OBITUARIES
Thomas E. Kaluza
Jul 25, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Edward Kaluza
Age 81 of Circle Pines, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 25, 2023 after a courageous 12-month battle with cancer.
Tom was born December 3, 1941 to Peter and Ida Kaluza in Browerville, MN. After graduating from Browerville high school, he attended St. Cloud State University and received his elementary education degree. He met Norma...
Audrey A. Smothers
Jul 25, 2023
Audrey Ann Smothers, age 92, went home to the Lord on July 25, 2023.
Audrey was born on March 23, 1931 to Higno and Ann Olson of St. Paul, MN. She was a kind, honest, family-oriented and caring person who will be deeply missed by her loved ones. Audrey cherished every moment with her family. She and her husband Hank...
Jean Alma Wendt (Johnston)
Jul 23, 2023
St. Paul resident Jean A. Wendt, 84, passed away July 23, 2023, after a short hospital stay as a result of Alzheimers/dementia. A funeral service is to be held Wednesday August 16, 2023, at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home in Roseville, Minnesota at 11:00 AM. Following the service, her interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.
Mrs. Wendt was...
John E. Micklo
Jul 22, 2023
Age 76 of Northfield, MN, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2023. He was born May 1, 1947 to parents, John and Eugenia Micklo and grew up in Rockford, IL. He graduated East High School in 1965 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1969. He...
Trevor John Stroschein
Jul 22, 2023
Trevor John Stroschein, age 47, of Vadnais Heights, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family, after a prolonged battle with liver disease. Trevor had several hospitalizations in the past months with numerous complications and setbacks.
Trevor was employed by St. Paul Public Housing Agency for over 15 years, where he worked as a...
Margaret S. Westerberg
Jul 21, 2023
"Peggy", age 83, of St. Paul, passed away on July 21, 2023.
Preceded in death by siblings, Sandra Brooks, Tom Wells, Deborah Sanders, Keith Wells, and Kenny Wells.
Survived by husband, Gordon Westerberg, Sr.; children, Dawn Westerberg, Gordon (Rosa) Westerberg, Jr., Taylor Westerberg; grandchildren, Benjamin, Joseph, Michael, Amber; great grandchildren, Jacqueline, Lauren; and siblings, Celeste (Al) Silva, Jodi Diamond, Fred...
Nancy Leann Strantz
Jul 21, 2023
Age 83 of Lino Lakes, passed away July 21, 2023.
Preceded in death by parents, John & Leone Grossman; husband Ronald Strantz; and grandson, Joseph J. Strantz.
Survived by children, John (Kim) Strantz, Susanne (David) Koalska, Sharon (Jason) Helgemoe, Daniel (Tracy) Strantz; grandchildren, Holly (Zac) Siwek, Patrick, Scott, Sarah, Jenny (Dan) Nelson, Katie, Cory, and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Dominic, Logan, and...
Heather Lori Kanada
Jul 21, 2023
Age 34, of Roseville, passed away on July 21, 2023.
Preceded in death by mother, Suzi Kanada; grandmother, Lorraine Kanada; and aunt, Joan Peterson.
Survived by siblings, Tammy (Todd) Knobbe, James Kanada; niece, Madeline Knobbe; and several aunts, uncles & cousins.
Heather was a resident of Axis on Eldridge.
Funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, July 27 at Mueller-Bies...
Richard August Meyers
Jul 20, 2023
Passed away at the Maplewood Care Center on July 20, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Dick was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 8th, 1943, the second son of Peter and Eva Meyers.
He was preceded by his parents; two daughters, Mellissa and Angel; and three brothers, Peter, Ben, and Charles.
He is survived...
Katherine Lavonne Line (Bugh)
Jul 20, 2023
On July 20, 2023, Katherine (Bugh) Line passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 83.
Katherine was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 17, 1939, to Fred and Lavone (Bonneville) Bugh. She was the fifth of six children. Katherine graduated from Johnson High School in 1957, and then went on to earn her degree as...
Kathleen Mae Turcotte
Jul 19, 2023
Age 79, of Roseville.
Passed away on July 19, 2023.
Born April 27, 1944 to Thomas and Agnes Turcotte.
Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Agnes; beloved brother, Joe; and sister-in-law, Peggy.
Survived by siblings, Tom, Jim, Dorothy Schaaf, Marge (Jerry) Kazmierczak, Larry, and Ray (Mary); 24 nieces and nephews, and many great and great-great nieces and...
Katherine Marie Juutilainen (Wald)
Jul 18, 2023
Kathy Juutilainen (Wald) of Lino Lakes sadly left us on July 18, 2023, after an eight-week battle fighting complications from a long-awaited lung transplant.
She was born August 12, 1962, to Francis and Ruth Wald, and grew up in North St. Paul alongside her four siblings, Mary, Becky, Fran, and Carol. She graduated high school, and then went on...
MaryKay Lynch (Tibbetts)
Jul 18, 2023
Age 72, of St. Paul.
Passed away on July 18, 2023.
Survived by husband, Michael; sisters, Darlene & Susan; and loving granddaughter, Desha.
Preceded in death by daughter, Stephanie; sons, Jason & Brian; and daughter-in-law, Marcia.
She was a secretary for 30 years at St. Paul Public Schools.
Member of White Earth Band of Ojibwe.
Private family...
David D. Kaufman
Jul 17, 2023
Age 57, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 17, 2023.
Born to Alfred and Rose (Diebel) Kaufman on August 16, 1965, David lived a zestful life filled with countless memories. He dedicated himself to his craft, honing his skills as a mechanic and sharing his love for cars and hockey with his children. His boundless...
Stephen R. Metzdorf
Jul 14, 2023
Age 74 of Roseville, passed away on July 14, 2023.
Preceded in death by father, Richard; mother, Florence.
Survived by sons, Matthew and Stephen; daughters, Melissa, Michelle and Nicole; and sisters, Theresa Montgomery and Carolee (Dale) Triplett.
No services will be held.
Elizabeth J. Bonitz
Jul 13, 2023
God called Elizabeth home at the glorious age of 96.
Elizabeth "Betty" was born on June 30, 1927, in Little Falls MN to the late Frank and Rose (née Domish) Wachlarowicz. She was rich with wonderful childhood memories of Little Falls like fishing with her dad and helping her parents with Frank’s Place, a bar/liquor store and boarding house upstairs....
Sally Rae Rowe (Douglas)
Jul 12, 2023
Age 62 of Ham Lake, passed away surrounded by family on July 12, 2023.
Preceded in death by father, Frank Douglas; brother, Jim Douglas; brothers-in-law, Bruce Christensen, Don Tetens, Rodney Rowe; mother-in-law, Colleen Baltus; stepfather-in-law, Lenny Baltus; father-in-law, Bob Rowe; and niece, Val Tueffel.
Survived by husband, Dave; sons, Matt (Jenny), Jeff (Ashley), Danny (Brittany); grandchildren, Delana, Slade, Mira, Aurora,...
Julie Ann Carlson
Jul 11, 2023
Age 39 of Maplewood. Passed away July 11, 2023.
Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Karl and Renee Carlson; maternal grandparents, George and Evelyn Manderud.
Survived by parents, John and Judy Carlson; loving partner, Scott Donovan; siblings, Brian (Amy) Carlson, Erik (Nichole), Danny (Shannon) Carlson; nieces and nephews, Isaac, Avery, AJ, Ella, Ada. Julie is also survived by many...
Mary T. Peters
Jul 9, 2023
Mary Therese Peters, born October 13, 1939, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023 at the age of 83 years young.
Mary was preceded in death by her loving parents, Rose and William Peters; and her beautiful sister-in-law, Audrey Peters.
She is survived by her “ride or die” brother, Bill Peters; plus countless dear relatives and precious friends.
Mary graduated...
Vivian C. Wallraff
Jul 9, 2023
Passed away July 9, 2023 at age 103. Vivian was a 72 year resident of Roseville.
Preceded in death by husband, Bill Wallraff; sisters, Martha Kosse, Marlys Hampe, Betty Zahner; and brother, Vernon Tangen.
Survived by seven children, Mike (Judy), Cheryl (Dick) Robinson, Mark (Kathy), Steve (Carol), Connie (Jeff) Grady, Chris (Rob) Haskins, and Lyn Barrette; 19 grandchildren; 51...
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