OBITUARIES

Deborah A. Brabant-Scribner

Deborah A. Brabant-Scribner

Mar 27, 2023

(nee Wenzel) Age 65, of Circle Pines.

Passed away on March 27, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, Paul Scribner; and parents, Sonny & Phyllis Wenzel.

Survived by daughters, Kristen Ellis & Jen Brabant; granddaughter, Karley Ellis; brother, Doug (Pam) Wenzel; and close friend, Doug Davidsavor.

Deb had many beloved pets throughout time that were a very...

Earl New, Jr.

Earl New, Jr.

Mar 26, 2023

Earl New Jr., affectionally known as “Junior”, passed away on Sunday, March 26th, 2023, at the age of 72, in his home in Saint Paul, MN. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer with support from his family and friends.

Born on December 31, 1950, in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Earl New Sr. and Ruth Estelle (Williams) New....

Sandra J. Coleman

Sandra J. Coleman

Mar 26, 2023

Sandra Jean Coleman (née Schlief), age 80, of Maplewood.   Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on March 26, 2023.   Preceded in death by husband, Wayne; parents; five sisters; and one brother.   Survived by her children, Pat (Patty), DeAnna (Greg) Bay, Lori Sorensen (Eric Mogren), Tony, Chad (Angie); 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Allan Schlief;...

Patricia Mary Utecht (Schiltgen)

Patricia Mary Utecht (Schiltgen)

Mar 22, 2023

Age 92, of St Paul; passed away on March 22, 2023. 

Preceded in death by parents Mathias and Helen Schiltgen; husband, George Utecht; sister, Barbara (Arly) Moorhouse; daughters, Mary Ann Utecht and Mary Utecht Ales; and son-in-law, Howard Freemire.

Survived by sons, Deacon Joe (Margaret) Utecht and Jerry (Christina) Utecht; daughters, Ann Freemire, Jane (Anthony) Olberding, and Margie Utecht; son-in-law,...

Harriet L. Cossentine

Harriet L. Cossentine

Mar 21, 2023

Harriet Louise Cossentine was born in St Paul, MN on October 15, 1926, the third child of Harry & Beulah Swanson. She, along with her siblings Gertrude, Vernon and Melvin, spent their early years in a comfortable little home on Galtier Street. The happy days of innocence were cut short when their dad, a street car conductor, died from an...

Louis M. Thill

Louis M. Thill

Mar 19, 2023

Born May 7, 1925. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 19, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas & Theresa; his loving wife Mary Ann (O’Connor); his brother Paul; sisters, Florence, Mary, Catherine & Margaret; and grandson, David Thill.

He is survived by his children, Michael, Terrance (Mary Clare), Thomas, Jerome (Deborah), Joseph, Eugene (Janette),...

Jo Ann D. Eckart

Jo Ann D. Eckart

Mar 19, 2023

Jo Ann Delores Eckart, age 76 of Blaine, MN passed away peacefully on March 19th, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Jo Ann was born January 10, 1947 in Minneapolis to Hendricka (Harriet) and Clarence (Bud) Drulenski. She grew up on Lexington Ave. in Blaine, and spent her life on Lexington Ave. on the property that was shared with her grandparents...

Judith "Judie"  Edgett

Judith "Judie" Edgett

Mar 18, 2023

Judith "Judie" Edgett, age 84 of Blaine, passed away March 18, 2023.

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; parents, Lawrence and Johanna Calhoun; and many other relatives.

Survived by children, Beth, Paul (Ginnelle), and Amy; granddog, Brownie Bell; grandcat, Juniper; many other relatives and friends.

Judie loved making greeting cards and was fond of all types of animals.

Funeral service...

Mark A. Shrake

Mark A. Shrake

Mar 18, 2023

Age 83 of St. Paul, passed away on March 18, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Leon and Mary (nee Quitney); siblings, Francis, Barbara Berzinski, John, James, Joseph, and Daniel. Survived by sister-in-law, Ellen; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, March 23 at THE CHURCH OF ST. AGNES, 548 Lafond Ave. St. Paul.  Interment St....

Mary E. Deutsch

Mary E. Deutsch

Mar 16, 2023

Age 80 of Mounds View, passed away on March 16, 2023.

Preceded in death by son, Robert Wayne James Podvin; parents, James (Irene) Wright and Betty (Frank) Talach; brothers, William “Billy” Wright, Fred Tihlarik; sisters, Karen Phillips, Janet Staroba.

Survived by husband, Jim; children, John (Clare) Podvin, Denise (Mark) Sullivan, Yvonne (Ernie) Ziemann, Kimberly Deutsch; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; 11 siblings;...

Doretta "Dori" Wicht

Doretta "Dori" Wicht

Mar 16, 2023

Age 56, of Forest Lake.​

Preceded in death by mother, Sandie LeTendre.​

Survived by loving husband of 30 years, Mark; daughters, Jill, Kellie, and Carri; granddaughters, Skylar, Kyliee, and Kristi “Krissy”; and many other family and friends.

​Celebration of Life from 11 AM – 2 PM Wednesday, March 22 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home, 7050 Lake Dr. (County Hwy 23). Interment...

Suzanne "Suzzy" Reller

Suzanne "Suzzy" Reller

Mar 16, 2023

Suzanne "Suzzy" Reller, age 89 of Roseville, passed away March 16, 2023.

​Per Suzzy's request, there will be no public services.

Irene J. Kroening

Irene J. Kroening

Mar 14, 2023

Irene J. Kroening, age 98 of Roseville, passed away March 14, 2023.​

Preceded in death by husband, Vernon; and son, Vern.​

Survived by son, Bob (Netti); daughter, Julianne; grandchildren, Matt (Ganda Suthivarakom), Chris, and Summer (Mike) Seeger; great-grandchildren, Meghan and Henry; sister, Marian Ellefson; many nieces and nephews.

​Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, March 30 at The Church...

Roger L. Jones

Roger L. Jones

Mar 13, 2023

Roger Leighton Jones, a longtime resident of Roseville, passed away on March 13, 2023.

An honorable Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, Roger was privately interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Eugene F. Pakoy

Eugene F. Pakoy

Mar 12, 2023

Eugene F. Pakoy, age 97 of Arden Hills, died peacefully on March 12, 2023.

 Gene was a WWll Veteran and a wonderful husband, father, grandfather,great-grandfather, and friend.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Kathy (Brian) Brady; grandchildren, John (Tanya) Brady, Colleen Brady, and Patrick (Amy) Brady; great-grandchildren, Colin, Gavin, Fiona, and Penelope Brady; and niece, Mary Fay and...

Deloris M. Murphy

Deloris M. Murphy

Mar 8, 2023

Age 90, of St. Paul; passed away March 8, 2023.  Preceded in death by husband, Jay.  Survived by children, Patrick (Mary), Catherine (Mark) Koran, Jim, and Sherri (Tim) Dugan; grandchildren, Danielle (Dan) Erding, Andy Koran, Casey Murphy, and Elizabeth & Anna Dugan; six great-grandsons; brother, Bruce (Kathy) Jensen; nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Celebration of life on Wednesday, March 22...

Jacob P. Roesler

Jacob P. Roesler

Mar 6, 2023

Age 32, of Shoreview; passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023. 

Preceded in death by grandparents, Jeanette Roesler and Monard & Betty Sue Brown; and aunt, Robyn Solheid. 

Survived by parents, Greg & Terri Roesler; siblings, Vi and Max; grandfather, Philip Roesler; uncles, Kelly Brown and John (Farida) Roesler; and many cousins, other family, and friends. 

Memorial service on Monday, March...

Dorothy L. Monson

Dorothy L. Monson

Mar 4, 2023

Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandma​Age 93 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023.   Preceded in death by husband, Maurice.   Survived by sons, Gary (Ann), Robert; grandchildren, Aaron, Emi (Renata) Nijiya; brother, Ted Thompson.  Funeral service 11 AM Friday, March 10 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St @ Co Rd B.  Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.  Visitation 10-11 AM...

Lisa Marie Michaels

Lisa Marie Michaels

Mar 4, 2023

Lisa Michaels, 59, of Blaine, MN passed away on March 4th, 2023, due to a tragic accident while at her family’s cabin near Isle, MN.

​Lisa was born on July 9th, 1963. Her parents were Larry & Barb Reil, both of whom she will join in heaven. Lisa grew up in Circle Pines, MN and graduated from Centennial High School...

John J. Barry

John J. Barry

Mar 3, 2023

John Joseph Barry, “Johnny”, age 69, of Lino Lakes passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while at work on March 3, 2023. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Steve (Kerri) Barry and Dave (Nicki) Barry; grandchildren, Jason (Callie), Nathan, Adam, Wyatt, Makenna and Rylee; great-grandchildren, Grace and Ian; siblings, Michael Barry, Patti (Barry) Alverman, Kathy Warrick, Colleen Pacheco (Steve...