OBITUARIES

Gertrude E. Ungar

Gertrude E. Ungar

Mar 11, 2026

Gertrude E. Ungar, age 98 of Roseville, was born May 21, 1927 and passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. 

Preceded in death by husband, Ernest N.; son, Ronald; and siblings, John Andert, Martha Weinzetl, and Rose Tschida. 

Survived by son, Bob (Libby); grandchildren, Chriss (Rick) Boertje and Cooper Finseth; great-grandchildren, Ryan Finseth, Aubrey (Kyle) Sieberg and Ethan (Anne) Boertje; great-great-grandchildren, Kane and Drake...

Jenny L. Mueller-Bune

Jenny L. Mueller-Bune

Mar 9, 2026

We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Jenny Lynne Mueller-Bune, 44, of Roseville, Minnesota. After living courageously with brain cancer for more than five years – including bravely enduring many treatments at Mayo Clinic – Jenny passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Jenny had a compassionate heart, an artistic eye, a hilarious...

Owen Matthew Straumann

Owen Matthew Straumann

Mar 8, 2026

Age 49, of Roseville, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2026.

Preceded in death by father, Francis Allie Straumann.

Survived by mother, Janet Straumann; sisters, Deborah Grotjahn & Alison (Michael) McQuade; and many nieces, great nieces & great nephews.

Owen was a private man with a big heart and would do anything for his family. He will be greatly missed.

Memorial visitation 4:00 -...

Dorothy Marie McHugh

Dorothy Marie McHugh

Mar 8, 2026

Age 96 of Circle Pines, passed away on March 8, 2026.

Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; son, Steven; and granddaughter, Nichol Gilgenbach.

Survived by daughters, Gail (Ed) Kristyniak, Judy Truc, Nancy (Dick) Menne, and Diane (Mike) Blanck; seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.

Dorothy enjoyed golf, softball and volleyball. She loved her yard, gardens, and especially watching her grandchildren in...

Paul Allen DeBernardi

Paul Allen DeBernardi

Mar 7, 2026

Paul Allen DeBernardi was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 20, 1952, to Judith (Ontko) and Leonard DeBernardi. His siblings are Steven DeBernardi, Joanne Wright, Ellen Michelson and Patricia Hince. Paul's interests growing up included sports and music. He and his family enjoyed many summers at the family's lake cabin on Alden Lake. He attended high school at Taft Preparatory...

Jon T. Nelson

Jon T. Nelson

Mar 6, 2026

Age 71, Roseville MN.

Preceded in death by parents, Duane and Corinne Nelson.

Survived by daughter, Alicia Krieger (Bill); grandkids, Toby, Lydia, Annah (Paul) and Jenna (Nate); and siblings, Nancy Imbrone (Larry Wamstad), Scott Nelson (LeAnn) and Dan Nelson.

Jon grew up in New Brighton MN and graduated from Mounds View High School. Jon later worked as a painter at North Star Auto...

Henrietta M. Sandbothe

Henrietta M. Sandbothe

Mar 6, 2026

Age 88, of Circle Pines, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 6, 2026.

Born September 25, 1937 to Alfons and Adella Stracke in Persia, IA. United in marriage to Donald Sandbothe on February 27, 1960.

Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kenneth, Marvin and Eldon; husband, Donald; and infant daughter, Theresa.

Survived by children, Donald (Tammy) of Grand Forks,...

Harvey A. Boomer III

Harvey A. Boomer III

Mar 5, 2026

Harvey Boomer passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. He was born in Little Falls, MN on August 20, 1944, grew up in the Lake Johanna neighborhood, and graduated from Mounds View High School where he played hockey. After attending St. Cloud State University, he worked most of his career at Twin City Hardware. 

Harvey is preceded in death by his...

Saron Simera Bekabil

Saron Simera Bekabil

Mar 5, 2026

Age 23, of Maplewood, passed away on March 5, 2026.

Preceded in death by grandfather, Dersonigne Aboye.

Survived by parents, Bekabil Tolassa & Hayme Mekuria; and brother, Jeremiah Bekabil.

Saron Bekabil, gifted with compassion, brilliance, and purpose, was born on January 9, 2003, in Los Angeles, California. Though, she was raised in Maplewood, Minnesota. From a young age, Saron showed a deep commitment...

Mark L. Strehlo

Mark L. Strehlo

Mar 3, 2026

Age 63, of Circle Pines.

Loving Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Friend. Avid snowmobiler. Skilled mechanic. Held multiple track records at Centennial High School. Dedicated to his friends and family.

Preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Strehlo; mother, Arlys (Strehlo) Evans; and brother, Steven Strehlo.

Survived by sons, Nick Strehlo (Roxie), Ben Strehlo, and Alex Strehlo; stepson, Jeremy Tucker; grandchildren, Easton, Noah,...

Agnes M. Bruski

Agnes M. Bruski

Mar 2, 2026

Agnes M. "Aggie" Bruski (née Warner), age 91, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026 in Roseville.

Aggie was born November 17, 1934 in St. Augusta, Minnesota, the youngest of twelve children. She carried the values of that upbringing throughout her life: humility, resilience, thrift, and a steady, practical way of caring for the people she loved.

She...

Cheryl Ann Hogoboom

Cheryl Ann Hogoboom

Mar 1, 2026

Cheryl Ann Hogoboom passed away on March 1, 2026 at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love and devotion to her family and friends.

She was born on January 12, 1948 in Wykoff, MN to Norm and Noreen Hampel. She then moved to White Bear Lake, MN and then proceeded to make her roots in Circle Pines,...

Wendell R. Goertzen

Wendell R. Goertzen

Feb 28, 2026

Wendell Goertzen, of Maplewood, Minnesota, passed away on February 28, 2026 at the age of 73.

Wendell was the firstborn to proud parents Wilma and Richard Goertzen on September 26, 1952. Growing up as the eldest of five siblings, he enjoyed music, NASCAR, and spending time with his family, especially at big Christmas celebrations in their family home.He graduated from Kellogg...

Justin Lee Keough

Justin Lee Keough

Feb 28, 2026

Justin Lee Keough, surrounded by the love of his family, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Woodbury, Minnesota. He had fought a long, valiant battle with cancer, and his hospital room was a revolving door of family and friends. Because of Justin’s personality and his tendency to absolutely, never give up, for more than two years he transparently shared...

Kenneth Wesley Albrecht

Kenneth Wesley Albrecht

Feb 28, 2026

Kenneth Wesley Albrecht, age 86, passed away February 28, 2026, at his home with family by his side. Celebration of Ken's life will be held at a later date. 

Full obituary to come. 

Akimi Oyanagi

Akimi Oyanagi

Feb 27, 2026

Age 101, died peacefully of natural causes on February 27, 2026.

Preceded in death by husband, Kenji; daughter, Lynn; brother, John; and sisters, Misawo and Sierra. 

Survived by son, Steve (Carol); and extended family.

Born in Fresno, California she came out of the internment camps of World War II to go to college at Hamline University, where she met her husband, Kenji Oyanagi. She worked...

Ruth L. Weyandt

Ruth L. Weyandt

Feb 27, 2026

Ruth Lillian (Welsch) Weyandt was born December 10th, 1926 and died February 27th, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Weyandt Sr.; sisters, Edith, Marie, Kaddy Lorraine and Margie; brothers, Bruts (Henry), Wally, James and Ron.

She is survived by her children, Mary Beth (Edward) Mielech, Tom (Diane) Weyandt, Joan Weyandt (John Gustafson), and Jerry (Michele) Weyandt; along with...

Charles E. Huettl

Charles E. Huettl

Feb 27, 2026

Charles Edward Huettl, age 83, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Charles was born on October 6, 1942 to Charles P. and Caroline Esther (Johnson) Huettl. He graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1960. Retired from the construction industry in 2007, at which time he took up the game of golf and a Lifetime...

Ronald Mathew Evens

Ronald Mathew Evens

Feb 26, 2026

Age 77 of Blaine, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.

Preceded in death by his wife, Deborah; and parents, Leonard & Virginia (Walsh) Evens.

Survived by children, Tim (Nikki) Evens & Michelle (Erin) Runk; grandchildren, Brandie, Corben, Thomas, and Alice; great-grandson, Elijah; and sisters, Linda & Kim.

Ron loved to hunt and fish, and continued to show enthusiasm for trains after a...

Sandra A. Poirier (Ashton)

Sandra A. Poirier (Ashton)

Feb 24, 2026

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister & Friend

Age 78, of St. Paul, passed away on February 24, 2026.

Preceded in death by husband, Greg; an infant son; and grandson, Mitch.

Survived by children, Tracy Poirier and Keri (Eric) Vennemann; grandchildren, Andrew, Aliyah, Alanna & Arianna Vennemann, and Justin & Nathyn Poirier and their mother, Deanna; four great-grandsons; siblings, Darlene, Diane, Daniel Jr.,...