OBITUARIES
Celia Garcia
Aug 9, 2025
Celia Garcia passed away on August 9th, 2025 at the age of 94.
She was born in Holguin, Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1970. As a seamstress, she worked at Rosenblatt and Leaf Brothers in Minneapolis. In 1986, she and her husband Raul became U.S. citizens. They were married for 68 years.
She was preceded in death by her...
Geneva "Jeanie" Schmidt (Fineday)
Aug 9, 2025
Geneva "Jeanie" Marie Schmidt, of Fosston, Minnesota, went home to be with Jesus — and into the arms of her beloved daughters — on August 9, 2025.
She was born on December 7, 1950, in Ponsford, Minnesota, and from the very start, she brought warmth, gentleness, and a quiet strength into the lives of all who knew her.
She attended Middle River...
Pierre "Pete" Nadeau
Aug 7, 2025
Pete Nadeau was born to William and Josephine (Rodrigue) Nadeau on October 19, 1929. He passed away of natural causes on August 7, 2025 at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN. Pete grew up, raised a family, farmed, and lived his entire life within the same 5-mile radius in Lino Lakes, Centerville, and North Oaks, MN.
Pete graduated from St. John’s...
LaVerne T. Fleischhacker
Aug 6, 2025
Age 90 of East St. Paul, passed away on August 6, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Norbert; son, Tom; daughter, Cathy; siblings, Olivia (Herman) Beste, Jerome (Mary Ann) Butkowski, Bernice (Hubert) Herzog, Florian (Martha) Butkowski, Roger (Beverly) Butkowski, Dorothy (Cap) Weller, Marvin Butkowski, and Melvin Butkowski; brother-in-law, George Stanek; and sister-in-law, Lonnie Butkowski.
Survived by son, Tim (Loretta); daughter, Dawn (Ken)...
Alfred C. Chessor, Sr.
Aug 5, 2025
Alfred, “Chinnie, pops, papa, papaylapay father and grandpa” was born around 1937 (adjusted to 1943 on immigrating to the United States) to the union of Koche Chinnikahn Chesior and Gbassay Wulu in Pelikhon village, located in the southeast region of Liberia, West Africa. He first attended the village school at age 10 where he matriculated until the fifth grade. After...
Donald E. Weller
Aug 5, 2025
Age 90, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025.
He was preceded in death by parents, Emmett & Viola (Langevin) Weller; granddaughter, Lyndsey; sister, Vicki; and aunt, Alice Langevin.
Survived by loving wife, Mary; sons, David (Gena), Daniel (Gina), and Donn (Diana); daughter, Nikola (William) Wigstrom; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; stepchildren, Carmen (Brent) Johnson and William (Carrie)...
William E. Flanagan
Aug 3, 2025
Age 89, of Lino Lakes, passed away on August 3, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis; and sister, Patty Ramacher.
Survived by daughter, Gina Frey; son, Dan (Shari) Flanagan; grandchildren, Billy (Rachel) Flanagan, Daniel Flanagan, Tony Tourville, Ryan Frey, Katelyn (Sean) Wilke, and Kadie Flanagan; great-granddaughters, Carter Tourville and Seeley Flanagan; and brother, Jerry Flanagan.
Bill was a proud veteran of the...
Ryan "Reggie" Williams
Aug 2, 2025
Ryan was born on April 1, 1983, and lived his whole life in the northern part of the Twin Cities area. He passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Cristine (Alfveby) Williams, and his grandparents.
Ryan is survived by his daughter, Taylor Romero (Tyler Mihajlovich); grandsons, Tucker & Tanner Mihajlovich; father, Tab...
Martin S. Tollefson
Aug 2, 2025
Martin Tollefson, age 94, of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 surrounded by family.
Martin was born May 21, 1931 to Gunnuf and Bertha Tollefson in Primrose Township, WI. Martin graduated from Mt. Horeb High School, where he participated in football, basketball and track in addition to helping out on the family farm. After high school, Martin enlisted...
Mary V. Farley
Jul 31, 2025
Mary Farley, of St. Paul, MN, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by 11 children, Rock (Barbara), Roxanne, Budd, Sandra (Kevin), Irene (Dominique), Bert, Dorothy, Charles (Susan), Barbara, Mary (Christopher) and Darlene (Edward). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her...
Glenn G. Karlen
Jul 29, 2025
Glenn Gerhard Karlen, 85, tragically passed away in a biking accident in Punta Gorda, Florida, on July 29, 2025. Born on June 15, 1940, and raised in Minnesota, Glenn graduated from Denfeld High School in 1958. He went on to lead a dynamic and accomplished life filled with work and family.
Glenn married the love of his life, Ursula Thompson, on...
Gary L. Holman
Jul 28, 2025
Gary L Holman, age 78, of St. Paul, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2025.He is survived by wife Donna; sons, Scott and Dan; grandchildren, Luke, Sarah, and Daisy; his sister Sharyn Heisick, brother Terry Holman, sister Laurie Holman, and several nieces and nephews.Gary was born and raised in St. Paul. His family was the center of his...
Thomas E. Labey
Jul 27, 2025
Thomas Edward Labey, age 84, of White Bear Lake, passed away July 27th, 2025.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen. He is survived by his wife, Maureen; his children, Tim (Anne), Todd (Javier), Ted (Jen), Gina (Rich), Danielle Litzau (Steve); along with stepson, Jeffrey Raymond; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, his sisters, Nancy Spack and Joanne Labey;...
Joseph Theodore Limon
Jul 26, 2025
Joseph Theodore Limon, 83, of Brooklyn Park MN, passed away on July 26, 2025.
Joe was born in St. Paul, MN on November 9, 1941 to David & Amelia Limon. He was raised on the West Side of St. Paul. He worked most of his life at Honeywell where he met the love of his life, Linda.
He loved spending time with...
Verlaine V. Weiland
Jul 24, 2025
Age 81 of Coon Rapids, passed away on July 24, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Rich; parents, Carl "Gust" and Edith Anderson; son-in-law, Jeff Phippen.
Survived by daughter, Sheralyn (Philip) Shadle; son, Steve (Marci); grandchildren, Danielle (Killian) Reed, Nicole, & Casey Shadle, Shalana & Krista Weiland; sister-in-law, Betty Droel; nephews, Loren Carlson (Missy), Gary (Chris) Carlson; and many friends.
Funeral service 11:00...
Owen T. Rohr
Jul 23, 2025
Owen passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 87.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Rohr; son, Richard Rohr; parents, George and Dorothy Rohr; and brothers, Clayton and Kenneth Rohr.
He is survived by his children, Robin (Gordon) Vincent, Sandra Rohr, and Mark Rohr; grandchildren, Tony (Kristina) Vincent, Rachel Vincent, Jack Rohr, and Jenna Rohr; and...
William F. Luedtke
Jul 18, 2025
Age 74 of Roseville, passed away on July 18, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Lois Luedtke.
Survived by siblings, Cindy Mooney (Bill Wrostad), Don (Terrie), Julie (Jim) Brodtmann, and Joe (Romelle), and their families.
Memorial visitation from 4:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday, July 24 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Roseville), 2130 N Dale St at County Road B.
Special thanks to the...
June Ruth Roberts (Alich)
Jul 18, 2025
Age 70, of Little Canada, passed away on July 18, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Rudy Alich & May (Delno) Geiger.
Survived by husband of 46 years, Wayne Roberts; children, David Roberts & Lisa (Brian) Thompson; grandchildren, Addison June, Evan Wayne, Lily May, Caleb Gene, Payton Jane; siblings, Jan (Curt) Olejniczak, Jackie Alich, John (Kay) Alich; and many nieces & nephews.
June...
John Clifford Novotny
Jul 17, 2025
John C. Novotny age 73, of Roseville, passed away on July 17, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Lucille; and brother, Joe.
Survived by his loving wife, Laurie; sons, Brian (Jamie) Novotny, and Joel Novotny (Lynn Johnson); grandchildren, Ryan (Jade) Novotny, Tyler Novotny (Teagan Green), Austin Novotny, Cami and Kayla Johnson; and great-granddaughter, Viviann Novotny.
Celebration of Life...
Eugene "Gene" Markowski
Jul 17, 2025
Age 84, of Maplewood, passed away on July 17, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Stanley & Rose Markowski; sisters, Elaine Langiewicz, Virginia Langiewicz, Dorothy Ranallo, and Marion Burnzynski; brothers, Stanley Markowski, Jr. and Francis Markowski; and his beloved Akita, Baron.
Gene was a proud father, grandfather, and dedicated business owner of First Landmark Builders for 31 years. He loved traveling, especially...
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