OBITUARIES

Phillip L. Pommier

Phillip L. Pommier

Dec 24, 2025

Phillip Lee "Phil" Pommier, age 76 of Roseville, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Born on September 29, 1949, in Slayton, MN, to the late Lloyd and Ellen Mae (Regenberg) Pommier. He grew up on a dairy farm, graduated from Eagle Bend High School, and joined the Air Force. Phil was united in marriage to Maureen Weidell on November 4,...

Donald Leon Murphy

Donald Leon Murphy

Dec 23, 2025

Age 91, recently of Mendota Heights and a longtime resident of Maplewood, passed away on December 23, 2025.

Don was born in St. Paul, grew up in West St. Paul and graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1952. He completed an apprenticeship in carpentry, belonged to Carpenter's Union 87 and worked for Tilsen Construction for much of his career....

David R. Rowe

David R. Rowe

Dec 23, 2025

Age 64, of Ham Lake, passed away on December 23, 2025.

Preceded in death by wife, Sally Rowe; mother, Colleen Bultus (Lenny); father, Robert Rowe; brother, Rodney Rowe (Laura); parents-in-law, Frank & Lorraine Douglas; and many other loved ones.

Survived by sons, Matt (Jenny), Jeff (Ashley), and Danny (Brittany); grandchildren, Delana, Slade, Mira, Aurora, and Gwen; sister, Pam (Keith) Axtman; nephews, Colton...

Roger J. Seaborg

Roger J. Seaborg

Dec 21, 2025

Roger John Seaborg, age 90 of Oakdale, passed away at home on December 21, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jake McKenzie; and brother, Ron Seaborg.

Roger was born in St Paul, Minnesota in 1935 to Harry and Margaret Seaborg. After graduating from Murray High School he worked at the First National Bank in St Paul, where he met...

Arnie J. Triemert

Arnie J. Triemert

Dec 21, 2025

Arnold “Arnie” Triemert, beloved Brother, Father, Grandfather, age 79, of Hugo, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 21, 2025.Arnie was born on July 16, 1946, to August and Florence (White) Triemert and grew up on St. Paul’s East Side. He built a fulfilling career as the owner of a commercial painting company, which he proudly operated until...

Peter W. Carr

Peter W. Carr

Dec 20, 2025

Peter Carr, 81, formerly of St. Paul, died on Saturday after a long illness. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary, his children, Sean (Keri Kramer), Erin (Bryan Short), and Kelly Van Ranst (Trevor), and his nephews, Josh Carr and Gerard Brown. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leah Carr, his mother, Kathleen, and his brother, Timothy. 

Peter was born...

Leonard W. Burket

Leonard W. Burket

Dec 16, 2025

Age 83 of St. Paul, passed away on December 16, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Len and Caroline; brother-in-law, Lou Frogner; niece, Bonnie Bullis.

Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Mary; sister, Carol Frogner; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Len enjoyed golfing and gardening.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Monday, December 22 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church of St....

Duane Robert Simpson

Duane Robert Simpson

Dec 15, 2025

Duane Simpson, age 64, of Maplewood, MN, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on December 15, 2025.

Born to Arthur and Dorothy (née Hiller) Simpson in Cloquet, MN, and raised in the Cloquet/Cromwell area. Duane graduated from Cromwell Highschool and attended St. Scholastica University before moving down to Minneapolis, MN. He then began to own and operate...

Richard J. Ketchel

Richard J. Ketchel

Dec 14, 2025

Richard Joseph "Rick" Ketchel passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2025. Born to Elmer and Marie “Rose” (Marier) Ketchel on October 2, 1950 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Rick was the sixth of seven siblings.

Rick attended St. Bernard’s School before transferring and graduating from Washington High School in St. Paul. He then attended Dakota County Technical College which led to a...

Lynn Oyanagi

Lynn Oyanagi

Dec 13, 2025

Lynn passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2025 at the age of 70. 

She is survived by her mother, Akimi and brother Steve (Carol). 

She is preceded in death by her father, Kenji.

Lynn worked for most of her career as an accountant for the same company under many names (including Western Life, Fortis, and finally Assurant) due to various acquisitions and mergers. She...

Kathleen "Cathy" A. Schlicht

Kathleen "Cathy" A. Schlicht

Dec 12, 2025

Age 72, of Circle Pines, passed away suddenly on December 12, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Helen Eggerth.

Survived by loving husband of 52 years, David; children, Keri Schlicht (Brad Welch), Tanya (Terry) Hassler, and David Schlicht; grandchildren, Skye (Alec) Royal, Dominic (Laura) Mauricio, Matilyn (Colin) Weldon, Angelica Schlicht, Taylor Schlicht, Kimberly Rosas, Destyni Rosas, Mason Schlicht, Connor Schlicht,...

Violet Mildred Hurley

Violet Mildred Hurley

Dec 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Violet M. Hurley, age 100, of Little Canada, MN.

She passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025.

Violet was born July 11, 1925 to Charles and Ione Bogie in Glenwood, MN. She graduated from Glenwood High School and moved to St. Paul where she met her beloved husband,...

Jeanne M. Andert

Jeanne M. Andert

Dec 8, 2025

Age 87, of St. Paul, passed away on December 8, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, John & Angeline Andert, Sr., and brother, John "Jack" Andert, Jr.

Survived by sister-in-law, Marilyn Andert, and many cousins.

Jeanne was a 37-year employee of the City of St. Paul.

Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 am Thursday, December 18 at the Church of the Holy Childhood, 1435 Midway Pkwy.,...

Ronald Lee Westad

Ronald Lee Westad

Dec 7, 2025

Age 66, passed away peacefully at home on December 7 with family by his side.

Ron is preceded in death by his father, Martin Westad, and his mother, Donna Mathe.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Julie; daughters Carly (John) and Krysten (Thomas); and granddaughter, Elise.

Ron grew up in St. Paul and attended Mechanic Arts then St. Paul Central...

John Leroy Neslund

John Leroy Neslund

Dec 5, 2025

John Leroy Neslund passed away peacefully at the age of 95, surrounded by his loving family on December 5, 2025.

John was born November 16, 1930, on a farm in Apple River Township, Wisconsin, and grew up in Balsam Lake. Throughout his life, he shared wonderful and heartfelt stories about the days of his youth with his mom, dad, and siblings....

Geraldine E. Berc

Geraldine E. Berc

Dec 5, 2025

Geraldine "Geri" Ella Berc, 83, of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Barta; father, Melvin Magnuson; brothers, Robert Magnuson, Donald Magnuson, and Stephen Magnuson; and sister, Darlyne Bauer.

She is survived by her husband, Max Berc, Jr.; children, Timothy Berc (Andrea) and Nicole Seiffert (Christian); grandchildren, Christian Berc, Lily Berc,...

Barbara Jean Money

Barbara Jean Money

Dec 5, 2025

Barbara Jean Money (née Gray)

Barbara J. Money, 98, of Little Canada, MN, passed away on December 5th, 2025 at home following a short illness. She had been a resident of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living in Little Canada for the last eight years after moving to Minnesota in August 2017 to live near her daughter and grandchildren.

Barbara was born on August...

Arlys Mamie Eilts (née Ziegler)

Arlys Mamie Eilts (née Ziegler)

Dec 4, 2025

Age 89, of St. Paul, passed away on December 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Mamie (Waage) Ziegler; and siblings, Dick Ziegler, Ron Ziegler, Larry Ziegler, Aline Luckow, Clarice Wells, & Evelyn Scharn.

Survived by husband, Leonard Eilts; children, Michael (Tammi) Eilts, Diane (Donald) Schuette, Bradley (Deborah) Eilts, Dawn (Daryl) Frett, Timothy (Jane) Eilts, Beth Tretter (Jason Chmielewski), Jennifer...

Virginia Lee Fahey (née Abel)

Virginia Lee Fahey (née Abel)

Dec 4, 2025

Age 90, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 4, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, George D. Fahey III; parents, Richard & Muesetta (née Erding) Abel; brother, Richard Abel; and sister-in-law, Audrey McCarthy.

Survived by children, Kathy (Bob) Brinkmeyer, Michael Fahey (Sandy Stolt), Jeanne (Dan) Garry, Daniel (Holly) Fahey; grandchildren, Meghan, Erin, Colleen, Chance, Cole, Mikayla, Madelyn,...

Nora J. Kirby

Nora J. Kirby

Dec 2, 2025

Passed away on her 74th birthday.

Preceded in death by parents, Philip and Jeanne Winkler; and sister Jane Winkler.

Survived by loving husband of 47 years Larry; sisters, Chris (Jack) Berger & Julie Winkler; niece & nephew, Amy & Andy; and many close dear friends.

Everyone she met became a friend.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, December 11 at St. Joseph of...