OBITUARIES

Jackie Geretschlaeger

Jackie Geretschlaeger

Feb 14, 2023

Age 83, of St. Paul, passed away on February 14, 2023. Preceded in death by husband, Donald, Sr.; daughter, Diane; and parents, Richard & Mabel Thieman.  She will be greatly missed by her children, Donald, Jr., Karen, June (Dave) Piche, Mary (Ward) Swanson; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. ​Please note: due to weather, the rescheduled date is listed below.Mass of Christian Burial 11:00...

Betty J. Bonnell

Betty J. Bonnell

Feb 13, 2023

Betty Bonnell passed from this world to the next at age 96.​She is survived by “sister”, Barbara; siblings, Ralph (Ione), Dorothy, Bobby, and Connie (Ralph); children, Cindy, Janet (Terry), Nancy, Becky, and Chuck; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the third child born of ten and grew up in southwest Minnesota where, as she often told her children, she had...

Pamela M. Dochniak

Pamela M. Dochniak

Feb 13, 2023

Age 63, of St. Paul.

Preceded in death by son, Wally; parents, Louie and Toodles; brothers, Tom "Squeak", Rocky, and PJ.

Survived by sons, Justin and Josh; sisters, Pat Young and LuLu (Scott) Miller; nieces & nephews, Stephanie, Brandon, Krista, Eric, Andrea, Rachel, and Derek; other family and friends; and her furry friends, Lillie, Bella, and Lacy.

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James Daniel Pedersen

James Daniel Pedersen

Feb 13, 2023

Age 78, of St. Paul.

​Formerly of Stillwater, MN and Luck, WI.

​Jim was a friend to everyone. He loved his polka community, Lutefisk, and his Lift Bridge Family. ​

Preceded in death by mother, Olga; father, Elmer; stepfather, Lawrence; and sister, Marilyn.​

He will be dearly missed by brother, Ron (Darlyne); nieces, Vicki (Bob), Diana (Lance), Cindy, and Sharon (Pat);...

Richard F. Smith

Richard F. Smith

Feb 12, 2023

Richard F. Smith, age 87 of Roseville, passed away February 12, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Dorothy; siblings, Margaret, Charles, Barbara, and Sandra; and nephew, Kenneth Knowlton. Survived by siblings, George Smith and Joan (Don) Sunderland; many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held.

Roger A. Binning

Roger A. Binning

Feb 11, 2023

Roger Allen Binning, age 75, of St. Paul, passed away at home on February 11, 2023.He died due to complications from kidney cancer.​Roger, an only child, was born to Alvin and Helen Binning on March 6, 1947, in Pipestone, Minn. Many days of his childhood were spent helping on his family’s farm. Roger would tell stories of life on the farm,...

Myron J. LaForte

Myron J. LaForte

Feb 10, 2023

Myron John LaForte, Age 89, of Blaine, MN, passed from this life, swiftly and peacefully, on Friday, February 10th, 2023, with his family at his side.​A natural born storyteller, Myron was quick with recollections of days gone by, with a level of detail and character that was, simply, astounding. Most stories were based on fond memories and humorous events of...

Theodore R. Anderson

Theodore R. Anderson

Feb 10, 2023

Theodore R. Anderson "Ted" passed away on February 10, 2023 at the age of 94.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline; youngest son, Byron; and brothers, Peter and Dale.

He is survived by his sister, Esther (Karl); brother, Warren (Mary); children, Raymond, Paula, Jolene, Michael, Robert, several grandchildren and their spouses, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and...

Alvin Dale Block

Alvin Dale Block

Feb 9, 2023

Age 96, of St. Paul, passed away on February 9, 2023.​Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey.  Survived by wife, Phyllis; sons, Alan (Sharon), Doug (Tami), Kevin, Todd (Mindy), Jay (Leigh); grandchildren, Nikki, Jesse, Megan, Holli, Jake, Michael, Amanda, Justin; and 6 great-grandchildren.  Funeral service 1:00 PM Thursday, February 16 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd....

Ann Sluss

Ann Sluss

Feb 8, 2023

Ann Sluss (Helmin), age 82, of Plymouth, passed peacefully on February 8, 2023 with her children by her side.  Born in Gilman, MN, as the second youngest of 13 children, she married her husband Donald Sluss and settled in Circle Pines to raise their family. She lived there for over 50 years.  After spending time at home with her young...

Betty "Joanne" Edwall

Betty "Joanne" Edwall

Feb 7, 2023

Age 93, of North Oaks; passed away Feb. 7, 2023.​Preceded in death by husband, H. “Gene” Edwall; parents, Olaf & Mabel Hesla; brother, Merton Hesla.​Survived by children, Vickie (Wally) Bomgren, Carol (Neil) Fletcher, and David (Carol) Edwall; grandchildren, Brian (Angie) Bomgren, David (Amanda) Bomgren, Timothy (Lindsey) Bomgren, Amy (Brian) Freeman , Matthew (Aly) Fletcher,Sara (Coty) Kraiter, Shaye (Ryan) Hughes, Christopher...

Gladys E. Hanson

Gladys E. Hanson

Feb 6, 2023

Gladys Hanson was born on July 18, 1923 to Leonard and Anna Krumwiede. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith School in Jackson County, MN.  Married to Harlan Hanson on December 1, 1943 and had one son, Roger. ​

Gladys worked for 20 years for Hiawatha Metal Craft. She liked to garden many flowers, inside and out. She did...

Phillip Michael Dietz

Phillip Michael Dietz

Feb 5, 2023

Age 37, of Roseville, passed away on February 5, 2023.​Preceded in death by grandparents, Allan Weber and Norbert & Venita Dietz.​Survived by parents, Mike & Mary; brother, Justin (Beth Venit); grandmother, Noreen Weber; aunts & uncles, Jeff  Dietz (Nicki Meyer), Joe (Paula) Weber, Mark Weber, Jim Weber (Laura Feldhusen), Sara Weber (Bob Hurlbett), Clare Weber; cousins, Andrew Weber, Katie Reitman,...

Marilyn J. Fortney (Berken)

Marilyn J. Fortney (Berken)

Feb 5, 2023

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. Age 80, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023.​Preceded in death by husband, Michael; daughter, Dawn; and sister, Betty.​Survived by daughter, Michelle; grandsons, Tony, Dustyn, Nick; and brother, John (Sue) Berken. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 14 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 2090 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville. Visitation...

Norbert E. Nilsson

Norbert E. Nilsson

Feb 2, 2023

*Please disregard the button above regarding flowers. The family does not wish to receive flowers.

 

Age 97, of Roseville.

Norbert Nilsson entered eternal life on February 2, 2023.    Norbert was born on a farm in Gary, SD, the sixth of eleven children to Otto and Mary Agnes (née Bergeron).  As the Great Depression grew and drought severely affected the...

Beverly J. Swanson

Beverly J. Swanson

Feb 2, 2023

Beverly J. Swanson, age 89, of Roseville, MN, passed away quietly on February 2, 2023, joining her husband, Richard of 54 years, and son, Cary, in heaven.​Beverly is survived by children, Drew, Kristi (David) Hollrah, Kyle (Brenda); daughter-in-law, Lori; 10 grandchildren, Leigh, Matt (Megan), Amy (Scott) Haar, Jake (Melissa), Nick, Luke (Annah), Brooke, Savannah (Paxton) LaQua, Erica, and Kassity; 12...

Bernice Sessing (nee Bervik)

Bernice Sessing (nee Bervik)

Feb 2, 2023

Age 96 of Maplewood, passed away on Feb. 2, 2023.

Preceded in death by her infant daughter, and son, Ward.

Survived by loving husband, Norman; daughter, Orreen (Gary) Nottom; son, Rodney (Diane) Sessing; daughter-in-law, Margery Sessing; daughter, Mary (Walter) Lehne; ten grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.  

Bernice was born in Westby, Montana and went to grade school in a one room...

Kathryn Anne Turi

Kathryn Anne Turi

Feb 2, 2023

Kathryn "Katie" Anne Turi, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2022.Preceded in death by parents, Timothy Turi and Carol Knutson Erickson.  Survived by stepmother, Lois Turi; stepfather, Gary Erickson; sister, Amy Marx; nieces, Jackie Kissoon (Vanessa) and Lindsey Marx; nephew, Michael Marx; stepsister, Kellie Carroll (Dave); niece, Abbie Carroll; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins of the Turi...

Kevin J. Dean

Kevin J. Dean

Feb 2, 2023

Passed away peacefully at Harmony Gardens Senior Living under the care of Grace Hospice. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and James Dean. 

Survived by brother, Michael (Lee) and their children, Jenny, Elizabeth and Eric; sister, Laurel (James) Riebe and their children, Caitlin and Jordan; brother, Brian (Julie) and their children, Emily and Bradley; and several cousins.​

Kevin battled...

Shawn M. Poundstone

Shawn M. Poundstone

Jan 31, 2023

Age 56 of Cedar, passed away on January 31, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Larry and Dolly. Survived by son, Sam; daughter, Mady; sister, Kim (Paul) Smith; brother, Scott (Linda) Poundstone; niece and nephews, David, Abbey and Matthew Smith; Nick (Nicole) and Jake Poundstone. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 Noon Monday, February 13 at St. Joseph of the Lakes' Historic Church, 171...