OBITUARIES
Thomas M. Luther
Dec 30, 2022
Thomas M. Luther, age 70 of Stacy, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2022.Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Joyce.Survived by wife, Janet; children, Shawn (Tara), Scott, and Kelli (Peter) Gontarek; grandchildren, Michelle, Abby, Alaina, Alexis, and Autumn; brothers, Terry, Tim, and Tracy (Tammy); and sister, Theresa Luther-Dolan.A Celebration of Tom's life will be held from 12-4 PM...
Byron Jerome Leason
Dec 30, 2022
Age 60, of Blaine, MN and Danbury WI, passed away peacefully Friday, December 30 2022.
Byron is survived by wife, Jennifer Leason, and children, Dylan (Leah) Leason, Kyle Leason and Kaelin (Paul) Ireland; grandchildren, Sylvia Leason and Luke, Corban, Liset, Jotham, Micha, Elam, Zion, Eveli, Daniel Ireland; siblings, Kenneth Leason, Barbara Pahl, Charlene (Ken) Bridgeman, Curtis Leason and Deborah Leason.
Byron...
Thomas David Cwiklo
Dec 29, 2022
Thomas D. Cwiklo passed away in St. Paul, MN, on December 29, 2022.Thomas, "Tommy", "Tom" (to his friends), was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on December 1, 1949 to Frank and Stella Cwiklo.He attended St. Lawrence Catholic Grade School and graduated from Assumption High School. This was the beginning of his deep devotion to his Catholic faith. He served as...
Alex C. Becker
Dec 27, 2022
Alex was born in Saint Paul, at Regions Hospital. He lived his entire life in Saint Paul’s North End Neighborhood. He graduated from Como Park Senior High School in 2019, proudly a member of the MCJROTC.
He started his first job after graduation at Bimbo Bakery with his stepdad, Morgan. He then started working with his father, Tim at...
Louise C. Knowlan
Dec 26, 2022
Louise Clarabelle (Postema) Knowlan, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on December 26, 2022.
Louise was born on May 1, 1927, to Dirk and Catharina Postema. She was raised in St. Paul, and graduated from Murray High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward Knowlan, and enjoyed 57 years of marriage. They built their own home outside of...
David Lee Roy Meyer
Dec 25, 2022
David L. Meyer, age 66, of St. Paul, passed away 4:00 AM on December 25, 2022.He is survived by those whom he loved: Duoc Tran, Hoaxuan Amy Nguyen, Lee Tran, Nhathao Tran, Katelynn Tran, and Nhatquang Tran.David was a great man who loved kids and spending quality time with the people he loved. He was a protector and was always...
Linda Marian Johnson
Dec 24, 2022
Age 75, of White Bear Lake Township; passed away on December 24, 2022.
Preceded in death by parents, Melvin S. and H. Louise Johnson; and nieces, Naomi L. Wollman and Julie Fick.
Survived by sisters, Ann (David) Wollman, June (John) Peck and Grace (Terry) Bowers; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, January 7 at...
Judy Mae Davidson
Dec 23, 2022
Age 72, of Oakdale, peacefully crossed over to Heaven on December 23, 2022.
She is preceded in death by mother, Ardyce Molitor; father, Frank (Marie) Van Horn; and brother, Steven (Lucy) Van Horn.
Survived by children, Nicole (Anthony) Carter, Benjamin (Rishelle) Davidson; grandchildren, Cody, Broc, Mason, Sevanah, Liliana, Luke; sister, Linda Petri; aunt, Pat (Charles) Stumpf; nieces, Christine & Valerie; nephew,...
Janice A. Moen (Roen)
Dec 22, 2022
Janice Alma Moen (Roen) age 74, died peacefully surrounded by her husband and two sons, and went to her heavenly home on December 22, 2022.
Jan was born on May 3, 1948 to Arnie and Ada Roen in Madison, MN. She and her older brother, Arvin, were “town kids” and well known throughout the community growing up. They continued to...
Douglas Paul Pardo, Sr.
Dec 22, 2022
Douglas Paul Pardo, Sr., of St. Paul, passed away on December 22, 2022 while engaged in a battle with cancer. Born October 26, 1955 to Joe and Joanne Pardo, he graduated from Mounds View High School (1973) and the College of St. Thomas with a BA in Business (1979). He had an entrepreneurial spirit which led him to starting his own...
Claudia J. Frid (Perkins)
Dec 22, 2022
Age 88, of Vadnais Heights
Preceded in death by husband, James; adopted children Karen and Karol Morris.
Survived by daughters, Joyce (John) Cardarelli and Nancy Schuna; stepchildren, grand- and step-grandchildren, great- and step-great-grandchildren; other family and friends.
Founder and owner-operator of Boss Office Support Services for many years, and had numerous clients in St. Paul and its suburbs.
Memorial service...
Gladys R. Englund
Dec 20, 2022
Gladys R. Englund, age 96, born in Harvey, ND on October 12, 1926. Died in Roseville, MN on December 20, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, William and Christina Michelson; husband, Barney; 6 sisters; and granddaughters, April Englund and Maria Englund. Survived by sons, William (Lori), Paul, Joseph (Mary); daughter-in-law, Kathleen Bartholomay; grandchildren, Nina Englund, Melissa (Daniel) Larsen, Isak Englund, Kendall...
Gerald Lyman Kline
Dec 18, 2022
Celebration of the Life of Gerald “Jerry” Lyman Kline.
Jerry Kline, age 77, longtime resident of Circle Pines, MN passed away at home in Cambridge, MN, on December 18, 2022.
Jerry fought a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rosemary Kline; daughters, Michelle Kline (Brian Perry) and Christa Kline, and son Jerry Kline...
Donna Mae Bredow
Dec 16, 2022
(Nee Lovness)
Born in St. Paul on February 18,1928 to Elliot and Gladys Lovness. Donna Mae entered Heaven on December 16, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; parents; brother, Donald Lovness; and sister-in-law, Virginia Lovness.
Survived by daughter, Leslie (David) Plourde; son, David (Beckie) Bredow; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial service 11 AM Saturday,...
Rosanne Uschold
Dec 14, 2022
Age 62, of Apple Valley.
Preceded in death by parents, Norman & Rosaria.
Survived by siblings, Marie (Jeff) Winker, Martha (Ed) Kovach, Tom (Ruth), Taylor Reed, Barb (Kirk) Anderson and Jane (Ryan) Wasell; 13 nieces & nephews; 9 great nieces & nephews; and many other family & friends.
Rosanne was strong, persistent and faith-filled over her seventeen-month battle...
Dorothy J. Schlie
Dec 14, 2022
Age 81 of St. Paul, passed away on December 14, 2022.
Survived by husband, James; children, Richard, Lisa and Jon Lindorff, Jill Zenon, Jan Schlie; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
No services will be held.
Curtiss L. Pince
Dec 13, 2022
Curtiss "Kelly" Pince, age 83, passed away December 13, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Charlotte. Survived by children, Cappy (Joe) Ulrich, Ken (Sheri), Matthew (Olga) and Stephanie (Jeff) Jaynes; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 20 at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 380 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada. Visitation at the church from...
John Robert Zingsheim
Dec 13, 2022
Preceded in death by grandparents, John & Arlene Knott and John & Nell Zingsheim; and aunt, Mary Porto. Survived by parents, Bob and Kathy Zingsheim; and brothers, Thomas Zingsheim (fiancé Bri Braun) and Steven (Gentian) Zingsheim.Survived also by numerous loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 20 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at Mueller-Bies Funeral...
Catherine Ann Rose (Ahrens)
Dec 13, 2022
Preceded in death by father, James Gordon Ahrens.
Survived by children, Randy Rose and Danielle Dobis; grandchildren, Brennan Kurr, Makayla Kurr, and Jaiden Mucciacciaro; mother, Patricia Ahrens; siblings, Jeffrey Ahrens, Jayne Ahrens, James Ahrens Jr. (Zenta), Tricia Bushman (Mark); and many nephews & nieces.
Cathy was hardworking, loved God and her family. Cathy was a corporate business accountant for many years....
Franklin U. Steen
Dec 12, 2022
Franklin U. Steen, age 87, passed away December 12, 2022.He was preceded in death by wife, Helen; parents, Ole and Clara; sister, Virginia Rodahl; and brothers, Eugene and Luther.Survived by daughter, Denise (Laurence) Frye; and grandsons, David (Cassandra) Frye and Michael (Hannah) Frye.Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, December 19 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. at...