OBITUARIES
Robert O. Espelien
Feb 12, 2024
Bob passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024.
He is preceded in death by parents, Oley & Alvina; brother & sister-in-law, Darrell (Tona).
Survived by his loving wife, Linda; sons, John, David (Siobain); daughter, Amy (Craig) Balster; grandchildren, Amelia, Rylan, Addison, and Cooper.
Bob lived a full life surrounded by many family and friends. Growing up in Western Minnesota, he...
Irma Stachel Ryan
Feb 12, 2024
Irma was born in Waldhauser, Bavaria, Germany on March 30, 1936. She came to MN in 1960 with her husband, Patrick, and was a resident of Roseville since 1975.
She loved her garden and most pets, especially cats.
Survived by daughter Elizabeth (Tim) West; and son Michael (Brenda) Ryan.
Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, March 2 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale...
Carol C. Thone
Feb 11, 2024
Carol Catherine Thone (née Hanratty, formerly Smith), age 76, of Little Canada, Minnesota, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Edna Hanratty; and husband, Theodore (Ted) Thone.
She is survived by sisters, Janet Garcia and Margaret (Clarence) Michalko; nephew, Robert Garcia; niece, Cathy (Scott) Olson; many relatives and friends.
Carol retired...
Millicent "Dadee" Reilly
Feb 10, 2024
Millicent (“Dadee”) Reilly, a longtime resident of St. Paul and, later, Roseville, MN, passed away quickly and without pain on February 10, 2024, in Tucson, AZ. She was 92 years old, 67 of which were spent with her husband, George, who survives her. She leaves two beautiful daughters, Laura Roller (Martin) and Theresa Reilly, and two beloved grandchildren, Dan Roller...
Barbara Anne Moeller
Feb 10, 2024
Age 69, of Roseville, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Warren & Mary (Smyth) Soule.
Survived by husband, Steven; children, Justin (Shenequa), Jessica (Luciano Najera, Jr.), Lizzy (Ben) Reilly; grandchildren, Luciano III, Drake, Ryonosuke, Kenshiro, Shenette; brothers, Edward Soule, Donald (Meredith) Soule; and nieces, nephews & cousins.
Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 20 at Bethel...
Donald C. Rivard
Feb 9, 2024
Age 70, of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024.
Preceded in death by first wife, Nancy; parents, Marcel Sr. & Dorothy; and brothers, Bill & Tommy.
Survived by wife, Dayna; children, Jena Rivard, Lindsey Rivard, Nick (Amber) Monaghan, Keith (Katie) Monaghan; granddaughter, Selene; siblings, Jim (Judy), Marcel Jr. "Pie" (Linda), Dan (Debbie), Matt (Alex), Peggie (Paul) Anderson, Penny (Jeff)...
Dolores E. Salzl (Jelle)
Feb 8, 2024
Age 88, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Williard Jelle.
Followed in death by son, Todd Jelle.Survived by children, Kevin Jelle, Kyle (Bernie) Grace, Karen (Tim) Worke, Brad (Linda) Jelle, Kathi Zusan, Kari (John) Unruh, Tim Jelle; daughter-in-law, Grace Jelle; loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Ken (Martha) Urbanowicz; and sister-in-law, Pearl Urbanowicz.
A gathering to...
Evelyn Maeve Ryan
Feb 7, 2024
Evie (they/them), 23, of Roseville, Minnesota died in Rochester, Minnesota on February 7, 2024 after five weeks of deeply compassionate medical care by the world-renowned experts at the Mayo Clinic from the complications of post-transplant related lymphoma.
Evie was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on June 25, 2000 to Ing-Mari Gahr and Dennis Ryan. They received a new heart and Gift of...
Nicholas J. Sinderman
Feb 7, 2024
Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away on February 7, 2024.
Preceded in death by wife, Geraldine; daughter, Linda Sinderman; and siblings, Frank, Larry, Helen, Rose, Henry, Leo, Marie, Theresa, Elmer and Clarence.
Survived by daughter, Cathy Sinderman; grandson, Brandon (Staci) Sinderman; granddaughter, Tracy Bathlhem; brother, Victor (Bev) Sinderman; sister, Rita (Dick) Tye; and many nieces & nephews.
Service of committal 2:00 PM...
Joyce C. Graff
Feb 6, 2024
Age 83, passed away on February 6, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Bill, of 62 years; parents, Paul and Elsie Schrul; brother, Romie; sister-in-law, Lorraine; and granddaughter, Jenny.
Joyce was wonderfully devoted to her three children, Gary (Jolene), Kim (Gary) Bjornberg, and Dann (Karmen). She was a loving Grandma to Sara (B.J.), Tim (Kristen), Kelly (Aaron) and Jenny. Also, a kindhearted...
Jerome W. Roach
Feb 5, 2024
Age 80, of Lexington MN, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jim Roach, Betty Ann; his step-father, Ray Houge; and son, Timothy.
Survived by his wife, Diane; children, Pat Roach, Pam (John) Rivard, Paula Roach; brother, Mike (Jan); grandchildren, Boston (Cherry), Tommy, Mitch (Bethany), Nick, Brian (Brandi), Jessica (Austen); great-grandchildren, Kaydence, Kennedy, Danica, Camilla, Remi,...
Melissa Mariel Cruz
Feb 5, 2024
A los 25 años, de St. Paul, falleció inesperadamente el 5 de febrero de 2024.
Precedido en la muerte por su hermano, Bryan Pineda Cruz; la abuela, Angelina Carbajal; y su novio, Jonathan García.
Le sobreviven sus hijos, Jaiden y Aiden García Cruz; padres, Santiago y Blanca; hermanas, sobrinas y familia extendida.
Melissa tenía un gran corazón y siempre tenía una sonrisa en...
Maria "Marlies" Lange
Feb 5, 2024
Maria E. "Marlies" Lange, age 97 of St. Paul, passed away February 5, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Heinz.
Survived by daughter, Barbara (Paul) Hamer; son, Michael (Jo Ann) Lange; granddaughters, Marie (Jason Jenkins) and Anna; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, February 12 at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 670 W. Wheelock Pkwy, St. Paul. Visitation at the church from...
Harold Patrick Busch
Feb 4, 2024
Harold “Dusty” Busch
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly on February 4, 2024.
Throughout his 68 years of life, he touched the hearts of everyone he met with his genuine kindness and warm spirit. Dusty, a dedicated provider for his family, founded “Dusty’s Body Shop” in 1990. He found joy in his car clubs (Sedan Deliveries, MSRA) and cherished...
John Clifford Corazzo
Feb 4, 2024
Age 27, of Shoreview, passed away tragically on February 4, 2024.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Clifford Doran and George & Dorothy Corazzo.
Survived by parents, Ron & Shannon; brother, Ben; grandmother, Theresa Doran; aunt & uncles, Chris Doran (Cory Hoeglund), Mike (Deb) Corazzo, Roger (Beth) Corazzo, Paul Corazzo (Amy Farrar); and many cousins.
John loved spending time with his family and friends....
Kathleen C. Eickstadt
Feb 3, 2024
Age 75, of Blaine, formerly of Lino Lakes.
Preceded in death by husband, Mike; sister, Carlin Gladieux; and brothers, Fred York and Bud York.
Survived by children, Shannon (Rita) and Pam (Tony) Rickerl; sisters, Susie (Steve) Putney and Evie Goerdt; many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Kathy retired from Interpoll Laboratories in Circle Pines after more than 30 years of dedicated...
Mark A. Robertson
Feb 1, 2024
Mark A. Robertson, age 71, passed away February 1, 2024.
Mark was raised on a farm, married the love of his life, raised four boys, had some fun along the way and doted on his grandkids. That would be Mark’s version. Short and sweet, without too much fuss. We, however, would like to fill in some of the gaps.
Born to Ervin...
Joseph I. Hamel, Jr.
Jan 30, 2024
Husband of Margie (Schottler); father of Alyssa, Joe, Ellen (Laura), and Peter; grandfather of Owen and Iggy; brother of Anne (Kenny) Katz, Peggy (John) Magnuson, Nick (Mona), Patty, and Michelle (Kurt) Noltimier; in-law of the Schottler family; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Katie Hamel.
Joe was a life-long learner abound with skills, hobbies,...
Kevin M. Cahill
Jan 29, 2024
Age 80, of Lino Lakes, passed away January 29, 2024.
Preceded in death by wife, Gerrie; parents, Larry and Connie; and brother, Denny.
Survived by sons, Patrick and Shawn; and grandchildren, Colin and Grace.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 7 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes. Visitation 4-7 PM Tuesday at Mueller-Bies Funeral...
Joyce A. Lund
Jan 28, 2024
Age 85 of Lino Lakes, passed away on January 28, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Jonathan Hammar; siblings, Gladys Draeger, Helen Dewing, Clyde Richter, Marion Venske.
Survived by husband, John; daughter, Jill (Rick) Jass; grandchildren, Sara (Benjamin) Evans, Erik (Amanda) Jass; sisters-in-law, Karen Lund and Kathy Gaulke.
Joyce Richter Hammar Lund was a midwest farmer’s daughter, the baby of the...