OBITUARIES
Doris A. Schmidt
Sep 27, 2025
Doris was born in Crookston, MN. She passed away surrounded by family at her side on September 27, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband Jerry; daughter Kelly Jo Imsande; father, Lester Kelly; and brother, Roger Kelly.
Survived by sons, Scott (Dana) Rehbein and Brian (Dawn) Rehbein; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; mother, Millie Kelly; sisters, Bev Filas and Joyce (Charlie) Herbst; brother, Les...
Judy A. Tonn
Sep 27, 2025
Age 83 of Shoreview, passed away on September 27, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Ken; and brother, Jack Stodola.
Survived by children, Mike, Michelle (Dan) Glomb, and Mark (Shannon); grandchildren, Nick (Megan), Natalie, Taylor, and Katrina; and great-grandchildren, Noah and Briella.
Judy grew up in St Paul, MN - raised by John and Edna Stodola with her brother, Jack, and attended Monroe...
Marie J. Shefelbine
Sep 25, 2025
Marie Juliet (Johnson) Shefelbine, age 88 of Ottumwa, IA and recently of Roseville, MN. Passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Marie was born March 11, 1937 in Holt Township, MN and raised with her siblings in Lanesboro, MN.
She will be remembered for her fun-loving smile and quick wit. She farmed for many years, worked in a senior care center...
Susan E. Swenson
Sep 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Swenson, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, who left this world on September 24, 2025,
She was born on May 23, 1956, to Benjamin and Kaye West.
Susan was a beloved wife to Jack Swenson, whom she married in 1977. Together, they raised five wonderful children: Michael (Becky), Benjamin (Jesse), Joshua (Bridget),...
Kenneth Kropelnicki
Sep 24, 2025
Kenneth Duane Kropelnicki, 63, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on September 24, 2025, just two days before his 64th birthday.
Born on September 26, 1961, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to the late Nicki and Shirley Kropelnicki, Ken grew up in a large, lively family where his seven siblings stood by one another throughout life. He lived with an unyielding spirit,...
Paul R. Mueller
Sep 24, 2025
Age 95 of St. Paul, passed away on September 24, 2025.
Preceded in death by wives, Catherine and Shirley; infant daughter; grandson, Gregory; siblings, Harold & Melvin Mueller and Lorraine Gardner.
Survived by sons, William (Mary), Dan (Rose), Jim, Mike (Dawn); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, October 2 at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church, 1414 N....
Gladys Ann Broker (Wagner)
Sep 21, 2025
Age 93, of Lino Lakes, passed away on September 21, 2025.
Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; grandsons, Casey Spears & Johnathon Pohlen; parents, Art & Rosalia (Leisz) Wagner; brothers, Robert (Pat) Wagner, Kenneth Wagner, Richard Wagner; and son-in-law, Chuck Spears.
Survived by children, Judy (Don) Cordie, Sandy Spears, Mike (Cathleen) Broker, Jim Broker (Lauri Hipp); grandchildren, Kerrie (Lyle) Pohlen, Donnie (Jennifer)...
Lorraine Evelyn Douglas
Sep 18, 2025
Lorraine was born on April 25, 1936 in Rugby, North Dakota. She passed away September 18, 2025 in Circle Pines, Minnesota at 89 years old. Lorraine was a 62-year resident of Circle Pines.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Franklin D. Douglas; son, James Douglas; daughter, Sally Rowe; sons-in-law, Bruce Christensen and Donald Tetens; grandchildren, Valerie,...
Clarence E. Osen
Sep 17, 2025
Age 93 of Maplewood, passed away on September 17, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Mary; daughter-in-law, Jodie Osen and son-in-law, George Stoj; and sisters, Nancy Amble and Linda Osen.
Survived by children, Patricia Stoj, Mary (Robert) Olson, Theresa (Jeff) Skiba, Gregory, Thomas (Amy), and Paul (Stacy); grandchildren, Tim (Jaci), Jeni (Andy), Jason (Jolena), Holly (Nick), Kyle (Mary Kay), Chris (Mariah), Josh (Amy),...
Janet L. Carney (Shypulski)
Sep 16, 2025
Janet passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Janet was born to Frank and Gertrude Shypulski on November 20, 1933, and was the youngest of five children. Preceded in death by her husband Donald Carney in 1979.
Janet and Don raised their children in St. Paul and was a homemaker for most of...
David R. Garrick
Sep 15, 2025
David Ronald Garrick, age 70, was called home to the Lord on September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters at his home. He was born on July 5, 1955 in Duluth, Minnesota.
Dave leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion. He had an unwavering commitment to his family and friends, always putting their needs before his own....
James Elroy Kittel
Sep 15, 2025
Preceded in death by wife, Gloria; parents, Ralph and Rachel; and siblings, Nyals Kittel and Jean Grundtner.
Survived by children, Deborah (Jim) Schreier, Diane (Bill) Kaphing, and Dave; brother, Hartford; loving companion, Rosemary Leopold; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, September 23 at the Church of St. Peter, 2600 N. Margaret Street, North St....
Janet J. Bentley-Lenz
Sep 13, 2025
Janet Jean Bentley-Lenz passed peacefully on September 13, 2025, surrounded by family at St. John’s Hospital.
Daughter of Aldus and Helen Bentley, beloved sister of Judith, Jean, and Joan, and loving aunt to her nieces and nephew.
Janet will be remembered for her creativity, loyalty, and quiet kindness. May she rest in peace; her light lives on in us.
Albert J. Dupre
Sep 13, 2025
Beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa, age 98, passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, William and Clara; wife, Marcella; son, Todd; brothers, Ivan, Harry, Clifford and Henry; sisters, Virginia and Theresa; and daughter-in-law, Kathy.
Survived by brother Lester; son Owen; daughters, Teri and Joli (Russell); grandchildren, Anthony Dupre (Julie Hart) and Jennifer Dickhoff (Jim); and...
Michaele C. Johnson
Sep 11, 2025
Age 83, of Roseville, passed away on September 11, 2025.
Preceded in death by parents, Ray & Cherry Johnson; sister, Cherrie Rae Ruberg; and nephew, Phillip Bifulk.
Survived by sisters, Lol Bilfulk, Pat (Mike) Michaelson; nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.
Mikey was a graduate of Johnson High School (Class of 1960). She worked as both a dental assistant and office manager...
Christine G. Manos
Sep 10, 2025
Christine G. Manos, age 82 of Maplewood, passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved on September 10, 2025.
Preceded in death by granddaughter, Marina Emms; and parents, Elene and Theodore Dortsis.
Survived by her husband of 63 years, Michael; daughters, Laura (Tom) Emms and Andrea (Tom) Decker; and brother, Iraklis (Nikki) Dortsis.
Christine had the rare gift of making everyone she met...
George Anthony Corbey
Sep 9, 2025
George Corbey, age 92 of St. Paul, went to be with the Lord September 9, 2025. George loved our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. He is the son of Joseph and Mary Corbey, who immigrated from Aitou, Lebanon. George had seven siblings: Bernice, Lucille, John, Genevieve, Celia, Agnes, and Catherine. He married the love of his life, Mary Jane Tomsche,...
Tony J. Casa De Calvo
Sep 8, 2025
Tony John Casa De Calvo, age 41, of Maplewood, MN, passed away unexpectedly on September 8th, 2025.
Tony was a graduate of Roseville Area High School and a proud member of the Teamsters Union, Local 120.
Outside of work he was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Antonio and Doris Casa De Calvo...
Beverly Ann Stacken
Sep 8, 2025
Beverly Ann (Hanson) Stacken, age 86, passed away on September 8, 2025, with compassionate care at the Arbors in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna Bell; her husband, Larry; sisters, Andeleen, Arvilla, Phyllis, and Mabelene; and brother, Ardell.
Bev enjoyed her faith in God and country, the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, bingo, and collectibles. She was a...
Joseph A. Urbanski
Sep 7, 2025
Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, Joseph Addison Urbanski, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, surrounded by family at home in Eagan, Minnesota.
Born on April 16, 1937 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Joseph—known to many as Joe—lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, faith, and hard work. A lifelong Catholic, Joe’s values were reflected in the way...



