OBITUARIES
Richard J. Paulsen
Jan 11, 2024
Richard J. "Dick" Paulsen Jr. passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2024, at age 85.
Dick was born in California, to Jean (Gray) and Richard Paulsen, Sr. His family moved to Alexandria, Minnesota, before settling in St. Cloud. He graduated from Cathedral High School, completed his undergraduate degree at Saint John’s University (SJU) in Collegeville, and earned a...
James A. Brock
Jan 11, 2024
James A. “Jim” Brock, age 71 of Ham Lake, passed away on January 11, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, John “Vern” & Jean.
Survived by loving wife, Cynthia; son, John; granddaughter, Madison; siblings, Jack (Jane) Brock, Jill (Glen) Bonde; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Memorial service 11:00...
Richard T. Charbonneau
Jan 11, 2024
Richard (of Daytona Beach Shores, FL) was born on July 21, 1942 in San Francisco, CA to Jules (Mathews Quero), a newspaper man, and Marcia (Tomczak), a hard working farm girl who built battleships during World War II.
In 1951, after the passing of his father, he moved to Minnesota with his mother and sisters Joan and Julie. His...
Kenneth A. Richard, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
Kenneth A. Richard, Jr., aged 74, passed away in his sleep and went to be with God on January 10, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Lucille and Kenneth, Sr.; brother, Ronald; son-in-law, Jason Campbell; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Survived by sister, Susan; daughters, Nicole of Seattle (Greg), Stephanie of Los Angeles (Nathan), and Jacqueline of NYC (Jeremy);...
George G. Glendenning
Jan 10, 2024
George G. Glendenning, age 85 of St. Paul, passed away January 10, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Elliott and Minnie; brother, James; and sister, June Kraska.
Survived by children, Angela Renwick, Scott Glendenning, Michelle Glendenning, and Jean Moyer; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Roxanne Chenoweth and Pat Casey; nieces and nephews
George was a longtime employee of Pepsi Co....
John L. Ditty
Jan 9, 2024
John L. Ditty, age 80 of St. Paul, passed away January 9, 2024.
John is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years, Eileen (née Novack); son, Bruce Ditty; daughter, Karen (Jeff) Lindberg; grandson, Jerrod; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ella DelCastillo; and sisters, Brenda, Frances and Marcy.
Special Thanks to LaVonne and...
Katherine M. Gruening (née Andert)
Jan 8, 2024
Age 95, of Roseville, passed away on January 8, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Edward B. Gruening; son, Edward J. Gruening; and sister, Marie Nordin.
Survived by daughters, Ellen Gruening (Al), Shelley (Don) Mangen; grandsons, Eddie (Kat) Gruening, Donny (Brittany) Mangen; great grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren.
Private services.
Private interment St. John's Church Cemetery, Little Canada.
Theresa Ann Sullivan (nee Bauer)
Jan 7, 2024
Age 79 of Oakdale, passed on January 7, 2024 surrounded by family.
Teri was preceded in death by husband, Bob; parents, Annabelle and Herman; sisters, Ricci, Connie, Laurie; brother, Russ; and granddaughter, Theresa.
Survived by children, Jackie Schmidt (David), John Schmidt, Jody Schmidt (John) and stepdaughter, Corrine “Rene” Sullivan; grandchildren, Nichole, Mike, Mitchell, Matthew, Bryan, Justin, Josh, Janelle,...
Michael J. Herbert
Jan 6, 2024
Michael J. Herbert, of Roseville, passed away at home on January 6, 2024, at age 77.
Preceded in death by siblings, Ron Lundquist, Barbara McNiff, Gary Lundquist, Patrick T. Herbert; and son-in-law, Robert Thurlow.
Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Kathleen; children, Holly (Chester) Broman, Patrick M. Herbert, and Kelly Thurlow; grandchildren, Brandon (Mackenzie) Fusco, Hannah Fusco,...
Shirley Ann Luger
Jan 5, 2024
Shirley Ann (Falk) Luger, age 84, passed away peacefully into Heaven surrounded by her family on Friday, January 5th at 12:48am and joined her husband, Marvin. Shirley was an amazing wife/mother/sister/friend, PERA professional, doting grandmother and a dog’s best friend. Shirley was beloved to her children Erika (John), Kristine (Bill), Mark (Jessica) and Nancy (Chris). Shirley’s greatest love was her...
Albert V. Spangenberg
Jan 5, 2024
Al passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Eleanor Spangenberg; sister, Joanne Garlough; and mother-in-law, Katherine Berczyk. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Rose; children, Jeff (Julie), Tom (Colleen), and Sharon (Paul) Price; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Leanore Fleischhacker; many...
Emogene E. Frantz
Jan 3, 2024
Age 98 of Maplewood, passed away January 3, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; son, Dan; granddaughter, Sally; daughters-in-law, Angela Frantz and Pam Frantz; and four siblings.
Survived by her children, William (Chris), Thomas (Sharon), Joan Frantz and Joseph; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral service 11 AM Friday, January 12 at NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2701...
John Edward Brennan
Jan 3, 2024
On January 3, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul, John Edward Brennan, at the age of 81. Born on August 5, 1942, John’s journey on this earth was marked by a remarkable legacy of love, laughter and an unshakable spirit that now rests in eternal peace.
He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Brennan, and mother, Marcella;...
Erwin Farkas
Jan 1, 2024
It is somewhat fitting that Erwin left us on New Year's Day, as he loved celebrations of all kinds. He was born of Hungarian descent on August 28, 1929, in the town of Ombod, Romania where his family owned a general store and maintained a small farm.
In the spring of 1944, after losing his half-brother, who was sent to fight...
Stephen J. Klein
Jan 1, 2024
Stephen J. Klein, age 66 of St. Paul, passed away January 1, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Jolie.
Survived by siblings, Nancy Strom, Tom Klein, Patty (Don) Thiets, John Klein (Sonja) and Paul (Deb) Klein; many nieces and nephews.
A visitation to celebrate Steve's life will be held from 4-7 PM Wednesday, January 10 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home...
Antoinette C. Haslach (née Haider)
Dec 31, 2023
Longtime Rice Streeter
Preceded by husband, Bill; parents, Anton & Clara Haider; siblings, Katie Barron, Agnes Raba, Helen Werner, Ray Haider, Fran Haider, Mary Ann Turner.
Survived by children, Sue (Jim) Scaramuzzo, Wayne (Diane), Jim (Barb), Janet (Craig) Seidenkranz; grandchildren, Tony, Nick (Krista), Joy (Dan), Megan (Jeff), Bonnie (Justin), Bill (Kari), Dan, Haley, Leah; great grandchildren, Sydney, Ava, Lexie,...
Catharine Mary Black
Dec 30, 2023
Catharine “Cathy” Black, age 74, of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Clair and Lucretia Rogers; sisters, Dorothy and Julie; brother, Tom, and best friend of over 40 years, Terri Adelmann.
Survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Ed; children, Jenny (Sherman) Klein, Andy (Jen) Black and Amy Black (Krista Skoglund);...
Marcella M. Christensen
Dec 30, 2023
Marcella Marie Christensen passed away peacefully at Birchwood Health Care Center, Forest Lake MN, on December 30, 2023.
Marcella was born in Stillwater, MN on June 2, 1931 to Gertrude and Michael Gatzke. She grew up in Stillwater.
Marcella and Arnold Christensen were married on October 8, 1949, and blessed with four children, Wayne, Mark, Becky, and Tim.
Marcella will...
Susan M. Sherman
Dec 29, 2023
Susan Marie Sherman, age 60, passed away on December 29, 2023 after a short battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Sue was born in St. Paul on November 15, 1963 to Hank and the late Pat DelCastillo. She graduated from Como Senior High School and worked for many years at the State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as an IT...
Gerald T. O'Malley
Dec 29, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” O’Malley, age 82, of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully in his home on December 29, 2023.
Born in River Falls, WI in December 1941 to James and Alice O’Malley, Jerry grew up on a farm with his four brothers (Jimmy, Pat, David, and Tim) and his sister (Helen).
Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961...
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