OBITUARIES

MayBritt Urback

MayBritt Urback

Aug 21, 2025

MayBritt was born on April 28, 1936 in Fredrikstad, Norway and went Home to her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2025.

Preceded in death by her parents, Alf and Karen Johansen; and her beloved husband, Henry.

She is survived by many close and loving friends.

An elementary school teacher for many years, MayBritt and Henry lived their lives serving Jesus, bringing blessings...

Garrett A. LaHay

Garrett A. LaHay

Aug 20, 2025

Garrett LaHay, age 38 of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 20th. He was a cherished father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed.

Garrett was born on July 25th, 1987, in St. Louis Park to Jeffrey and Mary (Sheck) LaHay. He graduated from St. Louis Park High School and went on to become a...

Shirley M. Shisler

Shirley M. Shisler

Aug 20, 2025

Shirley M. Shisler, born March 15, 1931 in McGregor, Iowa to Kenneth and Evelyn (Evans) Shisler, the first of 6 children.

Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Evelyn; sister, Marita Pickett; brother, William "Bill" Shisler; and brothers-in-law, Merlin Fairbanks and James Johnson.

Survived by sisters, Caroline Fairbanks and Anita Johnson; brother Norman Shisler (Laura); brother-in-law, Frank Pickett; sister-in-law, Chris Wells-Shisler; and...

Susan Katherine Walseth

Susan Katherine Walseth

Aug 19, 2025

Age 70 of Lino Lakes, Minnesota.

Passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2025 due to complications from a blood infection leading to cardiac arrest. 

Preceded in death by her long-time and much-loved boyfriend, Joe Carino; her parents, James and June Ceccon of Ironwood, Michigan. 

Survived by her twin sons, Joshua & Jesse (Emily); two sisters, Cathy Tauer (Roman) and Paula Vaughn (Kris); one...

Steven H. Jungbauer

Steven H. Jungbauer

Aug 16, 2025

Steven Herbert Jungbauer, age 81, of New Brighton, MN passed away on August 16, 2025. 

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Helen Jungbauer; wife, Patricia Jungbauer; sister, Suzanne Grill; son in law, David Kline; and granddaughter, Jayden Kline. 

He is survived by children, Jennifer Kline, Gary Jungbauer, and Michelle Jungbauer; grandsons, Tristan Kline (Helen) and Brandon Kline (Perla); several...

Beverly Ann Hoff

Beverly Ann Hoff

Aug 12, 2025

Age 83, of Maplewood

Passed away on August 12, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Don; and grandson, Rob Shepherd.

Survived by children, Angela (Glen) Senske, Sheila Larson, Suzy (Jim) Olson, Allen Shepherd, and Brad; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and many friends.

Retired after 33 years from Minneapolis Public Schools.

Celebration of Bev's life will be held from 1-5 PM Saturday, September 20 at her...

Richard T. McHaffie, Jr.

Richard T. McHaffie, Jr.

Aug 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the unexpected passing of Richard T. McHaffie, Jr. of Lino Lakes. He passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 65 years. 

Rick graduated from White Bear High School, where he excelled at competitive swimming, then went on to complete a bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota...

Miles J. Malone

Miles J. Malone

Aug 12, 2025

Age 94 of Coon Rapids, passed away on August 12, 2025.

Preceded in death by wife, Deloris; and son, Mitchell.

Survived by children, Marne (Robert) Egen, Mike (Kathi), Miles Jr. (Susan Diane Shelton), Martin (Susan), Matthew, and Morris; and many grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren.

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, August 23 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Drive. Visitation from 10-11...

Ricardo H. Giorgis

Ricardo H. Giorgis

Aug 11, 2025

Ricardo Giorgis, age 63, of Circle Pines, MN, succumbed to an untimely struggle with ALS on August 11, 2025. He was known simply as "Señor" to those in the Centennial community. And in his hometown of Carlos Paz, friends and family called him "Chiri." Ricardo was born on May 25, 1962 to Rubén and Elba Giorgis in Carlos Paz, province...

Michael W. Handy II

Michael W. Handy II

Aug 11, 2025

Age 53 of Circle Pines, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2025.

Preceded in death by father, Mike; grandparents; and aunts, Colleen Handy and LaVonne Applegate.

Survived by mother, Donna; sister, Mary (Brad) Jones; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, September 11 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes.  Visitation from 10-11...

JoEllen Lippitt

JoEllen Lippitt

Aug 10, 2025

JoEllen (Jo) McDonald Lippitt, born November 14th, 1954, passed away August 10th, 2025 after a valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She fought until her very last breath which was emblematic of how she lived her life.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James Lippitt; her three children, Jennifer Wenkel (Andy), Kristin Lippitt, and W. Morgan Lippitt (Austin Hook);...

Barbara Erickson

Barbara Erickson

Aug 10, 2025

Age 81, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on August 10, 2025.

Preceded in death by daughter, Lorena; and brother, Johnny Nelson.

Survived by husband, Richard; children, Karlyn “Kari” Erickson, Janel (David) Schelzel, and Carl (Andrea) Erickson; grandchildren, Hannah Novillo Erickson, George Schelzel, Ingrid Schelzel, Kjersten Erickson, Iaan Erickson, and Nathaniel Erickson; great-grandson, Winston Schelzel; and sisters, Sharon (Don) Rahn and Janice Winnes.

Funeral...

John "Jack" Herdina

John "Jack" Herdina

Aug 9, 2025

Age 86, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025.

Jack was born in Henryville, MN on May 20, 1939 to Edward and Hattie (Zetah) Herdina. He was the fourth of fourteen children. He grew up in Olivia, MN and graduated from Olivia High School in 1957.

He served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany building radar stations.

Jack...

Celia Garcia

Celia Garcia

Aug 9, 2025

Celia Garcia passed away on August 9th, 2025 at the age of 94.

She was born in Holguin, Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1970. As a seamstress, she worked at Rosenblatt and Leaf Brothers in Minneapolis. In 1986, she and her husband Raul became U.S. citizens. They were married for 68 years.

She was preceded in death by her...

Geneva "Jeanie" Schmidt (Fineday)

Geneva "Jeanie" Schmidt (Fineday)

Aug 9, 2025

Geneva "Jeanie" Marie Schmidt, of Fosston, Minnesota, went home to be with Jesus — and into the arms of her beloved daughters — on August 9, 2025.

She was born on December 7, 1950, in Ponsford, Minnesota, and from the very start, she brought warmth, gentleness, and a quiet strength into the lives of all who knew her.

She attended Middle River...

Pierre "Pete" Nadeau

Pierre "Pete" Nadeau

Aug 7, 2025

Pete Nadeau was born to William and Josephine (Rodrigue) Nadeau on October 19, 1929. He passed away of natural causes on August 7, 2025 at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN. Pete grew up, raised a family, farmed, and lived his entire life within the same 5-mile radius in Lino Lakes, Centerville, and North Oaks, MN.

Pete graduated from St. John’s...

LaVerne T. Fleischhacker

LaVerne T. Fleischhacker

Aug 6, 2025

Age 90 of East St. Paul, passed away on August 6, 2025.

Preceded in death by husband, Norbert; son, Tom; daughter, Cathy; siblings, Olivia (Herman) Beste, Jerome (Mary Ann) Butkowski, Bernice (Hubert) Herzog, Florian (Martha) Butkowski, Roger (Beverly) Butkowski, Dorothy (Cap) Weller, Marvin Butkowski, and Melvin Butkowski; brother-in-law, George Stanek; and sister-in-law, Lonnie Butkowski.

Survived by son, Tim (Loretta); daughter, Dawn (Ken)...

Alfred C. Chessor, Sr.

Alfred C. Chessor, Sr.

Aug 5, 2025

Alfred, “Chinnie, pops, papa, papaylapay father and grandpa” was born around 1937 (adjusted to 1943 on immigrating to the United States) to the union of Koche Chinnikahn Chesior and Gbassay Wulu in Pelikhon village, located in the southeast region of Liberia, West Africa. He first attended the village school at age 10 where he matriculated until the fifth grade. After...

Donald E. Weller

Donald E. Weller

Aug 5, 2025

Age 90, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025.

He was preceded in death by parents, Emmett & Viola (Langevin) Weller; granddaughter, Lyndsey; sister, Vicki; and aunt, Alice Langevin.

Survived by loving wife, Mary; sons, David (Gena), Daniel (Gina), and Donn (Diana); daughter, Nikola (William) Wigstrom; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; stepchildren, Carmen (Brent) Johnson and William (Carrie)...

William E. Flanagan

William E. Flanagan

Aug 3, 2025

Age 89, of Lino Lakes, passed away on August 3, 2025.

Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis; and sister, Patty Ramacher.

Survived by daughter, Gina Frey; son, Dan (Shari) Flanagan; grandchildren, Billy (Rachel) Flanagan, Daniel Flanagan, Tony Tourville, Ryan Frey, Katelyn (Sean) Wilke, and Kadie Flanagan; great-granddaughters, Carter Tourville and Seeley Flanagan; and brother, Jerry Flanagan.

Bill was a proud veteran of the...