OBITUARIES

Jennifer A. Thom (Miles)

Jennifer A. Thom (Miles)

Nov 30, 2022

Jennifer Ann Thom, age 68 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully November 30, 2022 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by parents, John and Leona Miles; and brother, John. Survived by her husband and soulmate of 48 years, Dan; daughters, Keri Nelson (Mike Fowler), Kristy, and Kimberly; beloved grandchildren, Quinn, Ethan and Calvin Nelson; son-in-law, Ben Nelson; brother, Jeffrey (Kathy) Miles;...

Richard A. Jacobsen

Richard A. Jacobsen

Nov 30, 2022

Richard “Dick” Jacobsen was born on June 12, 1935 to Walter and Florence Jacobsen. He grew up and attended school in White Bear Lake, MN. After High School, he served time in the Naval Reserves.   

He met his wife Carol (1958 New Brighton Stockyard Days Queen) when he filled in for his friend as the driver of her float...

Nicholas J. Wesenberg

Nicholas J. Wesenberg

Nov 29, 2022

Age 66, of Edina, MN​ 

Passed away Nov. 29, 2022​

Survived by children, Alethea (Andy) Seeger, Amanda Wesenberg (Aaron Jahnke), Amari Wesenberg, and Devin Wesenberg; and grandchildren, Millian, Sean, James, Ionne, Kinza, Matthew, and Kross.  

Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 - 3:00 PM on Saturday, Feb. 4 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at County...

Jonathan P. Bidinger

Jonathan P. Bidinger

Nov 28, 2022

Jonathan Paul Bidinger, age 56, of North St. Paul, passed away November 28, 2022.​Preceded in death by mother, Elizabeth Hedstrom; and parents, John & Ruth Bidinger.​Survived by wife, Lisa Desmonds; and their four furry critters.​A tender heart and brilliant mind, lover of cats, wizard of technology, lifelong learner, sharer of irreverent humor, wearer of funky shirts, and grillmaster.​Beloved and adored...

Lawrence Martin Weinzetl

Lawrence Martin Weinzetl

Nov 27, 2022

Age 79, of St. Paul; passed away November 27, 2022.

Preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Martha (nee Andert).

Survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Veteran of the US Coast Guard.

Burial will take place on Thursday, November 9 at 2:30 PM at Roselawn Cemetery, 803 W Larpenteur Ave, Roseville. A memorial visitation will be held that evening...

Florence Lopez (Granger)

Florence Lopez (Granger)

Nov 26, 2022

Age 100. 

Preceded in death by husband, Leonard Lopez; and daughter, Loretta Romo.

Survived by children, Lanette (Kenneth Tschida) Lopez and Mark (Darcy) Lopez; grandchildren, Lanette Mauricio, Raymond (Shelley) Mauricio, Maurice Anderson, Melissa Romo, and Linsey Saxton; two great-grandchildren; nephew, Mark Granger; son-in-law, Raymond Romo; and many other loving family and friends.

​Memorial visitation from 2– 5 PM  Saturday, December...

Lawrence Donald Frisell

Lawrence Donald Frisell

Nov 26, 2022

Lawrence (“Larry”) Frisell, age 74, left us on November 26, 2022, after a short but valiant fight with cancer. Caralyn—his soulmate, and wife of 54 years—was at his side. They knew one another since singing in children’s choirs at Salem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. In January 1966, as a senior and sophomore in high school, they began spending time together...

Joseph M. Carino

Joseph M. Carino

Nov 26, 2022

Joseph Michael Carino, 67, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, died unexpectedly from complications due to cardiac arrest on November 26, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.​Joseph enlisted in the Army in 1972 and served for 20 years. He retired with an honorable discharge. During his military career, he fought in the Gulf War as a field medic, where he...

Patrick J. Ferraro

Patrick J. Ferraro

Nov 25, 2022

Age 75, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with cancer, on November 25, 2022.​Preceded in death by parents, Sam & Aida; and six siblings. Survived by wife, Mike; children, Tina (Dan), Sam “Boomer”, and Joe (Jessica); stepdaughter, Michelle (Doug); grandchildren, Aaron (Samantha), Alex, Guy (Liz), Faith (Jordan), Eva (Jake), Joey, Ashley, Jordyn, and Jasey; great-grandchildren, Gideon, Juniper, and Noah; sister,...

John P. Machemer

John P. Machemer

Nov 25, 2022

​​​​​​​​​Age 71 of Lino Lakes, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Preceded in death by parents, John & Lois; brother-in-law, Larry Helgeson.

Survived by wife, Carol; sister, Carol Bray; mother-in-law, Phyllis Helgeson; nieces, Christine (Christopher) Laut, Diane (Anthony) Griffin, Cristy (Abraham) Macias, Shelly (Jason) Kersey; nephews, John (Carol) Bray, Jamey Helgeson, Craig...

Lois R Paulat

Lois R Paulat

Nov 24, 2022

Age 88 of Shoreview, formerly of New Knoxville, OH, passed away on November 24, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Gerhard. Survived by daughters, Sharon (John) Turiak and Marisa Paulat; grandsons, Ryan (Stephanie) and Eric Turiak; and great-grandchildren, Isabella and Benjamin Turiak. Funeral service 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 13 at NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2701 N. Rice St., Roseville. Interment Ft. Snelling National...

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Nov 22, 2022

Age 95 of Maplewood, passed away on November 22, 2022 Paul was born on April 27, 1927 in Swanville, MN to the late Thomas and Francis (nee Perlowski).   Preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Arleen; brothers, Dominik and Chester; sisters, Barbara, Genevieve, Gertrude, and Bernadette.   Survived by children, Diane (Mark) Luby, Tom (Nancy), Paulie; grandchildren, Connor and...

Madilynn Elizabeth Thurber

Madilynn Elizabeth Thurber

Nov 20, 2022

Maddie gave us a lifetime of love during her brief time on Earth. Her life was a gift to us that we will forever cherish.

​Maddie is the daughter of Deanna Westphall and Colt Thurber. Little sister to the best big brother, Robbie. Granddaughter of Jim and Cindy Westphall and Terri and Bob Thurber. Adored by her aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Wendy R. Masteller

Wendy R. Masteller

Nov 18, 2022

Wendy was born to James and Darlene Masteller in Minneapolis, MN. Wendy happily lived with her housemates in New Brighton with ACR Homes for close to 30 years.  Wendy loved reading books, drinking tea, working on puzzles, and anything with the color purple. She loved listening to music, making cards, writing letters and spending time with her friends. Wendy was a...

Christine Froelich Pistotnik

Christine Froelich Pistotnik

Nov 17, 2022

Age 75, of Arden Hills, passed away November 17, 2022.​Preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Helen Froelich, and infant sister, Susan. Survived by husband of 41 years, Frank; children, Jonathan (Kelsey) & Laura (Patrick); grandchildren, Vivienne, William, Emmett; and sister, Kathryn (Doug) Drew.​Christine was a proud and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and lover of dogs. Christine, a graduate...

Elizabeth "Betty" Olson (Ziebol)

Elizabeth "Betty" Olson (Ziebol)

Nov 15, 2022

Age 90, of Maplewood, died peacefully on November 15, 2022, surrounded by family. 

Preceded in death by beloved husband, Richard "Dick"; parents, Matthew & Elizabeth Ziebol; and 9 siblings.   

Survived by sons, Greg (Kim), Jeff (Mary Kay), Allen (Stephanie Nealy); 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Irene (Bill) Stearn & James (Jean) Ziebol. 

Betty was born in St Cloud, MN...

David Elmer Bittner

David Elmer Bittner

Nov 15, 2022

Age 84, of Saint Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15, 2022.

Preceded in death by parents, Rev. Louis Otto and Irma (Behring) Bittner; brothers, Paul and Hillmar; sons, Steven and Mark; and daughter-in-law, Nadine.

Survived by his wife, Ruth (Reiter); daughter, Rachel and her partner, Daniel; grandson, Andrew and his partner Brittany; brother, Victor and his...

Michael R. Salkowicz

Michael R. Salkowicz

Nov 14, 2022

Age 63, of St. Anthony.​Survived by children, Rachel, Andrew, Cecelia, and Francis.​Memorial Service 11 AM Sunday, December 18 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME- Roseville, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B. Visitation from 10-11 AM Sunday. Private family interment of cremains at Elmhurst Cemetery.

Dorothy E. Schnitzus (nee Splinter)

Dorothy E. Schnitzus (nee Splinter)

Nov 13, 2022

Age 94, of Roseville, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2022.  Preceded in death by loving husband of 74 years, Bernard.  Survived by daughters, Kari (Tom) Tezak, Cindy (Dave) Ruschy; grandchildren, Holly (Brandon) Sadowski, Scott Tezak, John Ruschy; great-grandchildren, Lilly, Thomas & Christian Sadowski; and sister-in-law, Rhody Marko.  Dorothy graduated from Mechanic Arts High School. She enjoyed being active and...

Roland W. "Rollie" Goertzen

Roland W. "Rollie" Goertzen

Nov 13, 2022

Roland "Rollie" Goertzen, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 13, 2022 after fighting a strong and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.​

Rollie grew up in Maplewood, MN where he met some lifelong friends. He graduated from Kellogg High School in Roseville, MN in 1976. In 1981 he received his B.S. degree from Mankato State University and worked...