OBITUARIES
Lois A. Holtz
Nov 16, 2023
Lois was born in Columbus, NE on February 14, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Elsie Brakenhoff. Her first 10 years were spent on a farm north of Columbus where she attended St. John’s Lutheran School. In l945 the family moved to Columbus where she attended Imanuel Lutheran School through 8th grade. She was a graduate...
Beverly Ann Feldman
Nov 16, 2023
"Bev”
(Frisk) (Vannelli)
Mom passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was 94, born on September 30, 1929 to her Swedish and Norwegian parents William and Rosella Frisk, the eldest of five siblings raised on St. Paul’s East Side, and graduated from the former Washington High School at the tender age of 16.
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Leonard Edward Dunaski
Nov 15, 2023
Leonard Dunaski was born on February 10, 1929, in St Paul, MN; the son of Anna and Victor Dunaski. Leonard attended Gordan Elementary School through 3rd grade, then St. Mark’s Catholic School and Wilson High School in St. Paul. Leonard joined the Marine Corps in 1948 and spent time in the Korean War where he earned a Purple Heart for...
James A. Michaels
Nov 13, 2023
Age 87, of Circle Pines, MN passed away on November 13, 2023. In his final days he was surrounded in love by his children and grandchildren, together with his wife Beatrice, the love of his life of 67 years, holding his hand until he was welcomed into heaven by his Savior, Jesus Christ, and infant son, Jonah.
Jim was preceded...
Nicole Marie Rasmussen
Nov 13, 2023
Age 43, of Blaine, went to meet Jesus on November 13, 2023.
Preceded in death by niece, Faith.
Survived by son, Colin; parents, Tim & Rosemary; brother, Tim Jr.; sister, Sara (Jon) Marti; nieces & nephews, Leeny, Conor, Kilian, Rebecca, Jason, Daniel, Katie, Luke, Emily, Austin, Rachel, Matthew, Lily; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial...
Ronald Dennis Sprague
Nov 13, 2023
Age 61, of New Brighton, passed away on November 13, 2023 following a long battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by parents, Dennis Sprague and Audrey Sprague; and stepsisters, Kim Leverom and Debbie Gibelyou.
Survived by wife, Laura; children, Nicole and Sam; brother, Tom; stepmother, Joan Sprague; stepsister, Dee Dee DeLong; and stepbrother, Mike (Cindy) Chamberlain.
Mass of Christian Burial...
Beverly A. Johnson
Nov 10, 2023
Beverly A. Johnson, age 82 of St. Paul and Lindstrom, MN passed away November 10, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Roger and Ruth Johnson.
Survived by sister, Maurine "Sonja" Campbell; nieces, Dickie Lynn McManus-Travinski and Billie Mac (Chris) Mohrbach; great nieces and nephews, Hayden Travinski, Sage Marie Travinski, Lane Maurine Travinski, and Ashley Mohrbach; also many other relatives and friends.
A Memorial...
Paul J. Hoffman
Nov 9, 2023
Age 89, of Roseville, formerly of Saint Paul.
Paul Julian Hoffman was born May 8, 1934 in New Richmond, WI to Floyd and Myrtle Hoffmann, the eighth of nine children. The family moved to Cumberland WI in the early 1940’s where they enjoyed living in a large home on Beaver Dam Lake.
Paul graduated from Cumberland High School in 1952 and spent...
Luke M. Rebentisch
Nov 6, 2023
Luke M. Rebentisch, age 27 of Minneapolis, died on November 6, 2023.
Luke was preceded in death by his grandma, Wanda Hibbing; uncle, Russ Hibbing; and step-grandma, Jean Hibbing.
He is survived by his mom, Barb; sister, Mae; grandpa, Arnold Hibbing; uncle and aunt, Doug and Konnie Hibbing; aunt, Julie Hibbing (Jim McCloskey); cousins, Kelsey and Eric Ross, Sarah and...
Christine Ann Zilmer (nee Launderville)
Nov 5, 2023
Passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023 after a year long battle with cancer.
She was born on December 6, 1960 in Golden Valley and is the youngest daughter of Louis and Peggy Launderville.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Peggy Launderville and sister-in-law, Rhonda Launderville.
She will be missed by her brothers...
Raymond F. Bayers
Nov 4, 2023
Age 91, of St. Paul.
Passed away on November 4, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Chris; brothers, Ozzy & Jerry (Darlene); and sisters, Joan Schmidt, Shirley Morgan, Judy Bayers.
Survived by son, Raymond (Carol); grandchildren, Christie (Travis) Hagenah, Josie (Damon) Dohmen, Jamie (Kevin) Harrison, Steve Billstrom, Leah Billstrom; great-grandchildren, Kyle (Audrey) Bayers, Addy Hagenah, Haylee &...
Lillian L. Kilgore
Nov 4, 2023
Age 94 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Edgar; daughter, Yvonne Milligan; parents, Anton & Dagmar Rank; sister, Eva Gilde.
Survived by son, Hal (Gail); daughter, Sue (Gary) LaVigne; grandchildren, Cassandra (Steve) Betker, Jacob (Jaime) LaVigne, Ali (Rich) Dodd, Jenny (John) Porter; great grandchildren, Lillian, Noah, Isla, Chrissy, Cory, Cameron, Cora;...
Melissa S. Kaltveit
Nov 2, 2023
Melissa Sue Kaltveit departed this life on November 2, 2023. She joins her partner and soulmate, Antione Dante Williams Sr, and loving grandparents Raymond Kaltveit and LaMoine Warner.
She is survived by two sons, Antione Jr (“Junior”) and Anton Williams; parents, Michael and Susan Kaltveit; sisters, Jennifer (Pablo) Kaltveit-Solis, and April (Jason Olson) Kaltveit; grandmother, Theresa Kaltveit; nephew, Raymond...
Patrick Golden
Nov 2, 2023
Age 82 of Roseville, passed away peacefully from Parkinson’s on November 2, 2023.
Patrick worked as an R. and D. Engineer at Donaldson Companies.
Preceded in death by wife, Anna; son, Joseph; parents, Bernard and Margaret; brother, Robert; sister, Mary Grelle; brother-in-law, Dick Salverda.
Survived by siblings, Gregory (Ruth), Raphael (Mitzi), Katherine (Ken Fusaro) Salverda, Stephen, Camille...
Richard A. Burgess
Oct 31, 2023
Richard A. Burgess, age 87, longtime resident of Maplewood. Passed away on October 31, 2023, at Langton Shores Transitional Care. He was born on April 6, 1936 in St. Paul to Arnold and Evelyn (Ostman) Burgess.
He met his wife of 65 years, Charlotte (Novak), at Wilson High School in St. Paul, Class of 1955. They were married in St....
Jessica Lynn Gallardo
Oct 31, 2023
Loving Mother
Jessica Lynn Gallardo’s spirit was released on October 31, 2023. She was placed on life support on October 28th, 2023, following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.
Because of Jessica’s strong desire to help others, organ donation was scheduled. On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Jessica Lynn Gallardo was removed from life support and passed peacefully at 12:25 PM.
Thursday, November...
Keith K. Feickert
Oct 28, 2023
Age 66, of Eagan, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Sylvia Feickert; sister, Millie Holum; brother, Robert Feickert; sister-in-law, Eileen Feickert; and grandniece, Paige Olson.
Survived by loving wife, Cindy; siblings, Harold "Spike" Feickert and Barbara (Dave) Lunn; family friend, Therese Rothmund; nieces & nephews; and loving pal, Louie.
Funeral service 2:00...
Severt H. Weme
Oct 27, 2023
Severt "Doc" Weme, age 79 of St. Paul, passed away October 27, 2023.
Preceded in death by wife, Roxy; and parents, Severt and Emma.
Survived by daughter, Roxanne; stepdaughter, Tammy; stepson, Troy; 12 grandchildren; and brother, John.
A Celebration of Life for both "Doc" and Roxy will be held from 1-5 PM Sunday, April 14 at the White Bear Lake American Legion, 2210...
Janice L. Schmid
Oct 25, 2023
Janice Louise Schmid passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023 at Birchwood Arbors in Forest Lake, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Clara Schmid; and brothers, Richard and Robert. Survived by sisters, Shirley Kroska and Kathryn (Patrick) Riley.
She was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt with numerous nieces and nephews. Janice was a...
Mary Louise Weber
Oct 20, 2023
Mary Lou (née Huberty) Weber passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 20, 2023 at the age of 87.
She is preceded in death by her son, Ray Weber (together they are enjoying a round of golf in the afterlife as you read this!); brothers, James Huberty, Edward Huberty, and Thomas Huberty.
She is survived by children, Linda (Joe) Haag,...