military officer, he relocated frequently and attended nine schools before graduating from Arundel High...
Debrah K. McGlone
Feb 25, 2024
Born in St. Paul to Edwin & Ida Lerche. Graduated from Mechanic Arts in 1964. Married James McGlone on May 22, 1965. They raised 4 children, Matthew, Mark, Jennifer, and Katie.
Debbie lived a fulfilled life. She loved her children and grandchildren, was an excellent baker, proud member of the Rice Street Booster Club, Girl Scout leader, and had a passion...
Marlene A. Wolfgram
Feb 22, 2024
Marlene A. Wolfgram, age 90 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, John; son, David; daughter, Linda; and brothers, Robert and Leroy Johnson.
Survived by sons, Steven (Maureen), Fr. Daniel, and Richard; grandchildren, Mary (Tony) Markert, Teresa, Mark, John (Erica), Monica, Paul (Maggie), and Justin; great-grandchildren, Colette, Dominic, Vincent and Benjamin; sister, Donna (Ivan) Hendricks;...
Cherrie Rae Ruberg
Feb 21, 2024
Cherrie Rae Ruberg, Age 95 of Roseville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 21, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth.
Survived by children, Deb Niemiec, Raeann, Mark (Judy), and Kimberly; grandchildren, Adam, Kate (Ryan) and Charlie; great-grandchildren, Stella, Max, Hazel, Edith and Alex; sisters, Delores Bifulk, Michaele Johnson and Patty (Mike) Michaelson; nieces, nephews, and dear friends, the Kosmalskis,...
Arlene D. Krause
Feb 21, 2024
Age 98, of Roseville, passed away on February 21, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; daughter, Karen Holmes; and siblings, Erwin Stuber, Warren Stuber, Marion Herrlinger, Evelyn Huff and Alice Kalinka.
Survived by children, Kathy Hermanstorfer & Roger Krause; and grandsons, Brian & Jonathan (William).
Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday, March 22 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 900 Summit Avenue, St....
Rose Marie Degnan
Feb 21, 2024
Rose Marie Degnan, age 85 of Little Canada, passed away February 21, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Gerald; sisters, Anna Puttonen and Betty Zeleny; and brother, Charlie Kral.
Survived by daughter, Mary (Tony) Wettstein; grandchildren, A.J., Tanner and Brady; sister, Vlasta Skala; nieces and nephews.
Retired longtime employee of Honeywell.
Rosie was a member of St. Anne's CCW, a choir member, and volunteer...
Sally Ann Cordes (née Clingenpeel)
Feb 20, 2024
Sally Ann Cordes, (née Clingenpeel), of Little Canada, MN, passed away on February 20, 2024, in Maplewood, MN, at the age of 88. She was born on November 2, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN. After earning her associate degree at Concordia Saint Paul, Sally began her career as a secretary at Schmitt Music Company and later became the beloved mother of four...
William J. Peters, Jr.
Feb 17, 2024
Bill (AKA Billy) was born on March 16, 1937. He passed away suddenly on February 17, 2024 at the age of 86 years young.
Bill was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Audrey Peters; his adoring parents, Rose and William Peters; and his “ride or die” sister, Mary Peters. He is survived by countless dear relatives and precious friends.
Bill graduated...
Alvena R. Maniaci
Feb 15, 2024
Passed away on February 15, 2024 at age 93. Resident of St. Paul.
Preceded in death by husband, Salvatore.
Survived by children, Tony (Mary Lou), Mary (Michael) Moy, Rose (Dan) Bryant, Catherine, Michael (Ann), and Mark (Nandy); 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 21 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N....
Martello E. Robinson
Feb 14, 2024
Martello "Martell" Robinson was born on September 30, 1970 in Kansas City, MO. He passed away suddenly on February 14, 2024 at the age of 53.
Martell was preceded in death by his son Michael Robinson.
He is survived by his 4 beautiful daughters, Ariana (27), Mia (25), Alyssa (15), and Alondra (13). He is also survived by his mother Marilyn Barnes;...
Diane Elizabeth Lewis (Schneider)
Feb 14, 2024
Diane was born April 10, 1940, and passed into the loving arms of her Lord on Valentine’s Day 2024.
Smart, sweet, silly – and most of all kind, are words that best describe Diane.
She was a woman with many different talents and interests: She taught ballroom dancing at Arthur Murray, ran the first Twin Cities Marathon, attended Macalester College, took flying...
Carolyn A. Ketchel
Feb 13, 2024
Carolyn Ann Ketchel (nee Schmidt), affectionately known as Carol, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2024. Born to Anton and Dotty (nee Wiechman) Schmidt on July 3, 1953 at the University of MN Hospital in Minneapolis, Carol was the oldest of 8 siblings and took much joy in spending time with family, planning special events...
Karen Rae Haug (née Gamache)
Feb 12, 2024
Age 82 of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away on February 12, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Thor Haug; and parents, Clifford & Elna Gamache.
Survived by son, Marcus (Danielle) Haug; grandchildren, Monica (Ryan) LeVahn, Hannah Haug (Emmet Heck), Samuel Haug; and great-granddaughter, Hadley Rae LeVahn.
Memorial service 3:00 PM Saturday, February 24 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville) 2130 N. Dale St. @...
James G. Bloes
Feb 12, 2024
Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 12, 2024, at age 91. Resident of Roseville.
Jim grew up in Waterloo, Iowa and joined the Air Force in 1951. In 1952 he married his high school sweetheart, Beverly. After his time in the service, they moved to Roseville where they raised their family. After Beverly’s passing, he later married...