OBITUARIES

Gloria D. Arntzen (née DeNardo)

Gloria D. Arntzen (née DeNardo)

Feb 15, 2023

Age 85, of Roseville, MN, passed away peacefully after a lengthy and courageous battle against illness with loving family by her side on February 15, 2023. Preceded in death by parents, Luigi & Irene DeNardo; siblings, Louis, Eleanor Biscigilia, Lorraine Peluso; and in-laws, Paul Sr. & Rosemary. Survived by her loving, caring and devoted husband of 64 years, Paul, Jr.; children, Julie...

John W. Rowan

John W. Rowan

Feb 15, 2023

John W. Rowan, age 71, passed away February 15, 2023.​Preceded in death by parents, John F. and Grace; brother, Mike; sister, Patricia Kozlowski; and brother-in-law, Andy Kozlowski.​Survived by sons, Jack (Mary Jo) and Brett; daughter, Katie (Lucas) Matzke; grandchildren, Addison, Johnny, Ellie, and Warren.​1970 graduate of Cretin High School, and a 1974 graduate of St. Thomas University.​John loved sports, and...

Patricia A. Lennes

Patricia A. Lennes

Feb 15, 2023

Age 93, of Edina. Passed away on 2/15/2023.  Preceded by husband, Donald Lennes.  Survived by children, Sean (Donna), and Shannon (Dan) Holleran; grandchildren, Griffin, Mary, Connor Holleran, and Riley Holleran.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, February 20 at the CHURCH OF ST. AGNES, 535 Thomas Ave., St. Paul. Visitation from 10-11 AM AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, have Masses...

Jerome Mailand

Jerome Mailand

Feb 14, 2023

Jerome "Jerry" Mailand of Little Canada, MN passed away February 14, 2023 at the age of 72. Jerome was a man of God. He lived by his faith. To know him, was to love him. He was a such a hard worker and always made sure his family had everything they wanted and needed. His family was his world and all of...

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...