OBITUARIES

Philip "Billy" Brendale

Philip "Billy" Brendale

Jan 27, 2023

Philip Kaala "Billy" Brendale, age 62, passed away on January 27, 2023.​Preceded in death by mother, Claudine Brauer; father, Philip; brother, Jimmy; sister, Robin Feiner; granddaughter, Christiana Sandstrom; and girlfriend, Vicky.​Survived by son, William Petschen; daughters, Shayna Sandstrom and Shanna Petschen; grandchildren, Agnes, Aedan, Karstan, Faustina and Michael; brother, Mark; sister-in-law, Donna Wirth; brother-in-law, Jay Feiner; nieces, Jamie, Jenny, Samantha,...

Peter A. Palony, Jr.

Peter A. Palony, Jr.

Jan 25, 2023

Age 93, of Shoreview, passed away on January 25, 2023.  Preceded in death by wife, Mary; daughter, Kathy Stock; parents, Peter and Mary; 8 siblings. Survived by children, Elizabeth (Gary) Testa, Peter (Colleen), Mark (Risa), Mary (Tim) Sisco; beloved grandchildren, Nicole, Tori, Hailee, Hannah, Lyndsay, Patrick, Brennan, Anna, Erin, Katie, Gretchen, Camille, Ivy; great grandchildren, Hunter, Wyatt, Brielle, Paul Thomas, Adalynn,...

Shelly V. Michels

Shelly V. Michels

Jan 24, 2023

Shelly Veronica Michels, age 64, of Roseville, MN, passed away at home on January 24, 2023.​

She was born August 27, 1958 in Owatonna, MN to biological parents, Isaac and Virginia Schnepp.​

In addition to her biological parents, Shelly was also preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Victor and Shirley Michels; niece, Ashley Jenkin; great-niece, Grace Jenkin; great-nephew, Greyson...

Robert Charles Ballis

Robert Charles Ballis

Jan 23, 2023

Age 69, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023.

Bob served in the military for 10 years, was on the St. Paul Police Reserve, and his last position was armed security guard.

Survived by his wife of 30 years, Pamela Ballis; sons, Herb Ballis and Robert J. Ballis; two stepdaughters, Nicole Hinkle and Jessica Mapel; stepson, Russell Helfritz; as...

Jean M. Schreier (nee Hanson)

Jean M. Schreier (nee Hanson)

Jan 23, 2023

Age 46, of Hugo​Passed away January 23, 2023 due to complications of cancer. Survived by husband, Stephen; children, Cayla, Cassie, Andrew, Logan, Marie, and Alyssa; parents, Mark and Janet Hanson; brother, Scott (Tracy) Hanson; nieces, Megan and Lindsey Hanson; many in-laws, other nieces and nephews, friends, and family. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, January 31 at THE CHURCH OF ST....

Nancy Muckala

Nancy Muckala

Jan 23, 2023

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alice; daughter, Lisa; brothers, Jim, Jerry, Jeff, and Steve; sister-in-law, Josie; nephew, Jimmy; and niece, Alice.​

Nancy is survived by her husband of 34 years, Tom; son, Dan; daughter, Jessica; grandchildren, Tristen, Chase, and Sierra; brother, John (Linda) Duclos; sister, Mary (Dan) Barthol; sisters-in-law, Deborah and Kathy; and dog, Kenny....

Donna Rae Mary Peterson

Donna Rae Mary Peterson

Jan 22, 2023

 Age 91.​Donna Rae Mary Peterson of St. Paul, MN passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023.  Born in St. Paul, MN to Jens and Agnes Sigvartsen, she lived her life in the Twin Cities - a true Norwegian at heart who never missed an opportunity to enjoy a lutefisk dinner. She was a talented musician and loved playing the piano...

Eleanor M. Nagel (Notto)

Eleanor M. Nagel (Notto)

Jan 21, 2023

Eleanor M. Nagel, age 88 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023.​Preceded in death by husband, Donald; son, Dennis; and brothers, Leonard and Ralph. Survived by daughter, Jo Ann (Howard) French; grandson, Daniel; also many nieces and nephews. Ellie was an amazing woman: intelligent, generous, and compassionate. She worked many years at Sperry/Unisys as a fabulous secretary/administrator. She was...

Mark E. Reeves

Mark E. Reeves

Jan 21, 2023

Mark Reeves, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Circle Pines, MN on January 21, 2023. In his final moments he was surrounded by loved ones with a view of the bird feeders and bird bath he greatly enjoyed. While born in Charleston, IL, Mark spent most of his youth living in Deephaven, MN. After graduating from Minnetonka High...

Denise J. Sternke (Hamer)

Denise J. Sternke (Hamer)

Jan 20, 2023

Denise (Hamer) Sternke was born July 29th 1959 in Hendricks, MN to Rudy and Pearl Hamer. She passed away peacefully January 20th, 2023 in her home in Lino Lakes.  Denise grew up in the small town of Hendricks with her only brother, Greg, and her parents. She spent her childhood days playing outside when it was warm and getting into...

Ronald J. Degennaro

Ronald J. Degennaro

Jan 19, 2023

Age 71, passed away on January 19th, 2023, after a long illness. He was born on November 8th, 1951, in Glendale, CA where he grew up enjoying the surf and sun of Santa Cruz beach and his mother’s fabulous Italian cooking. He followed his parents to Minnesota in 1986 where he raised his family in Lino Lakes. He loved to...

Donald "Jake" Mauer, Jr.

Donald "Jake" Mauer, Jr.

Jan 17, 2023

Donald “Jake” Mauer Jr., 66, longtime resident of St Paul, MN passed peacefully at his home in Braham, MN on January 17th, 2023 after battling lung cancer and LEMS disease. Jake is preceded in death by his parents, Donald “Jake” Mauer Sr. and Doris (nee Christen) Mauer, and father-in-law, Michael M. Tierney.

He was a proud graduate of St. Columba Grade...

Charles P. McCann

Charles P. McCann

Jan 17, 2023

Charles Paul (Chuck) McCann of Arden Hills, passed away on December 28, 2022 at the age of 90. 

He was born July 23, 1932 in Superior, Wisconsin and grew up there. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, starting at an early age as he bicycled and hitch-hiked across northern Wisconsin to visit his father in a tuberculosis sanitarium. He was...

James M. Wolfbauer

James M. Wolfbauer

Jan 17, 2023

No ServicesJames Michael “Jim” Wolfbauer passed away surrounded by family on January 17, 2023, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota following a brief illness. Jim, born in Warren, Michigan on July 28, 1944, was 78. Jim was from a large family of nine children – three sisters and five brothers. His family moved to Braham, Minnesota where they settled a 600-acre farm...

Douglas Jon Carlson

Douglas Jon Carlson

Jan 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Doug "Froggy" Carlson, age 75 of St. Paul, announces his passing on the evening of January 16, 2023 from bladder cancer.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lorraine Carlson; and sister, Christine Carlson.

He is survived by his wife, Tina; sister, Kathy and her husband, Dick; daughters,...

Jamie Adelle Schulte

Jamie Adelle Schulte

Jan 16, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Jamie Adelle (Duwenhoegger) Schulte, of Lakeville, announce her passing on January 16, 2023, at the age of 38 years.​

She will forever be remembered by her husband, Steve; children, Theodore (8) and Leonard (4); parents, John Duwenhoegger and Julie Alto; and sisters, Jenna and Grace Duwenhoegger. She will...

Thomas M. Hoffman

Thomas M. Hoffman

Jan 15, 2023

Age 87, of Roseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Dorothy Hoffman; and sister, Sharon Ray.

Survived by wife, Alice; children, Brian Hoffman, Steven Hoffman, Lori (Mike) Sobczak; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kyoko), Jordan (Alyssa), Jake (Amy), Emily; and great-grandchildren, Joelle & Avery.

Tom was born in Forest Lake, MN...

Michelle Elizabeth Flaherty

Michelle Elizabeth Flaherty

Jan 15, 2023

In loving memory of Michelle Elizabeth Flaherty (nee Pierce), born on August 8, 1973, who passed away on January 15, 2023.

She was preceded in death by parents, Dewayne & Margaret Pierce.

She is survived by husband, Brian Flaherty; daughters, Makenna & Bridget; brothers, Brian (Diana) Pierce & Shawn (Stephanie) Pierce; parents-in-law, Tom & Faye Flaherty; sister-in-law, Colleen (Carlos)...

Thomas M. Wenzel

Thomas M. Wenzel

Jan 15, 2023

Age 60 of Lino Lakes, passed away on January 15, 2023. Preceded in death by father, Fred; brother, Mike; sister-in-law, Debra. Survived by wife, Marilyn; mother, Marion; brother, Fred (Pauline); sister, Denise; several nieces and nephews. Memorial service 4:00 PM Friday, January 20 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Dr (Co Rd 23).  Visitation from 3-4 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Raymond John Weber

Raymond John Weber

Jan 15, 2023

Raymond Weber, aged 63, passed away suddenly on January 15, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. 

Ray leaves behind his wife, Brenda, his loving partner and best friend for more than 45 years. He also leaves behind the two centers of his universe, his daughter, Rebecca (Cory Johnson) and son, Eric (Erika) Weber. As well...