OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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...



