OBITUARIES
James "Yogi" Smith
Dec 8, 2023
Age 75, of St. Paul.
James "Yogi" Smith, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, William and Marie Smith; sister, Carol Boden; and grandson, Lincoln Hendrickson.
Survived by loving wife, Judy, of 49 ½ years; children, Melanie (Derek) Hendrickson, Melissa (Mike) Nesdahl, and Matthew Smith; grandchildren, Brooke, Brenna,...
Karen M. Bahnemann
Dec 8, 2023
Karen M. (Luther) Bahnemann, age 82, a longtime resident of Roseville, passed away December 8, 2023.
Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Barney"; and son, Jack.
She is survived by 5 children; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.
Special Thanks to Suite Living-Roseville and Brighton Hospice.
A memorial service to celebrate Karen's life will be held...
Elaine M. Forliti (née Krengel)
Dec 8, 2023
Family Matriarch
Faith, Family, Friends, Food, Fun
Born November 25, 1934; crossed over to eternal life, at home surrounded by her loving family, on December 8, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Bob; parents, Paul & Olive (Donahue) Krengel; brothers, Ronald & Kenneth Krengel; and brothers-in-law, George & Joe Forliti.
Survived by children, Sandy Farah Forliti, Tony (Deb), Steve...
Harrison Allen Slocum
Dec 6, 2023
Age 78 of Dayton, passed on December 6, 2023.
Preceded in death by brother, Donald Garcia.
Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Marcia; daughter, Colleen; son, Lee (Jaime); grandchildren, David (Tori), Hannah, Skylar; great grandchildren, Kylie, Ava, Sophia; brother, Glenn Jr.; sister, Gayle Voiles; other family and many friends.
Funeral service 11:00 AM Saturday, December 9 at Mueller-Bies Funeral...
Joan M. Eng
Dec 5, 2023
Joan M. Eng, nee Johnson, passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2023 at age 94.
She was preceded in death by husband, William; parents, Edwin and Margaret Johnson; brothers, Edwin and Maurice; and sister, Beverly Clausen.
She is survived by her children, Eva (Stephen), Steven, Rebecca, and Brenda; grandchildren, Naomi (Stephen), Ingrid, Hans (Sara) and Sigourney; great-granddaughter, Freyja;...
Patricia A. Turnbull
Dec 4, 2023
Patricia A. Turnbull, age 84 of St. Paul, passed away December 4, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Alvin Turnbull; son, Mark Meggitt; and brother, Jack Newman.
Survived by children, Dareld (Patty) Meggitt, Terry Meggitt, John Turnbull and Kim Turnbull; 8 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; brother, Bob Grady; daughter-in-law, Patti Meggitt; nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 11:00 AM...
Marcia L. Bowen
Dec 4, 2023
Marcia L. Bowen, age 84 of St. Paul, passed away December 4, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Robert; son, Patrick; and daughters, Vicky LeVasseur and Anne.
Survived by daughters, Kathy and Margie; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; sister, Carol Roth; and brother, Tony Burg.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 13 at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 N....
Neil T. CarlinSchauer
Dec 2, 2023
In Loving Memory of Neil CarlinSchauer It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Neil CarlinSchauer. Neil’s untimely departure leaves a void that words can hardly express. We fondly remember Neil as a man of many talents and diverse interests, a true “Renaissance Man.” His dedication to a wide range of...
Eleanor Louise Kegley
Dec 2, 2023
Age 86 of Roseville, passed away on December 2, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Noel “Buz”; parents, Percy and Virginia Adams; several grandchildren; sister, Betty Nardiello; and brother, Ed Adams.
Survived by children, Ann (Michael) Baker, David (Carrie), Joe (Jessie), Paul (Ann), Karen (Patrick) Quirk, Peggy (Michael) Neubeck, Janice (Robert) Sieg, William (Amy), Christine (Mark) DeVine, and James (Jessica);...
Scott R. Semo
Dec 1, 2023
Took his final journey early in the a.m. on December 1 at age 52, due to complications of a head injury at age 2 ½.
Preceded in death by dearest 4 legged companions, Dugan; his guardian angel, Gracie; and his service dogs, Magic, Daisy and Proby; his sister Natalie; his grandparents, Willis and Albertina (Ducky) Flynn, Russell Semo Sr....
Karen E. Parsons
Dec 1, 2023
Karen E. Parsons, age 83 of St. Paul, passed away December 1, 2023.
Preceded in death by beloved husband, Raymond.
Survived by loving children, Laura, Linda (John) Wing, Steve (Jeanne) and Matt (Niki); grandchildren, Eric, Kylie, Alyssa, Jordan and Sarah.
1958 graduate of St. Agnes High School. She dedicated her life to her family, and was a wonderful wife, mother...
David H. Gustafson
Dec 1, 2023
Age 77 of St. Paul, passed away suddenly on December 1st of heart failure.
David is preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Dorothy (née Soderquist); stepfather, Andrew Nelson; and stepson, Dan Reed.
Surviving him are his loving wife, Maureen; children, Krista, Randy, Stacy, and Nathan; stepson, Bryan Reed; 6 grandchildren; and former spouse, Jean; siblings, Larry (Edy),...
Sharon Ann Williamson
Nov 29, 2023
Sharon Ann Williamson (Dhaene) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 29, 2023.
Sharon attended Immaculate Heart of Mary in Saint Paul, MN, Henderson Public Schools in Henderson, MN, and Villa Maria Academy in Frontenac, MN.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Sherri Welch; grandchildren, Cassandra Dhaene, Samantha Sheldon, Steven Schwantes, Timothy Sheldon, Adrian Garcia; daughter-in-law, Jane Dhaene,...
John W. Ellis
Nov 28, 2023
Age 90 of Saint Paul, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2023.
Preceded in death by brothers, James, David, and Guy.
Survived by loving wife of 69 years, Dawn; and daughter, Carie.
No services will be held at this time.
Memorials preferred to the Humane Society.
Sara Lee Cook
Nov 27, 2023
Sara Lee (McDonald) Cook, 83, of Roseville, MN passed away peacefully with her beloved husband’s loving touch and surrounded by her family on November 27, 2023. Sara was welcomed to Heaven by her many loved ones whom had gone before her. She snubbed her nose at death for 17 years defying the Doctors’ estimates that her Neuroendocrine Cancer would win...
Laurie A. Perales (née Trapp)
Nov 27, 2023
Age 69, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 27, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Alvin & Mildred Trapp; and brother, Richard Trapp.
Survived by son, Jimmie (Monique) Perales; grandchildren, Jaimmie, Jusinda, Jalyn, Richard; great-grandchildren, Sophia & Damian; aunt, Arlene Drnavich; and extended family & friends.
Visitation 11:00 AM –...
Michelle Marie Keller
Nov 26, 2023
Age 40, of Little Canada, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on November 26, 2023.
Preceded in death by brother-in-law, Michael Nemetz.
Survived by loving parents, Michael & Kathleen; siblings, Adrianne Nemetz, Danielle (Josh) Neuman; niece Kalle; nephews, Tyler & Riley; boyfriend, Doug Parnell; and beloved dog, Sophie.
Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 AM Friday, December 8 at Mueller-Bies Funeral...
Arnold W. Reichow
Nov 26, 2023
Age 91 of St. Paul, passed away on November 26, 2023.
Preceded in death by wife, Shirley; daughter, Sally; sister, Donna Antonson.
Survived by children, Glen (Kathy) Reichow, Jane (Ron) Kramlinger, Brenda Reichow; grandchildren, Ann (Chad) Nelson, Melissa (Jason) Erickson, Daniel (Rebecca) Kramlinger, Erin (John) Gonnering, Ryan Reichow, Katelyn Reichow, Eddie Gilberg; great grandchildren, Connor Kramlinger, Emma Erickson, Austin Reichow,...
Janice M. Keran (née Godfrey)
Nov 24, 2023
Longtime Como Park resident, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband and high school sweetheart, Richard Keran; parents, Leonard and Emma (Lang) Godfrey; brother, Gerald Godfrey; and son-in-law, Daniel Carlson.
Survived by children, Patty Carlson, Tom (Tammy) Keran, Jimmy Keran, Danny (Bonnie) Keran; nine loving grandchildren; four precious great-grandchildren; many other relatives and...
Lynelle "Nellie" Paray
Nov 23, 2023
(née Dornfeld)
Age 67, of White Bear Lake.
Preceded in death by husband, David; parents, Arvin & Lucille Dornfeld; brothers, Douglas and Brian.
Survived by stepdaughters, Kendra Paray, Tami (Juan) Zaragoza, Deidra (Dean) Riebe and Tanya Paray; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Terry, Mark, Becky (Jeff) Anderson, Dan (Marilyn), Scott (Julie), Jeff; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Family...